Messiah Weekly - Messiah Lutheran Church, Auburn WA
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4 2019 Messiah Lutheran Church Christmas Hampers The annual Christmas Hamper Program is upon us and we need your help! The Christmas tree with Ornament tags is up in the Gathering Space and still has many tags left!!! Messiah Lutheran Church (MLC) members have distributed “Christmas Hampers” to families in need in our community for over 50 years. Gifts: There will be an ornament for everyone on the small tree in the Gathering Space. You are encouraged to take as many ornaments as you would like. Purchase and wrap a gift for the person listed and return the gift with the ornamental card attached no later than Tuesday, December 17th. When you take an ornament, please sign your name and your telephone number on the list that is provided beside the tree. Cash and Food: Cash gifts for food purchases are being accepted now. Checks should be made payable to ‘Messiah Lutheran Church’ with an indication it is for “Hampers.” We’d like to raise approximately $5,000 for bulk purchase of food for 60 families. There will be sign-up sheets posted in the Gathering Space next to the tree for donations of turkeys, hams and cookies. For storage and freshness, we ask that you bring these items on Tuesday, December 17 th . Schedule of events for the week of December 18-21: WEDNESDAY, DEC. 18: Set up tables in Galli Hall. Tape and distribute the boxes. Starting time is 5:00 p.m. We will need a few strong people for setting up tables and many hands for assembling and distributing the boxes. THURSDAY, DEC. 19: We will need 5 to 6 people with trucks or SUVs to meet at 8:30 a.m. at Fred Meyer. We will load up trucks and bring everything to the church, unload it, and divide it into the individual families’ assigned boxes. This is where the majority of work/fun takes place; there is plenty of work for everyone who can join us. Work at the church will begin at 9:00 a.m. until we are done! If you can meet us with a truck or SUV, please let us know! On Thursday we will also be working on clothing room and distributing and wrapping gifts starting about 10 a.m. There are lots of small tasks! FRIDAY, DEC. 20: Time to fine tune gi fts, distribute bakery goods, cookies, work on clothing room, make calls for gifts that have not arrived yet, wrap gifts for last minute adds, etc., starting at 9:00 a.m. SATURDAY, DEC. 21: CHRISTMAS HAMPERS PICKUP/DELIVERY DAY! This is the day when we will need people to make deliveries, greet the public, carry boxes to cars, and clean up. We should all try to be at the church around 8:30 a.m., doors open promptly at 9:00 a.m. Please feel free to contact us and let us know when you are available to volunteer your time, or just show up at any of the times listed. Your presence and assistance is always appreciated. Remember to wear comfortable walking shoes and casual clothing. Thank you so much to all who have and will make this project so much fun and so worthwhile. Laurie and Dwight Bishop [email protected] (206) 678-7544 Sheilia and Mike McLaughlin (253) 886-0925 1 Adult Education The Adult Education Class meets today at 9:30am in Classroom E. On December 15 and 22 Pastor Jim Rismiller will be teaching class on The First Testament (OT): A Book of Grace Pointing to Jesus. We will explore how the same God of grace fills the whole Bible not just the New Testament and look for the shadows of Jesus from the story of creation until his birth. Holy Communion All are welcome to the Lord’s table, and this always includes children! We believe that the Risen Christ comes to us in, with, and under the bread and wine of Holy Communion with gifts of forgiveness, life, and salvation for all. Please indicate your intention to receive bread and wine with open hands. Folded hands signifies that you choose to receive a blessing rather than bread and wine. Gluten free wafers are also available. We practice communion by intinction—the dipping of bread into either the larger chalice of wine or, for those who prefer, the smaller chalice of grape juice. In the name of the Risen Christ, welcome to the Lord’s Table. Welcome Welcome to Messiah Lutheran Church. No matter who you are, you are welcome here! Our hope is that through Messiah’s worship, fellowship, and acts of service, you will experience a caring place to belong and exciting growth in your faith. Following Jesus is what we do, and we invite you along as a companion with us on the journey. Messiah Weekly December 15-22, 2019 “And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8b Midweek Advent Meal and Worship Join us for our Midweek Advent meal and worship on Wednesday, December 18. We will be having theme dinners each week and using Holden Evening Prayer Service as our worship service following dinner. The meal on December 18th will be taco night! The staff will provide meat and beans. Bring your favorite toppings and shells to share. Please contact Tia Monsen if you have questions. Christmas Eve Organ Concert Join our organist, Katie Walda, for her annual Christmas Eve Organ Concert with music of J.S. Bach, Corelli, and Walda. This year the organ concert will include instrumentalists Brian and Melinda Wharton, Shannon and Andrew Spicciati, and Heather Caffoe. Music includes: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, with oboe and organ (Walda improv), Wake, Awake with violin and organ (Bach), Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring, with flute and organ (Bach), Pastorale from Corelli’s Christmas Concerto for strings and organ. The concert will begin at 10:30pm on Christmas Eve. 2nd Annual Congregation Christmas Party Join us TONIGHT Sunday, December 15th at 5:00pm for this all-ages event. We will have a baked potato bar, cookies and beverages. Please bring your favorite baked potato topping to share. We will be watching “Elf”, singing Christmas carols, decorating cookies and doing Christmas crafts. Please come and share in the holiday spirit with your Messiah Family!
