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2025 November
​In this issue:

• Why are doing a congregational survey?
• Meet Member Bill Swanson and the crazy pic of him
• Pics from the Fall Festival including the Dunk Tank
• Mrs. Vickie Dansbury has been re-elected…to what?
• “Sorry, not Sorry.” Another important message from member James Shellenberger
• Check out all the engaging lessons the Sunday School kids are learning
• Pumpkin Patch pics and total $ raised
• Have fun with a Kind David Maze and Bible Riddles!
• See great photos from Trunk or Treat.  

2025 August
​In this issue:

• Why is connecting to each other so important?
• Who is getting Dunk at the Church Picnic on Sunday, Sept 7?
• Who are the new office administrators?
• Meet Pastor Zak Kreitler of St. John’s
• “Sorry, not Sorry.” An important message from member James Shellenberger
• Who were welcomed in as new members?
• Have fun with Crossword puzzle and Bible Riddles!
• See great photos from the dessert auction, VBS, Youth, and NYG.
• Meet Messiah’s new member of the month. Check out her pic and bio.

2025 June
In this edition:

• What does a hit song from the 80s have to do with our future as a congregation?
• Updated calendar of events.
• Who were welcomed in as new members?
• Birthdays and anniversaries for May and June  
• Who got baptized?
• See the recipe for Strawberry Lemon-Trifle
• What happened with Garrett and Pastor Dan at the District Convention?
• Pew Olympic winners for this year.
• Check out the great pics from the Bowling night
• Who were the Graduation Sunday students for this year?
• Where did we encounter over 100 children?
• Who got Confirmed?
• Look at all the great Sunday School pics
• Have fun with Bible games and trivia questions!
• Meet Messiah’s member of the month. Check out her pic and bio

2025 April
In this edition:

• What does LASSIE have to do with Easter?
• Your complete Holy Week Worship Guide
• All the March and April birthdays and anniversaries among Messiah members
• See all the fun the Sunday School Children have been having
• Look at all the winners of the Fish Fry contests.
• Enjoy all the pics from this year’s Lenten Suppers and Fish Fry Dinners.
• Updated calendar of events.
• What happened at the recent Women’s Day Celebration?
• Who got baptized?
• Check out the upcoming Bowling night
• Glance at the puppet show put on by our Food Pantry at the March Winter Farmer’s Market
• Peek at all our homebound members who received Valentine’s Cards this year.
• What did the Confirmands do on St. Patrick’s Day?
• Have fun with Bible games and trivia questions!
• Meet Messiah’s member of the month. Check out his pic and bio.

2025 February
In this edition:

• Find out about a Women’s Day Celebration Event at Messiah
• Check out a full line-up of events in February at Messiah
• Look at all the January and February birthdays and anniversaries
• Learned who turned 90 in our congregation
• Enjoy all the pictures from our Sunday School
• Discover a great recipe for Meatloaf
• See some of our Christmas Carolers and the homebound members who heard them sing
• Love all the Sunday School pics from the Christmas Program
• Have fun with the “love” word scramble while solving Bible Riddles  

2024 December
In this edition:

• Read about how to find hope in newborn life.
• Check out all the December activities, birthdays and anniversaries
• Look at all the presents under the Giving Tree
• Read about how to make Peacan Balls
• What happened during Donation Day for the Food Pantry?
• Discover what Cheryl Sennett is doing in the kitchen
• See who got baptized recently
• Learn who is a new member of the choir  
• Check out our new metal roof up-close
• Peek at who was involved in the Arts and Crafts fair
• See who won the recent Chili-Cook Off!
• Find out what the Sunday School children made for the Homebound and Shut-in Members and did for the Food Pantry
• Look at all the great food at our Midweek Advent Suppers.
• See how tall Joel Steinke looks on a ladder next to a Christmas Tree
• Find happiness on our Fun Page

2024 November
In this edition:

• Read about how to find hope together in the floods of life
• Look at the newest baby born to Messiah members
• Check out all the November activities, birthdays and anniversaries
• See how to make Apple Butter
• What was the Narcan training all about?
• Discover who is on the new Messiah Spirited Thunder Dartball Team
• Why is there caution tape around the Communion Rail?
• Glance at all the people at the Spaghetti Dinner
• Learned what happened at the LWML Zone Rally
• View all the great kids and adults in costume at our Trunk or Treat
• Observe how great of servants our Sunday School kids were, and find out what they are learning
• Get a recap on all the fun and accomplishments with our first Pumpkin Patch  
• Find happiness on our Fun Page. 

