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AUGUST 2021

IT PAYS TO PRAY

Pastor Warren and his wife Judy and their oldest son, Karl, all rode together to the University of Washington in Seattle to set up Karl in his dorm room for his freshman year. Right before Pastor Warren left Karl’s dorm room, he put a Portals of Prayer devotion booklet on Karl’s desk. In the middle of the booklet, Pastor Warren put a five dollar bill. When Thanksgiving break came, Pastor Warren and Judy and their youngest son, Joel, rode to Seattle to pick up Karl. On the way back home, Joel asked Karl, “Did you find the five dollars that dad put inside your Portals of Prayer?” Karl said, “No! I think I threw the Portals of Prayer away. It was a mistake. I didn’t mean to throw it away.” Karl is now 27 and Joel is 22. They both regularly receive a new issue of the Portals of Prayer booklet every 3 months from Pastor Warren. And in the middle of each Portals of Prayer booklet, Pastor Warren always puts a five dollar bill. The boys jokingly say, “It sure pays to pray.” Through the years, the boys have continued to use the Portals of Prayer for strength in their lives. And by the way, the five dollars that Pastor Warren and Judy put into the booklets every three months bring a lot of joy to Pastor Warren and Judy. They say, “It is the best investment we make for our boys.” Prayer is an important part of our lives. Talk to God regularly, and you too will find prayer to be a great blessing in your life.

BUILDING FUND Your continued giving to our Building Fund is greatly appreciated. Through your amazing generosity, we have now collected over $2,770,000 towards the building of our Life Center. In a few months, the Building Committee will be meeting again to be able to show you what the Life Center could look like and what it could cost. This Life Center will be a great addition to our ministry here of leading more people to Jesus and to heaven. You are making a big difference in this Life Center becoming a reality!

THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH

When you forgive, you heal. When you let go, you grow.

THE MESSENGER

Volume 64 Issue 8

Rev. Dr. Victor J. Kollmann

victor@messiahlutheran.com

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THE MESSENGER

It’s Your Best Day! Last month I wrote about the paradigm shift I’m attempting to make in our pastoral care ministry at Messiah. I’m trying to move from, “Out of Sight; Out of Mind,” to “Out of Sight; Still in Mind.” This is in reference to one of the new realities for our congregation, that COVID has created: people’s Sunday morning worship habits are changing. To be sure, this doesn’t mean people aren’t worshiping. But, it does mean, that with the creation of online live-streaming, a certain percentage of worshipers are doing that from home – or other places – than the church building. To be sure, our worship of Jesus isn’t limited to an address. Worship begins with God communicating His love to us in Word and Sacrament. Our response to His love is really what a worship life is about…Sunday mornings, to be sure…but, in

reality, every day of the week is an opportunity to be grateful for what God has done for us in Christ! The “sight – mind” issue for me, has been one of the pastoral care. If I see you on Sunday morning, or Wednesday night, you’re in my brain – and, if something is on your mind, you might write it down or you might tell me. If I don’t see you in worship, it’s possible that you might not be in my brain. And, because I’ve never been all that good at reading people’s minds, I probably am missing all kinds of needs, which could be ministered to. I’ve still been grappling with how to make the pivot from a ‘pre-COVID’ approach to ministering vs. COVID vs. ‘post-COVID’ (if there is such a thing). That’s where the idea of the ‘tele-care’ ministry came about, and we are still developing it. I expect that, in August-September, we’ll launch it. (So, stay tuned.) Having said that, I do want to encourage you to make regular use of Sunday and/or Wednesday, in-person worship and Bible class. I say that, not because of some gratification I feel when the sanctuary is full. I say, that because, in this anxious and conflicted world we live in, the strengthening of our faith is critical. And, the ways that God has provided that strengthening to happen, is through His Word and Sacraments: The Bible; Baptism; Communion. We can read the Bible anywhere. We can remember and celebrate our Baptisms anywhere. Communion takes place at church. (The exception is when we bring Communion to the sick or to people who are homebound.) I say this, not to dump guilt on anybody’s plate. I say this as an encouragement. In the anxious and conflicted world we live in, there are lots of “voices” clamoring for our attention. Many “voices” sound good, but aren’t. And, sometimes, it’s hard to wisely discern truth from fiction. God’s love for you and me, through Jesus, is truth: The real truth. In Communion, He comes to us in bread and wine, Body and Blood: really present. Strengthening our faith, assuring us of forgiveness, and reminding us that we are His ‘beloved.’ Let’s enjoy each other’s company in our sight, and in our minds! It’s Your Best Day…See You Sunday or Wednesday! Pastor Jim Otte

Pastor Jim Otte

Associate Pastor

james@messiahlutheran.com

Frankie’s (Dos Arroyos Comida Casera) 2701 Custer Parkway, Richardson, TX 75080, 972-231-8667

Thursday, August 19th, 7:00 PM To sign up contact Robert Moore 469-585-3930 or email RNMooreii@att.net For this restaurant, parking in front of the restaurant is limited. We recommend people meet at the church parking lot and carpool or they can park behind the restaurant and walk on the path between the buildings to get to the restaurant.

