February, 2012

News Briefing
Noticias Breves en Español

April 27-29 in Irving
Mission Assembly - Celebrating!

The 2012 Assembly brings to conclusion a six-year string of assembly themes that have all been focused on DiscipleLife. This will be a turning-point assembly. We will celebrate all that we have done together in mission these six years, all that God has entrusted to us as we are God’s witnesses and hands in this world, and all that we want to do in the future as we “run the race with perseverance”. First, we will celebrate our own plans for mission in the NT-NL as we hear of the power and progress of the DiscipleLife Alive! Initiative. Second, we will celebrate the mission of the whole ELCA as we enjoy the stories and music of our global mission. Our assembly speakers are leaders in the ELCA’s global mission effort: the Rev. Rafael Malpica-Padilla, Sunitha Mortha, and our own Pastor Kate Warn. And, third, we will elect a bishop to shepherd us for the next six years. No wonder the key word of the assembly is Celebrating! It will be a busy assembly.   Learn more.

You’re Invited to a “Glocal” Mission Festival
You may not be a voting member or visitor at the 2012 Mission Assembly, but you may want to enjoy the activities that are a part of their agenda on Saturday, April 28. The day will transform into a “Glocal” Mission Festival (global + local) as speakers, musicians, worship, and a global marketplace invite everyone into a new and deeper appreciation for the worldwide work of the ELCA.  Join the fun as we hear, see, sing and participate in the global mission of the church. 

 

 

LYO’s Sr. High Gathering features keynote speaker Jason Davis during a fun and eventful weekend, Feb. 17-19 at Briarwood. Jason is a former NT-NL LYO president and currently the Director of Youth and Family Ministries at Mt. Calvary in Boulder. Download the registration packet.

A history of the Southern District is now available, authored by a number of folks active in the former judicatory. Malcolm Hoffman, Ruth Bohls Kelling, and Bob Pfennig wrote about the three decades of the Southern District. Kelling was joined by Thomas Engler, Hilmer Krause, and Chris Schultz in penning essays recalling the role of the pastor’s spouse, the music, the preaching, and the architecture of the period. The 200-page book also includes a 40-page photo gallery edited by Luther Oelke.

A limited publication run will be completed in early January. To reserve a copy of this first edition of the history, please send a donation of $35 to: ELCA Region 4-South Archives, 1090 Oestreich Dr. Seguin, TX 78155. Checks are payable to Southwestern Texas Synod. Or save postage and handling by picking up a copy at the Lutheran Ministry Center on the campus of Texas Lutheran University from 10 am – 3 pm for $30, beginning January 15. No phone or e-mail orders, please.

 

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The NT-NL is a gathering of 115 congregations, ordained and lay leaders, and an array of agencies, institutions and organizations that provide ministry outreach with skill and compassion in their communities.  We are committed to the DiscipleLife, and our purpose is "sowing and growing disciples of Jesus".  The NT-NL is a mission area of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

 

 

  

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