One of the ways that the members of Messiah honor those saints who go before us is to assist in providing a memorial coffee gathering or lunch. These gatherings give the family and friends a chance to reminisce and honor the departed. YOU can be an integral part of this experience. In the narthex you will find a signup sheet where you can volunteer...
Treat Street is Back! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 30. A kid-friendly dinner ($3 suggested donation) will be served in the lower level dining hall from 5:00 - 5:45pm, followed by Treat Street from 6:00 - 7:00pm beginning in the Sanctuary. Trick-or-treat throughout church classrooms and join in for games, crafts, cookies, cider a...
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 ...