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2019 Messiah Lutheran Church Christmas Hampers
The annual Christmas Hamper Program is upon us and we need your help! The Christmas tree with
Ornament tags is up in the Gathering Space and still has many tags left!!! Messiah Lutheran Church (MLC)
members have distributed “Christmas Hampers” to families in need in our community for over 50 years.
Gifts: There will be an ornament for everyone on the small tree in the Gathering Space. You are
encouraged to take as many ornaments as you would like. Purchase and wrap a gift for the person listed and
return the gift with the ornamental card attached no later than Tuesday, December 17th. When you take an
ornament, please sign your name and your telephone number on the list that is provided beside the tree.
Cash and Food: Cash gifts for food purchases are being accepted now. Checks should be made payable to
‘Messiah Lutheran Church’ with an indication it is for “Hampers.” We’d like to raise approximately $5,000 for
bulk purchase of food for 60 families. There will be sign-up sheets posted in the Gathering Space next to the tree
for donations of turkeys, hams and cookies. For storage and freshness, we ask that you bring these items on
Tuesday, December 17th.
Schedule of events for the week of December 18-21:
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 18: Set up tables in Galli Hall. Tape and distribute the boxes. Starting time is 5:00 p.m.
We will need a few strong people for setting up tables and many hands for assembling and distributing the boxes.
THURSDAY, DEC. 19: We will need 5 to 6 people with trucks or SUVs to meet at 8:30 a.m. at Fred Meyer.
We will load up trucks and bring everything to the church, unload it, and divide it into the individual families’
assigned boxes. This is where the majority of work/fun takes place; there is plenty of work for everyone who can
join us. Work at the church will begin at 9:00 a.m. until we are done! If you can meet us with a truck or SUV,
please let us know!
On Thursday we will also be working on clothing room and distributing and wrapping gifts starting about 10 a.m.
There are lots of small tasks!
FRIDAY, DEC. 20: Time to fine tune gifts, distribute bakery goods, cookies, work on clothing room, make
calls for gifts that have not arrived yet, wrap gifts for last minute adds, etc., starting at 9:00 a.m.
SATURDAY, DEC. 21: CHRISTMAS HAMPERS PICKUP/DELIVERY DAY! This is the day when we will need
people to make deliveries, greet the public, carry boxes to cars, and clean up. We should all try to be at the church
around 8:30 a.m., doors open promptly at 9:00 a.m.
Please feel free to contact us and let us know when you are available to volunteer your time, or just show up at
any of the times listed. Your presence and assistance is always appreciated. Remember to wear comfortable
walking shoes and casual clothing. Thank you so much to all who have and will make this project so much fun
and so worthwhile.
Laurie and Dwight Bishop [email protected] (206) 678-7544 Sheilia and Mike McLaughlin (253) 886-0925
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Adult Education
The Adult Education Class meets today at 9:30am
in Classroom E.
On December 15 and 22 Pastor Jim Rismiller
will be teaching class on The First Testament
(OT): A Book of Grace Pointing to Jesus. We will
explore how the same God of grace fills the
whole Bible not just the New Testament and
look for the shadows of Jesus from the story of
creation until his birth. Holy Communion
All are welcome to the Lord’s table, and this always
includes children! We believe that the Risen Christ
comes to us in, with, and under the bread and wine
of Holy Communion with gifts of forgiveness, life,
and salvation for all.
