On this Rock I will build my Church (juu ya mwamba huu nitalijenga kanisa langu) Two months after the Mid-South District mission team left the little village of Mwakidiga in May 2017 the members of that new congregation joined together to clear land, dig a foundation, make bricks and build the church you see at […]
Happy Reformation!
That’s right, on October 31, 1517, a professor of theology and Catholic monk named Martin Luther nailed 95 questions – propositions – on the door of the Chapel at Wittenberg Castle Church. The sound of a hammer hitting a nail not only rang on the streets of Wittenberg, but sounded a revolution that has changed […]
Circuit Visitor Biannual Meeting Highlights
LCMS President Attends for Day of Discussion LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison was a special guest at the August 29 meeting of the Mid-South District Circuit Visitors. The group meets at the District office twice each year to share insights and encouragement, as well as learn about new resources and initiatives for congregations. The […]
Mid-South District Hosts a Weekend of Special Reformation Events
The Mid-South District is excited to host two outstanding events to mark the Reformation’s 500th Anniversary: • Reformation Choral Concert on Friday, October 13 (University of Memphis Rose Theater) • Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 14 (Immanuel Lutheran Church & School – Memphis) The Choral Concert will feature over 75 voices and instrumentalists, including students from […]
New Members Received
Sunday, Sept. 17 new members were received and welcomed with a new member potluck. What is notable is counting the children. These three families include 8 children. Grace has welcomed more than 30 infants, toddlers, youth, and adults into the Kingdom by Holy Baptism so far this year. Pastors are the Rev. Larry A. Peters […]
Special Dedication
During Chapel of the Good Shepherd’s worship service on September 24, our new baptismal bowl was dedicated to the Lord. Around the outside of the bowl is a quote from Galatians 5:22 — “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.” Although we don’t know who it will […]
Rev. Paul Donner’s 60th Anniversary
On Sunday, September 24th, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Paducah, KY celebrated Rev. Paul Donner’s 60th anniversary of his ordination and consecration into the Office of the Holy Ministry. We praise the Lord of the Church that He has permitted His servant Paul to serve His Church these many years and that He has sustained […]
School to School
Your Lutheran School Can Help Schools Impacted by Hurricanes as LCMS Launches “SCHOOL TO SCHOOL” Initiative and Website In response to the devastation resulting from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, LCMS School Ministry and LCMS disaster Response have developed a plan for response, support and assistance for schools in the areas that were affected by the storms; […]
Responding in God’s Love to Help Those Impacted by Hurricane Irma
While it is heartbreaking and overwhelming to see the devastation of Hurricane Irma–especially on the heels of the powerful storm in Texas–our resolve as Christians is always to help those in need. To assist our congregations as they make plans to help those impacted by this disaster, the Mid-South District Office recommends the following avenues […]
Pastor Mark & Sandi Eisold update from Naples, Florida
September 10, 2017 Dear Friends in Christ, As you know, we are currently serving the Lord in Naples, FL. Mark is planting a church called the “Golden Gate Pelican”- reaching out to non-English speakers. The church is serving a community of 70 people after just 9 months- most of whom are Spanish speakers. Once we […]
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