Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Wheelchair Ramp Build, February 2, 2013

From Wheelchair Ramp Build, February 2, 2013

Neither rain nor snow nor dark of night will stop the Messiah Ramp Builders from their appointed rounds. On Saturday the Messiah Carpentry Team built another wheelchair ramp for a gentleman who lives on Monte Sano.  Though the weather was a little sketchy, the team managed to get the job done and the result was a mighty fine looking wheelchair ramp if we do say so ourselves. The gentleman was very thankful.  He said that it has been about seven years since he has been on his front porch.

 The Carpentry Team builds approximately one wheelchair ramp per month in partnership with CASA of Madison County.

CASA builds wheelchair ramps for needy individuals regardless of income or age and at no cost to the client. Wheelchair ramps provide CASA clients the mobility necessary for safely entering and leaving their homes, while promoting a sense of independence and freedom and access to the outside world. Each ramp is custom designed for each client and built by CASA volunteers. By providing wheelchair ramps, we are providing our clients with the knowledge that there are people in the community who truly care about their well-being.

The team can always use a few hands to help build the ramps. No special skills or tools are required.  If you would like to help with the next build, please contact the Messiah Carpentry Team Leaders, Joe Stuart and Owen Wasmoen.  

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Wheelchair Ramp Build, February 2, 2013

OWLS

From OWLS, January 29, 2013

The Older Wiser Lutherans (OWLS) of Messiah Lutheran Church had a Dominos Party for their January 2013 get together. Usually they partake in activities like mountain climbing and hang gliding but every once in a while, they like to kick it old school.

The event was hosted by Ed and Mary Ann Stasiak. Several games of Dominoes ensued. Some of the experts were teaching the others how to play their favorite game. Some of the rules had to be checked out and there was lots of good humored bickering about this. Everyone had a good evening and we thank the Stasiak's for inviting us to their beautiful home.

The OWLS are a loosely knit group of folks (over 50 years of age) who get together once a month for an activity. These activities vary from a potluck at the church, Sunday brunch at a restaurant, miniature golf, a visit to the Botanical Garden, to attending the "Living Christmas Tree" concert. Both men and women are welcome. And don’t let our name fool you. We may call ourselves the “Older” Wiser Lutherans, but we know we’re all young at heart. Please call Jan Murphy or the Church Office for more information about the OWLS.

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OWLS, January 29, 2013

Saturday, February 2, 2013

Mardi Gras Fellowship Potluck

On February 10th, the congregation of Messiah Lutheran Church will host a Mardis Gras Fellowship Potluck.  Everyone is welcome.  There will be craft activities for the kids.  And did we mention the yummy food?  Is there anything more fun than a good old fashioned Lutheran Potluck?

Please visit the welcome center in the Messiah Lutheran Church Narthex for complete details and the signup sheet?  We'll see you there!