December 2022 Newsletter

• Pastor’s Page – Lois Graff Resigns ahead of retirement, December Worship
• Outreach – Life Passages, CCYR & Kit Ministry Advent Offering Designees
• Music –  24th Annual Ring and Sing Dec 11
• Youth & Ed – Children to Present to Worship Dec 18, Youth Vacancy Status
• NewsFlashes –  Graff Farewell / Retirement Celebration Jan 8, Link to Online November Month in Pictures
• December Calendar

November 2022 Newsletter

• Pastor’s Page – MLC’s Ministry Site Profile | November 13 is Congregation Meeting
• Outreach –  Life Passages and Gathering & Gathering for others as Holidays near
• Music –  Ring & Sing Set for Dec. 11 – Rehearsal Schedule & Hymn of the Month
• Connecting Children to Worship – Parent Survey due Nov. 5
• News Flashes –  Quilt Auction, Kit Ministry Bake Sale & Funeral Planning Session
• Welcome New Members & Month in Pictures.    

October 2022 Newsletter

• Pastor’s Page – Transition Team’s Work Concludes. Call Committee Formed.
  Sunday,  Oct 2 is Planning for Giving Sunday – please return your estimate of giving cards.
• Outreach –  Life Passages and Community German Food Festival on Oct 22
• Music –  Music at Messiah Concerts return with Faythe Freese, International Organist Oct. 15
• Youth –  MLC Youth Leadership Update, CYMT Program Information,  Activity Schedule
• News Flashes –  Oct 1-Fall Clean Up Day at MLC, ALZ Walk
• Month in Pictures – Check out more pictures in the online gallery.

September 2022 Newsletter

• Pastor’s Page – Transition Team Update & Town Hall Sep. 11 & Special Congregation Meeting Sep. 18 on  Constitution Revision (more details on Page 8) 
• Outreach –  Life Passages and God’s Work Our Hands service opportunities plus! 
• Music –  Spaghetti Talent Show on the 24, Concerts & More at MLC
• Youth –  MLC Youth activities for September & Deacon Sara’s Move to GA (see page 8 for details as to farewell activities & opportunities)  Bonus! Check out the online gallery of photos from the Aug 28 Fourth Sunday Dinner! 
• News Flashes –  Community German Food Festival planning meetings & more! 
• Month in Pictures – Check out more pictures in the online gallery.

August 2022 Newsletter

• Pastor’s Page: Ministry Site Profile Survey & Questionnaire Results released- Town Hall & Pizza Round tables in August.
• Outreach:  Life Passages – Kit & Quilt Blessing is Aug 21
• Music & Worship – Music at Messiah, Talent Show Information
• Youth & Christian Education –  Youth Events,  Rally Day & Backpack Blessing August 7
• News Flashes, ALZ Bake Aug 7
• August Calendar & much more!

July 2022 Newsletter

• Pastor’s Page: Transition Update
• Outreach:  Life Passages – New! Pub Theology; Wednesdays at Stovehouse
• Music & Worship – Music Camp Thank you, Kiswhahili Visit & Potluck July 31
• Youth & Christian Education –  Youth Events,  Vacation Bible Camp July 12-14
• News Flashes 
• Update from William Strand, Linda Ruhl thank you
• Lunches for Learning Special Project
• Lots of photo links from June!

June 2022 Newsletter

• Pastor’s Page – Transition Team Update
• Outreach – Life Passages,  Outreach Three-for (Disaster Recovery, Raising Men/Women, Safety Seminar)
• Music & Worship – Music Camp returns, Hymn of the Month
• Youth – Messy Games this Sunday at 4 pm for rising 3rd through 12 graders.
• News Flashes – Safety Seminar June 18, Comforters & Kits continue through the summer. MLC Thermos Sale – Council Listing
• Interim Update – Constitution Survey Results
• Calendar page

May 2022 Newsletter

• Pastor’s Page – Transition Team Update – Town Hall on Constitution Revision
• Outreach – LIfe Passages, Supply Drive for Inspiritus
• Music Notes –  Music Camp approaching. Dinner Theater announced
• Youth  & Family Formation –  MOES Go Roller Skating, New Adult Class Coming
• Newsflashes – Graduates Recognized May 15,  Volunteer Opportunities 
• More Newsflashes –  Council Elections May 1, Town Hall May 8,  Messiah Journey Display
• Current Council Members, Transition Team Mem
• Month in pictures – with link to Google Photos from April. 

April 2022 Newsletter

• Pastor’s Message –  Springtime
• Outreach – Life Passages,  Spotlight: Owen’s House
• Music – Rehearsal Schedules, Music Camp June 6 – 12
• Youth –  MOES Serve April 2nd. Holy Saturday Prayer Stations. Jr. & Sr. Youth meeting information
• Newsflashes — Foodies “Holiday Group”, Plant Sale, Handmade Market

March 2022 Newsletter

• Pastor’s Message –  It’s Lent Already.
• Outreach – Life Passages,  Spotlight: CASA of Madison County
• Music – Rehearsal Schedules, Music Camp June 6 – 12
  
• Youth –  MOES, Jr. & Sr. Youth meeting information
• Newsflashes — Transition Update, 40-40-40 for lent

February 2022 Newsletter

• Pastor’s Page:  Meet Pastor Diana Bottin
• Outreach:  Life Passages;  Outreach Spotlight: Lunches for Learning
• Worship & Music: Music Camp 2022 Dates, Rehearsal Schedules
• Youth & Education:  Youth February Event schedule,  Sunday School updates
• News Flashes:  Totes for Mission, CASA Valentine Service Project, & more!
• Month in Pictures!  Links to the online gallery and Pastor’s final Sunday at MLC.

January 2022 Newsletter

•  Pastor’s Page:  Saying Goodbye is Hard…
• Outreach:  Life Passages;  Outreach Spotlight:Holy-Day Giving Listing.
• Worship & Music: Music Camp 2022 Dates, Hymn of the Month
• Youth & Education:  Youth January Event schedule,  Sunday School updates
• News Flashes:  Chancel Flowers, Worship Assistant POCs, & more
• Month in Pictures!  Links to the online gallery and Pastor’s Farewell program