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We all start somewhere ...

Founded on May 20, 1990, Messiah Lutheran Church began as a mission church meeting in a rented union hall off Hwy 20.  In 1993 Messiah laid the cornerstone on its church on Highway 72.    Learn more about Messiah, below!

MLC's Emblem

The cross, representing Christ’s resurrection and victory over death and sin is the center intersection of three circles.  The fire symbolizes the Holy Spirit of the pentecost. The crown represents annointed Old Testament Kings and Jesus Christ, our annointed Lord and Savior. The shell represents Baptism.

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Constitution of The Congregation

The Constitution of Messiah Lutheran Church lays out out the organization of the church. The congregation is a member of the Southeastern Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

MLC Constitution – Effective Jan 21, 2023

Church Council

Messiah is faithfully led by members elected to serve on the Church Council of Representatives.  These members help manage church ministries, finances, and facilities.  Messiah’s Church Council meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.

Annual Reports 
(Members Only)

Church Council Members (click to expand)

Council Handbook & Staff Job Descriptions  Updated Aug 9, 2022

Executive Committee
Exec. Council Position Descriptions

Ex-Officio Executive Committee
Pastor Kris Schroeder

President: Neda Ballard
council_president@mlutheran.org

Vice President: Rhonda Gaede
vicepres@mlutheran.org

Treasurer: Lee Smith
 treasurer@mlutheran.org

Secretary: Joe Huwaldt
secretary@mlutheran.org

Council Representatives (click on position to view position description)

Worship and Music:  Laura Peterson worship_music_rep@mlutheran.org

Outreach: Dana Burton  outreach_rep@mlutheran.org

Stewardship: Janell Zesinger  stewardship_rep@mlutheran.org

Education and Youth:  Bonnie Flowers education_rep@mlutheran.org

Fellowship: Kari Pitchko fellowship_rep@mlutheran.org

Property: Peter Woods
property_rep@mlutheran.org

Finance: Dennis Fry
finance_rep@mlutheran.org

Youth Representative: Hannah S. youth_rep@mlutheran.org

Non-Council Positions

Sunday School Superintendent:  Janet Sullivan 

 

Church Members

Members of Messiah’s community come from all walks of life and ecumenical  backgrounds.  Huntsville and Madison’s explosive growth of the past 25 years has brought many of our members from other parts of the country.

Our Member Directory is only available to confirmed members and is not available online. 

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