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Messiah Lutheran Church Information Guide Sunday, November 24, 2019

Messiah Lutheran Church *1801 W. Plano Pkwy. * Plano, TX * 972-398-7500 Rev. Dr. Victor J. Kollmann, Senior Pastor

GROUP LEADER(S) TOPIC LOCATION

Adults Pastor Kollmann The Gospel of Mark Gymnasium

The Upper Room Pastor Otte The Gospel of John: Witnessing to a Post Christian Culture

E215S

Focus Steve Sokolyk Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy

E237N

Ask Anything Toby and Rachel Meeks Changes weekly E214S

Growing Marriages in Christ (GMC)

Monica Pritchett Liking Jesus E110S Conf. Rm.

Mosaics Melinda Kellerman and Alexis Maldonado

God’s Influence on Daily Life E220S

Meet Messiah Joan Konkel & Cathy Dalton Campus Tours Guest Desk

Bible Class Opportunities

THE GOSPEL OF MARK-A verse by verse study of the basic teachings of Jesus. THE UPPER ROOM—is a lively, discussion based class. Thoughts, ideas and wisdom are shared each week. We are very pleased to share The Upper Room Bible Study via Podcast. Subscribe today at: messiahlutheranpodcast.com/subscribe FOCUS—is a small group that goes through the Bible one book, one chapter, one verse at a time. Our mission is to lead a comprehensive understanding of the Word of God. ASK ANYTHING-this class centers around a box where you can submit your questions about anything! Each week we use the Bible to find biblically based answers to all of our questions.

GMC–: It’s time to refresh and rediscover what it means to be “like Jesus” and find true authenticity, a healthy self-image, and compassion for others in an age when we relate to each other so differently than ever before. This study looks at the effects of social media on our emotions and friendships. It also offers real-life examples of how we struggle with screens and likes and how these things mask our struggles with who we really are, and how we can reclaim a Christ-centered life. MOSAICS-Messiah Mosaics is a class geared at anyone in their 30s or 40s, married or single. This is a discussion based class that examines how God's Word influences our daily walk with Christ. MEET MESSIAH-If you would like to know about Messiah, meet at the Guest Information Desk at 9:30am. A few of our members will take you on a tour of our campus and answer questions you may have about our church.

Maps to the Education Building can be found at the Guest Information Desk in the Lobby.

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Sunday School Opportunities

Youth Sunday School Openings: Grades 5-12 in Youth Room (E213S)

Messiah Lambs Early Childhood Center Amy Myers, Director

amyers@messiahlutheran.com/ 972-398-7560.

Messiah Lambs offers a nurturing, Christ filled learning environment for children who are 6 weeks old through 4 year old preschool. Registration is currently open for the new year. Please contact the Lambs office at 972-398-7560 to schedule a tour of our program and see what we have to offer.

Class/Grade Room Teachers 2 years E131N Mary Hooper, Meredith Beber

3 years/4 years E137N Sandra Murcott, Kari Beyer

Kindergarten E133N Dawn Johnson, Dylan Dunlop

First/Second Grade E111S Steve Livingston, Dave Woods

Third Grade E113S Dianne Kiehne, Michelle Nelson

Fourth Grade E135N Chris Price, Autumn Glass

Fifth Grade E246N Katy Moyer, Adrienne McGregor Sixth Grade E244N Matt Lee, Rose Babbitt

Seventh Grade E242N Rev. Donald Welmer, Sara Vogler

Eighth Grade E214S Kumiko Dano, Michael Neumann, Dana Terry

Ninth-Twelfth Grade Youth Rm. Jodi Sorenson, Barb Coen, and Elizabeth Ledford

SUNDAY NURSERY-An attended nursery for infants until walking steadily is in the Education Building, E123N. Care for steady walkers through age 3 is in room E125N. Caregivers available from 8:00am – 12:15pm. We also have a cry room located at the back of the Sanctuary.

Messiah Lambs will be hosting an Angel Tree to benefit members of Messiah who are in need of extra assistance during the Christmas season. You may stop by the Lambs table outside The Lamp giftshop, to purchase gift cards (we will order them through the SCRIP program) and the cards will be distributed to these families before Christmas. Thank you in advance for your generosity in helping these families.

