Get shiny with us this weekend!

Calling all men - tomorrow morning's Bible study will be held at the Benson Home (530 N. Washington), not at the church.

Join us on Sunday to hear the Seraph Choir, bells from the Sunday school children, dedication of bells and the sound system, installation of the Council and much more!

Children, Youth, Parents and All Adults - Join us for Sunday School! It's always more fun and inspirational when YOU are there!

Please note that we will not have Saturday evening services during Lent, so this Saturday is your last chance for a while. Please plan to join us on Wednesday evenings starting Ash Wed (Feb 22) at 6:45pm for Holden Evening Prayer.

Saturday, February 18
8am Men's Bible Study at 530 N. Washington
5:30pm Service of the Word (Praise) - last chance of the season!

Transfiguration Sunday, February 19
8:15 am Senior Choir Rehearsal
9:30 am Service of the Word (ELW 3)
10:30 am Fellowship
11:00 am Sunday School for All Ages
4:30 pm 1 Peter Study at church
5:15 pm Global Mission Committee at the Apels'
6:15 pm Genesis for GenXers

Monday, February 20
7:00 pm Council

Wednesday, February 22
10:00 am Martha Circle at Church
3:30 pm KICK at Messiah
5:45 pm KICK meal
6:45 pm Holy Communion: Ash Wednesday

Thursday, February 23
7:30 pm Worship and Music

Friday, February 24
3:30 pm Winter Jam in Wichita

Saturday, February 25
8:00 am Men's Bible Study
8:30 am Women's One Day Retreat - McPherson

Next Sunday, February 26
8:15 am Senior Choir Rehearsal
9:30 am Holy Communion (ELW 1)
10:30 am Fellowship
11:00 am Sunday School for All Ages
6:15 pm Genesis for GenXers
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Pastor Dean Apel; Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church; 402 N. 1st St; Lindsborg, KS 67456; 785-227-3977

"Now this confidence of faith or knowledge of the goodness of Christ would never have originated in this leper by virtue of his own reason, if he had not first heard a good report about Christ, namely, how kind, gracious and merciful he is, ready to help and befriend, comfort and counsel every one that comes to him." - Martin Luther 1525

Get confident about Christ's goodness. Hear a report about Him with us this weekend!

Two more Saturday evening services until Lent (when we'll take a break)! Please join us at 5:30pm!

MELC Women's Night Out on Saturday. Choc Lovers. Contact Lisa Y for more information.785-342-4877.

Pray for your Council Leaders as we retreat together this weekend!

Today, February 10
6pm Council Retreat
7pm Scrapbooking

Saturday, February 11
8am Men's Bible Study
5:30pm Holy Communion
6pm MELC Women's Night Out

Sunday, February 12
8:15 am Senior Choir Rehearsal
9:30 am Holy Communion (ELW 3)
10:30 am Fellowship
11:00 am Sunday School for All Ages
1:00 pm Jr and Sr High Youth Valentine Coffee at Bethany Home

Monday, February 13
6:30 pm Executive Board

Tuesday, February 14
6:00 pm [Girl Scouts]

Wednesday, February 15
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE
3:30 pm KICK at Messiah
5:45 pm KICK meal
6:30 pm Confirmation
7:00 pm Hannah Circle
7:00 pm Mary-Ruth Circle

Thursday, February 16
6:00 pm MELC-BELC Youth Committee

Saturday, February 18
8:00 am Men's Bible Study
5:30 pm Service of the Word (Praise)

Next Sunday, February 19
8:15 am Senior Choir Rehearsal
9:30 am Service of the Word (ELW 3)
10:30 Fellowship
11:00 am Sunday School for All Ages
4:30 pm 1 Peter Study at church
5:15 pm Global Mission Committee at the Apels
6:15 pm Genesis for GenXers


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Pastor Dean Apel; Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church; 402 N. 1st St; Lindsborg, KS 67456; 785-227-3977

"But Jesus rebuked him, saying, 'Be silent, and come out of him!' And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and crying with a loud voice, came out of him." - Mark 1:25-26

"There are two equal and opposite errors into which our race can fall about the devils. One is to disbelieve in their existence. The other is to believe, and to feel an excessive and unhealthy interest in them. They themselves are equally pleased by both errors and hail a materialist or a magician with the same delight." - C.S. Lewis, The Screwtape Letters

Are there devils among us? . . . even in places of worship, where God's Word is read and preached? Our task as a Christian church is to continually re-orient ourselves to the words and life of our prophet, Jesus, while being cautiously, but not obsessively, aware of devils and deceitful teaching which would diminish our trust in Him and His Word.

