Texas CEF News
Mission Statement
With great thanksgiving, Texas District Church Extension Fund’s (Texas District CEF) mission has served the Texas LCMS for generations—assisting congregations in expanding God’s kingdom. Starting in 1888 and continuing today, this core focus...
Merry Christmas!
Charles M. Schulz, the creator of Peanuts, described Christmas as “doing a little something extra for someone”. He chose to describe Christmas not as a noun, but as a verb – an action. When we think of Christmas in this respect it is something we should be celebrating...
Rip and Burn
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...
LESSONS FROM GRANDMA’S LAKE
Growing up, my family and I spent a month every summer living with my grandparents in Syracuse, New York. The house sits only about 200 feet from Lake Oneida. As a kid, I had no idea this lake had an actual name. I thought it was called “Grandma’s Lake”. I also...
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...