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JOYFUL! (Join Other Young Families Uplifting the Lord) New Bible Study group for families with young children. We meet the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month from 3:30-5:30pm in Messiah’s Conference Room. Join us for a potluck meal and fellowship. Please feed your kiddo(s) prior to arrival. Childcare is provided! For more information, please contact leaders: Josh and Courtney Hamit, 214-507-9624, Courtney.m.hamit@gmail.com.

PASTOR KOLLMANN’S TUESDAY MORNING WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY meets on Tuesdays from 9:30AM-11:00AM in the Conference Room. This class is going through the Lifelight study on the Gospel of Matthew.

PASTOR WELMER’S WEDNESDAY MEN'S LUNCH AND BIBLE STUDY-You are invited to join this weekly study on Wednesdays for an in depth look at Paul's letter to the Ephesians. Through our study we will discover how our faith is wrapped up in the mystery and revelation of

Jesus Christ.

Mid-Week Bible Study Opportunities

WOMEN’S THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY GROUP~9:30-11am. “What Matters Most-A Study of Philippians.” The world has always been full of trials, disappointments, temptations, fractured friendships, and financial hardships. Yet Paul’s letter to the Philippians claims we can discover contentment and joy in the midst of it all by prioritizing what matters most—Christ. Karrie Looney is facilitating this series. The cost for the class is $15. To reserve your study, e-mail eet75002@yahoo.com. We meet in Room E247N on the 2nd floor, down the back hallway. Free baby-sitting is offered with advanced notice to Amy Plenger, aplenger@messiahlutheran.com.

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General Announcements & Fellowship Opportunities

ALL LADIES ARE INVITED: Monday, December 2nd, 7:00pm

Messiah’s Chapel Readers’ Theater Presentation of

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”

Devotions & Carols by Candlelight Cookie & Punch Reception follows.

Special Shopping with Carmen Rowan in

The Lamp Gift Shop at 6:00pm. Sign up at the Advent Table outside of The Lamp to bring

cookies and/or to attend.

In December, Messiah Library is thankful. First, we want to thank those who have generously donated books in the past months. Those include Beverly Bristow, Leann Dietze, the Kohls family, Dave and Marcheta May, Walter and Janet Mueller, John and Dorothy Rigg, and Bob and Marilyn Schwarz. Always we thank God for all of our volunteers and we welcome anyone who is interested in serving in Library Ministry to join us. Our next meeting is scheduled for Saturday, January 18, 2020. To join us, all you need is a

love of reading and books. We will provide any training you might need. Our next focus will be to increase the number of Christian-themed youth books in our inventory. The online catalog is still in progress. For more information on Library Ministry contact Martha Cobble (mcobble2@verizon.net) or Vada Nelson (plpen2@att.net).

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“Having Fun Serving the Lord in the Prime of Life”

On Sunday, December 8th, at 2:30 PM (please be there at 2:00) Messiah Prime Timers are planning an outing to see "A Tuna Christmas" at the Granville Arts Center, 300 North Fifth Street in Garland. Two actors play all of the crazy citizens of Tuna, Texas, as they prepare for the town's annual Christmas festivities. The cost will be $15.00. Please sign up at the Prime Timers table and place your check in the container at the table. Make the check out to Messiah and put "Prime Timer Play" on the memo line. Sunday afternoon seats fill up quickly, please sign up and pay for the tickets as soon as possible. Last day to sign up will be Sunday, December 1st if there are tickets available. Tickets will be given out Sunday, December 8th at the Prime Timers table between services or at the theater before the performance.

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Children & Youth News Amy Plenger-972-398-7524 or aplenger@messiahlutheran.com

Elizabeth Ledford-972-398-7509 or eledford@messiahlutheran.com

FAMILY ADVENT SERVICES start in a few weeks! The theme is “Meet Baby Jesus” geared towards families with young children who would like to worship in a setting where

children participate throughout the 30 minute service. Dates are Dec. 4, 11, 18. Worship begins at 6:00pm in the Chapel.

LITTLE BIT OF CHRISTMAS for 2 year olds through Kindergarten

• ONE Rehearsal, Saturday Dec. 7th , 9:30 – 11:30am in the Sanctuary (2 year olds arrive at 10:30am)

• Program presented Sunday Dec. 8th, 9:45am in the Sanctuary

• Cast party in the Multi Purpose Room (E114S) following the program

OVERVIEW OF LITTLE BIT has been emailed to all parents of children in the 2s through Kindergarten Sunday School classes. If you have questions, or didn’t receive the message, reach out to Amy Plenger.

