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June 2019

Our Vision: To forever change lives through the Gospel of Jesus by be-

coming an equipping, empowering, and mobilizing church in our commu-

nity that displays the love of Christ and connects with people of all walks

of life through worship, communion, service, fellowship, and compassion,

led by the Holy Spirit and focused on the Great Commission (Mt 28.18-20).

2 June 2019 The Messenger

Table of Contents

Mission Page Worship 6 Growth & Learning 9 Woman to Woman 13 Care & Nurture 14 Outreach & In Touch 16 Book of Life 20 Operations 23 Vision Statement 25

Our Mission To help people grow a faith in Jesus Christ that works in real life.

Our Vision To forever change lives through the Gospel of Jesus by becoming an equipping, em-

powering, and mobilizing church in our community that displays the love of Christ

and connects with people of all walks of life through worship, communion, service,

fellowship, and compassion, led by the Holy Spirit and focused on the Great Commis-

sion (Mt 28.18-20).

Our Values for Ministry 1) To lift high in prayer the name of Jesus Christ in all we say and do;

2) To enable all persons to experience a worshipful relationship with Jesus Christ; 3) To nurture and empower all persons to be disciples through a small group cen-

tered ministry that includes learning, service, fellowship, and spiritual growth; 4) To help every Christian discover her/his spiritual gifts for ministry;

5) To assist in the care of a hurting world.

Messiah Lutheran Church 7211 Stellhorn Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46815

www.messiahlc.com (260) 485-8716

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CONGREGATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS Sun., June 9 – Graduate Recognition Sunday

VBS – Monday, June 10 – Friday, June 14, 6-8 PM

Sun., June 16 – Father’s Day, Confirmation Camp Sending

Sun., June 23 – Local Mission Trip Sending

Sat., July 13 – Rock N Praise Block Party

Sun., July 14 – One Service, 10:00 AM

Guest Musician Dan Bremnes

CIA Confirmation Camp Video Presentation

SAVE THE DATES

Sun., July 28 – PULSE Mission Trip Presentation

Sun., Aug. 4 – Backpack Back-to-School Blessings

Sat., Aug. 17 – Community Outreach Day

Sun., Sept. 25 – New Members Installation

Sat., Sept. 7 – Rally Day Block Party

Sun., Sept. 8 – Rally Day

Emerging Adult Ministry Kickoff

Guest Speaker – Jeff Chu

Guest Musician

Lunch and Conversation with Jeff Chu


Can you believe it’s June? Well, I can’t believe and yet, I’m glad it is because I love the summer! Well, as we move into the summer, I wanted to provide you with some updated information at Messiah.

First, I want to keep you informed of my health. I am doing well and continue getting stronger. My recovery from surgery has taken longer than I anticipated, and I will need more time to fully recover. Most importantly, the surgery re-moved the cancer and according to my bloodwork, I am cancer-free. I have a follow-up blood test scheduled in July for ongoing monitoring. Meme and I are

thankful for your loving and prayerful support and we remain hopefully optimistic for the future.

Secondly, this summer we have another loaded schedule at Messiah. June includes VBS, Confirma-tion Camp, and a Local Mission Trip. July entails our annual Rock N Praise Block Party. Please note that on Sunday, July 14th, we will only have one service at 10:00 AM. And if you blink, it will be Au-gust, and students will be returning to school! Also, we will have Messiah Outreach Day scheduled on Saturday, August 17th.

Thirdly, in terms of Messiah’s ministry vision (viewable on the last inside page), we have a great deal going on. Regarding families with young children, the Preschool & Childcare is starting a stra-tegic planning for growth and sustainability with True North Strategic Advisors, LLC. Forever Young continues to plan a variety of educational experiences (CPR training in August) and is exploring possible bus trip excursions. Finally, Messiah Emerging Adult Ministry – MEAM (formerly known as Singles and Starters) is in the process of planning several significant events, including the develop-ment of an ongoing weekly gathering, a fall speaker series at PFW, and educational opportunities for the congregation.

