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Angel Workshop

God’s Holy Helpers Shepherd of the Hills presented an Angel Workshop at the Fairfield Glade Community Center on Saturday, September 28th, in FFG. The Event was sponsored by Thrivent Financial as a “LIVE GENEROUSLY” action team project. The workshop developed into a great spiritual outreach for the church. Forty-seven people attended, including twenty-five non-members. At […]

Installation for Rev. Danny Anderson

The Rite of Installation for Rev. Danny Anderson was held at Grace Lutheran Church, Knoxville, TN on Sunday, September 22, 2019. Pastor Anderson became the Associate Pastor for Grace Lutheran Church, after serving at Christ Memorial Lutheran Church in Houston. Pictured with Pastor Anderson (Front L-R) are Rev. Ray Kreig, Rev. Lane Reuter, President Rev. […]

St. Paul Lutheran Church Says Thanks to Those Who Protect and Serve

On September 29th St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wartburg held a special single service celebration for the local law enforcement officers of Morgan County Tennessee. The Sheriff, Wayne Potter, and Wartburg Police Chief Teddy Bales were accompanied by thirty of their deputies and officers. The service was the celebration of the feast of St. Michael […]

Pastor Norman Groteluschen Celebrates 70th Anniversary of His Ordination

On Sunday, Oct. 20, family and friends gathered in worship at Christ the King Lutheran Church, Memphis, to celebrate with Pastor Norman Groteluschen on the 70th anniversary of his ordination into the Holy Ministry. Senior Pastor Chuck Neugebauer presented his friend and mentor with a handsomely framed plaque from the Mid-South District Office recognizing Norm […]

Heavenly Host is Cookin’ on the Square

“Cookin’ on the Square” is an annual fundraiser for the Putman County, Tennessee, Habitat for Humanity. Heavenly Host Lutheran Church and School has participated in the event for several years. Typically, the event is the last Friday in October. Cookeville’s historic downtown square is transformed into a Cajun culinary destination with live music and more […]

Women’s Day Retreat

Living Well Mother, Daughter, Sister, Friend–this is a great one day event November 2 in Nashville. Hosted by Our Savior Lutheran Church. Register now through October 24. For more information  at https://www.oslcnashville.org/retreat  || Event flier (pdf)

Installation of Rev. Joshua Ralston

Installation of Rev. Joshua Ralston at Zion Lutheran Church, Augsburg, AR was held on Sunday, August 25, 2019. Pastor Ralston was ordained the previous week at his home congregation of Grace Lutheran Church, Little Rock, AR. Pastor Ralston is a 2019 graduate of Concordia Theological Seminary, Ft Wayne, IN.

Installation of Rev. Gregory Prauner

Installation of Rev. Gregory Prauner at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Memphis, TN was held on Sunday, August 4, 2019. Rev. Prauner is their senior pastor. Pictured are (Front Row L-R) are: Rev. Clayton Seller, President Roger Paavola, Rev. Greg Prauner, Rev. Jesus Granado, Rev. Jim Belles and Rev. Michael Croom. Top Row (L-R): Rev. Terry Tieman, […]

Rev. Mark Kophamer Installed

Installation of Rev. Mark Kophamer to Redeemer Lutheran Church in Elizabethton, TN on 8/11/19. Pastor Kophamer had been filling the vacancy at Redeemer and the congregation issued him a Call. Pictured (L-R): Rev. Steve Harmon, Deacon Tim Carter, Deacon Steve Meier, Pastor Kophamer, Rev. Gil Pingel, Rev. Gordon Smith, and Rev. Erv Lueker.