Messiah Lutheran Church, Knoxville TN

The Messiah Women of the ELCA (WELCA) will sponsor a Holiday Market on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011, from 9:00 am-3:00 pm at Messiah Lutheran Church, 6900 Kingston Pike, Knoxville. Crafters are invited to participate.

In addition, THe WELCA will sponsor a bake sale and will ask Messiah members to donate baked goods. There will aso be a table of small handmade items crafted by our own church members.

Messiah's WELCA is seeking crafters for this event.

A space at the Holiday Market has a foot print on the floor of 6 feet x 6 feet. It is located either in fellowship hall or adjacent Sunday school room hallway. Space cost for the day is $25.00, $5.00 more if you require an electrical outlet. If you can provide your own 6 foot rectangular table that would be great; but we do have some available. Messiah will definitely provide 2 chairs for your use.

Crafters will be able to set up their table on Friday, November 4 in the afternoon, 2:30 – 4:30 pm, or on Saturday morning between 7:30 am and the 9:00 am opening. The Market closes at 3:00 pm on Saturday, after which crafters can pack.

A registration form for potential crafters is attached below. Please send completed forms with your check for $25.00 ($30 if electricity is required) to:

Messiah Lutheran Church
ATTN: Helga Wagner, Holiday Market Coordinator
6900 Kingston Pike
Knoxville TN  37919

Email Helga Wagner with any questions or if you need additional information.

Yoga is offered at Messiah each Monday and Wednesday afternoon from 4:30-5:30 pm in the fellowship hall. 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 Libby Helle (679-2564) 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.

The Messiah Book Group meets every few months to discuss books. Anyone interested is invited to join the group for discussions. The group will meet in the church library at 7:00 pm on the date listed below for the book indicated.

• Sept. 19 - The Perennial Philosophy by Huxley. Discussion led by Connie Cole.

• Nov. 7 - Righteous Empire by Marty. Discussion led by Mike Driskill.