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Sneaking in through the Doggie Door We have always had an alarm system in our home since one of our neighbors had a break-in a few years ago. The alarm system was controlled and monitored by people miles away. But if the alarms detected one of our doors or windows opening when we weren’t home, […]

Back to School in Haiti

On September 3rd thousands of Haitian children will go back to school with great anticipation. They know a new school year not only means furthering their education, it also means receiving a nutritious noon meal again each day. This year Trinity HOPE is expanding the feeding programs by adding 6 new schools and expanding the […]

Job Comfort Dog and the Shelby County Board of Commissioners

On July 23, 2018, Job Comfort Dog made an appearance before the Shelby County Board of Commissioners to receive a special resolution from the Commission acknowledging and thanking Job and Christ the King Lutheran Church and School for their community outreach and compassionate ministry.  County Commission Chair Heidi Shafer presented the resolution and invited handler […]

Calling all Youth Leaders & Ministry Teams

Register by August 30th to guarantee your room at the discounted rate Register Online for Youth Leader Conference September 14 & 15, 2018 @ Grace Lutheran Church in Murfreesboro, TN Register Online Now || Download the Schedule Youth leaders (both called and volunteers), from across the Mid-South are invited to ‘ROOT’ where we will Relax, Connect […]

Christ Academy Attendees

Three young men from the Mid-South District attended Christ Academy at Concordia Theological Seminary (CTSFW), Fort Wayne, Indiana, this summer. It was an opportunity to explore the vocation of pastor, learn what it is like to live and learn on campus, and to meet other theologically-minded men their age. Christ Academy was held from June 17-30 for young men in […]

Pastoral training in the South East of Lake Victoria Diocese (SELVD)

Pastoral training continues in the SELVD as the 3rd group of pastoral candidates came to Negezi training center for the July training classes. This week, Dr. Naomichi Masaki, from Concordia Theological Seminary Fort Wayne (CTSFW), is teaching classes on Christology and the Lord’s Supper for the pastoral and deaconess training programs. This was his fourth […]

Church Planting in the South East of Lake Victoria Diocese (SELVD)

Two weeks and 2745 were baptized Two teams of 23 adults from the Mid-South District went to Tanzania in May for mission trips to the Southeast of Lake Victoria diocese (SELVD). Each trip lasted for approximately two weeks. The teams were made up of members from 8 Mid-South congregations and 4 LCMS congregations from other […]

Katie’s Garden

Grace Lutheran Church, located in Murfreesboro, TN, kicked off a community outreach project in the spring of 2018. Named Katie’s Garden, it commemorates Katharina Luther’s contributions to their community in Wittenberg. The garden team at Grace grows a variety of vegetables, including zucchini, acorn squash, beans, peppers, cucumbers, and tomatoes. Volunteers from the congregation have […]

Christus Victor Lutheran Church (CVLC) welcomes new members

July has been an exciting month as CVLC was blessed with an adult confirmation. Scott Gloeckner who had taken new member classes, and sat through confirmation class with his son, asked to be confirmed in front of the church (pictured left). On the July 15th CVLC welcomed new members, Tom and Christine Smith (right).