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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 […]

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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.

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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.

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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2025 ECC Conference

Mid-South District’s Early Childhood Conference July 14-15, 2025 REGISTER ONLINE Theme: “Believing” Hebrews 10: 35-37 Welcome to the 2025 ECE Conference. What a perfect way to reward your ministry to children by sharing with one another, building up one another, and learning new ways to share with those precious children. Along with our keynote speaker, […]

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