Messiah will hold its weekly Divine Service on Sunday, August 31st at 10:00 am, with Bible Class held beforehand at 9:00 am. The Divine Service is scheduled to be livestreamed at www.youtube.com/messiahgr, our website and our Facebook page.

Before kings, authorities & leaders, we are not to think of ourselves more highly than we ought. Rather, we should posture ourselves to be humble servants, ready to hope for & receive gestures of grace, hospitality & wisdom. Divine love permeates actions; divine speech evokes truth; divine contentment curbs the propensity toward greed & envy. Divine forgiveness destroys sin’s consequence. Without merit, we receive the grace of Christ — grace that invites us to his feast of forgiveness. (Psalm 75:1-2, 6-7, 9; Proverbs 25:2-10; Hebrews 13:1-17; Luke 14:1-14)

Messiah will hold its weekly Divine Service on Sunday, September 7th at 10:00 am, with Bible Class held beforehand at 9:00 am. Our annual Community Picnic will follow the service; for more details, click here. The Divine Service is scheduled to be livestreamed at www.youtube.com/messiahgr, our website and our Facebook page.

Love the Lord first, last, throughout time — and eternally! This commandment intimately connects us to incalculable blessings of knowing & being known by Jesus. Where there is love for the Lord, life pulsates in joy, obedience & commitment to His Word. Christians gravitate to other believers whose love is grounded in Christ. In the face of adversity, love builds up. In the face of hatred, love boasts of triumph, refreshing the heart, revitalizing faith, comforting with the peace of God. (Psalm 1; Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Philemon 1-21; Luke 14:25-35)

On Sunday, September 7th at 11:30 am, Messiah Lutheran Church will host our annual Community Picnic! (The Picnic will follow our Sunday service, held at 10:00 am.)

The Picnic will be held at Messiah's outdoor pavilion. Pulled pork sandwiches & hot dogs (with your choice of sauces and condiments), side dishes, ice cream (with your choice of toppings) and beverages will be available for everyone. There will be also be carnival games and prizes for all ages, along with a bounce castle for the kids. Plus, members of the Plainfield Township Fire Department will be onsite with one of their fire trucks!

This event is free, and all the food and fun will be provided for you. You can simply join us at 2727 Five Mile Rd NE in Plainfield Township that day — or if you'd like to RSVP in advance, you can fill out the form below.

We hope that you can celebrate with us on September 7th!

Messiah will hold its weekly Divine Service on Sunday, September 14th at 10:00 am; the service is scheduled to be livestreamed at www.youtube.com/messiahgr, our website and our Facebook page. Bible Class will be held beforehand at 9:00 am, and weekly Sunday School resumes following the Divine Service at 11:15 am.

The cross remains a rallying point for God’s people. To unbelievers, deceived by their own intellects & arrogance, the cross is senseless — certainly no place for the Redeemer of the world. But those who are called, Jews & Greeks, gaze upon the cross of Christ, believe & live. It is critical for the Church to hoist, preach & treasure the cross — for on it we see Jesus, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. (Psalm 98:1-2, 4, 6; Numbers 21:4-9; 1 Corinthians 1:18-25; John 12:20-33)

Messiah’s Board of Outreach presents this special event on Saturday, October 4th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Each Christian is called to be a witness by our Savior, Jesus Christ. Every One His Witness events are aimed at helping you be a more faithful and effective witness for the sake of those who do not know Jesus, especially people whom the Lord has already brought into relationship with us in our everyday lives.

This year’s event focuses on one of parents’ and grandparents’ greatest challenges: Witnessing to Dechurched Adult Children. Featured in this video-based seminar are two formerly dechurched LCMS members: Paula Isakson — a pastor’s daughter who founded the ministry Faith Family Reunion — and the Rev. Jonathan Fisk, who now serves as senior pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Rockford, Illinois. Both share their stories of leaving and finding their way back to the Lutheran faith. LCMS deaconess Heidi Goehmann (currently serving in Ludington, Michigan) is also a featured presenter.

When we witness, we plant and water the seed of God’s Word with the joyful expectation that the Lord will, where it pleases Him, provide the growth. At Every One His Witness: Witnessing to Dechurched Adult Children, you’ll learn about:

• A simple approach to being a witness called LASSIE — Listen, Ask, Seek, Share, Invite, Encourage!

• Finding connecting points between your child’s story and Jesus’ story – the Gospel!

• Having fruitful conversations about Jesus with sons and daughters who have left the faith in which they were raised.

The study will also include in-person discussion led by Pastor Eric Black. There will be no cost for this seminar; materials, continental breakfast (starting at 8:30 am) and lunch will be provided. Please register in advance below, or by calling the church office at 616-363-2553.