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 […]
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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 […]
President’s Forum 2017
President’s Forum held at the District offices July 24, 25, 2017. The President’s Forum is a time when the Presidents Emeriti come to hear the major events affecting the Mid-South District, and assist in planning for the future endeavors of the District in service to our congregations, schools, ECC’s, and professional church worker staff. Pictured […]
Celebrating what God is doing in our family of faith
Salem Ministry Highlights 2016-2017 in Springdale, AR. We are excited to show you some of the great things God is doing to help us share Christ’s love in our community. Salem has a rich history as a Lutheran Church and School in Springdale, Arkansas. Today God has blessed us with a growing multi-cultural family of faith […]
Zion Lutheran Seeks Help
Critical Food Pantry Ministry Following devastating fire at Zion Lutheran Church in Alexander, AR, senior pastor Rev. Michael Schleider reports that the congregation’s top priority is to continue operation of its community Food Pantry Ministry with as little disruption as possible. Zion’s food storage facilities and critical equipment for the Food Pantry Ministry (refrigerators, freezers, […]
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 […]
Mid-South District LCMS Tanzania Mission Trip 2017
We are making plans to make a mission trip to Tanzania, located in East Africa, below the equator on the Indian Ocean. Tanzania is one of the most stable and peaceful countries in Africa. It is a little larger than Texas with a few more people than California. This year’s trip will be to visit […]
Life After the Election
The contentious presidential election may have had the unfortunate consequence of narrowing the scope of the pro-life movement too much. Fervent appeals were made to life-issue voters stating that everything rides on the candidates’ potential to make multiple Supreme Court appointments, the one for the current vacancy and perhaps up to three more in the […]
Christmas Greetings from Third General Assembly SELVD
Christmas Greetings from Third General Assembly SELVD ………….. Christmas and Happy New Year Greetings from South East of Lake Victoria General Assembly to LCMS President Dr. Matthew Harrison and Mid-South District President Rev. Dr. Roger Paavola. We also feel happy to send greetings to Concordia Theological Seminary Fort Wayne President Dr. Lawrence Rast and the […]
We Drove
Not because we like the scenery, but because flying in and out of Memphis almost always takes longer than driving. But, we drove – hundreds of miles to go to the Sixty-sixth Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, and the National LCMS Youth Gathering. Along the way to Milwaukee, travelers are forced to go […]
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