The following are special programs here at Messiah answering Christ's call to
mission and ministry.  We are called through Christ to help those in need as well
as spread the Word of God, whether in our own church and community, neighbors close to home or oceans away.
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FEED YOUR NEIGHBOR
The first Sunday of every month, we have a special collection of nonperishable
food products to help those in our community in need of food.  This food collected by the children during the service is then donated to our local Mustard Seed for distribution.

AGAPE
The third Tuesday of each month, members of Messiah help serve a hot meal
to members of our sister church, Salem Lutheran.  This has proven to me a very positive service program for all involved and looked forward to by the Salem community.

TOLEDOANS UNITED FOR SOCIAL ACTION (TUSA)
Messiah plays an active role in TUSA and it's very important objectives to improve the welfare and protection of all members of our community near and far.

TUSA unites, organizes, and trains leaders from diverse congregations
to build a powerful community voice. Individually and collectively, we empower ourselves, hold officials accountable, achieve systemic change, and promote fairness, justice, and democracy in Toledo and in Lucas County.

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For more information see TUSA's website:  http://www.toledoans.us/index.shtml

COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND
Taking communion to those unable to attend our services, provides the so important opportunity to partake of the bread and wine reassuring of God's
forgiveness through the death and resurrection of His son Jesus Christ. It also provides much appreciated social contact and connection with our Christian family at Messiah.  Those who take this service into each home,
come away feeling the power of God's Spirit as much as those who were
given the communion visit.

YOUTH ADVENTURE PROGRAM (Y.A.P.)
This is an after-school program for first through sixth graders of the community. It is held on Wednesdays from 4-6 p.m. and is full of fun, crafts, friends and games, along with a bible lesson.  A delicious dinner provides an additional and welcomed benefit to this youth ministry.

OUTDOORS LUTHERAN MINISTRIES CAMP
We have sent our youth to camp for the last 18 years,

THE LUTHERAN NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING
This fun and inspirational activity is provided every 3 years for our older youth.
Except for $75 out of their own pocket, the youth raise money to make this trip.
Last year, Each youth attending made a donation of $60 toward
The World Hunger Appeal.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Over 100 children from Messiah, Point Place United Church of Christ
and the community attended this fun and learning experience during.
Both churches working together provided a wonderful experience for all.

MOM'S MORNING OUT
This once a month special morning gives the community mothers of young children a chance to meet, socialize, learn helpful information to aid their
child-raising and partake in a special craft. Childcare is provided during this time.

GENTLE EXERCISE CLASS
This class lead by our parish nurse meets twice a week.  The exercise is meant to increase stamina and body strength.  It consists of stretching and moving different body parts using elastic exercise bands, balls and small hand barbells.

QUILTING
The Church "quilting" group create small quilts.  the quilts are donated to homeless shelters such as Sparrow's Nest for the house of woman of need.

ALTERNATIVE GIFT SALE
This is a special event to raise money through the sale of a variety of specially made gifts and crafts.  The money raised is then donated to agencies helping
those in need.  Part of this day we will have a Silent Auction with the proceeds
going to the woman's shelter, The Sparrow's Nest. Last year we raised over $1,000.

THE ORANDO PROJECT
Orlando meaning "pray" is an ongoing project that accepts donations for the
Sparrow's Nest such as toiletries, women's clothes, books ect. 
--We will have a Silent Auction during the Alternative gift sale with the
   proceeds going to Sparrow's Nest. 
--We will also have a penny drive during the month of December.
  Collected pennies will also be donated to Sparrow's Nest. 

CHRISTMAS GIFT PACKAGES
Gift baskets and Gift certificates for food are presented to families of need.
We helped 47 people last year.

Many Outreach and Ministry help is through the HEALTH CARE MINISTRY TEAM.
The following are all made possible with the co-operation of this team with our
Parish Nurse, the pastor, other teams, and many of our Messiah members.
Some of these are described in greater detail above and other sections of our website.

Homebound Holy Communion                Hospital visits           Remembrance cards
Fellowship Hour after worship         A prayer chain          Mom's Morning Out Community Blood Drive                     Flu-shot clinic           Christmas Caroling
Blood Pressure Screening                 Healing Service        Funeral Dinners
Errands for needy members              Women's Retreat      Health articles
Bereavement mailings                        In-home visits
"Loaves and Fishes" Program

In the past, Messiah has sponsored several sport teams.
At the present time, we are sponsoring our DARTBALL team formed in 1992,
There are 12-14 members and eight Lutheran congregations participating.

AN ENDOWMENT FUND
Through donated contribution to an endowment fund, we are able to draw the
"interest" to help mission and ministry for the congregation.  This fund has helped to fund our seminary student as well as for our first intern.