“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 […]
District News - Congregations
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 […]
MLK 50th Year Remembrances
Dear fellow redeemed, it was 50 years ago this month that the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr was in our district to speak up for the striking Memphis sanitation workers. As the nation prepares for a national remembrance of the assassination of Dr. King, I would like to share with you a Lutheran connection […]
Lutheran Camp on Petit Jean
Register Now The early registration discount deadline for summer camp is just around the corner. Parents can deduct $50 from camp fees by registering their children and paying the fees by April 15. Other discounts are available for siblings, bringing-a-friend and attending more than one session of camp. Traditional and Specialty Camps In addition to […]
Welcome Pastor Floyd Smithey
At Sunday’s Devine Service (March 18th) Senior Pastor Edward Schmidt installed Pastor Floyd Smithey as Associate Pastor. He came out of retirement to serve on a part time basis helping to carry out the mission of First Lutheran Church & School in Knoxville, TN. The members thank God for this faithful servant and pray every […]
Welcome Rev. Belles
The ordination and installation of Rev. James Edward Belles took place on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at Grace Celebration Lutheran Church, Cordova, TN. Taking part in the Divine Service included:
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