January 27- February 2, 2019 National Lutheran Schools Week is a perfect time to highlight all the great things happening in our Lutheran schools across the Mid-South District. “Real. Present. God.” is the theme for the 2019 National Lutheran Schools Week celebration. The associated scripture verse is Psalm 46 and schools are encouraged to pick […]
SMP application deadlines for St Louis, MO
Complete files for the SMP applicants must be submitted by the deadline to process. Applicants can also sign up for taking the ELCEs (OT, NT, CD) before we receive their application by sending an email request to register for the exams. SMP Scholarship Fund Application 2018-2019 Deadline June 15 Spring 2018 Cohort October 31 – […]
Tennessee District LLL Conference
May 5, 2018 @ Christus Victor Lutheran Church 4110 Central Avenue Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee 37912 FREE Registration @ 9:30 a.m. Conference begins @ 10:00 a.m. Registration includes lunch, dinner and child care (under the age of 12) For reservations call before Friday, April 20, 2018 phone: 865-689-1011 Guest Speaker is Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz, Executive […]
61 baptized Christmas day
Hello, Merry Christmas and happy prosperous New Year. The South Sudan Evangelical Lutheran Church (SSELC) has a good news to share with you brothers. On the 25th of December, that was on the Christmas day, 61 people including adults and children were baptised in one of our congregations in Nyumanzi refugee camp in Uganda. We thank […]
LCMS Lutheran Youth Fellowship 2018 Leadership Development Training
Mid-South District’s Call For Sr. High Youth Training – March 15-18, 2018 in St. Louis MO The Youth and Family Ministry Board of the Mid-South District is seeking Sr. High youth and adult chaperone applicants from our district to attend the LCMS Lutheran Youth Fellowship’s Leadership Development Training – March 15-18, 2018 In St. Louis, MO. The […]
New Font
Several weeks ago, Pastor Paul and Mrs. Dorothy Kritsch presented a pottery bowl to Chapel of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Sharps Chapel, TN. The bowl serves as a reminder of Holy Baptism as the people come forward for Holy Communion. The rim of the bowl reads: The fruit of the Spirit is love, […]
Oktober Fest Recap
The weekend of October 13 & 14 was an exciting and busy time as the Mid-South District’s official Reformation events took place in Memphis. On Friday, October 13, just over 500 people gathered for a special Reformation Choral Concert at the Rose Theater on the University of Memphis campus. On Saturday, October 14, the District’s […]
Financial Education Workshop Series
There’s still time to join Concordia Plan Services and Fidelity for an educational web workshop. You’ll learn strategies and tips to help you confidently manage your financial future. Get Started and Save for the Future You Learn more about the benefits of the Concordia Retirement Savings Plan, the importance of retirement savings, and small steps […]
Responding in God’s Love to Help Those Impacted by Hurricane Irma
While it is heartbreaking and overwhelming to see the devastation of Hurricane Irma–especially on the heels of the powerful storm in Texas–our resolve as Christians is always to help those in need. To assist our congregations as they make plans to help those impacted by this disaster, the Mid-South District Office recommends the following avenues […]
Pastor Mark & Sandi Eisold update from Naples, Florida
September 10, 2017 Dear Friends in Christ, As you know, we are currently serving the Lord in Naples, FL. Mark is planting a church called the “Golden Gate Pelican”- reaching out to non-English speakers. The church is serving a community of 70 people after just 9 months- most of whom are Spanish speakers. Once we […]
