by Raelyn Pracht | Jan 2, 2025 | Note Burning
On Sunday, December 22, Faith Lutheran Church in Georgetown rejoiced in a significant milestone—paying off their $3.9 million loan with the Texas District Church Extension Fund (Texas CEF). This achievement was made possible through six dedicated capital campaigns,...
by Raelyn Pracht | Jul 30, 2024 | Note Burning
On Saturday, July 20, St. Peter Lutheran Church in Bowie marked a significant milestone in its journey of faith and stewardship with a vibrant celebration. The congregation gathered for a note burning ceremony and fish fry to commemorate the full repayment of their...
by Raelyn Pracht | Mar 26, 2024 | Legacy Deo, News, Note Burning
On March 15, 2024, Legacy Deo CEO, Rev. Dr. Gerald B. Kieschnick and Texas CEF Executive Director, Becca Jones celebrated Legacy Deo’s loan payoff! Former and current staff from both Legacy Deo and the Texas District celebrated this great achievement. This...
by Raelyn Pracht | Jan 26, 2022 | Note Burning
Using investments from our wonderful partners in ministry like you, Texas District Church Extension Fund (Texas District CEF) has been able to meet the growing needs of Texas District ministries. One example is Our Savior Lutheran Church in Austin. According to...
by Raelyn Pracht | Sep 28, 2021 | Note Burning
Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law.Romans 13:8 Becca Jones with our CEF Reps, Arthur and Sharon Raasch, at Concordia Lutheran Church, Garland Celebrating Milestones One of...
by Raelyn Pracht | Dec 1, 2020 | Groundbreaking, Note Burning
Holy Cross Lutheran Church, College Station, celebrated Reformation Sunday with a note burning and a groundbreaking ceremony on October 25, 2020. The congregation met as one beneath a white tent on an overcast morning to celebrate God’s many gifts. Rev. Mike Hafer...
Over the weekend of March 22 and March 23, Texas CEF Executive Director, Becca Jones, had the joy of presenting St. Paul Lutheran Church in Harlingen with their first loan rebate check!
From February 3–5, members of the Texas CEF staff had the privilege of preparing and… Read more: Serving with Heart
On Sunday, February 2, Texas Church Extension Fund (Texas CEF) celebrated the dedication of… Read more: A New Building for ACTS Church Leander