Tuesday, February 09, 2010
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Welcome Messiah Lutheran Church
messiah_with_crossWe are located in Point Place,
part of Toledo, Ohio.
We have
a long history
as a
fishing community.
Our
community members
work
hard to fulfill the needs of
their families


As Jesus told Peter and
his brother, tending their
fishing trade along the shores
of the Sea of Galilee, to
"
Come, follow me, and I will
make you fishers of men
",
(Matthew 4:18-20),
we here at
Messiah Lutheran Church are also the Lord's
"fishers".
We open our arms and hearts to all who want to learn and be part of those
who live in the "light" of God's love,forgiveness and promise of eternal life
.

As a fisherman, fishing to feed himself and his family, also find peace and the
wonders of God's day and creations, we, and you,
will find peace walking in
God's light and bringing that light to others.

Come and be a fisher for God along with us at Messiah. Feed yourself and
help us feed the hungry sitting along the shore needing to be fed; needing
to be "nourished" with the food of life and needing to find the peace that
only God's food and promise of forgiveness and everlasting life can bring.

 
           FEBRUARY

In this month of February with it's
thoughts and celebration of love,
let us keep those thoughts to
guide our lives each day.

As Jesus the Christ set the example,
let us follow in his
ways.         

Love is patient, love is kind.
It does not envy, it does not boast,
it is not proud. It is not rude,
it is not self-seeking,
it is not easily angered,
it keeps no record of wrong

Love does not delight in evil
but
rejoices with the truth.
It always protects,
always trusts,
always hopes,
always perseveres."

I CORINTHIANS 13:4-7 NIV 
                
 

                                                     ash_wed_cross
  February 17th begins this year the 40-day liturgical season
with Ash Wednesday and concluding with the Great Vigil of Easter.

Lent
is considered a time of penance and
discipline.
Join us Ash Wednesday for a special Worship Service at 11am.


To learn more about the seasons of the Lutheran Calendar,
--> go to page 2 of
Worship Services.

 

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Pastor VanBrussel reminds of what Lent could and should be
with a Lenten challenge. Read about this challenge in his message.

                     About Us>Pastor's Message
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                  Sherry, our Parish Nurse,
   reminds of the importance of the special friends in our lives.
Read how God sends very special people into our lives in her message
.

         Resources>Health Ministry>Parish Nurse Message
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                              Sending Financial Help to Haiti
As a result of the earthquake in Haiti, and that Port-au-Prince was so severely damaged, it is estimated that people only have a four-day supply of food and little or no clean water. I am asking you to join with me in collecting bottled water and toiletries to be sent over with disaster relief crews.
There will be a collection bin Messiah's Gathering Space.

                          Thrivent members
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, in response to the devastation
caused by the earthquake in Haiti,
has announed a
$1 million challenge to its members across the country.

Thrivent Financial
will match $1 for every $2 donated by
Thrivent Financial members up to
$1 million
           
(for the potential of generating $3 million ).
Funds will be directed to
four Lutheran organizations
to support their Haiti earthquake relief efforts
:
- Lutheran World Relief,        - LCMS World Relief
- ELCA Disaster Response,    - Human Care and WELS
- Committee on Relief.
Thrivent Financial members interested in making a financial gift
to help
earthquake victims in Haiti can make their donation
     online at:
www.thrivent.com/helpinghaiti
     by phone at 1-800-236-3736 between
7 a.m. and 6 p.m.
              Central Time, Monday through Friday.
-->When prompted, please say
"directory"
                           then enter ext. 83003.
Thrivent Financial will add a maximum of $250

 per member donation
Donations will be accepted through March 31, 2010.
Thank you so much for all you do to support Thrivent!
If you have questions or need anything please don't hesitate to let me know
.
Nancy A. Reiter
    Lutheran Engagement Specialist - Eastern Great Lakes Region
    14492 Sheldon Road, Suite 350,
    Plymouth, MI 48170

Direct: 734-459-6300      Emal: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

If paying by check:
-->make the check payable to a relief organization such as:
     Lutheran World Relief or ELCA Disaster Response
    with "Helping Haiti" in the memo line. 
 
-->mail the check to; Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
                              4321 N. Ballard Dr. 
                              Appleton, WI 54919


Here are other sources for donating and helping:
            Hope for Haiti Now
https://www.hopeforhaitinow.org/
(donation to multiple organizations with single donation)

             Network for Good
https://www.hopeforhaitinow.org/
(has many separate links for donations and other ways to help)
 
Worship Services (page 2)
for explanations of the special
Lutheran Calendar Worship Services.
**What are they?
**Why are they important in our
Christian lives?
---Click any date on the (menu)Calendar
to see that day's schedule.
-->Chose different calendar views
from day to year scheduled events
at the top of the page.

-->Click on any date or event
for specifics and more information.
For more information and pictures
about the church and special activities
-->Press "read more" at the bottom
of this page
-->Press Home on the Main Menu
to return to the Welcome page.

To find all the many areas of
interest, information, help, music

---explore the many "link" areas
on the left "Menu Bar
 

News Flash

Valentine’s Day 
 Dinner...Feb. 12
(Youth fund raiser)

Youth Bell Choir
  February 14
  2nd service

     Feb.
 14
  Boy Scout's
 
 All-You-Can Eat 
Speghetti Dinner

   12:00--2:30

Sunday, February 14,
     Reverends
 Loren Lars Ol-so
          
and           
  Katherine Lee   
   Ewald Olson     

    installed as    
    Co-Pastors    

     St. Paul's
Lutheran Church
 

 

 


  
 
 
AWAKE TONIGHT TOUR Gospel rapper TobyMac Christian rocker  Skillet 
Sun. MAR. 21-7:00 P.M. Lucas County Arena   

 

 

See:
Special Upcoming
Events
for details and updates
of News Flash events.

 
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We
welcome your questions,
comments and suggestions.

Messiah Lutheran Church
4703 Summit Street
Toledo Ohio, 43611
419-726-0049


Messiah's webmaster
(The above is a link.)

Events Calendar

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Today's Bible Reading