This fall, Our Savior Lutheran Academy in Nashville, Tennessee hosted a Diaper Drive through the organization, the Nashville Diaper Connection. Our Academy families, church members, and community collected diapers to give to families in need throughout Middle Tennessee. One in three families cannot afford to buy diapers for their children. These diapers will be a […]
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Happy Reformation!
That’s right, on October 31, 1517, a professor of theology and Catholic monk named Martin Luther nailed 95 questions – propositions – on the door of the Chapel at Wittenberg Castle Church. The sound of a hammer hitting a nail not only rang on the streets of Wittenberg, but sounded a revolution that has changed […]
Ordination for Rev. Thomas T. Presley
The Rite of Ordination was held for Rev. Thomas T. Presley on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at Grace Lutheran Church, Huntsville, Alabama. The Installation of Rev. Presley will take place in Mountain Home, AR on September 17. Rev. Presley will assume his role as associate pastor and church planter in the Jonesboro Circuit of the […]
Associate Pastor Travis Ferguson
The Installation of Associate Pastor Travis Ferguson at Grace Lutheran Church, Knoxville, TN on July 30, 2017.
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 […]
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, […]
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