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.
District News
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 […]
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 […]
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