LINES FOR KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS have been emailed to parents. Please contact Amy Plenger if you didn’t receive a part, or you are unable to participate in the program, so I can re-assign the part.

CAST PARTY COORDINATOR Could this be you? Very easy way to serve by putting together goody bags for the cast, and coordinating volunteers to set up, serve cupcakes/juice, and clean up after cast party.

BRAND NEW! LITTLE BIT MORE PROGRAM for 1st through 5th grades

• ONE Rehearsal, Saturday Dec. 21st 3:30 – 5:30 pm in the Sanctuary

• Program presented Sunday Dec. 22nd 9:45am in the Sanctuary

No MESH or JAM this Week –we will not have our weekly Bible studies during Thanksgiving week. We hope everyone has a great time celebrating all that God has blessed us with among family and friends!

MYM – Our next MYM is Sunday, December 1, 5 to 7:30! Our theme is art/Renaissance! Come play games, eat delicious food, and spend time with God and friends!

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THE LAMP GIFT SHOP

You are encouraged to visit the Lamp Gift shop before, between, and after services today.

The Lamp Gift Shop is a convenient location to pick up gifts and cards for all occasions.

NEW ARRIVAL: The Giving Manger-This is a fun and interactive Christmas tradition that will help families focus on giving and the true meaning of Christmas. Each Giving Manger box set includes everything you'll need to bring the spirit of service into your home. As your Christmas season unfolds, your hearts and home will be filled with more joy and love than ever before. This tradition will become a family favorite year after year, and it will create some of your most cherished Christmas memories. Limited supply!

Reflections on gratitude

• God is in control, and therefore in everything I can give thanks-not because of the situation but because of the One who directs and rules over it. -Kay Arthur

• It is not happiness that makes us grateful. It’s gratefulness that makes us happy. -David Steindl-Rast

• Gratitude is the least of the virtues, but ingratitude is the worst of vices. -Thomas Fuller

• A proud man is seldom a grateful man, for he never thinks he gets as much as he deserves.-Henry Ward Beecher

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Messiah Serves: Our Social Ministries and Outreach Dawn Johnson – 972-948-8966 – dawnmj@fastmail.net

The mission of our Outreach Ministries is to be Jesus’ hands to our church, city, national, and international community. We do this through weekly opportunities for hands-on service such as those listed below and also through contributions to community charities such as Network of Community

Ministries and the Assistance Center of Collin Country, wonderful organizations who are equipped to deal with the long-term needs of struggling individuals.

Thank you for supporting our Thanksgiving/Fall Harvest Service Project!

I would like to thank Messiah Lambs, who made the Thanksgiving cards for the Thanksgiving/Harvest Boxes and Good Sam Bags that were delivered to Meals on Wheels clients for this Thanksgiving. I also want to thank each of you for your wonderful generosity that will enable us to help over 100 families and seniors. Thank You!

WREATHS FOR THE DALLAS-FORT WORTH NATIONAL CEMETERY

Held at: DFW National Cemetery - 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway- Dallas, TX 75211

On Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 11:00AM, Wreaths Across America will be at Dallas - Fort Worth National Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.

Please help our location lay wreaths at as many graves as possible by clicking the red "Sponsor" button. If you would like to participate in the wreath laying ceremony, please attend the ceremony. Everyone who attends the ceremony will be allowed to lay wreaths. If you would like to learn about other ways to help, please click the “Volunteer” button. Don't forget to click the "Invite" button to invite your friends and family to join us. If you would like more information or have questions please email me at dawnmj@fastmail.net

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We invite you to attend this special service on the eve of Thanksgiving.

Wednesday, November 27, 7:00 PM

Sanctuary

UPCOMING CHRISTMAS PROJECTS

Almost time to put on your Santa hat, enjoy a candy cane along with the sights and sounds of Christmas while we shop for families in need. Look for details in the next worship bulletin regarding our Meals on Wheels Secret Santa Program and Network’s Toyland Express.

