September 2016

Volume 23

Issue 9

ColumnColumnColumnColumn T H E In this Issue

▪ Music and

Choirs

▪ Lay Ministry Reader Training

▪ Fall BBQ

September 25 ▪ NEW Trunk or

Treat Event ▪ News and

Registration Info for Grades 5-9

▪ News for

Children & Families

▪ Synod Events ▪ Social

Ministry Needs

▪ Birthdays and

Anniversaries ▪ Treasurer’s

Report ▪ Fall Events ▪ SAM Older

Kids OK Club Luncheons

▪ Book Study

Formation

One day several friends were discussing their thoughts about life. They each quoted the saying that meant the most to them. When it came his turn, a man who was known for his wisdom thought for a moment and then said that his favorite saying was a simple interpretation of 1 Cor.10:12 - from the Bible: And this too shall pass. The others were surprised that he had not chosen a more famous saying, such as Love thy neighbor as thyself. He replied: This is what I try to remember whenever life gets me down. Sometimes I get so caught up in the moment that

I forget that things come and go, and that we’ve got to take the bad with the good and find the faith to keep going. That phrase is like a window that shows me there is life beyond my momentary problems, even though they feel like a prison. It helps me keep my head up and my spirit strong – there’s a path out there and it’s my job to find it.

I have a suspicion that this story resonates with most of us. After all, we’ve all experienced those moments that are confusing, those days that never seem to end, those situations that are unbearable. All of us have, at one time or another wondered why all the trials of life seem to come at the same time. And certainly we’ve all been tempted to give in and give up.

Perhaps the wisdom of the man in that story points us to the heart of the Good News even on the most trying of days. This too shall pass is in reality a ‘kingdom’ statement. So often in the Gospel accounts Jesus speaks of the kingdom of God: The kingdom of God is like a mustard

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seed…the Kingdom of God is like a net thrown into the sea…the Kingdom of God is like a wedding feast. Jesus was constantly reminding his followers that the kingdom was something rare and precious, something that we could get a glimpse of right here and right now, but also something that was yet to be realized. In short the Kingdom is “here but NOT YET!” This sounds like a paradox doesn’t it? It is indeed!

A few months ago I shared in my Pastor’s message, and again in a Sunday sermon, the challenge to live the present moment for all it’s worth. I wrote of the waning days of summer and the need to appreciate them and live them and cherish them. While this is true, there is a balancing statement that is equally true – we must realize that this moment is not all that there is, for this too shall pass. As Christians we always need to glance every so often at the horizon of the Kingdom of God. We must remind ourselves that the Kingdom of God is still waiting to be realized and that God is never done with us.

How often I need to be reminded of that when I am disappointed with my work as parent or pastor; when I have not been attentive to my role as husband and friend; when I have hurt someone I love or have been callous with those entrusted to my care. And not just in our normal everyday failures but on those dark and seemingly hopeless days this reminder will come as Good News. There is still life beyond our heart problems, our liver condition, our rebellious teenager, our dying parent, our dead-end job, our depression, our anger, our fears – you see the Kingdom of God means that there is always life beyond - beyond this moment, beyond our problems, and beyond death itself.

To live as a Christian is to live within the paradox of the Kingdom of God. The Kingdom of God is here in this moment; right now…BUT…the Kingdom of God is NOT YET. Whenever you’re feeling down remember: This too shall pass. - - Past�� J V�n��� H�����

Office and Contact Information

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Messiah is blessed

to have numerous

committees and

volunteers engaged in

volunteer ministry both

within our church and

out in the community.

This month, we are

featuring our Music and

Choir Ministry.

Join in and serve!

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automatically in the Men’s Choir, or the Women’s Choir. Senior Choir works in a variety of styles for anthems, including four-part SATB (Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Bass). Rehearsals are Thursdays, 7:30-8:30 C=, starting Sept. 15.

���� Women’s Choir sings one Sunday per month at the 8:15 >= worship service. Women not in Senior Choir are welcome to join this group. They typically sing a traditional hymn with 2 or 3 part harmony. Rehearsal is 8:00 >= on the Sunday morning when they are singing. ���� Men’s Choir sings one Sunday per month at the 8:15 >= service. Men not in Senior Choir are welcome to join this

���� Music weaves together and through the liturgical components of worship at Messiah. We are truly blessed by the musical gifts shared by so many, starting with Pastor Jeff, and working through to our children who sing at Christmas.

