2020 Newsletter and Media Archive

December 2020 Newsletter

• Pastor’s Page “Taste and See that the Lord is Good”
• Outreach – Life Passages, Inspiritus (Advent Giving designee), Angel Tree updates
• Worship and Music – Online and Outdoor Service Details, Christmas Eve instructions
• Faith Formation – Advent Map & Upcoming “We are People of the Word” Zoom Adult Study
• News flashes, pictures, & more

November 2020 Newsletter

• Pastor’s Page – Everything (Even Elections) are Rightfully Under God
• Outreach – Life Passages / Holiday Ministry Updates
• Worship and Music –  In-Person, Outdoor Worship Instruction & Hymn of the Month
• Faith Formation – Youth meeting information and Faith Five
• News Flashes – Congregation Meeting on Zoom, Nov 15th 

October 2020 Newsletter

• Pastor’s message: “Do not worry about anything”
• Outreach: Life passages, Kit Ministry Packing Day, Handy MoMs spotlight
• Worship & Music: Worship outdoors and online!
• MLC Youth & Faith Formation: Virtual Costume Contest November 1 on Zoom
• Newsflashes: Handmade Market going online, Exchange on October 31

September 2020 Newsletter

•  Pastor’s Message: Never Waste a Crisis!
• Outreach:  Life Passages and God’s work. Our hands’ service project
• Music:  Worship Online and Music Zoom Rehearsal and Fellowship times
• Youth/Faith Formation:  Rally Day Car-nival set for Sunday, Sep 6 & Faith Formation Survey

August 2020 Newsletter

• Pastor’s Page – Life and Death – Are you alive? 
• Outreach – Life Passages / Ministry Updates
• Worship and Music –  Concluding thoughts on liturgy.
• Faith Formation – Youth meeting information and Faith Five
• News Flashes – How Lutherans Interpret the Bible study begins August 26

 July 2020 Newsletter

• Pastor’s Page – All about Psalms!
• Outreach – Life Passages / Ministry Updates
• Worship and Music –  Online Only Worship Continues
• Youth – Education –  Vacation Bible School July 13 – 17 “Compassion Camp” online VBS
• News Flashes – Worship Update, Starkloff Memorial / Reception info

June 2020 Newsletter

• Pastor’s Message: What Did You Do During the Pandemic?
• Outreach: Life Passages and Outreach Updates
• Music: Talent Show on Zoom June 26
• Newsflashes
• Celebrating MLC’s 30th

May 2020 Newsletter

• Pastor’s Page – “Who is God? God is our keeper.”
• Outreach – Life Passages / How God’s People Are Reaching Out During the Pandemic
• Worship and Music –  Online Only Worship Through May, Music Camp canceled
• Youth – Education –  Vacation Bible School July 17 – July 18 at St. Matthews Episcopal
• News Flashes – Congregation Meeting May 3, 10:00 a.m., Program Updates
• Prayer Families, Birthdays, Photos, and more!

April 2020 Newsletter

• Pastor’s Page – “What are we missing when we do not receive the Lord’s Supper?”
• Outreach – Life Passages / How to give financially to MLC during the Covid-19 pandemic
• Worship and Music –  Music Camp June 1-8, 2020, music ministries taking place at home
• Youth – Education –  Zoom video being used to gather, learn and keep youth connected
• News Flashes – Cancellations, Electronic Sign Matching Gift announced
• Communication Updates and Observations
• Prayer Families, Birthdays, Photos and more!

March 2020 Newsletter

• Pastor’s Page – Lent is going to be different this year!
• Outreach – Life Passages / Kit Ministry Emphasis for Lent
• Worship and Music –  Music Camp June 8-12, 2020, ELW 8 this month
• Youth – Education –  Youth meeting dates, “Prodigal God” Adult Sunday School Information
• News Flashes – Grand View University Concert at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church March 19
• Prayer Families, Birthdays, New Member Photos and more

February 2020 Newsletter

• Pastor’s Page – “How God Fixed What We Broke”
• Outreach – Life Passages / Men of Messiah Fellowship – “Lutheran Disaster Response”
• Worship and Music –  Music Camp June 8-12, 2020
•  Youth –  Confirmation Retreat Information
• News Flashes – What might God say through MLC Electronic Sign
• Prayer Families, Birthdays, Month in Pictures and more!
• Link to Talent Show Pictures

January 2020 Newsletter

• Pastor’s Page – “Let’s Do Something New This Year”
• Outreach – Life Passages / Men of Messiah Fellowship – “Handy MoMs”
• Worship and Music –  Talent Show Jan 5th – Lopez Tabor Concert Feb 1
• Youth –  First Communion Instruction begins Jan 19
• News Flashes – Thank you from Pastor Scott, AARP Tax Aide information
• Prayer Families, Birthdays, Month in Pictures and more!