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, […]
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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 […]
Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World
Beautiful Savior Lutheran in Olive Branch has set up a screening of Martin Luther: The idea that Changed the World at the Malco Olive Branch Cinema (6430 Goodman Rd, Olive Branch, MS) through Tugg. Thursday, May 25, 2017 7:30pm–9:23pm Get your tickets here: www.tugg.com/events/martin-luther-the-idea-that-changed-the-world-pqbi One night only! Watch the story of Martin Luther’s life. This entertaining […]
“The Great Imperative”
Do you have a seat in President Trump’s Cabinet? Probably not. But, Matthew’s Gospel closes with what most of Christianity calls the Great Commission because it speaks of imperatives – commands of Christ. There aren’t two commands, but one: to make disciples. But, most of our church body focuses on the command without remembering where […]
TN Fire Update 12 /29
Sevier County TN Fire Recovery Update… Rev. Robert Portier of St. Paul Lutheran in Sevierville, TN recently shared this encouraging update on progress being made in the relief and recovery effort following November’s wildfires in and around Gatlinburg: Greetings in Christ, It is with heartfelt thanks that I send out this recovery update. We have […]
Main Street Living services
As part of the Main Street Living services, the South Dakota District invited participants in the program to stay over the weekend for a pheasant hunt. The participants who were able to stay for the weekend were: (L-R Front) Rev. Christopher Esget, Fifth Vice President of Synod; Rev. Dale Sattgast, South Dakota District President Emeritus; […]
Coat Giveaway and Rummage Sale
The Good Shepherd was definitely present at the Coat Giveaway and Rummage Sale. Everyone served with smiles before, during, and after the event; we met lots of our neighbors, some of whom asked for prayers for themselves or others; and the rummage sale yielded a great sum for our church’s growing building fund. Most amazing […]
Empowering You
REGISTER NOW Creating a vision to capture the hearts of the next generation for Christ. October 16 – October 17 For those who minister to youth and families, it might feel like we have to forever be adapting in order to keep up with an ever changing culture. Thankfully, even in a world that changes seemingly […]
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