Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Below is the latest on our
Sunday Schedule
Weekday Classes
October Newsletter and Upcoming Events
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
Our fall schedule continues on Sunday, October 3rd 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:
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!
OCTOBER NEWSLETTER AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Our October 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 upcoming events and more in the October newsletter:
LWML Rapid Waters Zone Fall Rally at Messiah, Saturday, October 23rd, 9 am to 1 pm. Contact Linda Blain or see the Welcome Center display for details.
New Member Welcome, Sunday, October 24th. Welcome potluck sponsored by the Board of Outreach after the 11 am service; sign-up sheets for potluck dishes out now!
Trunk or Treat, Thursday, October 28th, 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Sponsored by the Board of Outreach; sign-up and donation sheets out now!
LOOKING AHEAD
In the Gospel readings for the next two Sundays, we see Jesus continuing to teach his disciples -- not about abstract, "out there" concepts, but about the concrete realities of life: marriage, children, family, possessions, God's will and God's mercy. Only in Christ is there perseverance, restoration, forgiveness, and the Holy Spirit's power for our daily vocations. Knowing our need for Him, may we hold His Word sacred, gladly hearing and learning it in the weeks to come!
Yours in Him,
Rick Krueger, Parish Assistant
