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MESSIAH MESSENGER - JUNE 2017 PAGE 1
PASTOR’S PAGE by Pastor Scott Peterson
JUNE SERVICES OF WORSHIP
Dear Friends of the Living Messiah, YOU PROMISED. When you joined MLC as a new member or on your Confirmation Day, you responded to the question above, saying: "I do and I ask God to help and guide me." You promised. I did, too.
HOW ARE WE DOING ON KEEPING THIS PROMISE we made to God and to MLC? First: How are we doing as a Congregation? I think we do many things well; other things concern me. Music and outreach ministries continue to be strengths of MLC and keep growing. MLC is attracting and welcoming noticeably more young adults than we were five years ago. A new young adult group is established and poised to grow. The Men of Messiah group is off to a good start. It has been thrilling to have lots of Baptisms in recent months, including several when parents and children were Baptized. We have great Sunday School teachers, yet attendance is a fraction of what it was a decade ago. The small portion of adult members in Christian education classes continues to frustrate me. (Any ideas on how to improve this? Please let me know.) Youth programs have had highs and lows. The addition of Sara Galyon to staff is a blessing. Sunday worship attendance by members should be much higher. (...to hear his Word and share in his Supper) The generosity of MLC as a congregation is inspiring. We enjoy being together for meals and fellowship activities. The Church Council has been consistently strong. MLC's communication tools have significantly improved. The people of MLC care about each other, the church, and sharing our gifts. The pastor loves the people, and the people are kind and forgiving to the pastor.
YOU ARE WELCOME TO DISAGREE. These assessments of our congregation are just my opinion, and the list is obviously not comprehensive. Hopefully none of this sounds like me whining. God's Church is best when we give praise and thanks for the gifts God has bestowed rather than bemoaning what is lacking.
Next: How are we doing individually on the promise we made? "NOW YOU ARE THE BODY OF CHRIST AND INDIVIDUALLY MEMBERS OF IT," the Apostle Paul wrote to the congregation in Corinth (1 Corinthians 12:27). Paul points out in this chapter that the Holy Spirit has given each of us gifts which God calls us to use for the building up of our Lord's Church. Are you and I using those gifts in ways that glorify God and serve our neigh-bors? If so, thanks be to God. If not, God is giving us another chance in the next day, week…
ALERT!!! SUMMER IS THE SEASON TO WELCOME GUESTS TO MLC. The months with the highest number of visitors in worship at MLC are the summer months. You are needed to give them a warm welcome. To do that, please be in worship at MLC when you are in town. Have a great summer!
-Pastor Scott Peterson
You have made public profession of your faith. Do you intend to live in the promises God made with you in Holy Baptism;
to live among God's faithful people, to hear his Word and share in his Supper, to proclaim the good news of God in Christ through word and deed,
to serve all people, following the example of our Lord Jesus, and to strive for justice and peace in all the earth? --LBW p. 201
Sundays at 8:30 a.m. June 4 LBW Setting 2 w/LS June 11 Music Camp “Rockin’ with the Rock” June 18 Now the Feast w/LS June 25 WOV Service of Word & Prayer
Sundays at 11:00 a.m. June 4 Now the Feast w/LS June 11 Music Camp “Rockin’ with the Rock” June 18 Contemporary Service w/LS June 25 LBW Setting 1 w/LS
LBW = Lutheran Book of Worship | WOW = With One Voice ELW = Evangelical Lutheran Worship | LS = Lord’s Supper
MESSIAH MESSENGER - JUNE 2017 PAGE 2
LIFE PASSAGES Graduations Danie Blue, Anna Flowers, Hyun Woo Kim (not pictured), Madison Hendrick, Evin Myers, Elizabeth Tucker (not pic-tured) and Basia Marotta graduated from high school in May. They received a basket of sending gifts with a special blessing on Sunday, May 14. Jeff Christensen, husband to Valerie, father to Hannah and Nora, and son-in-law to Gary and Linda Heideman re-ceived his MBA from Auburn University on May 6, 2017. Rebecca Kollmeyer, who sings in the Adult Choir, earned her Masters of Sci-ence in Earth System Science from the Department of Atmospheric Science at the College of Science at UAH. Confirmed Zachary Armstrong, Dylan Irvin, Andrea Lindsey, Madeline Moe, and Brendan Ryan were confirmed into adult membership of MLC on Sunday, May 23rd (picture on Page 4). Baptisms Jacob Dorminey, and his daughter Kinsley Dorminey were Baptized on May 14. Deaths Florence Willoughby, Lisa D’Antonio’s grandmother passed away on May 13.
