Christ the King Lutheran Church in Memphis, TN, celebrates its sixtieth anniversary this fall. As a church plant in 1959, CTK was the beneficiary of significant encouragement and donations of time and talent from its sister congregations and their pastors. The Church Plant In September of 1958, the Mission Board of the Western District of […]
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Support for Restoration Lutheran Church
Northwest Arkansas Shows Amazing Support for Restoration Lutheran Church On Sunday, May 20, 2018, nearly 200 people from the Northwest Arkansas area came together at a banquet in support of Restoration Lutheran Church—a new ministry in the Fayetteville area, led by Pastor JD Zischke. After an inspiring line-up of speakers that included Rev. Dr. […]
A Bit of History – Then and Now – A New Chapter
At the 19th Regular Convention of the Mid-South District, Rev. Norman Groteluschen, President Emeritus, shared a brief address with the delegation. What follows is an “expanded version” of his address in which he discusses both the history and future of the church – and the critical role of Church Planting for both. Church Multiplication […]
Ordinary People for Extraordinary Work
I read a story about a father who always took naps on Sunday afternoons. One particular Sunday, his children wanted him to go outside to play in the backyard with them. Instead of consenting, and after a Sunday dinner, his eyes got heavy. He slumped into his easy chair and fell asleep. The kids tried […]
Bible Study in East Tennessee Leads to Mid-South’s Newest LCMS Congregation
The Mid-South District is pleased to welcome the newest LCMS congregation to the district family. Chapel of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Sharps Chapel, TN began formal worship in late May of this year at the town’s Senior Center. Rev. Paul Kritsch leads the services, with faithful assistance from wife, Dorothy. Just a year […]
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