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THE MESSENGER

A Word From Vicar Lee Parables

Jesus spoke in many parables. What are parables, you might ask? As one person defined parables to me, they are, “earthly stories with a heavenly meaning.” Jesus says to us in the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 13, verses 34 to 35, “All these things Jesus said to the crowds in parables, indeed, he said nothing to them without a parable. This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet: ‘I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter what has been hidden since the foundation of the world.’” We see from these verses that Jesus is the fulfillment of prophecy from Psalm 78, verse 2, as He speaks to crowds and His disciples in parables. He also speaks to us through His living and active word in parables. Jesus knew that the crowds needed to hear His truths spoken in the form of parables and He also knows that we need to have these same truths, spoken in the form of parables. As we read, study, and hear these parables, we have a wonderful Helper, who helps us to understand God’s Word. The Holy Spirit strengthens our faith as we read and hear God’s Word. One special parable that we find in the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 13, is the Parable of the Hidden Treasure. Jesus says in verse 44, “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then, in his joy, he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.” This parable should bring us comfort, joy, and peace, as we see that Jesus is the One who gave up everything for you. In his joy, He bought you and me as His precious and hidden treasure, giving us life in His Name. What an amazing message of truth that is found in just one verse from the Gospel of Matthew, and just one example among many, of how Jesus gives us so much in His Word! May you have the peace which surpasses all understanding in Christ Jesus, our Lord. Amen.

YOUTH MINISTRY News from Jodi Sorenson

Bible Study Options • Wednesdays with JAM and MESH. We are currently studying the parables. The material is presented to the entire group, then we separate for deeper discussion. Mike Neumann is leading our Middle School discussion and Jodi Sorenson is leading the High School discussion. We meet in the couch room! JAM is 6:30 - 7:30 PM; MESH is 6:30 - 8:00 PM. • Sunday School hour is 9:40 - 10:40 AM - 5th -12th grade meets in the couch room for announcements. Then we separate by grade for class (Fall 2021). 5th, 6

th, and 8th graders are taught by

Mike Neumann and Adrianne McGregor. 7th Grade is taught by Vicar Lee. High School is taught by Barb Coen and Jodi Sorenson. MYM • Our next MYM will be August 8th from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. It will be a BACK-TO-SCHOOL EXTRAVAGANZA! We are still working out details this week. Your student will not want to miss it, so mark your calendars. It is going to be a blast!

Vicar Matt Lee

mlee@messiahlutheran.com

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ELLEN THORNE Director of Celebrations 972-398-7508 eet75002@gmail.com

alive together in Christ God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even though we were dead in transgressions, made us alive together in Christ—by grace you are saved. Ephesians 2:4-5

JULIETs Dining Out (Just Us Ladies Into Eating Together)

Monday, August 16 , 6:00pm Aboca’s Italian Grill www.abocas.com

100 S. Central Expressway, Richardson, 75081 Sign up by e-mailing me: eet75002@gmail.com

ALIVE IN HIM LARGE GROUP GATHERING Chapter 7: Saturday, August 28th

Sacrificial Love, Ephesians 5:15-6:9 11:00am in the 2nd Floor Multi-Purpose Room.

Lunch follows provided by our Cabana Boys Ministry. Sign up by e-mailing me: eet75002@gmail.com.

If you’d like to be in a small group this fall, please let me know.

THURSDAY WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY STARTS AUGUST 19TH Karrie Looney will lead us through Jen Wilkin’s Bible Study

on Exodus, Chapters 1-18. In this 10-session verse-by-verse study of Exodus 1–18, Jen Wilkin shows us that Israel’s story is our story: the same

God who delivered Israel also delivers all those He loves from slavery to sin and from service to the pharaohs of this world. He lifts our eyes to the promised land He has prepared where we dwell with I AM and worship

Him as the one true God. Cost for this Bible Study is $20. To reserve a book, and sign up for the class, please e-mail me at eet75002@gmail.com

THERE IS INTEREST IN HAVING A SINGLES GROUP FOR THOSE IN THEIR 20 & 30s. We need one or more volunteers to oversee this group. If you are willing to help, please contact me 972-398-7508 or eet75002@gmail.com.