Annual Meeting this Sunday! If you would like an annual report in digital form, let Pastor Dean know.

Saturday, January 28
8am Men's Bible Study
5:30pm Holy Communion

Sunday, January 29
8:15 pm Senior Choir Rehearsal
9:30 am Service of the Word (ELW 3)
10:30 am Annual Meeting of the congregation
11:00 am Sunday School for All Ages
Jackie Vollbrecht on the Lutheran Congregations in the Far East of Russia.

Monday, January 30
3:30 pm Women's Bible Study at Bethany Home

Wednesday, February 1
3:30 pm KICK at Messiah
5:45 pm KICK meal
6:30 pm Confirmation with Mentors
7:00 pm Fellowship Committee

Friday, February 3 YOUTH QUAKE
4pm Youth Quake kids leave Messiah parking

Saturday, February 4 YOUTH QUAKE
8:00 am Men's Bible Study
5:30 pm Service of the Word (Praise)

Next Sunday, February 5 YOUTH QUAKE
8:15 Senior Choir Rehearsal
9:30 am Service of the Word (ELW 3)
10:30 am Fellowship
11:00 am Sunday School for All Ages
12:30 pm Youth Quake Kids Return to Messiah
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Pastor Dean Apel; Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church; 402 N. 1st St; Lindsborg, KS 67456; 785-227-3977

"Go, stand in the temple and tell the people the whole message about this life." (Acts 5:20)

As the angel saved the apostles from prison, he reiterated Jesus' commission, "Go... tell the people..." (Acts 5:20) As a congregation, we do that in our day-to-day lives, in our worship services and special programs and through wider partnerships, including that with Gloria Sauck, who has brought the gospel to the Samburu people in word and deed (and song) for nearly 20 years. Join us this weekend as we celebrate her ministry and encourage her to continue telling the people "the whole message."

Praise service is on! Join us this Saturday at 5:30pm for some happening tunes and God's Word!

After worship on Sunday morning, Gloria will share with us about her life, work and ministry. After that, we'll eat a potluck meal together. Don't miss this opportunity to get to know her better!

Annual reports are now available. You may pick yours up at the church. It includes a FAQ about the proposal for the employment of a full-time youth program director. On request, we can also send a pdf of the annual report to your email address.

Saturday, January 21
8am Men's Bible Study
5:30pm Service of the Word (Praise)

Sunday, January 22
9:30 am Holy Communion (ELW 3)
10:45 am Mission in Kenya - Gloria Sauck
11:45 am Potluck
6:15 pm Genesis for GenXers

Monday, January 23
7pm Finance and Stewardship

Tuesday, January 24
5:45 pm Girl Scouts
6:00 pm BELC-MELC Youth Committee

Wednesday, January 25
10:00 am Martha Circle at Church
3:30 pm KICK at Messiah
5:45 pm KICK meal
6:30 pm Confirmation
7:00 pm Hannah Circle at Louise Benson's
7:00 pm Mary-Ruth Circle at Marilyn Sjogren's

Thursday, January 26
7:30 pm Worship and Music Committee

Saturday, January 28
8:00 am Men's Bible Study
5:30 pm Holy Communion (Praise)

Next Sunday, January 29
8:15 am Senior Choir Rehearsal
9:30 am Service of the Word (ELW 3)
10:30 Annual Meeting of the Congregation.
Fellowship after the meeting.
11:00 am Sunday School for All Ages
4:30 pm Bible Study at church

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Pastor Dean Apel; Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church; 402 N. 1st St; Lindsborg, KS 67456; 785-227-3977

Glorious now behold Him arise
King [gold] and God [frankincense] and Sacrifice [myrrh]
Alleluia, Alleluia; Earth to heav'n replies

Happy Epiphany! Join us to worship Jesus this weekend!