ONGOING COLLECTION PROJECTS

Please note that all collection projects are located in the designated collection area next to the Family Room in the chapel building. Questions about any of our collection projects you can contact me at dawnmj@fastmail.net or 972-948-8966. Details regarding our ongoing collections can be found at http://www.messiahlutheran.com/ministries/adult/social-ministries-outreach/

Voter’s Assembly Meeting

Sunday, December 8

7:00 PM

Sanctuary

Planning has begun for the 2019-20 UPWARD Basketball season. Our anticipated growth leads us to expect about 140 kids and 18 teams this season. If you have ever thought about volunteering with this ministry, NOW IS THE TIME! We need you to be a greeter or a coach or a devotion leader or whatever God is asking of you.

Upward Director, Carl Huett—carlhuett@verizon.net

We are excited to offer our UPWARD BASKETBALL league for a 6th consecutive season. Upward at MLC focuses on providing a fun environment for young athletes while developing them Mentally, Athletically, Spiritually and Socially. Sign up your K5 – 8th grader today! Register at messiahlutheran.com/upward-sports/

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Messiah’s production team is so excited for this year’s Christmas Cantata The Thrill of Hope

The last few services have been so much fun. We would love it if you could join us in serving in this

special way! Below are a few areas we need some help with. If you have one of these gifts or would like to learn more about how to put on a production, please talk to Toby Meeks.

Sound Technician

We have a very dedicated sound design team that serves every Sunday. We need someone to help actors put on and take off their microphones. This is a great way to learn how the sound in our Sanctuary works.

Media Operator This year we plan to use the full capability of our projection system. This means we need 3 people to use a PowerPoint-like software. These operators will be told when to change the slides in real time by the Stage Manager, which makes this a really easy way to help out!

Lighting Operator Our lighting system can do a lot, but only if someone pushes the “Go” button at the right time! This operator will listen to the Stage Manager in real time, which makes this a really easy way to help out!

Actors This year we are doing a series of vignettes and movements. There will be very few lines spoken, so this is a great year to be on the stage if you don’t like public speaking.

Costumes and Props

Messiah has a closet FULL of beautiful biblical costumes. We need someone with an eye for clothing to choose costumes for our actors and help them stay organized.

Scenery Construction

If you have the ability to build, we need you! We plan to build several box walls to provide a backdrop for our actors. We will also need some strong arms to put it all together.

Camera Operator/Photographer We love to preserve this special presentation so we can share it with those who can’t be with us. We have all the equipment to make a high quality recording, we just need you!

Media Designer This year we plan to use the full capability of our projection system. This means we need will need a lot of images strung together in a PowerPoint-like software. If you have a knack for Photoshop or visual media creation, let us know.

Stage Manager This person should be very organized and able to give clear direction. This person will follow the script and make sure that all of the operators know when to push their “Go” button.

Stage Hand

Possibly the most important person in any production, we need somebody to be around and able to help with whatever. We need someone to take care of the unexpected, and work in the “engine” of the production to make sure everything runs smoothly.

Rehearsal Schedule

Tue Nov. 26th—7pm-9:30pm—Rehearsal Tue Dec. 3rd —7pm-9:30pm—Dress Rehearsal Tue Dec. 10th—7pm-9:30pm—Final Dress Rehearsal Sun Dec. 15th—8am-12pm —Cantata in both services

Childcare is available!

Remember, it just takes a small amount of faith and effort on our part for God to do BIG THINGS. We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Contact Info

Toby Meeks—Director of Arts Ministries tmeeks@messiahlutheran.com

Dorothy Sherrod—Minister of Music

dorothy@messiahlutheran.com

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Pray for my mother, that her surgery goes well and bless the doctors. (Barbara McCoy)

Bless our son, Michael and his family, in their search for a larger home. (Ketelsen)

Continue prayers for son, Chris Crowell, to accept that he needs counseling and this rehab to turn his life back to God and to make better choices. (Shirley Teal)

Pray for mom, Katherine Hines, for healthy recovery from intestinal surgery. (Johanna Wise)

Pray for safe travel to Oregon. (Linda Malone)

Pray for daughter, Natalie Carpenter, for Jesus healing hand to His Glory. (Deby Redle)

Pray for aunt and uncle, Lana and Burr Fridge. Prayers for healing of all in their household, including their pet dog, Andre. They need a break from all that has been happening in their lives for the past year. (Rick and Kim Callaway)

