In early March, Mid-South District President, Rev. Dr. Roger Paavola was invited to serve as guest speaker and Bishop in Residence (an honorary English title) during the three-day convocation at Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. An alumnus of the seminary and affiliated Brock University, Paavola participated in meetings with seminary students […]
The Church is one body but its members are different
– By Jean Philippe Paul This is a comparison written by one of Trinity/HOPE’s feeding program directors who has traveled for us to the United States for presentations. Jean Philippe is Haitian and shares this experience in English which is not his native language. Even though Haitian Christians serve the same God with the U.S. Christians, […]
Tanzania Mission Trip-May 19, 2016
A team of 13 will be leaving for Tanzania on May 19th for a mission trip to the South East of Lake Victoria Diocese (SELVD). The Mid-South District has been sending teams to Tanzania since 2004. The Kishapu district, the area we will be visiting this year, is a very dry and poor area with […]
2016 Youth Leader Forum – Success
Seventeen youth leaders from across the Mid-South District attended the Youth Leader’s Forum in Memphis on January 29-30, 2016. The forum provided participants with ideas, solutions, resources and support in their ministry. During roundtable discussions, the group developed a list of more than twenty topics to discuss over the two-day period. The participants served as […]
Sr. High Mid-Winter Retreat
Sr. High Mid-Winter Retreat for grades 9th grade and up was held February 12-14, at the Lutheran Camp on Mt Petit Jean. What an uplifting weekend! We thank God for all the lives that were touched and give thanks to Him for allowing us, the Arkansas and Memphis youth and leaders, to enjoy fellowship together.
Rev. Tracy Nelson Installation
Rev. Tracy Nelson, member of Our Savior, Nashville, has been on non-active candidate status on Synod’s clergy roster while assisting with visitation to homebound members. With President Paavola’s authorization to make his status active and available for call, Our Savior extended a call to Tracy to serve as part time associate pastor for visitation. After […]
Installation of Rev. Daniel Hawkins
The installation of Rev. Daniel Hawkins at Redeeming Grace Lutheran Church, Munford, TN, was held on Sunday, February 14, 2016. With Pastor Hawkins are Rev. Dr. Roger Paavola, President of the Mid-South District and Rev. David Hormann, Executive Director of Mission and Ministries, Mid-South District.
Installation of Rev. Joel Krogen
The installation of Rev. Joel Krogen as pastor for Zion Lutheran, Waldenburg and Hope Lutheran, Batesville, AR was held at Zion Lutheran on Sunday, February 7. Pictured in the photo are: Rev. Joel Krogen, Rev. Dr. Roger Paavola, President of the Mid-South District, Rev. David Tews, and Rev. Russell Shewmaker.
Stephanie Weiser Celebrates 28 Years of Service
The Mid-South District staff gathered to celebrate 28 years of faithful service by Stephanie Weiser. Food, fellowship and many laughs were enjoyed by District staff, current and retired, along with Stephanie’s family. The theme of the dinner was quarters. President Paavola and Stephanie had a running joke that every time something went wrong at the District […]
Cycle & Serve Tour Is Here! April 17-May 1 Across the Mid-South District After months of preparation and training, the Mid-South District’s 50th Anniversary “Cycle & Serve Tour” is finally here! From April 17-May 1, Pastor Bill Ondracka of Christus Victor Lutheran Church (Knoxville, TN) will set out on a two-week cycling journey across […]
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