This Week at Messiah

2008-05-09T00:00:00.000-07:00

May 11, 2008— The Day of Pentecost

“Empowered by the Spirit to Tell Others About Christ” — Pastor Lassman

Weekly Events at Messiah

Sunday	8:00am	Worship Service
	9:20am	Education Hour
	10:45am	Worship Service
Monday	6:30pm	Scouts
Tuesday	10:30am	Bible Study
	6:30pm	Scouts
	7:00pm	Bell Choir/Youth Board
	7:00pm	Knitting Group
Wednesday	11:15am	Concordia Chapel
	12:00pm	Ladies Guild
	4:00pm	1st Year Confirmation
	7:00pm	Ensemble
Thursday	7:00pm	Adult Information Class
	7:00pm	Old Testament Overview
	7:00pm	Young Adults
Saturday	9:00am	Work Party
	1:00pm	Funeral for Irene Steiner
	6:00pm	Confirmation Dinner
Sunday	8:00am	Worship Service
	9:20am	Education Hour
	10:45am	Worship Service
	12:00pm	Reception for Confirmands

Announcements

Flowers today are given to the glory of God by Lee and Jill Cohrs in celebration of their 21st wedding anniversary, and in honor of all Mothers on Mothers’ Day.

The next time the knitting group meets will be May 13th at 7 p.m. Beginners and experienced knitters/crocheters are both welcomed. We meet the 2nd Tuesday of every month in the youth room. Any questions, please call Maizie Johnson.

Pastor Lassman’s Adult Information Class meets this Thursday, 7 p.m. Topic for discussion is “The Last Things” (the end of the world). Those who have already completed the class are always welcome as drop ins.

AIC Video Clip of the Week - What do we physically receive in the Lord’s Supper? Watch the answer at messiahseattle.org. Video running time - 08:28.

Large bath towels are needed for the people who use Immanuel Lutheran’s and Compass Cascade’s hygiene facilities. Please put these items in the lounge.

Spring cleanup day will be Saturday morning, May 17th from 9 to 12. We will be working both indoors and outdoors. Indoors we will be cleaning, vacuuming and fixing areas that don’t get covered on a weekly basis. Outdoors we will be weeding, pruning and doing general cleanup around the church. Bring pruners, rakes, brooms, gloves, etc. Refreshments and a lunch will be provided.

June Messenger deadline is next Sunday!

Next Sunday four of Messiah’s youth will be confirmed at the 10:45 service. All are invited to a reception to be held immediately following the service.

Today in Sunday School the children learned that as God did with Paul, so God does with us. Through the Law we are crushed by the weight of our sin and are helpless. As God revived Paul through Ananias (Acts 9:1-31), He revives us through our pastors with the proclamation of His Word and the administration of His Sacraments granting forgiveness, life, and salvation to all who believe. Talk to your children about how the Sacraments and God’s Word revive you so that you may live as God’s child.

If you haven’t been to Ladies Night Out for a while, it’s time to join us for Thai. We are returning to an old favorite, Bai Pai Restaurant in Ravenna, 2316 NE 65th Street on Monday, May 19th at 6;15. Contact Bev Edmon if you have questions.

You are invited to a class taught by a seminary professor! Dr. Detlev Schulz, will be teaching a class on “The Doctrine of Church and Fellowship” (including :”closed communion”) June 23-27th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Messiah. Lunch will be served for a free-will offering. Cost is $100. To register, contact Katherine Rittner at 260.452.2241 or visit www.ctsfw.edu. Deadline to register is May 23rd. Questions? Call Pastor Lassman.

Check out Messiah Online! New content is updated weekly: sermon text and audio, weekly announcements, an online calendar, Sunday morning Bible study audio, music performance audio, and youth announcements.

New computer in the Narthex. This computer is for everyone to use to view Messiah’s website. Feel free to use it anytime.

In our prayers: Family of Irene Steiner, who died this past Thursday. Funeral service will be Saturday, May 17th, 1 p.m. at Messiah.

Attendance

Sunday Worship		206
Bible Study		74
Teachers		8
Early Childhood		11
Grades 1-5		6
Grades 6-8		4
High School		13
Tuesday Study on Matthew		18
First Year Confirmation		4
Old Testament Overview		7
Adult Information Class		13

2008-05-02T00:00:00.000-07:00

May 4, 2008— Seventh Sunday of Easter

“God Provides Faithful Servants for Unfaithful Ones” — Pastor Lassman

Weekly Events at Messiah

Sunday	8:00am	Worship Service
	9:20am	Education Hour
	10:45am	Worship Service
	12:00pm	Financial Seminar
	5:00pm	High School Bible Class
Monday	6:00pm	Men's Night Out
	6:30pm	Scouts
	7:00pm	Mary/Martha Ministries
Tuesday	10:30am	Bible Study
	6:30pm	Scouts
	7:00pm	Church Council
	7:00pm	Bell Choir
Wednesday	11:15am	Concordia Chapel
	4:00pm	1st Year Confirmation
	7:00pm	Ensemble
Thursday	7:00pm	Adult Information Class
	7:00pm	Old Testament Overview
Sunday	8:00am	Worship Service
	9:20am	Education Hour
	10:45am	Worship Service

Announcements

Names Matter Sunday - it’s time again to put on a name tag and say hi to those around you. You can try the line, “Have we met yet?”, or “I’m sorry but I forgot your name”! I am just encouraging all of us to make that little effort to add a few names to those faces that surround us here at Messiah.

