On June 14, 2014, Zion Lutheran Church in Clinton, LA, implemented a new concept for Vacation Bible School. We had a one-day session from 2:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Twenty-eight children attended for an afternoon of videos, songs, games, and Bible stories.
For young men in grades nine to twelve, Christ Academy from June 17-30 was an opportunity to explore the vocation of pastor, learn what it is like to live and learn on campus, and to meet other theologically-minded men their age.
On Saturday, June 30, 2018, newly-elected President Rev. Eric C. Johnson; Vice Presidents, Circuit Visitors, and Board of Directors were installed during a special worship service at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Slidell, LA. Please pray for these elected leaders, as they begin the important task of walking alongside all of us, in the mission the Lord has laid before us.
The Church of the Holy Spirit Fire Basketball Team, 14 and under, was undefeated this year. We give God all the credit. Church of the Holy Spirit, in Attalla, AL, was the smallest church in the league, but God gave us the best team and an undefeated season.
Zion Lutheran Church in Clinton, LA, celebrated 125 years on June 1-3, 2018. German immigrants were farming in Southeastern Louisiana. One of their children became ill, and they requested a pastor to baptize the sick child. The New Orleans Mission District sent A.W. Heyne to perform the service.
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Elberta, AL, hosted its Vacation Bible School during the first week of June. The theme was Splash Canyon. Children learned that life is full of thrills and spills; we may not know what’s around the bend, but God does and He is always by their side.
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