Three Honorees Receive the District’s Ralph Weiser Excellence in Ministry Award in 2024 In 2017, the Mid-South District introduced a very special award to recognize the dedication and ministry–building work of individual lay people: The Ralph Weiser Excellence in Ministry Award. The award honors the life and work of the late Ralph Weiser, a long-time […]
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2024 Call Day at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Announces Candidates
2 Candidates for Placement in Mid-South District On April 23, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis students took part in Call Day, receiving first calls to pastoral and diaconal ministry, or assignments as vicars and deaconess interns. The Mid-South District is pleased to receive the following candidates: Welcome to the Mid-South District!
Honored Worker Wall
Thank you for sharing generous gifts to the Mid-South District in honor and memory of the following Professional Church Workers:
Installation for the Rev. Adam Gless
Welcome Rev. Gless to the Mid-South District! The Rite of Installation was held for the Rev. Adam Gless at Salem Lutheran Ministries, in Springdale, AR, on Sunday October 22, 2023. Pictured (Front R-L) are Rev. Richard Mayer, Messiah, Pea Ridge; President Roger Paavola; Rev. Adam Gless; Rev. JD Zischke, Restoration, Fayetteville. (Back R-L) Rev. Marlin […]
Deadly Flash Floods Hit Middle Tennessee
Mid-South District Relief Fund Will Support Aid Efforts Historic and deadly flash floods struck the middle Tennessee town of Waverly and the surrounding area the weekend of August 21. While no LCMS congregations were in the path of these deadly floods, a number of our churches are in communities that surround Waverly—and these congregations stand […]
OKTOBERFEST in Bryant, Arkansas
You are invited! Friends in Christ Lutheran Church in Bryant (4305 Hwy. 5 North) invites you to attend OKTOBERFEST on Saturday, October 6 from 11 AM-2 PM. The event will benefit the Kids Closet, a community organization that provided clothing for over 500 children in need in the last year. So the only admission for OKTOBERFEST is […]
Making Guests Feel Welcome
One congregation and the love they have for guests. Recently a guest wrote this note to Pastor Bill, Christus Victor Lutheran Church, Knoxville, TN. She and her husband are traveling across country and blogging her journey and sharing it with many people as she traverses across this great nation. “Went to Christus Victor Lutheran Church in the […]
Lutheran Children’s Camp
Faith Expedition June 18-22 for Grades 3-7 Camp Clark Williamson in Humboldt, TN (right outside of Jackson) is the site for Lutheran Children’s Camp, which is coming up June 18-22 (Mon.-Fri.). The camp is open to kids in grades 3-7. Camp activities include Bible study, swimming, outdoor games, crafts, woodworking, hiking, campfires and performing arts […]
“Mission Moments” Video
Highlight Your Ministry in Our “Mission Moments” Video at the 2018 District Convention! If you’re unsure of what to submit, CLICK HERE to see a few examples from other Mid-South ministries. UPDATE: “Thank you” to the numerous congregations and schools across our District that have shared photos and information. The deadline has been extended to March 30, 2018, […]
Rev. Paul Donner’s 60th Anniversary
On Sunday, September 24th, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Paducah, KY celebrated Rev. Paul Donner’s 60th anniversary of his ordination and consecration into the Office of the Holy Ministry. We praise the Lord of the Church that He has permitted His servant Paul to serve His Church these many years and that He has sustained […]
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