Dear Brothers and Sisters at Messiah,
With the Easter season, Ascension, Pentecost Sunday and the feast of the Holy Trinity past, we now move into The Time of The Church (also known as the Sundays after Pentecost). In the weeks between now and the end of the Church Year in November, our Divine Services will focus on the saving words and works of Jesus, as unfolded in the gospels of Mark and John. In June, readings from various Old Testament books and Paul's 2nd epistle to the Corinthians (also currently being studied in Bible Class) will complement our ongoing journey through our Savior's earthly life!
Even as summer begins and many of us enjoy travel and vacation, we hope that these reminders of upcoming opportunities for worship, education, fellowship and service at Messiah will be helpful for you!
WEEKLY WORSHIP AND CLASS SCHEDULE
From now through August, we'll continue with one Divine Service held at 10:00 am on Sundays. Bible Class is held beforehand at 9:00 am. Sunday Services are scheduled to be livestreamed at
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The most recent service is viewable on our website's front page, www.messiahgr.org
We will also hold Divine Service on Monday nights at 7:00 pm from June 3rd through August 26th.
JUNE NEWSLETTER - PLUS WHAT'S NEW & NEXT
Our June newsletter is now online! Click here to preview or download it in its entirety. Paper copies of the newsletter are available for members and guests at the Welcome Center. We also post the newsletter (including monthly calendars) online at www.messiahgr.org/news; calendars are also online separately at www.messiahgr.org/calendar
Check the newsletter and our weekly announcements for details on these and other events:
Urdu Worship Service Saturday, June 15th at 5:00 pm. Led by Pastor Afzal Masih, this service will be held in the fellowship hall, with a Pakistani meal following. Urdu services are held on the third Saturday of each month; Messiah members and friends are welcome to attend!
High School Graduate Recognition Sunday, June 23rd at the end of the Divine Service.
Vacation Bible School Monday - Friday, June 24th - 28th from 9:00 to 11:45 am. This year's theme is Celebrate the Savior: Jesus Gives Us Joy! Registration and volunteer sign-ups are under way; contact VBS coordinator Steve Ledbetter for details. Click here to register children.
Community Picnic Sunday, August 25th following the Divine Service, sponsored by the Board of Outreach. Watch for more details and volunteer sign-ups in July!
FROM PASTOR ERIC (FROM THE JUNE NEWSLETTER):
As we see Sunday after Sunday of green, remember that the most ordinary time of the church year is still extraordinary for us mere mortals, because every Sunday is a celebration of the resurrection, and that our mortality will put on immortality. Hear the Word of God, receive the body and blood of Christ, worship your Savior alongside your brothers and sisters of Christ, none of which can adequately be described as ordinary. So, as we head into June, God watch over all those who travel, give thanks for all of His countless blessings, and never tire of receiving the gifts of God as part of His people, the church. Amen.
Pastor Eric
