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Haiti Relief
The following is a list of trustworthy ministries supported by Messiah. These agencies were already on the ground in Haiti and are, even now, at work assisting with earthquake relief in Haiti.
ELCA World Hunger Appeal & Disaster Response
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Written by Pastor Eric | Last updated July 23, 2010
Written by Pastor Eric | Last updated July 23, 2010
WELCA plans craft fair for November 6, 2010
WELCA plans to host a craft fair again this year on
If you are a crafter and would like to secure a booth for the event, you may register by completing the attached form. For more information, contact Lynn White at 865-693-6275 or email Lynn.
Written by Kristin | Last updated July 7, 2010
Feeding the Homeless at KARM
KARM (Knox Area Rescue Ministries)
Once every seven weeks, volunteers from Messiah plan, acquire, prepare and serve lunch for 200 to 225 residents of KARM and area homeless at Knox Area Rescue Ministries.
Serving dates in 2010 are:
February 6 August 21
March 27 October 9
May 15 November 27
July 3 January 15, 2011
Six to eight cooks/servers are needed for each date. Cooks should arrive at KARM to unload groceries and start cooking no later than 10:30. The first person there signs in at the front desk. Servers need to be there by 11:00 am. KARM residents are served first at 11:45. The homeless are fed after the residents have cleared the facility. The staff wants us out no later than 1:00 PM. We do not clean up after serving.
If you would like to help in this ministry, a sign up chart is posted in the Narthex about two Sundays prior to the serving date. You may sign up to contribute food, help serve, or both.
Donations of food must be delivered to the church kitchen by the Wednesday prior to serving. A container marked KARM is placed in the refrigerator to collect meat donations. An inventory of the food contributions is taken on Wednesday evening in order to determine additional needs.
If you are interested in serving in this ministry, please call Ann Rita Ditmore or the church office for more information.
Lakeshore Ministry
Messiah holds a monthly devotional birthday celebration at Lakeshore Mental Health Institute every third Tuesday at 2:30 PM. Consumers (residents) celebrating birthdays during that month are honored by everybody singing Happy Birthday and providing them a present of their choice, either a T-shirt or cap. A brief devotion is conducted by the pastor followed with birthday cake and soda served by the residents.
Donations of women's and men's T-shirts (L & XL) are always needed. There is also a need for three birthday cakes and one diabetic cake each month.
All are invited to join the Lakeshore ministry. If interested in serving in this ministry, please contact the church office for more information.
What is FISH?
The name FISH is derived from a Biblical-day symbol of the fish which was sometimes used as a sign of distress, a plea for help from one's neighbor:
FISH of Knox County is an all-volunteer organization, with no paid staff, founded in 1972. FISH attempts to help those in emergency and distress situations in an unselfish, non-judgmental and giving way. FISH is non-denominational and helps anyone of any race or creed.
Working daily through twenty-nine community churches and the FISH Hospitality Pantries, the FISH volunteers responded to some 82,000 calls for help during the last year. Volunteers who work in the collaborative organization are dedicated to showing God's love to our community by helping those who are in need.
Messiah serves in this ministry one day each month. Volunteers from Messiah family members and friends serve as phone answerers and screeners, bag packers, and delivery drivers. If you are interested in serving in this ministry, please call our FISH Pantry coordinator Bill Boys or the church office.
For food assistance, call the FISH Help Line at 523-7900.
WELCA (Women of the ELCA)
2010-2011 WELCA Leaders
Co-Presidents-Lynn White & Denny Blalock; Treasurer-Cristall Mount; Secretary-Kay Shanahan; Faith & Life-Illy Wood, chair; Outreach & Fellowship-Barbara Wilson, chair; Witness & Service-Anne Tinker, chair.
Making Quilts
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
On August 4, 2010, at 5:30 pm, we invite you to join us in making quilts for Lutheran World Relief. We will cut, sew and tie the quilts, so lots of hands will be needed. If you have any questions, contact Anne Tinker.
WELCA Combined Bible Study
Thursday, August 4, 2010
During the summer we are combining the WELCA Morning and Evening Bible Studies. The next study will be Thursday, August 5, 2010. Please join us for a brown bag lunch at 12:30 pm. The study will begin at 1:00 pm. This study is taken from the July/August 2010 issue of Lutheran Woman Today magazine. We will study the final of the three-part series entitled “Pray Always” by the Rev. Gladys Moore. Session three is entitled “Power.” Lynn White will lead the study.
