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Teacher Appreciation

Teacher Appreciation Week in May was a well-deserved acknowledgement of the many things our teachers had accomplished during the year. I personally would like to thank all the teachers in the district for the extraordinary work that has been done during this unprecedented time. I show my bias when I say that teachers are one […]

Squares with Prayers

Ladies sewing ministry at Friends in Christ (Bryant, AR) making masks These ladies are members of Friends in Christ Lutheran Church’s sewing group, “Squares with Prayers.” They began last year by making quilts (hence the name) and quilted lap blankets and bibs for nursing homes, hospice, shut ins and for our Kids Closet ministry. They […]

Prayer Initiative

“We Lutherans are a praying people. We pray all the time, not just in times of crisis, when the ‘ship is in danger,’ but through private devotional prayers, Bible study group prayers, email prayers, and bulletin and worship service prayers; we pray for and with each other daily. But in such a time as this, […]

Virtual Bible Study

In these uncertain times, it becomes a challenge to forge and keep bonds of friendship and spiritual kinship alive and flourishing – no in-person Bible Class, no Small Groups, no fellowship over a cup of coffee in the narthex or in the nursery sharing childcare tips. The traditional methods of engendering closeness and community among […]

Small Town Ministry through the lens of COVID-19

St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lafe, AR has served our community of less than 500 by providing various food and social opportunities throughout the years. We have also recently completed the Mid-South District’s first Gen2Gen network along with 4 other congregations from West Region. As the reality of COVID-19 hit home, our ability to reach […]

Connect Class

When becoming a new member of a congregation, it may be a little daunting finding your way around, not only through the physical buildings, but through the labyrinth of ministries and fellowship opportunities that are offered to you. Who do you contact? Where do you go? How do you find the latest information and RSVP […]

LCMS Congregations Escape Serious Damage

NASHVILLE-AREA TORNADO UPDATE (March 4, 2020) As you know, devastating tornadoes struck Nashville and Cookeville, TN and surrounding areas early yesterday morning. A number of fatalities have been confirmed (at least 22 at this time), with more anticipated in the coming days. News photos and videos have revealed the scope and devastation of the disaster, […]