Sept. 17-19, 2019 Concordia Theological Seminary is hosting a continuing education class for pastors and lay people at Messiah/Carlyle. The class dates are September 17-19 and features Rev. Dr. John Kleinig. Dr. Kleinig’s topic is “Making Music for the Lord: The Role of Choral Music in the Divine Service According to Chronicles and the New […]
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 […]
Petal Pushers 2019
Outreach Booth and Float Decorating It’s almost time, so here’s a quick list of who and where to go for information – Petal Pusher® Pastoral Advisor Christopher Schaar for the 2019 LHM float Joy to the World The Lord Is Come!, go to: https://youtu.be/kQmr0TFRwP8 Ministry partner Petal Pusher® sign ups to decorate Rose Parade floats, […]
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 […]
Have you seen the movie?
The Story of Martin Luther’s life Find a screening near you. This entertaining new film brings to life the dramatic moments that shaped Luther, and examines the universal questions he wrestled with, like “Who am I?” and “What is my purpose?” The rousing adventure story of Martin Luther’s life, following his bold quest for truth—a […]