ChoirsChoirsChoirsChoirs ���� Senior Choir rehearses and sings September - May. Senior Choir provides music at the 8:15 >= worship service two Sundays per month. Additionally, they sing at Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday and Maundy Thursday services. Members of this choir are

group. Rehearsals are Sunday morning at 8:00 >= on the day of singing. ���� Celebrate Group provides musical leadership for congregational singing all year-round at the 10:30 >= worship service. An eclectic mix of gospel, praise and traditional church music frames the style of this worship service. Accompaniment is by piano, guitar and percussion. Rehearsals are 30 minutes prior to the service.

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Celebrate Group at 10:30 01 worship service

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If you have musical

gifts you’d like to share,

please contact

Clyde Nyhus,

Coordinator of Worship

& Music

music@messiahchurch.

com, or:

608-516-4926

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continued

���� Musicians

Dean Gardner ................ Organist Sunday 8:15 01

Marian Korth .................. Organist Sunday 8:15, Saturday 5:00 51

Melissa Vanden Heuvel ..... Pianist Sunday 10:30, Saturday 5:00 51

Amy Ziebell ............................. Pianist Saturday 5:00 51

Jonathan Thornton .............. Pianist Senior Choir Accompanist

Mark Huth ............................ Organist Holidays and Occasional

���� Quartet | Sisters In Christ

Tara Von Dollen, Amy Wagner, Teresa Bentler, Tracy Frank

���� Children | Music Leaders

Sunday morning: Cara Musick, Charlotte Miller, Ashley Buechner

���� Worship

and Music Committee Pastor Jeff Vanden Heuvel, Clyde Nyhus, Brynn Schulte, Teresa Palumbo, Elizabeth Crummy.

Gene Qualmann, MLC Council Liaison

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We would like to sincerely thank the following people for dedicating their time and talents to joyful music at Messiah,

adding depth and dimension to our shared worship experience:

Pastor Jeff Vanden Heuvel .................... Singer and Musician Clyde Nyhus ..................... Coordinator of Worship & Music Brynn Schulte .......... Volunteer Worship & Music Assistant ............................................ Sunday Morning Worship Services Cara Musick ............. Volunteer Worship & Music Assistant ........................................... Saturday Evening Worship Services

Senior Choir | Women’s Choir June Nyhus, Norene Shultis, Gayle Daugherity, Jan Piddington, Janice Schmid, Sharon Hewitt, Connie Swed, Marlene Ballentine, Debbie Speckman, LouAnn Kidd, Deb Herrem, Judy Skolaski, Cindy McVay, Kimberly Topel, Penny Duane, Sarah Moffitt

Women’s Choir only Mim Jacobson, Judy Harris, Jean Smith

Senior Choir | Men’s Choir Paul Hoel, Jim Stolzenburg, Steve Swed, Gary Lukens, Clyde Tunak, Dick Shropshire

Men’s Choir only Gil Splett, Kirk Robinson, John Mallow

Celebrate Group | Vocalists Clyde Nyhus, Brynn Schulte, Cara Musick, Bill Clark, Anne Benishek-Clark, Jim Stolzenburg, Kay Olson, Karen Koehler, Tisa Kirschner, Mike Digman

Celebrate Group | Musicians Mike Digman - percussion, Tim Musick - guitar

Saturday Evening | Vocalists Clyde Nyhus, Cara Musick, Mim Jacobson, JoAnn Marx, Charlotte Miller

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Sharing in FellowshipSharing in FellowshipSharing in FellowshipSharing in Fellowship As people of faith, we come together to share in food, fun, and conversation

Second Saturday Worship Service Please stay following the service for Soda, Sangria & Treats!

Sept. 10

September 25

Following the 10:30 1A worship service, this annual BBQ is a time to gather with friends and to support

our Building Fund and Debt Reduction Fund.

All food is donated by Messiah members, and the ticket sales are

matched by the generosity of other members. If you are interested in

doing a match for this event, please contact Tim Coulthart, 222-0503,

or Kay Peterson, 222-5977.

