On Sunday July 8, Grace Lutheran Church in Holiday Island, AR, celebrated the ordination anniversaries of two pastors. Rev. Ken Haydon celebrated 50 years in the ministry and Rev. Robert Herring celebrated 40 years in the ministry. Shown (L-R) Rev. Herring, President Paavola, and Rev. Haydon.
District News - Congregations
Mid-South Pastor to Host Unique European Tour in 2020
Rev. Stewart Marshall of Trinity Lutheran Church (Pine Bluff, AR) is hosting a tour in 2020 to see the historic passion play of Oberammergau, as well as the splendor of several eastern European cities. It is a 12-day tour scheduled from September 21-October 2, with departure from Memphis. The tour is all inclusive except for […]
Mid-South Pastor to Host Unique European Tour in 2020
Rev. Stewart Marshall of Trinity Lutheran Church (Pine Bluff, AR) is hosting a tour in 2020 to see the historic passion play of Oberammergau, as well as the splendor of several eastern European cities. It is a 12-day tour scheduled from September 21-October 2, with departure from Memphis. The tour is all inclusive except for […]
Celebration of baptism and new members
This is an exciting time here at CVLC (Christus Victor Lutheran Church). We baptized a young girl whose family joined the church and desired to be baptized. After meeting with the parents they joined the church and she was baptized. As well another lady, who transferred her membership to our congregation. Good things are happening […]
6th Annual Event Honors Veterans
On May 26, 2018 Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church in Loudon, TN hosted 98 local veterans, including vets from WWII, Korea, Viet Nam, and representing all of branches of the service for our sixth annual pancake, sausage, bacon, and scrambled egg breakfast. The program included a color guard to post the national, state, and POW […]
Shepherd of the Hills Honors Veterans on Memorial Day
For the second year Shepherd of the Hills, in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, organized a Thrivent Action Team to honor veterans on Memorial Day. The Memorial Day Action Team planned, prepared and served free brats, hot dogs, chips and drinks to over 125 people who stayed after the Memorial Day Service conducted by the local American […]
Making Guests Feel Welcome
One congregation and the love they have for guests. Recently a guest wrote this note to Pastor Bill, Christus Victor Lutheran Church, Knoxville, TN. She and her husband are traveling across country and blogging her journey and sharing it with many people as she traverses across this great nation. “Went to Christus Victor Lutheran Church in the […]
Ordination and Installation for Rev. Tim Hunze
The Rite of Ordination and Installation for Rev. Tim Hunze was held on May 26, 2018 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Hermitage, TN. Pastor Hunze has worked as a deacon with congregations in central Tennessee for 16 years, and was approved for Ordination by the Colloquy Committee for Pastoral Ministry, LCMS this Spring. Those in attendance […]
Three Confirmands share in the day at CVLC Knoxville
On Maundy Thursday, we had the blessed honor to share with three young adults and their families, as their sons and daughters made their first communion. We began the service as we always do, with the washing of feet, before moving on and walking through the agenda. It was a beautiful service with many in […]
Krista Carstens participating in the Special Olympics
Trinity Lutheran in Mena is proud of one of her members, Krista Carstens, who will be participating in the Special Olympics in Seattle, Washington in July! Krista is the daughter of Rev. Dr. Gary and Linda Carstens of Pensacola , Florida. Krista and her teammates have been busy training for this life moment! Krista is […]
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