SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
9/11 CONCERT
SATURDAY at 5:30PM ON THE LAWN!
Just two more days! We hope to see many of you at our FREE Community-Wide Concert on Saturday, September 11th at 5:30pm. Enjoy a variety of performances from our Messiah family and beyond! The B&C Burgers Food Truck will be serving hamburger and hot dog meals for $10 each. Please bring chairs/blankets. Invite family and friends. You won't want to miss this special event!
FALL KICKOFF MORNING
THIS SUNDAY at 9AM
LAST CHANCE TO RSVP FOR BREAKFAST
 Join us on Sunday, September 12th to kickoff fall and our new series, "Back to the Future." Join us for worship on the lawn at 9am followed by free breakfast (pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, hash browns and fruit). Activities and games will follow breakfast. We'll have a large inflatable slide, water games, balloon art, face painting, music, bingo with prizes and more! You won't want to miss out! Bring family and friends.
Last chance to RSVP for breakfast! Please click the link below if you haven't already RSVP'd so we will have an accurate head count.
WELCOME ADAM CAMPBELL
NEW DIRECTOR OF STUDENT MINISTRIES
"Hello Everyone! My name is Adam Campbell and I am excited to be serving alongside each one of you as the new Director of Student Ministries. I am brand new to our church and look forward to meeting you and your students. God bless and be praying for our Junior High group, High School group, and Confirmation classes this year."
BEGINS IN ONE WEEK
All women are invited to join Living Vine Bible Study this fall beginning Thursday September 16. Meet on Thursdays, 9:15-11:15am. Begin with coffee, food, and fellowship. Continue with praise music, devotions, and intermittent lectures. Next break into small groups. Child Care is provided.
AMERICAN NINGA WARRIOR JR.
CONTESTANT FROM MESSIAH!
From Partner in Ministry, Tim Anderson: "My daughter Josie Anderson will be on the first episode (September 9) of the American Ninja Warrior Jr show which is on the Peacock streaming app this season."
GOOD LUCK JOSIE!
THIN SPACES WOMEN'S GROUP
BEGINS SEPT 28
All women are invited to join this fall study of "Chasing Vines" by Beth Moore. This is a strong, reflective book about how God is ALWAYS chasing us! He never gives up. Moore examines scripture references to the vine as she reflects on a trip she took to Italy with her daughters during the Italian grape harvesting. Intriguing and Enlightening! Join on Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm in the Life Center beginning September 28.
Click here join Thin Spaces (no need to sign up if you're already in the group).
BEGINS SEPTEMBER 19
 Adult Forum resumes Sunday, September 19 in the Joy Center at 10am. Join Steve Goodwin for a 6-week study as he explores the application of apocalyptic literature, including Daniel, Ezekiel, Revelation, and portions of the Gospel according to Mark, to historical events and our present circumstances. No need to sign up. Just come!
MESSIAH BOOK GROUP
MEETS SEPT 18
 All are invited to attend this lively discussion about "Rose" written by Martin Cruz Smith on Saturday, September 18 at 4pm in the Joy Center. Questions? Please contact Jan Coe.
NEW STUDY BEGINS SEPTEMBER 29
All are invited to join this 5-week study led by Pastor Jay, "Echoes of the Prophets." We will compare Gospel passages with passages from the Old Testament’s prophetic books, examining how Jesus was both influenced by the prophets and perceived as a prophet by his initial audience.
 
Meet on Wednesdays at 4pm or 7pm beginning September 29. We will also provide an online option.
CARING HANDS FOOD PANTRY
SAYS THANKS!
The Pantry at First Lutheran Church is grateful for Messiah's partnership and support. Thanks for your ongoing support of food donations each week to help Caring Hands continue serving those in need.

DRIVE THRU MONDAYS
Thanks to our COFFEE MINISTRY for helping with our Drive Thru this week! They sold Fair Trade Coffee and received lots of donations for the Caring Hands Food Pantry. Thanks to all who showed up.

Remember, when you SHOP -buy extra - and DROP in your trunk to bring on Mondays!

Come see us next week on Monday, September 13 between 9-11am. Our RELAY FOR LIFE team leaders will be hosting and selling shopping bags for $5 to support Team MessiahYL. Click here for more info and to sign up/donate to our team! We look forward to seeing you!
RELAY FOR LIFE
 Please support our team, MessiahYL by joining or donating. So far we have raised over $1,000 of $10,000 goal. Click here to sign up or donate.
SUNDAYS NOW AVAILABLE
THROUGH DECEMBER!
Would you like to provide a beautiful arrangement of flowers on a Sunday in honor of a special date? We now have Sundays available through the end of the year! Sign up and let us know what special message you'd like to display on our screens. You may take the flowers home following the 10am service.