Sunday School, Youth and All Ages Family Ministry Event ���� Wednesday, Oct. 26, 6:00 - 7:30 51. Plan to be at Messiah for this new evening of family fun for all ages at our inaugural Trunk-or-Treat event. Come in costume and begin the evening with a pizza supper at 6:00 C=, followed by an All Hallowed Eve’s Blessing, and then Trunk-or-Treating in the Messiah parking lot from 6:30-7:30 C=.

Vehicles will be parked in the church parking lot with trunks or tailgates full of goodies. Trunks for treating are needed and car decorations are encouraged. Bring your own goodies to pass out. Please sign-up if you plan to join us, and also if you plan to give out treats from your car trunk. For more information, please contact Teresa Palumbo, 279-7460 Elizabeth Crummy, familyministry@messiahchurch.com.

F A L L

Monthly Luncheons Resume ►►►► Wednesday, Sept. 28, 12:00 51 Senior Adult Ministry will again offer the monthly Older Kids OK Club Luncheon on the last Wednesday of each month. Please bring your table service, and a dish to pass. Our first speaker will be from the Madison Police Department, with a focus on scam and identity theft prevention for Seniors.

Oct. 26

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Backpack Collection

► ► ► ► Our annual collection of backpacks and school supplies resulted in 90 full backpacks delivered to local schools and the Salvation Army. In this photo, Sandra Allen

and her niece’s daughters are getting ready to take 15 backpacks to Schenk School. Thanks so much to all who contributed and to those who volunteered time to organize this collection!

Family ministry

►►►►Sunday Meals on Wheels Messiah is driving Route 4 the Sundays during September. Meals are picked up at 11:30 >= at Immaculate Heart of Mary church. Time commitment is 1 ½ hours. A sign-up sheet is available on the Kiosk.

►►►►Lutheran World Relief Men’s and children’s clothing, women’s sweaters and

blankets will be collected during September. Please bring items to the church and place in the LWR collection bin. Social Ministry Committee members will pack on September 27, for shipment October 1. Sue Burhop for questions: 608-467-8052.

►►►►The Road Home Year-round collections for this Dane County organization help homeless families with children. Executive Director, Kristin Rucinski, will be at Messiah in October to share information.

Next Social Ministry Committee meeting will be Monday, Sept. 19 at 6:00 51. All are welcome!

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Greeter Reader Communion Ushers Hosts

