Pastor Tami's eNote - December 8, 2023
Dear Messiah Family,
Last Sunday afternoon, the church building came to life with sounds, sights and tastes of the season during our Fa La La Family Fun Festival. Over 200 guests shared in games, crafts, caroling, all topped off with a delicious warm soup and freshly baked bread supper. I am so grateful for our Director of Community Engagement, Heather Felt’s masterful project management skills as well as her grace and flexibility. She built a great team of servants who helped extend welcoming Messiah hospitality to our guests. I am so grateful to all who served. Here’s a few pictures from the day.
Last Sunday afternoon, the church building came to life with sounds, sights and tastes of the season during our Fa La La Family Fun Festival. Over 200 guests shared in games, crafts, caroling, all topped off with a delicious warm soup and freshly baked bread supper. I am so grateful for our Director of Community Engagement, Heather Felt’s masterful project management skills as well as her grace and flexibility. She built a great team of servants who helped extend welcoming Messiah hospitality to our guests. I am so grateful to all who served. Here’s a few pictures from the day.
This Sunday
I will continue in our Advent sermon series with a message titled God is Gracious. By looking at the birth of John, we’ll see how while we can never have certainty in life, we can have faith and trust. And when our faith is well-placed, our doubts or questions can lead us to a deeper faith in our most gracious God.
Also, this Sunday, you’re invited to the last Discover Messiah gathering for the year. This is an opportunity to learn more about Messiah Church, your pastors, what it means to become a member of Messiah Church and how to get connected. We’ll gather this Sunday, December 10 at 11:45 am in the Fireside Room (on the lower level). Even if you are not "new," if you have never attended a Discover Messiah, you are invited! Lunch will be provided - please RSVP to Heather Felt at hfelt@messiahchurch.org or (763) 473-6968 ext. 114
It's going to be another great day of worshiping our Lord! I hope you will join me in worship – in-person or online.
I will continue in our Advent sermon series with a message titled God is Gracious. By looking at the birth of John, we’ll see how while we can never have certainty in life, we can have faith and trust. And when our faith is well-placed, our doubts or questions can lead us to a deeper faith in our most gracious God.
Also, this Sunday, you’re invited to the last Discover Messiah gathering for the year. This is an opportunity to learn more about Messiah Church, your pastors, what it means to become a member of Messiah Church and how to get connected. We’ll gather this Sunday, December 10 at 11:45 am in the Fireside Room (on the lower level). Even if you are not "new," if you have never attended a Discover Messiah, you are invited! Lunch will be provided - please RSVP to Heather Felt at hfelt@messiahchurch.org or (763) 473-6968 ext. 114
It's going to be another great day of worshiping our Lord! I hope you will join me in worship – in-person or online.
A Service of Healing and Hope
The gaiety of the holiday season has a way of emphasizing day-to-day struggles with grief, depression, anxiety, and fear. I invite you to join us tomorrow, December 9 at 2 pm for a service of comfort, hope, and healing. You can expect music that will lift the soul, prayers that comfort, solitude that soothes, and a message of hope and healing from our Pastor of Congregational Care, Brian Hacklander. Perhaps you know someone who is struggling. Invite them to come with you or come alone. You can attend in person or online live at MessiahChurch.org/live. A fellowship time with warm beverages and treats will follow.
The gaiety of the holiday season has a way of emphasizing day-to-day struggles with grief, depression, anxiety, and fear. I invite you to join us tomorrow, December 9 at 2 pm for a service of comfort, hope, and healing. You can expect music that will lift the soul, prayers that comfort, solitude that soothes, and a message of hope and healing from our Pastor of Congregational Care, Brian Hacklander. Perhaps you know someone who is struggling. Invite them to come with you or come alone. You can attend in person or online live at MessiahChurch.org/live. A fellowship time with warm beverages and treats will follow.
Family News
Long time Messiah Church member, Gary Ruckdaschel entered the Church Triumphant on November 29, 2023. Gary passed very peacefully with his wife, Nancy and niece, Lisa beside him. Gary and Nancy joined Messiah in 2000. Gary was an important member of our Messiah Church family and will never be forgotten. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, December 21 at 1p with a visitation beginning at noon. Please hold Nancy and her family in your prayers for God’s peace and comfort.
Long time Messiah Church member, Gary Ruckdaschel entered the Church Triumphant on November 29, 2023. Gary passed very peacefully with his wife, Nancy and niece, Lisa beside him. Gary and Nancy joined Messiah in 2000. Gary was an important member of our Messiah Church family and will never be forgotten. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, December 21 at 1p with a visitation beginning at noon. Please hold Nancy and her family in your prayers for God’s peace and comfort.
In Christ's love,
Pastor Tami
Pastor Tami
Tami Luckhardt
Messiah Church Senior Pastor
(763) 473-6968 ext. 103
tluckhardt@messiahchurch.org
Messiah Church Senior Pastor
(763) 473-6968 ext. 103
tluckhardt@messiahchurch.org
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