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Texas “Five-Alarm” Chili Takes Cook-off Trophy
Great fun, food and fellowship was enjoyed at Sunday's Halloween Party and Chili-Cookoff. The annual fellowship event was led this year by Larry Ryan and Greg and Meredith Kilby. Sarah Walker organized a number of fun Halloween games and activities for the younger...
Handmade Market, October 17, 2015
Today was Messiah's annual handmade market fundraiser. This event helps to raise funds for Lunches for Learning program. Messiah Lutheran Church has supported Lunches for Learning for many years. This organization helps to break the cycle of poverty in Honduras by...
17th Annual Chili Cookoff – Halloween Party Oct 25
The Annual Halloween Chili Cook-off trophy is up for grabs on Sunday, October 25th at 4 PM. There will also be a Halloween Costume Contest for both children and adults. All are welcome! Sign up at the Welcome Center in the Narthex. The cook-off has been an annual...
Senior youth participate in Warrior Dash
Messiah senior youth participated in the Tennessee Warrior Dash on October 10th in Pulaski, Tennessee. A number of adults also completed the 3.7 mile course laced with 12 obstacles, including a slide down to the mud-crawl. The trip was organized by Messiah Senior...
Wheelchair Ramp Build, October 10, 2015
Messiah Lutheran Church in Madison, Alabama in cooperation with CASA of Madison County built another wheelchair ramp today. This one was built in Madison County, Alabama. Messiah Lutheran Church builds these ramps in partnership with CASA of Madison County. CASA...
2015 Blessing of the Animals
Messiah's "Blessing of the Animals" outreach event took place on Saturday, October 3rd, 2015 under cool and damp conditions. About twenty-two members and visitors attended along with about ten animals. Claire Strand, Messiah's Director of Outreach, organized the...
Music at Messiah Organ Recital Sunday
UPDATE: Listen to Graff, Gustafson's Friday, October 2nd Interview on WLRH We're pulling out all the Stops! Yesterday organist Tom Alderman rehearsed for several hours on Messiah's pipe organ in preparation for Sunday's 6 PM organ concert. Alderman's recital will be...
Madison Record Article Features Messiah “Youth Odyssey”
Article appeared in the Wednesday, Sep 23. 2015 printed edition of "The Madison Record" Messiah Lutheran Senior Youth were featured in an article by Madison Record reporter Gregg Parker. The article provided highlights of the current 'Secular and Sacred Odyssey to...
Senior Youth Car Wash Raises over $500
On Saturday, September 19th, members of the MLC senior youth group held a free car wash in the parking lot of Kroger gas station on Jeff Rd and Hwy 72. More than a dozen youths and parents participated. The youths washed 39 cars and received $493 in donations for...
ELCA Day of Service
“God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. One Church – freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the...
“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!