The Holy Spirit inspired King David to write in Psalm 122:1, “I rejoiced with those who said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” As Peace Lutheran Church family, we had the joy of sharing this sentiment as God allowed us to “go to the House of the Lord” together on […]
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Peace Lutheran Church (Cherokee Village AR)
Youth Ministry Growing @ CTK
The Youth Ministry at Christ the King, Memphis, has taken off with renewed vigor under the direction of Kara Harbin, assisted by Jeanette Novy. The 6th-12th graders meet every Sunday afternoon for games and events. As Ms. Harbin states, “We are middle-school oriented but we have a wonderful group of high-schoolers who are super close.” […]
Installation of Rev. Michael Edwards
The Rite of Installation was held on Sunday, January 30, 2022 for the Rev. Michael Edwards at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Cabot, Arkansas. Joining in the Rite were (L-R) Rev. David Vandercook, Circuit Visitor, President Roger Paavola, Rev. Michael Edwards, Rev. Kevin Conger, Regional Vice-President, and Rev. David Witte, vacancy pastor for Our Savior Lutheran […]
Installation of Rev. Mark Bushuiakovish
The Rite of Installation for Pastoral Ministry was held on Sunday, February 6, 2022, for Rev. Mark Bushuiakovish as Associate Pastor for Our Savior Lutheran Church, Nashville, TN. Picture are: (Front L-R) Emeritus President David Callies, President Roger Paavola, Rev. Mark Bushuiakovish, Rev. Lane Reuter, Senior Pastor, Our Savior Lutheran Church, and Rev. Ken Shaw, […]
Installation for Rev. Neil Vanderbush
The Rite of Installation for Rev. Neil Vanderbush was held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Memphis, on Sunday, December 5, 2021. Pictured (Front L-R) Rev. Sawyer Meyer, Beautiful Savior, Olive Branch; President Roger Paavola; Rev. Neil Vanderbush; Rev. Michael Sneath, Immanuel, Memphis. (Middle L-R) Rev. Clayton Seller, Faith, Collierville; Rev. David Vandercook, Trinity, North Little Rock; […]
Faith Lutheran Celebrates
Faith Lutheran Church in Bentonville, AR celebrated the remodeling of their sanctuary with a dedication service in October. Many in the congregation donated to this project and helped in the remodel, the three most instrumental were Tim Peters (left), Dayton Gehler (middle), and Benny Stovall (right). We also appreciate Bruce Greene who has always been […]
Life Ministry in the New Year
Life Sunday 2022 – “God Chose You” is Lutherans For Life’s theme for Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, which is set for January 23, 2022. Marches for Life around the United States in 2022 Jan. 8: ChicagoMarch for Life ChicagoJan. 21: Washington, D.C.National March for LifeJan. 22: St. Paul, Minn.March for LifeJan. 22: San FranciscoWalk […]
We Need Volunteers
For those wanting to participate in the recovery effort. Volunteers are needed to assist with cleanup due to the tornadoes that struck Southern Kentucky. LERT Training for KY Tornado Relief Effort, sign up now. Volunteer Signups Local volunteers not needing lodging, SIGN UP HERE Volunteers needing lodging SIGN UP HERE Time is of the essence […]
2021 Care Van Recap
At this year’s Lutheran World Relief CARE-VAN ingathering the Mid-South District once again had seven drop sites where we collected handmade quilts, school kits, personal care kits, baby care kits, and fabric kits. Our drop sites included Grace, Knoxville, TN.; Cross of Christ, Chattanooga, TN.; Our Savior, Nashville, TN.; Immanuel, Memphis, TN.; First, Fort Smith, […]
Installation of Rev. Willie Travis Grills
Zion of Avilla Lutheran Church (Alexander, AR) The installation of the Rev. Willie Travis Grills took place at Zion of Avilla Lutheran Church in Alexander, AR, on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Pictured for the Rite of Installation are: Front (L-R) Rev. Sawyer Meyer, Beautiful Savior, Olive Branch; President Roger Paavola; Rev. Willie Grills; Rev. Kevin […]
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