Monthly Archives: February 2012

By Bishop Mike Rinehart A bright, young pastor asked the question again this month. I’ve heard it many times over the last ten years. It’s a good question, and it deserves a good answer, one better than I gave on … Continue reading →

By Peggy Hahn A lot has changed in our country since my grandma was a child.  When I talk with her now she says, “This is not my world” and at some level that is true.  Technology, values, and even … Continue reading →

By Melissa Minieri Last year we were 11 people short of reaching the goal of having 65% of the people in our synod taking the health assessment.  ELEVEN PEOPLE!  So this year we are going to make it.  I am … Continue reading →

Registration for the 2012 Synod Assembly is now open!  This year’s theme, “Worship in the World:  Some Assembly Required” will provide inspiration, practical ideas, and high-level thinking about the most central element of Christian community – worship.  Along with the … Continue reading →

http://www.youtube.com Trailer – Lenten Prayer Journey 2012.wmv http://www.youtube.com ‎”Faith Together: A Lenten Prayer Journey” is a resource that celebrates the ELCA TX-LA Gulf Coast Synod’s global partnerships with the Lutheran Churches of P… “Faith Together: A Lenten Prayer Journey” is … Continue reading →

Does your congregation host a meal before Lenten services? Why not gather for a meal and help fight hunger at the same time? Enjoy global cuisine. Learn about the world. Discover how our church is making a difference. Visit http://www.elca.org/hunger/lent … Continue reading →

By John Hunsicker, Director of Development, LFSW The Lutheran Foundation of the Southwest presented a check for $20,648.95 to the Gulf Coast Synod at the end of 2011, bringing the total for the year to $26,472. This money represented distributions … Continue reading →

Members of the Junior High Youth Group at Living Word Lutheran Church are learning to tie knots in baby quilts.  The quilts were assembled by the Piecemakers quilting group, and the teens have been recruited to tie the knots to complete … Continue reading →

June 14-18 (Lima) 19-23 (Excursion)   Our annual trip to Peru will happen in June this summer – we hope you can come!  Register now – get all the details from the brochure, excursion information and FAQ’s or contact Jim Young … Continue reading →

Junior High Youth and volunteers held a packing session at Living Word Lutheran Church to assemble 100 Newborn Kits. The kits consist of items used by a midwife to bathe and clothe a baby born under primitive conditions.  They were … Continue reading →