The Second Annual Henkle Conference was well received by over 120 clergy and laity in Ascension Lutheran Church in Madison, TN on August 7 – 8, 2023. The conference focused on contemporary issues we, as the Lutheran Church, will be dealing with in our ministries. This year’s speakers included Dr. Carl Truman from Grove City […]
District News - Congregations
Luther Classical College Reformation Mission Festival
Saturday, 10/28/202311am-2pm @ Trinity North Little Rock Come and learn about the work of Luther Classical College, a national mission devoted to excellent Lutheran education for our sons and daughters across the country. LOCATION: Trinity Lutheran Church, 3802 N Olive St., North Little Rock ATTENDANCE: Pastors and lay leaders from LCMS circuits: North Little Rock, […]
Grace Lutheran to Host Second Annual Hymn Festival
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 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.
