The Rite of Installation was held on Sunday, January 30, 2022 for the Rev. Michael Edwards at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Cabot, Arkansas. Joining in the Rite were (L-R) Rev. David Vandercook, Circuit Visitor, President Roger Paavola, Rev. Michael Edwards, Rev. Kevin Conger, Regional Vice-President, and Rev. David Witte, vacancy pastor for Our Savior Lutheran […]
Installation of Rev. Mark Bushuiakovish
The Rite of Installation for Pastoral Ministry was held on Sunday, February 6, 2022, for Rev. Mark Bushuiakovish as Associate Pastor for Our Savior Lutheran Church, Nashville, TN. Picture are: (Front L-R) Emeritus President David Callies, President Roger Paavola, Rev. Mark Bushuiakovish, Rev. Lane Reuter, Senior Pastor, Our Savior Lutheran Church, and Rev. Ken Shaw, […]
LERT update from Paducah
It was Friday, December 10th, 2021. We were all set to host a Christmas party for the board of elders at our home here in Paducah. My wife and I had heard that the conditions would be ripe for a tornado. Should we cancel the Christmas party? We figured that this time would be like […]
Job Comfort dog—Collierville
At Christ the King, Memphis, congregants are accustomed to seeing the wagging tail and friendly eyes of Job Comfort Dog every Saturday and Sunday before and after worship. Children line up to pet this beautiful, well-trained golden retriever, and adults come by to get their weekly dose of that silky fur and calm countenance. Out […]
Experiencing School Through the Eyes of a Haitian Child
Schools in Haiti share some commonalities with American schools, but there are many differences that impact the future prosperity of this nation. In Haiti, the government funds education for only 20% of the children in the entire nation. Because of this, 98% of the schools in Haiti are private schools, often supported by organizations in […]
Installation for Rev. Neil Vanderbush
The Rite of Installation for Rev. Neil Vanderbush was held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Memphis, on Sunday, December 5, 2021. Pictured (Front L-R) Rev. Sawyer Meyer, Beautiful Savior, Olive Branch; President Roger Paavola; Rev. Neil Vanderbush; Rev. Michael Sneath, Immanuel, Memphis. (Middle L-R) Rev. Clayton Seller, Faith, Collierville; Rev. David Vandercook, Trinity, North Little Rock; […]
Faith Lutheran Celebrates
Faith Lutheran Church in Bentonville, AR celebrated the remodeling of their sanctuary with a dedication service in October. Many in the congregation donated to this project and helped in the remodel, the three most instrumental were Tim Peters (left), Dayton Gehler (middle), and Benny Stovall (right). We also appreciate Bruce Greene who has always been […]
Life Ministry in the New Year
Life Sunday 2022 – “God Chose You” is Lutherans For Life’s theme for Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, which is set for January 23, 2022. Marches for Life around the United States in 2022 Jan. 8: ChicagoMarch for Life ChicagoJan. 21: Washington, D.C.National March for LifeJan. 22: St. Paul, Minn.March for LifeJan. 22: San FranciscoWalk […]
TORNADOES CARVE DEADLY PATH THROUGH MID-SOUTH COMMUNITIES
You Can Help Through the District’s Disaster Relief Fund As you know, devastating tornadoes struck numerous communities across Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky and Illinois in the evening and early morning hours of December 10 and 11. The death toll is staggering and continues to rise, while the devastation to property along the 250-mile storm path is […]
Installation of Rev. Willie Travis Grills
Zion of Avilla Lutheran Church (Alexander, AR) The installation of the Rev. Willie Travis Grills took place at Zion of Avilla Lutheran Church in Alexander, AR, on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Pictured for the Rite of Installation are: Front (L-R) Rev. Sawyer Meyer, Beautiful Savior, Olive Branch; President Roger Paavola; Rev. Willie Grills; Rev. Kevin […]