Contact Claire Strand if you would like to
announce significant transitions in the life of our community of faith, including birth, death, Baptism, gradu-
ation, Confirmation, job change, relocation,
engagement, marriage, or any other
life passage!
Claire Strand Director of Outreach [email protected]
MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT:
Update on LEAP Program by John Shriver
THIS MONTH
PANTRY ITEM
Rice / Rice
Mixtures
____
KIT MINISTRY
4 oz. Bars of Soap
LEAP Academy will kick off in a few weeks at Horizon Elementary in Madison.
Messiah Lutheran Church will be there serving breakfast and lunch to the children on June 12 and 13, the first two days of the two-week summer session. We have been very generous as a church in providing financial support to help fund the Academy. Now is our chance to be there in person and meet the children par-ticipating in the program.
Over the last few months, many people have asked if they could do something in addition to providing money for LEAP. This is an excellent opportunity to put a face on Messiah in our efforts to “Reach Out” by meeting some of our com-munity’s children in need. Please contact Claire Strand or John Shriver if you would like to help serve breakfast and/or lunch on June 12 and 13.
MESSIAH MESSENGER - JUNE 2017 PAGE 3
MUSIC NOTES Music Camp
MLC Music Camp is almost here! The Camp is June 5 – 9, with presentations on Sunday, June 11, at both services. The Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and of-fers music, drama, crafts, snack and recre-ation in the mornings, followed by after-noon activities (bowling, roller skating, swimming, etc.). Cost is $95 (family plans and scholarships available). Invite your friends! Information and register online at musiccamp.mlutheran.org or pick up a form at the Welcome Center. Questions or to help, contact Lois Graff.
God’s Gifts of Love VBS
This year VBS will be held June 26 – 30 in the morn-ings from 9 am to noon with Bible stories, crafts, music and more!
God’s Gifts of Love (co-written by Lois Graff) is this year’s curriculum. Sessions include: Creation, Find-ing the Lost, Unconditional Love, Forgiveness, and Promise to Be with Us Always
For more information or to be involved, contact Lois.
Lois Graff Director of Music Ministries [email protected]
“I USED TO PLAY” WORKSHOP CONTINUES! Thursdays @ 7 pm Classroom | Contact Larry Frakes or call the office for info.
Hymn of the Month O Spirit of Life
It is believed that Johann Niedling (1602-1668), a school teacher in Saxony, Ger-many was the author of this hymn text. The hymn tune O HEILIGER GEIST, mean-ing O Holy Ghost is also used for the Christmas hymn, “O Jesus, So Sweet”. Ar-ranged by J.S. Bach, this chorale has beautiful 4-part harmony.
The text reminds us of the 3-fold person of God and is a solid addition during the season of Pentecost.
Stanza 4:
O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God, enlighten us by that same Word; Teach us to know God’s radiant love, lead us to Christ who reigns above; O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God.
Summer Schedule
Watch bulletins,
online calendar
and e-news for
up-to-date info.
There’s a way for
everyone to make
a joyful noise at
Messiah!
MESSIAH MESSENGER - JUNE 2017 PAGE 4
YOUTH S E N I O R H I G H YO U T H Sara Galyon | [email protected]
Coming up for Senior Youth June 1: Senior Youth serve at Manna House 2
-7 p.m. June 4: Messy Game Day from 4-7 p.m. at
Ryan’s home (see info, below). June 11: Senior Youth serve a light breakfast
as one final fundraiser for the mission trip. June 18: Father’s Day (no meeting) June 25: Sr. Youth Meeting June 29: Outing to Point Mallard
J U N I O R / T W E E N YO U T H Sarah Walker | [email protected]
Congratulations to the Confirmands and High School Graduates! Thank you to everyone who has helped us reach our fundraising goals this year! Our youth are blessed by the generosity of the congregation.