Sept 3Sept 3Sept 3Sept 3

5:00p5:00p5:00p5:00p

Joan Roscoe Ray Robinson Ray Robinson,

Leanne Widen

Linda Meyer Diane Burling

Sept 4Sept 4Sept 4Sept 4

8:15a8:15a8:15a8:15a

Marlene

Ballentine

Mike Palovocsik Judy Misfeldt,

Kristie & Mike

Palovocsik

Team 6: Team 6: Team 6: Team 6: Gloria & Don Hehenberger,

Carol & Andy Stolarzyk

Carolyn & Gil

Splett

Sept 4 Sept 4 Sept 4 Sept 4

10:00a10:00a10:00a10:00a

Barb & Tom

Martin

Vince Borleske Michelle Borleske,

Tracy & Devin

Frank

C Team: C Team: C Team: C Team: LouAnn & Jim Miller,

Judy Zielke & Leon Wilson

Kathy & Ray

Robinson

Sept 10Sept 10Sept 10Sept 10

5:00p5:00p5:00p5:00p

Annette Durkin Annette Durkin Elaine & Jim McNeil

Linda Meyer

Diane Burling

Sept 11Sept 11Sept 11Sept 11

8:15a8:15a8:15a8:15a

Janet Alfonso Mike Cornelius Judy & Bill Harris,

Mary Wanless

Team 7: Team 7: Team 7: Team 7: Bonnie & Charlie Eastman,

Bill Gingher, Harley Schmidt, Virgil

Simley, Penny & Donald Tjugum

Carol & Andy

Stolarzyk

Sept 11 Sept 11 Sept 11 Sept 11

10:30a10:30a10:30a10:30a

Tracy & Jon

Frank & sons

Karen Dilley Kathy Digman,

Louise Fosdick,

Peggy Ladwig

D Team: D Team: D Team: D Team: Jim Olson, Janet Woider,

Dwight Paulson, Richard Shropshire

Arlow Schedel

Sept 17Sept 17Sept 17Sept 17

5:00p5:00p5:00p5:00p

Kate Mennenga Kate Mennenga Linda Meyer Diane Burling

Sept 18Sept 18Sept 18Sept 18

8:15a8:15a8:15a8:15a

Betty & Bob

Schmidt

Peggy Finnegan Janice Schmid,

Carol & Andy

Stolarzyk

Team 8: Team 8: Team 8: Team 8: Kristie & Mike Palovcsik,

Kim Dietzman, Mike Schmid

Doris Zache

Sept 18 Sept 18 Sept 18 Sept 18

10:30a10:30a10:30a10:30a

Barb & Walt

Herrod

Glori Laundrie Donna Jensen<

Janet Woider &

Jim Olson

E Team: E Team: E Team: E Team: Kathy & Ray Robinson,

Anne Benishek-Clark, Carrol

Paulson, Diane Sersland

Sam Whethrich

Coordinators:

Worship - Mary Jane Hill ................... 608-221-1410

Hosts - Kathy Lukens.................... 608-834-9706

Ushers - Hal Ericksen ..................... 608-222-7827

If you are unable to serve when scheduled, please call someone within your group

to substitute, and let the church office know of the change so the bulletin will reflect the

correct name. Please email ourchurch@messiahchurch.com

if your phone number or email changes.

Worship ministry ScheduleScheduleScheduleSchedule

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Greeter Reader Communion Ushers Hosts

Greeter Reader Communion Ushers Hosts

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday

4

8:15a Worship Service 10:00a Worship Service with Baptism 6:15p Venture Crew

5

OFFICE CLOSED-HOLIDAY Pastor’s Day Off 6:30p Boy Scouts Troop 132

6

Pastor’s Day Off 12:00p EMMCA Senior Meal 6:30p Property Work Night

11

8:15a Worship Service 9:30a Sunday School 9:30a Registration for Confirmation & Pre-Conf 10:30a Worship Service: TIME CHANGE 6:15p Venture Crew

12

Pastor’s Day Off 6:30p Boy Scouts Troop 132

13

Pastor’s Day Off 12:00p EMMCA Senior Meal 6:45p MLC Council Meeting

18

8:15a Worship Service 9:30a Sunday School 10:30a Worship Service 6:15p Venture Crew

19

Pastor’s Day Off 6:00p Social Ministry Committee Meeting 6:30p Boy Scouts Troop 132

20

Pastor’s Day Off 12:00p EMMCA Senior Meal

25

8:15a Worship Service 9:30a Sunday School 10:30a Worship Service with Baptism 11:30a Fall BBQ 6:15p Venture Crew

26

Pastor’s Day Off 6:30p Boy Scout Troop 132 6:30p Prayer Shawl Gathering

27

Pastor’s Day Off 12:00p EMMCA Senior Meal

12:00p SAM-Older Kids OK Club Potluck6:30p Pre-Confirmation, Confirmation YOW Dinner and Meetings

September Calendar

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Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

10:00a Pew Keepers 10:30a Organ/Piano Rehearsal 12:00p EMMCA Senior Meal 6:30p Wandering Whittlers

2

5:00p Wedding Rehearsal

3

9:30a Free Line Dancing 2:00p Kizewski-Selchert Wedding 5:00p Worship Service

7 8

10:00a Pew Keepers 10:30a Organ/Piano Rehearsal 12:00p EMMCA Senior Meal 6:00p Cub Scout Event 6:30p Wandering Whittlers

9

10

8:30a Third Grade Bible Blessing & Learning Event 9:30a Free Line Dancing 10:30a Worship & Music Committee Meeting 5:00p Worship Service 6:00p Second Saturday Soda & Sangria

14 15

10:00a Pew Keepers 10:30a Organ/Piano Rehearsal 12:00p EMMCA Senior Meal 5:45p GS Brownies #2749 6:30p Wandering Whittlers 7:00p ENA 50th 7:30p Choir Rehearsal 10:00p Newsletter articles due

16

17

8:00a MLC Staff Meeting 9:30a Free Line Dancing 5:00p Worship Service

21 22

10:00a Pew Keepers 10:30a Organ/Piano Rehearsal 12:00p EMMCA Senior Meal 6:30p Wandering Whittlers 7:30p Choir Rehearsal

