Online Giving Through “Joyful Response” If you do not already have an online giving option in place, you can easily implement this tool through Joyful Response, a service that is provided by Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) through Vanco Services (the 3rd party processor). Payments are set up by ACH (Automated Clearing House) or by […]
Mid-South Congregations Offering Online Worship
As our communities respond to the COVID-19 pandemic by practicing social distancing, we can stay connected to God’s Word—and each other—through technology. Following is a list of Mid-South District congregations currently conducting worship services or other programs online*: * Please visit the specific congregation’s website or Facebook page for service details. Ascension Lutheran Church (Madison, TN)http://www.facebook.com/AscensionMadison/ […]
Mid-South District Hosting Dial-In Worship & Devotions
In the absence of group gatherings for worship amid the current pandemic, the Mid-South District will conduct a weekly Sunday service and Wednesday devotion via a live conference call. All that is needed to participate is a mobile phone or landline phone. This option is being made available for those who may not have access […]
LCMS Congregations Escape Serious Damage
NASHVILLE-AREA TORNADO UPDATE (March 4, 2020) As you know, devastating tornadoes struck Nashville and Cookeville, TN and surrounding areas early yesterday morning. A number of fatalities have been confirmed (at least 22 at this time), with more anticipated in the coming days. News photos and videos have revealed the scope and devastation of the disaster, […]
Kids Feeding Kids
It always warms my heart to see children follow Jesus when they see a need and give everything they have to care for other children less fortunate. God has commanded us to “train up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6. […]
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Welcomes New DCE
February 16, 2020 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (Chattanooga, TN) installed their new DCE, Miss Katie Baumann. A brunch followed the service as everyone welcomed Katie to Good Shepherd. Laying of hands by Assistant Pastor Rev. Edward Rosser (L), Officiant, Rev. Mark Rhoads and Head Pastor, Rev. Christopher Sheets (R)
God Continues to Work in Tanzania
On December 8, 2019, Agape Lutheran Church of Kahama in Tanzania ordained eight men into the Office of the Holy Ministry and installed five women as deaconesses. This congregation of 700 is a part of the South East of Lake Victoria diocese of The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (SELVD-ELCT). The five hour service also […]
Chili Bowl 2019
In November, 2019, Christ the King Lutheran Church held its Sixth Annual Chili Bowl for a Goal and Silent Auction in support of its adopted school of Mandou in Haiti and the feeding program of Trinity HOPE. With the funds raised, the children of this school are fed a nutritious daily meal of beans and […]
Las Posadas + Partnership = Sharing the Gospel Across Cultures
A partnership between two churches is opening doors for cross-cultural outreach. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Rogers, AR partnered with Cristo Para Todos (the Spanish-speaking congregation of Salem Lutheran Ministries) to host a Las Posadas event in December. Las Posadas is a traditional Hispanic celebration depicting Mary and Joseph’s search for lodging in Bethlehem. (The […]
Faith in the Home Forum 2020
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic and our desire not to put anyone at risk, we have decided to postpone the Faith in the Home events and plan to reschedule it for a later date. You will receive a refund (through Paypal) for any fees paid. Once a future date has been determined and all details […]
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