Tanzania, ELCT-SELVD (Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tanzania – Southeast of Lake Victoria Diocese) Great news from Shaun Trump. Teams from the Mid-South District have been supporting ministry to the Albinos in the Shinyanga Region. This year during our visit to the Mwadui Lutheran Secondary School, the Head Master/Assistant Bishop Yohana Nzelu showed us 2 new […]
Ministry Fair 2021 at CTK
On a recent weekend in October, the congregation of Christ the King, Memphis, was invited to the Fellowship Hall before and after services to CTK’s Ministry Fair 2021. Over thirty active ministries within the congregation were represented, with creative displays and enthusiastic participants eager to share their goals and accomplishments – as well as the […]
Haiti Hunger Fight
Trinity HOPE serves over 52,000 meals a day to children in Christian schools in Haiti. At $0.27 each, these meals are completely funded by our donors. The work God does through your generous donations is amazing! Each year, we partner with local churches to FUNdraise for the schools they sponsor. These Haiti Hunger Fight events […]
Tanzania Update
Dave Brown, member at Ascension Lutheran Madison, recently sent the attached pictures from our friend Pastor Timotheo Alfred from Emmau Lutheran Church in Lyalu Tanzania. Emmau Lutheran currently is worshiping over 170 each Sunday. Pastor Timotheo expressed his thanks to those in the Mid-South District who sent money to the Southeast of Lake Victoria Diocese […]
Rev. JD Zischke Installed
Rev. JD Zischke was installed as pastor to Restoration Lutheran Church, Fayetteville, AR on October 17th, 2021. The Rite of Installation was performed by Rev. Joshua Willadsen, Fourth Vice-President. Front row (L-R) Rev. Joshua Willadsen, Rev. JD Zischke, Rev. Mark Krause; 2nd row Rev. Richard Mayer, Rev. Duncan Cox, Rev. Russell Shewmaker; 3rd row Rev. […]
11-Day Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
Nov 28 – Dec 8, 2022 Limited space available reserve your spot today! This Pilgrimage to the Holy Land is the experience of a lifetime. Visit the Biblical villages, explore the center of Jesus’ ministry, Capernaum, and relax on the Sea of Galilee. That is just the beginning of the tour with your host Rev. […]
Waverly Flood Aid
Thank you to all who gave The District response to the need in Waverly, TN, has been tremendous. On September 10, Pastor Philip Young (Redeemer, Nashville) and Pastor Ken Shaw (Trinity, Gallatin) delivered $23,000 of aid to organizations in Waverly and the families they serve. Pastor Young and Pastor Shaw met with the elders and […]
Waverly Aid
From Vanderbilt Army ROTC Waverly flood relief cleanup led by Redeemer’s Benjamin Nissing on 9/11/21. Benjamin is a Vanderbilt student (senior) and Army ROTC cadet. His home congregation is Trinity Lutheran, Bridgeton, MO. He attends Redeemer Lutheran, Nashville, during the academic year. Eighteen students from various universities around Nashville (Trevecca, Lipscomb, Belmont, TSU & Vandy) […]
Installation for Pastor Johnson
The Rite of Ordination and Installation was held for Rev. Anthony Johnson at First Lutheran Church, Hot Springs, AR on August 22, 2021. He was installed as Associate Pastor for First Lutheran. Joining Rev. Johnson were (L-R Front Row) Rev. Dr. Roger Paavola, Rev. Anthony Johnson, Rev. Jon Beyer, Rev. Dan McDougal. Top Row (L-R) […]
HELPING IN THE WAKE OF HURRICANE IDA
On the 16th anniversary of historic Katrina, the New Orleans area was once again hit hard by a powerful hurricane. It is heartbreaking and overwhelming to see the devastating effects of yet another gulf coast hurricane—especially for the greater New Orleans area where disasters have had such a lasting impact. We pray for all those […]