Can't make it on Sunday? Saturday evening services resume tomorrow at 5:30pm!

Friday, January 6
Youth - 5th quarter after the BB game at the VanderWeges

Saturday, January 7
8am Men's Bible Study
5:30pm Service of the Word (Praise)

Sunday, January 8
8:15am Senior Choir Rehearsal
9:30 am Holy Communion (ELW 3)
10:30 am Fellowship
11:00 am Sunday School for All Ages
2-5 pm Open House, Rosa Brock, Senior Center
5:00 pm Global Mission Committee
6:00 pm Senior High Youth Group
6:15 pm Genesis for GenXers
7:00 pm National Youth Gathering Meeting

Tuesday, January 10
10:30 am Red Cross Blood Drive
5:45 pm Girl Scouts
6:00 pm Executive Board

Wednesday, January 11
3:30 pm KICK at Messiah
5:10 pm Julgrans plundring
5:45 pm KICK meal at Messiah
6:30 pm Confirmation at Messiah
8:00 pm Council Budget Meeting

Saturday, January 14
8:00 am Men's Bible Study
5:30 pm Holy Communion (Praise)

Next Sunday, January 15
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE
8:15 Senior Choir Rehearsal
9:30 am Service of the Word (ELW 3) with the baptism of Kinley Perkins
10:30 am Fellowship
11:00 am Sunday School for All Ages

--
Pastor Dean Apel
Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church
402 N. 1st St; Lindsborg, KS 67456
785-227-3977

Weekend Reminder, Sat, Dec 31, 2011

"Glory to God in highest heav'n, who unto us the Son has giv'n."
With angels sing in pious mirth a glad new year to all the earth! ELW 268:12

After celebrating a safe New Year's Eve, join us to praise God for Jesus and pray for a blessed new year!

Sunday morning's topic: Guardian Angels; Dwight Swisher will deliver the children's sermon and special music will be provided by Randy Norland

TOMORROW, January 1
9:30 am Service of the Word (ELW 3)
10:30 am Fellowship

Monday, January 2 OFFICE CLOSED

Tuesday, January 3
7:00 pm Social Ministries

Wednesday, January 4
3:30 pm KICK at Messiah
5:10 pm Rakel Smetana - Street Children
5:45 pm KICK meal at Messiah
6:30 pm Confirmation at Messiah
8:00 pm Council Budget Meeting

Thursday, January 5
Reports for Annual Meeting Due

Friday, January 6
5th Quarter at the VanderWege's

Saturday, January 7
8:00 am Men's Bible Study
5:30 pm Worship Service (Praise)

Next Sunday, January 8
8:15 Senior Choir Rehearsal
9:30 am Holy Communion (ELW 3)
10:30 am Fellowship
11:00 Sunday School for All Ages
2-5 pm Open House, Rosa Brock, Senior Center
6:00 pm Senior High Youth Group
6:15 pm Genesis for GenXers
7:00 pm National Youth Gathering Meeting

Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church
Lindsborg, Kansas

"The hopes and fears of all the years
are met in thee tonight"

Merry Christmas! Join us to worship Christ this weekend!

Bring your bells on Christmas Eve! During the announcement and celebration of the gospel at both services you'll have the opportunity to glorify God along with the angels by ringing your bell.

Tomorrow, December 24, CHRISTMAS EVE
8:00 am Men's Bible Study
4:00 pm Holy Communion with Candlelighting
11:00 pm Holy Communion with Candlelighting

Sunday, December 25, CHRISTMAS DAY
9:30 am Holy Communion
10:30 am Fellowship

Monday, December 26 - Office Closed
3:30 pm Women's Bible Study at Bethany Home
7:00 pm Finance/Stewardship Committee

Saturday, December 31
8:00 am Men's Bible Study

Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church
402 N. 1st St
Lindsborg, KS 67456
785-227-3977