May 13 Update

Written By Rick Krueger

Dear Brothers and Sisters of Messiah,

Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! 

With so much happening during the second half of May, our mid-month update comes to you a bit earlier than usual. Opportunities for worship, education, fellowship, outreach and service are coming thick and fast in the next few weeks!

WORSHIP AND CLASS SCHEDULE

  • Our regular Sunday schedule: 

    • Divine Service at 10:00 am.

    • Bible Class at 9:00 am.  We continue the Bible study "Christ Is Risen Indeed", based on 1 Corinthians 15. This is the official study of this summer's upcoming Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod convention.

    • Sunday School for children PreK and up after worship, starting about 11:15 am.

  • Livestreams of our Sunday services can be found at:

  • Our joint Ascension Day Divine Service with St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Rockford is this Thursday, May 14th at 7:00 pm at Messiah. A potluck dinner with ham as the main course will be served at 6:00 pm that evening in the fellowship hall. This service will also be livestreamed.

  • Monday night Divine Services will also be held from June 1st through August 31st at 7:00 pm.


WHAT'S NEW & NEXT
Our May newsletter is online; click here to view or download a copy!  Paper copies are available at the Welcome Center.  We post the newsletter (including monthly calendars) and our weekly announcements online at www.messiahgr.org; calendars are also online separately at www.messiahgr.org/calendar.  Be sure to check these sources regularly for updates on the events listed below and more!

  • Preschool Yard Signs are now available for you to display in your neighborhood; sign them out at the Welcome Center. 

  • Fraud Prevention Seminarthis Saturday, May 16th from 9:00 to 11:30 am, sponsored by the Board of Outreach. This valuable discussion will be led by an FBI Agent. Sign up at the Welcome Center or by clicking here.

  • Spiritual Growth Seminar - “The Holy Spirit and Spiritual Growth,” presented by Dr. Leopoldo Sanchez of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, on Saturday, May 30th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Sponsored by our Board of Education. Sign-up at the Welcome Center or by clicking here.

  • Vacation Bible School: Tropical TrekMonday - Thursday, June 22nd - 25th from 9:00 am to 11:45 am.  Register kids (age 4 as of August 1st through entering grade 6) now at www.vbsmate.com/messiahgr2026. There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer and donate supplies, too; contact Steve Dengler for details!

    • NEW!VBS Staff Training will be held Saturday, June 13th from 9:00 to 11:00 am.

  • West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Lansing Lugnuts Tuesday, August 11th. Picnic supper at church, followed by the game at LMCU Ballpark. More details coming soon!


Yours in Christ, Pastor Eric & Rick Krueger


PRESCHOOL YEAR END PROGRAM
This morning, we were delighted to host our preschool's Year End Program in Messiah's sanctuary. The children and staff enjoyed sharing what they've learned & taught during the past year -- including the Good News about Jesus that makes them sing for joy! You can watch the program below.

Rick Krueger Messiah Lutheran Church
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