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God’s Words For Worship- July 3, 2016

READINGS FOR COMING WEEK Seventh Sunday After Pentecost 2 Kings 5:1-14 and Psalm 30 Isaiah 66:10-14 and Psalm 66:1-9 Galatians 6:(1-6), 7-16 Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 GOSPEL VERSE Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 The Mission of the Seventy 10After this the Lord appointed seventy others...

Neuschwanstein, Linderhof and Host Families

Neuschwanstein, Linderhof and Host Families

Thursday, June 23 German Homes: Both of a Possibly Crazy King and Definitely Generous German Families Another early checkout this morning. On the day's schedule: Neuschwanstein Castle, Linderhof Palace, and meeting our host families in Augsburg and its suburb Kissing....

God’s Words For Worship This Week- June 26, 2016

God’s Words For Worship This Week- June 26, 2016

READINGS FOR COMING WEEK Sixth Sunday After Pentecost 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14 and Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20 1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21 and Psalm 16 Galatians 5:1, 13-25 Luke 9:51-62 GOSPEL VERSE Luke 9:51-62 51 When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go...

Munich – Day 9

Munich – Day 9

June 22 - Munich / Day 9 Munich was founded in 1158 by Henry the Lion, Duke of Saxony and Bavaria. For many years it was a focal point in the salt trade. Salt was considered "white gold" in many parts of Germany in much the same way cotton was once the "white gold" of...

Coburg Castle

Coburg Castle

June 21 - Coburg Castle to Munich This morning we had to be on the bus ready to go at 8AM. Everyone was pretty tired but we were on the road for an hour and a half so there was enough time to get a nap. When we arrived, we had to climb stairs to get to the Coburg...

My Odyssey Family

Day 9 When preparing for a trip such as this, especially as a chaperone, one doesn't really know what to expect. Many in our group, myself included, had never been overseas. And, obviously, we had never spent 12 consecutive days together. 12 days - 288 hours; 17,280...

Eisenach and Wartburg Castle

Eisenach and Wartburg Castle

It gets to that point in our trip where exhaustion sets in, tempers run high, and homesickness rears its ugly head. It also didn't help that today was one of the more walking-intensive days. In our trek up to the elusive Wartburg Castle. We hiked about a half mile...

Buchenwald – Erfurt

Buchenwald – Erfurt

June 19 Buchenwald There is a massive difference between hearing and reading about something and actually setting foot and seeing it for yourself. The power behind the horrors of the holocaust and concentration camps is tenfold compared to the Holocaust and World War...

Torgau

Torgau

June 18, 2016 Danie Blue The morning started differently than the others. Instead of a breakfast at the hostel, our group had nothing planned until 10:30 a.m., so we went out to different cafes in Wittenberg. It was a good cultural experience to learn restaurant...

“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!