Last, but not least, Messiah’s hospitality atmosphere and facility master plan are top priorities this summer. For hospitality, as a result of a strong recommendation from our consultant at Faith Per-ceptions, we will be making some upgrades to the Narthex/Lobby area during the summer. In re-gard to the master facility plan, a Capital Campaign team is being formed to lead Messiah in the prayerful planning of generosity for the future. Also, we have currently collected over $100k of the $150k needed for roof repairs! This is amazing grace, so thank you for your ongoing gifts to-wards this effort. While we remain prayerful that Messiah will respond beyond this immediate need for the future of our building, we will be prepared to move forward with the roof in 2020 once we’ve raised the final $50k.

That is a lot of information, but it is vital information to convey about Messiah. Cleary, ministry does NOT slow down for the summer. If you have concerns or questions, please feel free to make an appointment with me and I’d be glad to address topics further.

Thanks again for your love to my family and me, your supportive participation at Messiah, and your devotion to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Peace, PT


Summer Praise

Easter Season, the Great Fifty Days in which we celebrate Je-sus’ resurrection from the dead, is almost over. And yet our song of resurrection goes on, for when we gather on the Lord’s Day, we are reminded that it is the day that Christ rose and is alive with us each and every day, inviting us to follow him and share the good news with those we meet.

So this month is one of transition from Easter to the long, green season of Ordinary Time that takes us all the way to November. And as we enter into our summer activities of Vacation Bible School, Confirmation Camp, Youth Mission Trip, weddings, and summer vacations, we claim the promise of the Spirit to guide us in our mission.

Two special Sundays are coming up:

June 9, Pentecost. We celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit to the early church and give thanks for the Spirit’s presence in our daily lives. On this day we also recognize those from Messiah who are graduating from high school and college.

June 16, Holy Trinity Sunday. In the trinitarian God we experience God’s love in creation, redemption, and sanctification, and we give thanks for God’s gracious care for us and all creation.

You are invited. . . During the relaxing days of summer the Sanctuary Choir takes a break from rehearsals, but we still have the heart and will to praise God in song. So on the first four Sundays of this month we invite all who would like to sing to come to the Community Room (Room 4) at 8:30 a.m. for a brief re-hearsal of an anthem for the 9:00 a.m. service. Singers of Middle School age through adults are welcome. Questions? Give me a call at the church (485-8716) or email me at [email protected].

Soli Deo gloria! Glory be to God alone!

For Messiah’s ministry of worship and music,

Stan Engle

mailto:[email protected]


Sunday, June 2 Servers Acolytes 9:00 Devan Verba; 11:00 Mason Crum Nursery Asst. 9:00 Kaitlyn Verba; 11:00 Danica Janes Assisting Minister Beth Crilly Communion Asst. 9:00 Jan Johnson, Kim Murphy, Jayne Reff, Gene Stringer 11:00 Karen Pannkuk, Bobbi Pearce, Garry & Jean Pook, Richelle Rush Fellowship Host Michelle Miller Lectors 9:00 Norma Wehrle; 11:00 Aaron Diers Tellers Roger & Heidi Griebel, Vivian Lemmon Ushers 9:00 John & Ginger Birt; 11:00 Dave Beard, Justin Beard Altar Flowers John & Donna Howard

Sunday, June 9 Servers Acolytes 9:00 Maddy Knapke; 11:00 Kira Vorpahl Nursery Asst. 9:00 Gabby Knapke; 11:00 Arianna Smith Assisting Minister Beth Crilly Communion Asst. 9:00 John & Norma Wehrle, Sharon Clark, Beth Crilly 11:00 Deb Bruick, Kent & Janet Hartman, Michelle Miller Fellowship Host Michelle Miller Lectors 9:00 Debbie Branfield; 11:00 Jeff Gernhardt Tellers Frank & Lisa Feichter, Judy Klemm Ushers 9:00 John & Ginger Birt; 11:00 Dave Beard, Justin Beard Altar Flowers Keli Bergan

