MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH AND PRESCHOOL 2727 Five Mile Rd. NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525 Rev. Tom Bartzsch, Pastor Pastor’s Home phone: 884-5131 Pastor’s Cell phone: 616-490-7315 Mr. Richard Krueger, Parish Assistant 616-363-2553 www.messiahgr.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/messiahgr E-mail: [email protected] Pastor’s Twitter: @MessiahGRPastor E-mail: [email protected] February 1, 2015 IN OUR PRAYERS:  Those with immediate prayer concerns: Barb Brinkman; Bruce Coleman; Tammy Ahrens; Arlene Woosley; Alexis White, granddaughter of Rev. & Rosy Masih; Jimmy Edwards, friend of Matt VanEtten; Wanda Mitchell, friend of Victor VanEtten; Simon Leavit, grandson of Bob & Jan Ringel, former members; Barbara Feorene, sister of Elaine Jingles; Dawn Feorene, niece of Elaine Jingles; Maryann Northcott, friend of Marcie Merkle; Steve Garchow, brother of Pete Garchow; and Sharon Lemune, friend of Judy Spencer.  Those with ongoing prayer concerns: Jack Datema; Carol Shick, friend of Nyha French; Jessica Santa Clara; and Kathy Mueller.  Joe and Becky Buss, and Nian, their new son, as they adjust to family life together.  Melissa, Madison and Josiah Nall; our Salvation Army Congregational Partnership Program family, that Melissa is able to return to being self-supporting with God’s guidance and Messiah’s help and encouragement.  For Norda, family and friends of Phil Tillotson for comfort after his being called home on Thursday.  For the family of Kevin, friends of Judy Spencer, for comfort after his sudden death.  For the Wilkins Family, friends of Judy Spencer, for comfort after the recent deaths of father Vernon and son Robb. (Please pray for the above in your prayer time at home. If there are additions, deletions or changes to the above list, please inform the church office by Wednesday noon.) THE AFTERMATH OF THE FLOOD – is what we’ll be studying this Sunday in Adult Bible Class. Come join us at 9:45 AM in the Fellowship Hall. Man’s sinful nature still comes out after the eight emerge from the ark, but our loving and merciful Lord provides for Noah and his family and for us, both our physical needs and our spiritual needs! THE SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON for this week focuses on the story of “Jesus and the Little Children.” In our sin, we are like small children: helpless, dependent, and needy. So Jesus came to bestow His love and eternal gifts upon us. Parents could discuss, “How did Jesus show His compassion on these little children? How does Jesus shower His compassion on us?” NURSERY SIGN-UPS: Messiah’s LIFT (Lutherans Improving Fellowship Team) group is asking volunteers to sign up for nursery care slots. There are 12-15 slots per month on Sundays (for each service and for the Bible Class hour). Schedules for February, March and our special Lent & Easter services are by the Welcome Center and in Adult Bible Class. Thanks to those who have already signed up. Whether you currently serve as a nursery volunteer or not, we encourage you to sign up anytime for any open slot! MOVIE MATINEE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7th – Pastor and Daina would like to invite you to join them at Celebration Cinema North on Saturday, February 7th at 1:10 PM for a movie (meet in the lobby Beltline side at 1 PM). Signup is at the Welcome Center. If we get more than 15 people, it will be only $6.00 ticket! OLD FASHIONED is a faith-based love story coming to theaters this weekend. When was the last time you saw a movie where the main characters attempt the impossible: an old-fashioned courtship in contemporary America! OLD FASHIONED is the kind of big-screen story that Christians have never seen before—one that inspires a genuine hunger for godly romance. Learn more at OldFashionedMovie.com. FROM RICK & DEB KRUEGER: Once again, your kindness, thoughtfulness & generosity is beautiful, overwhelming, and deeply appreciated. Dear brothers & sisters in Christ, thanks so much for your warm wishes, lovely cards, generous gifts, and the marvelous celebration of Rick’s silver anniversary at Messiah. We are truly blessed by all of you in our life here; God bless you!! “BIG DIG” EVENT: The LIFT group has scheduled this overnight event for high school & college students (from Messiah, area LCMS churches and friends) for Friday, February 27, 9 pm – 6 am. Cost is $15 per person for all activities, pizza & breakfast; youth should bring a 2 liter bottle of pop & a snack to share. Dr. Craig Oldenburg of Camp Concordia will present; there will small group discussions & time for the pool, rock wall, gym games, pizza and more! We’re looking for people who are willing to talk about the serious challenges and struggles with sin they’ve experienced in life, sharing them in a vulnerable way with everyone at “Big Dig”. In God’s Word