Please indicate your intention to receive bread and
wine with open hands. Folded hands signifies that
you choose to receive a blessing rather than bread
and wine. Gluten free wafers are also available.
We practice communion by intinction—the dipping
of bread into either the larger chalice of wine or, for
those who prefer, the smaller chalice of grape juice.
In the name of the Risen Christ, welcome to the
Lord’s Table.
Welcome
Welcome to Messiah Lutheran Church. No matter
who you are, you are welcome here! Our hope is that
through Messiah’s worship, fellowship, and acts of
service, you will experience a caring place to belong
and exciting growth in your faith. Following Jesus is
what we do, and we invite you along as a companion
with us on the journey.
M e s s i a h We e k l y December 15-22, 2019
“And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy
and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8b
Midweek Advent Meal and
Worship
Join us for our Midweek Advent meal and worship
on Wednesday, December 18. We will be having
theme dinners each week and using Holden
Evening Prayer Service as our worship service
following dinner. The meal on December 18th will
be taco night! The staff will provide meat and
beans. Bring your favorite toppings and shells to
share. Please contact Tia Monsen if you have
questions.
Christmas Eve Organ Concert
Join our organist, Katie Walda, for her annual
Christmas Eve Organ Concert with music of J.S.
Bach, Corelli, and Walda. This year the organ
concert will include instrumentalists Brian and
Melinda Wharton, Shannon and Andrew Spicciati,
and Heather Caffoe. Music includes: O Come, O
Come, Emmanuel, with oboe and organ (Walda
improv), Wake, Awake with violin and organ
(Bach), Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring, with flute and
organ (Bach), Pastorale from Corelli’s Christmas
Concerto for strings and organ. The concert will
begin at 10:30pm on Christmas Eve.
2nd Annual Congregation
Christmas Party
Join us TONIGHT Sunday, December 15th at 5:00pm
for this all-ages event. We will have a baked potato
bar, cookies and beverages. Please bring your
favorite baked potato topping to share. We will be
watching “Elf”, singing Christmas carols, decorating
cookies and doing Christmas crafts. Please come and
share in the holiday spirit with your Messiah Family!
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Messiah Staff Holds in Prayer
Requests for prayers: Mary Eastman, Don Edwards, Greg & Paul Exley, Charlotte Graham, Molly Grube,
Adam Hartong, Evelyn Miller, Grant Miller, Jane Nelson, Don Rau, Cindee Reamy, Doreen Shaver, Maxine Stehr,
Mardy Stevens, Carol Taylor, Sarah Trott, Erik and Nick Welch; the Miles family, following the death of Frank
Miles.
Ongoing prayer concerns: Gavin Charbonneau, Joan Daugherty, Traci Donohue, Kari Fulbright, Matt
Gartner, Bea & Ron Girdler, Irene Gordon, Dottie Grebe, Gerry Gronewold, Martha Guerrero, Kay Gunderson,
Bonnie Hagen, Holly Hammond, Whitney Hanson, Marc Harris, Betsy Henderson, Marcia Hoover, Kris Knudtson,
Jimmie Kramlich, Don Minnick, Marcia Nash, Dick Ode, Everett Rom, Anita Russell, Katie Walda, Lori Wollum.
In the Military: Jeff Fitzmorris, Lucas Fitzmorris, Ray Hardaway, Sam Harris, Kenny Hendrickson, Daryl
Johnson, Madeline Almodivar Sanabria and J.R. Sawyer.
Every Tuesday, our staff prays for the persons listed above. If you would like to be included in our staff prayers, please contact the church office at 253.833.5280. Individuals will be in our prayers for four consecutive weeks. To be included after the four weeks, please call us again, let us know how you are doing, and we will continue to hold
Upcoming Events
Sunday, December 15th: Children and Youth
Christmas Program, 10:45am, Galli Hall
Sunday, December 15th: Church Christmas
Party and Movie, 5:00pm, Galli Hall
Wednesday, December18th: Midweek Advent
Potlucks and Worship, 6:00pm, Gathering
Space/Galli Hall
Wednesday, December 18th-Saturday,
December 21: Messiah Christmas Hampers,
Galli Hall
Sunday, December 22nd: Special Music Sunday,
8:15am, 9:30am and 10:45 Worship
Tuesday, December 24th: Christmas Eve
Worship Services, 5:00pm Family Worship,
7:30pm Candlelight Worship with Piano and
Guitar, 10:30pm Organ Concert, 11:00pm
Traditional Candlelight Worship with Organ.
