Messiah Midweek Update
July 22, 2020
Messiah Lutheran Church
Auburn, WA 
"And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." Micah 6:8b
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MLC Covid-19 Health and Safety Plan

Messiah’s Website now has an updated version of the MLC Covid-19 Health and Safety Response Plan posted. This update integrates Messiah’s response to Governor Inslee’s Phase 2 requirements for religious and faith-based organizations. Highlights include requirements for building use and presence, preventative measures, mitigation measures, and a post-exposure recovery plan.
Messiah Fellowship Hour on Zoom

Today, Wednesday, July 22nd at 6:30pm, Pastor Chuck will be hosting a virtual fellowship hour on Zoom. The meeting ID is: 830 8086 6834. Click here for a link to the fellowship time Zoom meeting.
Worship Bulletins

The worship bulletins that are sent out electronically on Saturday are printable from your home computers. When you receive the email, open it and press "ctrl p" on your keyboard and it will print.
 
On Thursday afternoons, we will place pre-printed bulletins in the Messiah Lending Library (the box pictured in this article). It is located on H street outside the kitchen. Please feel free to stop by and pick one up if you do not have a computer or printer at home.

Please contact Tia Monsen if you have any questions.
Vacation Bible School

We are excited to announce that we will be offering a hybrid version of Vacation Bible School August 2nd-6th that will take place primarily online with an option for an in-person BBQ! Our theme for the week is "Who Is My Neighbor" and we will be learning about our call to serve our neighbors all around the globe. We invite the whole family to join in!
 
In-person Portion:
*Subject to change depending on guidelines in August*
  • Sunday August 2nd from 12-2pm we be hosting a Welcome Event for families to stop by and pick up their VBS kits. These kits will include any supplies needed for the rest of the week. When you pick up your kit we will also give a brief overview of the week and some instructions on how to watch the videos through out the week. We will be outside in the parking lot and ask that you where masks when you arrive.
  • Thursday we will meet in a park from 6-7:30pm for an optional BBQ, wrap up of the week and for group games!
 
Online Portion: 
  • Sunday-Thursday we will provide videos filmed by members of our congregation and friends who will be teaching various activities for you to do from your home! 
  • Videos will include songs, bible studies, stories from other countries, service ideas, crafts, snacks and more!
  • All the craft and snack supplies you'll need will be provided in your VBS kit!
 
 
For more information contact Savannah at  savannah.phelan@mlcauburn.org 

Messiah Lutheran Church

410 H Street NE
Auburn, WA 98002
253-833-5280


Staff Directory

Pastor Chuck Harris, Senior Pastor
(206) 245-8626
 
Deacon Traci Vatne, Director of Faith Formation
(253) 797-5837
 
Savannah Phelan, Associate Director of Faith Formation & Partnerships
(406) 600-5165
 
Tia Monsen, Worship Manager & Communications Coordinator
(253) 334-6618
 
Lynne Inman, Administrative Assistant
(253) 740-9642
 
Pam Downing, Finance Coordinator
(206) 799-3130
 
Katie Walda, Organist, Keyboardist & Handbells Director
(925) 413-9052
 
Jan Nelson, Chorale Director and Website/Social Media Manager
(541) 556-7232
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Messiah This Week

Wednesday 7/22
11:00am Service Adventure Project

Thursday 7/23
9:00am Service Adventure Project
1:00pm Bible Study-Zoom
5:00pm Spirit Fest Meal-Grab and Go
6:30pm Church Council-Zoom

Friday 7/24

Saturday 7/25

Sunday 7/26
9:30am Worship-Streaming on Facebook, Website and YouTube
12:00pm New Covenant Presbyterian Church
2:00pm Community Meal-Grab and Go
 
Messiah Lutheran Vision

We are an inclusive community following Jesus, worshiping God, 
striving side by side, and mending the broken places in all creation.

Messiah Lutheran Mission Statement

• Engage our world from a deep, Jesus centered community life

• Embrace, welcome, and accompany people along life’s journey

• Enhance our understanding and practice of a life called by God

• Explore and connect in an ongoing process of growth in faith and spirituality