This Week at Messiah
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Upcoming High School Youth Activities
Here’s what’s coming up for our High School Youth at Messiah...
Upcoming Head 2 Heart (H2H) Activities This is the program that leads to Confirmation, which is open all 6th-8th grade students. It’s held on Wednesday nights from 6:30pm to 8:30pm in the Youth Room at Messiah. Here’s what’s coming up...
Calling all High School Youth to Forts & Sorts! There will be an informational meeting for any high school student and current 8th grade students that are interested in learning more about the Forts & Sorts servant event coming up in June 16-22, 2019. This meeting will take place in the Youth Room after the late service on December 2. Thank you! The Trustees would like to thank Tom and Sherri Large for their very generous donation towards repainting the three MCDC class rooms, and the bathrooms; a portion of the Senior Youth room; and both Peter and Paul rooms. Some of the painting entailed painting a white board in each room. The job was done quickly, professionally and with minimal interruption to MCDC activities Please take a moment to thank them both. Thanksgiving Banners The Thanksgiving banners that will be adorning our sanctuary for the month of November were generously donated by Jon and Cyndy Wulff. Advent by Candlelight Reservations are now available for Advent by Candlelight. Invite your family members, friends and neighbors for a Christ-centered preparation for the Advent season on December 8 from 4-6 p.m. in the Gym. This year’s event will consist of an appetizer buffet and an explanation of the Advent Wreath. There is no charge for this event but a Free Will Offering will be collected to help the Youth going to the National Youth Gathering in July 2019. Space is limited; we recommend that you make your reservations early! Sign up on using one of the flyers available in the Narthex or contact Sara Vanderbilt If you wish to be a table host, indicate this on the registration form or contact Sara Vanderbilt. |
Altar Guild New Member Training Don't forget if you are a new Altar Guild member that the training will be November 10 at 12:30 p.m. in the Good Shepherd Room.Volunteers for Youth Haven Christmas DinnerYouth Haven needs 12-14 volunteers on December 29 for the annual Christmas dinner for the kids. Some volunteers will be needed at 3:30 p.m. to transport toys from the main office to the Lodge. Others will report to the Lodge around 4 p.m. A sign up sheet is in the narthex. Contact Jerry Smith for more information. Deacon Beacon As we have celebrated the Reformation let us remember its primary accomplishment was restoring God’s Word to is rightful place in the Church. Let us take every opportunity to live our lives as examples of the love He has given us through His Word. I will be at church on Monday and Friday mornings, and anytime at your request. 517‑525‑5876 In His Love, Deacon Bill Thinking of someone? How many times have you intended to send a note or card to someone we have prayed for in church, but the thought slips your mind once you leave the building? Check the basket in the narthex for postcards and greeting cards which you can grab and send as soon as you get home. The postcards are stamped, but the cards will require your own postage. Just a short message can remind our shut-ins and those recovering from illness how important they are to Messiah’s family and bring peace to a lonely, suffering heart. Forts & Sorts 2019 Registration is officially open for 2019 Forts & Sorts! This year’s event will be June 16-22 and we are looking for everyone’s help in spreading the word about this fabulous servant event. Forts & Sorts is an annual servant event hosted by Messiah, which takes place at Youth Haven Ranch. High School Youth (grades 9-12) from all over the country are invited to spend a week helping to beautify and build various structures at Youth Haven Ranch. The work we do helps Youth Haven carry out their ministry to the underprivileged children they serve. You can help spread the word about Forts & Sorts by grabbing a flyer(s) located in the narthex and sharing it with other churches you have connections with - even if those churches are out of state! If people have questions, they can contact Sara Vanderbilt at fortsandsorts@gmail.com. |
Holiday Gifts for Youth Haven Ranch
Messiah will once again be collecting gifts for the children at Youth Haven Ranch during the month of November. All children who attend Youth Haven during the month of December receive some gifts for the holidays. For many of the children these gifts will be the only ones they receive. The children are all between the ages of 7 and 13, so please keep their ages in mind as you shop. Youth Haven has provided a list of suggested item they can use.
Messiah will once again be collecting gifts for the children at Youth Haven Ranch during the month of November. All children who attend Youth Haven during the month of December receive some gifts for the holidays. For many of the children these gifts will be the only ones they receive. The children are all between the ages of 7 and 13, so please keep their ages in mind as you shop. Youth Haven has provided a list of suggested item they can use.
- Board and action games ( not Candyland,they have plenty)
- Backpacks, wallets and purses
- Craft kits
- Hair accessories
- Books for those 10 or older
- Remote control cars (include batteries if needed)
- Small Jewelry boxes
- Barbie dolls (all ethnicities)
- Legos, K’Nex or other building sets
- Soap/lotion gift sets
- Sports Equipment
- Nerf balls
- Flashlights (with batteries)
- Coloring and activity books/crayons
- Model cars and planes ( include model glue if needed)
- Thinsulate gloves
- Puzzles (less than 500 pieces)
- Throw blankets
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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. |