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.
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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 […]
Celebrating what God is doing in our family of faith
Salem Ministry Highlights 2016-2017 in Springdale, AR. We are excited to show you some of the great things God is doing to help us share Christ’s love in our community. Salem has a rich history as a Lutheran Church and School in Springdale, Arkansas. Today God has blessed us with a growing multi-cultural family of faith […]
Have you seen the movie?
The Story of Martin Luther’s life Find a screening near you. This entertaining new film brings to life the dramatic moments that shaped Luther, and examines the universal questions he wrestled with, like “Who am I?” and “What is my purpose?” The rousing adventure story of Martin Luther’s life, following his bold quest for truth—a […]
Job and Steven
Job Comfort Dog of Christ the King Lutheran Church, Memphis, had the pleasure of attending the Retirement Ceremony of Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Steven Andrews on Friday, June 16, 2017, at the Pat Thompson Center in Millington, TN. Wearing his camouflage vest, which signifies his ministry to veterans, Job, along with his handler, veteran Pete […]
First Graduates from LIME
Introducing the first graduating class from the LIME of the Malagasy Lutheran Church. The Mid-South District has been honored to be a support for their efforts to bring college level courses to the Lutheran students in Madagascar – another international mission effort of the Mid-South District. These are the first graduates from the college […]
Unexpected Blessing
For Memorial Day in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, Shepherd of the Hills, organized a Thrivent Action Team to honor Veterans. The Memorial Day Action Team planned, prepared and served free brats, hot dogs, chips, drinks, and patriotic red, white and blue Little Debbie treats to over 140 people who stayed after the Memorial Day Service conducted […]
Local Vets Honored
On May 20, 2017 Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church (Loudon, TN) hosted 122 local veterans for our fifth annual pancake breakfast. Those who attended included veterans from WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and the current Middle East wars. The program included a color guard to post the colors, pledge of allegiance, slideshow of local vets in uniform […]
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