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Youth Gathering Project Supervisors and Drivers Needed
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We still need for project supervisors for the Youth Gathering. If you are 21 or over and want to be involved in helping put on an amazing Youth Gathering, please consider applying. And if you are already signed up, invite a friend to sign up!
For information on what's involved, and to share with others, please download this flyer.
After you fill out the application, you will be contacted with a response:
Apply Here
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We also need
local drivers to assist the Transportation Team. If you (or a friend!) is interested, please
contact Lynnae Schatz.
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Administration
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Join LEAD in some Daily Summer Renewal Practices
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Join LEAD this summer in spending some time each day with God. They have daily "summer intentions" - practices to renew and engage your relationship with God. You can find them on
their website, and sign up to receive them daily in your email inbox. What are your intentions this summer?
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Events |
Join Lutherans walking in Houston's Pride Parade
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The Houston-area Reconciling in Christ Lutheran Churches are teaming up to participate in this year's Pride Parade together! Save the date for the evening of
Saturday, June 23
. This event is centered on LGBTQ people, but allies are welcome to be a part of it as well.
Even if you're not a member of one of these churches, you're welcome to join in so we can show how important the LGBTQ community is to all of us. It's going to be a really fun night of lights and beads and rainbows! To join the parade squad, sign up here.
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Acts of Wisdom TopGolf Tournament
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For $60 participants get two rounds of tournament play and a breakfast buffet. Sign up your team today. Teams can be up to 6 persons. Starts at 9:00 am and ends at Noon. All proceeds go to our work in rural Ethiopia!
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Annual Convention of TX-LA Gulf Coast WELCA
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A block of rooms is reserved until August 31 at Courtyard by Marriott.
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LEAD is hosting another In Search of Paul trip led by Don Carlson,
April 23-May 9, 2019. Learn all about the trip and how to sign up on the
LEAD website.
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Justice
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Confronting Racism Resources
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From Bishop Mike:
Racism is power plus prejudice. It takes many forms. There is conscious bigotry, that sees people of color as lesser beings and seeks to exclude, and there is unconscious bias, that wishes well for others, but nevertheless continues to participate in and even support institutional structures that offer privileges to some over others.
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Children and Youth
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High School Seniors off to College? WAIT!
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Before you send your high school seniors off to college or work in the fall, first connect them with their new Lutheran Campus Ministry! This nationwide database will connect not only Aggies, Cougars, Tigers, and Owls but will also connect ANY student going to ANY school in the U.S. with their campus pastor. Information can be submitted here.
Please submit all info by July 15. Contact Rice/UH Campus Pastor
Janelle Hooper
or Texas A&M/Blinn Program Director
Mike Pickett
with questions. Thanks!
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Lutheran World Relief Kits for Vacation Bible School
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Looking for a service project to incorporate into this summer's Vacation Bible School? Assemble Kits of Care for Lutheran World Relief! There are many types of Kits to bring youth together in service to our neighbors in need:
- School Kits: Simple school supplies, like notebooks, pencils and scissors, make a world of difference for families that struggle to afford their children's education
- Personal Care Kits: Basic hygiene items - soap, nail clippers, a towel - are crucial to keeping families healthy, especially after leaving their homes because of war or natural disasters
- Fleece Tie Blankets: In a hospital room or on the hard ground, these handmade blankets provide protection and a sense of comfort
LWR has a number of resources available to help VBS leaders collect items, assemble kits and track them as they travel around the world. Visit lwr.org/kits to get started!
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Job Openings
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Director of Faith Formation at New Hope, Missouri City
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Music Director at Christus Victor, League City
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Director of Outreach Ministries at Lord of Life, The Woodlands
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The Director of Outreach Ministries is responsible for the social ministry/philanthropy programs of the congregation, and provides staff services to the Outreach Committee and Outreach ministries of Lord of Life. This position is a salaried, half-time position.
Learn More and Apply
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Director of Discipleship at Living Word, Katy |
Living Word Lutheran Church in Katy is looking for a Director of Discipleship. Read the
job description to learn more.
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Prayers
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Prayers for the people of Guatemala - experiencing loss through human violence and volcanic activity.
Prayers for all the participants, staff and volunteers preparing for the ELCA Youth Gathering.
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June 7-16
Lima and Cuzco
June 24-27
June 24-27
June 27-July 1
July 15
Ben Groth Installation
3pm
July 19-20
Richlands Hills, TX
September 9
September 15
September 21-October 2
January 11-22, 2019
January 28-30, 2019
Tri-Synodical Theological Conference
April 23-May 9, 2019
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LEAD: Living every day as disciples
LEAD is a Christian leadership development organization that is nurtured by this synod to be a gift
to the whole church.
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