Pray for Debra Friestad and family. May God wrap His loving arms around them with peace and comfort after the passing of husband and father-Jay. (Jerry and Jane Baedke)

Pray for relief of pain for mom, Sandra Ward. (Kim Cassady)

Pray for son, Christian, guidance and protection while at Marine Boot Camp. (Fred and Michelle Duchow)

Pray for grandmother, Bobbie Peterson, healing as she battles congenital heart failure. (Dylan and Eva Dunlop)

Pray for two brother-in-laws. Healing for foot removed-Charles Howard – Healing for broken leg-Carl Watson. (Melvin Huse)

Pray for husband, Jeff, to have successful knee surgery on Nov. 25th. (Sharon Hutchison)

Pray for friend, Meredith, recovery from a heart attack. (Laurie Liefer)

Pray for Dallas Lutheran School. (Elizabeth Ledford)

Pray for cousin, Bill Forbes, recovery from heart surgery. (Fred Pierce)

Pray that my mother’s health situation will improve. (Dorothy Rigg)

Pray for all students out of high school. May God bring more young men and women to churches all over the world, and help them to resist the devil. (Connie Nottoli)

Pray for Amanda Merritt, granddaughter, college student with orthopedic issues, needs God’s help finding solution. (Judy and Larry Plunkett)

Pray for Edward’s sister, Christa, may God continue to give her strength to get through her treatments. (Michelle Nelson)

Pray for sister, Annika Lee Moje. May the Lord wrap His arms around her and help her to feel His love. May He drive out the evil spirits that plague her mind. (Marissa Williams)

Pray for cousin’s granddaughter, Katelynn. Katelynn is four years old and going through her second heart surgery in two months. They are doing a pacemaker this time. (Kay Ross)

Pray for healing for Joy Rae (wife). (Norvin ZumMallen)

Pray for our nation-peace and joy during this holiday season. (Norma Hernandez)

Pray that God will guard and protect our President and his family. Also give him guidance. (Marti McNamara)

Pray that Valerie and Joel have a safe flight on Friday. (Jan May)

Pray for One Another This Week

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Together in the Lord This Week TODAY NEXT SUNDAY-Christ the King

Worship Service 8:30 AM Worship 8:30 AM

Bible Class/Sunday School 9:45 AM Bible Class/Sunday School 9:45 AM

Worship Service 11:00 AM Worship 11:00 AM

Visitation Team- Visitation Team-Baedke

Meissner/Buchwald 1:00 PM D Grace Community Church 3:00 PM

Grace Community Church 3:00 PM JOYFUL Bible Study 3:30 PM

S MYM-Renaissance Night 5:00 PM

MONDAY

Boy Scouts 6:00 PM

WEDNESDAY

Cherubs 6:00 PM

Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service 7:00 PM

Praise Team 7:30 PM

THURSDAY-Thanksgiving

In Observance of Thanksgiving,

The Church office and School

are closed Thursday & Friday

Marilyn (sister of Marge Grogg)-Pray for comfort for her and her family following the death of her husband on November 19th.

RECOVERY: For Healing-Howard Thomas, Ken Gable, Jane Collins, Henry Burnett, Joy Rae ZumMallen, Bruce Danielson, Jan Alden, Tiffany Schuster, Lana Fridge, Gary Mahaffey, Cindy Graggert, Ruthann Swanson, Lana Hoepner, Richard Switzer, Chris Andersen, Alan Schroeter, John Rigg, and Alan Bucher. Cynthia Tonn and Sandra Ward-back and Jim Nilmeier-shoulder.

SHUT-INS: Michael & Barbara Albert, Carol Avellanet, Jan Bender, Marian Collins, Lyle Dornbusch, Peggy Embler, John Fey, Rosella Frank, Kathleen Haarberg, Mary Hook, Stu & Kris Johnson, Dorothy Koeneman, Karen Krejci, Jerry Krontz, Betty Ladishew, Tom & Jean McCutcheon, Ann Murphy, and Jean Osburn.

BAPTISM: Today in the late service, Drake Daniel, son of David and Alison Daubert will be baptized into the redeemed family of Christ.

to the family of Rev. Gerald Nichols following the death of his brother in St. Louis on November 20. May God comfort these families with His peace that passes all understanding.