Sunday, June 16 Servers Acolytes 9:00 Lexi Matthias; 11:00 Grace Smith Nursery Asst. 9:00 Sally Kissner; 11:00 Ian Diers Assisting Minister Debbie Branfield Communion Asst. 9:00 Cory Dold, Dick Ellison, Sofia Gonzalez, Craig Hooker 11:00 Karen Pannkuk, Bobbi Pearce, Garry & Jean Pook, Richelle Rush Fellowship Host Brian Treesh Lectors 9:00 Beth Crilly; 11:00 Michelle Miller Tellers Debbie Branfield, Cindy Wortman, Ann Verba Ushers 9:00 John & Ginger Birt; 11:00 Dave Beard, Justin Beard Altar Flowers Nancy A. Berry

WORSHIP


Sunday, May 23 Servers Acolytes 9:00 Owen Gernhardt; 11:00 Emilia Diaz Nursery Asst. 9:00 Rachel Blankenhorn; 11:00 Sally Kissner Assisting Minister Beth Crilly Communion Asst. 9:00 Kristy Huffine, Bill Marker, Kim Murphy, Jayne Reff 11:00 Deb Bruick, Kent & Janet Hartman, Michelle Miller Fellowship Hosts Lectors 9:00 Rich Franklin; 11:00 Aaron Diers Tellers Cali Edwards, Barb Franklin, Warren Harris, Emily Keltner Ushers 9:00 John & Ginger Birt; 11:00 Dave Beard, Justin Beard Altar Flowers Eric & Pam Easterday

Sunday, June 30 Servers Acolytes 9:00 Charity Miers; 11:00 Nursery Asst. 9:00 Sofia Gonzalez; 11:00 Lillie Evans Assisting Minister Garry Pook Communion Asst. 9:00 Gene Stringer, Diana Vargo, John & Norma Wehrle 11:00 Karen Pannkuk, Bobbi Pearce, Garry & Jean Pook, Richelle Rush Fellowship Hosts Lectors 9:00 Kristy Huffine; 11:00 Jeff Gernhardt Tellers Frank & Lisa Feichter, Judy Klemm Ushers 9:00 John & Ginger Birt; 11:00 Dave Beard, Justin Beard Altar Flowers Vivian Lemmon, Jane Lemmon

Messiah Worship Available LIVE Online!

Messiah Lutheran is now LIVE streaming all worship services. If you are unable to join us in worship for any reason, please join us online! To watch live from a computer or mobile device, visit http://messiahlc.com/video/ at 9:00 AM or 11:00 AM on Sundays, or sub-scribe to our YouTube channel.

http://messiahlc.com/video/


A/V Help Wanted

Help Wanted! Video Producers, and Power Point Presenters Needed! Training Available!

If you are interested in learning more or are willing to help in the audio/visual booth for Sunday morning worship, please contact Cory Dold.

New Members @ Messiah

We highly anticipate welcoming new members into our worshipping community. At Mes-siah, we believe joining a worship community is a serious commitment to follow Jesus as we serve our community. If you have an interest, please keep reading below.

What does it mean to join the Messiah worshipping community?

Attend worship on a “regular” basis as a sign of faith in Jesus.

Participate in the life of our worshipping community, i.e. Bible study, small groups, family and student ministries, outreach, etc., to live out our faith in Jesus.

Incorporate the generosity of time and gifts as a practice of living faithfully in Jesus.

Participate in the pursuit of our Mission and Vision as we help people grow a faith in Jesus Christ that works in real life.

** Classes will be offered on the following dates. Please RSVP to the office! You need only attend ONE of the below times.

Sun., August 11, 10:15 AM -or- Sun., August 18, 10:15 AM

*** Member installations will take place on Sunday, August 25th, at the service of your and your family’s choice.

Please contact the office to register or ask additional questions.

WORSHIP (cont)


Journey, KUCCOO and EDGE News

Journey and EDGE will be on break for the summer. See you all in September when Jour-ney starts up again after Rally Weekend!

