On behalf of Alison Hawkins and her family, the Mid-South District would like to say “thank you” to everyone who has lifted the Hawkins in prayer and shared generous financial gifts following a life-threatening medical emergency for Alison in mid-September. Alison is the Executive Administrative Assistant to our District President, Rev. Dr. Roger Paavola—and a […]
Congratulations ACA & Zion Lutheran
Congratulations Avilla Christian Academy & Zion Lutheran Church Congratulations to Zion Lutheran Church and Avilla Christian Academy in Alexander, AR on meeting all accreditation requirements. Mid-South District Education Executive Allen Piepenbrink (R) recently visited the church to present the accreditation certificate to Pastor Michael Schleider (L) and Principal Richard Meyers (C).
Restoration Lutheran Church Announcement
After several months of searching for a worship space, Pastor JD Zischke is pleased to share that Restoration Lutheran Church has a home—for now, at least. Fayetteville-based market research firm Field Agent has graciously offered the use of its home office building for the worship services of Restoration Lutheran Church. Pastor Zischke explained that the […]
Calling all Youth Leaders & Ministry Teams
Register by August 30th to guarantee your room at the discounted rate Register Online for Youth Leader Conference September 14 & 15, 2018 @ Grace Lutheran Church in Murfreesboro, TN Register Online Now || Download the Schedule Youth leaders (both called and volunteers), from across the Mid-South are invited to ‘ROOT’ where we will Relax, Connect […]
Church Planting in the South East of Lake Victoria Diocese (SELVD)
Two weeks and 2745 were baptized Two teams of 23 adults from the Mid-South District went to Tanzania in May for mission trips to the Southeast of Lake Victoria diocese (SELVD). Each trip lasted for approximately two weeks. The teams were made up of members from 8 Mid-South congregations and 4 LCMS congregations from other […]
Generation to Generation – update
Six congregation teams from across Arkansas met on June 2nd to continue training in Generation to Generation Module 2: Assessment. One of the most engaging parts of G2G is the Family Life Survey. All congregations who participate will take this congregational assessment tool designed by Glenn Gritzon and Congregation Family Services. The Family Needs Survey […]
2018 National Disaster Response Conference
Oct. 16-18 | Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Harvey. Irma. Maria. This past year seemed to be the year of the hurricane as many of our communities were significantly affected by storm after storm. Still others were affected by fires, earthquakes, tornadoes and other disasters. It is in these moments of great suffering that the Church […]
Welcoming Vicars to the Mid-South District
It is our pleasure to welcome two Vicars to the Mid-South District from Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Jon Carpenter, Faith Lutheran Church, Tullahoma, Tennessee and William Zwick, First Lutheran Church, Harrison, Arkansas.
2018 Early Childhood Educator’s Conference
July 16-17, 2018 @ Immanuel Lutheran Preschool, Memphis, TN Theme: “Real. Present. God.” Psalm 46 EC Conference Agenda 2018 || ECE Memo – Registration Packet 2018 || ECE Registration Form 2018 || Map – Immanuel to Holiday Inn & Suites Welcome to the 2018 ECE Conference. What a perfect way to reward your ministry to […]
Advocates for Family, Life, and Religious Liberty
6th Circuit Upholds Vote for Amendment 1! —From Family Action Council of Tennessee (https://factn.org) January 9, 2018, by a 3-0 opinion, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the vote in 2014 by the people of Tennessee to amend their state Constitution to strip out a “right to abortion” that our Tennessee Supreme Court found […]
