August 2, 2015

3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th

GRADE TEACHERS
NEEDED FOR MLC
SUNDAY SCHOOL
We have an opportunity
for you - to help Sunday
School by teaching 4th
graders! If you would like
to help, please call
April Ramsey.

LUTHERAN
WOMEN'S
MISSIONARY
LEAGUE (LWML)
MITE BOX
COLLECTION
You may have seen
members
of
our
congregation's LWML (WIM) collecting "mites" after
church services on the first Sunday of every month. But
do you know where that money goes? Based on the
Biblical account of the widow's mite (Luke 21:1-4), the
mite box is intended for regular contributions of "mites" offerings above and beyond the support given to
congregations and the LCMS. Mite box contributions
amount to millions of dollars that fund district and
national mission grants and implement the LWML
program.
Additionally, there are small "mite boxes" on the kiosk in
the Welcome Center. Please consider taking a box to fill
up with the loose change around your house. Thanks!!

THIS WEEK!!!
BLOOD DRIVE
@ MLC
Get
out
your
calendars
and
mark Aug. 4th for our third drive of 2015. Come on down
and enjoy some fellowship, juice and of course, cookies,
after making your donation which can help up to three
people. It takes just a few minutes on our part to save
someones life. Were counting on you (whether a longtime donor or your first time) to make this drive a huge
success!!
ANDIN KEEPING A FAVORITE TEXAS
TRADITION AND PARTNERSHIP Blue Bell Ice
Cream is due to return to store shelves soon, and Gulf
Coast Regional Blood Center is continuing its
longstanding annual tradition of Blue Bell Month in
August. All who donate or attempt to donate will receive
a gift certificate for a free pint of Blue Bell Ice Cream,
redeemable as soon as products are available through Dec.
31, 2015.

DONT MISS YOURS!!

NOW AVAILABLE
2nd Quarter Offering
Statements can be picked up
in the Welcome Center.
Any questions may be
directed to Tony Rylander,
Paul Goerner or
Carolyn Meyer.

ATTENTION
MOMS!!!!!!!

WOMEN IN MISSION CARE KITS

FOR THE HOMELESS

MEMORIAL
MOMS
GROUP

Thank you to everyone who contributed money and

supplies for our June mission project. With all of the
donations, we were able to put together 130 bags
containing personal care items, food items, and Portals of
Prayer for those in need. We have placed some of the
bags in a basket in the Welcome Center. We invite you to
participate in this ministry and take some of the bags with
you to share with the homeless in our community.

Starting August 5th, join us with your kids for meet-ups

every Wednesday morning in August from 9-11 am in
the Loomis Center gym. Bring 4 toys to share for the
morning if you can. There will also be a meet-up on
Saturday mornings from 9-11 am on August 1st and
15th at the splash pad on Westgreen, south of Highland
Knolls. The activities for this group will be geared toward
preschool age (0-5), but all ages are welcome!

CHRIST CLINIC
ITEM OF THE MONTH

Our mission is to be a Christ-centered community where

we can find commonality in fellowship with other
mothers, give our children fellowship with one another,
and be a place of joy, comfort, affirmation, and
encouragement for all who are here.

paper towels
Your donations, always
greatly appreciated, may be
placed in the box by the
Welcome Center elevator.
Thanks!

Hebrews 10:24-25 "And let us consider how to stir up one

another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet
together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one
another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing
near."
Galatians 6:2 "Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill
the law of Christ."
We hope you can join us!

The Houston Lutheran Chorale is

seeking new singers to celebrate the
birth of our Lord Jesus Christ in
music and song.

WERE LOOKING FOR

WEDNESDAY NIGHT CREW LEADERS
Check with April Ramsey who will fill you in on all thats
needed to help make Wednesday evening activities run
smoothly.

Who:

All who love to sing no

auditions are required.
When: beginning Aug 16th; 2 pm - 5 pm
two Sunday afternoons monthly
Concerts are scheduled for December 5th & 6th.
Other special performances may be added.
Where: Trinity Lutheran Church,
800 Houston Avenue, Houston 77007
For more information:
call 832-489-6773 or
visit our web site at www.hlc-tx.org.

HANDS ON
OPPORTUNITIES!
MLCs Trustees are
planning a Work Day
Saturday, August 15
starting at 7:30am
and probably ending
around noon.
Items to be worked on1.

Trim the large oak tree on the northeast side of

Loomis Center

2.

Cut down two trees along Avenue D

(west side of the Loomis Center)

3.

