Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Below is the latest on our
November Newsletter and Upcoming Events
Sunday Schedule
Weekday Classes
NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Our November newsletter is now available online! Click here to preview or download it in its entirety. A reminder that:
Paper copies of the newsletter are available for members and guests at the Welcome Center. We also continue to mail the newsletter to homebound members. If you want to continue receiving the newsletter, please contact Sandy Goodlander in the church office to make arrangements.
We also continue to post the newsletter and monthly calendars online at www.messiahgr.org/news.
Look for details on these items and more in the November newsletter:
Updated phone directories are now ready -- they'll be in your church mailbox on Sunday, October 31st. Please contact Sandy Goodlander if you need an extra copy.
Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday, November 7th, 2:00 am. Set your clocks back one hour before going to bed on November 6!
Secret Prayer Pals, Sunday, November 7th, 6:00 pm. A twice-yearly event for women; contact Laura Altemann, Sharon Hula or Deb Domine for details.
Annual Voters' Meeting, Sunday, November 21st, after the 11 am service.
Thanksgiving Eve Communion Service, Wednesday, November 24th, 7:00 pm.
Advent begins on Sunday, November 28th.
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
Our fall schedule continues on Sunday, October 31st as follows:
The Divine Service at 8:30 and 11:00 am. The 11 am service will be livestreamed at:
Our website www.messiahgr.org
Our Facebook page www.facebook.com/messiahgr.
Sunday School at 9:45 am. Adults and children have a joint opening in the fellowship hall, then students have their lesson in the south downstairs classroom.
Bible Class led by Pastor Twietmeyer in the fellowship hall at 9:45 am.
WEEKDAY CLASSES
Our weekly education offerings continue during November:
Catechism for all ages, Mondays at 6:00 pm in the sanctuary.
Lifelight: 1 Corinthians, Tuesdays at 10:30 am in the north upstairs classroom.
CARES (Caring, Active, Reaching, Encouraging Sisters in Christ): A Martyr's Faith in a Faithless World, Wednesdays at 9:30 am in the north upstairs classroom.
Lifelight: The Minor Prophets, Wednesdays at 6:00 pm in the north upstairs classroom.
See more details on Sunday and weekday classes at our Education webpage!
LOOKING AHEAD
Following the celebration of Reformation Day on October 31st and All Saints Sunday on November 7th, our Gospel readings for the final Sundays of this church year focus on Jesus’ prophecies of the end times, calling us to be ready and stand firm amidst the often-frightening signs of His return. What is our comfort as we are propelled toward the Day of Judgment -- a day of persecution, war, famine, earthquakes and more? In the midst of any hardships, God promises that He will feed our faith through His Word and Sacraments, that we may endure to the end and be saved. (Mark 13:1-13) Grant this, dear Lord Jesus, to us all!
Yours in Him,
Rick Krueger, Parish Assistant