- Sara G
NEW MEETING TIMES SENIOR YOUTH (Grades 9-12)
Sundays, 6-7:30 pm JUNIOR YOUTH (Grades 6–8)
1st & 3rd Sundays, 6-7:30 pm
TWEENS (Grades 3–5 )
2nd & 4th Sundays, 6-7 pm
June 4: Messy Game Night @ Ryan Home June 5-11: Messiah Music Camp 2017 (see pg. 3) June 5 - 9: Lutheroad Day Camp at St. Mark’s,
Huntsville
Summer Camp at Lutheranch! Novusway has announced the dates for the first summer program at Lutheranch! (Carpooling available). Visit www.novusway.com/our-sites/lutheranch/ or stop by the Welcome Center for brochures. Children from St. Mark’s may also be there these dates: Dates: Campers completed grades 1-5: June 18-23 Campers completed grades 6-8: June 25-30
SUMMER YOUTH CALENDAR! mlutheran.org/missions-and-outreach/youth-ministries/
OR CLICK HERE
Congratulations Confirmands! (Left to Right) Lois Graff (1st Yr.
Instructor), Brendan Ryan, Madeline Moe, Zachary Armstrong, An-
drea Lindsey, Dylan Irvin, Pastor Scott Peterson.
PARENTS AND YOUTH 3rd GRADE & UP! All kids entering 3rd grade through 12th grade and their families are invited the Messy Game Day. This event is to celebrate kids moving into their new groups, 3rd graders into Tweens, 6th graders into Jr Youth, and 9th graders into Sr Youth! There will be messy games for everyone (even the grown ups!) to participate in and a picnic to follow. Families are encouraged to attend with their kids, and there will be ways for younger siblings to participate in the games too! For more information, or to RSVP for the event, please Sara Galyon [email protected]
Click to
see more.
MESSIAH MESSENGER - JUNE 2017 PAGE 5
The Church Council met on May 11, 2017. Here are a couple of highlights from the meeting:
The Council welcomed several new members and bid farewell to several others. The new Council will be installed at both services on June 4. Thanks to those departing for your service and thanks to the new members for volunteering to serve!
Members from the Outreach committee reported that ten youth from the Christ Kiswahili mission congregation in Nashville will be attending Mes-siah Music Camp this year! At the music camp presentation at both services on Sunday, June 11
th, the Christ Kiswahili adult choir will visit to
worship with us and to sing. Plan to arrive early for this service of worship!
The next regular council meeting is Thursday, June 8
th at 7:00 PM. If you wish to attend, please do!
Council meetings are open to all, and you are wel-come!
COUNCIL NOTES Greg Kilby, Church Council Secretary [email protected]
FOOTSTEPS OF PAUL AND JOHN: 11 DAY TOUR OF GREECE
“It would be great to have you join me in visiting places where many events in our Bible occurred!“ - Pastor Scott Peterson Pastor Scott Peterson will be hosting a tour of Greece Oct. 10-20, 2017. A brochure describing the tour is at the Welcome Center in the narthex. Or, here are
links to the Website, Facebook page, and a two minute video introduction to the tour. www.pilgrimtours.com/groups/petersonfootsteps.html
Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/1620708704899173/
Link for the video: https://vimeo.com/195336554
CONNECT AND VOLUNTEER
Visit Sign Up Central mlutheran.org/connect/volunteer-sign-up-page/
THERE’S STILL ROOM FOR YOU! DEADLINE IS AUGUST 1OTH
THANK YOU! Thanks to all the volunteer painters who came out on Saturday, May 13th and donated their time and skills to get the Parish Hall looking great with two coats of paint.
Also thanks to those who brought snacks and water to refresh the workers. And we can't forget the workers who did preliminary work on Friday getting the blue tape and spackling put on.
It was a Thrivent Action Team project with Thrivent providing the seed money and T-shirts. You guys and gals are awesome and made a huge impact.
Thanks,
LeeLinda Baggett—Project Leader
(Photos by LeeLinda Baggett)
Click the camera
to see more
pictures.
MESSIAH MESSENGER - JUNE 2017 PAGE 6
COMFORTERS Comforters will meet June 6th and 13th at 10:00.
Contact Annette Joens .
Messiah Women’s Book Club The group will break for Summer in June
and July and resume in August for another social meeting before beginning the monthly book selections for the Fall.
It’s an all-new musical for our most exciting Music Camp yet!
Dates: June 5-9
Presentations: June 11
To Register: Visit musiccamp.mlutheran.org
Vacation Bible School June 26 - 30
9 a.m. to Noon God’s Gifts of Love is this year’s VBS curriculum
with Bible stories, crafts, music and more! For more information or to get involved, please contact Lois Graff or see page 3.
