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Izmir to Canakkale, Turkey November 13,2015
Our last day before returning to Istanbul was a lot of driving and two interesting stops: Pergamon and Troy. The Acropolis is usually associated with Athens, Greece, but Pergamon also has a'high city' where the...
Ephesus, Turkey November 12, 2015
Ephesus is amazing! Everyone I have talked to who has been here told me that. Visiting Ephesus today was even better than I anticipated. Imagine a theater seating 23,000 which still requires no...
Pamukkale to Izmir, Turkey, November 11,2015
Today we saw natural beauty and visited Biblical sites. The travertine terraces at Hierapolis are a natural wonder that has attracted people for millennia seeking healing and relaxation in its warm geothermal waters. Both those...
Cappadocia to Colossae, Turkey, November 10, 2015
Our pilgrimage covered a lot of miles this day as we moved West. The regions varied from flat fertile farmland to snow capped mountains. Turkey is a gorgeous country. The pictures above include Antioch Pisidia where Paul...
Cappadocia, Turkey, November 9, 2015
Cappodocia is a magical place. What you do not see in these pictures are the insides of the homes and churches carved into these rock formations. Did you know that 60 percent of the places named in the Bible...
Veterans Day – Cancellations
Wednesday, November 11th, 2015 is Veterans Day. The church office will be open from 8 AM to Noon. Some MLC activities have been cancelled, while others will continue as scheduled. Group members should contact their leaders if uncertain. The following activities are...
Ankara to Cappodocia, Turkey November 8, 2015
Our happy group of pilgrims began the day in Ankara which is in the region once named Galatia. As you know Paul wrote a letter to the churches of this region calling them to remember the freedom we have in Christ. We traveled...
Istanbul to Ankara, Turkey. November 7,2015
This morning we visited the huge, ornate Blue Mosque in Istanbul. Next we traveled to Ankara, the Capitol of Turkey to tour the Mosoleum of Turkish hero Atatürk. By military and political leadership Ataturk...
Istanbul, Turkey November 6, 2015
The church of holy wisdom is a witness to the faithfulness and brilliance of Christians in the sixth century. Over 10,000 workers completed the construction of this massive church in a...
We have arrived in Turkey
We arrived safely in Istanbul. Thank you for your prayers. In the coming days watch this location for updates on what's happening here. It is exciting to be in this place that especially was important for the work of St. Paul and St. John. Istanbul is a big...
“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!