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The newest fellowship group at Messiah Lutheran Church held their kickoff meeting today. This group called the "Foodies" was conceived by Meredith and Greg Kilby. The group's moto is "Food, Faith and Fellowship". Foodies is a rotating dinner club for Messiah Lutheran...
Rise Up Shepard
The Luthermen Quartet presents "Rise Up Shepard" during Worship Service at Messiah Lutheran Church on December 30, 2012. The Luthermen began singing together as part of the choir at All Saints Lutheran Church. Over the years the group drifted apart, but get together...
Senior Youth and Young Adult Coffeehouse
Young adults and members of the Senior Youth gathered Thursday night to catch up with friends and show off their talents at the Coffeehouse last night. Nachos and holiday-themed snacks were provided. The Coffeehouse was especially a treat for the young...
Pastor Amanda
We were blessed last Sunday to be visited by our Missionary to ILAG Pastor Amanda Olson de Castillo and her husband Pastor Horacio Castillo. ILAG is the Iglesia Luterana Agustina de Guatemala (Augustinian Lutheran Church of Guatemala)...
Elfin Magic (with a twist)
On December 7th from 5-8 pm, The Elfs of Messiah Lutheran Church conducted their annual Elfin Magic Workshop. Elfin Magic is a fun evening where children, ages 2 and up, create beautiful crafts to give as Christmas gifts. They also have a tasty...
Sing a Song of Joy
Beth Gloe presents "Sing a Song of Joy" during Worship Service at Messiah Lutheran Church. Her rendition of this song proves once again that Messiah Lutheran Church is overflowing with musical talent. To learn more about the music programs at Messiah...
Mary Did You Know?
The Christmas Season would not be complete without hearing Jeanine Pesto sing "Mary Did You Know?" "Mary, Did You Know?" is a Christmas song with lyrics written by Mark Lowry and music written by Buddy Greene. Mark Lowry wrote the words in 1984 when his pastor asked...
Building Homes at the Top of the World
Habitat for Humanity Everest Blitz Build II, Nepal October 7–12, 2012 By Susan Burrer Namaste! ...why go half way around the world to one of the poorest places on earth to build a house, some ask? I don’t think it is as much a reason as a feeling. ...if not you,...
Reaching Out Through Music
At Messiah Lutheran Church we have a rich tradition of music. And music at Messiah Lutheran Church isn't just for special occasions like the recent Ring and Sing Concert. It is also part of our daily lives and it is one of the things that makes us special....
2012 Ring and Sing Concert
Each year, the talented musicians of Messiah Lutheran Church take part in a festival of Joyful Noise titled "Ring and Sing". This year's Ring and Sing Concert was a smashing success. Messiah is blessed with an incredible array of talent including the...
Advent Fellowship
The season of Advent marks the beginning of the church year and comprises the four weeks before Christmas. This year at Messiah Lutheran Church we are celebrating Advent with special fellowship events. Last Sunday, we enjoyed a Asian/Pacific Islands...
December 2012 Newsletter
The December 2012 Issue of the Messiah Messenger is now available for download. In this issue: Pastor’s Page: Seeds and Hands Christmas is Coming Advent Ring and Sing Concert Meet the Seitz Family
Wheelchair Ramp Build, 1 December 2012
The Carpentry Team of Messiah Lutheran Church completed another wheelchair ramp for a local person in need. The Carpentry Team builds approximately one wheelchair ramp per month in partnership with CASA of Madison County. CASA builds wheelchair ramps for needy...
Christmas Spirit
This Christmas season, consider helping out someone who really needs some help. There are many to help. Here are a few options. 1. This year we have 30 children on our Angel Tree in need of gifts this holiday. Select the child you would like from the tree, fill out...
Lunches For Learning Mission Trip
Please pray for our missionaries Jackie Myers, Janell Zessinger, and Sue Doubleday who are traveling to Honduras this week to attend the annual graduation ceremony at the Benito Montoya school. Benito Montoya is Messiah Lutheran Church's adopted...
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
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...