The Mid-South District - LCMS

GROW Grant – First Lutheran

Fort Smith, AR

First Lutheran School, Fort Smith received a Grow Grant for their expansion of the Panther Pre-School program. The program has grown substantially and is joined together with the K-8 program First Lutheran, Fort Smith has offered the city for many decades.

Front Row: Interim Principal Kim Ballard, ECE (Early Childhood Education) Director Michelle Gerlach, Board of Elders Chair Rob Schmidt, President Paavola, Board of Christian Education (BCE) Member Laurie Davenport. Middle: BCE Chair Mike Ellig, Property and Maintenance Chair Randy Coleman, BCE Member Sally Coleman, President of the Congregation Mark Hass. Back: Pastor John Merrill, Property and Maintenance Chair Jim Parker, BCE Member Sue Wendte. These are the leaders in the picture who were present from First Lutheran Church and School for the GROW Grant.
grow grants

If your congregation has a great ministry idea to share the Gospel within your community, consider applying for a GROW Grant. Click here for details and how to apply.