Baptized in a private ceremony yesterday was Roger Startzman. Roger is currently attending the AIC class.

All are invited! Today all are invited for a free pizza lunch and seminar on charitable giving after the late service. The 50 minute seminar, sponsored by Thrivent Fnancial for Lutherans and David Reinke, relates to our own Messiah Endowment Fund and will help us discover new ways to think about our charitable possibilities.

High School Bible study tonight from 5-6 p.m. Study on “Mormonism” - Part 2. Game room will be open from 6-7 p.m.

Men’s Night Out goes Hawaiian Monday, May 5th, 6 p.m. at Kona Kitchen, 8501 Fifth Ave NE. Please RSVP to Brian Danforth.

Women’S Bible Study May 5th, 7 p.m. in the choir room. Vicar Huehn will be leading the study “Hey Diddle, Diddle; Every Jot and Tittle” based on the teachings of Jesus in the Beatitudes.

Pastor Lassman’s Adult Information Class meets this Thursday, 7 p.m. Topic for discussion is “Prayer” (including an explanation of the Lord’s Prayer). Those who have already completed the class are always welcome as drop ins.

High School outing at Green Lake Saturday, May 10th, from 11 to 3 p.m. Meet at the church. Pitch and Putt and paddle boats. Bring your own money for lunch. Church will pay for pitch and putt and paddle boats. Sign up on the youth bulletin board today.

AIC Video Clip of the Week - Why is it important to teach Christians after Baptism? Watch the answer at messiahseattle.org. Video running time - 02:42.

In Sunday School today the children learned that as Jesus came to the Ethiopian (Acts 8:26-40), He comes to us in our weakness, for we cannot by our own reason or strength come to Him. In your family faith talks, discuss how the Holy Spirit calls, gathers, enlightens and sanctifies us, keeping us with Jesus Christ in the one true faith.

Concordia is in need of an area rug no larger than 8' x 12' for their Resource Center at school. If you have or know of one, please contact the school office, 206.525.7407.

Help! We are looking for someone to lead Sunday School for the Ethiopian church one Sunday a month. If you can help, please contact Ann Melvin.

Attendance

Sunday Worship		240
Bible Study		?
Teachers		10
Early Childhood		9
Grades 1-5		8
Grades 6-8		9
High School		10
Tuesday Study on Matthew		11
Young Adults Bible Study		3
First Year Confirmation		4
Second Year Confirmation		4
Old Testament Overview		10
Adult Information Class		18

2008-04-27T00:00:00.001-07:00

April 27, 2008 — The Sixth Sunday of Easter

“"You Are Not Alone"” — Rev. Richard Flath

Weekly Events at Messiah

Sunday	8:00am	Worship Service
	9:20am	Education Hour
	10:45am	Worship Service
	5:00pm	High School Bible Class
Monday	6:30pm	Scouts
Tuesday	10:30am	Bible Study
	6:30pm	Scouts
	7:00pm	Bell Choir/Elders Meeting
Wednesday	11:15am	Concordia Chapel
	4:00pm	1st Year Confirmation
	4:00pm	2nd Year Confirmation Interviews
	7:00pm	Ensemble
Thursday	7:00pm	Adult Information Class
	7:00pm	Old Testament Overview
	7:00pm	Young Adult Bible Study
Saturday	9:00am	Jr High at the Zoo
	6:00pm	LLL Pancake Supper
Sunday	8:00am	Worship Service
	9:20am	Education Hour
	10:45am	Worship Service
	12:00pm	Financial Seminar by Dave Reinke
	5:00pm	High School Bible Study

Announcements

Flowers today are giving to the Glory of God by Barbara Bye-Goesling in remembrance of her husband, Allan Goesling.

We welcome Rev. Richard Flath as our guest preacher today. Pastor Lassman is at the Ft. Wayne Seminary teaching a confirmation class on the “Lord’s Prayer” for 50-70 students from local congregations..

In Pastor Lassman’s absence, Harry Edmon will teach a one session class on the Book of Philemon during the education hour.

High School Bible study tonight from 5-6 p.m. Game room will be open from 6-7 p.m.

Pastor Lassman’s Adult Information Class meets this Thursday, 7 p.m. Topic for discussion is “The Church (not a building). Those who have already completed the class are always welcome as drop ins.

AIC Video Clip of the Week -Why should you remember your Baptism every day? Watch the answer at messiahseattle.org. Video running time -06:14.

Mite Box Sunday - Don’t forget to turn in your mite boxes today and pick up one for next month. Your mites go to support LWML missions.

You are invited to a special German Potato Pancake Supper with members of the other congregations that make up our North Seattle Circuit, on Saturday, May 3rd, 6 p.m. at Messiah. Cooked by members of our WA-AK District Lutheran Laymen’s League Board to raise funds for Lutheran Hour ministry projects in our district which will be explained at the supper. Come and enjoy this taste treat out of our German heritage past with fellow Lutheran members of our circuit. Sign up today!

