LOVE of CHRIST in PICTURES

February 2, 2003 was a big day in the life of Love Of Christ as this was Charter Sunday celebrated by Southwest Texas Synod Bishop Ray Tiemann as well as many other church dignitaries, members, associate members, and friends of Love of Christ. Following the Charter service a brunch was served at the Weslaco Best Western-Palm Aire. More than 200 folks celebrated this joyous occasion:

      Good friends celebrating together.            What a crowd !!!!!!             Everyone signs the charter......

      The Bishop welcomes us all to the Synod..      Pres.Sor nson, The Bishop, Pastors Gene, Carl, Harold

Love of Christ Outreach projects cover the works of many members and friends of the church. One of these programs is the service offered to Runn Elementary School of Donna, Tx. Volunteers mentor students. The church sponsors "The Sharing Place" a room where many donated items (clothing, quilts, blankets, bicycles, etc.) from Winter Texan home churches are contributed. Prior to Christmas the church throws a big Party with gifts to all the children. The church has even contributed to medical expenses for students without  resources to helpthemselves.                                                                                                       

Donna I.S.D. Elementary School    -   Former Principal Ophilia Gaona     -      and the school hallway

          Preparing a mentoring class                                                 "The Sharing Place"

For the last few years, just prior to the Christmas break at Runn School, Love of Christ has provided the students and their parents a big Christmas party, which features presents and goodies for all of the children. Below is a collage of  a recent party...Notice the smiles on everyone - students, parents, faculty, and members of Love of Christ!!

Other local outreach projects include "Souper Sunday" drives to aid the Rio Grande Food Bank and the Progresso, Tx. Community Center.

             "The 2007-08 Happy Stitchers" making quilts for those in need         

A FUN PROJECT held in February was the Rio Grande Lutheran Border Fest . Border Fest involved all of the Lutheran Churches on both sides of the Mexican/United States border. This is a great time  enjoyed by all, featuring foods, crafts, and activities found on both sides of the border as well as the many countries world-wide whose peoples contributed to the Lutheran backgrounds.    

                                          Crowds                                                     Foods ( Tortillas being prepared)

                                                     Entertainment                                                     Crafts

                                             More Crafts                                               and  More Entertainment

On March 13, 2008, as Spring approached, the Winter Texans who call Love of Christ their church in the Valley are thinking of their return home. The Social Committee held its annual Spring Fling to celebrate spring and wish all of those who make Love of Christ something special, God speed, a safe summer, and a quick return.

The men are in charge of set-up and the kitchen under the direction of Pastor Gene, and the gals do a                great job of the room decorations. Meat is provided by the Social Committee plus a pot-luck!!!

                                      Plenty of food  and dinner music too !!

At the conclusion of the meal, Pastor Harold and The Polka Band Wee Willie present a Polka Service

This year several quilts, made by Love of Christ quilters, were put up for bids to match for funds from Thrivent Financial and Insurance for church outreach programs