Thank you Rocky Mountain District!
During the recent Rocky Mountain District Convention, held June 18-20, 2009 in Denver, the delegates voted to approve a Resolution in support of the Lutheran Hispanic Missionary Institute. On behalf of the staff and students of LHMI, I want to express my sincere appreciation for this vote of confidence in, and support for, the Institute.
God's Blessings,
Richard K. Schlak, Executive Director |
| Rocky Mountain District Convention
Text of the Special Resolution ... |
| While the full text of the Resolution mentioned in the Thank You above is available from the Convention Minutes, you might be interested in the "Resolves". To quote:
Resolved that the Rocky Mountain District, in convention, approve raising funds by special appeal (above and beyond the budget) to support missions in two categories: International Missions and National Missions; and be it further
Resolved that the RMD Board of Directors apportion the special mission funds into the two categories above; and be it further
Resolved that for three years, beginning in 2010, at least $40,000 per year of funds designated for national missions be directed to support the ministry of the LHMI as an RMD "National Mission," ... and be it further
Resolved that the RMD strongly encourage congregations to support the Special Appeals with prayer and financial assistance as they are guided by our Lor's Words to "open your eyes and look at the fields. They are ripe for the harvest." (John 4:35) |
| Fall Class Schedule
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History of the Church and Missions - Dr. David Coles
One-week intensive: August 17-21, 2009
Every day, 9:00 am -12:00 noon
Old Testament Missions - Rev. Richard Schlak
8-week class: August 31 - Oct. 22, 2009
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 10:30 am - 12:00 noon
Christian Education - Rev. Richard Schlak
8-week class: August 31 - Oct. 22, 2009
Wednesday, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
The Bible and the Hispanic Family - Rev. Juan Hormachea
One-week intensive: October 26-30, 2009
Every day, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
New Testament Missions - Rev. Richard Schlak
8-week class: Nov. 9, 2009 - Jan. 14, 2010
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 10:30 am - 12:00 noon
Principles of Biblical Interpretation - Rev. Richard Schlak
8-week class: Nov. 9, 2009 - Jan. 14, 2010
Wednesday, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Worship and Song - Rev. Richard Schlak
Special session - meeting times TBA
Church Planting Workshop - professor TBA
One-week intensive: January 25-30, 2010
Every day, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon |
| A LITTLE HELP PLEASE!
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 I am confident that you know people who have a love for, or a concern for, Hispanic Mission. We are looking to expand our list of people who receive regular updates regarding our ministry. Would you help us by forwarding this email to those whom you believe would have an interest? There is a link at the bottom of the page to make it easy for you to accommodate this request. Those who receive this email from you will then have the opportunity to sign-up, it will not happen automatically. In fact, if you received this email as a forward, please click on the right to join our mailing list. Thank you very much!
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For additional information regarding the contents of this newsletter and/or the work of the Institute, please feel free to contact me in one or more of the ways identified below:
Sincerely,
R Paige Mathews, Director of Development
915.790.2300
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| "Conventioned Out" |
| The LHMI staff was busy this summer attending District and National Lutheran Conventions. Between Richard and Paige, ten conventions featured the LHMI Display and Literature:
District Conventions:
Florida/Georgia
Kansas
Nebraska
Rocky Mountain
Pacific Southwest
Texas
Wyoming
National Conventions:
Lutheran Women's Missionary League
Lutheran Laymen's League
Lutheran Hispanic Convention |
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