Dear Brothers and Sisters of Messiah,
We continue gathering to receive God's gifts of forgiveness of sins, life and salvation in Word and Sacrament every week - and we continue preparing for upcoming education, fellowship and outreach activities as well!
WORSHIP AND CLASS SCHEDULE
We continue with Divine Service at 10:00 am on Sundays; Bible Class continues beforehand at 9:00 am. Monday night Divine Services also continue through Monday, August 25th at 7:00 pm.
Livestreams of our Sunday services can be found at
Our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/messiahgr
The most recent livestreamed service is viewable on our website's front page, www.messiahgr.org
LifeLight resumes in September, with two options for nine-week fall classes. Sign up at the Welcome Center or in Bible Class for:
Lifelight Foundations: Parables, led by Shirley Hoese, Tuesday mornings at 10:30 am beginning September 16th. Click here to view a sample.
LifeLight: Selected Psalms, led by Dan Bohlinger & Pastor Hoese, Wednesday evenings at 6:00 pm beginning September 17th. Click here to view a sample.
The LCMS Foundation's Julie Burgess will visit us on Sunday, September 28th, presenting on Estate Planning during the Bible Class hour. You'll also be able to make personal appointments with Julie for later follow-up.
The Board of Outreach presents Every One His Witness: Witnessing to Dechurched Adult Children on Saturday, October 4th. Watch for more information on this workshop led by Pastor Eric coming soon!
WHAT'S NEW, WHAT'S NEXT
Our August newsletter is available online; click here to preview or download it in its entirety. Paper copies are available at the Welcome Center. We post the newsletter (including monthly calendars) and our weekly announcements online at www.messiahgr.org/news; calendars are also online separately at www.messiahgr.org/calendar. Be sure to check the newsletter and our weekly announcements for info on the events listed below and others:
Sign up now for our monthly Meet and Eat Small Groups at the Welcome Center.
NEW! West Michigan Lutheran School has officially moved to Grace Lutheran Church (150 50th Street SW, Wyoming, MI 49548). Please join them for their opening Divine Service on Tuesday, August 19th at 6:30 pm followed by refreshments and a tour of the school.
Senior Choir resumes weekly practices Wednesday, September 10th at 7:00 pm in the sanctuary. (Note the date change from our end-of-July update.) And our Rhythm & Singers group will return this fall as well. Contact Rick Krueger if you're interested in either ensemble!
Community Picnic Sunday, September 7th after the Divine Service. For the start of our preschool year and our education Rally Day, we're inviting folks from church, preschool, VBS, area LCMS congregations and our neighborhood to celebrate! The Board of Outreach is organizing a picnic meal (with ice cream provided by the Board of Education), a visit from the Plainfield Township Fire Department, a bounce castle for the kids, carnival games with prizes for all ages, and more! Please sign up to provide side dishes and help run games at the Welcome Center or in Bible Class.
Yours in Christ, Pastor Eric and Rick Krueger
"CHRIST IS RISEN INDEED!"
Through the work of the Holy Spirit, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) is making an eternal impact both in the United States and all over the world! In preparation for the next LCMS convention, set forJuly 18–23, 2026, in Phoenix, take a few minutes to hear from LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison about the exciting work being done by faithful workers across the Synod. Through International Mission, Disaster Response, Life Ministry, Church Planting and much more, the Gospel goes forth to comfort the hurting and bring the joy of salvation to the lost. Learn more at lcms.org/convention/national.