VBS Monday, June 10—Friday, June 14; 6-8 PM

Ages 3 yrs thru 5th grade, incoming fall 2019. Cost is $10/student; $25 max per family. There will workdays on:

Saturday, June 1, 600-800 PM

Saturday, June 8, 930 AM-noon

Sunday June 9, 1230-300 PM

We are also at the church various evenings during the week as needed. Incoming 6th grade students are welcomed and encouraged to help with the kids during VBS. Please take a gander at our donation request board in the south foyer at church on Sunday.

Graduation Celebration June 9

We are having a graduation recognition service at both services on Sunday, June 9, for any high school, college, grad school, and vocational school grads. Please email Heidi, [email protected], with a picture of your student, name of school, any honors/acknowledgements, and future plans. Info must be received by June 2.

Confirmation Camp June 16-21

Confirmation Camp at Camp Lutherwald for any youth going into grades 7-9 incoming fall 2019. If you are interested in attending but haven't already signed up, please let Heidi know.

Sunday, June 16, Sending Blessing at both services (end of 9:00, beginning of 11:00)

Sunday, July 14, Confirmation Camp Presentation both services

GROWTH & LEARNING




PULSE Fort Wayne Mission Trip June 23-28

This local mission trip is for incoming freshman 2019 and high school PULSE). A sending blessing will be offered at both services (end of 9:00, beginning of 11:00) on Sunday, June 23, and the FW Mission Trip Presentation will be given at both services Sunday, July 28.

Rock ‘N Praise Summer Block Party July 13

All youth groups (EDGE, CIA, and PULSE) will be having a tailgating party for the first of two block parties this year! This is the smaller one of the two and won't include all the events as the bigger one will in September, but will include food vendors and live music by Stars Go Dim, Dan Bremnes, and more! Times and details to come!

July 14 — 88.3 Star Stage 2019

Star 88.3 has invited Messiah's youth groups, leaders, and parents to be the clean-up crew for this summer's Star Stage Concert 2019. Youth (and their parents, if they want) will be needed to help clean up AFTER the concert. Volunteers will receive free admission into the entire concert (which begins at 5:00 PM), dinner, and a t-shirt! The concert is at Headwaters Park Pavilion and this year will include Unspoken, We Are Messengers, Austin French, and Voices of Unity Youth Choir.

Please let Heidi know if you are interested. At least 25 volunteers are needed. After June 1, we will open the slots up to others in the congregation. If you are able to commit to serving with us that day, please click on the link below and fill out the survey. When it asks you how to serve, click on clean-up. Please let Heidi know if you have volunteered so we know who all is coming so we don't lose anyone! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2KN5VJJ

Preschool/Childcare News

Another Preschool school year has come to an end already! This time of the year is al-ways bittersweet for teachers. We have watched these children grow physically, spiritual-ly, and academically. Some will return to Messiah in the Fall, but some are off to bigger and better in Kindergarten!!

GROWTH & LEARNING (cont)

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Our summer session is beginning, and all are excited about spending some much-needed time outside. Hopefully, the warm weather embraces us soon! Although it is summer, the learning never ends. Teachers and students are looking forward to a fun time of learning and playing during this summer session. Our PreK and 4’s service project with Clothes for Joes was a success! Thank you to all who contributed and supported our classes during this service project to help local Veterans. Also, thank you to those who have continually contributed to the Preschool and Childcare! We are so appreciative of the support you give us!!! Enjoy the sunshine and warm weather!

Caitlin Vance, Director

Preschool & Childcare Needs • Paper bowls • Small paper plates • 5oz cups •Baby wipes

• Clorox wipes

Not Your Ordinary Book Club The Book Club is meeting Monday, June 17, 7 PM at church. We will discuss The Raga-muffin Gospel by Brennen Manning. Contact Felicity Steere for more details. All are wel-come.

Good News Study Group

The Good News Study Group has begun Summer break. The Good New Study Group will resume Thursday, August 15, 2019, at 6:30pm, in the Library, to begin a new study on the Epistle of James.