Wednesday, December 25th: Christmas Day
Worship Service, 11:00am, Sanctuary
Sunday, December 29th: Christmas Hymn Sing
with Holy Communion, 8:30am and
10:00am, Sanctuary
Thursday Morning Bible Study
The Thursday morning Bible study meets in the
quilting room at 11:00am. We just finished a
conversation with Paul’s First Letter to the
Corinthians. Our study now tackles Mark’s
gospel. Come and join the fellowship for good
conversation, learning, and the coffee is always on.
Class will take a break on December 26 and
January 2. It will resume on January 9th.
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Messiah This Week Sunday 12/15
8:15am Worship Sanctuary
9:30am Worship Sanctuary
9:30am Education Hour Classrooms
10:45am Christmas Program Galli Hall
12:30pm New Covenant Sanctuary
2:00pm Community Meal Gathering Space
5:0pm Christmas Party Galli Hall
Monday 12/16
9:00am Valley Christian Galli Hall
7:00pm Messiah Ringers Sanctuary
Tuesday 12/17
11:00am Staff Meeting Office
5:00pm 7th Day Adventist G. Space/Sanctuary
5:00pm Valley Christian Galli hall
Wednesday 12/18
6:00am Kiwanis Gathering Space
8:30am Food Bank Gathering Space
9:00am Hampers Galli Hall
9:30am Care Team Office
6:00pm Midweek Advent G. Space/Galli
Meal/Worship
Thursday 12/19
9:00am Hampers Galli Hall
11:00am Bible Study Quilting Room
12:00pm SWW Group Gathering Space
5:30pm Spirit Fest Meal Gathering Space
6:00pm Worship Teams Sanctuary/Galli
7:30pm Messiah Chorale Music Room
Friday 12/20
9:00am Hampers Galli Hall
8:00pm New Covenant Youth Room
Saturday 12/21
9:00am Hampers Galli Hall/G. Space
4:00pm 7th Day Adventist Chapel/Sanctuary
Next Sunday 12/22
8:15am Worship Sanctuary
9:30am Worship Sanctuary
9:30am Education Hour Classrooms
10:45am Worship Galli Hall
12:30pm New Covenant Sanctuary
2:00pm Community Meal Gathering Space
6:00pm Youth Party Galli Hall
Messiah Food Bank
The Food Bank would like gently used warm
clothing items to distribute each Wednesday.
Jackets, sweatshirts, sweaters, gloves and hats are
needed. Please contact Phyllis Steinle (253-833-
7799) if you have questions. The Food Bank will
distribute food on Tuesday, December 24th and
Tuesday, December 31st for the 2 weeks of
Christmas. The Food Bank will go back to its
Wednesday distribution on January 8th.
Messiah Family Choir
Our next Family Choir anthem will be “Away in a
Manger”, sung at the 5:00pm service on Christmas
Eve. Family Choir is an opportunity for anyone who
wants to sing to share their voice in a choral setting
during the worship service. All ages, experience, and
ability levels are encouraged to join with no
commitment or extra rehearsals. Children are
encouraged to participate! Copies of the sheet
music will be available in the bulletin and on the
website.
Grief Caring Group
Do you find the "holidays" difficult, depressing or
lonely? Please join Grief Caring Friends Blaine
Benjamin and Judy Ruud for fellowship and sharing.
The group will meet in the Sigmar Chapel on Sunday,
December 22, 2019 at 9:30am.
Thank You!
A big thank you to all who helped decorate for
Advent and Christmas: Duane & Beth Gatzke,
Chuck and Sharon Carlson, Charlie & Kim
Radabaugh, Ross & Kam Chamberlain, Gary
Desimone, Will & Marlene Anderson, Ashley
Ray, Ron & Linda Eskesen, Mary Lou Macarius,
Will & Becky Lathrop, Will, Jen, Will and Ava
Lathrop, Dale & Shelly Schossow, Walt Bishop
and Leon Chute.
