We love to help people in need. To find out about ways you can help people in Lincoln area and around the world, click the links below.

• Orphan Grain Train – Volunteer at the Lincoln donation center, or donate clothing and medical supplies. You may bring those items to Messiah any time Monday-Friday 8:00-4:00, or Sundays when you come for worship.
• Angel Tree and Mitten Tree – Each December and January, we collect gifts to give to people in need, as well as scarves, hats and mittens for the cold winter months.
• Thanksgiving Baskets – Help to assemble and deliver baskets of food to families that could use some assistance around Thanksgiving.
• Baby Item Donations – We have drives to collect items for parents and their children. We partner with the Pregnancy Center in Lincoln to get donations to the people who need them the most.
• Donate items, money, and time to support our outreach ministries. We have permanent, dedicated donation bins in the Great Hall for Home in a Box, Orphan Grain Train, Common Threads, and Immanuel Lutheran Food Pantry. You may bring donations to Messiah any time 8:00-4:00 Monday-Friday, or when you come for worship on Sundays and Wednesdays.

Here are some ways you can help everyone feel welcome and at home, worshiping with us:

• Usher – serve one month per quarter
• Altar Care – prepares Communion elements and tidies up the altar area.
• Greeter – welcome everyone with a smile 
• Scripture Reader – read assigned scripture during worship
• Café Crew – help with coffee and donuts, and  tidy up the café 
• Van Drivers – transport guests to worship for 9:30a Sunday worship 
• AV Room – assist with cameras for livestream, help the livestream run smoothly, or change slides during worship.
• Outdoor hospitality (orange vests) – help guests in lot
• Welcome Desk – direct people where to go, take info, answer questions 

To find out more about any of these ways to serve, just click the links above.

There are a few ways to get involved with our children’s ministry at Messiah:

• VBS Helper – During one exciting week in June, we need over 100 adults to help serve more than 300 children that come to Messiah for Vacation Bible School.
• Wednesday Night Assistant – Wednesday evening volunteers help in a variety of ways with the children’s portion of our Wednesday nights at Messiah.

If you sing and/or play any instrument including drums, bass, piano, acoustic or electric guitar, violin, tuba, kazoo, or any other instrument, apply for the music team! 

• Contact Natalie Heidtbrink, our Director of Worship Arts, to learn more about Sunday music opportunities
• Contact Denise Tewes, our choral director, for information about our adult choir