Quest Study Group

The Quest Study Group meets through Tuesday, June 25, 2019, and then will begin the Summer break. The Quest Study Group will resume Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at 9:30 AM, in the Library, continuing our study of “The Epic Bible Series.”


PALS (Prayerful and Loving Sisters)

PALS is an opportunity for all women to enjoy Christian fellowship. There are Bible Stud-ies, Outreach/Service Activities, and Social Activities. Spouses, family members, and friends are welcome to attend any of our activities.

“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together…but let us encourage one another.” (Hebrews 10: 24-25)

Prayer Cards: Contact Lark Keltner, 438-3390 or [email protected] to RSVP if you plan to attend or have any questions.

June 9, Sunday – PALS Meeting and Prayer Cards in the Library immediately follow-ing the 11:00 AM service. Please bring a dish to share. If you would like us to send a card to someone, please send his or her name and address to Sharon Stamper, sharonstampmsn.com or call 413-7220.

Outreach/Service Activities: Contact Shirley Craven, [email protected] or 415-0429 to RSVP or if you have any questions.

June 24, Monday - PALS is providing an evening meal, snacks, and fellowship for the par-ticipants of the PULSE Local Mission Trip at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 729 W. Washing-ton Blvd. Those wishing to carpool, please meet in the Messiah parking lot. Time TBD.

Bible Study: Contact Nancy Hickman, 452-6699 or [email protected] to RSVP if you plan to attend or would like details. There is no Bible study scheduled during the sum-mer.

Social Activities: Contact Julie Braun, 749-0738 or [email protected] to RSVP if you would like to participate or have questions.

June 15, Saturday – Roanoke Vintage and Handmade Market. Meet in the Messiah park-ing lot at 10:00 am to car pool to Roanoke for market shopping and lunch. June 20, Thursday - Peace Lutheran Church. Meeting in the Messiah parking lot at 4:45 to carpool for an evening of fellowship at the Sharing Peace Café along with local food trucks. Enjoy indoor and outdoor seating, outdoor games, and live music.

GROWTH & LEARNING (cont)



Woman to Woman June 2019

I am thankful, loving Father,


CARE & NURTURE

From the Parish Nurses…

Ah – the good old days of summer (hopefully coming sometime soon)…sunshine, fresh air and many opportunities to eat in the great outdoors. Here are some things to remember when enjoying the family reunion at the park, tailgating at the baseball game, or floating down the river in your kayak eating your lunch.

According to the CDC (Centers for Disease and Control), every year 1 in 6 Americans gets sick after consuming a contaminated food or beverage.

These illnesses are largely preventable with proper food safety. Potlucks seem to be a main culprit – foods sit out for extended periods of time at the wrong temperature, and a dish is easily contaminated when someone grabs a serving with their hands or double-dipping.

Wash, wash, wash your hands with soap and water for at least 40 seconds before and after handling food.

Keep cold foods cold. Place cold food in a cooler with ice or frozen gel packs. Meat, poul-try and seafood may be packed frozen to keep them cold longer. Keep the cooler closed – use another cooler to keep drinks in as it will get opened and closed more often lowering the temperature.

Don’t cross-contaminate foods. Keep raw meat, poultry, and seafood securely wrapped to keep their juices from contaminating other foods.

Clean your produce well under running tap water before packing them in the cooler – even the ones with skins or rinds that are not eaten.

Before you begin your outdoor feast – make sure your hands and surfaces are clean. If you have no running water, use a water jug, some soap and paper towels. You could also use disposable, moist towelettes. Clean the area where food will be served and eaten. Keep all platters, bowls, and serving utensils clean when preparing and serving food.

This would probably be a good time to tell you to stay away from the Same Old Plate – do not put cooked food (from the grill) on the same plate that held the raw food unless it has been thoroughly washed in hot soapy water first. While on the subject of plates, encour-age the use of a clean plate for second helpings as the serving spoon may touch the used plate and then be put back into the serving piece. Ick!


Once food has been served, cold food should not sit out for longer than 2 hours (1 hour if above 90 degrees). If it does, don’t take a chance – discard it!

