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 […]
District News
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 […]
CCF Family District Initiative-A New Reformation
The Mid-South District Youth Board hosted “Empowering You, a Youth and Family Ministry Workshop in Little Rock in October. “Empowering You” focused on equipping congregations to cast their vision of ministry on reaching the next generation. We were privileged to welcome Professor Ben Freudenburg – author of The Family Friendly Church, creator of Family Friendly […]
Presentation of Mission Grant Funds
Middle Tennessee Zone President Sandra Gean presents a $5,000 check to Keith Logan of Trinity/HOPE Ministries. “Thanks so much and we are SO appreciative of the Mid-South District LWML. You all have been such a blessing for many years, and we are privileged to serve God along side you. Thank you again for blessing the […]
The Ralph C. Weiser Excellence in Ministry Award
The Mid-South District’s recent 50th Anniversary Banquet served as the perfect setting to unveil a distinctive new form of recognition: the Ralph C. Weiser Excellence in Ministry Award. Established to honor the life and work of the late Ralph Weiser, the award will be presented annually to recognize the ministry-building work and dedication of one […]
Eyes of Life
LCMS Life Ministry has begun a new campaign called Eyes of Life. It is an effort to spread the stories of people who see with eyes of life, eyes that recognize God’s gift of life, eyes that see life with the lens of God’s Word. According to Deaconess Pam Nielsen, associate executive director of LCMS […]
CLS Launches New Early Childhood Program
Christ Lutheran School (Little Rock, AR) kicked off its 2016-17 school year with a Back-To-School Bash and Ribbon Cutting of three new classrooms. These new classrooms are now home to children 6 weeks of age through 2 years old. CLS is excited to offer this new early childhood program that cares for the children while […]
District Education Executive for Education and Preschools
The Mid-South District is pleased to announce the appointment of Allen Piepenbrink as the District Education Executive for Education and Preschools. Mr. Piepenbrink has served as a Professor of Education in Concordia University of Wisconsin, Mequon, WI. He served as a teacher and athletic director in Lutheran schools for twenty years prior to his appointment […]
Servant Event for Law Enforcement Offers Smiles & Encouragement
On Tuesday, August 16, over 60 guests stopped by the Mid-South District Office for a special Law Enforcement Appreciation Lunch. Attendees included deputies from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, along with police officers from the Memphis and Bartlett communities. The event was hosted by the Mid-South District staff, with wonderful serving assistance from the student […]
2016 Candidates
Welcome Candidates From CTSFW—We are pleased welcome the new candidates from Concordia Theological Seminary (CTSFW), Fort Wayne, Indiana. Join us in welcoming them to the Mid-South District of LCMS. CANDIDATES Gregory Bauch, pastor, Ascension Lutheran Church, Madison, Tennessee Reed Shoaff, pastor, Zion Lutheran Church, London, Arkansas From CSL—We are happy to receive the following […]
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