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Messiah's 40th Annual $5 Bag Sale: Saturday, September 26

Fall is here, and so is one of our favorite Messiah traditions: the $5 Bag Sale. Come shop Saturday, Sept. 26.

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WOW God Wednesdays: Kids Programming for August

Students are invited to join us for WOW God Wednesdays August 16 & 19 at Messiah. Crafts, games, scripture, & more.

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Rally Sunday Is Sunday, October 4!

We look forward to gathering together on Sunday, October 4 for Rally Sunday — a beloved tradition that marks the beginning of a new year of worship, learning, and serving at Messiah.

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Join Pastor Laurie for Mt. Carmel Ministries Adult Camp

You're invited to join Pr. Laurie from August 10–13 for a special retreat at beautiful Mt. Carmel on Lake Carlos near Alexandria, Minnesota!

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Summer Bible Study - Acts: Feasting on the Abundance of God's Word

Starting July 23, we'll be gathering every Thursday at 11:30 a.m. for a six-week Bible study based on Kristy Cambron's Acts: Feasting on the Abundance of God's Word. This study runs through August 27, and we'd love for you to join us.

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Encounters with Jesus: Summer Sermon Series

In this summer sermon series starting June 7, we’ll step into these moments together. We’ll walk alongside those who met Jesus face-to-face and see how those encounters reshaped their lives.

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Register for Vacation Bible School: August 2 - August 5, 2026

This summer, kids are invited to step through the mist into Rainforest Falls—a vibrant world filled with wild waterfalls, towering trees, and colorful creatures!

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5th Annual Vendor Show & Bake Sale on April 25

Our 5th Annual Vendor Show and Bake Sale is back April 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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Sermon Series on The Apostles’ Creed: What Do Christians Really Believe?

In April & May, we will begin a new sermon series exploring one of the oldest and most important summaries of the Christian faith: The Apostles' Creed.

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Celebrate Holy Week At Messiah

Celebrate Holy Week at Messiah. View the full schedule.

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The Battle Is Real: Devotion for June 1

Many things of this world would like to “pull us off” our spiritual journey. Satan has darts of doubt, distraction, and deception and he is aiming them at our hearts. But be encouraged—Christ has won the battle.

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Encounters with Jesus: Summer Sermon Series

In this summer sermon series starting June 7, we’ll step into these moments together. We’ll walk alongside those who met Jesus face-to-face and see how those encounters reshaped their lives.

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We Played the Flute for You and You Did Not Dance: Devotion for May 26

May we learn to tune into God’s providence so that when he calls, we can answer; when he speaks, we will know to listen.

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Look Right Through Me: Devotion for May 18

As a child of God, you are never seen through, ignored, or nameless. Perhaps you feel separated from God like the marble countertop separates the barmaid from us, but we know from Romans 8: Nothing—no thing—will ever separate us from the love of God which is ours through Christ Jesus.

Summer Bible Study: The God You Need To Know

This summer, Messiah Lutheran Church invites you to go deeper — not just in knowledge, but in relationship — through our Summer Bible Study Series: The God You Need to Know by Margaret Feinberg.

Reckless Abandon: Devotion for May 11

God isn’t like any other farmer. God is reckless, wild, and heedless in showering God’s people with grace, not just saving it for the “good soil” folks.