Emmanuel (Hermitage, TN) has had a crazy spring, but God is good and we’re making lemonade out of lemons. We’re doing a lot of the same things other churches are doing (because of COVID-19) – live streaming our services on YouTube and Facebook. We’re also having Bible study, board meetings, and youth meetings through Zoom.We’re […]
Connect Class
When becoming a new member of a congregation, it may be a little daunting finding your way around, not only through the physical buildings, but through the labyrinth of ministries and fellowship opportunities that are offered to you. Who do you contact? Where do you go? How do you find the latest information and RSVP […]
Pastor Ordained & Installed
Amid the pandemic and uncertainty of the times, the Church acted in bold faith to ordain Vicar Richard Neely Owen to the Office of the Holy Ministry and to install him as Pastor of Faith Lutheran Church, Hopkinsville, KY. The ordination had been planned for several months — long before the changes to our life […]
LCMS Congregations Escape Serious Damage
NASHVILLE-AREA TORNADO UPDATE (March 4, 2020) As you know, devastating tornadoes struck Nashville and Cookeville, TN and surrounding areas early yesterday morning. A number of fatalities have been confirmed (at least 22 at this time), with more anticipated in the coming days. News photos and videos have revealed the scope and devastation of the disaster, […]
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Welcomes New DCE
February 16, 2020 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (Chattanooga, TN) installed their new DCE, Miss Katie Baumann. A brunch followed the service as everyone welcomed Katie to Good Shepherd. Laying of hands by Assistant Pastor Rev. Edward Rosser (L), Officiant, Rev. Mark Rhoads and Head Pastor, Rev. Christopher Sheets (R)
Chapel of the Good Shepherd Breaks Ground
Chapel of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Sharps Chapel has broken ground for their new church building. The building site is at 681 Sharps Chapel Road, less than two miles from Route 33. Lord willing, the church will be completed in about six to eight months. The new building will include a sanctuary, a […]
Chili Bowl 2019
In November, 2019, Christ the King Lutheran Church held its Sixth Annual Chili Bowl for a Goal and Silent Auction in support of its adopted school of Mandou in Haiti and the feeding program of Trinity HOPE. With the funds raised, the children of this school are fed a nutritious daily meal of beans and […]
Las Posadas + Partnership = Sharing the Gospel Across Cultures
A partnership between two churches is opening doors for cross-cultural outreach. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Rogers, AR partnered with Cristo Para Todos (the Spanish-speaking congregation of Salem Lutheran Ministries) to host a Las Posadas event in December. Las Posadas is a traditional Hispanic celebration depicting Mary and Joseph’s search for lodging in Bethlehem. (The […]
LCC Disaster Response LERT Chainsaw Volunteers Help in Recovery from Extensive Tornado Damage
On January 10, the towns of Olive Branch, Hernando, and Lewisburg in DeSoto County experienced two tornadoes in the early morning hours. The first of two reported tornadoes was rated an EF-1 storm by the National Weather Service with an estimated wind peak of 100 miles per hour, was 200 yards wide, and traveled 11.3 […]
Mortgage Burning Celebration
Emmanuel Lutheran Church (Hermitage, TN) January 12, 2020 at 3:33 PM had a Mortgage Burning Celebration – praising God for His many blessings and praying for His continued guidance and grace as we share His light, building relationships in Christ now and into the future…