Enjoy your outdoor foody event safely!

Your Messiah Parish Nurses

Messiah Quilts! Exciting information below...

Messiah Quilters meets the second Tuesday of the month, 6-9 PM in the Community Room. Please come and join us! We will continue making quilts for Lutheran World Relief and other groups. We would love to have you join us, even if you are a non-sewer, as there is something for everyone to do. We are not holding our regular meeting in June due to VBS.

And NOW for the exciting news... we will have 2 days in June that are semi-all-day sewing events!!! If you have had your interest piqued about what we do and how we do it, and your schedule has not allowed you to participate in an evening event, here is your chance.

Thursday, June 6 and Thursday June 27, we will sew during the day!!

9:00 AM - 3:30 PM we will be in Room 4 — sewing and putting quilts together.

Bring a snack to share.

Come for all or part of the day if that works better!

Please email Jayne Reff ([email protected]) with any questions.


OUTREACH & IN TOUCH

Forever Young

Friends of the River hopes to provide a ride on the Sweet Breeze, but the high level of the rivers has prevented scheduling dates at the present time. Watch the Sunday announce-ments and/or e-mail for when Friends of the River schedules tours.

Euchre—the second Friday of each month, 6:30 PM until ???? “Rusty” level to more skilled level. Our first meeting will be June 14 at the home of Phyllis Mort. Call Sharon Clark at 637-6180 or [email protected] to sign up for the fun. See Phyllis or Sharon for directions to Phyllis’ home. Bring a snack to share and your own drink for the evening.

CPR Classes are being arranged. All ages welcome! If you are interested in learning CPR, contact Sharon Clark at 637-6180 or [email protected]. Watch for more info soon!

Day of Service—Save the Date!

On Saturday, August 17, we will be serving the community around Messiah, working on projects at the church, and assembling Bags of Grace. Looking for someone to lead this day! The responsibility is to find leaders fofr the various projects we will be working on. Please contact Dave Beard if you are willing to help at [email protected].

Food Bank Outreach

Help support Maplewood Mennonite Church and Purdue Food Pantry. Items needed this month are canned fruit and meat, juice, peanut butter, boxed dinners, and soup.

Associated Churches’ Rising Stars Program, Arlington Elementary

Thank you to all who volunteered to help with their Spring Carnival. It was a fun evening!


Justice Bread

Located in Satre Hall the third Sunday of the month, 9-11 AM or until we sell out. Pro-ceeds from the sale of Justice Bread benefit our Cup of Kindness ministry, which assists families facing financial hardships. Come support a great cause!

Rock ‘n Praise Summer Block Party

Messiah Lutheran Church and STAR 88.3 would like to invite you and your family to the Rock ‘N Praise Summer Block Party on July 13th!

This FREE family event is open for all ages and will include food vendors, and live music by Stars Go Dim, Dan Bremnes, Isaiah's Vision, and Jensen Snyder! This Three Rivers Festival Affiliated Event is designed to bring our community together to enjoy a time of fellow-ship, inspiration, and encouragement!

Rock ‘n Praise Summer Block Party Volunteers

Help Wanted! We need volunteers for this year’s Rock ‘n Praise Summer Block Party. If you are willing to help, please contact Cory Dold or Jena Rejak. We have lots of exciting announcements to share and a long list of items to-do that need checked off before the big day. If you are willing to help, please join us.

STAR Stage!

HELP WANTED! STAR 88.3 has partnered with Messiah Lutheran Church and we are look-ing for a team of amazing volunteers for the upcoming STAR 88.3 Music Stage at The Three Rivers Festival on Sunday, July 14th, at Headwaters Park.

For this event, we’ll need as much help as possible. You are loved and appreciated for all the ways you help us. If you don’t mind, check your summer calendars to see if you could be available to help out that afternoon and/or evening to volunteer.

If you are able to commit to serving with us that day, please follow the link to fill out the survey or text the word VOLUNTEER to (260)407-8830 to sign up to serve.