23

24

9:30a Free Line Dancing 1:00p Boy Scout Community Camp-out 5:00p Worship Service

28

Older Kids OK Club Potluck

Confirmation, Confirmation YOW Dinner and Meetings

29

10:00a Pew Keepers 10:30a Organ/Piano Rehearsal 12:00p EMMCA Senior Meal 6:30p Wandering Whittlers 7:30p Choir Rehearsal

30

9:30a Column Mail Prep

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Greeter Reader Communion Ushers Hosts

Sept 24Sept 24Sept 24Sept 24

5:00p5:00p5:00p5:00p

Mary Jane Hill Leanne Widen,

Mary Jane Hill

Linda Meyer Diane Burling

Sept 25Sept 25Sept 25Sept 25

8:15a8:15a8:15a8:15a

Sue & Ken

Gerstner

Mary Wanless Janet Alfonso,

Diane Iverson, Judy

Misfeldt

Team 1: Team 1: Team 1: Team 1: Lorraine & Harold

Amundson, Sharon & Lloyd Hinzman

Linda Olson, Karen Wenger

Jim Stolzenburg

Sept 25Sept 25Sept 25Sept 25

10:30a10:30a10:30a10:30a

Betty Mayfield Mary Marshall Julie Neppl,

Ray Robinson,

Norene Shultis

A Team: A Team: A Team: A Team: Catherine & Dale Puisto,

Kathie & Phil Kingston

Diane Sersland

Oct 1Oct 1Oct 1Oct 1

5:00p5:00p5:00p5:00p

Leanne Widen Leanne Widen,

Phil Lawler

Linda Meyer Diane Burling

Oct 2Oct 2Oct 2Oct 2

8:15a8:15a8:15a8:15a

Ellie Paulson Chris Gingher Naoma Michaelis,

Janice Schmid,

Karen Wenger

Team 2: Team 2: Team 2: Team 2: Tom Green, Carl Burhop,

Paul Hoel, Bill Harris

Gina Gray

Oct 2 Oct 2 Oct 2 Oct 2

10:30a10:30a10:30a10:30a

Ellynn & Hal

Erickson

Ray Robinson Glori Laundrie,

Kathryn Ludwiczak,

Mary Marshall

B Team: B Team: B Team: B Team: Norene & Andy Shultis,

Matt Tully, Walt Herrod

Michelle &

Vince Borleske

Worship ministry ScheduleScheduleScheduleSchedule Coordinators:

Worship - Mary Jane Hill ................... 608-221-1410

Hosts - Kathy Lukens.................... 608-834-9706

Ushers - Hal Ericksen ..................... 608-222-7827

If you are unable to serve when scheduled, please call someone within your group to

substitute, and let the church office know of the change so the bulletin will reflect the

correct name. Please email ourchurch@messiahchurch.com

if your phone number or email changes.

Lay Ministry Reader Training ►►►► Sunday, October 2,

9:30 - 10:00 01 in the Worship Center. For all current volunteers who provide our Readings and Prayers during the worship services, and for anyone new who is interested

in volunteering in this Lay Ministry.

Future training sessions will also be scheduled for

Greeters, Hosts, Ushers and Communion Assistants. All will be held on Sunday mornings for ½ hour between services.

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Teresa Palumbo Coordinator of Youth and

Family Ministry

5th - 12th Grade

Text to: 608-279-7460

Email: youth

@messiahchurch.com

Pre-confirmation & Confirmation Registration ���� Sunday, September 11, 9:30 - 10:20 01 AB CDE SFGA0H H0HH. Youth in grades 5-9 and their families are invited to join us for a donut, learn about the upcoming year, and register for Pre-confirmation and Confirmation. $25 registration fee, scholarships available. Please contact Teresa with questions: 279-7460.

Thank you, Messiah ���� For your support and prayers for the 2016 High School Mission Trip. 41 youth and adults journeyed to the Leech Lake Reservation in Cass, Minnesota. This is the home of the Ojibwa Nation, a community settled in the north woods amidst an active logging and resort industry.

