Dear Messiah Friends and Family, 

The Council met virtually Tuesday August 17. The Property Committee will get estimates to repair the catch basin in the parking lot at the base of the northeast overhead light. The Home Days parade will be on Sunday September 12. Everyone is invited to participate by either walking in the parade or sitting in front of the church as a spectator. Kristy Bohinc reported that the streaming transmission from the church for the Sunday service is sometimes weak and does not always maintain a signal. Therefore, two more mesh network units will be ordered to carry the WIFI signal from the front office into the narthex and sanctuary. We are proceeding with changing the copier machine contract from DSI to ComDoc with the addition of color printing capabilities. Investigation has also begun to look at the feasibility of changing the front sign to an LED sign. I hope that everyone is remaining safe and healthy and that we will be able to continue expanding the church functions even with the presence of the Delta variant. May God’s blessing be with all of us.

 c/o Tom Griffith, Council President 

Messiah Missive #87:

BELOVED CHURCH,

One of the ongoing refrains of scripture is the message, “Do not fear.” This week’s Gospel speaks of fearful disciples who are struggling to understand the implications of Jesus’ ministry for their lives. Perhaps we too are fearful in life these days, too. What message does Jesus bring amidst it all? Read the Gospel ahead of Sunday as we prepare for worship together: Mark 9:30-37 https://bible.oremus.org/?ql=498628959

• Pastor Paul will be on retreat this coming week. For any urgent pastoral needs please contact the church office.

• The Bulletin for this coming Sunday (9/19) can be found here: https://bit.ly/Sept19thBulletinMLC

• Fall Worship Schedule Announcement: We have decided to continue our single 10:00am Sunday service for the time being, with a hybrid in-person and online gathering. Thank you for your flexibility as we continue to adapt to the ongoing pandemic.

• Sunday School Update: The first youth Sunday School lesson of the fall will be on September 19 at 11:30am. Please be sure to check the Sunday School page of the website (or Facebook) to see what’s coming up for the rest of 2021/22. Check your email for a ZOOM link.
• Pastor Paul is working on an online version of adult Sunday School – details TBD.
• NOTE: Please make sure your email address is updated for youth and adult Sunday School: https://bit.ly/Register4SS_MLC

• SPECIAL NOTICE – Jay Imel Memorial/Celebration: Please join the Imel Family on Saturday, October 2 from 12pm – 4pm, here at Messiah, to celebrate Jay Imel’s joy-filled life. Come as you are, as he loved everyone.

• SPECIAL NOTICE – Messiah Thanksgiving Food Drive: for the Tri-C East Campus Food Pantry (October 3 – November 14). Any non-perishable items are welcome. Popular items are those that are “heat & eat” or “grab & go” (things one might pack in a lunch). Please place your donations inside the church on the table by the back entry. Due to covid, we will also offer a curbside donation drop-off each Sunday; please leave your items outside by the rear entry door before 5pm on Sunday.

• WORSHIP SERVICE READERS NEEDED: Have you ever wanted to read the scripture for our services? You can now check the Home page of our website and look for the signup sheet banner near the top. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Kristy at kbdesigns2010@hotmail.com. 

• USHERS NEEDED: We NEED ushers! Please give it a try! When we have only the few we have, it means everyone is serving four or more times per six-month sessions. Ushers are important to the public relations of our church, visitors and members alike. It can be fun. Call or text Karen Zak or Fritz Neil to find out what is involved or sit in the back and observe what we do when one of us is ushering. Duties have changed with the COVID protocol, and we are in a flexible state right now. Still the more the merrier.

• Prayer Requests: we encourage you to make prayer requests for the weekly Bulletin and monthly Grace Note by sending these to the church via email: office@messiahlyndhurst.org. Please send by Wednesday at noon for Bulletin inclusion the following Sunday.