Texas CEF News
WAITING IN HOPE
Webster’s Dictionary defines thrill as the experience of a sudden sharp feeling of excitement. The French poet Placide Cappeau chose this perfect word to describe the hope felt by the people on the night of Jesus’s birth in his poem, “Minuit, Christeins,” or...
MINISTRY DRIVEN. PEOPLE FOCUSED.
The above title describes what Texas District Church Extension Fund has been focusing on this year and moving forward. However, it is a vision we cannot accomplish alone. It is made possible by faithful partners in ministry like you. Our scripture focus continues to...
MINISTRY DRIVEN. PEOPLE FOCUSED.
In 1888, Texas District Church Extension Fund began work assisting congregations in expanding God’sKingdom. This work remains our focus today, as we walk beside congregations in meeting their ministryneeds and provide faithful investors opportunities to partner with...
TEACH YOUR KIDS & GRANDKIDS TO SAVE WITH OUR SUPER SAVERS PROGRAM
As our children and grandchildren head back to school, let’s not forget an important part of their education: financial responsibility. In 2021, CEF reinvented their Super Savers Program making it an intentional and age-appropriate program that teaches children and...
NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING 2022
What a blessing it was to participate in the 2022 National Youth Gathering in Houston! Texas District CEF had the privilege of being a sponsor of the Texas District Night for about 1700 of our youth. What an awesome opportunity to get to meet many of our current and...
Texas Two-Step: New Name, Same Mission
Did you know that Texas District Church Extension Fund has paired up with Texas Partners in Mission to increase financial resources available for starting new ministries in Texas? It’s a wonderful way for investors to not only earn a full extra 1 % back on their...
CONTINUING TO CELEBRATE LOAN REBATES!
Loan Rebate celebrations are still happening – thanks to our partners in ministry, like YOU! On Sunday, May 1, CEF Executive Director, Becca Jones joined Pastor Robert Balduc in congratulating the members of St. Peter, Roanoke on their 2021 Loan Rebate. CEF...
CELEBRATING AT LIVING WORD!
On April 24, Texas CEF presented Living Word in The Woodlands with their 2021 loan rebate check! The church received a small loan from Texas CEF in late fall to use on renovations of some key areas inside the church including offices, bathrooms, and fellowship areas....
CELEBRATING IN SUGAR LAND!
Marketing Specialist, Raelyn Pracht, visited both Fishers of Men and Faith in Sugar Land to present them with with their 2021 loan rebate check! Our partner in ministry, Faith Lutheran Church in Sugar Land Texas District CEF presents the 2021 loan rebate check to CEF...
Groundbreaking at Zion in Dallas
Executive Director Becca Jones recently attended a groundbreaking celebration at Zion Lutheran Church and School in Dallas, which was followed by a delicious chili cook-off. She joined Pastor Robert Preece, Business and Facilities Manager Jerry Knippa, CEF Rep Michael...