With over 70 campers, 60 volunteers, $430 raised for the Safe Water Project, and five days of underground church fun, we are pleased to announce this years VBS a success!
Everyone involved, young and old, were able to use this experience to enrich their faith in the presence of the Lord, and we cannot wait to do it again next year!
Stay tuned for VBS pictures!
Everyone involved, young and old, were able to use this experience to enrich their faith in the presence of the Lord, and we cannot wait to do it again next year!
Stay tuned for VBS pictures!
KUFFS (aka Kids United in Faith, Fellowship, and Service), is our children's ministry group. Meeting every Wednesday following the congressional dinner, KUFFS includes interactive Bible lessons, music groups like our vocal and bell choirs, along with service project opportunities.
At Messiah, we maintain a very active relationship with our middle and high school members, since these years are so important to their growth and development. We have meetings every Wednesday along with catechism classes every Sunday, along with a high school youth group. We also have special events almost every month including outings, retreats, concerts, and other fun faith activities!
Our confirmation program at Messiah Lutheran spans over three years, starting with 6th graders, and ending with a special program of instruction for 9th graders. The program rolls over three yearly themes, one for Years A, B, and C.
Year A
9th Graders: In the summer between 8th and 9th grade, youth will take part in a week of study at Camp Lutheridge, followed by 5 weeks of instruction in the fall and confirmation on Reformation Sunday: usually the last Sunday of October.
Year A
- Fall: Introduction to the Hebrew Scriptures: Study of the major stories of the Old Testament from Creation through Ruth
- Fall Retreat: Study of Abraham, Sarah, Hagar, Isaac, and Rebecca
- Spring: Continued study of stories of the Old Testament from King Saul to the Psalms
- Spring Retreat: The 10 Commandments
- Fall: Introduction to Christian Scriptures: Study of the major stories of the New Testament from Annunciation through Transfiguration
- Fall Retreat: Baptism
- Spring: Continued Study of the stories of the New Testament from Sending of the 70 to Crucifixion
- Spring Retreat: Holy Communion, Law and Gospel, and Sermon Writing
- Fall: Study of early church times, events, people, and writings: The Apostles through Hymns of New Testament Letters
- Fall Retreat: The Creed
- Spring: Study of the Bible and Luther, including History of the Bible, Luther, and teachings of the Lutheran faith
- Spring Retreat: The Lord's Prayer
9th Graders: In the summer between 8th and 9th grade, youth will take part in a week of study at Camp Lutheridge, followed by 5 weeks of instruction in the fall and confirmation on Reformation Sunday: usually the last Sunday of October.
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