Texas CEF News
INCREASING SPACE TO SERVE
Back in 2019, we introduced you to Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in San Antonio’s “Shepherd @50” program. The church was celebrating its 50th anniversary and wanted to commemorate it in a big way. So, starting all the way back in 2015, Shepherd of the Hills...
Stories From The Rainy Day Fund
Two years ago, we launched the Rainy Day Fund. The goals of this product were twofold. We wanted to offer a way to help our investors Be Intentional and Be Prepared. The Rainy Day Fund was created specifically to help investors save for something specific or for the...
CELEBRATING AT ZION IN WALBURG!
On Sunday, May 3, 2021 Executive Director Becca Jones joined the congregation at Zion Lutheran Church in Walburg to celebrate the dedication of their new worship center. What a blessing to walk through this journey with them - a journey your investments made possible!...
CELEBRATING AT ST. JOHN IN ATHENS!
Pastor Seth Davidson held the door open for me at St. John Lutheran Church in Athens. I entered the building with an eagerness and excitement of being able to walk across the new flooring which was dedicated exactly one year ago. Those who walk on this floor are...
CELEBRATING LOAN REBATES!
by Becca Jones, Executive Director, Texas District Church Extension Fund Did you know? Every year since 1998, an average of 100 congregations received an annual loan rebate check from Texas District Church Extension Fund. After 22 years, a whopping $8,672,287.33 has...
A Reformation Day Note-Burning and Groundbreaking
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...
Taking Time to Say Thank You
My favorite artist is Vincent Van Gogh. I love the way he experimented with shades of the same color. Very late in his life, he completed the work "Still Life: Vase with Twelve Sunflowers". It is alluded to in his letters that he found sunflowers to be a symbol of...
Building for the Future
Enjoy the latest construction update from Steven Cashio, Business Manager at Zion Lutheran Church and School in Walburg. What a wonderful example of your investments at work! The speed of construction has been picking up over the last few weeks. The roof...
Meeting Community and Kingdom Growth
Construction progresses on the expansion project at Zion in Walburg. Wonderful Gospel opportunities abound as these initiatives move toward completion. What a privilege to serve more and more in the sweet name of Jesus!!! The new narthex will provide square footage...
Finding Our Voice
Amidst the chaotic times in which we live, churches, including St. John in Athens, have been forced to cultivate new and innovative ways to reach out with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Technology has become an essential mode of communication for ministry. As...