Junior Highers! Meet at church at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 3rd. We’ll go to the Woodland Park Zoo and tour around ‘til probably 12:30 or 1 p.m. and then return back to church. Youth Board will pay for the zoo entrance and the young people can bring money for lunch or snacks at the zoo. We also need volunteer drivers/chaperones. Siblings are welcome to come with parents who wish to be drivers/chaperones.

Messiah Website Visitor Statistics for March 16-April 16, 2008. The raw number is 1,965 visitors or an average of 63 visitors per day. After analysis, we have around 390 regular visitors who use our website on a daily or weekly basis. We have had visitors from al over the world. 1,745 visitors come from the USA and 510 visitors from the state of Washington. We had 9,539 hits. Or, 9,539 web pages were viewed by the 1,965 visitors. For a more detailed report refer to the May Messenger.

In learning the story of Stephen (Acts 6-7), the first martyr , the children in Sunday School learned how we are crushed and enraged at the accusations of the God’s Law, but the Gospel, comes to bring peace and quietness with the forgiveness of our sins. Talk with your children and point out that in church we hear from the pastor the same Word of God theat Stephen preached: “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.”

Next month we will be collecting large bath towels for Immanuel Lutheran’s (men) and Compass Cascade’s (women) hygiene facilities. Please put your donations upstairs in the lounge area.

Ladies Guild has prepared 12 quilts for Lutheran World Relief. If you would like to help cover shipping costs, estimated to be about $50.00, please make a check out to Messiah Ladies Guild and give it to Irma Guthrie or the church office.

All are invited! Next Sunday, May 4th, all are invited for a free pizza lunch and seminar on charitable giving after the late service. The 50 minute seminar, sponsored by Thrivent Fnancial for Lutherans and David Reinke, relates to our own Messiah Endowment Fund and will help us discover new ways to think about our charitable possibilities. Please sign up in the Narthex.

Attendance

Sunday Worship		215
Bible Study		62
Teachers		9
Early Childhood		5
Grades 1-5		7
Grades 6-8		4
High School		9
Tuesday Study on Matthew		20
High School Bible Study		7
First Year Confirmation		3
Second Year Confirmation		4
Old Testament Overview		10
Adult Information Class		18

2008-04-20T00:00:00.000-07:00

April 20, 2008 — Fifth Sunday after Easter

“Jesus Gives You His Promises for Your Troubled Heart” — Vicar Huehn

Weekly Events at Messiah

Sunday	8:00am	Worship Service
	9:20am	Education Hour
	10:45am	Worship Service
	5:00pm	High School Bible Study
Monday	6:30pm	Scouts
Tuesday	10:30am	Bible Study
	6:15pm	Ladies Night Out
	6:30pm	Scouts
	7:00pm	Bell Choir/Executive Board
Wednesday	4:00pm	1st Year Confirmation
	4:00pm	2nd Year Confirmation Final
Thursday	7:00pm	Adult Information Class
	7:00pm	Old Testament Overview
Sunday	8:00am	Worship Service
	9:20am	Education Hour
	10:45am	Worship Service
	5:00pm	High School Bible Study

Announcements

High School Bible study tonight! “Discussion on Mormonism” from 5-6 p.m. Game room will be open from 6-7 p.m.

May Messenger deadline today - please be prompt!.

Late Night Catechism - Commitments to go and full payment of $15 per person is due by tomorrow to Susie. Please make checks out to Messiah and leave with front office or pay today to Susie Paeth at the end of each service. If you need a ride please let the office know or let Susie know at church when you pay.

Ladies’ Night Out - Marcy Doersch and Bev Edmon will walk over and meet you for dinner at Brier Pizza, Tuesday, April 22nd at 6:15. Brier Pizza is located about 25 minutes from Messiah. Head north on Bothell Way to Kenmore, turn left at 61st Ave NE (Jack in the Box), then left again on NE 193rd St. Follow the curve of the road to the right past GasCo and stay on this road for about 1 mile where it becomes Brier Road. Brier Pizza will be on the right side of the road at the very top of the hill. Watch your speed in Brier or it could be a VERY expensive dinner!

Pastor Lassman’s Adult Information Class meets this Thursday, 7 p.m. Topic for discussion is “The Lord’s Supper (three different views among Christians). Those who have already completed the class are always welcome as drop ins.

AIC Video Clip of the Week - What is so special about the water of Baptism? Watch the answer at messiahseattle.org. Video running time - 09:58.

All ladies of Messiah are invited to the Olympic Zone LWML Joyshop Saturday, April 26th at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2116 E Union in Seattle. Registration begins at 10 a.m. for $4. Joyshop at 10:30 with lunch following. Speaker: Judy Knebel; presentation on LWML’s “Heart to Heart” program, in intentional effort to inlude ethnic women into the life and work of LWML. See flyers on the bulletin board.

Mite Box Sunday - Don’t forget to bring in your mite boxes the last Sunday of April. Your mites go to support LWML missions.

We are collecting items for Lutheran World Relief (LWR). The flyer on the bulletin board lists what LWR is accepting. Deadline for items is April 27. Questions? Talk to Dorothy Bellin.

