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Children’s Church April 26, 2020

Children’s Church April 26, 2020

Welcome to Children's Church for this week! Our story this week is our Gospel lesson found in Luke 24:13-35, also known as the Road to Emmaus story. We invite you to consider the places where you find Jesus, just like those travelers on the road....

Devotion for Saturday, April 25, 2020

Devotion for Saturday, April 25, 2020

DEVOTION FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2020 Too eager I must not be to understand.How should the work the Master goes aboutFit the vague sketch my compasses have planned?I am his house--for him to go in and out.He builds me now-and if I cannot seeAt any time what he is...

Daily Devotion – April 24, 2020

Daily Devotion – April 24, 2020

I am lost before thee, Father! I willclaim of thee my birthright ineffable.Thou lay'st it on me, son, to claim thee, sire;To that which thou hast made me, I aspire;To thee, the sun, upflames thy kindled fire.No man presumes in that to which he was born;Less than the...

Daily Devotion – April 23, 2020

Daily Devotion – April 23, 2020

I would go near thee- but I cannot pressInto thy presence--it helps not to presume.Thy doors are deeds, the handles are their doing.He whose day-life is obedient righteousness,Who, after failure, or a poor success,Rises up, stronger effort yet renewing--He finds thee,...

Daily Devotion – April 22, 2020

Daily Devotion – April 22, 2020

Lord, I have fallen again--a human clod!Selfish I was, and heedless to offend;Stood on my rights. Thy own child would not sendAway his shreds of nothing for the whole God!Wretched, to thee who savest, now I bend;Give me the power to let my rag-rights goIn the great...

Daily Devotion – April 20, 2020

Daily Devotion – April 20, 2020

OUR ONE NEED: GOD Not, Lord, because I have done well or ill;Not that my mind looks up to thee clear-eyed;Not that it struggles in fast cerements tied;Not that I need thee daily sorer still;Not that I, wretched, wander from thy will;Not now for any cause to thee I...

Children’s Church April 18, 2020

Children’s Church April 18, 2020

Hello Messiah Lutheran kids and families! Join Miss Sara for this week's children's church lesson where we wonder what the word peace really means. https://youtu.be/2UnigGmdjYE Remember if you create anything you want to share with the church, email it to Miss Sara at...

“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 

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!