Messiah News

Stewardship 2025: A Message of Inclusion and Stewardship It was a joy to witness Pastor Robyn leading chapel for our preschool students last week. With the help of a delightful puppet named "Grateful," she shared the creation story, emphasizing that God has created a special place for each of us - not just physically, but in God's divine plan for t...

On Saturday, October 5 Messiah will be hosting a Blessing of the the Pets event at the church's Hazel Dell campus. Pastor Robyn will be outside in the parking lot in front of preschool at  905 NW 94th Street, Vancouver, from 11 am - 1 pm to bless pets in commemoration of the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi. Pets of all shapes and sizes...

Pastor David Hively and Pastor Robyn Kistemaker were officially installed at Messiah Lutheran Church on September 29, 2024. Presiding over the installation was Rev. Rebecca Shjerven. Following the installation the new pastors were celebrated with a lunch in the church's dining area.  "We want to thank you ALL for the beautiful morning! It was ...

Third Quarter grants were considered and approved by the Endowment Committee and then by the Church Leadership Committee.  The following were awarded: $2000 was given to the Winter Hospitality Overflow ministry which is primarily at St Andrew's Church for homeless women and families$1000 was given to acquire t-shirts for Martin Luther King, Jr...

With school underway, several of Messiah's One Mile Mission schools have needs that Messiah has the opportunity to help fulfill. Steve Friebel writes: The Messiah family has had a tradition of providing food items for the Columbia River High School Food Pantry. Each year the number of students who access the Food Pantry increases. River students wi...