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THANK YOU TO ALL WHO WERE A PART OF THE BATTLE OF THE BAADGES BLOOD DRIVE

I thank Greta Weiss Abtahi for being the head volunteer, as well as Amanda Leslie, Amy Myers, Cheryl Meyer, the Gremmer Family, Marti Matz

& Comfort Dog Triton for their help too! Once processed into the components (red cells,

plasma & platelets) the 11 units collected have the potential to impact 33 patients in our community!

The Police Department won the BOTB 2021!

GOOD TIMES

LINE DANCING

COME LEARN NEW BEGINNER LINE DANCE STEPS WHILE DANCING TO THE CLASSICS! SUNDAYS, AUGUST 22ND & 29TH

12:30pm in the Multi-Purpose Room It’s FREE!

If you want to learn from scratch, or brush up on the basic steps of line dance, then this boot camp is for you! It’s open to all ages. Register to eet75002@gmail.com by Sunday August 15th. Free Baby-sitting with advanced noticed.

If you would like information on our Women’s Fall Retreat at Wildcatter Ranch in Graham, Texas, the first weekend of November, please e-mail me. Registration will begin in mid-August. We will be walking the road to Bethlehem in our Bible Study time surrounded by the beauty of God’s creation.

OUR 2021 COOKBOOK FUNDRAISER For LWML, Kingdom Women and Feed My Starving Children Ministries

Throughout August, a sample of the cookbook will be found on a table by The Lamp Gift Shop where you will be able to pre-order your cookbooks. Cost is $20. The cookbook has over 550 recipes and will be filled with pictures of Messiah members enjoying food and drink through the years! We will be printing and assembling these cookbooks here at church. If you would be willing to be on the assembly team, please e-mail me. Thank you!

WE NEED HELP on our Sanctuary and Chapel Crew! Many of our volunteers who have served faithfully for over 8 years to make sure our worship spaces are dusted and restocked are ready to move on to other areas of ministry. You can do this on your own time, whenever it is most convenient to you. Grab some friends to make it more festive. It would be a GREAT opportunity for families to serve together. If you want to know more, and/or are willing to help, please contact me. Thank you!

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A Song from our Hearts

Each Sunday we come together as a congregation to celebrate the love of Christ in worship with songs of praise! We join our voices together, using music as a way to share the song in our hearts-the sng of joy to Christ, our Savior, an offering to our Lord of our love for Him. We hear voices around us of the young and old, strongly and boldly singing praise to God. We also hear instruments of all types lifted in response to our Lord’s grace and mercy. What a wonderful celebration of praise when all of these

combine together in worship! Have you been blessed with a singing voice or the ability to play an instrument! Do you yearn for the opportunity to express your heart’s song through music to our Lord? Whether you are a young child, youth or adult, there are groups that you can join with fellow members, who also feel the calling of Christ to serve Him through music. there are many ways to serve, so prayerfully consider adding your talents to our music ministry this year. You’ll be so blessed! All groups meet once a week, starting soon!

Cherubs– K-2nd grade —Wednesdays from 6:00-6:50 PM

• Sing in worship services once a month

• Develop basic music skills.

• Lead a spring praise service.

• Opportunity for children to serve in worship.

• Directed by Dorothy Sherrod & Christina Knoernschild

Choristers-3rd-5th grade—Wednesdays from 6:00-6:50 PM

• Sing in worship services once a month.

• Build faith and music skills.

• Lead a spring praise service.

• Serve as powerful witnesses.

• Directed by Dorothy Sherrod & Christina Knoernschild Youth4Truth-6th-12th grade-Wednesdays from 6:00-6:50 PM

• Sing in worship once a month.

• Continue to strengthen music skills.

• Work with other choirs on selected pieces.

• Directed by Nicole Ostrom, Autumn Knoernschild, Teresa Logue and Toby Meeks.

Sanctuary Choir-Youth-Adults—Tuesdays from 7:00 -8:30 PM

• Prepares music in various styles, including classical, gospel and contemporary.

• Sings once a month in both services.

• Presents special cantatas during Advent and Lent.

