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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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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 […]

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2025 Convention Photos

Opening Worship Service for the Mid-South District’s 22nd Regular Convention was hosted by Christ the King Lutheran Church Thursday evening. Before the Worship Service, was a wonderful dinner. Check-in, exhibitor hall, guest speakers and photos from the Convention floor. The Pastors’ Wives Luncheon gave these special ladies the opportunity to enjoy food and fellowship on […]

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Two Candidates Join The District

The Mid-South District received two candidates for ministry at the Call Service at Concordia Seminary, St Louis on April 30, 2025. Pastor-elect Benjamin Heinz has been called to serve as Pastor for Athens Lutheran Church, Athens, TN; and Michael Saxton has been assigned as a convertible vicar at Grace Lutheran Church, Knoxville. Convertible vicars are […]

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District Staff Lends a Hand for the Holidays

Staff of the Mid-South District Office had a great time volunteering at Neighborhood Christian Centers, Inc. (NCC) in Memphis in mid-December. The mission of NCC is “to guide those in need towards stability and sustainability through compassionate, Christ-centered ministries and empowerment programs.” Throughout the year, NCC serves those in need in the Memphis community through […]

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National Lutheran Schools Week 2025

National Lutheran Schools Week provides more than 1,800 preschools, elementary schools and high schools with the public opportunity to proclaim and celebrate God’s work among us in schools of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. We thank God for the opportunity to provide excellent academic preparation for the children we serve. We are most grateful for the […]

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2024 Mid-South FPC Resources

Cruise Agenda & Conference Presenters The agenda includes the schedule for the 2024 Fall Pastors Conference sessions (Tuesday & Friday), as well as important times for “port days” (Wednesday & Thursday). The Mid-South District is pleased to welcome Rev. David Fleming and Dr. Beverly Yahnke of Doxology. More on the conference presenters is linked below: […]

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12 New Members Join St. Matthew

St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Conway, AR was blessed to receive twelve new members on Sunday, July 28, 2024. Most of these individuals are new arrivals to Conway. Seven transferred in from other congregations, three joined by profession of faith, and two were adult confirmands. We give thanks to the Lord of the Church for […]

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