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 […]
District News - Congregations
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 […]
LHM Conference
“On May 5th, we here at Christus Victor in Knoxville partnered with LLL to bring the Lutheran Hour Ministry Convention to East Tennessee. Rev. Dr. Paavola joined us for the day as we had a number of speakers, study time and fellowship time. Thrivent footed the bill for pizza for lunch, and Christus Victor came […]
We turned 50!
On May 6th, we at Christus Victor Lutheran in Knoxville celebrated a huge mile stone. We turned 50!!! We had a great day with many guests from the past joining us in the celebration. Rev. Dr. Paavola was here and preached a beautiful sermon that touched the hearts of many of the people that were […]
Support for Restoration Lutheran Church
Northwest Arkansas Shows Amazing Support for Restoration Lutheran Church On Sunday, May 20, 2018, nearly 200 people from the Northwest Arkansas area came together at a banquet in support of Restoration Lutheran Church—a new ministry in the Fayetteville area, led by Pastor JD Zischke. After an inspiring line-up of speakers that included Rev. Dr. […]
Grace Lutheran Church in Murfreesboro, TN
On Sunday April 15, 2018 six adults became members of Grace Lutheran Church in Murfreesboro, TN through the Rite of Confirmation. Front row: Suzanne Hildebrandt, David Mendicino, Emilia Suggs, Jennifer Suggs, Tray Suggs Back row: Jonathan Carter, Pastor Thoe and Pastor Wenck
Good Shepherd helps clean up
On Saturday, April 21, 2018 Chapel of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Sharps Chapel, TN helped to pick up the litter along Sharps Chapel Road, including the section which is in front of the property where their first church building will be built. Jeff Garretson from the congregation organized the event and heads this […]
Never Forget!
Never Forget! We cannot and will not forget to honor volunteers. I’m reminded of volunteers we can relate to in tangible ways. We could not be a church without the dedicated volunteers to do so much for the church. Volunteers are the ones that make our congregations, schools, and ECC’s efficient and pertinent for our […]
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