Messiah Choir Season Ends - The choir at Messiah has decided to end their season earlier than usual this year, due to the small size of the group and to the commitments and limitations of its members this spring. Our sincere thanks to all who participated during the year: (Sopranos) Stephanie Colbert, Sue Hewitson, Karla Sanger; (Altos) Marie Byarlay, Carol Johnson, Gail Ludvigson, Ann Melvin; (Tenors) Mike Boomhower, Harry Edmon, Dick Hillmann; (Basses) Robin Melvin, Bob Solum, Arnold Swanberg, John Viets; (Director) Janet Solum; (Accompanist and Substitute Director) Barbara Sackett. It has been our joy to sing the Lord’s praises during the Sunday services and special services. We look forward to resuming again next autumn.

Shaving cream, razors and after shave and marked receipts are needed! Please put them in nour lounge basket.

Ladies’ Guild has prepared 12 quilts for Lutheran World Relief. If you would like to help cover shipping costs, please make a check out to Messiah Ladies’ Guild and give it to Irma Guthrie.

Concordia is in need of an area rug no larger than 8' x 12' for their Resource Center at school. If you have or know of one, please contact the school office, 206.525.7407.

Fred and Jean Holtz are sincerely grateful for all the prayers, cards, inquiries, and yes, even delicious cookies, that have been lovingly given since Fred’s diagnosis of lung cancer. Many thanks. Your prayers for him are very much appreciated as he continues his treatment.

In our prayers: Dan Bartlett, at University Hospital...Sue Hewitson , recovering from surgery.

Attendance

Sunday Worship		225
Bible Study		65
Teachers		8
Early Childhood		8
Grades 1-5		7
Grades 6-8		7
High School		9
Tuesday Study on Matthew		20
High School Bible Study		Did not meet
First Year Confirmation		3
Second Year Confirmation		4
Old Testament Overview		12
Adult Information Class		16

2008-04-13T00:00:00.000-07:00

April 13, 2008— Fourth Sunday of Easter

“Sheep Following Their Shepherd” — Pastor Lassman

Weekly Events at Messiah

Sunday	8:00am	Worship Service
	9:20am	Education Hour
	10:45am	Worship Service
	1:00pm	Emmanuel Fund Raiser
Monday	6:30pm	Scouts
Tuesday	10:30am	Bible Study
	6:30pm	Scouts
	7:00pm	Bell Choir/Youth Board
	7:00pm	Concordia School Board
Wednesday	9:30am	Ladies' Project Day
	11:15am	Concordia Chapel
	4:00pm	Confirmation
Thursday	7:00pm	Adult Information Class
	7:00pm	Old Testament Overview
	7:00pm	Young Adults
	7:30pm	Choir
Saturday	5:00pm	Concordia Acution
Sunday	8:00am	Worship Service
	9:20am	Education Hour
	10:45am	Worship Service
	5:00pm	High School Bible Study

Announcements

Pastor Lassman’s Adult Information Class meets this Thursday, 7 p.m. Topic for discussion is “Holy Baptism” (including a discussion of infant baptism). Those who have already completed the class are always welcome as drop ins.

Young Adults meet this Thursday, 7 p.m. at church.

High School Bible study next Sunday! “Discussion on Mormonism” from 5-6 p.m. Game room will be open from 6-7 p.m.

AIC Video Clip of the Week - Should we make the sign of the cross? Watch the answer at messiahseattle.org. Video running time - 04:34.

May Messenger deadline next Sunday, April 20th.

We already have 23 signed up for the May 25th, 2 p.m. matinee of Late Night Catechism. Susie will need all commitments to go and full payment of $15 per person by Monday, April 21st. Please make checks out to Messiah and leave with front office or pay on Sundays to Susie Paeth at the end of each service beginning today. If you need a ride please let the office know or let Susie know at church when you pay.

Flag Football: There is a flag football on the Eastside run by the CPAA (Christ Pursued Athletic Association). It starts May 31 and ends in July. There are seven games played every Saturday morning at Juanita High School. It is a 7 on 7 league so you need about 14 players on a team. This would be a great way to build fellowship. Cost is $495 per team so if you have 14, it is about $35 per person. If you are interested or have any questions give Ryan Munsell a call.

We are collecting items for Lutheran World Relief (LWR). The flyer on the bulletin board lists what LWR is accepting. Please put these items in the large wooden box in the Fellowship Hall by Sunday, April 27. Questions? Talk to Dorothy Bellin

The children in Sunday School learned how Jesus identified Himself as the “Good Shepherd and the “Door of the Sheep”. They learned how we entered that door and were made His sheep through Baptism. Talk with your child about how Jesus continues to feed and care for us with His Word and Sacraments. Talk about how other voices, sinful voices, in this world try to draw us away from our shepherd, Jesus.

Could you please buy shaving cream, razors or after shave and put them in our lounge basket? They will be given to two organizations which help the homeless.

We wish to thank everyone for all the prayers, cards and concerns for Ralph and Cora May Gray while Ralph recovers from his stroke. May God bless you and please continue to pray for him - In Christian love, Ralph and Cora May Gray

You are invited to a fundraiser spaghetti dinner today after church until 5 p.m. by the Emmanuel Counseling and Educational Services, a non-profit Christ-centered faith based substance abuse program. Adults $15.00; children 10 years and under $5.00.

