The Rite of Installation was held on Sunday, January 30, 2022 for the Rev. Michael Edwards at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Cabot, Arkansas. Joining in the Rite were (L-R) Rev. David Vandercook, Circuit Visitor, President Roger Paavola, Rev. Michael Edwards, Rev. Kevin Conger, Regional Vice-President, and Rev. David Witte, vacancy pastor for Our Savior Lutheran […]
District News - Congregations
Installation of Rev. Mark Bushuiakovish
The Rite of Installation for Pastoral Ministry was held on Sunday, February 6, 2022, for Rev. Mark Bushuiakovish as Associate Pastor for Our Savior Lutheran Church, Nashville, TN. Picture are: (Front L-R) Emeritus President David Callies, President Roger Paavola, Rev. Mark Bushuiakovish, Rev. Lane Reuter, Senior Pastor, Our Savior Lutheran Church, and Rev. Ken Shaw, […]
Installation for Rev. Neil Vanderbush
The Rite of Installation for Rev. Neil Vanderbush was held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Memphis, on Sunday, December 5, 2021. Pictured (Front L-R) Rev. Sawyer Meyer, Beautiful Savior, Olive Branch; President Roger Paavola; Rev. Neil Vanderbush; Rev. Michael Sneath, Immanuel, Memphis. (Middle L-R) Rev. Clayton Seller, Faith, Collierville; Rev. David Vandercook, Trinity, North Little Rock; […]
Faith Lutheran Celebrates
Faith Lutheran Church in Bentonville, AR celebrated the remodeling of their sanctuary with a dedication service in October. Many in the congregation donated to this project and helped in the remodel, the three most instrumental were Tim Peters (left), Dayton Gehler (middle), and Benny Stovall (right). We also appreciate Bruce Greene who has always been […]
Life Ministry in the New Year
Life Sunday 2022 – “God Chose You” is Lutherans For Life’s theme for Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, which is set for January 23, 2022. Marches for Life around the United States in 2022 Jan. 8: ChicagoMarch for Life ChicagoJan. 21: Washington, D.C.National March for LifeJan. 22: St. Paul, Minn.March for LifeJan. 22: San FranciscoWalk […]
Installation of Rev. Willie Travis Grills
Zion of Avilla Lutheran Church (Alexander, AR) The installation of the Rev. Willie Travis Grills took place at Zion of Avilla Lutheran Church in Alexander, AR, on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Pictured for the Rite of Installation are: Front (L-R) Rev. Sawyer Meyer, Beautiful Savior, Olive Branch; President Roger Paavola; Rev. Willie Grills; Rev. Kevin […]
Ministry Fair 2021 at CTK
On a recent weekend in October, the congregation of Christ the King, Memphis, was invited to the Fellowship Hall before and after services to CTK’s Ministry Fair 2021. Over thirty active ministries within the congregation were represented, with creative displays and enthusiastic participants eager to share their goals and accomplishments – as well as the […]
Rev. JD Zischke Installed
Rev. JD Zischke was installed as pastor to Restoration Lutheran Church, Fayetteville, AR on October 17th, 2021. The Rite of Installation was performed by Rev. Joshua Willadsen, Fourth Vice-President. Front row (L-R) Rev. Joshua Willadsen, Rev. JD Zischke, Rev. Mark Krause; 2nd row Rev. Richard Mayer, Rev. Duncan Cox, Rev. Russell Shewmaker; 3rd row Rev. […]
11-Day Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
Nov 28 – Dec 8, 2022 Limited space available reserve your spot today! This Pilgrimage to the Holy Land is the experience of a lifetime. Visit the Biblical villages, explore the center of Jesus’ ministry, Capernaum, and relax on the Sea of Galilee. That is just the beginning of the tour with your host Rev. […]
Waverly Flood Aid
Thank you to all who gave The District response to the need in Waverly, TN, has been tremendous. On September 10, Pastor Philip Young (Redeemer, Nashville) and Pastor Ken Shaw (Trinity, Gallatin) delivered $23,000 of aid to organizations in Waverly and the families they serve. Pastor Young and Pastor Shaw met with the elders and […]
