Reverend Norman Groteluschen SAVE THE DATE – Sunday, October 26 RSVP BY OCT. 13 On Sunday, October 26, we will honor our dear friend, shepherd and pastor — Reverend Norman Groteluschen — on the 65th anniversary of his ordination into the ministry with a dinner at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 5296 Park Avenue, Memphis. […]
Youth Help with Tornado Relief
“Free to Serve” Youth Help With Central Arkansas Tornado Relief Work -Ed Mell The West Region Youth of the Mid-South District LCMS held a “Free to Serve” Youth Servant Event for both Junior and Senior High Youth July 3rd through July 6th (Thursday evening through Sunday morning). The Youth Servant Event was hosted by Christ […]
Concordia Plan Services – Q&A on 2015 Health Plans
As we move into the employer election period for 2015, Concordia Plan Services would like to take a moment to answer the questions of our employers about the Affordable Care Act, exemption status, and the benefit of our 2015 health plans. You are invited to attend a special webinar presentation where you will be able […]
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Hobby Lobby
July 2, 2014 Some of you have inquired about the impact of the decision on the Concordia Health Plan. Today, Ann Stillman, our VP and General Counsel, submitted a blog piece explaining the legal implications of the Hobby Lobby case. I thought you might be interested in this. July 1, 2014 The United States Supreme […]
Messiah Lutheran Church
Pea Ridge, Arkansas On Palm Sunday, April 13, 2014, six young people were confirmed. Pastor Richard Mayer, pictured at left, was assisted by Pastor Stan Jones, emeritus. The confirmands were from left: Makenly Dorsey, Macy Westphal, Justin Zielke, Adam Larson, Jacob Adams, and Kenneth Dorsey. “Hold that fast which you have, that no man take […]
COMPASS and Shepherd of Peace Lutheran Church | Maumelle, AR Marc Higgins, President
When we voted to have the SWOT event (now COMPASS) I did not know what a positive, productive, fruitful outcome it would have. We started Shepherd of Peace Lutheran Church over 20 years ago. When the church planter pastor retired, we did not have time to assess the impact of his retirement on the congregation. […]
Compass – Redeemer Lutheran Church Paragould, AR
Pastor Paavola, I would like to thank you on behalf of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Paragould, for everything that you and the Mid-South District have done to help Redeemer move to a new chapter in our Lord’s ministry. In the past, we have had some obstacles, but, now it seems now that things are turning […]
Resolution Seeking Support for Pro-Life Amendment 1
At the recent East District pastor’s conference, a resolution presented by Pastor Young was unanimously passed regarding an important pro life amendment that will appear on the ballot in the next Gubernatorial election in November of 2014 in Tennessee. Read the Resolution Signed by President Paavola For further information on this amendment and updates please […]
Students assigned to Mid-South District from Concordia Theological Seminary
It is our pleasure to announce the students who have been assigned to the Mid-South District from Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana. CANDIDATES David Appold, associate pastor, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Paducah, KY Eric Phillips, Concordia Lutheran Church, Nashville, TN VICARS Jonathan Durkopp, Peace Lutheran Church, Prairie Grove, AR Robert Wacker, Holy Spirit Lutheran […]
Central Arkansas Tornado Relief – Memorial Day Weekend Servant Event
Central Arkansas Tornado Relief – Memorial Day Weekend Servant Event Our initial servant event for our District congregations (and others from around Synod) will take place over Memorial Day weekend. Please contact Ed Mell to schedule your team or for more information about what to bring, possible housing accommodations, etc. Let us know the number […]
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