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Rev. Karl K. Schmidt was installed as pastor of The Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity-Macon, GA, on June 10 during a 4:30 p.m. service.
Participating in the service were pastors of the Florida-Georgia District’s East Central Georgia Circuit. The service was led by Rev. David Brighton, circuit counselor. Rev. Victor Belton of Peace-Decatur was the preacher. Schmidt, a native of Nebraska, is a graduate of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis and its School of Graduate Studies. He received the honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Concordia University-New York. Schmidt has served as pastor of parishes in Illinois and Virginia, and was on the staff of the LCMS’ Southeastern District. He and his wife, Shirley, have one son, Timothy, who is Assistant Principal at St. John Lutheran School-Ocala, FL.  Participating in the installation service were (l-r) Rev. Victor J. Belton-Peace-Decatur; Vicar Justin Laughridge, Mount Calvary-Warner Robins; Rev. David Brighton, Mount Calvary-Warner Robins; Rev. Karl K. Schmidt, Holy Trinity-Macon; Rev. John R. Hopkins, Trinity-Savannah; Rev. Steve Schave, Christ Lutheran-Perry; Rev. Samuel Clay, Saint Paul-Statesboro. |
| FREE HUGS — To create a warm feeling when someone walks into church for worship, members of Christ The King-Largo, FL, have started a Free Hugs program based on a video that played on You Tube. The program started this spring for the 11 a.m. contemporary service. “One or two of our members hold up a Free Hugs sign in the breezeway and hug whoever wants one,” said Bob Schiffer, shown here on the far right with David and Dianne Tilney. “When the worshipers enter the sanctuary greeters meet them. The program has helped create a warmer atmosphere at our contemporary service.” The plan is to expand Free Hugs to all four of the congregation’s services. |
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| HOLDS QUEST FOR TRUTH VBS — Trinity-Summerfield, FL, held Vacation Bible School three Saturday mornings in July. About 30 children joined “Dakota Joe and his pal Digger the dog” on a search for biblical truths. In keeping with the search theme, the Marion County sheriff’s department flew into the church parking lot so the children could see and hear how they search using the equipment on the helicopter. During the third week, Steve German and his llama, Miracle, made their annual visit. Shown here are Lt. Neal Dixon of the Marion County Sheriff’s Aviation Unit explaining to VBS students and members of Trinity how he uses his helicopter for search and rescue events. |
 | CHOIRS CONCERT — Oak Road Lutheran-Lilburn, GA, held its third annual choir(s) concert on May 20. Participating were all seven choirs of the congregation’s choirs along with the Men’s Chorus. Oak Road has choirs for members from the age of four on up, including Cherub, Children’s, Junior, Adult, two Handbell and Chime Choirs. The congregation’s music ministry incorporates a variety of music and includes guitars, drums and other instruments at a monthly praise service. |
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