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. […]
District News - Congregations
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 […]
Tennessee Student Wins National Right To Life Oratory Contest
On June 26, 2021, Anna Young, daughter of Pastor Philip Young, Redeemer Lutheran, Nashville, won the National Right To Life Pro-Life Oratory Contest for High School Students, After winning the Right to Life Pro-Life Oratory Contest at the state level on April 24, she received a cash prize for first place, and the honor of representing Tennessee […]
Pastor Lehman
The Rite of Installation for the Rev. Andrew Lehman took place at All Saints Lutheran Church on Sunday, June 6.Rev. Lehman accepted the Call to become the Associate Pastor and Headmaster for All Saints Lutheran Church and School. All Saints Lutheran School is a new ministry to Jonesboro that will be a Classical Education Ministry.
A little story of two men from the greatest generation
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, White House, TN Mr. Ed Kramer was born in February, 1926 and Mr. Frank Jenks was born in August, 1926. Ed was born and raised in California and Frank in New York – opposite ends of the country. When America entered World War II, Frank and Ed were only 15 […]
