Monthly Archives: October 2011

By Bishop Mike Rinehart When I stepped into this office I began with a visit to every congregation for the purpose of listening and learning. I asked a series of questions everywhere I went. When it came time for synod … Continue reading →

By Peggy Hahn On the Sunday we baptized Cora Margaret (my 3 month preemie granddaughter who is now seven months old) the Bastrop County and Lutherhill Wildfires started.  Everyone did their best to respond in some way.  On Wednesday baby … Continue reading →

By Bishop Rinehart I’d like to introduce to you Judith Richey, our synod’s Gift Planner. Many of you met Judith at our Fall Leadership Gatherings. Judith is a gift of our synod’s Mission Endowment Fund to your congregation. She and … Continue reading →

By Peggy Hahn Imagine groups of parents hanging out together one night a week to talk about shared concerns and to swap ideas.  Maybe some of these parents are not members of the congregation.  They were invited by friends or … Continue reading →

Celebrating our global partnerships with Peru and the Central African Republic, each week’s study will focus on a line from the familiar table prayer, Come, Lord Jesus.  Join us as we explore what this means in the world today and … Continue reading →

The Leadership Program for Musicians is a teaching ministry that gives church musicians an increased sense of vocational awareness, along with the tools and resources to enable congregations to sing well and participate actively in worship. The Leadership Program for … Continue reading →

We know you care about your neighbor, but where do you start – especially if your neighbor (and they are) is Latino? Join other pastors and professional leaders for this groundbreaking conversation.   Leaders need more information to be effective in … Continue reading →

Scott Rigsby, a Marathon and Ironman Triathlon world record holder and double amputee, will be a guest speaker at Living Word Lutheran Church in Katy on Sunday, October 16th.  Come hear his inspiring story and step up to the challenge … Continue reading →

Living Word Lutheran Church in Katy is pleased to announce that Lisa Jastram of Sugar Land, TX has joined the staff as the 9:30 contemporary worship leader. Jastram is no stranger to the Katy area, having performed in many of … Continue reading →

 ”Leading Hymn Singing with the Organ” WHEN: Saturday, October 29, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. WHERE: St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 305 W. Third Street, Brenham, TX 77833 INSTRUCTOR: Mr. Mark Mummert (Organist and Director of Music at Christ the … Continue reading →