April 2016
LINC San Antonio
Linking people to people, and linking people to Christ
LINC'd Through The Details
"The Lord has blessed this cooperative effort we call LINC SA with VERY gifted staff, as well as with gifted and dedicated volunteers who are involved in amazing ministries in this area...with more to come under God's blessing. May the Lord's glory be revealed in what is yet to happen!" - Pastor Carlos Boerger, president of the LINC San Antonio Board of Directors
Many people think that LINC ministry happens only through the staff leadership and programs that are developed for volunteer opportunities. There is a very important part of LINC ministry that happens primarily "behind the scenes" and keeps things moving forward. That part is our Board of Directors. This team comes together every two months to discuss the ministry that is happening, the financial reports, and how to keep things progressing in a healthy and safe way. They are very much the backbone of the organization. Board Member Judie Jones has this to say about her role on the board: "As the board sets policy and oversees the budget, we are an important part of the mission of LINC. I daily pray for the unsaved and keep LINC in prayer to be blessed as we work so this can be accomplished, with the guidance of the Holy Spirit. My confirmation verse was Matthew 28:19...'Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit'. ..and this is just one of the ways I feel I can do this. LINC is vital in leading LCMS members to outreach in our greater San Antonio area as it brings LCMS churches together in various ways to serve." The treasurer of the board is Skip McBrine, and he has this to say about his experiences: "Every ministry needs someone to take care of the little details. I try to help in that regard. I enjoy the people LINC brings me into contact with. I like knowing the small way I help the ministry. I learn more and more of life with Christ through my interactions with LINC and its people. I continue to marvel at how the Lord uses LINC and the people involved with it to expand His kingdom!" Secretary of the board, Becky Bartelt, says this about her role: "It takes many gifts to make an organization run - many parts to the body and all are necessary. I can take minutes fairly easily and accurately, so I am glad to be of service in this way. It has been a joy to see how God has used various people and their gifts at various stages of LINC's growth. I pray he will continue to use LINC to grow his family in San Antonio." LINC San Antonio has a place for all types of people with all types of gifts and talents. If you would like to explore how you could best use your gifts and talents to help our ministry, please contact one of our staff members! We are happy to help you find your role in linking people to people and linking people to Christ with us!
* Write a check and mail it to LINC San Antonio @ 5323 Blanco Rd, SATX 78253 * Donate online at www.lincsa.org * Select a LINC project and apply for a Thrivent Action Team * Help us look for and apply for grant opportunities * Schedule a staff member to speak to your congregation, small group, neighborhood, etc. and collect a special offering * Pray for us! Contact Pastor Ely Prieto to join our prayer team.
Saturday, April 30th Seminar led by Pastor Mike Newman on the Book of Revelation at Christ Our Savior 9am-2pm, contact Laura Sanders Saturday, May 14th Spiritual Retreat at Haven for Hope, contact Ely Prieto Saturday, May 21st Military Ministry at VA Fisher House, contact Lydia Garvey June 13-16 VBS at Christ Our Savior, contact Lydia Garvey
Invite LINC staff to come and speak with you, your family, your small group, your congregation, etc. to stay informed about what is happening in your city! We would love to have you involved!
Contact Us:
Ely Prieto Executive Director elyp@lincsa.org 210-365-9217
Every Monday Adult Small Group at Haven for Hope 6:30pm Every Tuesday House Bible Study - contact Pastor Prieto for details 7:00pm Every Thursday Latchkey Ministry at Christ Our Savior 4:30pm Every Thursday Zumba for Life at Christ Our Savior 6:00pm Every Thursday Bible Study & Worship at Haven for Hope 6:30 Every Friday Men's Support Group at Christ Our Savior 8:30am Every Friday Single's Bible Study @ Sanders' Home, contact for details 7:30pm
Calendar of upcoming events
5323 Blanco Rd San Antonio, TX 78216 www.lincsa.org
Laura Sanders Administrative Assistant & Women's Ministry Facilitator laura.sanders@lincsa.org 210-843-6020
WAys to support our ministry:
Lydia Garvey Urban Mission Developer lydiag@lincsa.org 210-701-6607