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Bible Bucks the Garage Sale Season Is Upon Us! While You Are Out, Please Consider Our Bible Bucks Market June 2018 Our Vision: To forever change lives through the Gospel of Jesus by be- coming an equipping, empowering, and mobilizing church in our commu- nity that displays the love of Christ and connects with people of all walks of life through worship, communion, service, fellowship, and compassion, led by the Holy Spirit and focused on the Great Commission (Mt 28.18-20). Table of Contents Mission Page Worship 7 Growth & Learning 9 Care & Nurture 19 Outreach & In Touch 21 Operations 25 Vision Statement 27 Our Mission To help people grow a faith in Jesus Christ that works in real life. Our Vision To forever change lives through the Gospel of Jesus by becoming an equipping, em- powering, and mobilizing church in our community that displays the love of Christ and connects with people of all walks of life through worship, communion, service, fellowship, and compassion, led by the Holy Spirit and focused on the Great Com- mission (Mt 28.18-20). Our Values for Ministry 1) To lift high in prayer the name of Jesus Christ in all we say and do; 2) To enable all persons to experience a worshipful relationship with Jesus Christ; 3) To nurture and empower all persons to be disciples through a small group cen- tered ministry that includes learning, service, fellowship, and spiritual growth; 4) To help every Christian discover her/his spiritual gifts for ministry; 5) To assist in the care of a hurting world. 2 June 2018 The Messenger CONGREGATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS Sun., June 3 – Graduate Recognition Sunday Sun., June 10 – Noisy Offering for Riley Hospital 10:15— Mental Health Ministry Meeting (Narthex) 10:00 — Couples Mission Retreat (Library) VBS – Monday, June 11 – Friday, June 15 Sun., June 17 – Father’s Day Sun., June 24 – National Youth Gathering Sending SAVE THE DATES Sun., July 8 — CIA Mission Trip Sending Sat., July 14 — ***Rock N Praise Block Party*** Sun., July 15 — Austin French Sun., July 22 — National Youth Gathering Presentation Sun., July 29 — CIA Mission Trip Presentation Sun., August 5 — Backpack Blessings Sun., August 19 — 9am-12pm — Day of Outreach Comedian/Musician Tony Wolf (time still to be determined) The Messenger June 2018 3 Getting to Know You Meme and I have shared wonderful occasions with families from Messi- ah. Laughter and smiles have dominated these gatherings. It has been a joy “getting to know” these families and we look forward to the oppor- tunity for more of these occasions. I have also shared some lunch experi- ences with people at their jobs which I will report in July’s Messenger. Call the office and let Karla get you on the schedule! Here’s a quick recap of our recent dinner experiences. Eric & Pam Easterday • Ate at Salvatori’s on March 3, 2018 • Daughter-in-Law is Pam Easterday, too (two)! Son is Patrick. • Cory Dold’s in-laws, Erica’s parents • Grandchildren – Lainey, Noah, Hunter, Aiden (and another grandson in the oven from Erica!) • Love Florida, go to the same vacation spot for years • Enjoy camping Grace Reed: • Ate at The Factory on March 10, 2018 • Showed us several family photos and heir- looms • Son, John, and family, in California • Has lived in her current residence for over 50 years! • Loves her church and church family • Thankful for Dave and Jaci Beard and others for helping with transportation 4 June 2018 The Messenger The Van WynGardens • Don and Karen, with son Steve and daughter-in- law Kacey • Ate at their home on April 14, 2018 • Don & Karen met in Chicago, neat story! • Enjoy traveling to Hilton Head, tennis, and play- ing games with family • We played “Sequence” with males vs. females, and the females won! Meme and I have since pur- chased the game. • Don has served on Council and Finance; Karen has taught Sunday School and participates in Bible studies. Barb and Rich Franklin • Ate at their home on May 5, 2018 • Rich smoked a pot roast on the grill and made homemade cheesecake • Two sons: Tony (Samantha), in Seymour, and Jeff, in Lafayette. • Nancy J. Berry is Barb’s mom. • They love visiting their sons when their sons’ schedules permit • Looking forward to downsizing • Rich participates in Hand Bells (started with sons’ participation even though he didn’t know how to read sheet music at first). Barb has led small groups. Both Rich and Barb have helped in the sound booth The Messenger June 2018 5 Summer Worship Summer is here, but that doesn’t mean that the church is on vacation. We are still busy doing God’s work, and every week brings new adventures. Here is a preview of what is