The prophet Zechariah once said, “For who despises the day of small things?” (Zechariah 4:10) We know the answer to this question: Many people in the church mistakenly think that because a congregation is small, anything it does is tiny and mundane. But, the story of the widow’s small gift (Mark 12:41-44) should forever diffuse […]
Sharps Chapel Plans Building
Making Plans Having purchased a building site in Sharps Chapel, TN, Chapel of the Good Shepherd has begun to formulate plans for their first church building. Pictured are the members of the design team who are gathering ideas which soon will be submitted to a building designer. Front row: Pastor Paul and Dorothy Kritsch, co-chairs. […]
2019 LCMS Lutheran Youth Fellowship Leadership Development Training
Mid-South District’s Call For Sr. High Youth Training – March 14-17, 2019 in St. Louis MO The Youth and Family Ministry Board of the Mid-South District is seeking Sr. High youth applicants from our district to attend the LCMS Lutheran Youth Fellowship’s Leadership Development Training. The focus of this year’s training is: Every One His Witness […]
A Great Sign for Sharps Chapel
The congregation of Chapel of the Good Shepherd in Sharps Chapel, TN is excited about the blessing of property acquired in late 2018, where the ministry will build a permanent structure. In December, Congregation President Jeff Landis and church member Jeff Garretson (pictured) installed an eye-catching sign to share the excitement with the community and […]
Ordained Ministers Celebrating Anniversaries in 2018
Well done good and faithful servants! Join us in congratulating and celebrating these faithful servants of Christ in our District. How blessed we all our across the District to have each one of them. 60 Years Rev. Henry Behling (EM) Hot Springs, AR 55 Years Rev. William Couch (EM) Knoxville, TN 50 Years Rev. Kenneth […]
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 […]
LCMS Hispanic National Convention
All those working in Hispanic ministry — or interested in learning more about it — are invited to attend the Sixth National Hispanic Lutheran Convention, which will be held July 24–27 in Houston. This year’s theme is Discipulado 4K: Caminando Juntos con Cristo (“4K Discipleship: Walking Together with Christ”), based on 2 Tim. 2:2. According […]
‘Redefining the Graying Church: The Mission Field of Older Adults’
Thursday, May 17, 1-2 p.m. Central time Did you know that rural and small-town America is poised to become the center of spiritual renewal for older adult ministries? Is your congregation prepared for this wonderful challenge and opportunity in the years ahead? LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission will host a free webinar “Redefining the […]
Pastors Wives Retreat
Mark your calendar for the Pastors Wives Retreat The guest speaker will be Jan Struck. Contact the District Office for details. West Pastors Wives Retreat October 5-6, 2018 (Fri.-Sat.) DeGray Lake Resort, Bismarck, AR East Pastors Wives Retreat October 12-13, 2018 (Fri.-Sat.) Clarion Inn, Cookeville, TN Jan Struck Jan’s “Life Story” has included the […]
Customizable and Downloadable Advent Devotions
Love Came Down Available from Lutheran Hour Ministries In Love Came Down we see how the Heavenly Father spared nothing—not even His own Son—to work out our salvation. Though we had rebelled in our sins and spurned God and His Commandments, He chose us—not for exclusion, but redemption. The Father’s love sought us out in our perilous […]
