Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
In this update:
Worship for Sunday, July 4
Summer Schedule Reminder
July Newsletter
Looking Forward
WORSHIP FOR SUNDAY, JULY 4
For the holiday weekend, Messiah continues our summer worship schedule with one service on Sunday, July 4th at 10 am. The service will also be livestreamed at
Our website www.messiahgr.org
Our Facebook page www.facebook.com/messiahgr.
There will be no Adult Bible Class on July 4th, and no Monday evening service on July 5th. The church office will be closed on Monday, July 5th.
SUMMER SCHEDULE REMINDER
Our summer worship schedule will resume the weekend of July 11, continuing through the Labor Day holiday.
Worship services will continue
On Sundays at 10:00 am; this service will also be livestreamed as above
On Mondays at 7:00 pm (except on Monday, September 6th, when a service will not be held).
Adult Bible Class (and continental breakfast) resumes on Sunday, July 11th at 9 am; We’ll continue to explore the Old Testament book of 1 Samuel, seeing how God works for the good of His people, even in troubled times for society, families and His Church. Bring your Bible and be ready to dig in to God’s Word together!
JULY NEWSLETTER
Our July 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 continue to post the newsletter and monthly calendars online at www.messiahgr.org/news. We'll include a direct link to each new online newsletter and calendars in the email update sent at the end of every month.
LOOKING FORWARD
This coming Sunday, we see that our human existence is burdened by personal weaknesses & limitations. Paul confesses that he is inflicted with a thorn in the flesh. His only sufficiency is the very grace of God. (2 Corinthians 12:1-10) So also, the prophet Ezekiel is called upon by God as the “son of man,” Yet this designation emphasizes Ezekiel’s human weaknesses. (Ezekiel 2:1-5) Even the disciples embark on their missionary journey without food or possessions. In all circumstances, as God’s people we can only boast in His divine grace. (Mark 6:1-13)
Yours in Christ,
Rick Krueger, Parish Assistant
P.S. Now that Pastor Twietmeyer has begun his ministry among us and the state of Michigan has lifted pandemic restrictions, these email updates will "downshift," at least for the immediate future. Looking forward, expect a regular update in the middle and at the end of each month, along with special updates as the need arises. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions! Thanks, and God bless you for your ongoing faithfulness and support.s and support.
