Rev. Stewart Marshall of Trinity Lutheran Church (Pine Bluff, AR) is hosting a tour in 2020 to see the historic passion play of Oberammergau, as well as the splendor of several eastern European cities. It is a 12-day tour scheduled from September 21-October 2, with departure from Memphis. The tour is all inclusive except for […]
In Her Own Words, One Volunteer’s Story from the 2018 Mission Trip
When I told some of my friends and family that I was considering going on a mission trip to Haiti I often got a response like this….”I would never go to Haiti because the countries problems are created by a crooked government.” Many felt that the people just expected other countries to take care of […]
Mid-South Pastor to Host Unique European Tour in 2020
Rev. Stewart Marshall of Trinity Lutheran Church (Pine Bluff, AR) is hosting a tour in 2020 to see the historic passion play of Oberammergau, as well as the splendor of several eastern European cities. It is a 12-day tour scheduled from September 21-October 2, with departure from Memphis. The tour is all inclusive except for […]
Generation to Generation – update
Six congregation teams from across Arkansas met on June 2nd to continue training in Generation to Generation Module 2: Assessment. One of the most engaging parts of G2G is the Family Life Survey. All congregations who participate will take this congregational assessment tool designed by Glenn Gritzon and Congregation Family Services. The Family Needs Survey […]
Celebration of baptism and new members
This is an exciting time here at CVLC (Christus Victor Lutheran Church). We baptized a young girl whose family joined the church and desired to be baptized. After meeting with the parents they joined the church and she was baptized. As well another lady, who transferred her membership to our congregation. Good things are happening […]
6th Annual Event Honors Veterans
On May 26, 2018 Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church in Loudon, TN hosted 98 local veterans, including vets from WWII, Korea, Viet Nam, and representing all of branches of the service for our sixth annual pancake, sausage, bacon, and scrambled egg breakfast. The program included a color guard to post the national, state, and POW […]
Shepherd of the Hills Honors Veterans on Memorial Day
For the second year Shepherd of the Hills, in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, organized a Thrivent Action Team to honor veterans on Memorial Day. The Memorial Day Action Team planned, prepared and served free brats, hot dogs, chips and drinks to over 125 people who stayed after the Memorial Day Service conducted by the local American […]
Ordination and Installation for Rev. Tim Hunze
The Rite of Ordination and Installation for Rev. Tim Hunze was held on May 26, 2018 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Hermitage, TN. Pastor Hunze has worked as a deacon with congregations in central Tennessee for 16 years, and was approved for Ordination by the Colloquy Committee for Pastoral Ministry, LCMS this Spring. Those in attendance […]
Three Confirmands share in the day at CVLC Knoxville
On Maundy Thursday, we had the blessed honor to share with three young adults and their families, as their sons and daughters made their first communion. We began the service as we always do, with the washing of feet, before moving on and walking through the agenda. It was a beautiful service with many in […]
New Spanish resources for Hispanic Ministry
If you’d like to share the Gospel with your Spanish-speaking neighbors, or if you’re heading out on a short-term mission trip to Central or South America, the Lutheran Heritage Foundation (www.LHFmissions.org) has translated and published two new resources for you: A Child’s Garden of Bible Stories and the Bible with Small Catechism, both in the […]
