Chapel of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Sharps Chapel, TN is looking for land on which to build their first church building, preferably on Sharps Chapel Road, about 2-3 acres in size. When the congregation recently discovered that their first site was no longer viable, they unanimously decided to look for another option. “Although […]
Job Comfort Dog and the Shelby County Board of Commissioners
On July 23, 2018, Job Comfort Dog made an appearance before the Shelby County Board of Commissioners to receive a special resolution from the Commission acknowledging and thanking Job and Christ the King Lutheran Church and School for their community outreach and compassionate ministry. County Commission Chair Heidi Shafer presented the resolution and invited handler […]
Christ Academy Attendees
Three young men from the Mid-South District attended Christ Academy at Concordia Theological Seminary (CTSFW), Fort Wayne, Indiana, this summer. It was an opportunity to explore the vocation of pastor, learn what it is like to live and learn on campus, and to meet other theologically-minded men their age. Christ Academy was held from June 17-30 for young men in […]
2018 CARE-VAN Dates & Locations
November 2-3, 2018 Friday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Find the location and drop off time – Locations -Coordinators 2018 (pdf) Please call the church to verify the time so there will be someone there to help you. The times may change according to the church. A Meaningful Way […]
Katie’s Garden
Grace Lutheran Church, located in Murfreesboro, TN, kicked off a community outreach project in the spring of 2018. Named Katie’s Garden, it commemorates Katharina Luther’s contributions to their community in Wittenberg. The garden team at Grace grows a variety of vegetables, including zucchini, acorn squash, beans, peppers, cucumbers, and tomatoes. Volunteers from the congregation have […]
Christus Victor Lutheran Church (CVLC) welcomes new members
July has been an exciting month as CVLC was blessed with an adult confirmation. Scott Gloeckner who had taken new member classes, and sat through confirmation class with his son, asked to be confirmed in front of the church (pictured left). On the July 15th CVLC welcomed new members, Tom and Christine Smith (right).
Rev. Paul Kritsch – 45th Anniversary
On Sunday, June 17, Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Sharps Chapel, TN celebrated the 45th anniversary of Pastor Paul Kritsch’s ordination into the Holy Ministry. The congregation provided a special cake for the coffee fellowship hour along with notes expressing their appreciation for his ministry and friendship. Kritsch has served four churches over the years: […]
Rite of Ordination for Rev. Jeremy McDonald
The Rite of Ordination for Rev. Jeremy McDonald took place at Christ the King Lutheran Church, Memphis, on Sunday, July 15, 2018. Rev. McDonald was certified as a Specific Ministry Pastor through the Colloquy Committee for Pastoral Ministry of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
Snapshot of a Church Planter
Confident without cockiness, self-assured with a measure of humility, Rev. John David Zischke, also known as JD, meets the challenges of church planting in the West Fayetteville, AR, area with poise. Growing up as a Southern Baptist in San Antonio, TX, supported by a single-parent mother who worked four jobs in order to give her […]
Pastor Brian’s Run for Freedom
Pastor Brian Truog is running the Runloco Marathon in Loudon on December 1st to raise funds for the Lutheran Center for Religious Freedom and Bridge City Community Church. If you are interested in supporting one or both of these ministries, please use the attached Pledge Form. You can find out more about these ministries at: www.facebook.com/LCRLFreedom […]
