October 2024 – Memphis Thank you to everyone who attended the “RALLY Together” Mid-South District Education, Youth & Family Conference in Memphis October 10-11. In addition to a great turn-out, the event featured engaging speakers and break-out sessions. The conference also provided many opportunities for educators, youth leaders, DCEs and family ministry professionals to collaborate […]
Knoxville Circuit Members Gather for First Convocation
Ten of the twelve Knoxville Circuit congregations gathered at Praise Lutheran Church, Maryville, on Sept. 28 for their first convocation. Pastor Derek Roberts of Praise Lutheran described it as “a larger gathering of circuit congregations during a year without national or district conventions…providing a chance to celebrate each congregation’s ministry.” Pastor David Graves of St. […]
Disaster Response – Rogers, AR Deployment
2024 Recap & Update On May 26, 2024 8 confirmed tornadoes touched down in Rogers, AR and the surrounding communities. In addition to tornadoes, straight line winds of 80 to 100 mph swept through the area. The Mid-South District office and our District Disaster Response Coordinator (DDRC), Janet Simko, in conjunction with our “DDRC in […]
Synodwide response to hurricanes in the southeastern U.S.
Dear friends in Christ, It has been two weeks since Hurricane Helene first came ashore as a Category 4 storm near Perry, Fla. Today, the estimated death toll from Helene stands at almost 250 people across seven states, with many people still unaccounted for, particularly in North Carolina. Within days of Helene’s landfall, the Rev. […]
Installation for Rev. Steven Teske
The Rite of Installation was held for the Rev. Steven Teske as Pastor for Immanuel Lutheran Church, Alexander, Arkansas on Sunday August 11. Participating in the Rite were (L-R) Karl Zeh, First, Little Rock; Rev. Emil Woerner, Bryant; Rev. Steven Teske; Rev. Kevin Conger, Hope, Jacksonville; Rev. David Vandercook, Maumelle and North Little Rock; and […]
Installation was held for Rev. James Martin
The Rite of Installation was held for Rev. James Martin as he joined the pastoral staff as Associate Pastor for Grace Lutheran Church, Clarksville, TN. Participating in the Rite were (Front L-R) Rev. Trae Fistler, Hopkinsville; Rev. Koh Yamamoto, Christ Lutheran, Paris; Rev. Shawn Smith, Senior Pastor-Elect, Grace, Clarksville; Rev. Larry Peters, Grace, Clarksville; Rev. […]
12 New Members Join St. Matthew
St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Conway, AR was blessed to receive twelve new members on Sunday, July 28, 2024. Most of these individuals are new arrivals to Conway. Seven transferred in from other congregations, three joined by profession of faith, and two were adult confirmands. We give thanks to the Lord of the Church for […]
Deaconess at Grace Lutheran
Knoxville, TN The Rite of Commissioning of Deaconess Christina Childers took place at Grace Lutheran Church, Knoxville, on Sunday, August 28, 2024. She was commissioned by Rev. Danny Anderson, Senior Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church.
Mission Trips…Join Us
What are you doing that is more important? Our next mission trip is tentatively scheduled to leave on May 22, 2025 arriving in Kilimanjaro Airport (Arusha) on the 23rd. We will spend one night there and then fly to Mwanza and travel by car to Shinyanga, the headquarters for the Southeast of Lake Victoria diocese. […]
Ralph Weiser Excellence in Ministry Award
Three Honorees Receive the District’s Ralph Weiser Excellence in Ministry Award in 2024 In 2017, the Mid-South District introduced a very special award to recognize the dedication and ministry–building work of individual lay people: The Ralph Weiser Excellence in Ministry Award. The award honors the life and work of the late Ralph Weiser, a long-time […]
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