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Thanksgiving Eve Worship 2024

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Let us Give Thanks to the Lord

Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service – November 27 – 7 p.m.

You are invited to attend the annual Thanksgiving Eve service this Wednesday, November 27, 2024.  The service will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the building of our partner church, Waldeck Evangelical Lutheran Church.  That church is located at 6915 Waldeck Church Lane.  This is at the intersection of FM 2145 and FM 1291, just 6.5 miles south of Ledbetter.

Again this year is that we have invited the other two churches from the Crossroads Shared Lutheran Ministries to worship with us.  The people of St. Paul Lutheran in Shelby and Bethlehem Lutheran in Round Top will join with us for this special time of giving thanks.  Of course, all from the community are invited to participate, even if they are not members of any of these four churches.

Even with the busy schedule of the holiday, it is good to take a notable pause to gather for worship, to pray, to thank Lord, to show our thanks in the Holy Communion, and more.  So, just before the big day, our national day of Thanksgiving, take time to gather with one another to thank the Lord and sing his praise.

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Seafarers Boxes 2024 – New Time for Packing

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Christmas Boxes for Port of Houston Seafarers 2024

New Time: 9:00 a.m. on Monday, November 25, 2024

You are invited to participate in this continued ministry of MLLC.  The Men in Mission of MLLC initiated the caring work of Christmas Boxes for Port of Houston Seafarers. This is a congregational project this year. We have heard that the Seafarers Christmas Boxes are needed more now than ever. The total number of boxes given by all organizations for Christmas 2023 was 8,659.

Our love for these neighbors will help them to know the love of God and to make life less difficult for them.  We will be collecting items and preparing the Christmas Boxes for the Port of Houston Seafarers.  The goal for this year is 100+ boxes.

The Packing Day for the Boxes for Seafarers is Monday, November 25, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.  The work will take place in the Parlor, near the church offices.  All are invited to participate.

 

For this year, please gather items such as these for the men on the ships – you can buy things throughout the spring, summer, and fall drop these off at any time up until 9 a.m. on November 25, 2024.  There is a large blue storage bin for this purpose in the room directly across from the church office.

If you have any questions, please contact Pastor David Tinker

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The Port of Houston Chaplains note this about the list:  Full-sized items are preferred over small travel size.  Please no liquid soap, bar soaps or bottled water.

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Here is the 2024 list of requested items:

Please provide new items.  Consider how to love your neighbor in how you choose and give items.

Band-aids (fabric)

Body Wash/Soap

Dental Floss
Antiperspirant/deodorant
Disposable razors

Gold Bond cream
Gold Bond powder

Hairbrush or comb

Hand wipes

Lip balm
Lotion
Nail clippers/Nail grooming kit

Q-tips
Shaving cream

Shampoo/Conditioner/Body Wash – 3-in-1

Toothbrush/Toothpaste

Baseball caps (new)

Chewing Gum/Hard candy

Earbuds/headphones

Flashlights with batteries

Handkerchiefs

Key chains

Magnets

Mechanical pencils/pens

Needle and thread/sewing kit

Non-perishable snacks

Playing cards

Pocket sized notebooks

Pocket calendars 2025

Socks (new)

Texas Souvenirs

T-shirts (new) sizes M, L, and XL

Word search books/Sudoku books

Reformation Sunday at Lutherhill 2024

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Worship on Reformation Sunday

Special Worship Schedule and Location – October 27

No Service at Waldeck on October 27 – Worship at Lutherhill instead.

We will have worship on Sunday, October 27, but it will not be at MLLC. Instead, worship will be held at our local Lutheran Church camp, Lutherhill.  We will gather for worship at 9:30 a.m. in the Carby Chapel on the ground of the camp.  The photo above shows the Carby Chapel from the road and parking lot viewpoint.

The camp is located at:

3782 Luther Hill Road

La Grange, Texas 78945

The entrance to Lutherhill is on FM 2145, about 5 miles south of the Waldeck Church.

After Worship – kids time

Sunday School for children, led by Lutherhill staff

We look to have a strong showing from the people of Waldeck Evangelical Lutheran Church, and all the Crossroads churches, for this special event.

Remember, we will not have a Sunday morning worship service on October 27, at Waldeck (or any of the Crossroads Shared Lutheran Ministry congregations).

Saturday Evening Worship Service – October 26

At MLLC we will offer their usual, Saturday evening service on October 26, at 6 p.m.  –  All are welcome.

Reformation Sunday

The Crossroads Shared Ministry Committee chose this date for our shared worship service due to it being a special day for Lutheran Christians.  October 31, 1517, was when Martin Luther posted the 95 Theses on the Castle Church Door in Wittenberg, Germany. See this web page for more about the 95 Theses:  https://mllccarmine.com/martin-luthers-95-theses/ 

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Regarding your offerings:

The offering at the 4 Church service may be given as follows –

  1. By your regular offering envelope from your respective church.
  2. Cash or check – Checks pay to your chosen church

The offering will then be separated by tellers –

  1. Envelopes will go to each respective church
  2. Checks (without envelopes) will go to the Church shown as the payee
  3. All cash will be counted and given to the Lutherhill Ministries to support their facilities expansion.
  4. There will also be a separate basket at the back of the church for separate & special donations toward Lutherhill’s capital campaign that has been underway for funding the construction of a new dining hall and retreat facilities near Carby Chapel.

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Getting to Lutherhill

We encourage you to bring folks who may be uncomfortable traveling to the camp on their own, or who would need a ride.  This will be a wonderful event for all ages.

