Inspiring stories about how your investments make a difference in Lutheran congregations across Texas.

APRIL 2018

"For Such a Time as This"  30th Annual CEF Conference Theme

More than 200 CEF congregation reps, spouses, and special guests gathered at the Doubletree Hotel in Austin, March 2–4, for the 30th Annual CEF Conference. The theme was “For Such a Time as This.” One of the focuses for the weekend was recognition for CEF Executive Director Stephen Block’s 25-year anniversary and his upcoming retirement. Block and his wife, Sandra were presented with a custom-designed quilt created from CEF staff polo shirts. Additionally, there was a tribute video for Block featuring several Texas District leaders, pastors, and the CEF staff....

Meredith Wright, Texas District Office manager, created a quilt from previous conference polo shirts donated by the CEF staff. The anniversary and retirement quilt was presented to Stephen and Sandra Block during the opening session Friday evening. (L-R) Ruby Cruz; Meredith Wright; Pam Herber; the Blocks, Raelyn Pracht; Kenda Zawadzki; Sue Eckert; Bill Siegrist; Joan Zieschang, and Debbie Potter.

Rev. Mike Newman, Mission and Ministry Facilitator for Area “C,” served as the conference chaplain. His messages were based on the conference theme, “For Such a Time as This.” He used the book of Esther as the foundation for his presentations. Newman emphasized that God is working through each of us. God is working through your church. There is victory in God’s mission!

In 2009, Katie Stam was crowned Miss America. She grew up in an LCMS congregation and spent years working on the family dairy farm in Indiana. Her banquet testimony and songs were a highlight of the conference. Her first book will be launched on April 1, Easter Sunday.

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Becca Jones Named Executive Director of Texas District CEF On Saturday, March 3, 2018, after a nationwide search process, the Texas District has named Becca Jones as executive director of the Texas District Church Extension Fund (CEF). In this role, Jones will provide strategic direction and oversee the daily operations of CEF. “We are extraordinarily grateful for [Stephen] Block’s leadership over the last 25 years,” Ken Hennings, president of the Texas District, said. “We are confident that Jones will build on the momentum of Block and his team, and play a key role in the continued growth of CEF.” READ MORE

Kids: Learn How to Save & Spread God's Word with Super Savers!

Super Savers teaches children ages 0-18 about stewardship, discipleship, and financial responsibility. Watch our new video to learn how it works! To learn more or set up an account, please email invest@texascef.org or call 1-888-951-1233.

Current CEF Building Projects

YOUR INVESTMENTS AT WORK IN TEXAS

St. Mark Lutheran School held a very successful fundraiser last month to implement full video surveillance and other security measures into their new and existing school buildings. The construction of the new buildings are being supported by your CEF investments. The event raised over $90,000 — and was a lot of fun!

The Family of Faith's Miramesa Preschool location (shown above) is almost ready! Would you pray for the teachers, families and children that God will send here?

Paint is going on at Abba's House, a new ministry for refugees that will be housed on the back of the new property at Lifebridge Cypress .

Now that life has started getting back to normal after the Harvey flooding, Memorial Katy is loving their beautiful new preschool space!

You came for the rate. Now stay for the ministry!

April CEF Investment Rates

The mission of the Texas District Church Extension Fund is to extend God’s Kingdom by boldly and responsibly assisting congregations to acquire land and buildings and by linking investors with congregations. The information available through Extension Extra is neither an offer to sell nor a request to buy any investments. This offer is made only in the  Offering Circular  which is available by contacting TexasCEF at 1-888-951-1233 or by written request to Texas CEF, 7900 East Highway 290, Austin, Texas 78724 or at TexasCEF's website:  www.TexasCEF.org

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