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 […]
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Sharps Chapel Building Fund Grows
At the Sunday, August 6 worship service, Paul Kritsch, pastor of Chapel of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Sharps Chapel, TN announced that the church’s Norris Shores property has been sold and that as a result the church’s building fund more than doubled. At the announcement, the congregation broke into applause and stood to sing […]
70th Anniversary of St Philip Lutheran Church
Celebration of the 70th Anniversary of St Philip Lutheran Church, Chattanooga, August 20, 2017. Celebrants for the event included Rev. Joseph Jacks, resident pastor; Rev. Ed Rosser, preacher; and President Roger Paavola, sending greeting from the District and Synod.
President’s Forum 2017
President’s Forum held at the District offices July 24, 25, 2017. The President’s Forum is a time when the Presidents Emeriti come to hear the major events affecting the Mid-South District, and assist in planning for the future endeavors of the District in service to our congregations, schools, ECC’s, and professional church worker staff. Pictured […]
The Point celebrates
The Point, Knoxville joyfully celebrated the installation of Pastor Adam Woldt on July 9th. This church planted by Pastor Matt Peoples seven years ago, meets in a movie theater and seeks “to connect with the disconnected.” Pastor Greg Bearss preached at the service with over 200 in attendance, and Pastor Stephen Skov officiated in the […]
Ordination and Installation of Pastor Eric Rudsenske
The Ordination and Installation of Pastor Eric Rudsenske, at Concordia Lutheran Church, Jackson, TN took place on Sunday, July 23. Those pictured include: Front Row (L-R) Rev. Mark Goble, Circuit Visitor; Rev. Dr. Roger Paavola; Rev. Rudsenske; Rev. Chuck Neugebauer, Regional Vice-President; Rev. Bill Stevenson. Back Row (L-R) Deacon Jeremy McDonald, representing Grace Lutheran Church, […]
Deaconess House (Nyumba ya Wadiakonia)
Deaconess House (Nyumba ya Wadiakonia) is a mission started by the Southeast of Lake Victoria Diocese of the Lutheran Church of Tanzania. This home provides shelter, security and a vocational training program for young women with albinism. This is known in the Diocese as Right to Live with Albinism. This specific ministry teaches the young […]
Stewardship
“Okay Pastor, how much does God want me to give?” This question or some variation of it comes up every time a pastor is asked to talk about stewardship. However, it’s the wrong question! Stewardship is NOT about giving money… at least not in the total sense of the word in Christian parlance. Stewardship also […]
Living Intentionally
In this world of “me, me, me” it is unpopular to acknowledge that God owns everything and He has asked us to be His administrators acting on His behalf. God desires us to be good stewards of all our resources, abilities and opportunities He has entrusted to us. This is hard to do but […]
Time and talents to benefit others
Prince of Peace members use their time and talents to benefit others through Apostles Build- Habitat for Humanity Recently members of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in White House, TN used their time and talents to help finish a Habitat for Humanity House in Gallatin, TN. Members participated in the final clean up of the […]
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