from Lutheran Heritage Foundation During these turbulent times, a central message that everyone needs to hear is “Jesus Never Fails!” And now, the Lutheran Heritage Foundation (a recognized service organization of the LCMS) has this short devotional booklet available at no cost to you in a variety of languages, for outreach to immigrants in your […]
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BIG NEWS from Lutheran Church Extension Fund
Exciting changes have been made to LCEF’s ConnectPLUS and PartnerPLUS investments. LCEF wouldn’t be able to support Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (LCMS) ministries without the faithful support of our investors. This strong and stable base means the important role of LCEF plays in supporting the LCMS will continue long into the future. Get Started […]
Women’s Day Retreat
Living Well Mother, Daughter, Sister, Friend–this is a great one day event November 2 in Nashville. Hosted by Our Savior Lutheran Church. Register now through October 24. For more information at https://www.oslcnashville.org/retreat || Event flier (pdf)
Grab Bags for Officers
After worship on Sunday June 2, 2019, almost 2 dozen members of Concordia Lutheran Church, Kingsport, TN assembled “grab bags” for approximately 120 Kingsport Police Officers. Using one of his two Thrivent Action Team projects, Pastor Paul Becker spear-headed this community service event. Action Team funds were used to purchase granola bars, water bottles, and […]
Each One, Reach One Event
December 8, 2018 hosted at Trinity Lutheran Church Attention congregations in the Mena, AR area: an Each One, Reach One event will be hosted by Trinity Lutheran Church on Saturday, December 8 from 10:00 a.m.-noon. The event will highlight practical ways that your congregation members can share their faith in the community. Please watch for […]
Support for Restoration Lutheran Church
Northwest Arkansas Shows Amazing Support for Restoration Lutheran Church On Sunday, May 20, 2018, nearly 200 people from the Northwest Arkansas area came together at a banquet in support of Restoration Lutheran Church—a new ministry in the Fayetteville area, led by Pastor JD Zischke. After an inspiring line-up of speakers that included Rev. Dr. […]
St. Augustine’s Lutheran School-Sudan
St. Augustine’s Lutheran School in South Sudan. Pastor Russell Shewmaker (Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Jonesboro, AR) has been teaching there on a short term mission trip.
Lutheran Schools Week
In 1943, a rumor that spread throughout North America like wildfire! The rumor was that anyone could buy a brand new Ford car for the price of one penny. The rumor was that if anyone would bring in a new, 1943 US copper penny, they could buy a new Ford car. People by the thousands, […]
Lutheran Schools Week
With Lutheran Schools Week coming up January 21-27, 2018, it’s a perfect time to highlight all the great things happening in our Lutheran schools across the Mid-South District. If you have news to share about your school ministry in the January Encourager, please submit it before December 15 of this year. Simply email submissions to webmaster@mid-southlcms.com and note “for JANUARY Encourager” in your […]
How To Help In the Wake of Hurricane Harvey
As we see the images and hear the stories of people impacted by the devastation of Hurricane Harvey, we are all moved to respond in God’s love. To help our congregations coordinate an effective response to this disaster, the Mid-South District Office recommends the following methods of support: MONETARY DONATIONS 100% of Harvey relief funds […]
