Sabbatical Time at Messiah

The Ministry Council has approved a three month sabbatical for Pastor Greg and the Messiah Family from June 13th through August 29th. It has been 8 years since our last sabbatical. Pastor Greg's sabbatical will focus on rest and renewal including travel and retreats with Kim, reading and study about transforming congregations in changing communities.

During our shared sabbatical, life at Messiah may be a bit different, but it will go on! Here are some key pieces and information you will need:

1. Worship: Vicar David Mayen will lead a majority of our worship services and preach once a month.

Lay members of Messiah will be preaching including: the National Youth Gathering Participants, Sandy Rose, Martin Malley, Jayme Wiederin, Randy Schriener, and Sam Everson. In addition, Assistants to the Bishop, Richard Sheridan and Rebecca Sheridan will each be with us on a Sunday to lead worship and preach. We will also be lead by our regular Assisting Ministers at 8:30 and by Assisting Ministers at 10:30.

2. Pastoral Care:  Our Pastoral Care Team of Doni Schroeder, Louise Kvasnicka, Sharon Dickman and Donna Bright will continue to visit our homebound members and do hospital follow-up. Erin Kampschnieder, Director of Discipleship, has been contracted for additional hours this summer to cover hospital and crisis calls. She, along with Jean Menard in the office, will serve as "first responders." If you have any pastoral care needs contact them first. Vicar David Mayen will be available this summer for pastoral care needs and Pastors Erik Boye, Mark Fry, Wenda Fry and Glenn Harless will also be available for crisis and funerals. They can also be contacted through Erin or Jean.

3. Faith Formation: As the sabbatical is happening during the summer months, there is little scheduled for faith formation. However, lay teams are in place to do the planning and preparation for next fall. When September rolls around we will hit the ground running with another year of growing disciples!

4.Mobile Food Pantry: The MFP will continue during the summer months under passionate, capable leadership as it has all year.

5. Office hours and contacts: Office hours are 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Monday through Thursday and 8:00 am - 12 noon Fridays. The office phone number is 402.331.5510. For emergencies outside of office hours contact (in this order):

Vicar David Mayen (402) 812-4317

Erin Kampschnieder, Director of Discipleship:   402.990.3192

Joe Miller, President of Ministry Council 402-592-5740

July Newsletter

Discipleship  

   Have a great summer of fun!   

We are currently putting together a team to oversee and coordinate children's ministry (preK-6) at Messiah.  If interested find out more from Pastor Greg or Ministry Council member Amanda Blomberg  (402-598-1144 or ajblomberg33@gmail.com).

NOTE:

Senior High continues under the leadership of Erin, and Max and Natalie Fleming. Great plans for fellowship, service and discipleship are all underway!

July 5th: Love Wins Discussion, Chapter 2 

July 12th: Send off for National Youth Gathering 

July 19th: NO SHY 

July 26th: Unity Service and Picnic 

        *Youth helpers for yard activities 

July 12th-19th: ELCA National Youth Gathering in Detroit, MI 

August 2nd: 6PM National Youth Gathering Shareholder Dinner  

Senior High Youth Newsletter

Twitter: @MessiahSrYouth

Facebook:   Messiah Lutheran Senior High Youth    

Rebecca Circle:  Not scheduled to meet in July.    

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FINANCE SECTION OF NEWSLETTER: 

In May the General Fund balance decreased to $53,168 as expenses exceeded income by $1,769, which included the payment for the first half of the web site renewal project.

The Imagine Balance is $13,676.

Our Mission Share is current at 10% of Current Expense offerings. The Sudanese Worshiping Community transfers 10% of their offerings to the Messiah General Fund.

The graph below shows the Income, Expenses and General Fund balance by month for the past 13 months.

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