Dear Messiah family, Last evening, I met with a couple in preparation for their marriage. I’ve been invited to perform their wedding, and I will help them prepare for that. But more important is preparation for marriage. Our session last evening focused on family. We looked at the kinds of values that were present in […]

Lord, You Love a Cheerful Giver Our Scripture reading for Sunday, August 18 calls us to examine our wealth and how it can inhibit our faith. Jesus reminds us in Mark 10 that none of our earthly success merits eternal life – only the grace of God can accomplish that. Often when we read about […]

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21 youth and 6 adult leaders spent the week serving with YouthWorks in Benton Harbor, MI. They enjoyed their time serving, complete with a day in Chicago and fun on the shores of Lake Michigan. Here’s their “report back” with photos and thoughts from the youth and leaders:   Each Summer, Messiah Youth have two […]

10 youth, 3 adult drivers, and 4 staff from Messiah spent a week serving Jesus by serving others in Stewartville, MN at STORM Camp (Service To Others in Relational Ministry). We worked hard. We learned about God. We built relationships. Here’s a glimpse into our week of work and worship:   Each Summer, Messiah Youth […]

(Minnesota Annual Conference) Increasingly, Minnesota United Methodist churches are extending their reach through online worship. Two local churches, Messiah and Aldersgate United Methodist in St. Louis Park, have used live streaming to spread the gospel, make worship services more accessible, and reach new people:  

  Updated Monday, June 24 – The next Strategic Planning Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 9. Please keep this team in your prayers as they continue to work towards a plan taking Messiah Church into 2022. Updated Wednesday, May 29 – Strategic Planning conversations, planning and prayers are continuing with the staff and coach […]

February 27 Update following General Conference from Pastor Steve God Loves All. Period. Dear Messiah Family, This is a long message. I hope you will read its entirety and especially the final paragraphs. I want to help you understand what has taken place at this week’s special General Conference. I will attempt to be as […]

Carrying on our annual tradition of honoring Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy, on Monday, January 21, 265 people gathered at the Medina Entertainment Center to assemble and pack 5,091 health kits for disaster relief in the United States. While many participants were Messiah members, many were not from our church – yet all gathered to […]

On Saturday, October 27, 156 adults and children from this church stepped out in the community to serve and make a difference in the lives of others. Thank you!: Make an Impact Anytime Messiah Church is a church of compassion and community outreach. From serving at the local food shelf to traveling to developing countries […]