Lutheran Night with the Fort Wayne Tincaps!

Join us for Lutheran Night with the Fort Wayne Tincaps! The game will be Monday, July 22nd at 7:05 PM. Tickets are only $10.00 each. (See the ticket order form elsewhere in this Messenger, or sign up at church.) $1.00 from each ticket purchased will go to support the RN scholarship fund at Lutheran Life Villages which provides the opportunity for LLV staff to grow and earn the RN license. This will be an exciting evening full of fellowship, baseball, and fireworks! This is also family feast night! Enjoy hot dogs, popcorn, pizza, and soft drinks all for only $1.00 each. See order form for more details.

Summertime Giving!

Summertime is fun and the living is easy, but often the giving is not. Summer attendance and offering contributions often drop significantly in our congregation. This is because of vacation travel, lake life, sports schedules, and other activities that keep members away from worship. If you would like to make your giving easy and consistent this summer, please consider our electronic giving options. Many of our members are already using this simple and secure way to make and track their giving. If you would like to learn more, please contact Cory Dold in the church office or check out our website at www.messiahlc.com and click on the Giving Button!

NEW Photo Directory!

It’s time! It’s time for us to update our photo directory. Sign up at church, or online at messiahlc.com/directory. We will be photographing all families July 23-27 right here at Messiah. You’re invited to be a part of our new photo directory. Our last directory was printed in 2012. As you look around you today, you will see that we have new families, there have been weddings, and babies, and kids who are young adults now. We’re chang-ing, and a new photo directory will help us capture these changes. Our directory won’t be complete without you!

OUTREACH & IN TOUCH (cont)

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Messiah Logo Items

For Sale! We have several Messiah Logo items for sale. This is a great opportunity to raise money for our roof and building fund and provide excellent exposure for Messiah in the process. See Kelsey Matthias with questions or if you would like to purchase yours TO-DAY!

Stock Gifts to Messiah

Did you know that you can gift shares of stock to Messiah? Do you own a security that has gone up in value, but you don’t want to sell it because of the taxes you would pay? If so, then you may want to consider donating the shares to the church. If an individual do-nates securities held longer than a year to the church, then he or she can claim as a chari-table gift the fair market value of the stock on the date of the gift. Messiah will then sell the stock and not pay capital gains tax as a result of being a qualified public charity. It’s a win-win situation. Please contact the church office for Steve Van Wyngarden for more in-formation.

Support Messiah while You Shop Online!

Support Messiah while you shop at smile.amazon.com. Amazon will donate .05% of eligi-ble purchases to Messiah.

All you need to do is use this link: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/35-1108277 (bookmark it so you can keep going back) and make your purchases as you normally would. Please save and share this link with your family and friends. It’s a great way for you to support Messiah Evangelical Lutheran with the purchases you are already planning to make!


BOOK OF LIFE

Baptism Emersyn Jo Farlee, May 19

Marriage Jeff Gerke and Kristie McClellan, May 25

Death Walt Stocker, May 4

A Note of Thanks

We wish to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many expressions of love, kindness, and support shown to John and our family over the past few months. We are thankful for your encouraging, uplifting, and supportive cards, visits, emails, kind words, and prayers. John received weekly PALS prayer cards that were the source of much comfort and strength to him and to our family. Many people were involved in honoring John through serving in various roles at the visitation and funeral service, for which we are grateful. We also appreciate those who planned, provided, and served food for the incredibly generous funeral dinner. Special thanks to Pastor Tim for the pastoral care he provided to John and our family through his weekly visits and sharing of Hoy Communion. Support, care, and prayers from Messiah have truly made a difference during this difficult time. We feel blessed to be a part of the Messiah family.

The Pannkuk Family




OPERATIONS

Landscape & Beautification Schedule

The Landscape & Beautification Team helps care for the property grounds, especially the flower beds and places where there is mulch. Some people or groups of people have se-lected areas they maintain throughout the summer. Other people just show up and help where it is needed most.