In our Prayers: Esther Gaudinier, in declining health

Attendance

Sunday Worship		226
Bible Study		64
Teachers		8
Early Childhood		7
Grades 1-5		6
Grades 6-8		7
High School		10
Tuesday Study on Matthew		16
High School Bible Study		5
First Year Confirmation		4
Second Year Confirmation		2
Old Testament Overview		11
Adult Information Class		19

2008-04-06T00:00:00.000-07:00

April 6, 2008— Third Sunday of Easter

“Live As Exiles in This World of Sin” — Pastor Lassman

Weekly Events at Messiah

Sunday	8:00am	Worship Service
	9:20am	Education Hour
	10:45am	Worship Service
Monday	6:00pm	Men's Night Out
	6:30pm	Scouts
	7:00pm	Mary/Martha Ministries
Tuesday	10:30am	Bible Study
	6:30pm	Scouts
	7:00pm	Bell Choir/Knitting Group
	7:00pm	Church Council
Wednesday	11:15am	Concordia Chapel
	12:00pm	Ladies' Guild
	4:00pm	Confirmation
Thursday	7:00pm	Adult Information Class
	7:00pm	Old Testament Overview
	7:30pm	Choir
Sunday	8:00am	Worship Service
	9:20am	Education Hour
	10:45am	Worship Service

Announcements

Pastor Lassman’s Adult Information Class meets this Thursday, 7 p.m. Topic for discussion is “Justification” (the heart of Christianity). Those who have already completed the class are always welcome as drop ins.

High School Bible study next Sunday! “Ask the Vicar” from 5-6 p.m. Ask questions about life, relationships, Bible, doctrine, or whatever. Game room will be open from 6-7 p.m.

AIC Video Clip of the Week - Can you be saved without Baptism? Watch the answer at messiahseattle.org. Video running time - 02:40.

Women’s monthly Bible study Monday, April 7th, 7 p.m. in the choir room. The Mary/Martha Ministries monthly Bible study will be starting a new Bible study on the teachings of Jesus, based on the beatitudes out of Matthew’s Gospel. Vicar Huehn will be leading the study this month “Pass the Salt: Living a Blessed Life”. All women are welcome.

Men’s Night Out Monday, April 7th, 6 p.m. at the Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, 4221 196th St SW in Lynnwood. Please RSVP to Brian Danforth.

The next time the knitting group meets will be April 8th at 7 p.m. Beginners and experienced knitters/crocheters are both welcomed. We meet the 2nd Tuesday of every month in the youth room. Any questions, please call Maizie Johnson.

High Schoolers! Rolling Lock In April 11th and 12th. Sign up on the youth bulletin board today!

Thank you to the generous people who gave thirty four toothpastes and eighty toothbrushes for our ministry to some of Seattle’s homeless. This month we are gathering shaving cream, razors and after shave. Please help by putting these in our lounge basket. The receipts also help us to help others.

Messiah goes to “Late Night Catechism!” I’m sure you’ve heard of this hilarious long standing play showing at the ACT Theater in downtown Seattle. Learn or relearn your catechism from a nun who knows it all (even though it’s Catholic!) and who knows - maybe we can teach her a thing or two! Anyway, Susie Paeth, fellowship chair has reserved seats at a discount for May 25th at the 2 p.m. matinee showing. Though tickets are regularly $22, Messiah Fellowship will help sponsor some of the cost and coordinate transportation. Cost will be $15.00 per person. Get ready to laugh. Sign up today!

Flag Football: There is a flag football on the Eastside run by the CPAA (Cxhrist Pursued Athletic Association). It starts May 31 and ends in July. There are seven games played every Saturday morning at Juanita High School. It is a 7 n 7 league so you need about 14 players on a team. This would be a great way to build fellowship. Cost is $495 per team so if you have 14, it is about $35 per person. If you are interested or have any questions give Ryan Munsell a call or send him an email.

Today in Sunday School the children learned of how the disciples recognized the resurrected Jesus through the Scriptures and the breaking of bread when he appeared to them on the Emmaus Road (Luke 24:3-15). Talk with your children about how Christ comes to us and abides with us through Word and Sacrament, continuing to open our eyes and strengthening our faith.

Attendance

Sunday Worship		201
Bible Study		58
Teachers		9
Early Childhood		10
Grades 1-5		10
Grades 6-8		5
High School		7
Tuesday Study on Matthew		did not meet
High School Bible Study		2
First Year Confirmation		did not meet
Second Year Confirmation		did not meet
Young Adults		6
Old Testament Overview		10
Adult Information Class		19

2008-03-30T00:00:00.000-07:00

March 30, 2008— Second Sunday of Easter

“Jesus' Resurrection from The Dead Brings Peace to You” — Vicar Huehn

Weekly Events at Messiah

Sunday	8:00am	Worship Service
	9:20am	Education Hour
	10:45am	Worship Service
Monday	6:30pm	Scouts
Tuesday	10:30am	NO Bible Study
	6:30pm	Scouts
	7:00pm	Bell Choir
Wednesday	4:00pm	NO Confirmation
Thursday	6:00pm	Young Adults
	7:00pm	Adult Information Class
	7:00pm	Old Testament Overview
	7:30pm	Choir
Sunday	8:00am	Worship Service
	9:20am	Education Hour
	10:45am	Worship Service

Announcements

Don’t forget - MITE BOX SUNDAY - TODAY, the last Sunday of the month. Please drop your mite box(es) in the basket at the back of the Sanctuary and pick up an empty one. Your change goes to support LWML mission projects in the U.S. And throughout the world.

