Right before Reformation Day 2020, Peace Lutheran Church, Conway, Arkansas had a reformation of its own. On October 28th the former sanctuary, which had stood on the corner of South Donaghey Avenue and Dave Ward Drive since 1966, was brought down to the ground, together with the former office building. In the summer of 2017, […]
District News - Congregations
Thankful For Our Faithful Supporters
Avilla Christian Academy (a mission and ministry of Zion Lutheran Church of Avilla, Arkansas) is very thankful to our faithful supporters! Our school is blessed by the support of prayers and donations of so many. From donations, golf tournaments and fish fry events to sharing your time and talents with some of the classes– thank […]
Installation of Rev. Donald Welmer
First Lutheran Church (Chattanooga) The installation of The Rev. Donald Welmer as Pastor at First Lutheran Church, Chattanooga took place on Sunday, October 4, 2020. Present for the Installation are [Pictured (L-R)] Rev. Mark Rhoads, Rev. Jim Watson, Rev. Barry Hildebrandt, Rev. Clifford Herd, President Roger Paavola, Rev. Donald Welmer, Rev. Gil Pingel, Rev. Josh […]
The Rev. Douglas DeWitt
The Rite of Installation was held at Faith Lutheran Church, Thompson Station, TN for The Rev. Douglas DeWitt on Saturday, August 15, 2020. Pastor DeWitt will be the Associate Pastor for Faith Lutheran Church, and work as a Church Planter in Hohenwald, TN. Pictured are (Bottom Row L-R) Rev. Curt Hoover, Rev. Douglas DeWitt, President […]
The Rev. Joshua Leigeber
The Rite of Installation was held on Sunday, August 16, 2020, for The Rev. Joshua Leigeber at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Jonesboro, AR. Those attending the service included (Top L-R) Rev. John Busmann, Rev. Paul Leigeber, Rev. Joel Krogen, and Rev. Jeffery King. (Bottom row L-R) Rev. Brian Pummel, President Roger Paavola, Rev. Joshua Leigeber, Rev. […]
July Blessings
Faith Lutheran Church, Hopkinsville, KY is blessed with new members and a baptism during the month of July. New members brought into fellowship on July 19th. From left to right John Schlei, Carol Heilman, the Di Giovanni family, Pastor Neely Owen, and Adam & Katie Eatherton.And a baptism took place on July 16th. From the […]
Installation of Rev. Kent Schaaf
The Installation of Rev. Kent Schaaf took place on Sunday, July 19, at Grace Lutheran Church, Little Rock, AR. Pastor Schaaf was called by Grace Lutheran Church after the retirement of their long-term pastor, Rev. Jim Walter. Two pictures were included for future reference of how the COVID pandemic has affected the rites of the […]
Rev. Sawyer Meyers
The Rite of Ordination and Installation for Rev. Sawyer Meyers was held on Saturday, July 25, 2020, at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Olive Branch, Mississippi. Pastor Meyers is originally from the Mid-South District before attending Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Pictured below are (Front L-R) Rev. Jim Belles, Rev. Meyers, Rev. Dr. Adam Koontz, […]
The Rite of Confirmation During COVID-19
Christ the King Lutheran Church The Confirmation Class of 2020 at Christ the King Lutheran Church looked a little different from the classes of years past; the CTK masks that the students wore marked the time as unusual but the robes they wore assured us of the continuing loving grace of God which covers all. […]
Reverend Edward Maanum Installed
First Lutheran Church, Knoxville, TN The installation of the Reverend Edward Maanum at First Lutheran Church, Knoxville, TN, took place on Sunday, May 31, 2020. The congregation met in the sanctuary, observing precautions during the COVID-19 pandemic, but accommodated the event with a picnic-style reception in the school parking lot following the service.
