by Claire Strand | Jul 25, 2020 | Kit Ministry, Local, Mission, Outreach
“JAM PACK JUMBO” SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE THIS SATURDAY, AUG 2 Stores are stocked with school supplies. Our kit ministry and our local schools are need them! Saturday from 10-noon, Messiah will be hosting a “no contact” drive-thru school supply drive in our parking...
by Claire Strand | Jul 1, 2020 | Outreach
And when He had said this, He breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.”John 20:22 Using new spiritual gifts “breathed” upon them by the Holy Spirit, these servants are finding new (and safe) ways to be “God’s People Reaching Out.” Lee...
by Claire Strand | Mar 20, 2020 | Congregation
Dear Friends in Christ, Following recommendations to socially isolate is difficult for Christians. How are we to love one another without a hug, a handshake, or that reassuring pat on the shoulder? How are we to be God’s People, Reaching Out when it’s...
by Claire Strand | Mar 5, 2018 | Local, Mission, Outreach
The following article appeared as the Mission Spotlight the March 2018 “Messiah Messenger,” the monthly newsletter of Messiah Lutheran Church. This year’s Lenten emphasis for Outreach at Messiah is Poverty. Unless otherwise specified, 2018 Lenten...
by Claire Strand | Apr 12, 2017 | Outreach
Saturdays for the Christ Kiswahili Lutheran Mission are typically spent with outreach efforts for refugees such as ESL classes and after-school tutoring for the children, women’s programs such as sewing and health education, and soccer practice for young adult males....