Fix the leak in Loomis Center roof at gutter

4.

Replace light bulbs in the Loomis Center gym

5.

Replace air filters where needed

6.

Work on the new playground

7.

Make repairs to the irrigation system

Remember, we are called to be good stewards of not only

the Word and our finances but also of our facilities. And
with this heat, the more hands we have, the faster the work
goes! SO, please come on out well have lots of good
fellowship and water! If you have any questions, please
give Ricky Nietsche a call.

JOIN HANDBELLS!!!
Joyful Ringers (the adult handbell
choir) are looking for members in the
congregation who would like to join
our group for the 2015-16 year. All
rehearsals take place on Monday
evenings at 7:00pm in the choir room in the Welcome
Center. We currently have 5 full octaves of handbells and
4 octaves of hand chimes. No prior ringing experience
or music reading is necessary just a general love and
appreciation for music and a willingness to enhance the
Sunday morning worship. We will teach you the rest! We
currently have ringers who cannot read music and ring
strictly by color coding, so it is easy to pick up and learn!
High school or college students are definitely welcome
and encouraged. If there is interest, we will even provide a
nursery for those with small children during rehearsals. If
you are interested, please contact Stephen Johnson at
(281) 788-6735 or by email at sbjohnson1@aol.com for
more information. If youre not sure if its right for you,
come on out on a Monday night and sit in on a rehearsal
with us! Rehearsals will begin August 3rd.

SPECIAL
REQUEST FROM
OUR GENERAL
CONTRACTOR
Well be looking for resources such as materials, labor
services, equipment and discounts. If you have access to
these or related resources (or work for companies who do)
and are interested in contributing, please contact Glenn
Hansen (glenn@hansen-construction.com; 832.275.4403).

COMFORT DOG
@ MCL
Plans are progressing on
our plan to initiate our
very own Comfort Dog
program. Stay tuned for
updates!!

OPEN POSITION

POSITION AVAILABLE
MANAGER, DIGITAL PROGRAMS
Digital Ministries & Creative Services Division
A motivated, creative, and organized individual is needed
to fill an exciting new role at Lutheran Hour Ministries
(LHM). The Digital Programs Manager will assist the
Digital Ministries Director in the development and
implementation
of
high-quality
digital
media
programming that enables innovative proclamation of the
Gospel, including but not limited to social media,
websites, online video, email, etc. Other essential
responsibilities include: coordinating the development and
implementation
of
evangelistic
digital
media
programming that interacts with an unchurched target
audience; working with team members to develop and
review content; measuring and evaluating the impact of all
digital outreach programs; managing and developing
personnel when appropriate; providing excellent customer
service to all customers and co-workers, working
collaboratively across LHM divisions to foster and
encourage dialogue enabling high quality and effective
programming using digital media; other duties as assigned
by the Digital Ministries Director.
Qualifications:
areas digital media programming, social media
management and/or online content development.
s,
Mass Media or related field or equivalent
combination of education and experience required.
management skills required.
media program development.
preferably a member of the
LCMS.
Apply at: Apply at: www.lhm.org/careers
The above listing is a full-time position with benefits
through Concordia Plan Services.
(See www.concordiaplans.org for benefit details:
The Churchs Plan.)
For more information on Lutheran Hour Ministries, please
visit www.lhm.org.

DIRECTOR OF
SPIRITUAL
DEVELOPMENT
Main Street Ministries Houston is a Christ-centered urban
outreach ministry with more than 30 years of experience
supporting men and women in their transition from
homelessness, joblessness and incarceration towards
healthy independent living. Each year, with care and
compassion, we serve thousands of Houstonians by
providing identification assistance, housing and utility
assistance, employment support, spiritual guidance, and
personal growth opportunities. As we help families to stay
housed, find jobs and grow personally, we inspire new
hope and opportunities for children and adults to achieve
their God-given potential.
The Director of Spiritual Formation is a strategic,
dynamic, and relational leader who provides spiritual
guidance and care for our growing community. The
primary responsibility of this role is the design,
communication and implementation of a spiritual growth
pathway for men and women who are transitioning out of
homelessness, joblessness, incarceration and addiction to
self-sufficient living and a growing faith in Jesus Christ. It
is one of three leaders reporting to the ED.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree from an accredited
university in related discipline
Desired - Master of Divinity degree

management, and record keeping

t to Criminal Background Check

Application Procedure
In order to be considered a formal applicant, please send a
resume, personal statement of faith and philosophy of
ministry statement to amorales@msmhouston.org.