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Holy Communion
All are welcome to the Lord’s table, and this always
includes children! We believe that the Risen Christ
comes to us in, with, and under the bread and wine
of Holy Communion with gifts of forgiveness, life,
and salvation for all.
Please indicate your intention to receive bread and
wine with open hands. Folded hands signifies that
you choose to receive a blessing rather than bread
and wine. Gluten free wafers are also available.
We receive communion today kneeling at the altar
rail. The ushers will provide individual cups to
those approaching the rail. Hold the cup upright
and a communion assistant will fill it from a pouring
chalice. After you’re done communing, place your
cup in the basket provided.
In the name of the Risen Christ, welcome to the
Lord’s Table.
Welcome
Welcome to Messiah Lutheran Church. No matter
who you are, you are welcome here! Our hope is that
through Messiah’s worship, fellowship, and acts of
service, you will experience a caring place to belong
and exciting growth in your faith. Following Jesus is
what we do, and we invite you along as a companion
with us on the journey.
M e s s i a h We e k l y September 1-8, 2019
“And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy
and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8b
Fall Worship Schedule
We return to our 3 service worship schedule next
Sunday, Sept. 8. The 8:15 and 9:30 worship
services are in the Sanctuary and the 10:45
worship service will return to Galli Hall.
Communication Is Key
In order to communicate better with one another,
we ask everyone to complete a grey worship card
found in the pew racks in the sanctuary and in the
red pads in Galli Hall. Cards can be placed in the
offering plates during all services. In Galli Hall,
please complete the card and share the red pad
with those near you.
We are especially looking for updated email ad-
dresses and phone numbers. Messiah has begun
emailing a newsletter to everyone on Monday and
Wednesday. Check it out to stay informed. If you
are not receiving these email updates, please con-
tact Tia Monsen at [email protected].
Also, follow us on Facebook, Instagram at mlcau-
burn or our website, www.mlcauburn.org.
Sunday School
We are excited to begin another year of Sunday
School at Messiah! Classes for preschoolers
through 6th grade will begin on September 8th
from 9:30-10:30 am. For our first couple weeks, we
will be focusing on what it means to serve and live
into our baptismal promises before we start up our
new Bloom curriculum. We're so excited for the
year ahead and hope to have you join us!
Registration can be found online at
www.mlcauburn.org or you can pick up a form in
the main office.
Adult Education
Adult Education classes will begin on Sunday,
September 8th. The class on September 8th will
focus on service opportunities in our community.
On September 15th, the class will focus on our
baptismal promises. On September 22nd, we will
have our God’s Work. Our Hands Community
Partnership Fair. If you have questions regarding
the upcoming year of Adult Education, please talk
to Savannah Phelan or Tia Monsen.
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Messiah This Week Sunday 9/1
8:30am Worship Sanctuary
9:30am Fellowship Time Gathering Space
10:30am Worship Galli Hall
12:00pm M.S. Lockout Offsite
12:30pm New Covenant Sanctuary
2:00pm Community Meal Gathering Space
Monday 9/2-Office Closed for Labor Day
Tuesday 9/3
11:00am Staff Meeting Office
6:00pm 7th Day Adventist G. Space/Sanctuary
Wednesday 9/4
6:00am Kiwanis Gathering Space
9:00am Food Bank Gathering Space
9:00am Quilting Quilting Room
Thursday 9/5
5:30pm Spirit Fest Meal G. Space/Kitchen
6:00pm Worship Team Galli/Sanctuary
7:30pm Messiah Chorale Music Room
Friday 9/6
8:00pm New Covenant Youth Room
Saturday 9/7
8:00am 7th Day Adventist Sanctuary
10:00am Sons of Norway Quilting Room
4:00pm 7th Day Adventist Chapel/Sanctuary
Next Sunday 9/8
8:15am Worship Sanctuary
9:30am Worship Sanctuary
9:30am Education Hour Classrooms
10:45am Worship Galli Hall
12:30pm New Covenant Sanctuary
4:00pm Community Meal Gathering Space
Quilters News
Quilting will start again on Wednesday, September
4th at 9:00am. Come join us! The Messiah Quilters
make quilts for Lutheran World Relief and also put
together school kits, baby kits, and personal care
kits. Our quilts and kits go all over the world to
people in need.
We meet every Wednesday from 9:00-11:30am,
then we have lunch. Bring your lunch and come join
us and help make quilts, no experience needed. For
more information please contact Adriana Chandler
at 253-833-4550.
The quilters are having a Pie/Bake/Craft Sale on
Sunday, November 10th between and after worship
services. Mark your calendars!
