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MESSIAH MESSENGER - MAY 2016 PAGE 1
Dear Friends of the Risen, Living Messiah,
WE JOURNEY TOGETHER IN FAITH ON A
MISSION given by our Lord. This mission is
bigger than any of us alone; and even bigger
than all of us put together. That is because
when we gather around God's Word and the
Sacraments of Baptism and the Lord's Sup-
per we are our Lord's Church. And, the
Lord's Church includes Saints Mary and Mary Magdalene, Sts. Peter and Paul, Sts. Augustine and
Francis, and that party crasher Martin Luther. Their mission from God is now our mission from God.
PASTOR’S PAGE by Pastor Scott Peterson [email protected]
MAY SERVICES OF WORSHIP LBW = Lutheran Book of Worship | WOW = With One Voice ELW = Evangelical Lutheran Worship | LS = Lord’s Supper
Sundays at 8:30 AM
May 1 Chicago Folk w/LS
May 8 LBW Setting 2
May 15 LBW Setting 2 w/LS
May 22 Now the Feast w/LS
May 29 Hymn Sing w/LS
Sundays at 11:00 AM
May 1 WOV Service of Word/Prayer
May 8 Now the Feast w/LS
May 15 LBW Setting 2 w/LS
May 22 Contemporary Service w/LS
May 29 Hymn Sing w/LS
THINK OF THAT! We are members of the Body of Christ on earth here and now (see 1 Corinthians 12). As our Lord's Church
now we can claim all the majesty, mystery, and wisdom of our Lord's work handed down
through the ages. This is our time.
THE QUOTE ABOVE FROM KEN CALLAHAN demonstrates why I have always appreciated his
guidance to congregations like ours who are working on Long-Range Planning. Looking to
our future as a congregation is all about looking to our God who is the Lord of the future. In
the brief 26 year history of MLC our Lord has bestowed wondrous and gracious gifts upon us.
Those gifts are given by God to be used in the mission God has entrusted to us as
Messiah Lutheran Church.
WHAT IS OUR LORD CALLING US TO DO in the coming year and in the coming decade?
Certainly God intends that we keep gathering in worship around His Word and His meal for
us. Certainly God intends that we nurture our children in the faith that gives abundant and
eternal life. Certainly we are called to continue in missions that are caring for so many souls
locally and globally. Hopefully all these well-established callings will blossom with new
creative insights and renewed efforts.
WHAT WILL OUR LORD 'MAKE NEW' USING US IN THE DAYS AHEAD? Let's pray for
God's guidance. Let's listen to each other. Let's decide together what new ventures God in-
tends for MLC. Then, let's step boldly and confidently into the future knowing this: Our Lord will lead us through this present
wilderness into His future.
BAPTISMS and AFFIRMATION of BAPTISMS are signs of new life bestowed by the work of the Holy Spirit among us these
days. We closed the month of April celebrating the Baptism of Henry Alexander Waddell, and celebrating four new house-
holds entering MLC by Affirmation of Baptism. Eight disciples have been studying for almost two years preparing to affirm
their faith on Pentecost Day (May 15) which will be Confirmation Day. Preparations for more Baptisms in the weeks ahead
are underway. Thanks be to God that our Lord who makes all things new is active in the life of MLC now.
Effective long-range planning builds on God-given hope that is
1) responsible and realistic, (2) courageous and compassionate,
and (3) prayerful and powerful.
In the church, long-range planning takes seriously that the God
of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Moses goes before His people as
a cloud by day and a fire by night--leading them through this
present wilderness toward the future He has prepared for His
people. Long-range planning takes seriously the open tomb and
risen Lord of the Easter faith.
--Kennon Callahan
God intends that we nurture our children in
the faith that gives abundant and eternal life.
MESSIAH MESSENGER - MAY 2016 PAGE 2
Baptisms Josie Lynn McGeorge, daughter of Dustin and Alicia
McGeorge was baptized March 27th. Her baptismal sponsors
are Michelle Refer, Forrest King and Chris Refer.
Henry Alexander Waddell son of Derek and Heidi Wadell was
baptized on April 24th. His baptismal sponsors are Matt and Melissa Atteberry.
Deaths Bonnie Webb, wife of Richard Webb passed away on April 4th.
Marriages
Lorraine Burke and Jonathan Roberts were married on April 16th in Chicago.
Graduates Contact Claire Strand if
you would like to
announce significant
transitions in the life of
our community of faith,
birth, death, Baptism,
graduation, Confirmation,
job change, relocation,
engagement,
Marriage or any other life
passage you would like
to announced and it will
be included!
Claire Strand Director of Outreach
MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT : KITCHEN PROJECT
Please help fill the Graduate Baskets! It’s nearly graduation time and we have 9 students graduating from high school this year!
Please help us wish them well on their new adventures by filling the laundry baskets in the
hallway with anything that can be helpful in their new life. Items may include towels, paper, de-
tergent, gift cards, snacks, or anything else you think would be useful! Baskets will be present-
ed to the graduates with a special blessing on May 8th. Congrats to college grads, too!
Rachel Long Claire Davis Justin Walker
Connor Campbell Ryan Jobman Kyle West
Elizabeth Joens Walter Seitz Adriana Zarazua
Thank you Messiah Lutheran for your
generous support of Escuela
Benito Montoya in Honduras during
Lent, the Mini Handmade Market,
and through memorials given in
memory of Gerard DeJong.
We reached the required amount to begin
constructing the kitchen and ground is
broken!
CONNECT ONLINE
lunchesforlearning.org
“Lunches-for-Learning”
This photo shoes the proposed location of the kitchen at ES Benito Montoya.
Mixing cement for the foundation work of the kitchen.
THIS MONTH
PANTRY ITEMS
Toiletries
____
KIT MINISTRY
Ink Pens
Blue or Black
(no gel)
MESSIAH MESSENGER - MAY 2016 PAGE 3
Summer Singing with the MLC Choir
Sing with the MLC Choir on Sunday mornings! Rehearsals are held be-
fore the service when the choir sings. This is a great chance to ‘try out’
the choir. Summer schedule will begin on June 5th?
For more information, contact Lois Graff.
Music Camp June 6 - 10
Music Camp is next month! Register now!
Children grades K-9th are welcome to enjoy
this week of music, drama, arts & crafts, recre-
ation in the mornings. Bring a sack lunch and
be ready for a fun afternoon of bowling, swim-
ming, roller skating, etc. We will be learning
the musical “Lord, Use Me: the Adventures of
Francis”. The musical explores how Francis
welcomed being used for God’s purposes and
how, through God’s guidance, we can also be
instruments of peace in our world today.
The Camp is scheduled for June 6 – 10, with
presentations at both worship services on June 12. Cost is $95 (family plans and scholarships
available). Invite your friends! Information and register online at musiccamp.mlutheran.org or
pick up a form at the Welcome Center. Questions or to help (always welcome!), contact Lois
Graff at [email protected].
Music at Messiah
Aleksandra ‘Sasha’ Kasman will be performing on Sunday, May 22 for the next Music at Messi-
ah concert. Sasha is a 20-year-old Russian-born pianist and student of internationally re-
nowned pianist and teacher Yakov Kasman. Sasha has won awards at the VII International Com-
petition for Young Pianists in Memory of Vladimir Horowitz, Arthur Fraser International Piano
Competition, PianoArts North American Competition, NFMC National Collegiate Piano Compe-
tition, High Point University Inaugural Piano Competition and IKIF MacKenzie International
Competition in New York. She has given solo recitals in USA, France, Ukraine, Russia and Japan.
She has performed as a soloist with the Alabama Symphony, LaGrange Symphony, SAU Sym-
phony Orchestra, Symphonic Orchestra of the National Philharmonic of Ukraine, and the Na-
tional Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine.
The program will include works by Bach, Mozart, Taneyev and Medtner. Music at Messiah
sponsorships are available. You may pick one up at the Welcome Center or ask in the church
office. More information online at musicatmessiah.org.
Lois Graff Director of Music
Ministries
Music Camp 2016
Lord, Use Me:
the Adventures of
Francis
Camp
June 6 - 10
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Dress Rehearsal
Saturday, June 11
9 a.m.
Presentation
Sunday, June 12
8:30 and 11 a.m.
If you missed the “I USED TO PLAY” WORKSHOP
held on April 28th, but are interested in reacquainting yourself
with your musical instrument, please contact Larry Frakes or call
the church office.
MESSIAH MESSENGER - MAY 2016 PAGE 4
S E N I O R H I G H YO U T H Sue Doubleday | [email protected]
JR –TWEEN EVENTS * Regular Meeting Schedule
JUNIORS Grades 6– 8
1st & 3rd Sundays at 5 p.m.
TWEENS Grades 3 –5
Meet 2nd Sundays
At 5 p.m.
*unless otherwise posted
J U N I O R / T W E E N YO U T H Sarah Walker | [email protected]
UPCOMING SENIOR YOUTH EVENTS Sr. Youth Meetings: May 1, 8, 22 at 6pm in Youth Room
May 11: Sr Youth Wednesday Nite Café Spaghetti Dinner (last fundraiser be-
fore we head off to Germany!)
May 18: 6pm Germany Parent Information Meeting
June 4: All Sr Youth and Families invited to the Doubleday’s lake house in
Kelso, TN. There is a sign-up sheet in the Welcome Center. Enjoy fishing,
canoeing, hiking and most of all, fellowship with your teenager.
MAY - JUNIOR YOUTH
May 1st @ NOON - Help serve hot dogs for school aged children
during the congregational meeting and led activities.
May 15 @ 5:00 p.m. - Regular Meeting
June 4 - Jr. Youth & Families invited to Doubleday’s lake house.
See details in Sr. Youth info above.
MAY - TWEEN YOUTH
May 8th - Regular Meeting from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
MUSIC CAMP IS JUNE 6 - 12 “LORD, USE ME”
Parents / Teens please sign up online early for planning purposes.
Carwash & Sprit Day @ IHOP (April 3)
$500 was raised! Thank you!
Live & Silent Auction (April 23)
131 Items were donated by members of
Messiah along with local area business-
es. We couldn’t have done it without you
all! And for those who came to the auc-
tion, $3770.00 was raised. Dylan Irvin was
the auctioneer, and did a fantastic job as
did all the youth involved.
MESSIAH MESSENGER - MAY 2016 PAGE 5
To : Messiah Lutheran Church
Please allow me to try and express the appreci-
ation of my family and I for all the years of prayers,
tears, beers, meals, visits, cards, gifts and LORD
only knows the huge amount of support y’all have
given to my beloved Bonnie and her family. I know
that I have probably missed thanking some of you
personally for all you have done. I don’t know if I
could suffer this loss without the love and support of
MLC and my family for I do love that girl so, as
many of you also do. Please forgive any oversight I
may have committed for I am truly grateful to you
all.
THANKS BE TO GOD!
Richard Webb and Family
Outrun Hunger for the
House of the Harvest
Food Pantry Runners, Walkers, Helpers Wanted!
5K and 1 mile Fun Run to help feed local families in need! All
runners will receive a t-shirt!
May 14th, 2016
5K @ 9am and Fun Run @ 10:30am
Sparkman Middle School to the Huntsville Dragway
track and back.
Info: mlutheran.org/event/outrun-hunger-house-harvest/
Messiah and Thrivent Financial are official sponsors
of this inaugural event.
Logo created by Taylor Burton
Community Yard Sale Sat. May 7, 2016
8:00 am - Noon Proceeds to Support Messiah’s
Comforters & Altar Guild Minis-
tries
Sale Items & Volunteers Needed
Drop Off Items Wed Eve - Friday
Chair: Paulette McNamara Info at: www. mlutheran.org/event/yard-sale2016/
May Mom’s Book Club
“Paint Night at
Pinot’s Palette” All ladies, please join us as we
paint at Pinot’s Palette! We
will be painting “ Uncondi-
tional Love” (shown).
Tuesday, May 17, 2016,
7-9 p.m. (cost $35)
Pinot’s Palette ~ 8 Parade St., Ste 102, Hunts-
ville (located in Village of Providence).
POC: Janell Zesinger: Please register online prior to
the class to book your seats, using this link:
http://www.pinotspalette.com/huntsville/
event/100215
Register online: musiccamp.mlutheran.org
As seen on “Rocket City Mom.com”
Dinner Theatre Auditions
Messiah will present a dinner theater melodrama in August.
An audition will be mid-to-late May. All welcome! Please contact Terry
Frakes for any questions or indicate your interest online at
mlutheran.org/connect/volunteer-sign-up-page/
MESSIAH MESSENGER - MAY 2016 PAGE 6
F E L LO W S H I P Council Rep: Cheryl Rydbom | [email protected]
Mom’s Book Club has one last meeting scheduled before summer, and
you don’t even have to read a book! They are going to “Paint, Drink, and
Have Fun” at Pinot’s Palette on May 17. Contact Beth Gloe or Janell Ze-
singer as reservations are required (more info on page 8).
Mark Zesinger and Pete Woods are organizing a Men’s Group! The first
meeting will be on Thursday, April 28 at 6:30 pm at Old Black Bear to
plan and discuss the purpose of the group. If you can’t make that meet-
ing, look for further opportunities or contact the leaders.
Additional ongoing groups include: Wednesday Night Café (contact Dor-
oty Seitz), Foodies (contact Meredith Kilby or Dana Burton), Bridge Club
(contact the Stasiak’s), and the Owls (contact Jan Murphy).
COFFEE VOLUNTEERS *STILL* NEEDED!
Thank you to everyone who signed up to help with coffee setup and
cleanup as part of the Stewardship survey. However, we are still in need
of more volunteers. We’re working towards having volunteers registered
as part of Messiah’s Sign Up Genius, but until then, please contact Cheryl
Rydbom if you can help.
CONNECT AND VOLUNTEER
Visit Sign Up Central
Visit www.mlutheran.org/connect/volunteer-sign-up-page/
CHURCH
COUNCIL
Executive Committee
President: Pastor Scott Peterson
Vice President: Mary Ann Stasiak
Treasurer: Devonee Woods
Secretary: Jeanette Beamer
Council Representatives
Worship and Music: Larry Frakes
Outreach: Jay Ruff
Stewardship: Heather Neely
Education and Youth: Dick Azzam
Fellowship: Cheryl Rydbom
Property: Bob Gustafson
Finance: Lee Smith
Youth Representative: Danie Blue
May 2016
Volume 28, Issue 5
The Messenger is a monthly publication pub-
lished by Messiah Lutheran Church. Material for
publication may be forwarded to
[email protected]. The deadline for the next
month’s issue is May 22nd.
SPAGHETTI NIGHT!
May 11, Wednesday Nite Cafe
Messiah Sr. Youth will once
again be back in the kitchen to
cook spaghetti for the Germa-
ny trip fundraiser!
CONVERSATION CAFÉ 9:45 a.m. (Fellowship Hall)
“The Wired Word”
A Christian, current events based curriculum. Updated weekly
Co-led by Meredith Kilby, Gary Heideman & Bruce Machamer
www.mlutheran.org/wired-word
MESSIAH MESSENGER - MAY 2016 PAGE 7
Three new households were
received into Messiah Membership
on April 24th. WELCOME!
Meet the Oltmans Family
Geoff and Jennifer Oltmans, Madelyn, Hadley.
Geoff loves old computers and works for Ad-
tran. Jennifer is a full-time mom and enjoys
gardening, baking and knitting. Maddy loves
dinosaurs and Hadley loves coloring.
Meet the Zomkoski Family!
Paul and Anita Zomkowski, Lyla, Henry, Ellliott,
Rose. Paul enjoys woodworking. Anita loves art
and reading. Lyla loves gymnastics and girl
scouts. Henry loves Legos. Elliott loves con-
struction vehicles. Rose loves napping and
eating.
Meet Judy
Judy Maslanka- Judy is also called “Grandma
Mushy.” She enjoys gardening, sewing, and
crafts. She is the mother of Christine Ryan.
Geoff & Jennifer Oltmans, Hadley, Maddy
Paul and Anita Zomkoski (holding Rose)
Elliot, Henry, Lyla
Judy Maslanka
A happy scene of fellowship
during the New Members Reception April 24th.
MESSIAH MESSENGER - MAY 2016 PAGE 8
Above: The Wheelchair Ramp Team of Messiah Lutheran Church had another
successful ramp building day on March 26. This ongoing ministry of Messiah
Lutheran Church is conducted in partnership with CASA of Madison Coun-
ty to build fully functional and safe ramps for those in need.
Left: The Mom’s Bible Study packed
bags for the Weekend Food Program.
Below: Ben Stanger digs in to his
“Uncle Buck” pancake while Sr, Justin
Walker observes.
The Council approved the repair of the Parish Hall
and hallway carpet for $1,600 using Thrivent Choice
Dollars upon written confirmation from our Thrivent
Choice representatives.
Keith Johnson, Director of Novus Way (includes Lu-
theranch) will be giving a 20 minute presentation on
their work at the May 12th meeting. The good news is
that they broke ground for the building of Lutheranch.
May Temple Talks include:
May 1st Mary Ann on the next steps in the
Long Range Planning Process.
May 8th Dick Azzam on What’s your Witness?
May 15th Meredith Kilby God’s People, Reaching
Out in the age of information.
Andrew and Kristin Gipner are the MLC Voting
Members to SE Synod Assembly in Birmingham, May 17
-29, 2016.
Mikayla Mast will serve as an intern in communica-
tions at MLC during May, June and July.
COUNCIL NOTES Jeanette Beamer, Secretary [email protected]
Above: Messiah Senior Youth participating in the Easter
Breakfast. Below: Katie Spence, Heather Neely, Katelan
Azzam and Heather Pedersen reconnect at the Easter
morning breakfast.
Above: Sonja Pederson is all smiles holding grandson , Henry
Alexander Waddell.
See more pictures by visiting www.mlutheran.org
or by liking Messiah’s Public & Youth FB Pages.
MESSIAH MESSENGER - MAY 2016 PAGE 9
May2016
LOOKING AHEAD
June 4 Jr & Sr Youth and Families invited to Doubleday Cabin
June 6-10 Music Camp. Presentations June 12
June 13 - 25 Sr. Youth Odyssey to Germany
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 8:30am Worship:
Chicago Folk w/LS
9:45am Sunday School
11am Worship:
WOV Service of Word/
Prayer
12pm Congregational
Meeting w/Elections
Noon—JR YOUTH
2
Baily Erickson
Alexis, Christian
3 10am Comforters
5:30pm Stephen
Ministry Class @
First Baptist
Dave & Judee Erwin
4 5pm Confirmation
5:30pm Dinner
6pm Children’s Choirs
6pm Bible Study
6:30pm Notabella
7:30pm Adult Choir
Ronald & Patricia
Esteppe
5
Randall Fields
6
Bonnie & Jeff Flowers
Anna
7 8-12pm
Community
Rummage Sale
Shirley Forbes
8 8:30am Worship:
LBW Setting 2
9:45am Sunday School
11am Worship:
Now the Feast w/LS
12:15 Instrumental
Ensemble
5 - 6 pm TWEENS
MOTHER’S DAY
9
Jim & Chris Fossum
10 10am Comforters
Larry & Terry Frakes
11
5pm Confirmation
- 5:30pm -
Youth Spaghetti
Fundraiser Dinner
6pm Children’s Choirs
6pm Bible Study
6:30pm Notabella
7:30pm Adult Choir
12
7pm Council
Meeting
13 7:30 pm Bridge Club
Eugene & Edith Frye
14
9am Outrun
Hunger 5K & 1 Mile
Fun Run
Rhonda Gaede &
Glen Long
15 Confirmation
Sunday
8:30am Worship:
LBW Setting 2 w/LS
9:45am Sunday School
11am Worship:
LBW Setting 2 w/LS
5 pm JR YOUTH
6 pm SR YOUTH
16
Gary Garrison
17 10am Comforters
7pm Mom’s Book
Club @ Pinot’s
Palette
Jay Gibson
18 5:30pm Dinner
6pm Children’s Choirs 6pm Bible Study 6:30 Sr. Youth
(Germany) Parent Info Meeting
6:30pm Notabella 7:30pm Adult Choir
Pat Gilliland
19 7pm Kit
Ministry
Andrew & Kristin
Gipner
20
Chris & Beth Gloe
Samantha & Amalia
21
Ian & Heidi Goebel
Walker
22 8:30am Worship:
Now the Feast w/LS
9:45am Sunday School
LAST DAY Pre - 12th
11am Worship:
Contemporary Service
w/LS
12:15 Instrumental
Ensemble
4pm Music @ Messiah:
Aleksanrda Kasman
6 pm SR YOUTH
23
Lois Graff
24
10am Comforters
Melanie & Garen
Grashot
25
6pm Bible Study
6:30pm Notabella
7:30pm Adult Choir
Jennifer Gregory
26
Toni Gregory
27
Southeast Synod
Assembly
Mark & Patricia
Grimes
Joseph
28
Southeast Synod
Assembly
Mitch Grimes
29 (SE Synod concludes)
8:30am Worship:
Hymn Sing w/LS
9:45am Sunday School
11am Worship:
Hymn Sing w/LS
30
MEMORIAL DAY
Office
Closed
Robin Grubis
31
Jack & Debbie
Gulden
**Member names listed each day of the month denote prayer families
July 11 - 15 - Vacation Bible School “Barnyard Roundup”
Aug 7 “Rally Day” & Backpack Blessing
PRE-K through Grade 12 Parents
Last Day Sunday School - May 22
Music Camp - June 6 -10
Vacation Bible School - July 11-15
Rally Day / Start of Sunday School &
Blessing of Backpacks - Aug 7
MESSIAH LUTHERAN
Messiah Lutheran Church
7740 Highway 72 West
Madison, Alabama 35758
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Messiah Lutheran Church (ELCA) is located at 7740 Highway 72 West, just east of Hughes Road. Sunday Services of Worship
are at 8:30 am and 11:00 am. Sunday School is at 9:45 am. A nursery attendant is provided. All are welcome. Our website is
www.mlutheran.org. Church office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, staffed by our Office Managers. The
Pastor is Rev. Scott Peterson. The Church telephone is (256) 721-0041. Email: [email protected].
Contact Information
Messiah Lutheran Church
7740 Highway 72 West Madison, AL 35758
Phone: (256) 721-0041
Office Hours: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Monday – Friday
Staff
Rev. Scott Peterson……………………………….………..……...Pastor
Devonee Woods, Meredith Kilby……..….…Office Managers
Claire Strand………………....…Director of Outreach Ministries
Lois Graff……………………….…. …..Director of Music Ministries
Sue Doubleday ……………………………....Senior Youth Director
Sarah Walker……………………… ..….T weens/Jr Youth Director
Randall Fields………………..…..…….………….…… Choir Director
Meredith Kilby…… Communications & Media Coordinator
Judy Sylvester………………….………….… ……Nursery Attendant
The monthly newsletter and calendar for Messiah Lutheran Church (ELCA) Madison, Alabama
May 2016
Volume 28, Issue 5
I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E
1 Pastor’s Page | Services of Worship
2 Life Passages | Outreach
3 Music Notes
4 Youth News
5 News Flashes / Webb Thank You
6 Birthdays/ Fellowship / News
7 New Members
8 Council Notes / Month in Pictures
9 May Calendar / Looking Ahead
10 Contact Information
