Messiah Lutheran Church, Knoxville TN

A small load of pumpkins is due to arrive on Saturday, Sept. 27 at 9:00 am. The Pumpkin Patch will be opened on a limited basis, likely 4:00 pm til dusk, until the second and larger load of pumpkins arrive on Monday, Oct. 13.

Any and all volunteers are needed to help unload pumpkins on Monday, Oct. 13 beginning at 4:00 pm. Dinner will be served to workers upon the completion of the unloading. Although it is tiring work, the fellowship with other Messiah members, friends, Boy Scouts, and U.T. students is always rewarding. (NOTE: This date and time are subject to change depending on arrival of the pumpkin truck.)

Beginning Oct. 14, the Pumpkin Patch will open for sales from 10:00 am until dusk. Messiah members are asked to consider times when they can serve and sign up when the volunteer chart is posted. 

The proceeds from the 2008 Pumpkin Patch sales will benefit Tyson House Episcopal and Lutheran Campus Ministry and the Interfaith Health Clinic. We will request and anticipate Thrivent matching the proceeds as they have in the past.

On Sept. 28, the Fellowship Committee will host a barbecue at the church. We will gather at 5:30 and plan to eat at 6:00 pm.

The committee will provide the meat, bread, drinks and paper supplies. You are asked to bring your favorite side dish or dessert.

After Labor Day, a sign-up sheet will be posted in the fellowship hall. Please sign up so we can plan on having the right amount of food. We look forward to seeing you there!

Beginners' Yoga class being offered

Yoga will be offered at Messiah beginning January 7, 2008. Classes will be held Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00-5:00 pm in the fellowship hall. This is a Beginners' Yoga class. All work will be done on a mat. Through deep breathing, stillness of the mind and poses, yoga provides a wonderful form of exercise.

Students will be asked to sign a waiver. It is strongly suggested that you always discuss new exercise programs with your physician.

You will need a yoga mat and it is recommended that you bring a small soft blanket. Clothing should be loose fitting, such as, warm-up pants. If you have blocks, please bring those.

Cost $2.00/class.

Contact leader Pam Milner (300-4960) for more information.

Messiah is pleased to host overnight mission groups traveling to and from their destinations. In 2006, our facilities accommodated over 13 groups totaling more than 250 people. Groups bring their own sleeping bags and bedrolls and sleep in the shelter of our facilities.

For more information, please email or call Kristin in the church office.