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Rush To Serve – Putting Discipleship into Action

Rush To Serve – Putting Discipleship into Action

On Sunday, May 14, 2023 Messiah held a Stewardship "Rush to Serve" Expo in the Parish Hall between services. The event was organized by Tim Pitchko, MLC's outgoing Stewardship Representative as a way to promote volunteerism across MLC's many ministries and missions....

“The Messiah Messenger”

The Official  Monthly Newsletter of Messiah Lutheran Church

If you have an article you’d like to submit please email: newsletter@mlutheran.org  Deadline is typically the 3rd Sunday of each month.
Newsletter Editor:  Rebecca Mast
Communications Director: Meredith Kilby 

August 2023 Newsletter

  • Pastor’s Page –  “Perseverance, Change, and Becoming Who God Desires”
  • Outreach – Life Passages, Ministry Spotlight: Wednesday Night Dinner
  • Music and Worship –  Accompanist Still Sought, Dinner Theater set for Sep. 30
  • Youth & Faith Formation – Sunday School Resumes Aug. 6, Confirmation Class Updates, Messy Games Promotion Aug. 20 at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church
  • News Flashes & Click and Connect –  Rally Day Picnic Aug 6, ALZ Bake Sale Aug 13, & Much More!
  • First Communion Class is planned for Wednesday. August 30 at 6 p.m.
  • Month in Pictures – Gallery Links to June Pictures. 

July 2023 Newsletter

  • Pastor’s Page –  “Follow & Grow” at Messsiah Lutheran Church
  • Outreach – Life Passages, Ministry Spotlight: Kit Packing on Sunday, July 23
  • Music and Worship –  Be proactive in volunteering.  A Greeter & Lector Coordinator are still needed.
  • Youth & Faith Formation – VBS Continues, Youth “Escape” July 22, Backpack Blessing is Sunday, July 30!
  • News Flashes –  William Strand Ordination Monday, July 10
  • Month in Pictures – Gallery Links to June Pictures and Music Camp!

June 2023 Newsletter

  • Pastor’s Page –  “An Invitation to Come”
  • Outreach – Life Passages, Ministry Spotlight: Sunday Worship Coordinators
  • Music and Worship –  Music Camp information, Music Director Hired, OrganistSought
  • Youth & Faith Formation – June Schedule and Youth Dates, VBS Dates Announced
  • News Flashes –  Comforters break to July 26, Reminders & VBS link
  • Month in Pictures – Month in Picture

May 2023 Newsletter

  • Pastor’s Page –  Growing in Faith – At Every Age
  • Outreach – Life Passages, Spotlight:  Kentucky Disaster Recovery Mission Trip
  • Music and Worship –  Music Camp information, Music Position still open!
  • Youth & Faith Formation – May Schedule and VBS Dates Announced
  • News Flashes –  Congregation Meeting May 7 9:45 a.m, Rush to Serve, Graduate Baskets
  • Parsonage Sale Details – Month in Pictures

April 2023 Newsletter 

  • Pastor’s Page –  “A Time for New Beginnings”  Installation Information for Pastor Kris Schroeder
  • Outreach – Life Passages,  Spotlight: History and Mission of MLC’s Rummage Sale
  • Music and Worship –  Music Director Position Open,  Music Camp information, Clear bins wanted.
  • Youth & Faith Formation – April Schedule,  SESYLO Recap,  Welcome Vicar William Strand as Interim Youth/ Faith Formation Director
  • News Flashes –  Holy Week Schedule, Easter Breakfast Information,  Handmade Mini Market, Rummage Sale 
  • Parsonage Sale Congregation Meeting April 11 – Month in Pictures

March 2023 Newsletter

  • Pastor’s Page: Introducing Pastor Kris Schroeder
  • Outreach:  Life Passages, Christ Kiswahili, HAP Lenten Designees, Packing March 26
  • Youth & Education:  March schedules, Easter Egg Hunt & Easter Breakfast planned.
  • Music & Worship:  Lenten Worship, Job vacancy, & Music Camp 2023 Preview
  • MLC Newsflashes & new “Click to Connect”  section.  Just click on the graphic to get more information on the item listed.
  • Messiah’s BSA Troops, Parsonage Approved for Sale by Congregation
  • March 5 Nomination Committee Info Session, Lois Graff Thanks
  • March Calendar

February 2023 Newsletter

  • Pastor’s Page – We have a Pastor! Thank you members!
  • Outreach – Life Passages, House of the Harvest & Weekend Food Program
  • Music –  Lent begins February 22nd, Music & Worship Interim Updates
  • Youth & Ed – Sunday School & Youth Schedules, Updates
  • NewsFlashes – Congregational Meeting on Parsonage Decision February 12, AARP Tax Aide Resumes, HAP Food Drive
  • Month in Pictures with links to online photo galleries.
  • February Calendar

January 2023 Newsletter

  • Pastor’s Page – Farewell from Pastor Diana, Worship Schedule
  • Outreach – Life Passages, Owens House for Women’s & Children Needs Servers
  • Music – Jan Music Updates & Message from Lois, plus YouTube link to Ring & Sing & Ring and Sing Gallery (thank you to Jack Masts for the photos)
  • Youth & Ed – Education & Youth Updates & Meeting Times
  • NewsFlashes – Parsonage & Call Committee Updates – Holy-Day Giving Tallies!
  • New Member Photos & LOTS OF PHOTOS and link to online gallery,  January Calendar

Messiah Messenger Archive

Click each year to see each year’s archive.  If you happen to encounter a broken link. Please report it to communications@mlutheran.org  Thank you!