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 […]
District News - Congregations
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 […]
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 […]
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