Bishop's Office

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Bookkeeper Job Description
Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod
of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Looking for a part-time (20 hours a week) Bookkeeper/Accounting Clerk with the following qualifications:

·         3-5 years experience

·         Knowledgeable in AR/AP

·         Highly organized and attention to detail

·         Prior experience as full charge bookkeeper

·         Good written and oral communication skills

·         Knowledge of Windows based PC Operating System

·         Proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel

·         Ability to work in a multi-task environment

Duties are:

·    Maintain a complete and systematic set of records of all financial transactions of the Synod

· Record detail of Synod financial transactions in appropriate journals and ledgers

·    Summarize and balance entries recorded in individual journals and ledgers and transfer date to general ledgers

·     Prepare monthly statements of income, expense, cash balances and fund balances

·   Maintain detail transaction register of all restricted and dedicated funds

·   Prepare for and coordinate the annual audit of the financial accounts and records of the synod

· Maintain regular communication with the Synod Treasurer

·   Other duties as assigned by the Bishop of the synod and/or the Administrative Assistant to the Bishop of the Synod

Please send your resume to Reyna Pereira, Administrative Assistant at 12707 North Freeway, Ste. 580, Houston, TX 77060 or e-mail reyna@gulfcoastsynod.org or fax it to 281/875-4716.

Volunteer Receptionist Job Description
Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod
of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

We are looking for part-time (20 hours a week) volunteer receptionists for our office. The persons we need have to be friendly, patient and interested in learning new things! Computer skills are valuable but not required. These persons will be needed from Tuesday to Thursday from 10 am to 3pm (time negotiable), lunch will be reimbursed.

Duties

·         Answer Phones and Direct Calls to right person

·         Greet Visitors

·         File & Label Files

·         Make Copies

·         Pick-up & Distribute Mail

·         Keep kitchen area & conference room clean

·         Schedule use of Conference Room

If you or someone you know are interested please send the  to Lucia Morales at 12707 North Freeway Ste. 580, Houston, TX 77060 or lucia@gulfcoastsynod.org or fax it to 281/875-4716.

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Youth and Family Ministry

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May 8, 2008

Director of Operations (see description below)

The scale of the youth gathering requires a capacity to work with flexibility and good humor under pressure.  This work includes weekend and evening meetings and full participation in New Orleans between the dates of July 16-26, 2009.

 Supervisor:  Peggy Hahn, Assistant to the Bishop, ELCA Youth Gathering ServantLife Team Leader

May 8, 2008

 Director of Administration (see description below)

Location:  New Orleans, Louisiana (No relocation funding available.)

Terms:  Contract Position June 2008 – August 31, 2009

Process: Resume’s should be sent to Peggy Hahn by May 16, 2008

 E-mail to peggy@gulfcoastsynod.org or

TX-LA Gulf Coast Synod, 12707 North Freeway # 580, Houston, TX  77060

 Qualifications:  A demonstrated ability for accuracy
 Good personal communication skills as well as computer, organizational and management skills are required.  Experience with spreadsheets, data management is also important.  College education or comparable work experience preferred.

Description: The ELCA Youth Gathering and the TX-LA Gulf Coast Synod are working together to provide meaningful service projects for 36,000 people in the greater New Orleans area July, 2009.  The person who fills this position will work closely with local congregations, long term disaster recovery organizations, local government, entertainment industry, agencies, organizations and institutions. 

 This work includes managing information, communication and contracts for projects developed to execute the ELCA Youth Gathering.  Attention to accuracy, details and follow through are critical.  Responsibilities include working closely with the Director of Operations, and the following planning teams of the ELCA Youth Gathering:  Communications Techology, ServantLife Team and Volunteer Team.

 The scale of the youth gathering requires a capacity to work with flexibility and good humor under pressure.  This work includes occasional weekend or evening meetings and full participation between the dates of July 16-26, 2009.

Supervisor:  Peggy Hahn, Assistant to the Bishop, ELCA Youth Gathering ServantLife Team Leader

Youth and Family Minister Position Available

 Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church (www.salembrenham.org), Brenham, TX is searching for a fulltime Youth and Family Minister.  This person should relate well to youth and their families, possess good leadership abilities, be fiscally responsible and be able to share God’s word from a Lutheran perspective.  This person would be responsible with the Youth and Family Ministry Team of Salem for planning, organizing and carrying out the youth and family ministry of Salem.  Salem seeks a person who is musically inclined, a good Christian role model and able to help lead the youth in worship and service.  A person with training and education in youth and family ministry is preferred.  Background and credit checks will be conducted.  Send resumes to Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1500 Salem RD, Brenham, TX 77833; e-mail – salembrenham@broadwaves.net; fax – 979-836-2799.  A job description is available from the above address, or contact the church office at 979-836-9320.

April 10, 2008

Summer Youth Ministry Internship
Spirit of Joy! Lutheran Church - The Woodlands, Texas
Texas Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod - ELCA
Summer 2008

Spirit of Joy! Lutheran Church is seeking a summer intern to work closely with the Pastor and the Youth and Family Team to plan, implement, and oversee Junior and Senior High ministry activities in an affluent, suburban community. The successful candidate will be a High School graduate with past leadership and Christian education experience, youth ministry involvement, and community service. Youth ministry students or those discerning a call into Youth Ministry are encouraged to apply.

 The goal of the internship is to develop skills in the intern and support Junior and Senior High students in their faith journey. This is an outstanding opportunity to serve and gain valuable experience in Youth Ministry.

 Specific Responsibilities include:
� Assist with design, planning, and implementation of Youth Ministry activities/goals
� Regular contact with the students through ministry events
� Attend the Senior High summer trip and/or confirmation camp
� Lead youth summer Sunday School
� Implement the Senior High program by planning and leading bimonthly events including the Bible Studies
� Promote student leadership and encourage service opportunities when possible.
� Coordinate youth volunteers at Day Camp (July 14 thru 18) and VBS (August 4 thru 7)
� Communication with parents and members of SOJ! about the summer program.
� Work closely with the Youth and Family (Lay Ministry) Team 

Time Commitment: Estimated average is 30 hours per week from June 1 through August 17

 Compensation: Salary is $3600 for the entire summer. Housing will be provided if the intern is not a local resident.

For more details, visit our website at www.sojoy.org

Please submit letter of interest and resume to:

Youth Committee
Spirit of Joy! Lutheran Church
7550 Crownridge Dr.
The Woodlands, TX 77382

Music and Worship Ministry

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Education Ministry

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Others

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March 18, 2008

If you are proficient in QUICK BOOKS, POWER POINT and MICROSOFT CHURCH WINDOWS

Holy Cross Lutheran at 7901 Westview, in Spring Branch, can offer you immediate employment for up to 37 1/2 hours per week as Parish Administrative Assistant - at a competitive rate- with some flexibility in a Monday-Friday schedule to be mutually agreed.

Please submit your resume - and availability - to Pastor Jim Berggren by e-mail  <hclc@holycross.us> fax (713- 686-9095) or phone 713-686-8253 for additional information.