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“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 

November 2024 Messenger 

October 2024 Messenger

  • Pastor’s Page –  Falling into Jesus
  • Outreach – Life Passages  Spotlight:  German Food Fest is Nov. 2 & Thanksgiving Bag Collection items,  Handmade Market Oct. 12 to support Lunches for Learning.
  • Music and Worship –   Rehearsal information & Opportunities to Service
  • Youth & Faith Formation – Youth and Education Dates,  Youth Fellowship Dates, and information about MLC’s Tinsel Trail tree! 
  • Fellowship:  Chili / Costume Contest Information,  Pub Theology to begin October 15
  • News Flashes & Click and Connect  –
  • Month in Pictures, Prayer Names, Calendar, and more.

September 2024 Messenger

  • Pastor’s Page –  Humble Service
  • Outreach – Life Passages  Spotlight:  Eucharist Minister Training Sep. 4
  • Music and Worship – Dinner Theater Date moved to Sep 28!
  • Youth & Faith Formation – Youth and Education Dates, “Sharing Your Faith” Class, Sundays @ 9:45 a.m. Starts Sep. 8 in Parish Hall
  • Council News: “God’s Love Made Real” Stewardship Emphasis,  Fellowship Dates,
    Pub Theology Class to start in October at MLC, Task Force Opportunities
  • News Flashes & Click and Connect 
  • Month in Pictures,  September Birthdays, Prayer Names, Calendar, and more.

August, 2024 Messenger

  • Pastor’s Page –  “Come! Be Fed and Nourished by God’s Word”   
  • Outreach – Life Passages  Spotlight:  Mike and Peggy Mabry to Lead MLC’s Stephen Ministry team.
  • Music and Worship –  Fall Back to Two Sunday Services on August 4,   Hymn Request Link
  • Youth & Faith Formation – Rally Day is August 4, Parents are asked to Register Youth for MLC programs.  Confirmation will start on August 21 at 5:00 p.m.
  • Council / Staff News: Call Committee Update,   Announcement by Meredith Kilby
  • News Flashes & Click and Connect –  Congregation Meeting on August 18, Comforters, Book & Social Club return to meeting, ArtReach Ministry to meet twice monthly on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays
  • Month in Pictures,   Calendar, and more.

June 2024 Messenger

  • Pastor’s Page –  “God’s Word: Go For It! ”  
  • Outreach – Life Passages – Visitors Season is Here 
  • Music and Worship –  Summer Music Rehearsals, Dates, and Hymn Request Form Link
  • Youth & Faith Formation – Pre-K to Gr. 12 Teachers Sought, Vacation Bible School Information
  • Month in Pictures

May 2024 Messenger

  • Pastor’s Page – “Faith Formation is a Life Journey”
  • Calendar, Highlights
  • Outreach – Life Passages – Recap on Rummage Sale, Outreach MinistryUpdates and Reminders
  • Music and Worship – Music Rehearsals, Dates, and Messiah Music Camp Info
  • Youth & Faith Formation – Sunday School and Youth Activity Schedule for May – Vacation Bible School Information
  • News Flashes & Click and Connect –  Congregation Meeting with Elections May 5
  • Special Features – Call Committee Update, Fellowship Hall Chairs, and April 28 Town Hall Recap

April 2024 Messenger

  • Pastor’s Page –  “We All Need a Little Jesus”  
  • Outreach – Life Passages – Spotlight on Disaster Recovery, Disaster Relief Mission Trip, & April 6 Rummage Sale
  • Music and Worship –  Music Rehearsals, Dates, and Messiah Music Camp Info
  • Youth & Faith Formation – Sunday School and Youth Activity Schedule for April
  • News Flashes & Click and Connect –  Mini Handmade Market April 21, “Artreach” Workshop April 20
  • Special Feature –  Celebration of Mission & Retirement Potluck for Claire Stand April 21.  

March 2024 Messenger

  •  Pastor’s Page –  “Leap Into – Not Over – Lent ”  
  • Outreach – Life Passages – Spotlight on Lenten Giving Designees, New Future, Inc. & Kit Ministry 
  • Music and Worship –  Music Rehearsals, Dates and Holy Week/Easter Worship Details & Hymn request form.
  • Youth & Faith Formation – Sunday School and Youth Activity Schedule for March 
  • Month in Pictures Mardis Gras / Talent Show, Scout Sunday, and link to online February pictures.

February 2024 Messenger

  • Pastor’s Page –  “How Do We Celebrate God’s Love? ” 
  • Outreach – Life Passages, Special  Announcement from Claire, Ministry Spotlight: Cards & Caring Ministry, Bible Study and Epiphany Drive
  • Music and Worship –  Lenten Worship & Talent Show aka “Calorie Cabaret” Feb 3
  • Youth & Faith Formation – Souper Bowl of Caring Feb. 11, Envelope Fundraiser continues for Youth Gathering
  • Month in Pictures link and photos of the not so nice ice!

January 2024 Messenger

  • Pastor’s Page – “Savor God’s Grace ” plus Message from Messiah’s president, Neda Ballard
  • Outreach – Ministry Spotlight: Epiphany Newborn Gift Drive & Holy-Day Giving
  • Music and Worship – Talent Show set for Saturday, February 3
  • Youth & Faith Formation – Call Committee Members Announced, Youth Fundraisers, Dates
  • Month in Pictures with online galleries for Ring and Sing & more!