We are a JusticeKnox Member Congregation
faith formation (aka Sunday School)
February 9: Scripture, Luther, and Vocation will discuss how no work is nobler than obedience in the calling and work God has assigned to each of us and that we should be satisfied with serving our neighbors faithfully. (Beth Ford)
February 16: Civil Rights Pilgrimage Revisited. A group of Messiah’s community of faith will educate us about their visit to several historical civil rights sites.
February 23: Congregational Meeting, Part 2 (Followed by lunch provided by the Serve Committee. A free-will offering will be accepted to benefit our Property team.)
March 2: Celebration of Kristin Kennedy’s vocation at Messiah.
March 9, 16, 23 Living with Grace in Advanced Age or Terminal Illness: Choices, Options, Guidance is a three session Sunday class that is designed for adults of all ages since we will all, hopefully, face advanced age, or we have parents who are there currently. Parish Nurse Mary Sophia will lead the first week with a discussion of chronic and catastrophic illness and will present a guidebook to prepare for severe illness and death, “Loved Ones Survivor Guide”. Retired attorney Tom Cole will talk about various legal documents called advanced directives which are of great assistance to family members and which help to assure that one’s wishes are followed. Jane Mason who spent many years working in hospice will give a hospice overview & will discuss grieving.
March 30, April 6, 13, 27: For Peace in God’s World will be led by Connie Cole, and we will learn about and discuss the ELCA’s Social Statement on Peace.
