Vol. 2, No. 16 :: December 23, 2009

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St. Peter Lutheran Church in Roanoke

On a very cold day in Roanoke on December 6th, St. Peter had a very special day set aside for ground breaking. Plans are for a new worship facility.

Everyone took part in this special event.

Bethel Lutheran Church in Bryan

December 13, Bethel had a beautiful day for their ground breaking ceremony. Their project is a new multipurpose facility.

January 2010 Rates

"While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn."
Luke 2:6-7

"There has been only one Christmas - the rest are anniversaries."
W.J. Cameron

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Trinity Lutheran Church in Houston

As you can see construction is underway for Trinity's new childhood center. Because of recent rains, they are working around the puddles of water.

Cross Lutheran Church in New Braunfels

This is a recent photo of Cross. Construction is going well for their new worship facility.

Epiphany Lutheran Church in Houston

Pastor Michael Welmer receives four "million dollar bills" from Steve Block, CEF Executive Director. The bills represent the loan from Church Extension Fund that is helping to provide for the construction of Epiphany's multipurpose building and class room addition. Ground breaking for this project was December 6th.

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