Rev. Eric Klemme was installed as the pastor of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Natchitoches, LA, on Sunday, August 13th, at 4:00 p.m. Congregational president, Ken Stevens, welcomed everyone to the service.
Christ the King Welcomes New Pastor
Blessing Bags for Victims of Domestic Violence
Zenobia Bridges Washington recently spearheaded one of the first mission outreach projects for 2017 at Calvary Lutheran Church in Baton Rouge, LA. Rev. Gary Peterson is the pastor of Calvary. Members of the congregation contributed and provided 50 individual Blessing Bags filled with basic hygienic supplies for women and children who have escaped situations of domestic violence and abuse within their households.
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Ziehr 60th Wedding Anniversary
Rev. Richard Ziehr and his wife, Connie, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on August 25. They currently reside in Texas, although Rev. Ziehr’s entire ministry was in the Southern District.
Three Hots and a Cot
Solid Rock in Argo, AL, has started a ministry with Three Hots and a Cot. Every three months, we gather needed items. We are benefitting veterans who have served our country and are seeking employment and looking for a place to live. We enjoy helping our veterans, and everyone at Solid Rock participates in this endeavor.
Birmingham Lutheran Fellowship
Birmingham campus ministry meetings are Thursday nights, beginning at 6:00 p.m. and lasting about one hour. The meetings are focused on student interests in Christianity. Meetings are held in the UAB Recreation Center in Classroom 192, and pizza is provided. If you are unable to attend, we would appreciate your prayers! For more information, please visit: http://www.hopebham.org/Ministries/Campus_Ministry.
Affirming God’s Love for All People
Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church participated in a summer-long project sponsored by Lutheran World Relief. Members of the congregation, the ladies of LWML, and Thrivent Financial all donated time and contributions toward this important outreach project.