• Directed by Dorothy Sherrod & Brenda Bucher

Dorothy Sherrod

Minister of Music

972-398-7507

dorothy@messiahlutheran.com

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Praise Teams-Youth/Adults—Sunday mornings 9:45am-balcony

• Provide worship leadership for the 11:00 Contemporary blended service.

• Include singers and instrumentalists on piano, guitar, bass, drums and keyboard.

• Directed by Dorothy Sherrod and Toby Meeks. Sanctuary Orchestra-Youth/Adults—Wednesdays 7:30-8:45 PM

• Composed of brass, woodwind, string and percussion instrumentalists.

• Prepare music for worship services.

• Work with the Sanctuary Choir on the Cantatas for Advent and Lent.

• Open to youth and adults who have played for at least 2 years.

• Directed by Teresa Logue and Dorothy Sherrod.

Joyful Ringers (Hand bells)-Youth/Adults—Tuesdays from 6:00-7:00 PM

• Prepares music for worship services.

• Includes experienced and beginning ringers.

• Plays monthly in worship.

• Directed by Ed and Dorothy Sherrod

Questions? Contact Dorothy Sherrod –972-398-7507 dorothy@messiahlutheran.com

TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS

Joyful Ringers 6:00-7:00pm

Balcony Starts September 7th

Cherubs 6:00-6:50 p.m.

Choir Room-E201S Starts September 8th

Choristers 6:00-6:50 p.m.

E214S Starts September 8th

Youth4Truth 6:00-6:50 p.m.

E215S Starts September 8th

Sanctuary Choir 7:00-8:15pm

Choir room-E201S Starts September 7th

Sanctuary Orchestra 7:30-8:45 p.m.

Choir room-E201S Starts October 6th

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Amy Plenger

Director, Children’s Ministries

972-398-7524

aplenger@messiahlutheran.com

W i t h m y h a n d s I w i l l s e r v e Y o u !

Let all that I am praise the Lord!

August 15 Family breakfast at 9:00am Family Faith Walk at 9:45 am

RSVP for breakfast by August 12th.

It’s been a joy to bring back VBS in some sort of in-person format, while also offering an @home virtual experience. All the volunteers stepped up with many giving DOUBLE the hours of previous years to allow separate morning and afternoon programs with more physical distancing keeping everyone healthy. God blessed our efforts with beautiful

Footprints of Faith

Family Faith Walks

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August 29 Check map for classroom locations.

Come meet your teachers for the new school year.

I a m H i s a n d t h e r e ’ s N OT H I N G b e t t e r .

I’m gonna sing wherever I go. weather and only a bit of wind leaving the tents intact. After months of being apart, children were ready to sing and praise together, discovering that each one of them is a priceless treasure to God. He knows us, hears us, comforts us, forgives us, and gives us hope. Such an uplifting and encouraging week!

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Messiah Serves: Social Ministries and Outreach Touching Lives Through Christ

Dawn Johnson – 972-948-8966 – dawnmj@fastmail.net

The mission of our Outreach Ministries is to be Jesus’ hands to our church, city, national, and international community. We do this through weekly opportunities for hands-on service such as those listed below and also through contributions to

community charities such as Network of Community Ministries and the Assistance Center of Collin Country, wonderful organizations who are equipped to deal with the long-term needs of struggling individuals.

Thank you for your donations and helping us make the Baby Bottle Boomerang project a success! We are blessing the Prestonwood Pregnancy Center with $1,006.00 collected during our Baby Bottle Boomerang project! Our donations will be given to the Prestonwood Pregnancy Center, a ministry of Prestonwood Baptist Church. The Pregnancy Center is a separate nonprofit, providing free and confidential guidance, pregnancy tests, early pregnancy sonograms, educational classes and post-abortion support groups. Their friendly and well-trained client advocates meet with clients individually to offer information and support both during and after an unplanned pregnancy.

Current Food Pantry Needs:

• Fresh Produce

• Baking Goods (Flour, Sugar, Cooking Oil, pre-made mixes such as Bisquik and Jiffy)

• Canned Fruit (any variety)

• Jelly, Jams, and Spreads

• Peanut Butter

• Canned Meat (chicken, chili, tuna, etc.)

• Canned Meals (ravioli, spaghetti o’s, etc.)

