Around the Synod

[Reyna Pereira]

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January 21, 2009

 

 

PRAYERS

-          Middle East

 

LATE BREAKING NEWS

 

Sunday, January 25, 2009  Organ Vespers at 6:00 p.m. The Bach Society
presents the dynamic young concert organist Thiemo Janssen of Hamburg,
Germany, on Sunday, January 25, at 6 p.m. in a program featuring works by
Bach, Buxtehude, as well as his own improvisations. Janssen is the organist
at the world-famous organ built by Arp Schnitger (1686-93) in the
Ludgerikirche in Norden, Germany. He also is a professor at the
Musikhochschule in Hamburg. He regularly plays concerts on some of the most
famous organs in Europe, including those at the Basilica in Weingarten,
Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris, and the cathedral in Brussels. His latest
CD, recorded together with his wife Agnes Luchterhand, won the prestigious
"Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik" [German Recording Critics’ Prize]
in 2006. Christ the King Lutheran Church is located at 2353 Rice Boulevard
(at Greenbriar Drive). There is no admission charge; a free-will offering
will be received. For information visit  <http://www.bachsocietyhouston.org>
the Bach Society's website or telephone (713) 523-2864. Limited free parking
is available at Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church. Ample free
parking is available across the street at Rice University's stadium parking
lot on the southeast corner of Greenbriar & Shepherd.

 

Sunday, February 15, 2009 Synod Assembly Registration Opens Watch your mail
- registration materials will be arriving in early February!  This year’s
Assembly will be held at the Sugar Land Marriott Town Square on March 28-30.
Our three days together will be spent sharpening our ability for re-rooting
our congregations in our neighborhood, expanding our capacity for evangelism
and efficiently conducting business.  It will be worth your time and money.
Registration opens February 15th; early bird discounts are available through
March 31.  There is a $25 discount for registering online at
www.gulfcoastsynod.org.  Registration forms, Nomination forms, Display and
Ministry Fair Forms, and Resolution forms will be included in the mailing
and posted on the Web site by February 15.

 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday, January 24th from 11:30 to 1:30pm, Wartburg Theological Seminary
will host a luncheon celebration at Spirit of Joy.    The purpose of the
event is to lift up seminary education and explore ways the congregations of
Montgomery County can help identify and develop valued leaders for the
Church.  Wartburg staff will be on hand to make a short presentation on the
opportunities and needs of theological education in the ELCA.  The highlight
of the afternoon will be a special presentation and blessing for Destiny
Petty by Wartburg President Duane Larson.   Destiny is discerning a call to
ministry.    Let’s come together to honor her faithful and enthusiastic
service to the life of the congregations of The Woodlands.  Lunch will be
served at noon.   A short “seed planting” opportunity will follow.   If you
have individuals with passion for their faith life or that you feel have the
gifts for ministry, please encourage them and their families to attend.
Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church, 7550 Crownridge Drive, The Woodlands, Texas
77382 For more information or to RSVP, please contact me
(ajohnson103 at comcast.net , 936-537-9291) or Steve Quill
(sdquill at comcast.net).

 

Saturday, February 7, 2009 The Lutheran Musicians Network announces
“Evangelical Lutheran Worship: It’s More Than You May Imagine!” Come for a
day of worship and delving deeper into the shaping of liturgies and music in
our new worship book.  All are welcome, including clergy, congregation,
choirs, worship teams, and all church musicians.  This event will be held at
Hosanna Lutheran Church, 16526 Ella Blvd., Houston, Saturday, February 7th,
beginning at 9:00 a.m.  The event will conclude with closing eucharist at
3:30 p.m.  Please RSVP by phone, 281.440.6890.  There is no cost for this
event, although lunch will be available for $10.

Friday, February 20 & 21, 2009 The Tri-Synod Men's Gathering @ Triumphant
Love LC in in Austin, FEB 20 & 21 (big gathering is FEB 21).  The theme is
LOG ON.  CONNECT & SERVE---God's Work.  Our Hands. Our goal is have at least
one car (with 2-3 men) from each congregation attend.  At least.  More will
be better for you! The newest post on the Gulf Coast Men in Mission
blog-spot is  http://gulfcoastmen.blogspot.com/
<blocked::http://gulfcoastmen.blogspot.com/>   Your partnership is powerful.
Pass this news on to as many men in your congregation as you can. One man at
a time; no man left behind,

 

Saturday, April 25 & 26, 2009 ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark S. Hanson to visit
St. Martin’s Evang Lutheran Church in Austin at 2:00 p.m.  Bishop Hanson
will visit St. Martin's as our congregation celebrates its 125th
anniversary: Saturday, April 25th An Open Forum and Reception with Bishop
Mark S. Hanson. Please RSVP to (512)476-6757 or email
yalvarez at saintmartins.org  Sunday April 26 at 8:45 and 11 a.m.  Bishop
Hanson will deliver the day's sermon during our worship services. Please
help St. Martin's welcome Bishop Hanson by making plans to join us. If you
have questions or need further information about this special weekend,
please call 476-6757 or visit St. Martin's website at 

www.saintmartins.org 

 

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Sunday, October 4, 2009 -- 6th Annual Global Mission Festival from 2:00 -
6:30pm at Living Word Lutheran Church, Katy. Join us for a Spirit-filled
afternoon of multi-cultural worship 

with special guest speaker Leonard Sweet, a noted author, preacher, and
professor of evangelism, fellowship, fair trade arts & crafts, ethnic food,
great world music, mission ministry information, games and FUN for EVERYONE!
Information packets will be mailed in August. Want to know more now? Contact
Living Word at 281-392-2300 or  <mailto:livingwordkaty at consolidated.net>
livingwordkaty at consolidated.net

 

 

Texas Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod

12707 I-45 North Freeway, Suite 580                                        

Houston, TX  77060-1239


281/873-5665 Voice                        

281/875-4716 fax                             

www.gulfcoastsynod.org

 

 

 

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