Pastor Lassman and Vicar Huehn will be attending the Spring Pastors’ Conference Tuesday thru Thursday of this week.

NO Confirmation classes on Wednesday.

Pastor Lassman’s Adult Information Class meets this Thursday, 7 p.m. Topic for discussion is “The Holy Spirit” (His person and work). Those who have already completed the class are always welcome as drop ins.

Ladies’ Night Out - Join us for tapas and other Spanish delights at Gaudi’s Restaurant, 3410 NE 55th Street on March 31st at 6:15 p.m. Contact Bev Edmon.

AIC Video Clip of the Week - What is the relationship between Faith and Baptism? Watch the answer at messiahseattle.org. Video running time - 01:43.

Post High School Group - Are you 18-30ish and wish Messiah had a group just for you? Do you wish there was an opportunity to hang out with fellow Lutherans your age? Here is your opportunity! The Vicar will be leading a new post-high school group beginning Thursday, April 3rd, 6 p.m.. The plan is to meet every other Thursday with a Bible study and fellowship at a local restaurant. Title for the beginning Bible study is “A Christian Perspective on 21st Century Spirituality”. If you are interested in being a part of this group, please email the Vicar at vicar@messiahseattle.org. Suggestions are welcome before the April meeting.

Men’s Night Out Monday, April 7th, 6 p.m. at the Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, 4221 196th St SW in Lynnwood. Please RSVP to Brian Danforth.

High Schoolers! Rolling Lock In April 11th and 12th. Sign up on the youth bulletin board today!

Concordia Lutheran School Auction - Please contribute to the “Wine and Chocolate” basket(s) that Messiah will be donating to the Concordia auction. Bring in a bottle of your favorite wine and/or chocolates. There is a basket on the table by the coffee bar. The auction is April 19th - save the date.

Shaving cream, razors and after shave are next month’s item for our lounge basket for the homeless.

In our Prayers: LWML March mission...Because of the long distances between ranches and communities, many South Dakota families do not have a church home. LWML mites are supporting a new circuit rider ministry established to seek out the ranch communities who are looking for spiritual guidance and strengthening of their faith in Jesus.

The small portable podium that was stored in the Fellowship Hall by the stairs has gone missing. If you know of its whereabouts, please contact the church office.

Attendance

Sunday Worship		408
Bible Study		did not meet
Tuesday Study on Matthew		15
First Year Confirmation		3
Second Year Confirmation		4
Old Testament Overview		15
Adult Information Class		19

2008-03-23T00:00:00.000-07:00

March 23, 2008— The Resurrection of Our Lord

“Jesus Shares His Resurrection With Us” — Pastor Lassman

Weekly Events at Messiah

Sunday	7:00am	Easter Sonrise Service
	8:00am	Easter Breakfast Served until 10:30
	9:20am	Children's Service
	10:45am	Worship Service
Monday	6:30pm	Scouts
Tuesday	10:30am	Bible Study
	6:30pm	Scouts
	7:00pm	Bell Choir/Elders
Wednesday	9:30am	Project Day
	11:15am	Concordia Chapel
	4:00pm	Confirmation
Thursday	7:00pm	Adult Information Class
	7:00pm	Old Testament Overview
	7:30pm	Choir
Sunday	8:00am	Worship Service
	9:20am	Education Hour
	10:45am	Worship Service

Announcements

Pastor Lassman’s Adult Information Class meets this Thursday, 7 p.m. Topic for discussion is “Jesus Christ” (Who He is and what He’s done). Those who have already completed the class are always welcome as drop ins.

Don’t forget - MITE BOX SUNDAY - March 30th, the last Sunday of the month. Please drop your mite box(es) in the basket at the back of the Sanctuary and pick up an empty one. Your change goes to support LWML mission projects in the U.S. And throughout the world.

SEATTLE SUPERSONICS GAME - Jr. And Sr. High youth are invited to sign up on the youth bulletin boards for an upcoming Sonics basketball next Sunday, March 30th at 6 p.m. against the Sacramento Kings. We need at least ten to sign up to get the discounted ticket rate of $10 per ticket. The sooner you sign up the better seats we will get. PLEASE SIGN UP ASAP OR EMAIL THE VICAR IF YOU WANT TO GO at vicar@messiahseattle.org or call the church office, 524.0024.

Ladies’ Night Out - Join us for tapas and other Spanish delights at Gaudi’s Restaurant, 3410 NE 55th Street on March 31st at 6:15 p.m. Contact Bev Edmon if you have questions.

Post High School Group - Are you 18-30ish and wish Messiah had a group just for you? Do you wish there was an opportunity to hang out with fellow Lutherans your age? Here is your opportunity! The Vicar will be leading a new post-high school group beginning Thursday, April 3rd. The plan is to meet every other Thursday with a Bible study and fellowship at a local restaurant. Title for the beginning Bible study is “A Christian Perspective on 21st Century Spirituality”. If you are interested in being a part of this group, please email the Vicar at vicar@messiahseattle.org. Suggestions are welcome before the April meeting.

High Schoolers! Rolling Lock In April 11th and 12th. Sign up on the youth bulletin board today!

AIC Video Clip of the Week - What is faith? Watch the answer at messiahseattle.org. Video running time - 02:18.