The experience was extraordinary and I am so moved and inspired by the youth and adults of our community. The week was spent serving through work projects that included painting homes (including the mayor’s!), schools, the Boys and Girls Club, and churches. At Kids’ Club, there was an opportunity to connect with younger children in the morning. Sports Club, a new initiative centered around basketball for older youth. It was a good week, full of learning experiences. One of the greatest challenges and greatest opportunities for our youth was to show love, compassion, and attention to kids who were struggling daily with neglect, poverty and food insecurity. - - Teresa Palumbo

Youth and Family ministry

Youth Mentors & Faith Formation Guides Needed ►►►►

Do you enjoy spending time and connecting with youth? Are you available on Wednesday evenings? We are looking for adults to lead small groups and engage with the youth of our community for Messiah’s Pre-confirmation and Confirmation programs. Be a part of our Youth on Wednesdays - YOW! Team. We meet from 6:30 - 8:00 C= beginning in October. No experience necessary - we will train! Teresa for questions: 279-7460, or email: tnpalumbo@yahoo.com

Pre-confirmation & Confirmation Program ���� YOUTH ON WEDNESDAYS - YOW Pre-Confirmation is grades 5-6, Confirmation is grades 7-9. Both programs are offered on Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8:00 pm, beginning September 28. These are the programs for faith formation and religious education, grades 5-9. Each evening includes large group lessons, small group discussions, experiential learning

opportunities and fellowship events.

Planning Meeting Summer 2017 Mission Trip ���� Saturday, Oct. 1, 6:00 51, Community Room All youth in grades 8-12 and their families are invited to attend an orientation meeting following the 5:00 C= worship service. We will discuss location, fundraising events and local service opportunities.

Children’s ministry

Elizabeth Crummy

Coordinator of Children’s and Family Ministry

3 years old - 4th Grade

Email: familyministry @messiahchurch.com

Business manager’s report

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We are now 33 weeks into the budget year and Pledged Revenue received to date is $276,800

compared to the budget of

$251,900, so we are $24,900 ahead of the budget.

One reason for the large jump in Pledged Revenue was the

donation of appreciated stock

by two families. Donated stock

allows the donor to avoid paying tax on the

stocks appreciated value and also allows the family to take a

tax deduction on the donation.

We sell the stock soon after it is received to “lock” in the value.

If you have any questions about

donating stock to the church please contact the church office,

608-222-3833.

Tim Coulthart Business Manager and

Treasurer

Home phone: 608-222-0503

Email: timc @messiahchurch.com

Bible Blessing Event ►►►► Saturday, Sept. 10, 8:30-10:30 01 for 3rd grade students and new 4th grade students. Sign-up on Kiosk, or RSVP to Elizabeth: familyministry@messiahchurch.com

First Day of Sunday School ► ► ► ►

September 11, 9:30-10:20 01 You may register on the first class day, or sign-up in advance. Registration forms are available in the wall holder by the church office, or on our website: messiahchurch.com.

3 Year Olds ►►►► Postcards have been sent, inviting 3 year olds to Sunday School. Please contact Elizabeth if you did not receive this invitation.

Sunday School Staff Set ►►►► Thank you, Messiah members, for your willingness to volunteer and serve in the faith formation of our children! All teachers and assistants are set in each grade level. If you would like to be on the Sub list for teaching, or if you would like to help with Family Ministry special events, please contact Elizabeth.

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Lawn Mowing Mowing Mowing Mowing

Schedule Team 7 – May 28 & Sept 3

*Carl Gloede ................. 223-9438 Scott Ellingboe .............. 658-6750

...................................... 834-1611 Don Deutscher .............. 212-3388 Brian Bentler ................. 658-6599

Team 8 – Jun 4 & Sept 10

*Andy Shultis ................. 244-5866 Neal Shultis Terry Ruehlow ............... 222-3901 Bob Schmidt ................. 240-2217

Team 9 – Jun 11 & Sept 17

*Kim Dietzman .............. 249-9851 Dave Goke .................... 222-6455 Jerry Meysembourg ...... 221-2852 Jace Jontz ... 230-7372, 257-0500

Team 10 – Jun 18 & Sept 24

*Mike Nelson ................. 764-8588 Ken Gerstner ................. 249-9625 Kevin Bailey .................. 212-1032 Lloyd Mennenga ........... 241-5678

Team 11 – June 25 & Oct 1

*Terry Rieck .................. 221-0359 Lloyd Hinzman .............. 222-9461 John Mallow .................. 255-0287 Howie Hanold ................ 219-3700

...................................... 335-0602

* denotes Team Captains # helps in flower gardens

Lawn Mowing Contacts ►►►► e-mail: MessiahBuilding@gmail.com Tim Martinson ............. 576-1887 Kim Dietzman .............. 249-9851 Bill Durkin ..................... 222-9691

Synod EventsSynod EventsSynod EventsSynod Events Sunday, Sept. 25 and Oct. 9

Campus Ministry Sunday September 25, join with congregations throughout our Synod in support of Lutheran Campus Ministry. Messiah supports campus ministry through our budget. This day will be a special offering in addition to our annual support.

