October 15, 2023 at 3:00 pm Grace Lutheran Church in Little Rock, Arkansas invites you and your congregation to enjoy its 2nd annual hymn festival on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at 3:00 PM. The hymns will be led by organist Jacquelyn Magnuson (Kantor, Grace Lutheran Church, Little Rock) and the adult choirs of Grace Lutheran […]
District News - Congregations
District and Thrivent Send Hundreds to See Sound of Freedom
The recently released film Sound of Freedom has opened eyes and stirred hearts across the nation regarding the horrific reality of human trafficking, especially for the most vulnerable victims: innocent children. The film’s overriding message that “God’s children are not for sale” comes at a time when the Mid-South District is actively engaged in raising […]
We Welcome Rev. Clarence Martin
The Rite of Installation was held for The Rev. Clarence Martin at Messiah Lutheran Church on July 23, 2023. Pictured are (Front L-R) Rev. Jim Belles, Grace Celebration, Cordova; President Roger Paavola; Rev. Clarence Martin; Rev. Russell Belisle, Cross of Calvary, Memphis. (Back L-R) Rev. William Zwick, Memphis; Rev. Neil Vanderbush, Emeritus, Memphis; Rev. Mark […]
We Welcome Rev. Jacob Childers
The Rite of Ordination and Installation was held for Rev. Jacob Childers on Sunday July 9, 20223 at Grace Lutheran Church, Knoxville. Pastor Childers was Called to become the Associate Pastor for Grace Lutheran after completing his Master’s of Divinity from Concordia Seminary, St Louis this Spring. Joining in the service were (Front L-R: Rev. […]
We Welcome Rev. Jeremy McDonald
The Rite of Installation was held for the Rev. Jeremy McDonald as he became the Pastor for Zion Lutheran Church, Ulm and Our Savior Lutheran Church, Brinkley/Rich, Arkansas. Rev. McDonald was originally ordained into the office of Holy Ministry as an Specific Ministry Pastor (SMP) and decided to attend the residential seminary at Concordia Theological […]
Rev. Joshua Reifsteck
The Rite of Installation for Rev. Joshua Reifsteck was held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Murray, KY on Sunday, June 18, 2023. Pictured, joining Pastor Reifsteck were (L-R) Rev. Trae Fistler, Faith Lutheran, Hopkinsville, President Roger Paavola, Rev. Reifsteck, Rev. Andre Frandle, Grace Lutheran Clarksville, and Rev. David Appold, St Paul Lutheran, Paducah and Circuit Visitor. […]
Rev. Michael Meyer
The Rite of Installation of Rev. Michael Meyer was held Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Rogers, AR on Sunday, June 11. Rev. Michael Meyer will serve as the Associate Pastor of Youth and Families.
Welcome Rev. Shemwell
The Rite of Installation was held for The Rev. Vincent Shemwell at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Johnson City, TN, on Sunday June 25, 2023.
Lutheran Early Response Teams (LERT)
Introducing one of the latest LERT teams in the Mid-South District. Pastor Ed Braiser with the new LERT chainsaw team. Both Basic and Advanced training was held at Grace Lutheran Knoxville, TN in April. If your congregation is interested in LERT training, contact Jan Simko at 931-200-1777. (L-R) Richard and Andrew Cole, David Hart, Michael […]
2023 Call Day — Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
On April 26, 95 Concordia Seminary, St. Louis students took part in Call Day Wednesday, receiving first calls to pastoral and diaconal ministry, or assignments as vicars and deaconess interns. The Mid-South District is pleased to receive the following candidates:
