Thank You
Thank You
To the congregation for the generous Christmas gift presented to Jean and me last week. To the Worship Committee of Messiah for decorating our church, the children of Messiah for their wonderful Christmas program, our adult choir and our cantor Ann Daman, and of course to Steve and Linda Trahan for their devoted service in all our divine liturgies! God bless you all!
Pr. Ledic +
Lutheran's For Life
Lutheran's For Life
Life Quotes
January 4 "Everything
created before the creation of human life was for the creation of
human life. The setting God created for human life and the way He created human
life and the way He continues to create human life, gives human life special
value." Rev. Dr. James I. Lamb, executive director of Lutherans For
Life
This "Life Quote" is from Lutherans For
Life - www.lutheransforlife.org.
Portals of Prayer
Portals of Prayer
Available Now!
The January - March 2009 edition of the Portals of Prayer is in your member mailbox in the Fireside room.
Adult Catechesis
Adult Catechesis
Begins Sunday, February 8th, 5:00 pm
If you, or someone you know, is interested in becoming a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church and our congregation, or if you are looking for a refresher in basic Christian doctrine, Pr. Ledic is offering adult catechesis beginning Sunday, February 8th at 5:00 pm. There is a sign up sheet in the narthex for those who are interested.
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Week of January 4, 2009
Cfhristmas 2
Rev. Peter Ledic, Pastor
Linda Trahan, Director of Music , Stephen Trahan, Choir Director
Elisabeth Coats, Parish Nurse
What's new at Messiah..........
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Celebrate a Holy Advent-Christmas-Epiphany
at Messiah Lutheran Church
Sunday, January 4th
10:00 a.m. - Christmas 2
Tuesday, January 6th
7:30 p.m - Feast of the Epiphany
Saturday, January 10th (Adult supervised child care will be available!)
12:00 p.m. - Lunch provided for b the Ledic's
Epiphany Retreat-Part 1
Rev. Mark Sell, Director - The Friends of Mercy
4:00 p.m - Epiphany Vespers
The Kantorei, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN
Rev. Ralph Schmidt, Preacher
Freewill offering to support the Seminary
5:30 p.m. - Potluck Meal
Sunday, January 11th
8:30 a.m. - Epiphany Retreat-Part 2
10:00 a.m. - Baptism of our Lord
Sunday, January 25th
10:00 a.m - Festival of the Conversion of Paul
MISSION FESTIVAL
The Rev. Vsevolod Lytin, Gest Preacher,
Bishop, Siberian Evangelical Lutheran Church
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The Friends of Mercy
A New Mission Project
Our new 3 year mission project will be to support The Friends of Mercy, a Recognized Service Organization of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. Rev. Mark Sell, the director of Friends of Mercy will be our guest presenter for our Epiphany Retreat. Below is an excerpt from his blog.
It takes a lot to keep Friends of Mercy going. This summer, I took a break from traveling, editing, and writing . . .to get caught up on a great deal of infrastructure and simply to spend time with my family. Thanks for your patience and continued support.
Lutherans Are Making A Difference!
The work of Friends of Mercy is all about how our supporters show that Lutherans are Making a Difference. We are making a difference by bringing hope and mercy to the people who are suffering from the HIV/AIDS epidemic, the brunt of which is borne by AIDS widows and AIDS Orphans.
However, Friends of Mercy also needs your support to keep itself going. Thanks to volunteers, we are able to maintain records, send out thank you letters, and keep things going. We realize that at times we fall a bit behind, but, we thank you for your patience.
All of our work is connected to an Altar so that the gifts from your altar get to the altars of those in need in Kenya. (Even if it is a make-shift altar, left.) With the context of the gospel and God's presence in His word and the sacramental life, the people of Kenya are able to follow through with HIV testing, medicines, and helping others because of the forgiveness and mercy which they first enjoyed. Keep Friends of Mercy in your prayers and as a recipient of your blessings are ways to support the work of the Meekers, Pastor Chuchu, the ELCK deaconesses, and so many people who need the basic staples of life that we expect to be available. Please donate so that we can keep the work of mercy in the context of Christ and His blessings.
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Week at a glance
Sunday, January 4
10:00 a.m. Christmas 2
Tuesday, January 6
7:30 p.m. Feast of Epiphany
Saturday, January 10
12:00 p.m. Epiphany Retreat - Part 1
Rev. Mark Sell, Presenter
4:00 p.m. Epiphany Vespers
The Kantorei, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, In - Rev. Ralph Schmidt, Preacher. Free will offering to support the Seminary
5:30 p.m. Pot Luck Meal
Sunday, January 11
8:30 a.m. Sunday School
8:45 a.m. Epiphany Retreat - Part 2
The Friends of Mercy
10:00 a.m. The Baptism of our Lord
Rev. Mark Sell, Preacher
See Complete Calendar!
Lifelight Bible Studies
Lifelight Bible Studies
If you would like to participate in the new Lifelight Bible Study on Wednesday mornings or Sunday evenings, we will be studying the Books of Ruth and Esther. Classes begin on Wednesday, February 4th, 10:00 am and Sunday, February 8th, 7:00 pm. Cost for the materials is $10. Please make checks payable to Messiah Lutheran Church with Bible Study Materials in the notation.
Issues, Etc.
Issues, Etc.
RADIO FOR THE CHRISTMAS SEASON...
Tune in during the Christmas break to Issues, Etc. Topics include: The First Christmas, The Christmas Hymn "Of the Father's Love Begotten," The Book of Revelation & The Birth of Christ, The Slaughter of the Innocents, The Circumcision & The Name of Jesus and more. Issues, Etc. is hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken and produced by Lutheran Public Radio. You can listen to what you want when you want at www.issuesetc.org .
Donations
Please Remember those in Need!
Please bring your ‘gently used' clothing to the Fireside Room. A collection bin has been provided for your donations and are delivered to COME in San Jose by Walt Daman.
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