You’re invited to share the joy and thanksgiving on Sunday, Dec. 9, as First, Little Rock, observes its 150th anniversary. The celebration begins at 3 p.m., with guest Rev. Dr. Gregory P. Seltz leading a special worship service. A reception will follow. Seltz serves as executive director of the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty in […]
District News - Congregations
Tanzania Mission trip 2019
The 2019 trip will again focus on outreach to the Sukuma tribe, in a group of villages, located in the South East Of Lake Victoria District (SELVD). Bishop Makala will determine which area we will work in. The Sukuma are the nation’s largest tribe, comprised of 6 million people. Most of the people believe in […]
Rite of Ordination for Rev. Bill Schutte
The ordination and installation of Rev. Bill Schutte took place on Saturday, October 27, 2019 in rural Mountain Home, AR. Pictured (L-R) are Rev. Brian Pummill, Rev. Joel Krogen, President Roger Paavola, Rev. Bill Schutte, Rev. Paul Baumann, Rev. John Easterling, and Rev. David Tews.
Each One, Reach One Event
December 8, 2018 hosted at Trinity Lutheran Church Attention congregations in the Mena, AR area: an Each One, Reach One event will be hosted by Trinity Lutheran Church on Saturday, December 8 from 10:00 a.m.-noon. The event will highlight practical ways that your congregation members can share their faith in the community. Please watch for […]
2019 Mid-Winter Retreat
Postponed Please note that the east region Mid-Winter Retreat previously scheduled from February 22-24 at Fall Creek Falls in Tennessee has been postponed until 2020. Planners determined that delaying this retreat will allow greater focus on preparation for the upcoming National Youth Gathering this summer. February 22-24 @ Fall Creek Falls Spread the word about the […]
Christ the King in Memphis Receives LCEF Kaleidoscope Grant
LCEF Kaleidoscope Grant Christ the King Lutheran Church & School in Memphis, TN was among eight ministries chosen to receive a 2018 grant from the Kaleidoscope Fund, a granting program established by Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF). Christ the King’s $35,000 grant will be used to host a ministry that uses the church to give […]
Food Distribution Held In Sharps Chapel
Neighbors worked together On October 19 and 20, neighbors worked together at the Sharps Chapel Elementary School to help people in need. The event was sponsored by Chapel of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Sharps Chapel, TN which worships in the Community Center at 10:30 AM on Sundays. Over fifty volunteers came. There were Lutherans, […]
First Service
Restoration Lutheran Church Holds Preview Service for Fayetteville Community After many months of praying and planning, the first worship service of Restoration Lutheran Church was held on Sunday, October 28 in Fayetteville, AR. Pastor JD Zischke and over 50 people gathered for the event at a local business that is generously donating the use of […]
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
Ordination for Rev. Randy Sakach took place at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church The Rite of Ordination for Rev. Randy Sakach was held at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in White House, TN, on Saturday, October 20, 2018. Pictured with Rev. Sakach are (L-R Front Row) Rev. Erik Christensen, Rev. Alan Thoe, President Roger Paavola, […]
Sharps Chapel Church Purchases Land
Update On Sunday, September 30, Chapel of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Sharps Chapel, TN voted to purchase land on which to build their first church building. Located on Sharps Chapel Road near the intersection with Post Master Road, the land is only about three minutes from Route 33. “I am very thankful for […]
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