The Linkt retreat for senior high youth at LCMS churches in the Mid-South District is March 3-5 at Camp Trinity, the Lutheran Camp on Petit Jean Mountain. The Rev. Dr. Leroy Leach, who was the main presenter at the Linkt junior high retreat in October, is returning to lead Bible study and worship at the […]
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Life Plan for the New Year
In this New Year, I pray for the Lord to continue to give us wisdom and compassion in teaching and standing for the sanctity of human life. January is an important month for us to confess life boldly because of the unfortunate anniversary of Roe v. Wade, January 22, 1973. However, the whole year can […]
Tour Israel
Aug. 24-Sept. 5, 2020 Beloved in the Lord Jesus, you are invited to join me (on my 24th tour), a native of Israel, born in Nazareth on a Journey to the Holy Land–Israel for an experience of a lifetime. We will depart from Chicago on August 24 and return on September 5, 2020…walk where Jesus […]
3L-Little Rock
We’re thankful for the attendees at 3L Summit – Arkansas who braved heavy rains this morning but couldn’t be stopped–Living your faith, loving God’s people, learning to disciple with Rev. Zach Zehnder and Rev. Chris Paavola. Mid-South District presents 3L Summit “LIVING YOUR FAITH, LOVING GOD’S PEOPLE, LEARNING TO DISCIPLE” Grace Lutheran Church, Little […]
President Paavola – Guest Speaker at the Best Practices for Ministry
President Paavola presented “New Tools for Mission and Ministry Strategic Planning”. The Congregational Assessment Resource (CAR) and COMPASS survey tools have been developed by the Mid‐South District.
Baby Caps, Lap Blankets & More
Beautiful Savior Lutheran’s Outreach Several ladies at Beautiful Savior Lutheran in Olive Branch, MS meet on Tuesday mornings for several hours and knit and sew. They have created some beautiful items that they distribute to area assisted living units, hospice locations and various other outlets. The items include baby caps, lap blankets, prayer shawls, bibs, […]
That They May Know
On Reformation Day, Wednesday, October 31st, I took a group of eleven people from my congregation to the movie “Gosnell: The Trial of America’s Biggest Serial Killer.” The title sounds like a horror film, not something that sanctified Lutherans should be watching. It is, in fact, a horror film about the carnage of abortion, and […]
Pastoral training in the South East of Lake Victoria Diocese (SELVD)
Pastoral training continues in the SELVD as the 3rd group of pastoral candidates came to Negezi training center for the July training classes. This week, Dr. Naomichi Masaki, from Concordia Theological Seminary Fort Wayne (CTSFW), is teaching classes on Christology and the Lord’s Supper for the pastoral and deaconess training programs. This was his fourth […]
Africa: Madagascar National Day 06/26/2018
On June 26 the United States of America congratulated the people of Madagascar on their 58th year of independence. On behalf of President Trump and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Madagascar on the 58th anniversary of your independence. This year, the Malagasy people are counting on their leaders to […]
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 […]
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