Sunday, Sept. 17 new members were received and welcomed with a new member potluck. What is notable is counting the children. These three families include 8 children. Grace has welcomed more than 30 infants, toddlers, youth, and adults into the Kingdom by Holy Baptism so far this year. Pastors are the Rev. Larry A. Peters […]
District News - Congregations
Special Dedication
During Chapel of the Good Shepherd’s worship service on September 24, our new baptismal bowl was dedicated to the Lord. Around the outside of the bowl is a quote from Galatians 5:22 — “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.” Although we don’t know who it will […]
Rev. Paul Donner’s 60th Anniversary
On Sunday, September 24th, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Paducah, KY celebrated Rev. Paul Donner’s 60th anniversary of his ordination and consecration into the Office of the Holy Ministry. We praise the Lord of the Church that He has permitted His servant Paul to serve His Church these many years and that He has sustained […]
Ordination for Rev. Thomas T. Presley
The Rite of Ordination was held for Rev. Thomas T. Presley on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at Grace Lutheran Church, Huntsville, Alabama. The Installation of Rev. Presley will take place in Mountain Home, AR on September 17. Rev. Presley will assume his role as associate pastor and church planter in the Jonesboro Circuit of the […]
Associate Pastor Travis Ferguson
The Installation of Associate Pastor Travis Ferguson at Grace Lutheran Church, Knoxville, TN on July 30, 2017.
Sharps Chapel Building Fund Grows
At the Sunday, August 6 worship service, Paul Kritsch, pastor of Chapel of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Sharps Chapel, TN announced that the church’s Norris Shores property has been sold and that as a result the church’s building fund more than doubled. At the announcement, the congregation broke into applause and stood to sing […]
70th Anniversary of St Philip Lutheran Church
Celebration of the 70th Anniversary of St Philip Lutheran Church, Chattanooga, August 20, 2017. Celebrants for the event included Rev. Joseph Jacks, resident pastor; Rev. Ed Rosser, preacher; and President Roger Paavola, sending greeting from the District and Synod.
The Point celebrates
The Point, Knoxville joyfully celebrated the installation of Pastor Adam Woldt on July 9th. This church planted by Pastor Matt Peoples seven years ago, meets in a movie theater and seeks “to connect with the disconnected.” Pastor Greg Bearss preached at the service with over 200 in attendance, and Pastor Stephen Skov officiated in the […]
Ordination and Installation of Pastor Eric Rudsenske
The Ordination and Installation of Pastor Eric Rudsenske, at Concordia Lutheran Church, Jackson, TN took place on Sunday, July 23. Those pictured include: Front Row (L-R) Rev. Mark Goble, Circuit Visitor; Rev. Dr. Roger Paavola; Rev. Rudsenske; Rev. Chuck Neugebauer, Regional Vice-President; Rev. Bill Stevenson. Back Row (L-R) Deacon Jeremy McDonald, representing Grace Lutheran Church, […]
Time and talents to benefit others
Prince of Peace members use their time and talents to benefit others through Apostles Build- Habitat for Humanity Recently members of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in White House, TN used their time and talents to help finish a Habitat for Humanity House in Gallatin, TN. Members participated in the final clean up of the […]
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