ESL Classes at Resurrection, Spring

On March 12, 2008 Pastor Pedro and Erica Jofre celebrated the graduation ceremony for the ESL classes that are taught by volunteers from Resurrection Lutheran in Spring. This is the second semester taught at Resurrection and is providing contacts for the Hispanic ministry that meets there called Centro de Alabanza.


Pastor Steve Sohns and Pedro Jofre are pictured in the first photo as Steve receives a gift from Centro de Alabanza for his support.

Garage Sale - Point of Contact for Centro de Fe y Esperna

It is extremely important for a ministry to be open and engaged in the community. Even events that aren't exactly evangelistic in nature can serve to make important contacts with the neighborhood. Centro de Fe y Esperanza held a garage sale and many people came to buy things.

One of those who came was a young lady from the community. Brenda Vega-Ayala is shown in the hat sharing the Gospel message with her after meeting her for the first time. This young lady came to faith and is now attending LINC Bible Institute in Spanish to help her grow in faith.

This same church, led by Pastor Luciano Vega-Ayala, distributes bread to the community on Sundays after worship, and also takes food downtown to distribute to the homeless. The congregation is in constant contact with the community through these and other ministries such as ESL. Sometimes it may seem like these activities don't make a differnce, but many individuals and families have come to know Christ and His church through the contacts that are made.

One Year Anniversary - Manantiales de Vida

March 1, 2008 at St. Timothy Lutheran Church, Pastor Rodrigo Fernandez and his wife Dayana celebrated the first anniversary of their church Manantiales de Vida.

They have been working hard to win their friends and neighbors for Christ in the northwest area of Houston. There was great praise and worship, special music, a drama and words of encouragement from other LINC pastors and leaders.

We praise God for the ministry that is carried out daily by this ministry for the sake of the Gospel.

Reach 2008 - Church Planting Conference

Reach 2017
Planting churches that transform communities
A church planting conference hosted by LINC-Houston and CrossPoint Community Church

Goal
To further the church planting movement in the LCMS by creating an experience where leaders of LCMS congregations who want to multiply can learn from and network with leaders of LCMS congregations that have.
To expose missional LCMS leaders to influential ministries that are changing their communities.

Dates
The conference will be held Sunday evening, October 12 – Tuesday afternoon, October 14

Location
Houston, Texas

Target Audience
The conference is for:
Congregations that are considering planting or replicating
Congregations that have decided to multiply and are looking for the right model and methods
Congregations who want to become more effective at reaching their community
Planters who want to learn from LCMS church-planters who have planted well

Speakers
The speakers & presenters will be LCMS church planters or sr. staff from a variety of settings (suburban and urban) who have effectively planted or multiplied ministries.


Components
Large-group inspiration through worship and plenaries
Learning best practices in workshops and small groups
On-site visits at some of the most influential urban and surburban churches in the Houston metro area