The Southeast of Lake Victoria Diocese (SELVD) of the Lutheran church of Tanzania has witnessed tremendous growth. When a new congregation is formed, the members purchase and clear the land, pour the foundation, make the bricks, and construct the walls for the new building. This is a labor of love by the members many of […]
Grace Lutheran to Host Second Annual Hymn Festival
October 15, 2023 at 3:00 pm Grace Lutheran Church in Little Rock, Arkansas invites you and your congregation to enjoy its 2nd annual hymn festival on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at 3:00 PM. The hymns will be led by organist Jacquelyn Magnuson (Kantor, Grace Lutheran Church, Little Rock) and the adult choirs of Grace Lutheran […]
Ways to Help Wildfire Devastation in Hawaii
As we all pray for a swift end to the wildfires currently raging on the island of Maui, we also seek ways to help those impacted by the disaster. The Mid-South District has received communications from both the California-Nevada-Hawaii District of the LCMS and Lutheran Church Charities regarding their relief and assistance efforts. Please see […]
Tanzania Mission Trip 2023
Church Planting is more than a word in the Southeast of Lake Victoria (SELVD) Lutheran Church of Tanzania, it is a priority. The SELVD area is in two large Governmental Regions, Shinyanga and Simiyu. Bishop Yohana Nzelu told me “We have a vision of reaching all wards in these two regions by 2025 and all […]
District and Thrivent Send Hundreds to See Sound of Freedom
The recently released film Sound of Freedom has opened eyes and stirred hearts across the nation regarding the horrific reality of human trafficking, especially for the most vulnerable victims: innocent children. The film’s overriding message that “God’s children are not for sale” comes at a time when the Mid-South District is actively engaged in raising […]
Faith In Action
Disaster Response Team Is Ready to Roll! Communities across the Mid-South District have certainly experienced their share of natural disasters over the last few years. From tornadoes in Kentucky, to deadly flash floods in middle Tennessee and another round of tornadoes in Arkansas and west Tennessee, lives have been forever touched by nature’s devastating power. […]
Lutherans Connect to Deal with Disaster!
On July 18, Jan Simko, Mid-South District Disaster Relief Coordinator, was shocked by what she saw on a weather channel. Mayfield, Kentucky, was flooded—a community she and her Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT) had served in the aftermath of a devastating tornado in December of 2021, forming lasting friendships with those they met. Jan remembered […]
We Welcome Rev. Clarence Martin
The Rite of Installation was held for The Rev. Clarence Martin at Messiah Lutheran Church on July 23, 2023. Pictured are (Front L-R) Rev. Jim Belles, Grace Celebration, Cordova; President Roger Paavola; Rev. Clarence Martin; Rev. Russell Belisle, Cross of Calvary, Memphis. (Back L-R) Rev. William Zwick, Memphis; Rev. Neil Vanderbush, Emeritus, Memphis; Rev. Mark […]
We Welcome Rev. Jacob Childers
The Rite of Ordination and Installation was held for Rev. Jacob Childers on Sunday July 9, 20223 at Grace Lutheran Church, Knoxville. Pastor Childers was Called to become the Associate Pastor for Grace Lutheran after completing his Master’s of Divinity from Concordia Seminary, St Louis this Spring. Joining in the service were (Front L-R: Rev. […]
We Welcome Rev. Jeremy McDonald
The Rite of Installation was held for the Rev. Jeremy McDonald as he became the Pastor for Zion Lutheran Church, Ulm and Our Savior Lutheran Church, Brinkley/Rich, Arkansas. Rev. McDonald was originally ordained into the office of Holy Ministry as an Specific Ministry Pastor (SMP) and decided to attend the residential seminary at Concordia Theological […]
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