Adult Activities
Church Service
Lay Reader
During each service, a member of our congregation reads the first and second Bible lessons for the day. These readings are from the revised common lectionary. The volunteer reader has at least a weeks notice to practice reading.
During each service, a member of our congregation reads the first and second Bible lessons for the day. These readings are from the revised common lectionary. The volunteer reader has at least a weeks notice to practice reading.
Minister's Assistant
Training is offered during the year for people who are interested in assisting the minister during worship. Some of the duties include helping with communion, readings, prayers, special ceremonies.
Training is offered during the year for people who are interested in assisting the minister during worship. Some of the duties include helping with communion, readings, prayers, special ceremonies.
Helping with Church Service Activities
This is a broad category that includes such things as helping with communion, being an usher, or providing special music. Opportunities vary and we are open to new ideas.
This is a broad category that includes such things as helping with communion, being an usher, or providing special music. Opportunities vary and we are open to new ideas.
Messiah's Singers
Our adult choir usually sings during the 10:30 Sunday worship service, but once a month we sing at the 8:00 service. We also join together in song with other choirs in the Point Place area for special events throughout the year.
Our adult choir usually sings during the 10:30 Sunday worship service, but once a month we sing at the 8:00 service. We also join together in song with other choirs in the Point Place area for special events throughout the year.
Messiah's Ringers
At the present time, our bell choir performs during worship only a few times a year, but our congregation would like to hear from us more often! The beautiful sound of the bells resonates throughout the sanctuary to Gods heart.
At the present time, our bell choir performs during worship only a few times a year, but our congregation would like to hear from us more often! The beautiful sound of the bells resonates throughout the sanctuary to Gods heart.
Altar Guild
The members of the altar guild care for everything in the chancel area; the altar, candles, paramants, banners and robes. They also set up for and clean up after communion.
The members of the altar guild care for everything in the chancel area; the altar, candles, paramants, banners and robes. They also set up for and clean up after communion.
Nursery Help
We have a nursery for children under 5 years of age. Would you like to help during one of our worship services?
Children and Youth Activities Help
There are many and varied activities from teacher, leader, helper, cook and many more to help the education and Christian growth of our young including YAP (Youth Activity Program) doing allof these activities.
We have a nursery for children under 5 years of age. Would you like to help during one of our worship services?
Children and Youth Activities Help
There are many and varied activities from teacher, leader, helper, cook and many more to help the education and Christian growth of our young including YAP (Youth Activity Program) doing allof these activities.
Christian Education
Adult Forums
This is an informal adult Sunday school class and is held at 9:15-10:15 a.m. so that parents can attend while their children are attending their own classes. Special interest classes are held during the year. Have an idea? Let us know.
This is an informal adult Sunday school class and is held at 9:15-10:15 a.m. so that parents can attend while their children are attending their own classes. Special interest classes are held during the year. Have an idea? Let us know.
Special Bible Study
Throughout the year we have special bible studys based on a particular subject.
These are often given in the evening to allow those unable to attend during the day.
These are often given in the evening to allow those unable to attend during the day.
Currently, we also have a special Men's Bible Study meeting twice a week in the evening .
Social Group / Activities
The Lunch Bunch
On the 2nd Friday of each month a group of ladies meet at church and go to different restaurant to enjoy lunch and each other's company. Join us. 'The more, the merrier!
Opportunities to Help Others
Funeral Dinners
We have a very dedicated group of people who provide meals after funerals at Messiah Lutheran Church. More people are needed to serve, provide food, and help clean up after the meals.
We have a very dedicated group of people who provide meals after funerals at Messiah Lutheran Church. More people are needed to serve, provide food, and help clean up after the meals.
Justice and Mercy Ministries (J.A.M.M.)
The focus of this group is on world hunger in conjunction with Mustard Seed.
Mustard Seed
The first Sunday of each month, Messiah's members contribute food to Mustard Seed's food bank.This organization is part of Messiah Lutheran Church Outreach Ministry. Collection are made the first of each month. Several members are volunteers working at our local Mustard Seed in Point Place (Toledo) serving people in need of food, clothing, furniture, etc.
The first Sunday of each month, Messiah's members contribute food to Mustard Seed's food bank.This organization is part of Messiah Lutheran Church Outreach Ministry. Collection are made the first of each month. Several members are volunteers working at our local Mustard Seed in Point Place (Toledo) serving people in need of food, clothing, furniture, etc.
Dartball
This is a dart game played with a large dart thrown underhand. The team has lots of fun and conpete with other local church teams! Call the church office for the team's schedule.
This is a dart game played with a large dart thrown underhand. The team has lots of fun and conpete with other local church teams! Call the church office for the team's schedule.