Lutherhill is located just north of La Grange at 3782 Lutherhill Rd, La Grange, TX 78945. Once you enter the main camp entrance, you will be heading east.  Follow the long gravel road until you see the signs for Carby Chapel.  This will lead you to follow a road to the left/north, which leads to the chapel.  This part of the camp is depicted on the map noted right below on this page.

Carby Chapel is in the north central part of the camp.

Here is a close up of the portion of a map with Carby Chapel and nearby parking.

This is a once a year special event in which we gather with our group of 4 Crossroads Shared Lutheran Ministry partner churches for a time of worship and learning.

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The four Crossroads Shared Lutheran Ministry congregations are:

St. Paul Lutheran in Shelby (Fayetteville)

Bethlehem Lutheran in Round Top

Waldeck Evangelical Lutheran in Ledbetter

Martin Luther Lutheran in Carmine

Gladys Roemer Obituary

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We Remember Gladys Roemer

We grieve and we give thanks for the life and ministry of Gladys Roemer.  She died on Friday, October 4, 2024, after a recent decline of her health. Gladys was a longtime member of MLLC. She and her late husband Herbert joined MLLC in 2001.

Gladys will lie in state at Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 West Main, Brenham, from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Tuesday, October 8, 2024 for those who wish to pay their respects.

A visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, October 9, 2024, from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at MLLC in the Parlor. Funeral services will be held at Martin Luther Lutheran Church of Carmine on on that same day, October 9, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor David Tinker officiating. Burial will follow the service at Carmine Cemetery.  A memorial luncheon will be back at the church following the committal service.  All are welcome at all events.

Information about memorial contributions is on this page after the obituary.  Please consider supporting these organizations with monetary gifts in memory of Gladys.

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THE OBITUARY

Gladys Marie (Eickenhorst) Roemer

August 25, 1935 – October 4, 2024

Gladys Marie (Eickenhorst) Roemer, 89, the widow of Herbert O. Roemer, Jr., passed away October 4, 2024, in Brenham.

Gladys was born August 25, 1935, to Ben and Laura (Loesch) Eickenhorst in the William Penn community of Washington County. She was baptized on November 3, 1935, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church of William Penn by Pastor C.J. Appel. Gladys was confirmed June 5, 1949, at Saint Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Sandy Hill by Pastor A. M. Fielder. Her Confirmation Bible Verse was 1 Corinthians 6:20, which reads: “For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.” On January 31, 1959, she was united in marriage to Herbert Roemer, Jr. at Grace Lutheran Church in Brenham with Rev. Arnold Mueller officiating. For about 40 years she and Herbert were members of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Houston. In retirement in 2001 they joined Martin Luther Lutheran Church of Carmine.

Mrs. Roemer is survived by her brothers and sisters in law: Glen and Rose Eickenhorst of South Carolina and Johnnie Lee and Elois Eickenhorst of Brenham.  She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Loyce Murray of Brenham, brother-in-law and sisters-in-law Clarence and Linda Roemer of Schulenburg and Alice Wiederhold of Caldwell. Many nieces and nephews are also left to cherish her memory.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert, her parents, 2 brothers, a sister, and several nieces and nephews.

Serving as pallbearers will be Scott Roemer, Mark Roemer, Ricky Roemer, Vince Neal, Timmy Murski, and Glenn Eickenhorst, II.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Martin Luther Lutheran Church or Hospice Brazos Valley.

Martin Luther Lutheran Church General Fund

PO Box 362

Carmine, TX 78932

979-278-3388

mluther@industryinet.com

Online Giving Web Site:  https://mllccarmine.com/online-giving/

After going to the secure giving link, use the line “Memorial Gifts” for you gift designation. Remember to note, “Gladys Roemer” on the memo line, so the gift will be passed along to the right committee.

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Hospice Brazos Valley

302 E. Blue Bell Rd.

Brenham, Texas 77833

979-277-9525

https://www.hospicebv.org/

 

Bethlehem Christian Families 2024

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Bethlehem Christian Families

On Saturday and Sunday, February 10 and 11, 2024, we will have a special opportunity to view products and creations in olive wood created by the hands of Christian artisans in and around the Holy Land region. The Rishmawi Family has been designated as the representative for these wonderful Christian artisans and has been authorized to show their olive wood carvings.

These items will be displayed on tables in the parlor (the room near the Sanctuary and the church offices).  The items will be available both before and after our regular worship services.  These are on Saturday, February 10, at 6:00 p.m., and on Sunday, February 11, at 10:00 a.m.

Most, if not all, of the items on display will also be available for purchase.  The sale of these items supports the Christian families and their ongoing witness to the Gospel in the land of Jesus’ birth and ministry.

We have welcomed our Christian brothers and sisters from the Holy Land to MLLC over the years for we are united in our faith in the saving work of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Body of Christ stands together in faith, hope, and love.

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The tradition of Olive wood carvings in the Holy Land has been handed down from father to son since the 12th century. Due to the difficulties the last few years in the Middle East, tourism has been dramatically reduced and these folks have suffered greatly.  This is causing the Christian community to immigrate to different countries leaving the Christian population at 2% today from 25% fifteen years ago.

We invite you to visit their display tables and view some of the finest handcrafts available from the Holy Land.  This Family strives to bring these fine carvings to our church.

You can view these beautiful items On-Line @ http://www.bethlehem-art.com/

“We call on our churches worldwide to recognize that the very presence of the Christian communities in the Holy Land is threatened by the severity of the present conflict and by the economic devastation the conflict has caused. When the Mother Church is endangered, the entire Churches must be involved “   – The Christian Bishops of Jerusalem