On Wednesday, July 13, members of Christ the King and the Lutheran community gathered for “A Time for Prayer,” a service of scripture, hymns, and both corporate and private prayers. Our petitions were offered for healing, unification, forgiveness, and our Lord’s guidance during this difficult time. Pastor Mark Goble led the prayers, along with guest […]
District News - Congregations
New Members Welcomed
Trinity Lutheran (Gallatin, TN) welcomes their newest members by transfer or affirmation of faith. (R to L) Davis & Shirley Fairfax, Nicholas & Rosa Bice (Alyssa not pictured), Lawrence Welch, Michael & Lauren Claxton. Members not pictured – Brian Blumenberg, Diane Bourland, Heather Blomstrand
Rev. Erik Christensen was installed
Our Savior Lutheran Church On Sunday, July 24, 2016 Rev. Erik Christensen was installed as Associate Pastor for Youth and Young Families at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Nashville, TN. Front Row left to right: Rev. Dr. Roger Paavola, Mid-South District President; Rev. Erik Christensen; Rev. Lane Reuter Middle Row left to right: Rev. Andrew Smith; […]
Rev. Kirk Neugebauer ordination
Rev. Kirk Neugebauer’s ordination was held on June 5th at Christ the King in Memphis, TN and he has been installed as pastor at Messiah Lutheran Church in Sterling, IL. Front row (l to r): Rev. Charles Neugebauer, Rev. Kirk Neugebauer, Rev. A.J. Neugebauer, Rev. Norman Groteluschen Back row (l to r): Rev. Clayton Sellers, […]
Pastor David Lampman is Installed
Rev. David Paul Lampman and his wife, Linda, and grandchildren Kayla and Conner were welcomed to Faith Lutheran Church in Union City, Tennessee, on Sunday, May 29, 2016. Though officially retired from several professional careers over his lifetime, Rev. Lampman, feels he can still provide a ministry for a church the size and scope of […]
The District Bylaws, District Convention Proceedings & Synod Convention
The district board of directors is pleased to announce that the amendments to the district bylaws, made at the 2015 district convention and finalized/formally adopted by the board of directors last November (as authorized by convention Res. 02-03-15) with the changes to Bylaw 1.1.3 recommended by the Commission on Constitutional Matters (CCM), became effective upon […]
Immanuel-Memphis Welcomes New DCE
On Sunday, May 29, Immanuel Lutheran Church & School (Memphis) celebrated the installation of its new Director of Christian Education (DCE), A.J. Vega (shown with Pastor Will Miller). Blessed to have A.J. serving as the church’s DCE Intern for the last year, they are thrilled to now have him as a permanent member of their […]
Prison Ministry
Like all pastors, one staple of my daily routine is to go through any mail I might have received. It was a few years ago and I was not but a few months into ministry here in Wartburg, that I received a letter from the local prison. I thought it was a mistake and that […]
CHRIST LEADS THE WAY, STAY CLOSE TO HIM
A number of years ago, I found myself drawn to Pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer. A Lutheran Pastor in Nazi Germany, Bonhoeffer knew the cost of being a disciple of Jesus Christ even to the point of suffering a martyr’s death. I wondered what sustained him and kept him focused when he wrestled with what Christ would […]
Celebration of Servants at Christ the King
Over 200 members of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Memphis spent a recent Sunday afternoon acknowledging and thanking the many volunteers who – out of love for their Savior and their fellow members and the community at large – give tirelessly of their gifts and talents. After a catered dinner by Coletta’s, those gathered […]
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