WELCA Covered Dish Dinner
Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010
On Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010, WELCA will sponsor a covered dish dinner in the fellowship hall at 6:00 pm. Our special guest speaker will be Susan Bauer who will talk about her book Choosing Africa. Susan was scheduled to be our guest speaker at the Grandmother/Mother/Daughter Banquet this past February but was unable to be with us because of snow.
Paul Kronau has graciously offered to be our grill cook and WELCA will supply hamburgers and buns. Please bring a covered dish to go with the hamburgers. A sign up sheet will be available.
We look forward to having Susan share with us. Everyone is invited. Pastor Lou Bauer will be here with Susan. Susan will have a few copies of her book with her if anyone wishes to purchase a copy.
Calling all knitters!
Messiah’s WELCA needs your help. We would like to make gifts to be given to the bride whenever there’s a wedding at Messiah. Please let Angela Kronau (arkronau@knology.net) know if you’re willing to help. Yarn for the gifts will be provided.
Twenty-Third Annual WELCA Convention
September 10-12, 2010
The twenty-third annual convention of the Southeastern Synod Women of the ELCA will be held September 10-12, 2010, at the Hilton Marietta Conference Center, Marietta, Georgia. If you are interested in attending, please speak with Lynn White.
Soap for Lutheran World Relief
“Small Stewards making a BIG IMPACT” was the headline on a recent Lutheran World Relief flier. Groups from all over the world contribute much needed materials for those in need—those affected by decades of conflict and those who are affected by natural disasters. In 2009, 1,271 tons of quilts, health kits, school kits, layettes, and soap were distributed to approximately 750,000 people in 22 different countries. Last year, the people of Messiah contributed 71 pounds of goods for Lutheran World Relief.
During the month of August, WELCA will collect soap for Lutheran World Relief. We ask you to bring wrapped bars of soap and place in the box located in the Narthex.
Haiti Response
This past Lent, the people of Messiah gathered items to make 45 health kits for distribution in Haiti. These were taken by a group from Whitestone Church to Haiti in the early summer. Belated thanks “for being God’s hands and heart to help those in need in Haiti.”
Service Project &
October General Meeting - Oct. 11, 2010
Do you have items around your house that you no longer need or use such as older dishes, glasses, pots, pans, linens, etc.?
It has recently come to our attention that with Knoxville’s Ten-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness, a number of the new residents at Guy B. Love Towers in north Knoxville were previously living on the streets. Their social worker is seeking donations of household items to give to these new residents who are moving into the Towers. We will be collecting donations of household items at our general meeting on October 11, 2010. The meeting promises to be very informative as our guest speaker will speak to us about labyrinths. Everyone is invited.
Craft Fair in November
WELCA plans to host a craft fair again this year on Saturday, November 6, 2010. In addition to a WELCA table and a bake sale table, outside crafters will be invited to participate. We plan to have craft items from Lutheran World Relief again. More information will be coming.
Collection of pop-tabs
We continue to collect pop-tabs for the Knoxville Ronald McDonald House. In June, 15 pounds of tabs were delivered.
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Written by Kristin | Last updated July 23, 2010
Written by Kristin | Last updated July 23, 2010
The LWR Coffee Project: Your Role in Fair Trade
Micah 6:8 calls us, as Christians, to do justice, love mercy and walk humbly. The LWR Coffee Project helps Lutherans answer that call by righting the injustices faced by small-scale farmers around the world.
The LWR Coffee Project closes the gap between our parish and the kind of communities in which LWR works. By using fair trade coffee and other products in our parish and homes, we guarantee that farmers will earn the income they need to feed their families, educate their children, seek medical care and improve their communities.
What difference can a simple cup of coffee make? José Luis Castillo Vasquez, a member of a cooperative in El Salvador, put it simply: "I want to thank all of the congregations that purchase our coffee. It is thanks to you that we have a seed of hope in our lives."
Fair trade coffee ($6 & $7), tea ($3), hot chocolate ($5), and cranberries ($4) are available for purchase in our church fellowship hall. We use the "honor system"-a basket is provided where you can leave your payment. Look for the display, as pictured above, in the church fellowship hall.