we see how He called and empowered everyday folks to do so. If you’re willing, please express your interest to Pastor or Rick. WIN-SOME WOMEN.ORG. THURSDAY/FRIDAY, MAY 14-15. Messiah will once again be putting together a group. This women's Christian retreat is held overnight at the beautiful Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island. Look for more information in the February newsletter or call 364-8776. GRAND RAPIDS BACH FESTIVAL: Rick Krueger is part of a 50-voice chorus performing J.S. Bach’s B Minor Mass on Friday, March 20 at 8 pm at the Cathedral of St. Andrew. Want to hear this amazing music? Sign up at the Welcome Center or in Adult Bible Class. Due to limited seating in the Cathedral, please sign up by Sunday, February 15. Payment details will follow once tickets have been ordered. GIVE SOMEONE PERMISSION TO SAY HELLO: Wear your name tag every Sunday! They’re located to the right of the Welcome Center near the restroom entrances; pick your name tag up when you enter every Sunday and drop it off before you leave. If you need a replacement for your name tag, please contact Diane Love in the church office. HOLLYWOOD NIGHT (DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE) WMLHS will be hosting a Daddy Daughter Dance for all preschool – 8th grade students on Saturday, February 21st . This is a FREE event that includes music, dancing, pictures, appetizers, and activities. See the flyer on the bulletin board across from the kitchen. Please RSVP to [email protected] or (616)455-2200. MEET ME AT "MONELLI'S"!!! WMLHS BOOSTERS is having a fundraiser at Monelli's (5675 Byron Center Ave SW, Wyoming, MI 49519), Monday, February 9th from 5pm to 8pm. 10% of all proceeds will go toward Mustang Boosters. No coupon needed. NEED FOR SMALL BOYS CLOTHING - Pregnancy Resource Center’s (“PRC”) Family Support Services urgently needs boy clothing, sizes 12 months – 2T. New or used---it does not matter. They do not have even 1 pair of boys pants in 2T size! PRC is located at 2438 28th St SW, Wyoming, MI 49509-2104 Please contact the FSS office if you want to arrange a donation at 616.261.0014 – they have limited hours for receiving donations. THIS WEEK AT MESSIAH: (February 1 – February 8, 2015) TODAY Bowling League ......................... 3:00 pm Super Bowl Party @ Khodls ...... 5:00 pm MONDAY Finance Committee ................... 6:00 pm TUESDAY Lifelight .................................... 10:30 am Board of Evangelism ................. 7:00 pm WEDNESDAY CARES ...................................... 9:30 am Jr & Pre Confirmation ................ 6:00 pm Lifelight ...................................... 6:00 pm Choir.......................................... 7:00 pm THURSDAY Social Ministries....................... 10:00 am Confessions Study @ WMLHS 10:00 am FRIDAY Pastor’s & Rick’s Day Off SATURDAY MIB – Men Into the Bible ........... 8:30 am Altar Guild ................................. 9:00 am Lutheranism 101 ...................... 10:00 am SUNDAY Worship ........................ 8:30 & 11:00 am Classes ..................................... 9:45 am PERSONS INTERESTED IN MEMBERSHIP AT MESSIAH are encouraged to speak with the Pastor or call the church office (363-2553) for more information. SERVING THE LORD TODAY: Presider: Rev. Tom Bartzsch Organist: Mr. Richard Krueger EARLY LATE Elders: Randy Oppenneer, Jim Hoffman Pete Garchow, Rick Domine Ushers: Dwight Anderson, Mike Kearney, Pete Garchow, Rich Griffis, Bill VanEtten, Dick Wilson, Steve Dengler, Chris Sheridan Randy Oppenneer Acolyte: Aubrie French Cooper Tyson Nursery: Sabrina Slagter Barb Conner 9:45 - Marian Meehleder Greeters: Lee & Jackie Cobb Dan & Sharon Hula Coffee Host: Griffis Team 3: Barbara Brinkman, Judy Gerke, Deb Krueger, Diane Wheeler, Barbara Wilson Altar Guild: SERVING THE LORD NEXT WEEK: EARLY LATE Elders: Randy Gerke Max Conner Ushers: Pat Wheeler, Jim Hoffman, Dan Hula, Bill Legate, Jon Hoffman, Ken Stayton Mike Khodl Acolyte: Andrew Ahrens Brandyn Kirchhoff Nursery: Andrea Richard Kaylee Sheridan 9:45 - Sandy Hoffman Greeters: Mark & Laura Altemann Kurt & Tina Veitengruber Coffee Host: Goodlander, Bohlinger Team 3: Barbara Brinkman, Judy Gerke, Deb Krueger, Diane Wheeler, Barbara Wilson Altar Guild: THE ALTAR FLOWERS THIS MORNING: were placed to the glory of God and to welcome home little boy Buss by Joe & Becky Buss. OUR DISCIPLESHIP LAST WEEK Worship Attendance ................................................................................................ 135 Adult Bible Classes.................................................................................................... 52 Sunday & High School Classes ........................................................................... 15 & 0 Offerings ........................................................................................................ $4,905.00