• Canned Pasta

• Box Meals

• Mac and Cheese

• Green Beans

• Bottled Water (for volunteers)

• Hygiene Products (soap, shampoo, toilet paper, feminine hygiene products, deodorant, tooth paste, toothbrushes, facial tissues, laundry detergent, and cleaning supplies)

Items to keep Food Pantry clean and sanitized:

• Paper Towels

• Bleach

*Seasonal Youth Program Needs

• School Supplies (Pre-K through High School)

• New, unwrapped toys for Toyland Express

• Kid-Friendly food items for Big Meals for Little Kids

• pop-top canned meals

• microwavable individual meals

• healthy snack choices

• granola bars

• fruit-leathers

• Cereal

• easy-to-toast frozen breakfast options

• school-age appropriate books

COMMUNITY OUTREACH OPPORTUNITY

LOOKING AHEAD TO SEPTEMBER… Our Community Day of Service is coming up in September. I’m looking forward to the opportunities we will have to serve our neighbors and share

God’s love with them. The mission of our Outreach Ministries is to be Jesus’ hands to our church, city, national, and international community. We do this through weekly opportunities for hands-on service such as those listed below and also through contributions to community charities such as Network of Community Ministries and the Assistance Center of Collin Country, wonderful organizations who are equipped to deal with the long-term needs of struggling individuals.

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News from Messiah Lambs Summer break is nearing the end which means it’s time for Back to School. The Lambs will welcome our families back for the 2021-2022 school year on Wednesday, August 11th. Our theme for this year will be Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control.” This is a great verse for us to use with the children because we can break it up into monthly themes for them to learn. What a mighty God we serve! Our enrollment is up significantly from the past few years which means every single classroom will be used and we will be adding to our staff. Please contact Amy Myers in the Lambs office if you are interested in serving as a substitute teacher in our school. Please watch for next month’s article for a list of our teachers and for more information about some of the exciting things happening around our school. Until then thank you for your continued prayers and encouragement for all of our teachers and the families of our ministry. Upcoming Important Dates:

Aug 5: Parent Meeting Aug 8: Lambs staff commissioning (both services) Aug 9: Open House Aug 11: First Day of School Sept 6: No school Labor Day

Amy Myer,

Lambs School Director

972-398-7560 amyers@messiahlutheran.com

LWML We are eagerly awaiting the Donna Pyle Snow Event on Saturday, August 7, from 10 to 2 in the Chapel and gym. The tickets are $10 and include lunch. You are welcome to come and to bring a friend! See the flyer for more information. We hope you won’t miss out on coming to this exciting event! The picture shows six boxes of stamps that Fred and Ann Strieter donated to LWML. What a wonderful gift! The next LWML meeting is on Wednesday, September 8, at 11 a.m. Watch for more information.

If you would like more information about our Social Ministries & Outreach programs or Lutherans for Life and the opportunities we have to Share God’s Light, I can be reached at (972) 948-8966, or dawnmj@fastmail.net .

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COMFORT DOG MINISTRY

For more information about the Comfort Dog Ministry, contact

our “Top Dog” Carolyn Nussman, email:

messiahk9comfort@gmail.com Triton’s Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/TritonComfortDog

Triton’s Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/lcck9triton/

The phrase, “The Dog Days of Summer” is a reference to the time when the Sun occupies the same region of the sky as Sirius, the brightest star visible from any part of Earth and part of the constellation Canis Major, the Greater Dog. For the Comfort Dog Ministry, it is the thrill of being out and about with Triton again visiting all kinds of people in all kinds of locations spreading SONSHINE and JOY!

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VISITATION PARTNER MEETING-On Wednesday, June 16, the long awaited gathering of our active and prospective Visitation Partners took place at the church. It had been a very long time since we were able to come together and become re-acquainted with each other and with the duties involved in assisting the handlers on visits. The role of the Visitation Partner is an important one as these individuals provide the necessary support allowing the handlers to focus on Triton. If you are interested in being a part of the Comfort dog ministry specifically in the position of Visitation partner, please reach out to Carolyn Nussman or any of the Comfort Dog team members for more information.

Triton made a visit to some special young people at the Phoenix House. These teens are receiving help with challenges in their lives, and as always, Triton’s special personality made everyone feel the comfort and love of

Jesus. His scripture embroidered on his bandanna even encouraged one of the young men to share a favorite scripture of his own, I can do all things through Christ

who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 SUMMER CAMP-Triton was invited to visit with the children attending Summer Camp here at Messiah. Each week they had a different theme and he visited during animal week, specifically Mammal day. The campers learned about Triton in respect to him being a mammal as well as the special work he does through the Comfort Dog ministry.

VBS-The Summer of 2021 was much busier than 2020 and Triton was right in the middle of it! He made visits to the different areas of activities that were going on during the week of June 21st here at church.