YALL has no scheduled event for June. Our next
event will be July 14-16 with a trip to Chattanooga.
the word "WELCOME" appears 46 times in the New Testament? Would you like instruction on welcoming people at Messiah? (July and August are the busiest months for receiving guests in worship!)
Plan to attend the Ambassador training class on June 18th during the Sunday school hour be-ginning at 9:45 a.m.!
The class will provide tips for saying hello and dis-cuss references to welcoming in the Bible.
DINNER THEATER AUDITIONS!
Terry Frakes is planning this year's dinner theater production.
If you would like to audition or assist with the presentation,
please let Terry know as soon as possible. You will not be
committed to a decision, but she appreciates knowing who
might be interested!
Kit Ministry will not meet in June
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL PACKETS
School is out! We hope all our teachers and students have a wonderful summer and take the opportunity to relax and recharge.
Sunday School will not meet during June & Ju-ly but, that doesn’t mean the kids have to forego their Christian Education while they en-joy the lazy days of summer.
This year you can take Sunday School home with your child! Sunday School packets for students from Preschool through 8
th grade are available at
the Welcome Center. For students in preschool – 5
th grade, the packets include eight age-
appropriate activities. For students in grades 6th
- 8
th, activities are based on reading, “The Lion, The
Witch and The Wardrobe.”
Complete your packet, bring it back on Rally Day (Sunday, August 6
th)
and receive a prize!
MESSIAH MESSENGER - JUNE 2017 PAGE 7
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Dawn, Ethan, and Aaron LaRue moved to Athens a year ago from Iowa. They are a hockey family and avid readers.
Sharyn Lewis was born and has lived in Atlanta her entire life until she moved to Madison to be near her son and grandchildren. She loves to read and sew, especially doll clothes.
Jacob Dorminey and Samantha Roberts and Kinsley. Jake is a member of the Air Force and a student at UAH. Samantha works for Madison City Schools as a speech pathologist. Kinsley loves playing outside and swimming.
John Knox, Karen Jackson, Randall and Tera John is a retired Boeing aerospace engineer and now enjoys helping others with financial planning. Karen is a social worker for the State of Alabama.
Gail Newell was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. She is a horse enthusiast and volunteers with the Madison Hospital.
John Steadman (not pictured) was born and raised in Missis-sippi. He’s retired form the De-partment of the Army and now enjoys going out to eat and fishing.
PRAYER FAMILIES
(Photos by Linda Ruhl)
MESSIAH MESSENGER - JUNE 2017 PAGE 8
F E L LO W S H I P Council Rep: Cheryl Rydbom | [email protected]
For those of us with kids in school, those of us teaching, or those still in classes, this time of year is all about the school year winding down and looking forward to a nice break to re-charge – unless you’ve already started your summer semester like my husband, William!
This is also true for Fellowship. Several of our activities or small groups are taking a well-earned break so that they can come back in August revitalized and enthusiastic.
Be sure to thank Muriel Irvin for an excellent year of Wednesday Night Cafés and Janell Zesinger for continuing to organize the Women’s Book and Social Club. Both of those groups will resume with the school year. Keep an eye on the e-news for activities for our other groups.
The next big Fellowship event is Rally Day on August 6, 2017. De-tails to follow. Can you believe we’re already talking about Rally Day?
I’d like to thank everyone who has helped me out over the last two years as I learned my way around the Fellowship Commit-tee. Please, in turn, welcome Sonja Pedersen as the new Fel-lowship Committee Representative and give her all the assistance you can.
Have a great summer! -Cheryl Rydbom
CHURCH
COUNCIL
Executive Committee
President: Pastor Scott Peterson [email protected]
Vice President: Mark Thompson [email protected]
Treasurer: Marcie Emerson [email protected]
Secretary: Greg Kilby [email protected]
Council Representatives
Worship and Music: Terry Frakes [email protected]
Outreach: John Shriver [email protected]
Stewardship: Heather Neely [email protected]
Education and Youth: Janell Zesinger [email protected]
Fellowship: Sonja Pedersen [email protected]
Property: Pete Woods [email protected]
Finance: Andrew Gipner [email protected]
Youth Representative: Bridie Ryan [email protected]
On May 19th, the OWLS
enjoyed an evening of Mini
Golf at Insanity Skate Park and
socializing at Applebees. At
right, Jeters & Azzams exam-
ine the score card. (Photos
by Ellie Nelson)
More pictures
online if you
click
the camera!