Toothbrushes and toothpastes are expensive for the homeless. Please put these items in our lounge basket. Immanuel Lutheran and Compass Cascade appreciate our assistance in helping the people they help.

In our prayers: Fred Holtz, who has been diagnosed with lung cancer.....Ralph Gray, at Virginia Mason after suffering a stroke.....Steve Koerber, and Thelma Taylor in rehab....Gladys Schaffert, recovering from pneumonia and anemia.

Attendance

Sunday Worship		243
Maundy Thursday		126
Bible Study		75
Teachers		9
Early Childhood		13
Grades 1-5		6
Grades 6-8		6
High School		6
Tuesday Study on Matthew		did not meet
High School Bible Study		did not meet
First Year Confirmation		4
Second Year Confirmation		3
Old Testament Overview		did not meet
Adult Information Class		did not meet

2008-03-16T00:00:00.000-07:00

March 16, 2008— Sunday of The Passion

“Fear Not! Jesus, Your Humble King, is Coming!” — Vicar Huehn

Weekly Events at Messiah

Sunday	8:00am	Worship Service - Messenger Deadline
	9:20am	Education Hour
	10:45am	Worship Service
	4:30pm	New Horizons Feeding Program
Monday	6:30pm	Scouts
Tuesday	10:30am	NO Bible Study
	6:30pm	Scouts
	7:00pm	Bell Choir/School Board/Executive Board
Wednesday	11:15am	Concordia Chapel
	4:00pm	Confirmation
Thursday	6:45pm	Choir
	7:30pm	Maundy Thursday Communion Service
Friday	7:30pm	Good Friday Tenebrae Service
Saturday	9:30am	Sunday School Practice
	4:00pm	Youth Easter Breakfast Setup/Johnny Rockets
	5:00pm	Easter Vigil
Sunday	7:00am	Easter Sonrise Service
	8:00am	Easter Breakfast Served until 10:30
	9:20am	Children's Service
	10:45am	Worship Service

Announcements

The palm crosses we are using this morning are made throughout the year in seven mud villages near Masasi, Africa, with production involving entire families. African Palms, USA operates as a nonprofit organization which distributes the crosses throughout the United States. Net proceeds from the sale of crosses are returned to East Africa in the form of non-denominational self-help grants to meet very basic human needs, such as water supply, health education, health clinics, food production, schools, and housing.

April Messenger deadline is today!

Maundy Thursday Communion Service this Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

Good Friday Tenebrae Service this Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Easter Vigil Saturday, 5-8 p.m.

Easter Sonrise Service Sunday, 7:00 a.m.

Easter Breakfast served from 8 to 10:30 a.m.

Children’s Service Sunday, 9:20 a.m.

Worship Service Sunday, 10:45 a.m.

Easter Vigil Saturday, March 22nd, 5-8 p.m. A time to gather with others in the Sanctuary for a common private devotion. Every worshiper will receive a “liturgy” that will have readings from Scripture and prayers and conclude with a liturgy for baptismal remembrance. The Sanctuary will be filled with the music of Gregorian Chant that will be appropriate for Lent/Easter. It should be a quiet time of reflection and not a time for visiting with others. Ushers/attendants will be on hand to give out the “liturgy”, answer questions and for security.

Easter Breakfast! Breakfast will be served from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Easter morning. Menu items include pancakes, sausage and ham, fresh fruit and orange juice.

New Horizons Helpers!! We leave promptly at 4:30 this afternoon. Please arrive before 4:30 p.m.

Pastor Lassman’s Adult Information Class does not meet this Thursday because of the Maundy Thursday Communion Service. Class resumes on Thursday, March 27th, 7 p.m.

AIC Video Clip of the Week - Should infants be baptized? Watch the answer at messiahseattle.org. Video running time - 06:15.

Attention Messiah Youth! Easter breakfast is coming soon and we need your help. Setup will be on Saturday, March 22nd from 4-6 p.m. with a trip to Johnny Rockets when we are finished. We also need help Easter morning with serving and cleanup. Please sign up on the bulletin board today!

SEATTLE SUPERSONICS GAME - Jr. And Sr. High youth are invited to sign up on the youth bulletin boards for an upcoming Sonics basketball game on Sunday, March 30th at 6 p.m. against the Sacramento Kings. We need at least ten to sign up to get the discounted ticket rate of $10 per ticket. The sooner you sign up the better seats we will get. PLEASE SIGN UP ASAP OR EMAIL THE VICAR IF YOU WANT TO GO at vicar@messiahseattle.org or call the church office, 524.0024.

Ladies’ Night Out - Join us for tapas and other Spanish delights at Gaudi’s Restaurant, 3410 NE 55th Street on March 31st at 6:15 p.m. Contact Bev Edmon if you have questions.

Post High School Group - Are you 18-30ish and wish Messiah had a group just for you? Do you wish there was an opportunity to hang out with fellow Lutherans your age? Here is your opportunity! The Vicar will be leading a new post-high school group beginning Thursday, April 3rd. The plan is to meet every other Thursday with a Bible study and fellowship at a local restaurant. Title for the beginning Bible study is “A Christian Perspective on 21st Century Spirituality”. If you are interested in being a part of this group, please email the Vicar at vicar@messiahseattle.org. Suggestions are welcome before the April meeting.

