The Mid-South District is excited to host two outstanding events to mark the Reformation’s 500th Anniversary: • Reformation Choral Concert on Friday, October 13 (University of Memphis Rose Theater) • Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 14 (Immanuel Lutheran Church & School – Memphis) The Choral Concert will feature over 75 voices and instrumentalists, including students from […]
District News
Responding in God’s Love to Help Those Impacted by Hurricane Irma
While it is heartbreaking and overwhelming to see the devastation of Hurricane Irma–especially on the heels of the powerful storm in Texas–our resolve as Christians is always to help those in need. To assist our congregations as they make plans to help those impacted by this disaster, the Mid-South District Office recommends the following avenues […]
Each One Reach One Workshops
Workshops have begun The Mid-South District invited Rev. Dr. Mark Wood from the LCMS Office of National Mission in St. Louis to conduct the “Every One His Witness” workshop. There were 3 beta-test sites held across the district: Christ the King, Memphis, TN; Shepherd of the Hills, Crossville, TN; and First, Hot Springs, AR. Multiple […]
How To Help In the Wake of Hurricane Harvey
As we see the images and hear the stories of people impacted by the devastation of Hurricane Harvey, we are all moved to respond in God’s love. To help our congregations coordinate an effective response to this disaster, the Mid-South District Office recommends the following methods of support: MONETARY DONATIONS 100% of Harvey relief funds […]
Reformation Choral Concert
Everyone is invited to enjoy this free event. Seating is limited, please Reserve Your Seats Now Bring your friends and enjoy an evening of music and song.
Oktoberfest
Purchase Your Tickets ONLINE now! Join the Mid-South District and community in celebration.
37th Biennial LWML Convention
Ladies of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML), and several spouses, enjoyed an event-filled week in Albuquerque, NM at the 37th Biennial LWML Convention, June 22-25. Mid-South District President, Rev. Dr. Roger Paavola, and his wife, Pat, were among those who attended, along with Mid-South LWML President Diane Reimold. The LWML is an important part […]
Calls announced from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis rejoices with the 119 students who learned of first call placements as pastors and deaconesses, and assignments as vicars and deaconess interns during Call Day services April 26. Calls were issued to 56 pastoral students and five diaconal students during a special worship service at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of […]
Ralph Weiser Excellence in Ministry Award
This is a check for $5000 being presented to Faith Lutheran Church in Magnolia, AR. Presenting the check is Mr. Chris Weiser to Rev. Jim Jobst, pastor of Faith Lutheran. The members of the congregation are in the picture. The $5000 is from the Ralph Weiser Excellence in Ministry Award, an award of the Mid-South […]
Teaching the Faith to our Youth
When Paul wrote to young timothy (2 Timothy 1:5), he talked about the faith instilled in him by his grandmother Lois and his mother Eunice. Timothy’s faith was developed in the home which is still the primary institution for faith development. But Paul also talks about the “household of faith” in Galatians 6:10 which is […]
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