Sr. High Mid-Winter Retreat for grades 9th grade and up was held February 12-14, at the Lutheran Camp on Mt Petit Jean. What an uplifting weekend! We thank God for all the lives that were touched and give thanks to Him for allowing us, the Arkansas and Memphis youth and leaders, to enjoy fellowship together.
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2016 Youth Leaders Forum
January 29 & 30, 2016 Friday 1:00 pm – Saturday 3:00 pm Memphis, Tennessee Register Online Now! All Youth Leaders in the Mid-South District (paid and volunteer) are invited to this Forum. Pastors please share this information with Youth Leaders in your congregation. This Forum has several goals – This is a wonderful opportunity for youth leaders […]
Youth ‘WeRaise’ campaign kickoff ‘upping the ante’
Synod youth set goal to provide half-million meals at National Youth Gathering They have the energy, the opportunity and the mission. And they are using a new tool to raise funds so it can happen. LCMS youth are heading to the LCMS Youth Gathering again in 2016 — and this time they’re upping the ante on […]
Fall Retreat for Jr. High Youth Coming in September!
WHEN: September 11-13, 2015 WHERE: Deer Run Retreat Center (near Thompson’s Station, TN) COST: $110.00 per person (with the option to add-on special activities like a high ropes course, paintball game, or climbing tower for an additional fee) CONTACT: John Hagge, Director of Youth at Our Savior Lutheran – Nashville (615-479-1438) or email. Please contact […]
Encourage Empower
Youth and Children’s Ministry Conference was at Christ the King Lutheran Church, September 26-27. Rev. Dr. Terry Dittmer was the guest speaker, speaking on the highlights of his book, “A Youth Ministry Manifesto,” LCMS Youth Ministries. Attendees included included volunteers, called youth workers, and several pastors. This was the first time in many years that […]
Emphasis for Action
Emphasis For Action week is kicking off. Upload videos and pictures to the Facebook group called #servemidsouth, https://www.facebook.com/groups/899179970135412/?fref=nf We encourage churches who are doing service events to share events with us. Mark Your Calendars for Youth Servant Opportunity, “Emphasis for Action” IDEAS: If your youth group is still brainstorming on how they might #servemidsouth, check out the list […]
Announcing the Mid-South District Youth Board
Under the guidance of President Roger Paavola, a Youth Board has been established to assist in the District’s youth ministry. The Board’s vision is “Equipping Churches to Build and Sustain Youth Ministry.” The Youth Board is eager to work with all congregations and offer resources that will fulfill this vision. Please feel free to contact […]
Memphis-Area Lutheran Youth Lead Way in Pilot Program for St. Jude Hospital
In late April, nearly 40 teens from three Memphis-area Lutheran churches gathered for a first-ever event in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The event was called “Team Up for St. Jude” and included an on-line fundraising campaign and lock-in with youth from Immanuel Lutheran (Memphis), Faith Lutheran (Collierville) and Christ the King Lutheran […]
Good Grades Pay!
Remind Your Students that with LCEF, Good Grades PAY! Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) thanks our Mid-South District Schools for their ongoing support of the Y.I. Club for young investors. LCEF asks you to remind Y.I. members at your school that it’s time to “cash-in” their A’s to earn extra money for their investment accounts […]
Family Ministry from Bella Vista Lutheran Church
Bella Vista Lutheran Church in Bella Vista, Arkansas (Northwest Arkansas) was primarily a retirement church with very few children and youth. In recent years God has blessed us with children and youth to the point that we are near completion on a building addition. We’re outgrowing our two classrooms in the old building and filling […]
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