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 […]
District News - Congregations
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:
2023 Call Day — Concordia Theological Seminary Fort Wayne
On April 25, 31 students received their first call into the pastoral ministry at the annual Candidate Call Service of Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana (CTSFW). The candidates, including 30 MDiv students and one Alternate Route student, will serve in 20 of the 35 districts of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS). The Mid-South […]
The History Of Our Hand Built Cross
First Lutheran – Little Rock, Arkansas— Contributed by Joline Kaucher & Nate Brandes They say “a picture is worth a 1,000 words”. We use this hand-built wooden cross during Lent, Holy Week and Easter Sunday. From Jesus’ Crucifixion (above alter) and His Resurrection’s Blessing of faith and eternal life as shown by the beautiful live […]
Christus Victor Lutheran Church
We celebrated with a baptism on Easter minting at Christus Victor Lutheran Church. Our friend and brother in a Christ Zayne was baptized during our second service. What a beautiful day it was.
Blessings around the District – Spring 2023
The Lord continues blessing Chapel of the Good Shepherd, as they reach out into their community with an Easter egg hunt, donating and supporting local charities.
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