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Trunk or Treat and Chili Cookoff 2012

Trunk or Treat and the Chili Cookoff are two annual traditions at Messiah Lutheran Church. These events are a lot of fun for kids of all ages. Trunk or Treat offers a safe environment for the youth to dress up and poach a little candy. The Chili Cookoff offers a great...

Wheelchair Ramp Build, 20 Oct 2012

There are quite a few teams building wheelchair ramps for CASA of Madison County. Unfortunately, most of them seem to afraid to build ramps in Gurley, AL. The Messiah Carpentry Team however has no such fear. The last four ramps that the Messiah team has built have...

Farewell, Germany

Farewell, Germany

Standing under the Glockenspiel in Munich Retired Bishop Hans from Germany is sharing a walking tour with us in Munich. Note:  His daughter made him this Lutheran tie. Betty takes a short break in Munich Lois has a farewell to Germany moment Inside the...

Music and More from Germany

Music and More from Germany

Dietrich Bonhoeffer's Home in Berlin Kay Puryear and Linda Kay Myers inside Bonhoeffer's home Lee and Janet Smith are in front of Bach's statue in Leipzig Coberg Castle where Luther stayed in 1530 Inside Coberg Castle viewing relics, paintings close to Luther's living...

Wittenberg early morning walk in the City Tour Front of Luther House in Wittenberg Corpus Christi Chapel where we celebrated the Lord's Supper Luther's Tomb inside the Castle Church in Wittenberg The first complete  edition of Luther's Bible translation in the...

Germany Day 2:  Erfurt and Eisleben

Germany Day 2: Erfurt and Eisleben

A panoramic view in Erfurt Left:  The Dom Church where Martin Luther was ordained in ErfurtRight:  St. Severus Church Inside the Augustinian Monastery in Erfurt Bonnie Jane and Pastor Scott standing beside Zacharius' tomb  Entry to the University of...

Germany Day 1: Eisenach and Wartburg Castle

Ed and Mary Ann Stasiak with Barbara Bui in Detroit getting ready for long plane ride Pastor Scott is preparing his CETA Tour notes Wartburg Castle:  Inside the Chapel Wartburg Castle:  Lois in front of the chapel organ Luther as Knight George  by Lucas...

Youth Praise Band

Youth Praise Band

Youth Praise Band (Photo Credit Claire Strand) The Messiah Lutheran Church Youth Praise Band debuted this week at the contemporary service.  They were awesome.  The spirit was truly moving through this group of talented teenagers.  The band led the...

Wheelchair Ramp Build, Sep 8, 2012

On September 8, 2012 the Messiah Carpentry Team constructed another Wheelchair Ramp in support of CASA of Madison County. The lady who received this ramp was in desperate need of assistance. She had no way of exiting her trailer home without being physically carried...

“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!