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 […]
District News - Congregations
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 […]
Waverly Aid
From Vanderbilt Army ROTC Waverly flood relief cleanup led by Redeemer’s Benjamin Nissing on 9/11/21. Benjamin is a Vanderbilt student (senior) and Army ROTC cadet. His home congregation is Trinity Lutheran, Bridgeton, MO. He attends Redeemer Lutheran, Nashville, during the academic year. Eighteen students from various universities around Nashville (Trevecca, Lipscomb, Belmont, TSU & Vandy) […]
Installation for Pastor Johnson
The Rite of Ordination and Installation was held for Rev. Anthony Johnson at First Lutheran Church, Hot Springs, AR on August 22, 2021. He was installed as Associate Pastor for First Lutheran. Joining Rev. Johnson were (L-R Front Row) Rev. Dr. Roger Paavola, Rev. Anthony Johnson, Rev. Jon Beyer, Rev. Dan McDougal. Top Row (L-R) […]
Welcome Rev. Morgan Hamilton
Christ Lutheran Church and School, Little Rock AR The Rite of Installation was held for Rev. Morgan Hamilton as Senior Pastor at Christ Lutheran Church and School, Little Rock on Sunday, August 1, 2021. Attending the installation included (Front Row L-R) Rev. Kent Schaff, President Roger Paavola, Rev. Morgan Hamilton, Rev. Kevin Conger, Rev. LeRoy […]
Welcome Pastor Bartzsch
The installation of Rev. Thomas Bartzsch took place at River Valley Grace Lutheran Church in Lamar, Arkansas, on Sunday June 20, 2021.
Remembering A Dear Friend
President Emeritus Rev. Norman Groteluschen Rev. Norman L. Groteluschen was called to his heavenly home on July 23, 2021. A dear friend and faithful servant, “Pastor G,” as he was known to many, was a driving force in shaping the mission-minded character and heart of the Mid-South District. Rev. Groteluschen was part of the district’s […]
