On January 10, the towns of Olive Branch, Hernando, and Lewisburg in DeSoto County experienced two tornadoes in the early morning hours. The first of two reported tornadoes was rated an EF-1 storm by the National Weather Service with an estimated wind peak of 100 miles per hour, was 200 yards wide, and traveled 11.3 […]
Faith in the Home
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 […]
Life Plan for the New Year
In this New Year, I pray for the Lord to continue to give us wisdom and compassion in teaching and standing for the sanctity of human life. January is an important month for us to confess life boldly because of the unfortunate anniversary of Roe v. Wade, January 22, 1973. However, the whole year can […]
2019 Ralph Weiser Excellence in Ministry Award Recipient
District Announces The Mid-South District is pleased to announce Virginia (Ginny) Prince and her husband, the late Robert Prince, as the 2019 Ralph Weiser Excellence in Ministry Award recipients. The award was presented to Ginny Prince by Mid-South District President, Rev. Dr. Roger Paavola on Sunday, December 15 at her home congregation of Messiah Lutheran […]
Installation of Rev. Bradley Heinecke
The installation of Rev. Bradley Heinecke as pastor for Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Horseshoe Bend, AR was held at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Horseshoe Bend, AR on Sunday, November 3, 2019.
Sharing the Message of Salvation
“Jesus answered him, ‘Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.’” Luke 23:43 Consider how fortunate we are to be called His children living with His promise that we will be with Him in paradise one day. If you have ever been on the ocean in a boat during a storm […]
Faith Development at Home and at School
The Mid-South District of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod has schools that work together with parents to build children’s faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In this district we support 1 high school, 10 elementary schools, and 22 early childhood centers. So, the question that I would like to address is, “How […]
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, closed on their building loan
On the morning of December 17 Chapel of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Sharps Chapel, TN closed on their building loan from the Lutheran Church Extension Fund. The next step: Groundbreaking for their first church building early in 2020. Pictured — seated left to right Co-President Margo McCaffery; Treasurer Cindy Garretson; standing Co-President Tom McCaffery.
20 Years Strong – Exponentially Amazing
I recently read a book (Sun Stand Still) that really challenged my way of thinking about my faith. It forced me to ask, “Am I serving God within the limits I can accomplish, or am I serving through Audacious Faith and expecting Him to accomplish the impossible?”. Honestly, I didn’t like my answer. The author […]
Generation to Generation
G2G is going strong in the Mid-South District and we are excited to announce an opportunity to empower, equip and encourage parents, grandparents, teachers, pastors and all adults to pass on their faith to the next generation! Faith in the Home is coming to Nashville and Little Rock this Spring! Dr. Kim Marxhausen will be […]
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