2018 Leadership Training Search – 3 recipients The Youth and Family Ministry Board of the Mid-South District sought senior high youth to participate in a leadership development training to be held from March 15 to 18, 2018 in St. Louis, MO. The focus of this year’s training is Speaking the Truth in Love. As a […]
District News - Congregations
3rd Annual Diaper Derby
On Sunday, February 11, Chapel of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Sharps Chapel, TN, celebrated the completion of their third annual Diaper Derby. This year’s total of 3307 diapers far exceeds the first two years – 726 in 2016 and 1414 in 2017. Kitty Lewis who heads the Union County Food Pantry joined the […]
“Mission Moments” Video
Highlight Your Ministry in Our “Mission Moments” Video at the 2018 District Convention! If you’re unsure of what to submit, CLICK HERE to see a few examples from other Mid-South ministries. UPDATE: “Thank you” to the numerous congregations and schools across our District that have shared photos and information. The deadline has been extended to March 30, 2018, […]
Altar Paraments Dedicated
On Sunday, January 7, Chapel of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Sharps Chapel, TN dedicated the white, green, and red altar paraments and other hangings which were made in the 1960s by the Ecclesiastical Arts Group from Redeemer Lutheran Church, Westfield, NJ. Redeemer’s altar guild had new paraments and donated their “old” paraments to our […]
40 years of Baptism Banners
On Sunday, January 7, 2018, members of Christ the King Lutheran Church, Memphis, gave thanks for the work of a very special lady, Mrs. Willie Garner. For the last 40 years, Willie has been handcrafting Baptism banners for each child of God baptized at CTK’s font. About twenty years ago, Confirmation banners were added to […]
The “4-S” (Cereal, Soup, Snack, Spaghetti) Collection
Our Savior Lutheran Church, in Morristown, TN came together for it’s 4th annual Christmas outreach event for the Kingswood School (www. kingswood-school.com), a private 501(c)(3) non-profit residential agency serving the needs of neglected or abandoned children, located in neighboring Bean Station, TN. The church’s LWML chapter took some creative license and led the “4-S” (Cereal, […]
State of Tennessee Bestows Honor on St. Paul in Wartburg
The congregation of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wartburg, TN was surprised with a special honor from the State of Tennessee in late November of 2017. At the request of state Senator Ken Yager, an official proclamation was issued honoring both the 170th anniversary of St. Paul’s and its positive impact in the community throughout […]
Installation of Pastor Edward K. Rosser
The Installation of Pastor Edward K. Rosser was held on December 3, 2017 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (Chattanooga) where he will serve as Assistant Pastor. Pictured L to R, Pastor Gilbert H. Pingel, Circuit Visitor; Pastor Edward K. Rosser; Pastor H. Chris Sheets
Principal Lindsey Hoffman at First Lutheran School
Principal Lindsey Hoffman at First Lutheran School in Knoxville accepts the accreditation certificate for preschool and elementary school from the Mid-South District Education Executive, Allen Piepenbrink. CONGRATULATIONS FIRST LUTHERAN!
LCMS Lutheran Youth Fellowship 2018 Leadership Development Training
Mid-South District’s Call For Sr. High Youth Training – March 15-18, 2018 in St. Louis MO The Youth and Family Ministry Board of the Mid-South District is seeking Sr. High youth and adult chaperone applicants from our district to attend the LCMS Lutheran Youth Fellowship’s Leadership Development Training – March 15-18, 2018 In St. Louis, MO. The […]
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