Mr. Joe Ruder is a very important person here at Faith Lutheran Preschool in Collierville, Tennessee. “Mr. Joe,” as he is affectionately known by the students and parents, has been our volunteer preschool greeter every school day for the past five years. Mr. Joe offers high-fives, hugs and silly greetings to the children and parents […]
District News
Christus Victor Lutheran Church (CVLC) Knoxville Volunteers
It is a good thing that we live in the volunteer state, because this church is filled with people who are not afraid to step up, and share in the gifts that God has blessed them with. In my almost four years that I have been shepherding the fine folks here I have been completely […]
“Handy” Volunteers Are a Huge Help at Christ the King – Memphis
Christ the King Lutheran Church and School is blessed by a unique team of volunteers called the Nehemiahs. Named after the Old Testament figure who skillfully rebuilt and restored the wall of Jerusalem in just 52 days, the Nehemiahs meet weekly at Christ the King to rebuild, restore, clean up, plant and take care of […]
Youth Help with Tornado Relief
“Free to Serve” Youth Help With Central Arkansas Tornado Relief Work -Ed Mell The West Region Youth of the Mid-South District LCMS held a “Free to Serve” Youth Servant Event for both Junior and Senior High Youth July 3rd through July 6th (Thursday evening through Sunday morning). The Youth Servant Event was hosted by Christ […]
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Hobby Lobby
July 2, 2014 Some of you have inquired about the impact of the decision on the Concordia Health Plan. Today, Ann Stillman, our VP and General Counsel, submitted a blog piece explaining the legal implications of the Hobby Lobby case. I thought you might be interested in this. July 1, 2014 The United States Supreme […]
Students assigned to Mid-South District from Concordia Theological Seminary
It is our pleasure to announce the students who have been assigned to the Mid-South District from Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana. CANDIDATES David Appold, associate pastor, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Paducah, KY Eric Phillips, Concordia Lutheran Church, Nashville, TN VICARS Jonathan Durkopp, Peace Lutheran Church, Prairie Grove, AR Robert Wacker, Holy Spirit Lutheran […]
Central Arkansas Tornado Relief – Memorial Day Weekend Servant Event
Central Arkansas Tornado Relief – Memorial Day Weekend Servant Event Our initial servant event for our District congregations (and others from around Synod) will take place over Memorial Day weekend. Please contact Ed Mell to schedule your team or for more information about what to bring, possible housing accommodations, etc. Let us know the number […]
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Recognized
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, East Ridge, TN, recently received a $5,000 “Lutheran Community Matthew 25: Neighbors in Need” grant from the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation. The funding was awarded to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church based on its effectiveness in addressing physical, emotional and /or spiritual needs in the local community such as food, clothing, […]
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