Calendar of Events Sunday, January 20 8:15 am Holy Communion 9:30 am Sunday School 10:45 am Holy Communion Wednesday, January 23 6:00 pm Sit Happens Monday, January 21 Martin Luther King Jr, Day No Preschool Tuesday, January 22 4:00 pm Morningstar Choir 7:00 pm WELCA Thursday, January 24 9:00 am Morning Prayer 6:30 pm Celebration Ringers 7:30 pm Sanctuary Choir 7:30 pm Alanon Friday, January 25 Saturday, January 26 Friendly Reminder: Please notify the church office with a change of address when moving. We pay a postage due fee when The Messenger is returned to us. MESSIAH MESSENGER USPS 342-060 Published each week by Messiah Lutheran Church, 324 South Howard Street, South Williamsport, PA. Publication Office, 324 South Howard Street. Entered as a periodical October 15, 1940, at the Post Office at Williamsport, PA under the Act of March 3, 1879. POSTMASTER: Send address change to Messiah Lutheran Church, 324 South Howard Street, South Williamsport, PA 17702.
MESSIAH MESSENGER Published by MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH www.messiahsouth.org Phone: 570-326-9171 e-mail address: messiahoffice@comcast.net January 10, 2019 VOL. 77 NO. 3 CURRENT LEADERSHIP AT MESSIAH Senior Pastor: The Rev. Joshua L. Reinsburrow The following persons were elected as officers of the council: President... David Bausinger Vice President... Gary Hutchinson Secretary... Sandy Ream Assistant Secretary... Carol Winter Treasurer... Douglas Houseknecht Assistant Treasurer... Jared Gist Serving on the body of the council are: Carol Armstrong, David Bausinger, Georgie Copp, Linda Dieffenbach, Marilyn Frailey, Jared Gist, Gary Hutchinson, Douglas Houseknecht, George Jansson, Rhonda Koch, Alice Morrison, Dell Pratt, Sandra Ream, Carol Winter, and David Wonderlich. Our Staff Office Number: 570-326-9171 Senior Pastor: Rev. Joshua L. Reinsburrow... Ext. 206 (E) 570-854-0945 Intern: Vicar Joshua R. Knutson... Ext. 203 (C) 570-478-5968 Organist: Carol Waltz... Ext. 210 (H) 570-323-3311 Director of Choirs: Robert Byham... Ext. 208 (H) 570-666-2224 Secretary: Wilma Reeder... Ext. 201 Financial Secretary: Jean Kelley... Ext. 207 Administrator: Marilyn Frailey... Ext. 202 Preschool Coordinator: Linda Miller... Ext. 209 Lead Sexton: Chris Haefner Assistant Sexton: open position Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm; Friday 9:00 am to noon
Ushers SERVICE ASSISTANTS 8:15 AM 10:45 AM Paul Larson, Brian Bair, Edward Blackburn, Sally Congdon Carl Stitzer, Randy Garrett, Gary Hilling, Richard Sheasley, and Donald Rosenbaum Lay Assistant John Silverstrim Georgette Copp Communion Assistant Zachary Haefner Candy Watkins Altar Guild Rita Strickler Doris Butt Chief Communion Usher Dave Strickler Sandy Ream Communion Presenters/Greeters Dave and Rita Strickler Vonnie Kaiser and Doris Teufel Acolyte Shaelynn Brown Ray Demarest Crucifer Megan Aungst Alia Taylor Cantor Shirley Fullmer Mary Ann Stitzer Flower Delivery Paul Weaver Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Messiah: Attendance- 138; Offering $3191.48 The Altar Flowers are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Luke Haefner on the anniversary of his 28 th birthday, January 25 th by his mother Patti, his brother John, and his sister-in-law, Jennifer. Daily Bible Readings Sunday January 20 Isaiah 62:1-5; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; John 2:1-11 Monday January 21 Psalm 145; Isaiah 54:1-8; Romans 12:9-21 Tuesday January 22 Psalm 145; Song of Solomon 4:1-8; 1 Corinthians 1:3-17 Wednesday January 23 Psalm 145; Song of Solomon 4:9-5:1; Luke 5:33-39 Thursday January 24 Psalm 19; Isaiah 61:1-7; Romans 7:1-6 Friday January 25 Psalm 19; Nehemiah 2:1-10; Romans 12:1-8 Saturday January 26 Psalm 19; Nehemiah 5:1-13; Luke 2:39-52
Morning Prayer in the Chapel continues into the new year at a NEW time which is every Thursday at 9:00 a.m. All are welcome. The Next Clothing Exchange is Saturday, February 2, 2018, 8:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. Set-up is Friday, February 1, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Gently used clothing in all sizes and for all seasons is now being accepted. Accessories such as belts, shoes, purses and wallets, ties, gloves, hats, and boots can also be donated. Please do not donate used undergarments or items that are torn, badly stained, or in ill-repair. Items may be placed in the blue bin in the telephone alcove. If you can help please sign-up using the sheet on the Bald Eagle Bulletin Board. THANK YOU RECEIVED: We would like to express our sincerest appreciation to our Messiah family for all the prayers, cards, food, & flowers received during our father and brother, Charles Artman's, passing. We also want to thank Pastor Josh & Vicar Josh for being there with us during our darkest hours. The care and compassion so lovingly shown to us is a true blessing. God bless you all. Emily & David Bausinger Connie & Gary Hess Jean Weaver and families The Library Corner Many people have asked the location of the Church Library. The library is in the Education Wing in Jensen Lounge. When entering the Bald Eagle Alley doors, go up the flight of stairs that are inside the entrance and use the door at the top of the stairs. You may also use the elevator. Using our library is easy. 1) Select a book or video. 2) Take the card out of the sleeve in back of the book or video. 3) Write your name on the card and place in the small plastic box on the table. 4) Take a due date card in the lid of the plastic box and place it in the sleeve of the book/video. 5) Take book/video home & enjoy. 6) Return the book/video by the due date, placing it in the large plastic box on the table. DO NOT PUT IT BACK ON THE SHELVES. 7) Choose another book/video and begin the process all over again.
All Week - 1/18-25 - Special devotions for each day will be available on the Telephone Devotion Line. They are reachable 24/7 by calling 570-322-5762. Friday 1/18 - Service of Prayer at St. Boniface Catholic Church, 326 Washington Boulevard, Williamsport at 6:30 pm. Begin this Octave of Prayer that began 90 years ago, by joining your brothers and sisters in prayer. Everyone is welcome! This is sponsored by our local Lutheran / Roman Catholic Dialogue Group. GROW in the SNOW 19 A Winter Retreat for Youth in Grades 6-12 at Camp Mount Luther Saturday, February 9th, 9 a.m. 4 p.m. The Apps on God s Tablet Exploring the Ten Commandments Experience your Creator, play winter games and find refreshment in the peace of camp in winter. Contact Vicar Josh if interested in attending. Messiah s Women of the ELCA Meeting on Tuesday, January 22, at 7:00 p.m. in Jensen Lounge We invite you to join us as Vicar Josh Knutson leads us in Devotions and a Bible Study based on Philippians 2:1-18, which he has titled, Humble Discipleship. There will be a brief business meeting. Refreshments will be served by Bonnie Sheasley, Sandy Jansson and Connie Dewald. Everyone is welcome!
Messiah through the Christmas Holiday Photos courtesy of Gary Hutchinson