Verse of the Day

Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. (Philippians 2:3, ESV)

Cuddle Blanket Project

Friday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Donegan Hall

Food Pantry

Donegan Hall, Friday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Morning Prayer & Healing Service

Tyler Chapel, Friday, 9:00 am

AA Meeting

Donegan Hall, Thursday, 7:00-8:00 pm

Al-Anon

Donegan Hall, Thursday, 8:00-9:00 pm

ESL Meetings

ESL:  Parish Hall, Tuesday and Wednesdays,  7:00-9:00 pm

Interfaith Music Festival

The Dutchess County Interfaith Council’s music festival will be held on June 6th at 6:00 pm at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church on South Ave. in Wappingers Falls. Suggested donation is $10. Children under 12 are free. All proceeds go to help out the mission of DCIC

Rural & Migrant Ministry’s Walk-a-thon

RMM’s 21st anniversary summer camp kick-off event will be a 3 mile walk-a-thon on June 5th at 10:00 am on the Vanderbilt Loop at Saint James Episcopal Church in Hyde Park. Collect pledges and walk. There is a $5 registration fee that includes a Barbeque Lunch cooked by CIA students. Everyone is welcome. For [...]

VBS Sneak Preview: Family Night Out, June 11, 2010

We’re excited for VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL!

Join us for our 2nd Family Night Out at Messiah on Friday, 6/11/10 from 6:30-8:30 PM. This will be another fun evening for families to experience a sneak preview of Vacation Bible School that is planned for July 26th-July 30th. We will have pizza and dessert, watch a [...]

Angel Fund (Embrace an Expense)

New shrubbery has been purchased for the Memorial Garden. Would you like to be an angel and help offset the cost of these plants? To make a donation, please make checks payable to The Church of the Messiah, write “Angel Fund—plants” on the memo line, and place the check in the collection plate or [...]

Altar Flowers

If you would like to dedicate the flowers on the Altar on a specific Sunday in memory of, in honor of, or in thanksgiving for someone or something, please contact Su in the office. The suggested donation is $30.00 which covers the cost of the flowers. Donations over and above the $30 go to [...]

Attention All Acolytes

All acolytes are invited to an “Acolyte Only Make a Banner” meeting next Sunday, June 6 at 5:00 pm in the Parish Hall. We will be making your portion of the Prayers of the People Banner that will drape the ceiling of the church as our new rector enters for his first service. So [...]

Mad Dash Committee Meeting

There will be a meeting of the Mad Dash Committee this Wednesday evening, June 2nd at 7:00 pm in Donegan Hall. If you are interested in joining the committee or helping out in preparation for the Mad Dash (there’s a lot to do over the next three months!), please contact Joanne Clark at 876-5189.

Annual Progressive Dinner

You can always tell Spring is right around the corner when talk turns to Messiah’s Annual Progressive Dinner. This year’s dinner on Sat., June 5th will begin at the home of John and Laura Austrian with appetizers and cocktails. The party will then move to Bill and Nansi Lent’s home for dinner and dessert. [...]

Interim Pastorate is Coming to a Close

Father Jay and Madge—We will miss you! Come back to visit often. Thank you for your time at Messiah.

Save the Date – The Second Annual Women’s Retreat

The Second Annual Women’s Retreat—Writing and Bookmaking will be held the weekend before Thanksgiving, Friday evening, November 19 to Sunday afternoon, November 21, 2010 at Linwood Retreat Center. We had a wonderful time last year and hope more women can participate this year. More information to follow. Questions?  Call Pam Wright at 266-4381 or [...]

Graduation is Coming

If you, your child, or grandchild is graduating this year from high school, college, or a trade school, please let the office (876-3533) know so that we can congratulate the graduate. You may leave a message on the machine if no one is there to answer. We will need the graduate’s name, school from [...]

Readings for May 30, First Sunday after Pentecost: Trinity Sunday

Proverbs 8: 1-4, 22-31 Romans 5: 1-5 John 16: 12-15

Psalm 8

Lessons and readings from past and future weeks may be found on The Lectionary Page.

Readings for May 16, the Seventh Sunday of Easter

Acts 16: 16-34 PSALM 97 Revelation 22: 12-14, 16-17. 20-21 John 17: 20-26

Lessons and readings for past and future weeks may be found on The Lectionary Page.

Altar Flowers

If you would like to dedicate the flowers on the Altar on a specific Sunday in memory of, in honor of, or in thanksgiving for someone or something, please contact Su in the office. The suggested donation is $30.00 which covers the cost of the flowers. Donations over and above the $30 go to [...]

Angel Fund (Embrace an Expense)

New shrubbery has been purchased for the Memorial Garden. Would you like to be an angel and help offset the cost of these plants? To make a donation, please make checks payable to The Church of the Messiah, write “Angel Fund—plants” on the memo line, and place the check in the collection plate or [...]

Third Thursday Luncheon

This coming Thursday is the third Thursday of the month, and you know what that means—our Third Thursday Luncheon! Come to partake of a delicious lunch of soup and sandwich, enjoy great fellowship, and support a good cause. Three in one, all for $6.00. All proceeds from this month’s luncheon will benefit Abilities First [...]

May 23rd–Pentecost Sunday!

Remember that next Sunday is Pentecost and we traditionally wear red, which is representative of the tongues of fire. “Pentecost is a time of red—a color of fire and zeal and passion and heat. The Spirit is incendiary within us. Thus, wear red or flame-orange clothes or accessories, especially when combined with baptismal whites.”

Car Wash to Benefit the A. Jayne Brooks Food Pantry

Today the 2nd Annual Car Wash sponsored by the Northern Dutchess Hebrew School and the Jewish Alliance of Northern Dutchess to benefit Messiah’s food pantry will take place in our parking lot from 11:00 am-1:00 pm. Washes are only $5.00, so have your car washed while you are at the pot luck luncheon!

Annual Progressive Dinner

You can always tell Spring is right around the corner when talk turns to Messiah’s Annual Progressive Dinner. This year’s dinner on Sat., June 5th will begin at the home of John and Laura Austrian with appetizers and cocktails. The party will then move to Bill and Nansi Lent’s home for dinner and dessert. [...]

Interim Pastorate is Coming to a Close

Father Jay Hanson’s interim appointment is ending May 30th. Please join us today to celebrate his ministry with the Church of Messiah. There will be a commemoration of his works after the 8:00 service and a pot luck coffee hour after the 10:00 service. As Father Jay’s time with us comes to a close, [...]

Annual Flea Market!

The ECW annual Spring Flea Market will be held next Sat., May 22nd. Spots are $25 and measure approx. 10′ X 10′. You must provide your own table, chair (s) & umbrella or pop-up canopy. A limited number of indoor spots are available. Call the office to sign up or speak with Marlene Alexander. [...]

Golf Tournament

Christ Church Wiltwyck Golf Club, Kingston, Mon., May 17, $150/golfer, 758-8762, to raise funds to replace its parish hall roof.

Annual Flea Market

The ECW annual Spring Flea Market will be held on Sat., May 22nd. Spots are $25 and measure approx. 10′ X 10′. You must provide your own table, chair (s) & umbrella or pop-up canopy. A limited number of indoor spots are available. Call the office to sign up or speak with Marlene Alexander. [...]

Celebration of Aging!

Monday, May 17th at 12 noon at Villa Borghese. Senior Citizens of the Year and Senior Achievement Award Winner will be honored. Dtch Cty Office for the Aging– $25 before 4/26 $35 4/27 and later; call 486-2555 for more information.