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Conroe hospital unveils rebranded name

about the Conroe Hospital:

yourconroenews.com Community members filled the main lobby of the former Conroe Regional Medical Center Tuesday with applause as it celebrated a big change - a new name. CEO Matt Davis unveiled a new sign bearing the name HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe. It is the first step in changes expected over the next four months...

Women of the ELCA

As we look forward to July 4, Independence Day, let us remember that we are free to be agents of reconciliation and love. (See the full sermon here http://bit.ly/2xeUtwv.)

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Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

[06/26/19]   Happy Wednesday! Our phones and internet are not working here in the office and at the school. Comcast has given us an estimated time of noon for the problem to be resolved. We will be checking our messages and emails with our phone if you need to contact any of us.

Grace families, our internet and phones are down until noon (according to Comcast), please contact us via messenger. Thanks!

"Return home and, and declare how much God has done for you." So he went away, proclaiming through the city how much Jesus had done for him.

Luke 8:39 (NRSV)

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Shout to the Lord, all the earth; let us sing — power and majesty, praise to the King. Mountains bow down and the seas will roar at the sound of your name. I sing for joy at the work of your hands; forever I’ll love you, forever I’ll stand. Nothing compares to the promise I have in you. (ELW p. 821)

[06/16/19]   Prayer for the Week:
Dear Triune God, you who are filled with mystery and wonder, fill us with peace, the strength to endure, a loving character, and hope that does not fail us. Amen.

Mealtime Prayer:
We are thankful for food and pray for sharing God's peace. May we speak words of praise to God and never, ever cease. Amen.

A Blessing to Give:
May the God who creates life and hope, who redeems our lives from the grave, and who sustains us through all our sorrows, be with us now and forever.

Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ

Roman's 5:1 (NRSV)

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BuildingFaith

In case any of our families are interested.

In case you missed it, people have been loving Charlette Preslar's article on making prayer bottles. We would love to hear how you've adapted the prayer bottles for a different season or activity!

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Good morning! Pentecost Sunday.

But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you.

John 14:26 (NRSV)

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Remembering their sacrifice on this 75th anniversary.

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Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor (Romans 12:9-10).
[Photo: ELCA / Janine Truppay]

Good morning world. Rev. J. Larry Smith with is today.

Lord, have mercy

Lord, comfort the people of Virginia Beach. #VirginiaBeachShooting

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Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

New Study: The More you Hug your Kids, the More Their Brains Develop

dailyhealthpost.com To borrow a phrase: love works in mysterious ways. We are born to love and, as it turns out, love

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Dear God, with deep gratitude, we thank you for those who guard, guide, and serve our nation. Thank you for those who gave the last full measure of devotion by sacrificing their lives to secure and safeguard our liberties. Bless their memory, as well as their family, friends and community who now enjoy the freedom for which they died. This we pray in the name of Jesus, even as we plead for peace and justice in our time. Amen.

Perspective: Claiming our nation's servants - Living Lutheran

from my friend Aaron Fuller:

livinglutheran.org This Memorial Day and always, the church needs to remember and minister to living veterans and active service members who face isolating issues.

Peru earthquake: Huge 8.0 magnitude earthquake felt as far as Brazil, Colombia and Ecuador

praying for Peru:

express.co.uk PERU has been hit by a 8.0 magnitude earthquake, leaving at least one person dead, 11 people injured and more than 50 homes destroyed, emergency officials have confirmed.

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Congratulations to all 2019 graduates! 🎓 🎉 Whatever your future may hold, God goes with you. ❤️

Chad Bird

Orient yourself today

In traditional Christian burials, the body is placed with the head to the west and the feet to the east. The reason? It was believed that since Christ would return from the east (Matthew 24:27), those whom he would resurrect would rise to face him eastward. In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word for “east” is the same word for “in front of” or “before.” Likewise, the Hebrew words for west also means behind, the word for north also means left, and the word for south also means right. Thus, the Israelites oriented themselves by facing east. Notice, too, that even our English word “orient” (as in, “orient yourselves”) comes from the Latin word meaning “east” or “rising.” Thus, to “orient” oneself is to “east oneself.”

Today, take a moment to orient yourself. Unplug from the artificiality of your insulated, GPS-oriented, screened-in lives. Step outside, stand on the soil, and look up. Behold the heavens. Notice where the sun is in the sky. Orient yourself. And affirm the ancient faith of the church which confesses, “I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.”

Sometimes, in our crazy, unstable, spinning-out-of-control lives, much good can come from stopping. Standing. Looking. And thus regaining our bearings, our orientation, by remembering who we are, and the God who created us.

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Cap and Gown pictures are ready to view. Head over to www.toppelphotography.com and select Online Private Galleries to access the photos. Please message or call us for the gallery password. Thank you Toppel Photography! #grace #graduates

Pre-K and Kindergarten Parents, graduation is tomorrow morning at 9:00 a.m. Please have your students in class by 8:30 to be dressed in their cap and gowns. #grace #unwardandupward

Mothers and sheep. We shall never be snatched from His hand

Mothers and sheep. We shall never be snatched from His hand

Montgomery County roads closed due to high water

yourconroenews.com Montgomery County reported road conditions due to stormy weather.

Grace Families, we appreciate all of the time and expense you've put into preparing a wonderful Teacher Appreciation Pot Luck Lunch for our Teachers tomorrow, but unfortunately we will be closed due to the weather.

MISD is officially closed for tomorrow. As of right now, CISD has not made a determination, but if we receive word, we will post an update for our families located in CISD. Please share this post with the families you're connected with here on Facebook. Stay safe! #Grace #SafetyFirst

Montgomery County updates its list of road closures; 3 east county roadways still closed

regarding the road situation in Montgomery County:

yourconroenews.com The Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management is advising commuters about three unpassable Wednesday morning, with others deemed pasable but drivers asked to exercise caution when using them.

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Ok Lutherans — who sits in the same pew every week? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Meal Train for The Cleric Family

mealtrain.com Mr. Dave is finally having his long awaited hip surgery. Let's show our love and support of the Cleric family by helping them with meals during the first week or so of Mr. Dave's recovery. Mrs. Jennifer is always one of the first people to volunteer to help others, so let's pour the love back into h...