Lutheran World Relief
School Kits
It is time to begin collecting school supplies for
Lutheran World Relief. Please bring donations into
the church office. Each kit includes: 4-70 sheet
notebooks, a ruler with centimeter measurements, a
pencil sharpener, a blunt scissor, 5-unsharpened #2
pencils, 5-black or blue ballpoint pens, a 24 count
box of crayons and a 2.5 inch eraser. Please contact
Patty Jourden at 253-545-9231 with questions.
Patty is also willing to shop for the supplies and give
you the receipt.
Feminist Theology Book Club
For the month of August-early September, our
feminist theology book club will be reading the
book Jesus Feminist by Sarah Bessey. Our next
meeting will take place here in the church youth
room on September 10th from 6:30-8:00 pm. All are
welcome, whether you have the chance to read the
book or not!
Messiah Chorale
Messiah Chorale is for anyone with a desire to
worship through song. All abilities and experiences
are welcome, ages 11 and up. Rehearsals meet on
Thursday evenings from 7:30-8:45pm. For more
information, contact Jan Nelson at
Whitney Miles Memorial Service
Whitney Miles’ memorial service will be Saturday,
October 5th at 3:00pm at Messiah Lutheran Church.
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Messiah Staff Holds in Prayer
Requests for prayers: Don Edwards, Sandy Exley, Kari Fulbright, Sandi Galli, Charlotte Graham, Gerry
Gronewold, Holly Hammon, Patti Harris, Adam Hartong, Evelyn Miller, Grant Miller, Don Minnick, Mary
Moehlmann, Jeanette Murrell, Don Rau, Cindee Reamy, Doreen Shaver, the Spicciati family, Maxine Stehr, Carol
Taylor, Erik Welch; Scott Rhodes and family, following the death of Angela Rhodes.
Ongoing prayer concerns: Gavin Charbonneau, Joan Daugherty, Traci Donohue, Matt Gartner, Bea & Ron
Girdler, Irene Gordon, Dottie Grebe, Martha Guerrero, Kay Gunderson, Whitney Hanson, Marc Harris, Betsy
Henderson, Marcia Hoover, Kris Knudtson, Jimmie Kramlich, Marcia Nash, Dick Ode, Everett Rom, Anita Russell,
Katie Walda, Lori Wollum.
In the Military: Jeff Fitzmorris, Lucas Fitzmorris, Justin Greathouse, Ray Hardaway, Sam Harris, Kenny
Hendrickson, Daryl Johnson, Madeline Jones and J.R. Sawyer.
Every Tuesday, our staff prays for the persons listed above. If you would like to be included in our staff prayers, please contact the church office at 253.833.5280. Individuals will be in our prayers for four consecutive weeks. To be included after the four weeks, please call us again, let us know how you are doing, and we will continue to hold you in our ongoing prayers.
An Invitation to all Knitters…
Do you knit? Do you want to learn how to knit? We want to revive Messiah’s Prayer Shawl Ministry and invite
you to meet on Tuesday, Sept. 10th at 9:30 a.m. We will meet in the new furniture area by the fireplace in the
Gathering Space.
In 2002 Lois Bradford and a group of 10-14 other knitters started a prayer shawl ministry at Messiah. This
ecumenical ministry began in Hartford, Conn. in 1998 and now women and men in many countries are knitting
and crocheting shawls for people who are grieving, suffering from illness, or celebrating a milestone in their life.
Through the years, records show that over 300 shawls have been made and given to Messiah members and
friends.
Prayer shawls sometimes express what words cannot. To wrap yourself up in a shawl not only gives warmth but
can help the person feel the support and prayers of others. The pattern for the shawls is a three-stitch-seed
pattern – knit 3, purl 3. “Three” is significant of many things in life such as the Trinity: Father, Son and Holy
Spirit; the “seed” stitch represents the prayers that are said to plant the seeds of hope, strength, courage and
healing. The knitter begins each shawl with prayers for the recipient and continues praying throughout the
creation of the shawl.
Three skeins of Lion brand “Homespun” yarn are used for each shawl, which is a soft, washable yarn available at
Fred Meyer, Walmart, Joann’s Fabrics and Michael’s. Size 11 knitting needles are used for the pattern. We
currently have 3 completed shawls, plus yarn on hand to make an additional 8 shawls. Cash donations to
purchase yarn as well as coupons you have that would help us purchase yarn on sale will be appreciated.
If you are interested in knitting or in contributing to a yarn fund, please call Carmen Ode at 253-833-4524 or
[email protected] . At our Sept. 10th meeting we will discuss details of the ministry, including meeting as a
group on a regular basis. If you are currently working on a prayer shawl, please bring it with you. And if you
don’t know how to knit or would like a refresher course, Amanda Flanery has offered to teach.
Our hands are God’s hands here on earth, and with these shawls we can lovingly wrap our friends in prayer and
bring them the comfort and warmth of God’s love.