2024 October
In this edition:

• “Angels” serving Angels?  
• Look at all the Calendar and Announcements for all the great events in October  
• Check out a recipe for enhance Pretzels  
• See all the October Birthdays and Anniversaries
• Browse all the pictures from Rally Day, Sunday School, Children’s Lesson, and Food Pantry at the Downtown Beloit Farmer’s Market.
• Also read about all the latest youth news and details about the Pumpkin Patch and Narcan Training
• Solve Bible Questions and find the hidden objects

2024 September
In this edition:​

• Why am I promoting “Do no harm?”  
• Check out a recipe for Italian Stuffed Shells
• Look at all the Calendar of Events along Birthdays and Anniversaries
• Find out details on the upcoming Narcan Training
• See all the free items we received from a closed church   
• Where did the properties committee put in a new railing?
• Who got baptized in August?
• Meet the Comfort Dogs and see all the love they gave
• What kind of First Aid was being taught?
• Also read about all the latest youth news including how the Rummage Sale went, and details about the Pumpkin Patch and Car Wash
• Solve Bible Riddles and enjoy a fun Word search 

2024 August
In this edition:

• Kids ask the most profound questions
• Birthdays and Anniversaries
• Helping Dwelling Angels
• VBS memories  
• Recipe for Kidney Bean Salad
• Food Pantry Corn Picking 
• Community Rummage Sale and Brat Stand 
• Meet and Greet the Youth
• Bible Riddles and Crossword Puzzles

2024 June
In this edition:

• Making well informed decisions so there are no regrets
• Indulge in a Bourbon Street Chicken Recipe
• Look at all the June Birthdays and Anniversaries
• See all Cheryl Sennett’s Kids donating food to our Food Pantry
• Check out our active Sunday School
• What are Pew Olympics? And who won?
• Who got married and who got baptized?
• See our new members
• Look at all the great pics from the Mother’s Day Brunch  

2024 May
In this edition:

• What happened to the Confirmands’ tee shirts?
• Find out why Zach Anderson’s missing road signs.
• Discover a tasty Cheesy Tator Tot Breakfast Bake Recipe
• Check out all the May Birthdays and Anniversaries
• How many Greater Beloit Residents does our Food Pantry feed per month?
• Look at how the Sunday School children are “walking on water."
• How much money did our Youth raise at a recent Bake Sale for next year's trip to the National Youth Gathering?
• See how many people there were at the recent Unity Services
• Enjoy a Mother’s Day word search

2024 April
In this edition:

• Thoughts on Unity Worship and Fellowship, and Merger Talks
• Get the full calendar of events for April including the modified worship schedule, and update from your Food Pantry
• Check out April Birthdays and Anniversaries
• The Ladies Page…see invites to exciting events, and mark your calendars for this year’s VBS
• See great pics of Easter Brunch, and Lenten Suppers  
• Find out about the 2nd phase of audio installation
• Look at who won prizes at the Friday Fish Fry Dinners
• See the delicate and dangerous work Joel Steinke has done
• Check all the fun Sunday School Students are having

2024 March
In this edition:

• Saying goodbye to an old friend who has cancer
• Get the full calendar of events for March
• Check out March Birthdays and Anniversaries
• Learn about a Free Clothing and Small Household Give-a-Way, and mark your calendars for this year’s VBS
• See the new co-chairs for our Fellowship Committee and our homemade birthday cakes for Fellowship Time
• Pantry News Update
• Look at all the fun had at the Winter Crafter Farmer’s Market
• Enjoy great pictures of our Sunday School, Friday Fish Fry Dinners, and Lenten Suppers

2024 February
In this edition:​

• Read about some bad news I received this week
• Ash Wednesday and Midweek Lenten Services details
• Get the full calendar of events for February and the dates for this summer’s VBS
• See February birthdays
• Discover why we are moving adult Bible Study to the Fellowship Hall
• Read about the new Ladies Bible Study, Men’s Group, and Devotional Resources
• Look at who was baptized and welcomed in as new members
• Check out pics of our Dart Ball Team in action
• Enjoy pictures of our Sunday School and their Handbell Ringing

