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IMPORTANT UPDATE - NEW ADDRESS:
NLHMS
P. O. Box 9126
Richmond Heights, MO 63117
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Sharing the Good News
Assist, Mentor, Empower, and Nurture Lutheran congregations, leaders, and Districts of the LCMS to fulfill the Great Commission of Our Lord Jesus Christ among Hispanics
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OUR PURPOSE
The purpose of the National Lutheran Hispanic Mission Society is to support and encourage Hispanic Ministry in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
The Hispanic Mission Society sponsors the National Hispanic Convention as well as provides scholarships to students preparing to serve the Hispanic Ministry of the LCMS at our Concordia Seminaries and Universities
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Mission Society Officers
2006-2009
Rev. Eloy Gonzalez - President
Rev. Samuel Gomez - Secretary
Rev. Jim Linderman - Member at Large
Rev. John Durkovic - Scholarship Chair
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GENERAL ASSEMBLY NOTES...
The General Assembly meeting on Tuesday July 18th provided an opportunity for the members of the Hispanic Mission Society to discuss mission challenges and opportunities among Hispanics in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
The annual financial report was provided by the Treasurer. This report reflected the involvement of the Mission Society with the planning of the II National Hispanic Convention and the present contribution commitments by its members.
Rev. John Durkovic, Chairman of the Dr. Melendez Scholarship Fund, presented the names of 3 students awarded scholarships to attend LCMS universities and seminaries. These are full time students preparing for full time ministry among Hispanics. See Scholarships for details.
A motion was made an approved by the assembly to purchase copies of the book Feed My Sheep by Michael Doyle. These books are to be send to the libraries of all LCMS universities and seminaries. Feed My Sheep chronicles the history of Hispanic Missions in the Pacific Southwest District of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod.
During the assembly, elections for President and Secretary of the Mission Society were held. Dr. Robert F. Gonzalez and Rev. Samuel Gomez were elected as President and Secretary for a 2 year term.
During the General Assembly meeting in 2007, there will be elections for Vice-President, Treasurer and a Member at Large.
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