Wednesday Nights
Wednesday night classes for all ages 6:15-7:30
Kickoff dinner August 30! Sign up by August 23
Check below for updated info on all the classes we’ll offer for adults and kids of all ages. We also have childcare for infants-36 months, so bring the whole family! Wednesday Nights at Messiah begins in the worship center at 6:15 for an opening devotion and song. After the opening, we’ll all head to our classes. Stop at the Welcome Center Desk if you need help finding a class.
Adult studies
Faith
Philippians
LEADER: PASTOR JOHN KUNZE
LENGTH: 8 WEEKS
In this study you will open up the Bible, exploring how the God’s Word continues to transform hearts and lives today. Because context is important, you’ll gain a better understanding of the author, audience, occasion and purpose of the book. But you will also gain insight into how God’s Word is meant to be lived out in the everyday places of life.
Wild at Heart
LEADER: MATT LENTELL & MATT BLANKENBILLER
LENGTH: 8 WEEKS
Deep in his heart, every man longs for a battle to fight, an adventure to live, and a beauty to rescue. That is how he bears the image of God; that is what God made him to be. In this study for men, you are invited to recover the masculine heart which is defined in the image of a passionate God. Through time in God’s Word, learn to live the life you are made for.
Adult studies
family
RE-ENGAGE
LEADER: PASTOR DUSTIN LAPPE WITH MARRIAGE MENTORS
LENGTH: 8 WEEKS
Would you as a married couple like to strengthen your relationship? Regardless of whether your marriage needs saving or you just want to take it from “good” to “great, learn about God’s design for marriage and apply Biblical principles to have a healthy relationship.
GRIEF SHARE
LEADER: LYNETTE THELEN AND LISA BOWEN
LENGTH: 8 WEEKS
Led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help, gain access to valuable resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life. Journey through grief, loss, hope and recovery, learning how faith gives you the freedom to choose joy.
Adult studies
friends
JOINING JESUS ON HIS MISSION
LEADER: LARRY ELIAS
LENGTH: 8 WEEKS
This study will alter the way you see your life as a follower of Jesus and take you beyond living your life for Jesus to living life with Jesus. Simple, powerful and applicable insights will show you how to be on mission and recognize where Jesus is already at work in your neighborhoods, workplaces and schools. You will feel both relief and hope. You may even hear yourself say, “I can do this!” as you start responding to the everyday opportunities Jesus is placing in your path.
ANXIOUS ABOUT NOTHING
LEADER: ANNE BLANKENBILLER
LENGTH: 8 WEEKS
Do you feel weighed down with worry? Does uncertainty and chaos of life keep you up at night? Could you use some calm? God has a treatment plan for anxiety found in Philippians 4:4-8. While anxiety is part of life, it doesn’t have to dominate your life. With God as your helper and His promise on your side, you can experience a peace that “transcends all understanding.”
Children•youth
children
Nursery
KATHERINE RUDER & SKYLAR LAPPE
We have nursery care in a fun environment for infants and toddlers ages 0-36 months old.
Children
DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN & FAMILY: BETHANY WERNER
For children three years old through 5th grade. The focus of Children’s Ministry is being inspired by the Old and New Testament stories of God’s Word. Through age-appropriate study of the Bible, children are growing in love for God and the timeless truth of His Word. We’ll also have special events to equip parents to serve as the primary influencers (faith sharers and shapers) in the lives of their children.
youth
Middle School
DIRECTOR OF YOUTH: Marty Hein
6th grade through 8th grade
Confirmation plays a key role in the faith development of Middle School Ministry. While 6th and 7th graders study the Small Catechism, 8th graders study the Gospel of John. Each confirmand is invited into a deeper and more personal interaction of God’s Word, while at the same time being challenged to confirm the timeless truth of Scripture as it relates to their world. Parents are also invited to be a part of their child’s faith journey, serving as small group leaders, as well as being encouraged and equipped to grow in their relationship with their sons and daughters as they begin to navigate adolescence.
High School
DIRECTOR OF YOUTH: Marty Hein
9th grade through 12th grade
Through study of God’s Word, the hope is that High School youth are learning to connect the timeless truth of God’s Word to daily life. While being provided opportunities to put into practice their God-given gifts and abilities through acts of service, youth are being equipped as disciple makers. Parents during this time are also being equipped to come alongside their sons and daughters to further guide them in discovering their identity in Christ and future callings.