Thank you to all who gave The District response to the need in Waverly, TN, has been tremendous. On September 10, Pastor Philip Young (Redeemer, Nashville) and Pastor Ken Shaw (Trinity, Gallatin) delivered $23,000 of aid to organizations in Waverly and the families they serve. Pastor Young and Pastor Shaw met with the elders and […]
District News - Congregations
Waverly Aid
From Vanderbilt Army ROTC Waverly flood relief cleanup led by Redeemer’s Benjamin Nissing on 9/11/21. Benjamin is a Vanderbilt student (senior) and Army ROTC cadet. His home congregation is Trinity Lutheran, Bridgeton, MO. He attends Redeemer Lutheran, Nashville, during the academic year. Eighteen students from various universities around Nashville (Trevecca, Lipscomb, Belmont, TSU & Vandy) […]
Installation for Pastor Johnson
The Rite of Ordination and Installation was held for Rev. Anthony Johnson at First Lutheran Church, Hot Springs, AR on August 22, 2021. He was installed as Associate Pastor for First Lutheran. Joining Rev. Johnson were (L-R Front Row) Rev. Dr. Roger Paavola, Rev. Anthony Johnson, Rev. Jon Beyer, Rev. Dan McDougal. Top Row (L-R) […]
Welcome Rev. Morgan Hamilton
Christ Lutheran Church and School, Little Rock AR The Rite of Installation was held for Rev. Morgan Hamilton as Senior Pastor at Christ Lutheran Church and School, Little Rock on Sunday, August 1, 2021. Attending the installation included (Front Row L-R) Rev. Kent Schaff, President Roger Paavola, Rev. Morgan Hamilton, Rev. Kevin Conger, Rev. LeRoy […]
Leaders in Training 2021
Salem Lutheran Ministries (Springdale, AR) Written by Pastor Brandon Martin Each summer, Salem Lutheran Ministries (Springdale, Arkansas) develops a summer experience for teens and young adults called Leaders In Training (LIT). The purpose is to motivate and equip youth to follow Jesus, serve others, and become leaders in our community. This year we offered two […]
22nd annual Christ Academy: Timothy and Phoebe School
Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana Thanks be to God — Christ Academy High School was greatly blessed this year! From June 20th through July 3rd, thirty-nine young men and twenty-six young women participated in the 22nd annual Christ Academy: Timothy and Phoebe School at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This is […]
A Special Family Honor
Contributed By—Rev. Paul Hass, Senior Pastor, Bella Vista Lutheran, Bella Vista, Ark. On June 13, 2021, the Mid-South District welcomed Rev. Mark C. Hass. Rev. Hass received his Call to serve as Chaplain at Mercy Hospital, Fort Smith, Ark., through both the Mid-South District and the Board for National Mission under its authority to place […]
Welcome Pastor Bartzsch
The installation of Rev. Thomas Bartzsch took place at River Valley Grace Lutheran Church in Lamar, Arkansas, on Sunday June 20, 2021.
Remembering A Dear Friend
President Emeritus Rev. Norman Groteluschen Rev. Norman L. Groteluschen was called to his heavenly home on July 23, 2021. A dear friend and faithful servant, “Pastor G,” as he was known to many, was a driving force in shaping the mission-minded character and heart of the Mid-South District. Rev. Groteluschen was part of the district’s […]
Tennessee Student Wins National Right To Life Oratory Contest
On June 26, 2021, Anna Young, daughter of Pastor Philip Young, Redeemer Lutheran, Nashville, won the National Right To Life Pro-Life Oratory Contest for High School Students, After winning the Right to Life Pro-Life Oratory Contest at the state level on April 24, she received a cash prize for first place, and the honor of representing Tennessee […]
