Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod
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Weekly News and Announcements
July 10, 2018
Synod News SynodNews
Ben Groth Installation at Bethlehem Lutheran, New Orleans
Don't forget about Ben Groth's upcoming installation as the Redevelopment Pastor at  Bethlehem Lutheran Church, New Orleans, this  Sunday, July 15 at 3pm. Reception will follow.

Father Daniel Green, of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, New Orleans, will be preaching, and Pastor Chris Markert will be presiding.

If you have questions, please  email Ben Groth.
Administration  Administration
Join LEAD in some Daily Summer Renewal Practices
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?
Events Events
Trinity Lutheran Women's Breakfast
All women are welcome to join Trinity Lutheran, Frelsburg, for their annual women's breakfast on Saturday, July 28, 8:30-11:30am.

Facilitator  Karen  Hauser,  Christian  Comedian  and  Storyteller, leads the event, titled, The Best Fishing Story Momma Ever Told.

Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church Diamond Center
1031  Church Lane,  New  UIm,  TX  78950
Located  just  south  of  Frelsburg  (intersection of  FM  109  and  FM  1291)

No  registration fee  Freewill  donation  to  defer  expenses

RSVP  not required,  but  preferred,  by  Wednesday,  July  25, by email or  call  979-732-6437 (Cindy  Weishuhn)
High Patheticals at Christ the King, Houston

The HighPatheticals are coming back to Houston to play a concert/party in support of the Christian Community Service Center. CCSC is the primary church-sponsored agency in metro Houston that serves the needs of marginalized and under-resourced people throughout the city. 
 
 
The HighPatheticals are "the best Lutheran party band since Luther nailed it!" and they will be playing for a great cause! Christ the King Lutheran Church2353 Rice BlvdAugust 4, 7:00pm. $25 at the door, food and drink available.
One Year to Live Men's Retreat
The ELCA's Lutheran Men in Mission sponsors One Year to Live Retreats for men all across the nation.  These retreats provide men with an opportunity to spend time away together and to come closer in their walk with Christ. 

Early (discounted) registration is $195 by Saturday, September 15. Regular registration is $225, due October 8. The registration includes two nights lodging, five meals, and retreat materials. There are sponsorships for men between 20 and 30 years of age that will pay up to 90% of the registration fee.

Annual Convention of TX-LA Gulf Coast WELCA
The Annual Convention of the Texas Louisiana Gulf Coast Women of the ELCA will be held on September 15, 2018, at House of Prayer Lutheran Church, Houston.
 
Register online or use the attached form that you can also share with your congregation. We would love to have you at our Convention. 

A block of rooms is reserved until August 31 at Courtyard by Marriott. 

For more information, contact MiLisa Gaertner.
In Search of Paul 2019
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.
Justice  justice
Bishop Eaton Responds to Supreme Court Decision on Travel Ban
Thus says the Lord: Act with justice and righteousness, and deliver from the hand of the oppressor anyone who has been robbed. And do no wrong or violence to the alien, the orphan, and the widow ... (Jeremiah 22:3).

I am dismayed by the Supreme Court's recent decision concerning the president's authority to restrict travel into the United States. It applies to travelers from certain countries based on those countries' inability to provide information necessary for immigration vetting.   Read More
Bishop Eaton Responds to U.S. Policy on Family Separation
The forced separation of children from their parents is unnecessarily cruel, further traumatizing families who have already suffered in their countries of origin and on the dangerous journey to the U.S. The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and its predecessor church bodies have a long history of caring for children, families and refugees. It's who we are.  Read More
Children and Youth  childrenyouth
High School Seniors off to College? WAIT!
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!
Job Openings  jobopenings
Lead Musician at Covenant, Houston
Covenant Lutheran is sad to announce that our director of worship and music, Rebecca McDonald, is leaving us. Rebecca has been prayerful and deliberate about this change in the course of her ministry to the church, and as a congregation, we affirm her need to make this change at this time. Rebecca's life-long commitment to worship and music in congregational settings has blessed many over the years, and we pray God's richest blessings as she takes on new challenging roles in her personal life. 
 
Covenant is picking up the pace on a search for a leading musician. We are open to conversation with anyone who is interested in exploring this opportunity to serve. Referrals are welcome. We are taking a flexible approach to filling this position, since we know that skills and approaches vary. A draft job description will follow an initial conversation with Pastor Ele. Please email Pastor Ele or call and leave a message at: (281) 698-0681. Thank you.
Director of Faith Formation at New Hope, Missouri City
New Hope is seeking a part-time Director of Faith Formation to direct, lead, and guide the spiritual livelihood and youth ministry of NHLC.    Job description and application can be found here.
Music Director at Christus Victor, League City
Christus Victor Lutheran Church (ELCA), an open and affirming congregation located in League City, Texas, is searching for a part-time Pianist/Organist-Music Director. For more information, please download this flyer or see the Christus Victor website.
Director of Outreach Ministries at Lord of Life, The Woodlands
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
ELCA News
A Prayer for World Refugee Day
In this Issue

Prayers

Gratitude for the rescue of the 12 soccer players and coach trapped in a cave in Thailand, and prayers of comfort for the family of the rescue diver who died in the rescue efforts.

Prayers for those who have lost homes and lives in the flooding in Japan.

Calendar at a Glance

July 15
Ben Groth Installation
3pm

July 19-20
Regional Conference for the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians
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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