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Soggy Cereal & Tepid Tea
ONE OF MY FAVORITE POEMS is by a seminary professor, the late Gerhard E. Frost. It seemed fitting to share as we begin a new year with hopes and goals to achieve as individuals, a community, and a church. “SOGGY CEREAL AND TEPID TEA” When I remember that I am a...
Sights and Sounds of Christmas 2017
Enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas at Messiah Lutheran Church! Click the link to open the post and click the links to view pictures and watch videos from the 19th Annual Ring and Sing on December 10th, and this year’s Sunday School Christmas Program from Sunday, Dec. 17th.
Gifting for Good!
Gifting for Good is easy at Messiah Lutheran Church. Click the photo to learn more about how you cab give a gift in someone’s name that will go to helping others through Messiah’s ministries and missions.
Sermon Series: Advent Prophets
Sermon Series: ADVENT PROPHETS This year, MLC will have Advent mid-week services of worship on Wednesdays, December 6, 13, and 20 at 12:00 noon and 7:00 p.m. The evening services will have Holden Evening Prayer for liturgy. At Noon we will have readings from God's...
You’ve Got a Friend
Read Pastor Scott’s December 2017 message from the “Messiah Messenger” monthly newsletter. ADVENT BEGINS A NEW CHURCH YEAR FOR THE FRIENDS OF GOD. This year, MLC will have Advent mid-week services of worship on Wednesdays, December 6, 13, and 20 at 12:00 noon and 7:00 p.m. In these Wednesday Advent services, we will listen to three prophets–three friends of God: Moses, Isaiah, and John the Baptist will help prepare the way for us to celebrate the coming of our Lord Jesus.
Wheelchair Ramp #28, 4 Nov 2017
The Wheelchair Ramp Team of Messiah Lutheran Church conducted another successful ramp build today. This ongoing ministry of Messiah Lutheran Church is conducted in partnership with CASA of Madison County to build fully functional and safe ramps for those in need. This...
It’s Good to Be Lutheran
The 500th Anniversary of Martin Luther’s historic “95 Theses” is this month. Pastor Scott shares his top ten reasons why it’s “Good to be a Lutheran.” If those reasons sound “good to you” too, and you’d like to hear more, come and worship at Messiah Lutheran Church!
“Everyday Questions” Video Study Begins Oct 8
Messiah Lutheran Church is offering a new study for all members called Everyday Questions beginning October 8th. Do you ever find yourself in a conversation where you feel you'd like to share your faith, but lack confidence in how to express it? How do you respond to...
The Vine, The Branches and the Fruit.
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5) We are a branch on the vine of Christ. Everything that we accomplish is through Christ, so it makes sense that being...
Weekend Food Program Plans for 2017-2018 School Year
Weekend Food Program Continues at Messiah Lutheran. The Weekend Food Program team, led by member Devonee Woods, is underway at Messiah Lutheran Church. Messiah delivers weekend food sacks to Liberty Middle School in Madison, Monrovia Middle School in the County of...
“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!