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Vol. 2, No. 9 :: August 27, 2009

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CEF Sunday is August 30th

CEF Sunday is an opportunity for congregations to spread the news about CEF. This year the Texas District is celebrating CEF Sunday on Aug. 30, 2009.

Bulletin InsertTake advantage of CEF Sunday resources online:

CEF Sunday resources, such as this bulletin insert, were provided to your congregation.
Powerpoint
CEF Sunday powerpoint presentation, available for download. Use it this Sunday!

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Time Is Running Out

Texas District Church Extension Fund announces a special promotion for subscriptions to its electronic newsletter, Extension Extra. From now until September 30, 2009 CEF will pay $1 for every new subscription to Extension Extra. Payments will be made in October 2009 to the congregation credited for the subscription at sign up. To subscribe go to CEF's website, www.TexasCEF.org, click the link "Subscribe to Extension Extra" and follow the directions. Tell the investors and potential investors in your congregation about this great opportunity to get news about CEF and to raise money for your congregation.

Take advantage before September 30th. It's nearing the end of an opportunity to help your congregation earn money by just subscribing to Extension Extra.

September 2009 Rates

Investment Rate APY
Save by Mail 1.000% 1.00%
1 Year Fixed 1.500% 1.51%
3 Year Fixed 2.250% 2.27%
5 Year Fixed 2.500% 2.52%
1 Year Floating 1.000% 1.00%
3 Year Floating 1.625% 1.63%
5 Year Floating 2.500% 2.52%
Congregation Savings 2.250% 2.27%
Building Fund 2.500% 2.53%


Spotlight: Terms & Conditions

Introducing the Terms and Conditions brochure, containing general information, account type descriptions, and account activity information. It is a new addition to forms offered by Texas CEF. Use it as a quick reference for commonly asked questions. It is to be used in addition to the Offering Circular.

Interested in seeing previous issues?

Previous issues of Extension Extra and our "paper" newsletter, Chatter, are available on the web. Visit www.TexasCEF.org; click the CEF Reps tab; and then click Newsletters.


Don't want Extension Extra?

If you do not want to continue receiving Extension Extra you can unsubscribe by sending an email to EX2-Request@lists.txdistlcms.org In the subject line of the email include the word "unsubscribe". You will receive a return email. Follow the directions given - click the reply and then the send button and you will be removed from the list.

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St. Mark Lutheran Church in Lake Jackson

St. Mark, Lake Jackson

St. Mark, Lake Jackson building project is now very near completion. They have scheduled a dedication service September 20, 2009.

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Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Palestine

Bethlehem, Palestine

Bethlehem is having their dedication service on October 18, 2009 at 4:00 pm with Rev. Dr. Robert Preece, Senior Pastor from Zion in Dallas proclaiming the Gospel. The above photo is an exterior shot of Bethlehem showing the new addition behind the playground.

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Faith Lutheran Church in Georgetown

Faith, Georgetown

This shows some of the construction happening inside the new sanctuary.
You are looking towards the back of the worship area. You can see the cross in the middle of the photo waiting to be placed.

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Bethel Lutheran Church in Bryan

Frank Litt, you should probably go check this out. This is a photo of a stamp vending machine that gives you a K.I.D.S. stamp at any time by just putting 25¢ in the machine. Great idea!
Thank you Bethel for sharing.

The information available through Extension Extra is neither an offer to sell nor a request to buy any investments. This offer is made only in the Offering Circular which is available by contacting TexasCEF at 1-800-951-3478 or by written request to TexasCEF, 7900 East Highway 290, Austin, Texas 78724 or at TexasCEF's website: www.TexasCEF.org.

512.926.4272 7900 East Highway 290 www.TexasCEF.org
800.951.3478 Austin, Texas 78724-2499 Invest@TexasCEF.org