The Coronavirus has shut down travel to Tanzania for the foreseeable future. This has resulted in the cancellation of the mission trip for the Christ the King in Memphis group that was to take place in late May. The second team, scheduled for late June has not yet made a decision. This will be made […]
Small Town Ministry through the lens of COVID-19
St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lafe, AR has served our community of less than 500 by providing various food and social opportunities throughout the years. We have also recently completed the Mid-South District’s first Gen2Gen network along with 4 other congregations from West Region. As the reality of COVID-19 hit home, our ability to reach […]
Mid-South District completes first Generation to Generation Network
The first Mid-South District Generation to Generation Network seminar was held on February 22, 2020. Pictured below are Ben Freudenburg of Concordia Center for the Family-Family Friendly Partner Network, and leaders from Bella Vista Lutheran Church in Bella Vista, AR, Peace Lutheran Church in Conway, AR, Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Jonesboro, AR, Salem Lutheran Church […]
Tornado Response Fund Helping Mid-South Congregations and Communities
April 17, 2020 In addition to the difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 has been an active year for severe weather in our region. A number of areas across the Mid-South District have been impacted by tornadoes this spring—with some storms leaving a path of death and destruction in their wake. Most recently, the […]
Emmanuel Lutheran shares their story on adapting
Emmanuel (Hermitage, TN) has had a crazy spring, but God is good and we’re making lemonade out of lemons. We’re doing a lot of the same things other churches are doing (because of COVID-19) – live streaming our services on YouTube and Facebook. We’re also having Bible study, board meetings, and youth meetings through Zoom.We’re […]
Connect Class
When becoming a new member of a congregation, it may be a little daunting finding your way around, not only through the physical buildings, but through the labyrinth of ministries and fellowship opportunities that are offered to you. Who do you contact? Where do you go? How do you find the latest information and RSVP […]
Volunteers – The True Power Behind God’s Kingdom
Shortly before 1 am on the morning of March 3rd, an EF-3 tornado struck Nashville. It was on the ground for 60.13 miles, traveling for almost an hour from Nashville to Cookeville. The tornado destroyed homes, churches, schools and businesses along its path. The path of the tornado came within a 1/2 mile from Emmanuel […]
Pastor Ordained & Installed
Amid the pandemic and uncertainty of the times, the Church acted in bold faith to ordain Vicar Richard Neely Owen to the Office of the Holy Ministry and to install him as Pastor of Faith Lutheran Church, Hopkinsville, KY. The ordination had been planned for several months — long before the changes to our life […]
LIME Students’ Studies Trip
Soatanàna (Madagascar) Editors Note: This is an email from Joseph Randrianasolo to President Paavola, sharing the latest about the students of LIME. These photos stand as testimonies of your mission through education in Madagascar. Some of the students are not Christians. They are either Muslim or just ancestors worshippers. Through this studies trip (under the […]
Faith in the Home
Resources and Activities for Families The Mid-South District is pleased to share a variety of resources and ideas to help families build their faith—together! Check back frequently for new additions to our resource list: Activities for Children https://www.luthed.org/reformation-a-z-coloring-book/ Youth & Family • Bible study, devotionals, activities and more. • Materials being added relating to the […]
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