Vol. 3, No. 6 :: April 26, 2010

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Water of Life Lutheran Church in Forney

The outside of the new worship facility is pictured here.

Construction on the inside of their project shows the metal frame work being put into place.

Trinity Lutheran Church in Houston

A recent photo of the early childhood center shows the steel in place.

Looking down the side street you can see a hazy view of the skyline of downtown Houston.

May 2010 Rates

Business Savings Accounts

Do you have a small business, or are you thinking about starting one? CEF's Save-By-Mail account is an excellent place to save for your next equipment purchase, quarterly tax payments, or building a cash reserve. Automatic transfer is available, or mail checks to invest. To get started, click here.

Updated Online Rep. Resources

• Updated Photo Albums
• 22nd Annual CEF Conference Workbook
• Power Point Presentations

Scripture

"You never saw him, yet you love him. You still don't see him, yet you trust him—with laughter and singing. Because you kept on believing, you'll get what you're looking forward to: total salvation."
1 Peter 1:8-9

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CrossPoint Lutheran Church in Katy

This is a good photo of their sign and the building project in the background. It gives you some idea of how large it will be.

Here are some photos taken on the inside.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Azle

The above photos show the progress of the construction of a new sanctuary for Good Shepherd.

Epiphany Lutheran Church in Houston

The above photo shows the land too wet to do much at this time.

Staff Spotlight

Stephen Block, Executive Director
"The Loan Arranger"

Steve began working with CEF in 1993. With 23 years bank management and accounting experience, Steve brings a "real world" banking perspective to the CEF ministry. Typically, you will find Steve on the road, visiting churches all over Texas. Offering advice and counsel, Steve helps congregations with financing and building projects.
Proud grandparents of four, Steve and his wife, Sandy enjoy visiting their family in Louisiana, California, and Texas.

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