happening in worship during this month. June 3 — Recognition of graduates. Kayla Reidenbach, one of our youth, will be preaching. June 10 — Riley Hospital Sunday. Ann and Justin Verba will share with us some of God’s healing work at Riley Children’s Hospital. June 17 — Fathers Day, with recognition of the roles that men play in God’s work here on earth. June 24 — Sending and blessing of our youth and adults who will be attending the Youth Gathering in Houston that week. By the way. .Sanctuary Choir mid-week rehearsals are over for the sea- son, but we will still be singing until the end of June. If you would like to sing with us, join us on Sunday mornings at 8:15 to learn the anthem that we will be singing during the first service that day. All are welcome! Soli Deo gloria! Glory be to God alone! For Messiah’s ministry of worship and music, Stan Engle 6 June 2018 The Messenger WORSHIP Rock n Praise Our next Rock N’ Praise service coincides with our 2018 Block Party. Our bands will in- clude Isaiah’s Vision, Amanda Baugh Band, and national recording artist, Austin French. In addition, Austin French will lead us in worship on Sunday, July 15th. Please plan on joining us for the Rock N’ Praise Block Party, July 14th, 4-8 PM. June 2018 Sunday Servers June 3 Acolytes 8:45 Sally Kissner; 11:15 Nursery Asst. 8:45 11:15 Assisting Minister Bill Marker Communion Asst. 8:45 Beth Crilly, Cory Dold 11:15 Deb Bruick, Kathy Johnsonbaugh, Richelle Rush Fellowship Host Prayerful and Loving Sisters (PALS) Lectors 8:45 Cindy Riebersal; 11:15 Aaron Diers Tellers Roger & Heidi Griebel, Vivian Lemmon Ushers 8:45 Denny & Kathy Ruprecht; 11:15 Dave Beard, Justin Beard Altar Flowers John & Donna Howard June 10 Acolytes 8:45 11:15 Emma Gernhardt Nursery Asst. 8:45 11:15 Assisting Minister Garry Pook Communion Asst. 8:45 Dick Ellison, Craig Hooker 11:15 Kent & Janet Hartman, Michelle Miller Fellowship Host PALS Lectors 8:45 Jan Johnson; 11:15 Jeff Gernhardt Tellers Frank & Lisa Feichter, Judy Klemm, Cali Edwards, Emily Keltner Ushers 8:45 Denny & Kathy Ruprecht; 11:15 Dave Beard, Justin Beard Altar Flowers Don Wiesenberg The Messenger June 2018 7 June 2018 Sunday Servers June 17 Acolytes 8:45 11:15 Mason Crum Nursery Asst. 8:45 11:15 Dominic Crum Assisting Minister Garry Pook Communion Asst. 8:45 Kristy Huffine, Jan Johnson 11:15 Karen Pannkuk, Bobbi Pearce, Richelle Rush Fellowship Host PALS Lectors 8:45 Joe Kinder; 11:15 Marlie Gernhardt Tellers Debbie Branfield, Cindy Wortman, Ann Verba Ushers 8:45 Denny & Kathy Ruprecht; 11:15 Dave Beard, Justin Beard Altar Flowers Nancy A. Berry June 24 Acolytes 8:45 Sally Kissner; 11:15 Nursery Asst. 8:45 11:15 Assisting Minister Garry Pook Communion Asst. 8:45 Sofia Gonzalez, Kim Murphy 11:15 Deb Bruick, Garry & Jean Pook Fellowship Host PALS Lectors 8:45 Kristy Huffine; 11:15 Michelle Miller Tellers Frank Feichter, Barb Franklin, Warren Harris Ushers 8:45 Denny & Kathy Ruprecht; 11:15 Dave Beard, Justin Beard Altar Flowers Kelli Bergan 8 June 2018 The Messenger GROWTH & LEARNING Getting to Know You This is in place! I’ve have been able to “Get to Know” some people recently and it has been very exciting. There are two ways this is taking place. Either “Lunch with PT” or “Dinner with Meme & PT.” Here are some dates for both occasions: Lunch w/PT Dinner w/Meme & PT 1. Tues, June 5-Fri, June 8 1. Sat, July 28 2. Wed, June 20-Fri, June 22 2. Sat, August 25 3. Sat, September 8 So, think about it. Please call Karla in the office (485-8716) to set a date for lunch or dinner according to the available dates. Looking forward to getting to know you! Peace, pt New Members @ Messiah We highly anticipate welcoming new members into our worshipping community. At Mes- siah, we believe joining a worship community is a serious commitment to follow Jesus as well as to the community. If you have an interest, please keep reading below. What does it mean to join the Messiah worshipping community? 1. Attend worship on a “regular” basis as a sign of faith in Jesus. 2. Participate in the life of our worshipping community, i.e. Bible study, small groups, family and student ministries, outreach, etc., to live out our faith in Jesus. 3. Incorporate the generosity of time and gifts as a practice of living faithfully in Jesus. 4. Participate in the pursuit of our Mission and Vision as we help people grow a faith in Jesus Christ that works in real life. Classes will be offered on in July and August (dates to still be determined), with installa- tion taking place on Sunday, August 26th, at the service of your preference. Please contact the office to register or ask additional questions.
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