Was so very proud and grateful to spend this weekend with my family as we celebrated my wife’s graduation from Brite Divinity school with her PhD in New Testament interpretation…. Read More
Graduation and Celebrations
NT-NL News: May 2018, Second Monday
Youth Gathering FINAL Deadline ALL individual and congregational REGISTRATIONS and full / final PAYMENTS are DUE by May 15, 2018. If this is news to you, please contact janellemiller@yahoo.com ASAP. Welcome… Read More
James Avery and Augustana Heritage
Last Sunday, May 5th, I had the opportunity to participate in the rite of Affirmation of Baptism for my nephew/godson. It was a wonderful day. The joy of the festivities… Read More
SWTexas Synod Assembly, Bishop Election, and Briarwood Fiesta
A busy Saturday, May 4th, began in San Marcos and the SWTexas Synod assembly. After 18 years, Bishop Ray Tiemann is retiring. I was invited to bring greetings from the… Read More
NT-NL News: May 2018, First Monday
We recently received notice of a few important events coming up soon, and we wanted to give you as much notice as possible. For additional events (both before and after… Read More
St. Matthew/San Mateo, Waco
Instead of having assembly go into Sunday morning with worship in a ballroom, my staff and I are worshipping with local congregations. I had a great morning at St. Matthew,… Read More
Assembly 2018…Under Construction: Transforming in Christ
The 2018 Assembly of the Northern Texas-Northern Louisiana Synod was gathered in Temple, TX April 27-28th. This was the 31st Assembly of the NT-NL and the first that was only… Read More
NT-NL Leader News: May 2018
In This Issue 2018 Assembly Summary St. Paul, Shive, Ends Word and Sacrament Ministry “I’m a Lutheran” Request Entrance Rite Discernment Group Recommendations LWR’s Kits of Care Service Project for… Read More
NT-NL News: April 2018, Fifth Monday
2018 Synod Assembly: Under Construction, Abundant Sharing, #InMissionTogether We had a wonderful time in Temple, hosted by the Heart of Texas conference. We are grateful for the hospitality, time, and… Read More
Closing of St. Paul, Shive
St. Paul, Shive opened to serve the rural farming population of this part of Hamilton County, TX in 1901. In more recent years they partnered with Trinity, Pottsville (served by… Read More