Messages as we continue the current Church closure:

 For the update this week there is very encouraging news to share. We have been informed by the Michigan District that we should receive our call list in two weeks. It would be nice to actually be thrilled about this, but for now being cautiously optimistic until the list arrives is probably enough. District President, Rev. David Maier is finalizing the details at which time it gets sent to Rev. Travis Downs, our Circuit Visitor. Rev. Downs in turn will contact Messiah to schedule a time to deliver the list to us.

Rev. Downs was contacted earlier in the week and asked what other Capitol Circuit congregations are doing with respect to worship services. His congregation, Trinity, never did suspend on site worship services so it is of no surprise that Rev. Downs feels we should resume services at Messiah asap. St. Luke is holding services on Thursday and Saturday. It is not clear whether they are indoors or outside as they frequently do with midweek services in the summertime. He thought Our Savior was not going to resume holding worship services until July at the earliest. Some congregations outside the district that have reopened require registration earlier in the week so numbers can be monitored and regulated. These ideas and others are being looked at to come up with a plan that is felt to be safe to the extent possible in opening our doors, or perhaps our outdoors, to the congregation.
The Board of Elders & Governance Board


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Messiah website:   
www.messiahlutheranholt.org 
(click the ‘SERMONS’ link on the top menu bar)   
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Messiah Lutheran Church Holt 

Do You Need a "Portals of Prayer"?
A tub filled with the current April-June "Portals of Prayer" has been placed on the bench right outside our church entrance. You are encouraged to drive by and get a copy. Pick one up for a neighbor or a family member. The devotions in the "Portals of Prayer" are a good way to help you, Stay Faith!

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​Deadline for Bulletin Submissions
If you have submissions for either the weekly or the e-mail bulletin, please provide the information to the church office no later than 11:00 a.m. on Thursday. Thank you.

​Sign up for the Email Announcements
The weekly announcements are sent out in an email every week. If you do not receive it and wish to subscribe, just click here and enter the email address where you want to receive the announcements.

​Monthly Calendar and Room Usage
​Our monthly calendar only highlights ministry events here at Messiah, but there are many other groups and individuals who use our facilities throughout the week. If you would like to hold a meeting or event at the church building, please contact Pam in the church office (517-694-1280 or office@messiahlutheranholt.org) 1-2 days in advance to make sure that the space you would like to use is not already reserved. Thank you!

Pastoral Care
Please contact the office for an appointment.  If you have something that needs to be brought to an elder's attention, please call them at their number as listed in Messiah's Directory.

Altar Flowers
​If you wish to dedicate flowers for an occasion or just want to be able to take home some color on a Sunday, take a look at the flower chart in the hallway by the church offices. There are many openings available between now and the end of the year.

There are now multiple ways to give to Messiah through our website.

You may use the black Donate button at the bottom of the page to give through Kindrid or
the yellow button below to give using PayPal. Also, giving to Messiah is available through text (serviced by Kindrid).
Please text 'Donate' to 517-210-0900 and follow the link provided.

Thank you for continuing to support the ministry of Messiah Lutheran Church.