Due to the excess rain, our care for the grounds is behind schedule. So, we are scheduling the following days for the team to work on the grounds.

Saturday, June 15, 8:00-11:00 AM

Saturday, July 13, 8:00-11:00 AM

Saturday, August 10, 8:00-11:00 AM

Saturday, September 14, 8:00-11:00 AM

Saturday, October 12, 8:00-11:00 AM

On Saturday, June 15th, the Landscape & Beautification Team will concentrate on the front of the church, the east side of the building on facing Lahmeyer (across from Ravenscroft), and then work the sides towards the entrances. Please bring weed eaters, hedge trim-mers (manual or electric), shovels, wheelbarrows, and gloves. The more people we have, the quicker we can finish. Or if we have time, the team can address other areas as well.

Dave Mould, the Director of Property Care and Sanitation, will help facilitate these days. If you will be there on June 15th and would like mulch ordered for your area, please contact Dave through the office with your request by Wednesday, June 12th.

Thank you for helping maintain our beautiful property at Messiah!


OPERATIONS (cont)

Daytime Building Security

During regular daytime office hours, all exterior doors, except door #1, will be locked. We ask that everyone entering the building check in at the office. This will allow the staff to know who is in the building. For the safety of the childcare children, it is important that we account for everyone in the building at all times. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Church Staff Email Addresses

Pastor Tim Graham: [email protected] Executive Administrator Cory Dold: [email protected] Director of Music Stan Engle: [email protected] Children, Youth, and Family Ministries Heidi Kissner: [email protected] Director, Outreach Ministry Dave Beard: [email protected] Director, Preschool and ChildCare Caitlin Vance: [email protected] Office Administrator Karla Myers: [email protected] Property Manager Dave Mould: [email protected] Newsletter Editor: [email protected]


Messiah Lutheran Church Vision Statement Our Vision: To forever change lives through the Gospel of Jesus by becoming an equipping, empowering, and mobilizing church in our community that displays the love of Christ and con-nects with people of all walks of life through worship, communion, service, fellowship, and compassion, led by the Holy Spirit and focused on the Great Commission (Mt 28.18-20).

Our vision includes a 3-5-year focus on…

MEAM – Messiah Emerging Adult Ministry (ages 20-30) We desire to broaden our scope of ministry to meet the practical spiritual needs of

single, young adults. Messiah Lutheran Church will commit resources to expand hospitality and engage-

ment to emerging adults. In the next year, we will develop a social media ministry to engage young adults in

meaningful issues of faith and life. We will also create a physical space on our premises that will foster hospitable and authentic conversations.

Families with Young Children Messiah Lutheran Church desires to partner in worship and ministry with families with

young children. Through our preschool and childcare ministry (Preschool/Childcare), we can meet the needs of this group, which comprises a large portion of the community sur-rounding the church. It is of utmost importance to connect with these families because youth are the lifeblood and future of our church.

We will build and strengthen our relationships to families with young children through the Preschool/Childcare ministry.

In the next five years, we dream of growing church membership within the Preschool/Childcare program from 10% to 60%. Furthermore, we desire to increase attendance and inclusion of the congregation at Preschool/Childcare events and Preschool/Childcare fami-lies at congregational events.

Forever Young Messiah Lutheran Church is called by God to reach Empty Nesters, both those nearing

retirement and those already retired, with the Good News of abundant life through Jesus Christ. The skills and experiences of these adults are a rich resource for our community.

We will offer them new opportunities for worship, for fellowship among themselves and within our congregation, seminars and personal services to maintain and improve their quality of life, and avenues for them to be of service to the community.

In each of the next 5 years, we will offer 4-6 meaningful outreach activities for person-al growth, fellowship, and service.

Ministers The People of Messiah

Senior Pastor

Timothy Graham, M. Div.

Pastor Emeritus Carl H. Satre, D.D.

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Sunday Services 9:00 & 11:00 AM

Growing In Faith Together 10:05 AM

Nursery Provided

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Messiah Lutheran Church 7211 Stellhorn Road Fort Wayne, IN 46815-5551

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