MESSIAH MESSENGER - JUNE 2017 PAGE 9
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
7:00 pm “I Used to Play” Workshop
2
3
SUMMER CHECKLIST TO “TAKE GOD WITH YOU.”
Pray every day! Pray for MLC members, ministries & missions.
Come to Church. Invite newcomers in your neighborhood to come, too!
Enroll your child in Music Camp & Vacation Bible School.
Attend the Ambassador’s training on June 18th at 9:45 a.m.
Prompt children K - 5 to complete their Summer Sunday School Packet.
Watch for and complete your Gifts of the Spirit Survey.
4 Pentecost Sunday 8:00 am Adult Choir 8:30 am Worship: LBW Setting 2 w/LS 9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School Classes Meet 11:00 am Worship: Now the Feast w/LS 4 - 7 pm All Youth “Messy Game Night” at Ryan’s Home
5
6
10:00 am
Comforters
7
8
7:00 pm Church Council Meets
9 7:00 pm
Bridge Club
10
11 Holy Trinity Sunday 8:30 am Worship: Music Camp “Rockin’ with the Rock” 9:45 am Adult Sunday School Classes Meet 9:45 am Youth Breakfast Fundraiser 11:00 am Music Camp “Rockin’ with the Rock” 6:00 Tweens Meet
12
13 10:00 am
Comforters
14 Flag Day! 15 8:30 am Morning Study Group 7:00 pm “I Used to Play” Workshop
16
17
18 Father’s Day 8:00 am Adult Choir 8:30 am Now the Feast w/LS 9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School & Ambassador training 11:00 am Contemporary Service w/LS No Sr. / Jr. Youth
19
20 6:30 pm Men of Messiah (MoM) (Details to be announced )
21
22 8:30 am Morning Study Group 7:00 pm “I Used to Play” Workshop
23 24
25 8:30 am WOV Service of Word & Prayer 9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10:00 am Adult Choir 11:00 am Worship: LBW Setting 1 w/LS 6:00 p.m. Sr. Youth Meet
TBA: Jr. Youth Gathering
6:00 Tweens Meet
26
27
28 29
8:30 am Morning Study Group 12: 30 p.m. Sr. Youth Outing to Point Mallard 7:00 pm “I Used to Play” Workshop
30
Music Camp “Rocking with the Rock” 9 - 4 pm M-F , & 9 - 11 am SAT
Vacation Bible School “God’s Gifts of Love” 9 a.m. to Noon
Messenger MESSIAH LUTHERAN
Messiah Lutheran Church 7740 Highway 72 West Madison, Alabama 35758 Return Service Requested
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Messiah Lutheran Church (ELCA) is located at 7740 Highway 72 West, just east of Hughes Road. Sunday Services of Worship are at 8:30 am and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School is at 9:45 a.m. A nursery attendant and Children’s Church is provided. All are welcome. Our website is www.mlutheran.org. Church office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 pm, staffed by our Office
Managers. The Pastor is Rev. Scott Peterson. The Church telephone is (256) 721-0041. Email: [email protected]. Newsletter submissions may be sent to Rebecca Mast at [email protected]
Submissions are typically due the 3rd Sunday of every month! Submit photos to [email protected]
Contact Information Messiah Lutheran Church
7740 Highway 72 West Madison, AL 35758 Phone: (256) 721-0041
Office Hours: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Monday – Friday Staff Rev. Scott Peterson……………………………….………..………...Pastor
Devonee Woods, Meredith Kilby…….….…….Office Managers Claire Strand………………....…...Director of Outreach Ministries
Lois Graff……………………….………..Director of Music Ministries Sara Galyon……………………………………………..Sr Youth Director
Sarah Walker………………………….…..Tweens/Jr Youth Director Randall Fields………………..…..…….………….Adult Choir Director
Meredith Kilby… ………………………...Communications Director Judy Sylvester………………….………….…...……Nursery Attendant
Find up-to-date information at www.mlutheran.org
The monthly newsletter and calendar for Messiah Lutheran Church (ELCA) Madison, Alabama
June 2017 Volume 29, Issue 6
I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E
1 Pastor’s Page | Services of Worship
2 Life Passages | Mission Spotlight
3 Music Notes
4 Youth News
5 Council Updates & News
6 News Flashes
7 New Members / Prayer List
8 Fellowship | Birthdays
9 Calendar
10 Contact Information
