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         Making cotton candy can be a sticky affair...

     ...of course, so can eating it.

    The making of the pancakes...

     ...and the devouring of them.

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Junior Youth Group Apple Picking '05

Camp Calumet ("Soak up the Son")
Summer '05

...Active participation singing        ...working on those tan lines...

...Ryan and Ryan are wild no matter where they go...

...T-shirts and Bunny Ears.

First Annual MLC Hockey Night at the Monarchs
January 15, 2005

An then, In the Middle of a Perfectly good Hockey Match,
a Baby Race broke out! (no fights!!)

2nd Annual Christmas Dinner and Charity Fund Raiser

Fancy Tables
Lots of Food
HappyDiners
GreatAuctions Goodies
Dessert& Happy Shoppers
Santa's Visit

Consecration Sunday 2004

Sr Youth Puppet Show

Luncheon        Guest Speaker Hans Arnesen, Associate to the Bishop

Advent Services - 2004

Lay speakers, Ryan and Ryan. But which is which? It's amazing, but I can't tell!!

Latest Cherub Choir update- December 2004

Fall 2004

A Family Wedding

Ken & Karla, both long time members of Messiah, were married October 23rd. There was Karla's family from Georgia, Ken's family from Virginia and their Messiah family from here! If any one has better photos you'd like to share, email them to me, the Webmaster.

Harvestfest 2004

Going on since nearly the beginning of Messiah, the Harvestfest/Pig Roast is a tradition with "a-squeal"!  This year was no disappointment, as members gathered to stuff scarecrows, carve pumpkins, bob for apples, judge the pie and cup cake contest, listen to the Christian folk/rock group "Christopher Soul", and finally - to give thanks for God's gracious gifts, to eat and to socialize. All of the guests contributed to the delicious dinner, but the guest of honor made a real commitment. If you missed it, we hope to enjoy the pics, and catch us next year!   (click thumbnail for larger image)

          
Pig farmers Jackie and Fred           Pumpkin Carving entries

      Cupcake and Pie entries                                   Hungry Hoards                                     Sample Feast

Summer Camping - Messiah Style

Rally Sunday

A new concept was tried this year at Messiah, with Rally Sunday meaning more than Sunday School has begun! All the Mission Groups of the church set up booths to inform of opportunities to serve and to invite members to become an active part of our Mission.

Dinner Groups

A mainstay of the fellowship at Messiah has become our Dinner Groups. These get togethers offer a great chance for newer members to get to know "old" members, to deepen friendships, and for just plain fun. The hosts chooses a theme, which may mean meeting at a restaurant, or casual take out, or assigning dishes for a  sit-down dinner. At a recent Dinner Group the theme was "An Evening with the Beverly Hillbillies". The menu consisted of such dishes as "collard greens, grits, okra, succotash, possum pie, turkey buzzard and gizzard gravy, plus dirt cake" for desert!!  The following pictures are a testament to fun, thanks to a God of love and laughter!

Mortgage Burning and Potluck Cookout
On Saturday, July 3, Messiah passed another milestone. The M&M Capital Debt Reduction Campaign is about halfway through it's three year run. The first goal of the program was to pay off the Parsonage mortgage, as it was written at the higher interest rate. This has been accomplished, and ahead of the original schedule. Members gathered for a Saturday evening Holden Evenings Prayer service, where thanks were given and the paid off mortgage handed from Treasurer Ray Theil to President Ray Haskins. Following the service we retired to the MLC Grove where the BBQs were hot and enjoyed a potluck feast. After dessert and a few words by Pres. Ray , all families in attendance were given copies of the "papers", and on  the count of "3" chucked them into the bonfire! Now we begin on the Sanctuary mortgage!! Remember M&M!!   Minimize the Mortgage & Maximize the Mission!! 

  
Pres. Ray says, "Good-bye mortgage!"

"Cowpie Sunday"

Sunday, June 20th, Pastor Hanson presided over his last service at MLC. Last, but not least. Yes we are sad, be we celebrate his time with us, all of our accomplishments together in the mission, and his new call in Wisconsin. Gifts were given and memories shared. Cowpie Sundaes were served and a cheese sculpturing contest held. If you have a photo you'd like to contribute, send it along to Webmaster.

            
Pastor and his new           Children's Sermon        Communion  Music by Taylor and Lauren     Scooping up
cow-cushion                                                                                                                             Cowpie Sundaes

           
Looking over Scrapbook      Cheese Sculptors                   A REAL Cheesehead!!           Last Good-byes!

Ray & Joanne renew Wedding Vows June 9th,
in Celebration of Twentieth Anniversary !!

Nepomnayshy Baptism

Confirmation 2004

Christmas Pageant 2003

The Christmas Pageant 2003 Blessing

 

May God, who led the Holy Family long ago,

Also guide you on your journey.

 

May God, who gathered the animals around the manger,

Keep you warm and humble.

 

May God, whose angels proclaimed the news,

Keep you alert for good tidings of great joy.

 

May God, who remembered even the shepherds of the fields,

Watch over you, his precious lambs.

 

May God, who illumined the path of wise men from afar,

Keep your eyes focussed on the light from above.

 

And may God, who found rest in the soft hay,

Find a tender place in your hearts forever and ever.

 

Amen
                                    (by Pastor Dwight Hanson)

New Alter, Lectern, Credence Table and Font installed in Sanctuary

Dinner Groups

New Dinner Groups are formed twice a year, with 8 to 10 members. Monthly dinner parties are the objective with Fellowship the Result. This is a great way for new members to get to know long time members and vice versa, or just to broaden your church circle. Interested? New members welcome any time. Call Deanna Cordts.

Our first ever Annual Holiday Dinner was enjoyed by over 70 folks, as all the Dinner Groups cam together to share an evening of good food and excellent fellowship. An auction of donated items was held to raise funds for GNIHN (Greater Nashua Interfaith Hospitality Network). Over $1000 dollars was raised. The auction was followed by Carol Sing led by Rande and Ken on guitar. We hope you enjoy the following photos.

Ladies Advent Tea 2004

December 10th, Julie Mitchell's
International Fondue and Wine Tasting

2003 Souhegan Interfaith Crop Walk

The Souhegan Interfaith CROP Walk for Hunger takes place Sunday afternoon of the first Sunday in May.  The 10K walk raises money for the disaster recovery and humanitarian relief and development efforts of Church World Service at its partner agencies of all faiths around the world; and benefits SHARE and the Open
Cupboard, helping people in need in our own community.The CROP Walk is an inter-faith, community-wide event.  Details on the 2004 Crop Walk will follow as they become available