The Rites of Ordination and Installation for Rev. Koh Michael Yamamoto were held at Christ Lutheran Church, Paris, TN on Sunday, June 23. Attending clergy included (Top L-R) Rev. Joshua Reifsteck, Immanuel Murray, KY; Rev. Larry Peters, Grace Clarksville; Rev. Michael Dixon, Emeritus; Rev. Michael Trombley, Trinity, Fort Wayne, IN; Rev. David Appold, St Paul, […]
District News - Congregations
Local Festival is an Outreach
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (White House, TN) Our Spring outreach event each year is the Strawberry Festival in Portland, TN. The Annual Festival was held May 10-11, 2024 and drew close to 10,000 visitors. Middle Tennessee is experiencing tremendous growth from people relocating from other states such as Illinois and California. This is an […]
Construction Completed on Praise Lutheran Church
Maryville, TN “How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven,” reads a sign above the entrance to the new sanctuary at Praise Lutheran Church. Praise Lutheran Church, 315 Southdowne Drive, Maryville, is pleased to announce the completion of a new sanctuary, narthex, […]
Welcome Rev. Joshua Schooping
The Rite of Installation was held for The Rev. Joshua Schooping on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at St John’s Lutheran Church, Russellville, AR. Participating in the Rite were (Lower R-L) Rev. Wayne Schuett, Emeritus; Rev, Darrel Kobs, Emeritus; President Roger Paavola; Rev. Joshua Schooping; Rev. Joshua Willadsen, Fort Smith; Rev. John Truede, Emeritus; Rev. Richard […]
LCMS Chaplain Found Retires After 26 Years
On Sunday, March 3rd, a ceremony was held at Camp Robinson in North Little Rock, AR., to honor Chaplain Shawn Found for his 26 years of service with the Army National Guard. Throughout his distinguished career, Chaplain Found served in six different states and completed two overseas deployments. Chaplain David Witte (Grace Lutheran, Little Rock) […]
Egg Dash Obstacle Bash
Hosted by Christ Little RockMarch 30, Saturday You’re InvitedAn exciting Easter event for ALL ages and families! Join us for a FUN filled day as we build relationships and build bridges within our community to serve and share the love of Jesus! VolunteerThere are many ways to get involved through joining us on the Work […]
New Beginnings for Living Savior
Springdale, AR The church family of Living Savior Lutheran Church in Springdale, AR celebrated the very special installation of a pastor on February 11, 2024. Retired pastor Rev. Roger Sterle had actually served the congregation in a temporary capacity since December 2021. Pastor Sterle and the congregation of Living Savior forged a strong bond over […]
Pro-Life Day in Nashville
March 19, 2024 On Tuesday, 19 March 2024 pro-life followers of Jesus will be gathering in our State Capitol to bear witness to God’s gift of life from conception to natural death. As Lutherans for Life, you are invited to spend the day with us in Nashville as we pray for our legislators, visit their […]
Celebrating Fifty Years in Ministry!
Congratulations to Rev. Albert Quoss (EM) on a half century of service in ministry! Although Pastor Quoss is officially retired, he preaches regularly for congregations in both northwest Arkansas and northeast Oklahoma. Prior to his retirement, he served Zion Lutheran Church in Waldenburg, AR. A reception in celebration of this ministry milestone will be hosted […]
GROW Grant Bearing Fruit
Sharps Chapel, TN Chapel of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Sharps Chapel, TN was blessed to receive a GROW grant from the Mid-South District GROW Grant Committee. As a result, we will be offering free English instruction classes for Spanish speakers beginning Thursday evening, February 8, 2024 (6:30pm to 7:30pm). These classes will be […]
