Messiah’s annual Spiritual Growth Seminar is coming soon - on Saturday, May 30th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm! We’ll welcome Dr. Leopoldo Sánchez of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, presenting on the topic “The Holy Spirit and Spiritual Growth.”

Through God’s means of grace, the Holy Spirit is sculpting you! Like the work of an artist who molds clay into its intended shape, the Spirit's work lies in shaping people into the image of Christ. Avoiding the false extremes of “all Spirit” or “no Spirit” found in American religion, Dr. Sánchez will unpack the role of God's Spirit in the life and mission of Jesus. We’ll also look at how the Spirit makes us holy – sanctifies us - from mulitple perspectives:

• Renewal – Baptized into Death and Life

• Struggle – Facing Evil through Prayer and Meditation

• Sacrifice – Serving Our Neighbors in and as the Church

• Hospitality – Welcoming the Stranger

• Devotion – Working, Praying, Resting

Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. There is no charge for this Seminar (a freewill offering will be taken). We’re making arrangements for Dr. Sánchez’s book Sculptor Spirit to be available at a discount price through the Seminar.

Please register for our Spiritual Growth Seminar by Tuesday, May 26th. You can do so by:

• Signing up at Messiah's Welcome Center or in our Bible classes.

• Calling 616-363-2553 during office hours.

• Signing up below!