Pastor’s Message

“Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, ‘I have seen the Lord’; and she told them that he had said these things to her.” 

John 20:18

Alleluia! Christ is risen!  
Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia!

In the gospel of John, Mary comes to the tomb of Christ expecting to find his lifeless body. Instead, she has her own encounter with the risen Jesus. From the empty tomb she goes to tell the disciples that she has seen the Lord.

I too have seen signs of resurrection life in and through the people and ministries of Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church: youth volunteering and equipped to be assistant ministers for worship; holy conversations with Confirmands in ecumenical ministry with First Presbyterian Church; Bible study groups both in person and online; new engagement with our neighbors; food and other assistance for multicultural families. There are many ways Easter is made real through us as a  congregation! 

Thank you for being Easter people, for living the resurrection and for sharing the good news of Jesus Christ!  I’ll be looking for more resurrection moments from   Messiah Lutheran Church! I invite you to share with me the resurrection moments you experience too by calling me at church (308-382-3471), in person, or by emailing me at pastorstevenne@gmail.com! Christ is risen indeed!

In Christ,
Pastor Steven
 

Community Food Events
 
Hot meals at Messiah have been discontinued indefinitely.

Food Boxes are available at the Success Academy (corner of State and Lafayette)
on two Saturday afternoons every month. 

May Food Box Giveaways:
Saturday, May 7^th, 2022
Saturday, May 21^st, 2022
 

“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” –Proverbs 22:6

Congratulations to our 2022 Seniors. I have so many mixed emotions watching all of you graduate & move on to the next chapter in your lives. I will forever cherish the memories that I have with each & every one of you. Mary, Jillian, Lisa, Presley, Mya, Deven, and Bennett, may your lights shine and make a difference. Thank You for allowing me to be a part of your faith journeys.

Monthly Messenger: May 2022
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