Part-Time Chaplain
Lutheran Sunset Ministries
Lutheran Sunset Ministries is seeking a part-time Chaplain. LSM has a 128 bed nursing home, a 24 apartment assisted living, a 52 apartment independent living program and a hospice program located in Clifton, TX, a Texas Certified Retirement Community. Responsibilities include a Sunday chapel service, one service during the week, scheduling Chapel activities for the week (conducted by local pastors and volunteers), and providing spiritual support for residents and staff as needed. Requirements for position include ordination in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America or a full communion partner church body. Please submit resume to
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or mail to Human Resources, Lutheran Sunset Ministries, P. O. Box 71, Clifton, TX 76634.
Director of Christian Education
First Lutheran, Manhattan, KS
First Lutheran Church is seeking a full-time Director of Christian Education to assist a 900 member congregation in a midwest university community in nurturing young people and their families. Submit letter of application, resume and 3 reference letters to: DCE Search, First Lutheran Church, 930 Poyntz, Manhattan, KS 66502.
Lutheran Men in Mission - Convention
St. Paul, Brenham - February 18-19, 2011
Theme: "I Call You My Friends" - (based on John 15 "vine and branches")
Sub-themes: "Love One Another" (men of all ages engaged in service to the world);
"Bubba Needs a Pastor" (an intentional plan to invite and engage clergy in LMM); Smaller=Bigger/Fewer=More" (intentional break-outs for a variety of men and interests).
Gathering on Friday evening with a meal, fellowship and movie with discussion and Saturday will be the main event.
Congregational Leadership Academy
An opportunity for pastor and a couple of key leaders of the congregation to develop a deeper understanding of congregational dynamics, underlying structures and leadership requirements. The Academy will meet for three sessions Feb. 3-4, Mar. 3-4, and Apr. 1-2 at Faith, Flower Mound.
Cemetery Lots Available
Two cemetery lots are available at LaurelLand Memorial Park in Dallas. Lot No. 5, Section 53, graves no. 7&8. For more information contact Dot Splawn.
Info Contact: Dot Splawn at
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Mission Endowment Fund Announces 2010 Grant Recipients
At its February Board meeting, the following ministries received grants from the Mission Endowment Fund-NTNL Synod: Faith Lutheran Church, Wichita Falls (for a Parents' Day Out Program): Hispanic Coalition (for a Youth Gathering for Hispanic Youth); Sagrade Familia, Garland (for a Lutheran Education Program); Dallas Oromo Mission, Richardson (for their Annual Spiritual Conference); First United Lutheran, Dallas (for a day camp with Briarwood); Indoneisan Ministry at Preston Meadow, Plano (for startup funds); Briarwood Retreat Ministries (for development of a Leadership Program for clergy and lay).Info Contact: Hattie Hammer at
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Mission Endowment Fund "Seeds That Change" Dinner/Fund Raiser
Save the date Saturday, October 9, at 4 p.m. at King of Glory, Dallas!!! The Board is grateful to the members of King of Glory for hosting this event. Start inviting your friends to join you for an evening of fun and fellowship which will feature a silent and live auction which will benefit the Mission Endowment Fund of the Northern Texas-Northern Louisiana Synod. We also need your contributions for the silent and live auction.
A Safety Tip
The following suggestions are offered to protect your building and its contents from thiefs and vandalism: 1. Be sure to check the building after worship and meetings to assure that all persons have left the premises. 2. All offerings should be deposited immediately after worship and not left in the building overnight. 3. Be sure all doors are closed and if there is an alarm system, it is properly activated. These precautions will help protect your building and its contents.
