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 […]
District News - Congregations
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 […]
Chapel of the Good Shepherd
April 2021 Update Church Dedication On Sunday, April 25, the members of The Chapel of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church dedicated their new church building to the service of Christ Jesus the Good Shepherd. Over 75 people attended the worship service that culminated four years of work to create a Lutheran presence in the community. […]
Installations of Croom and Granado
The installations of Rev. Michael Croom as Senior Pastor and Rev. Ricardo Granado as the Associate Pastor for Trinity Lutheran Church and Hispanic Ministries was held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Memphis on Sunday, November 29, 2020. Pastor Granado is from our sister synod in the Lutheran Church of Venezuela. He will be developing a […]
Final Service for Former Sanctuary of Peace, Conway, AR
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, […]
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 […]
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