From Concordia, Kingsport, TN a short-term mission team went to Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota June 5-13. Inspired by Mrs. Laverne Morris, who purchased and organized our crafts for VBS and found our cabins to stay in, the team included Pastor Paul and Mary Becker, Frauke Darnell, Linda Morawetz and Rob McElhinny. We stayed […]
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District Sunday “Thank You!”
We would like to extend a sincere “thank you” to congregations who recently observed “District Sunday.” This included announcing a special offering to support the District’s student financial aid program for professional church workers. Those gifts will be combined with the offering from the District Convention’s opening service on June 26. Again, we are grateful […]
Faith Lutheran in Magnolia, AR Reaches Out with Digital Sign
Last year, Faith Lutheran Church in Magnolia, Arkansas installed a “flashy” new digital sign. The church is a neighbor to Southern Arkansas University, where just over 3,400 students attend. With students and many other Magnolia community members passing Faith Lutheran each day, the church felt this programmable sign would be a great way to share […]
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 […]
C.A.R. released
C.A.R. (Congregational Assessment Resource) is an online tool designed to assist congregations in identifying key factors in their ministry and mission and compare their activity with a registry of other congregations. Is your organization interested in C.A.R.? Fill out the below form, we will review your information and be in touch with you shortly. Please […]
Resolution Seeking Support for Pro-Life Amendment 1
At the recent East District pastor’s conference, a resolution presented by Pastor Young was unanimously passed regarding an important pro life amendment that will appear on the ballot in the next Gubernatorial election in November of 2014 in Tennessee. Read the Resolution Signed by President Paavola For further information on this amendment and updates please […]
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 […]
Cheryl Geyer named 2014 LEA Distinguished Lutheran Early Childhood Teacher
Cheryl Geyer was selected to receive Lutheran Education Association’s 2014 Distinguished Lutheran Early Childhood Teacher award. Ms. Geyer is kindergarten teacher and early childhood department leader at Christ the King Lutheran School in Memphis, Tenn. She has also been honored as WREG Television Teacher of the Week in 2013. Cheryl earned both a B.A. and […]
JEFFERSON AWARD to John Hall for Trinity HOPE
Story and award by FOX 17 Nashville,TN John Hall becomes the 3rd Middle Tennessee resident to receive the Jefferson Award for public service. FOX17 applauds his work on behalf of the children of Haiti and his ongoing efforts to expand his feeding program to more schools. It’s about 1500 miles from Nashville to Haiti, and […]
President Paavola Introduces IMPACT
5 Initiatives 1. Assist congregations, unable to retain an ordained minister, in Word and Sacrament ministry 2. Resource, equip and strengthen existing churches and schools for Kingdom effectiveness 3. Recruit, support and mentor professional church workers 4. Create an online Congregational Assessment Resource (CAR) for ministry self-assessment 5. Plant new churches Initiatives represent plan to […]
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