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2011 Synod Assembly
May 20-22, 2011
Galveston Convention Center
Our focus this year is on Intergenerational Ministry. This assembly may surprise you with research about the faith we have been passing on to our children and youth - and with our own survey findings. You will go home with practical, effective tools for your congregation and, more importantly, for your home.
Congregations are encouraged to bring as many visitors as possible. Please note: There is a special visitor rate of $50 for Saturday only (price includes lunch), so bring your congregational leaders to be trained and equipped through the Learning Labs and keynote presentations that take place that day.
A special youth component called "The Zone" will kick off our synod's new student leadership initiative for high school students.
Read more below...
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Other listserv options available to you are:
* Gulf Coast Leaders - information targeted to Pastors and other congregational leaders - includes the Bishop's weekly devotional message
* Gulf Coast General - news and announcements of a general nature, including the weekly Around the Synod email and monthly newsletter Connections.
* Justice Network - opportunities, resources & stories...a clearinghouse for doing Justice including an occasional newsletter, the Justice News.
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Dates to Note
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May 6 ~ Final Youth Ministry Network Meeting of the 2011-11 season at Lutherhill, LaGrange
May 20-22 ~ Gulf Coast Synod Assembly in Galveston
June 26-30 ~ The Disciple Project 2011 at Texas Lutheran University, Seguin
July 22-31 ~ Intergenerational Trip to Peru
August 6 ~ Leadership Gathering, Houston
August 13 ~ Leadership Gathering, Brenham
August 27 ~ Leadership Gathering, New Orleans
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Feb 8-12, 2012 ~ ELCA Youth Ministry Extravaganza, Sheraton, New Orleans, LA
July 18-22, 2012 ~ ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans, LA
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| Lutheran Advantage Scholarship | |
Texas Lutheran University (TLU) recently announced a new scholarship created especially for Lutheran students - the Lutheran Advantage Scholarship - valued at up to $14,500 per year. The award is designed to offer highly qualified Lutheran students the opportunity to continue their education in a challenging and nurturing faith-based environment.
Any Lutheran first-time, full-time freshman accepted for admission by June 1 or Lutheran first-time transfer student accepted by July 1 will be considered for the scholarship. Applicants should list church affiliation on the admissions application. The scholarship is renewable for up to an additional three years, provided the student maintains a 2.75 GPA.
For more information about scholarships and financial aid at TLU, email admissions@tlu.edu or call 800.771.8521. |
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Dear Friends,
Our synod is re-committing to ministry with children, youth and families - please join us! Here are some great opportunities to take advantage of. Please register soon for the best prices.
This is a wonderful opportunity to reach out and encourage people on the fringes to participate - especially families or youth who are new, visiting the congregation or showing leadership gifts. Please let me know personally if you have any questions.
Each experience is different so it would be great to have people from your congregation included. It is definitely not too late to extend the invitation.
I encourage you to fully participate in your congregation's worship opportunities during this holiest of all weeks. May God use our faith traditions to renew your heart.
Together in Christ,
Peggy
Peggy Hahn, Assistant to the Bishop
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The Disciple Project
From Ordinary to Extraordinary | | |
June 26-30, 2011
at Texas Lutheran University in Seguin
A cross-cultural, cross-generational Leadership School for people in 8th grade through adults.
Register now for best price: $350 per person (Early Bird discounted price runs through Monday, May 2nd) - inc ludes housing, food, trainers, materials, projects and fun!
Everyone who comes chooses a learning track based on their area of passion and interest. We have a wonderful selection of tracks with quality leadership.
Tracks include:
- Amigos and Friends
- Art
- Dance (females of all ages)
- Go Serve
- Music
- Photography
- Sports & Fitness
- Camp Hope
- Faith Club for Men (for males age 18 and up)
- Pastors Toolbox (for pastors and professional lay leaders who have primary responsibility for congregational mission & ministry)
Click here for more information, including a detailed description of each track and a list of leaders. |
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Future With Hope
Cultural Immersion Trip to Peru | |
July 22 - 31, 2011
including optional excursions to Machu Picchu or the jungle
Register NOW for a cultural immersion trip that will deepen your faith, relationships and understanding.
The Lutheran CHurch in Peru, Iglesia Luterana Evangelica Peruana (ILEP) is one of our Companion Synods. Building upon the strong relationship we have with ILEP, this trip includes an opportunity to take an excursion of your choice, either to Macchu Picchu or to the jungle.
This is an inter-generational trip. Students between the ages of 10-14 must be accompanied by their parent. High School youth may come with an adult sponsor.
Due to the increasing cost of air travel we encourage you make your flight reservations as soon as possible. Both Bishop Mike and Peggy Hahn will be traveling with you as you get to know this wonderful culture.
Click here for more details.
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The Official Kick-Off - May 20-22
We are excited to invite all students currently in 8th grade through 11th grade to be part of the new LYO Student Leadership Initiative. Two ways to enter:
1. Come to the Official Kick-Off at the Synod Assembly May 20-22. LYO Zone participants receive a discounted price of $250 per person, which includes housing, programming and all meals except Saturday night. Click here for more more info, including the agenda and Action Team details.
Online Registration is open now. Just check the box indicating that will be an LYO Zone participant. Deadline to register is Friday, May 13.
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2. Complete the sign up form on the synod website - even if you can't come to the Synod Assembly. (Click where it says "Need a Login? to get started.) All the LYO Action Teams will launch this fall. Deadline to sign up is Sunday, July 10, 2011.
This new LYO will broaden your circle of friends as you put your faith into action - this is about doing ministry that matters in our world with people your own age.
Adult Mentors are needed-contact Peggy Hahn if you are interested. All students must be accompanied by an adult from their congregation-this is a direct partnership between the congregation, family and synod.
Students DO NOT need to be a member of a Lutheran congregation to participate. Encourage youth to invite their friends. |
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