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You are invited to become as active in the church life as you would like.
Christian Education
This committee encourages the use of teaching and worship materials published or approved by the ELCA, and seek to introduce the church’s periodicals and books of family devotion into the homes of the congregation. (This could include Vacation Bible School (VBS), Bible Study, Confirmation and New Members Class).
Church Property
This committee sees to the proper maintenance and protection of all property of the congregation, and shall take care that the same is kept in good repair.
Dartball
Messiah Lutheran Church has been a part of the Upper Dauphin County Area Church Dartball League since its inception in the 1980’s. The league’s purpose is to “promote Christian Fellowship among the Churches of the Upper Dauphin county area.” There are currently five other churches in the league.
The game is played on a board that resembles a baseball diamond with similar rules.
The league is open to anyone at least ten years old. Games are played on Monday nights from October to March. Two games are played per night, with an intermission of snack and fellowship between the games. Please contact Kyle Hoffman, team coach, for more information about the Dartball team.
Evangelism & Social Ministry
This committee encourages the congregation in endeavors to reach out with the gospel message to those in need. This committee extends Christian compassion and helpfulness to all those in need.
Health Ministry
Promotes physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness and provides opportunities to learn and practice healthy lifestyles. CPR/First Aid & AED training classes are offered every 2 years for church members and friends. There is an article on health in the church newsletter every issue, as well as, healthy articles in the bulletin board at church each month. We collect items for soldiers in November; collect cleaning, personal care items for the Upper Dauphin Human Services and Northern Dauphin Human Services. Weekly, exercise classes are held and a fellowship walk is held in the spring and the fall.
Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid is a church and community-conscious organization that is dedicated to serving the lord by helping others. A variety of programs, community service projects, activities and events are scheduled through out the year. All ladies of the congregation are welcome to participate.
Mutual Ministry
The purpose of this committee is to address concerns of the Pastor and congregation.
Stewardship
The function of this committee is to evoke and promote the expression of Christian faith in living and teach the Christian use of time, talents and treasurers. It enlightens the congregation in its local, church-wide and world-wide ministries and leads all its members to higher levels of proportionate giving for the Lord’s work.
Vision & Outreach
The purpose of this committee is to increase attendance by implementing a marketing plan, developing a website and maintaining a facebook site, as well as increasing social activities and programs for all ages. Our intent is to focus on a target audience of community members who have no church affiliation, are unchurched, or who no longer attend on a regular basis. We wish to welcome ALL.
Ways & Means
The function of this committee is to conduct fundraisers to help Messiah meet the needs of its ministry and its outreach.
Worship & Music
This committee assists the council in seeing that the services of God’s house are conducted regularly and in accordance with the liturgy of the ELCA. The committee uses creativity in alternative presentations to add to the worship service. It also oversees the care of paraments, vestments, and musical instruments, and works to advance the welfare of the choirs.
Community Garden
The garden, which was first started as an Eagle Scout project by Samuel Hogan, is now maintained to contribute to the local food banks and serve the community’s needs.