Who Is My Neighbor? Sunday October 9 The theme of this year’s Synod Fall Gathering is “Who Is My Neighbor?” Each congregation will share stories of ministry in their neighborhoods. Messiah Church is honored to be the host this year for the East Madison Conference.

Time is 2:30-4:00 C=. Churches participating will be: Hope and McFarland, McFarland; Lake Edge, Messiah, St. Matthew “New Life”, Trinity and Zion, Madison; and St. Stephen’s, Monona. Gatherings will be videotaped, in hopes of offering short clips for congregations to share.

September BirthdaysBirthdaysBirthdaysBirthdays

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Pam Aldrich ..................... 01 Jane Feuerstein ............... 01 Nikky Woerth .................... 01 Sherry Provenzano ............ 02 Mike Verhagen ................ 02 Rachel Templeton .............. 03 Amanda Brezenski ................. 04 Sarah Drabowicz .............. 04 Stephanie Gabriel ..................... 04 Marty Groskreutz .............. 04 Michelle Lichtie-Kaether ..... 04 Dean Zoll ............................ 04 John Maniaci .................... 05 Marijean Popovich ................. 05 Kelli Schlesinger ............. 05 Rebeccah Alexander ............... 06 Aidan Kittle ......................... 06 Jill Tecalero................... 06 Grace Brezenski ................. 07 Christopher Klinkner ................... 07 Lou Ann Miller ........................ 07 Pryde Pierce ....................... 07 Megan Robinson................. 07 Gene Wawrzyniak ........... 07 David Stellflue ................... 08 Warren Weber ...................... 08 Toni Juisto ........................ 09 Allison Kolberg .................... 09 Kirsten Mork ......................... 09 Clare Palovcsik ................. 10 Noah Pearson ................... 10 Andy Shultis ...................... 10 Samuel Cutrano ................... 11 Josh Pope ......................... 11 Terry Ruehlow .................. 11 Jill Gennerman ............ 12 Jim McNeil ..................... 12 Miranda Monson ................... 12 Don Tjugum .................... 12 Jeff Cronk ........................ 13 Michelle Pearson ................... 13 Emily Sharping.................. 13 Ryan Connor ..................... 14

Mary Marshall ................... 14 Linda McNelly ................... 14 Meghan Walsh ........................ 14 Maija Alderson .................. 15 Hal Ericksen.................... 15 Elin Pearson .................... 15 Judy Skolaski .................... 15 Penny Wawrzyniak ............ 15 Nick Bentz ......................... 16 Felix Litwicki ..................... 16 Paige Schultz ..................... 16 Britnye Vela Cruz ................. 16 Pamela Finger ....................... 17

Nicole Ninedorf .................. 17 Adam Rolling ...................... 17 Ryan Wilson ...................... 17 Vincent Borleske ................... 18 Madeline Ellenbecker ............. 18 Sarah Moffett ..................... 18 Colleen Mosley ..................... 18 Jeremy Vanderbloemen .... 18 Eric Arnold ...................... 19 Susan Burhop ..................... 19 Don Deutscher ............... 19 Stella Lindorff .................... 19 Wes Roscoe ..................... 19 Doug Wampole ................ 19 Charlotte Bambrough ............ 20 Charlie Eastman ................... 20 Amber Kraus ......................... 21 Natalie Schmidt ................... 21

