Celebration of Generosity

Today, Messiah Lutheran Church celebrated the generosity of the congregation with a free BBQ luncheon.  During the last year, the members of the congregation have been extremely generous with their time, their talents and their money.  Messiah Lutheran Church is a vibrant community that is working and growing together to fulfill God's plans for us.

Thanks to Beth Mumaw, Kay Spence and the Stewardship Committee for putting together this wonderful event.  If you would like see additional photos of today's luncheon, please visit this web album.

Celebration of Generosity, January 27, 2013

Siyahamba

The Notabella Bell Choir of Messiah Lutheran Church presents "Siyahamba" during worhship service on 27 Jan 2013.

Siyahamba is a South African hymn that became popular in North American churches in the 1990s. The title means "We Are Marching" in the Zulu language.  You can hear the marching as the music slowly builds in the beginning and then fades off in the end."  "Siyahamba" originated in South Africa. It is said to have been composed c. 1950 by Andries van Tonder, an elder of the Judith Church. The original composition was in Afrikaans (with the title "Ons marsjeer nou in die lig van God") and was subsequently translated into Zulu by Thabo Mkhize. In 1978, the Swedish choral group Fjedur toured South Africa at the invitation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of South Africa. Afterwards, Fjedur's musical director, Anders Nyberg, returned to Cape Town to record traditional choral music. 

The Notabella Bell Choir is directed by Rhonda Gaede and is one of several Bell Choirs at Messiah Lutheran Church.  If you would like to learn more about the many wonderful music programs at Messiah, please visit our music ministries webpage or talk to Lois Graff our Director of Music Ministries.

Book Donations for HEALS

Thanks to everyone who donated books or funds to purchase books.  The Messiah Lutheran Church Outreach Committee reports that they have collected ninety books that will be delivered to the HEALS Clinic at Madison Crossroads Elementary. The kids at the HEALS clinic are going to love these books.

Health Establishments at Local Schools (HEALS), Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in Huntsville, Alabama dedicated to providing accessible quality, school-based primary health care for children through collaborative efforts with the Huntsville City/Madison County school systems and the medical community.

By providing free on-site medical and dental care, mental health counseling, and social services at our participating schools, HEALS, Inc. makes an immediate difference in the lives of many children.

The HEALS Mission is to keep children healthy and optimize their opportunities for success in school and society.

HEALS provides school-based medical & dental care to children at local schools.
The mission of Heals is to keep children healthy and optimize their opportunities for success in school and society. By providing accessible school-based health care for eligible economically disadvantaged children, we are a real solution, right now to the health care crisis by providing them with a medical and dental home.

HEALS makes a long-term national impact.  In these times of health care reform, and much uncertainty on the national stage, HEALS is a real solution, right now.  It is undisputed that early intervention and health education lead to lower lifetime medical costs.

HEALS makes a positive impact on our community.  Healthy children learn better at school and have lower delinquency rates.  Children who have a medical home where they are nurtured and supported are more likely to succeed in school, and in life.  Children who receive positive attention and who are given ways to take positive control of their lives are more likely to exhibit better behavior in school and in the community.

HEALS makes an immediate impact.  Children who have a medical home do not go to the Emergency room for routine care.  Therefore, children get high quality continuity of medical care, and fewer tax dollars are required to subsidize ER visits.

Messiah Lutheran Church is a proud supporter of the HEALS Clinic at Madison Crossroads Elementary School.  If you would like to learn more about HEALS or how to help in this important ministry, please contact Janell Zessinger or the Messiah Lutheran Church Office.

Mighty To Save

The Contemporary Band of Messiah Lutheran Church presents "Mighty To Save" at worship service on January 20th, 2013.  The Contemporary Band provides the music at the 11 am worship service on the third Sunday of each month.

"Mighty To Save" was written by Ben Fielding & Reuben Morgan and was originally recorded by Hillsong Church in 2006.

To learn more about the music ministries of Messiah Lutheran Church, please visit the music ministries page on our website or talk to Lois Graff our Director of Music Ministries.

Free BBQ

Join the congregation of Messiah Lutheran Church on Sunday, January 27th at Noon.  In celebration of generosity, the congregation will be providing a free Barbecue lunch.  Everyone is welcome! We'll see you there!

Foodies

The newest fellowship group at Messiah Lutheran Church held their kickoff meeting today. This group called the "Foodies" was conceived by Meredith and Greg Kilby. The group's moto is "Food, Faith and Fellowship".

Foodies is a rotating dinner club for Messiah Lutheran adults. Groups gather once a month at members' homes for a period of four or five months. Hosting is rotated between homes. The host provides the main course while the other members provide side dishes.

Where does the faith part come in? Each month Pastor Peterson will provide Foodies a brief food/hospitality themed devotional for group discussion.

If you would like to learn more about the Foodies, please contact Meredith and Greg Kilby.