The installation of Rev. Thomas Bartzsch took place at River Valley Grace Lutheran Church in Lamar, Arkansas, on Sunday June 20, 2021.
District News - Congregations
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 […]
Pastor Lehman
The Rite of Installation for the Rev. Andrew Lehman took place at All Saints Lutheran Church on Sunday, June 6.Rev. Lehman accepted the Call to become the Associate Pastor and Headmaster for All Saints Lutheran Church and School. All Saints Lutheran School is a new ministry to Jonesboro that will be a Classical Education Ministry.
A little story of two men from the greatest generation
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, White House, TN Mr. Ed Kramer was born in February, 1926 and Mr. Frank Jenks was born in August, 1926. Ed was born and raised in California and Frank in New York – opposite ends of the country. When America entered World War II, Frank and Ed were only 15 […]
Teamwork
The building expansion story Proverbs 27:17 “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” In the story of the building expansion at Christ the King Lutheran Church, one running theme stands out when speaking of the process: Teamwork! In picturing how the foundation, beams, brickwork, and all the other elements and systems that make […]
Our Experiences at Christ Academy
When our father first told us about a summer opportunity at a seminary in Fort Wayne, we weren’t even sure that we wanted to go. We were unsure that we wanted to spend some of our summer vacation learning in a classroom. If you don’t already know, the Christ Academy experience means a lot of […]
Pastor Davenport Welcomed
Our Redeemer, Ft. Smith The Rite of Installation was held for Rev. Dr. Richard Davenport on Sunday February 28, 2021 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Ft. Smith, AR.
Pastor Beabout Welcomed
Shepherd of the Hills, Crossville The installation of Rev. John L. Beabout was held on Sunday, February 7 at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Crossville, TN. Rev. Beabout joined SOTH earlier in 2020 and accepted the Call to assist in the growing congregation in Crossville.
Pastor Recognized for Making A Difference
In addition, another “20 under 40” honoree acknowledged Pastor Graves impact on his life.” Travis Wilson states, “My renewed faith has made an impact on mine and my families lives. I grew up in a Baptist Church and I was at church every Wednesday and Sunday. When I got out on my own I developed […]
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