Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod
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July 17, 2018
Synod News SynodNews
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
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Located in the heart of Boston for the 12th consecutive year, the 2013 Boston Business Conference boasts arguably the best speaking lineup yet, and includes such names as Cheryl Sangster, Naomi Darish, and Mark Karampalas. Read Bios.
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 Church, 2353 Rice Blvd, August 4, 7:00pm. $25 at the door, food and drink available.
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.
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.

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.
Children and Youth  childrenyouth
Gifts of the Youth Gathering
For those who didn't see all the amazing things that happened at the Youth Gathering, these gifts are just the tip of the iceberg of the generosity and love shared by the youth here in Houston. Have you donated blood lately? If you did, you might have heard that the techs are still talking about this amazing donation. And, once again, thank you to all of you who participated in making this all happen. None of this could have happened without our local volunteers. Thank you!
The Sunday offering for the Youth Gathering is going to support Prison Congregations of America, Inc., global new starts and our synod. What a blessing for these ministries.
Justice  justice
World Hunger's Global Farm Challenge
The $260,000 collected at the Youth Gathering for World Hunger's Global Farm Challenge was just part of the  yearlong, youth-driven fundraising challenge to support the agriculture-related programs of ELCA World Hunger.

While the ELCA Youth Gathering is over, the challenge continues through 2018. We're halfway to our goal and still need your support! You're invited to participate. Visit the Resources page to find tools to get your congregation involved. 

Thanks to generous friends of the ELCA, your gifts will go even further: All gifts toward the Global Farm Challenge will be matched - dollar for dollar - up to $515,000, so together we can raise more than $1 million this year to create healthier families, stronger economies and a future filled with hope.

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
Campaign for the ELCA Annual Report
Four years ago, the ELCA launched Always Being Made New: The Campaign for the ELCA with a goal of raising $198 million in a five-year span. Read about our progress in the 2017 Campaign Report.
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 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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