2024 January
In this edition:

• Learn about a special muscle and how to use it more in 2024
• Food Pantry Update
• Get the remaining calendar of events for January
• Read about Estate Planning Tips
• Discover at all the January birthdays
• Love Christmas Program Pics! And what are the 12 Days of Christmas?
• Youth News
• Enjoy the Christmas Eve Pics along with pics of Caroling to our Homebound Members
• See the latest Baptisms

2023 December
In this edition:

• Read about the Christmas Blues
• Have the Holiday Worship Schedule
• Look at what our Properties Board is doing
• Get the full calendar of events for December
• Discover at all the December birthdays and anniversaries
• See all the work the Food Pantry has been doing
• Underwear, New Communion Vessels, Blankets and Prayer Shawls
• Lance Bukove, Bible Sticks, Poinsettias for this year, and Lutheran Chicks
• Enjoy all the Chili Cookoff Pics
• Find out what LWML is up to
• See all Food, Fun, and Fellowship for Midweek Advent Suppers and Services
• Be challenged by the Nativity Word Search
• Adore all the great pics from our Sunday School
• Find out about the Christmas Tree Decorating event and potluck tomorrow (Sat) at Messiah

2023 November
​​In this edition: 

• Read about what a scene from the TV comedy Everyone Loves Raymond has to do with Midweek Advent services
• Get the full calendar of events for November along with birthdays and anniversaries
• Discover where you can taste lots of chili
• Look at Comfort Dog and Spaghetti Dinner Pics
• Find out about member Vickie Dansbury winning an election
• See all the new audio equipment being installed
• Enjoy the many Trunk-or-Treat pics
• Look at great pics from Messiah’s booth at the Beloit Farmer’s Market
• Adore pics of the Sunday School Children including a Handbell photo

2023 October
In this edition: 

• Read about how we vision by faith and not fear; we face a future with courage, not doubt
• See the full calendar of events for October
• Find out about the October birthdays and anniversaries
• Meet the two couples married in September at Messiah
• Get an update on Pictorial Directory and meet the newest Lay Elder-Deacon

2023 September
In this edition:

• Read how the Lord has blessed our congregation over the past 7 years driving a vision for our future
• See all the birthdays and anniversaries over the past three months
• Enjoy great photos from this year's VBS
• Look at how the Food Pantry's Brat Stand turned out
• Why are there so many paper bags?
• My first-grade teacher donated something to Messiah
• See our graduates, recent new members, and the dedication of the new Paschal Candle
• A summary of the Synodical Convention and who went to the LWML National Convention

2023 June
In this edition: 

• Read the Personal Creed of our Confirmands: Ayden Eddy, Kevin Kreyer, and Alejandro Reid. 
• Discover what is involved in Pew Olympics
• Find out who was baptized in the month of May
• What are “Bible Emergency Numbers?”
• Learn about what lessons were taught to our Sunday School Students
• Look at what our youth were doing at homebound members’ houses

2023 May
In this edition:

• Pastor Dan celebrates 15 years as a Pastor
• Pastor Dan's Wife, Berta, survives 15 years as the Supportive Wife

2023 April
In this edition, discover:

• Tornado Season Scare and remembering the need to seek shelter
• Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you
• The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness

2023 March
Lenten Greetings in Christ's Name. Attached is the March edition of the Messiah Messenger, our monthly Newsletter.
In this edition:

• Find out why we have two services per week during Advent and Lent.
• See Pictures of:
  • The Valentine’s gift made for our shut-ins
  • Joyce Elwood’s 90th Birthday Party
  • The Sunday School Servant event
  • The Youth Bowling Event
  • The New Crafty Christian Knitting room
  • Lenten Suppers
  • Friday Fish Fry Dinners

2023 February
In this edition, discover:

• What is one of the main goals of Messiah hosting the Fish Fry Dinners, again? It may not be what you think.
• Practical ways to show God’s justice, love the Lord’s mercy, and walk humbly with Jesus.
• Pics of Sunday School Children with hand-made frogs? Why?
• Details of the upcoming Youth Bowling
• Look who’s wearing a Prayer Shawl!
• Pics of the youngest in our congregation praying.

2023 January
​In this edition: 

• Read how to have a more positive view of the previous year so you can plan for a happier New Year
• Learn how you can get help for home repairs if you are over age 55. 
• See pictures of the gifts we gave our Homebound Members made by the Sunday School 
• Take a look at our new keyboard 

2022 December

2022 November