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Children’s Church March 21
Children's church looks a little different in a time of physical distancing. Join Miss Sara for a video Children's Church for our Gospel for the 4th Sunday in Lent, John 9:1-41. Email your pictures to youth@mlutheran.org https://youtu.be/uEhuSlvn7S8
Here’s how we can get through this.
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 safest for us...
March 18 Lenten Worship
Press play to view the March 18 Lenten ServiceSpecial thanks to Sara McCutcheon, Randall Fields, Claire Strand, and Meredith Kilby.Read and view the March 18 Worship Bulletin(includes readings and hymnal pages)Hymn Lyrics
Our Response to COVID-19
Dear Members and Friends of Messiah Lutheran Church, TODAY our Bishop Kevin Strickland sent a message to all congregations in the SE Synod of the ELCA requesting that we not have services of worship in the usual way. Messiah Lutheran is going to abide by the...
Wheelchair Ramp #41, March 14, 2020
On this day, much of the World is worrying about the Coronavirus. Instead of worrying, the Wheelchair Ramp Team of Messiah Lutheran Church did what we do best. We reached out and helped a neighbor in need. We built a wheelchair ramp so that our neighbor can safely...
A Temple Talk on Covid-19
The following is the transcript of Pastor Scott Peterson's Temple Talk on March 8, 2020, on the Covid-19/Coronavirus and its impacts on worship at Messiah Lutheran Church....
Messiah’s Food Ministry at Owen’s House
MLC helps clients eat more balanced meals, while volunteers serve dinners on 2nd and 4th Thursdays. In January of 2020, Messiah Lutheran Church started helping Owen’s House, the local shelter for homeless women and children, in two ways. One, we provide funds each...
Wheelchair Ramp #40, February 1, 2020
In Loving Memory - Jim Fossum It was a bittersweet day. On the plus side, we had the opportunity to help out a neighbor by building them a wheelchair ramp. On the sad side, we recently lost our friend and long time ramp builder Jim Fossum. Jim was a positive force and...
21st Annual Ring and Sing (December 15, 2019)
Handbells On December 15th, 2019, Messiah Lutheran Church ramped up the holiday spirit during the 21st Annual Ring and Sing Concert. The concert featured the musical talents of Messiah’s several handbell groups, the adult choir, youth choirs and the church’s...
Wheelchair Ramp #39, December 7, 2019
Pre-Build Breakfast and Fellowship What better way is there to celebrate the season of giving than to help a neighbor in need? The Wheelchair Ramp Team of Messiah Lutheran Church conducted another successful ramp build today. This ongoing ministry of Messiah Lutheran...
“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
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Pastor’s Page – “God’s Word: Go For It! ”
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Outreach – Life Passages – Visitors Season is Here
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Music and Worship – Summer Music Rehearsals, Dates, and Hymn Request Form Link
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Youth & Faith Formation – Pre-K to Gr. 12 Teachers Sought, Vacation Bible School Information
- Month in Pictures
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
- 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!
Messiah Messenger Archive
Click each year to see each year’s archive. If you happen to encounter a broken link. Please report it to communications@mlutheran.org Thank you!