Lindsey Schmitz ....................21 Zach Klein ..........................22 Christy Sharping ..................22 Scott Ellingboe .................23 Adam Gabriel ......................23 Terry Lueder ......................23 Tami Quist .........................23 Serena Schmitz ....................23 Chance Steffens ....................23 Tom Swenson ..................23 Teresa Bentler ......................24 Maria Cook ..........................24 Elliot Garton ......................24 Lisa Hall ............................24 James Kaether .....................24 Scott Rabehl ......................24 David Skolaski ....................24 Bill Ziege .........................24 Jerid Hinz ...........................25 McKenzie Murphy ....................25 Peggy Ray .............................25 Kali Seamonson.............25 Avianna Skolaski ....................25 Sandi St. Dennis ................25 Matt Jackson.....................26 Linda Martinson ................26 Sheila Stamm ......................26 Vivian Taylor ........................26 Addyson Traeder .....................26 Doug Dettlaff .....................27 Kari Gilbertson ...............27 Mila Pharo ........................27 Carson Antonson.................28 Gracie DeBroux ...................28 Alexander Jackson.....................28 Ezekiel Jackson.....................28 Diane Moen ........................28 Marc Siebenbrodt ...........28 Logan Adams ......................29 Carl Burhop .....................29 Jarrett Calhoun ...................29 Samuel Gitzlaff ......................30

Watch over your children, O Lord, as their days increase; bless and guide them wherever

they may be. Strengthen, comfort, and raise them up if

they fall, and in their hearts, may your peace, which passes all

understanding, abide with them all the days of their lives.

- - Adapted from Book of Common Prayer

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Wedding AnniversariesAnniversariesAnniversariesAnniversaries O sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things. Psalm 99:1

For Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals, or Membership information, please call the church office: 608-222-3833 Or, email: ourchurch@messiahchurch.com

New Members in August ►►►►

Jamie & Blake Guerrettaz, Adrian & Charlotte

August Baptism ►►►►

Torsten Francis Brown Hjertstedt

Dale & Catherine Puisto 9-01-1979

Elvis & Julie Hernandez 9-04-2004

Bob & Bonnie Hall 9-05-1992

Timothy & Amanda Hollar 9-05-2009

Brent & Amy Ruehlow 9-06-1997

Tom & Mary Reines 9-06-2002

Ronald & Be*y Olson 9-06-2003

Jon & Kandy Brouchoud 9-07-2002

Clyde & Holly Tunak 9-08-1973

Peter & Chris1ne Rieck 9-09-1994

Joel & Amy McCaw 9-12-1998

Jeff & Rebeccah Alexander 9-13-1997

Isabel & Salvador Valdes Simone7 9-14-2013

Marlene & Duane Ballen1ne 9-15-1951

Jacob & Sara Kuester 9-15-2007

Miriam & Marian Korth Jacobson 9-15-2013

Jim & Brynn Schulte 9-17-1988

Dan & Kristen Schultz 9-17-1994

James & Michelle Kaether 9-18-2004

Aaron & Ianae Spike Seamonson 9-18-2010

Larry & Kim Lawry 9-20-1980

Gary & Sharon Gundlach 9-20-2003

John & Lynn Montague 9-20-2008

Michael & Cheryl Kunesh 9-21-1991

Michael Jr. & Kimberly Cutrano 9-21-2002

Jeff & Tammy Poteete 9-23-1989

Andrew & Sara Gustafson 9-23-2005

Tanner & Jill McKenna 9-24-2004

Jeff & Deb Simpson 9-25-1999

Tim & Tamera Kaiser 9-25-2010

Paul & Jo Vanderbloemen 9-26-1970

Michael & Connie Gabriel 9-26-1981

Andrew & Lois Sime 9-27-1946

John & Naoma Michaelis 9-27-1952

John & Amy Brendler 9-27-1958

Linda & Duane Olson 9-30-1994

Jeff & Kris Simon 9-30-1995

Are you interested in leading a fall

Book Study? Please contact

Pastor Jeff.

We are planning Book and Bible

Studies, to begin in October.

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Saturdays 5:00 C= Evening Worship with

Candle Light

Sundays through Sept. 4 8:15 >= Worship Service

10:00 >= Worship Service - - Childcare available - -

Sundays as of Sept. 11 8:15 >= Worship Service

9:30 >= Sunday School

10:30 >= Worship Service - - Childcare available - -

Worship Schedule

Sunday School ���� Will meet in the Community Room at 9:30 >=. You may register children now, or on Sept. 11.

Pre-Confirmation and Confirmation ����students will meet in the Social Hall at 9:30 >= to register for Wednesday evening classes.

Families are invited to both meetings to learn about the programs and pick-up schedules.