Today in Sunday School the lessons cover the Passion of Christ and the study of Matthew’s account of Easter morning. Talk with your children about the wages of sin and the gift of God in Christ Jesus. Also talk with them about the reality of the bodily resurrection and what that means for us and our resurrection from the dead.

We help Immanuel Lutheran and Compass Cascade help the homeless. Please put toothpastes and toothbrushes and marked receipts into our lounge basket.

Attendance

Sunday Worship		208
Lenten Service		88
Bible Study		58
Teachers		8
Early Childhood		8
Grades 1-5		10
Grades 6-8		3
High School		7
Tuesday Study on Matthew		17
High School Bible Study		2
First Year Confirmation		2
Second Year Confirmation		4
Old Testament Overview		13
Adult Information Class		17

2008-03-09T00:00:00.000-08:00

March 9, 2008 — Fifth Sunday in Lent

“God Does What We Can't Do” — Pastor Lassman

Weekly Events at Messiah

Sunday	8:00am	Worship Service
	9:20am	Education Hour
	10:45am	Worship Service
	5:00pm	High School Bible Study & Fellowship
Monday	6:30pm	Scouts
Tuesday	10:30am	Bible Study
	6:30pm	Scouts
	7:00pm	Bell Choir/Youth Board
	7:00pm	Knitting Group
Wednesday	12:00pm	Ladies' Guild
	4:00pm	Confirmation
	6:00pm	Lenten Supper
	7:00pm	Lenten Service
Thursday	7:00pm	Old Testament Overview
	7:00pm	Adult Information Class
	7:00pm	Ensemble
	7:30pm	Choir
Sunday	8:00am	Worship Service - Messenger Deadline
	9:20am	Education Hour
	10:45am	Worship Service
	4:30pm	New Horizons Feeding Program

Announcements

High Schoolers! Bible Study tonight from 5-6 p.m. on “Why Do We Practice Closed Communion?”

Vicar Huehn and Joanne Estergreen are at Camp Arnold with the Junior Highers this weekend.

Tune in to KGNW (820AM) tonight 8-9 p.m. for “Issues, Etc.”. Topic for this evening is “The Role of Women in the Church”. Presenter is Rev. Matt Harrison of LCMS World Relief.

Join us for the last Lenten service of the year this Wednesday at 7 p.m.; a service of Vespers. A soup supper will be served at 6 p.m. preceding the service.

High Schoolers! Join us for dessert following the Lenten service. Who knows where we will go.....come and find out....but first you gotta be at the service!

Pastor Lassman’s Adult Information Class meets this Thursday, 7 p.m. Topic for discussion is “Jesus Christ” (who He is and what He’s done”). Those who have completed the class are always welcome as drop-ins.

AIC Video Clip of the Week - “What does it mean to baptize? Watch the answer at messiahseattle.org. Video running time - 02:21.

The next meeting of the Knitting Group will take place this Tuesday, March 11th at 7 p.m. Beginners and experienced knitters/crocheters are both welcomed. We meet the 2nd Tuesday of every month in the youth room. Any questions, please call Maizie Johnson.

Attention Messiah High School and Junior High Youth: We are scheduled to serve at New Horizons on Sunday, March 16th. Please sign up on the poster on the youth bulletin boards. We need 6 youth and 4 adult chaperones. We leave Messiah promptly at 4:30 p.m.

April Messenger deadline next Sunday - please be prompt with your articles.

Ladies’ Night Out - Join us for tapas and other Spanish delights at Gaudi’s Restaurant, 3410 NE 55th Street on March 31st at 6:15 p.m. Contact Bev Edmon if you have questions.

Post High School Group - Are you 18-30ish and wish Messiah had a group just for you? Do you wish there was an opportunity to hang out with fellow Lutherans your age? Here is your opportunity! The Vicar will be leading a new post-high school group beginning Thursday, April 3rd. The plan is to meet every other Thursday with a Bible study and fellowship at a local restaurant. Title for the beginning Bible study is “A Christian Perspective on 21st Century Spirituality”. If you are interested in being a part of this group, please email the Vicar at vicar@messiahseattle.org. Suggestions are welcome before the April meeting.

Call for a project manager! We need to replace the front sign of the church. The sign is hard to read, the lettering is old and difficult to change, and the brick foundation is falling apart. Is there anyone interested in leading this project? If interested please contact the church office or Nate Schaub.

Today’s Sunday School lesson is the raising of Jesus good friend, Lazarus. In resurrecting Lazarus (John 11:1-45), Jesus demonstrated that He can indeed raise all who believe in Him for salvation. True life is eternal life with Jesus. Talk with your children about how in this life we see and experience the effects of sin–sickness, injury, and death. Assure them that Jesus, our Savior from sin and death, has guaranteed that in heaven our lives will be free of sin and its effects eternally. As a family, confess the second article of the Apostles’ Creed together.

Toothpastes and toothbrushes are being gathered in our lounge basket for some of Seattle’s citizens. Please help.

Attendance

Sunday Worship		223
Lenten Service		91
Bible Study		80
Teachers		10
Early Childhood		7
Grades 1-5		7
Grades 6-8		4
High School		10
Tuesday Study on Matthew		17
High School Bible Study		3
First Year Confirmation		4
Second Year Confirmation		4
Old Testament Overview		12
Adult Information Class		18