Grace Place is a Saturday evening service, an outreach ministry of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church In December 2017, Grace Place was started as an outreach ministry of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Pastor Ed Rosser, was called to serve at the Saturday evening worship service. Members of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church placed introductory […]
District News
Baby Caps, Lap Blankets & More
Beautiful Savior Lutheran’s Outreach Several ladies at Beautiful Savior Lutheran in Olive Branch, MS meet on Tuesday mornings for several hours and knit and sew. They have created some beautiful items that they distribute to area assisted living units, hospice locations and various other outlets. The items include baby caps, lap blankets, prayer shawls, bibs, […]
2018 Ralph C. Weiser Excellence in Ministry Award Recipient
This year’s recipient of the Ralph C. Weiser Excellence in Ministry Award is John Hall. John was the founder of Trinity HOPE, beginning the ministry in 1999.
That They May Know
On Reformation Day, Wednesday, October 31st, I took a group of eleven people from my congregation to the movie “Gosnell: The Trial of America’s Biggest Serial Killer.” The title sounds like a horror film, not something that sanctified Lutherans should be watching. It is, in fact, a horror film about the carnage of abortion, and […]
The Importance of Accreditation
Every five years, Lutheran high schools, elementary schools, and early childhood centers across the United States undergo the process of accreditation through our synods National Lutheran School Accreditation teams. The process is time consuming and takes a strong commitment by the principal or director and the committee that helps with gathering the needed information. So, […]
Ordained Ministers Celebrating Anniversaries in 2018
Well done good and faithful servants! Join us in congratulating and celebrating these faithful servants of Christ in our District. How blessed we all our across the District to have each one of them. 60 Years Rev. Henry Behling (EM) Hot Springs, AR 55 Years Rev. William Couch (EM) Knoxville, TN 50 Years Rev. Kenneth […]
National Lutheran Schools Week
January 27- February 2, 2019 National Lutheran Schools Week is a perfect time to highlight all the great things happening in our Lutheran schools across the Mid-South District. “Real. Present. God.” is the theme for the 2019 National Lutheran Schools Week celebration. The associated scripture verse is Psalm 46 and schools are encouraged to pick […]
Thank You for Prayers and Support, from the Hawkins Family
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 […]
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