We just want to celebrate another year of serving! Come and greet Triton and his Team on Sunday, August 22nd in between services outside of the Gift Shop as we commemorate our third year serving the Lord through this wonderful ministry! A special slide show will be shown during the offering anthem.

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TOBY MEEKS

Sports/Arts Ministries

972-398-7523

tmeeks@messiahlutheran.com

Sports, Rec and Arts Ministries Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called children of God. Matthew 5:9

Please follow our facebook page for updates

www.facebook.com/MLCLifeCenter

Messiah’s Upper Room Podcast

Want more Messiah in your life? Subscribe & listen to Messiah’s Upper Room Podcast! Each week, Pastor Otte’s adult Bible class is available through your podcast app. Simply search for Messiah’s Upper Room Podcast on your app or go to messiahlutheranpodcast.com/subscribe for more information.

NOW ON SPOTIFY! It was brought to our attention that MURP was not on Spotify.

We’ve remedied that so be sure to go subscribe!

WORSHIP PRODUCTION TRAINING August 9th—6:30pm

ILLUMINATE! is for people who want to join our worship production team, train in a new

position, or are just curious how we make Sunday morning service happen.

RSVP: tmeeks@messiahlutheran.com and remember to wear your mask!

CAMP GLADIATOR SHOW UP AND JUMP IN! Tu, Th — 6:00am, 7:15am We have a new trainer leading the group that meets at Messiah. His name is Donald Sias and he’s excited to get to know the needs of our congregation. Camp Gladiator offers a variety of pricing options. Come try it out for free for a few days. Just tell Donald that Toby sent you. CG Trainer—Donald Sias donaldsias@campgladiator.com

We are so excited for the return of Table Treats! Sunday, October 31st 5:30pm-6pm: Decorate your table 6pm: Treating and judging begins 6:45pm: Winners announced Volunteers Needed! -DJ -Clean Up -Hospitality -Concessions -Photographer -Contest Judges -Traffic Directors

More information coming soon!

Be sure to download the Realm Connect App

so you can snag a spot when they become available

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 8:30 AM-Worship Celebration 9:45 AM-Adult Bible Classes/Sunday School 11:00 AM-Worship Celebration

2 3 9:30 AM-Time Together Fellowship 11:15 AM-Kingdom Yoga (Chair) 5:30 PM-Good Times Line Dance

4 6:30 PM-JAM/MESH 7:00 PM-Worship Service

5 6 7 8:15 AM-Kingdom Yoga Intermediate 9:15 AM-Kingdom Yoga Beginner 10:00 AM-Donna Pyle Event

8 8:30 AM-Worship Celebration 9:45 AM-Adult Bible Classes/Sunday School 11:00 AM-Worship Celebration

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10 9:30 AM-Time Together Fellowship 11:15 AM-Kingdom Yoga (Chair) 5:30 PM-Good Times Line Dance

11 1:00 PM-Prayer Shawl Ministry 6:30 PM-JAM/MESH 7:00 PM-Worship Service

12 8:30 AM-Kingdom Yoga 11:15 AM-Kingdom Yoga

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14 8:00 AM-Elders Meeting 8:15 AM-Kingdom Yoga Intermediate 9:15 AM-Kingdom Yoga Beginner

15 8:30 AM-Worship Celebration 9:45 AM-Adult Bible Classes/Sunday School 11:00 AM-Worship Celebration

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6:00 PM-JULIETS

Dining Out

17 11:15 AM-Kingdom Yoga (Chair) 5:30 PM-Good Times Line Dance

18 6:30 PM-JAM/MESH 7:00 PM-Worship Service

19 8:30 AM-Kingdom Yoga 11:15 AM-Kingdom Yoga

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8:15 AM-Kingdom Yoga Intermediate 9:15 AM-Kingdom Yoga Beginner

22 8:30 AM-Worship Celebration 9:45 AM-Adult Bible Classes/Sunday School 11:00 AM-Worship Celebration

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24 9:30 AM-Time Together Fellowship 11:15 AM-Kingdom Yoga (Chair) 5:30 PM-Good Times Line Dance

25 6:30 PM-JAM/MESH 7:00 PM-Worship Service

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8:15 AM-Kingdom Yoga Intermediate 9:15 AM-Kingdom Yoga Beginner

29 8:30 AM-Worship Celebration 9:45 AM-Adult Bible Classes/Sunday School 11:00 AM-Worship Celebration

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31 9:30 AM-Time Together Fellowship 11:15 AM-Kingdom Yoga (Chair) 5:30 PM-Good Times Line Dance

*Please check with the church office for room location on all events.

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