Transitions are a part of ministry and the life of the congregational system.  Bob Krohn, Ralph Engelhardt, and Judy Mettenbrink have faithfully used their gifts as the visitation team here at Messiah Lutheran Church. At this time, God has called each of them to new endeavors in life and they have concluded their role as the visitation team. Please join me in thanking them in person and with our daily prayers. After prayerful consideration, Mae Lenners has begun making visits on behalf of Messiah to bring Holy Communion to Messiah parishioners in addition to my pastoral visits. We are grateful for her gifts and for her leadership in this ministry. To schedule a visit with Mae, kindly call her at 308-382-1115. If you feel you have gifts for visitation, I invite your prayerful consideration to join Mae in this ministry.
     On October 3, Ms. Karen Mettenbring began her ministry with us as the Office Administrator here at Messiah. Karen comes to us with local office management experience. She is a parishioner at Peace Lutheran Church. Please continue to welcome Karen in her new role with us. We will have the opportunity to formally welcome Karen in the near future with her installation in worship to mark this phase in the transition.
     We give thanks to God for these ministries in our Gospel mission here at Messiah!