Over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, our nation was shocked to learn of the deadly flooding of the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, Texas. In response to this massive tragedy, the Mid-South District is accepting donations to aid in the relief effort, on behalf of our friends in the Texas District. Anyone who is […]
slider
Angels with Fur?
Job, the Comfort Dog Feature by Judy Otto, Editor of the Lutheran Witness Mid-South District Supplement, article written for Saturday 6-14-25 Bedrock Buzz Love comes in all shapes and sizes—and it often comes covered in fur, as every pet owner knows. Indeed, many believe that “Dogs are angels with fur,” as a favorite refrigerator magnet […]
Ordination of Rev. James “Brock” Stockland
The Rite of Ordination was held on Sunday, June 22, 2025 for the Rev. James “Brock” Stockland at St John’s Lutheran Church, Fayetteville, AR, his home congregation. He is one of the four graduates from the Mid-South District who received Calls into the Holy Ministry this Spring.
Ordination of Rev. Benjamin Heinz
The Ordination of Rev. Benjamin Heinz took place at his home congregation, Trinity Lutheran in Lowell, Indiana, where his father, Rev. Rich Heinz, is the pastor. Rev. Heinz will be serving at Athens Lutheran, in Athens, TN and will be installed next month.
A Tribute to Rev. Gilbert H. Pingel and His 60 Years of Ministry!
Greetings in the name of Christ to the Mid-South District. My father, the late Rev. Michael F. Welmer, wanted to be a professional baseball player when he was playing ball in high school. The Red Sox were scouting him as a catcher. Unfortunately, he slid into second base during an intense game and busted up […]
LERT Update
Midwestern K& Southeastern US storms from May 15-16, 2025 May 15-16, 2025 significant storms wrecked havoc across Midwestern and Southeastern United States. These storms spawned 60 reported tornadoes. One of which hit Concordia Seminary in St Louis. LERT volunteers quickly jumped into action to clear dangerous and downed trees across campus so they the seminary […]
Thanksgiving for New Members
St. Matthew in Conway, AR We thank the Lord of the Church for blessing His flock at St. Matthew Lutheran in Conway, AR with several new members. On Sundays, March 2 (left) and May 25, 2025 (right), St. Matthew welcomed a combination of 24 new members, including transfers, professions of faith, and adult confirmands. We […]
Convention
ELECTION NEWS: Paavola Retains District Presidency
Congratulations to Rev. Dr. Roger Paavola, who was re-elected Friday morning to a fifth term as President of the Mid-South District. “God be praised,” Paavola shared with the delegation following the announcement of the voting results. Selected from among a slate of six candidates following two rounds of voting, President Paavola thanked the men who […]
You must be logged in to post a comment.