CELEBRATING IN AUSTIN!
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. …
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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 remains …
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 …
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 Celebrating Milestones One of the greatest privileges …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
CELEBRATING LOAN REBATES!
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 …