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37th Biennial LWML Convention

Ladies of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML), and several spouses, enjoyed an event-filled week in Albuquerque, NM at the 37th Biennial LWML Convention, June 22-25. Mid-South District President, Rev. Dr. Roger Paavola, and his wife, Pat, were among those who attended, along with Mid-South LWML President Diane Reimold. The LWML is an important part […]

An Amazing Holy Land Pilgrimage

Join Us for an Incredible Journey February 21 – March 3, 2018 Limited space available reserve your spot today! Experience the Holy Land with all its breadth, beauty and rich biblical history from King David to Jesus. This 11 day Pilgrimage is a once in a lifetime encounter! This tour includes communion at major holy […]

Church and School Leadership

St. Paul in Romans 12 gives us a good understanding of spiritual gifts and church leadership. In verse 3 we are exhorted to, “not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.” Just as the […]

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 […]

English Bible Camp in Poland

LCMS is seeking Lutheran Educators — We are currently seeking out people who love Jesus and can help teach an English Bible Camp (similar to a VBS) in Poland this summer. Does that sound like you? There are ten congregations ready to reach out to the children of their neighborhoods with the Gospel. Most of […]

A Call to Prayer

Marriage. Life. Religious liberty. They are all deemed “controversial” in the public square, buzz words for “Don’t talk about this at the neighborhood party” or, “Stick to discussing the weather and sports…just to be safe.” And yet each topic matters. Fundamentally, they matter because people matter. And people matter to us as Lutherans because they […]

Annual Vocatio program at Concordia Seminary

Registration is Open for Vocatio  Concordia Seminary, St. Louis is hosting their annual Vocatio program for high school students (students enrolled grades 9-12 for Fall 2016). June 25-30, 2016 This six-day program is designed to encourage and equip young men and women to consider their vocation as Christians.  This event includes a Concordia University System […]

Messiah Lutheran Church Dedication and Ribbon Cutting of the New Addition

The theme of the day Lord, I love the habitation of Your house and the place where Your glory dwells” Psalm 26:8. 120 worshippers joined the festivities on Sunday, August 30, 2015 as Messiah Lutheran Church, Pea Ridge, Arkansas, dedicated and cut the ribbon to their new 4000 square foot addition. “Under God’s care everything […]

A Bit of History – Then and Now – A New Chapter

At the 19th Regular Convention of the Mid-South District, Rev. Norman Groteluschen, President Emeritus, shared a brief address with the delegation. What follows is an “expanded version” of his address in which he discusses both the history and future of the church – and the critical role of Church Planting for both.   Church Multiplication […]