At Messiah, we have an intergenerational congregational approach to youth, young adult, and family ministry. That means that we all--the whole congregation--are the people who plan youth events, teach classes, make friends with children and teens, offer advice and support, act as role models, and, most importantly, share the Christian community.

Sunday School
2024-2025

It's time for Sunday School! Open to young people aged 3 years old through 5th grade, this is a time for them to explore their faith and get to know their peers. Students gather upstairs in the classrooms or in Magnuson Hall before the 10:30 worship service and return to their families before communion. We practice a rotational Sunday School where students learn about one Bible story for a month and engage it through different means - music, games, art, play, etc. In the Fall we focus on the Old Testament and in the Spring we learn about stories from the New Testament. All students are welcome at any time to join in Sunday School, but we appreciate you registering your child so that we can know a little more about them and their needs. 

If you have questions about Sunday School or would like to volunteer, please email Pastor Molly at the church office office@messiahlutheranmqt.org or call 906.225.1119

For registration and this year's schedule, please click on the links below!

Click here to register for Sunday School
Fall and Winiter Schedule

September – Jospeh and his brothers

  • 8th Godly Play Story: Joseph and craft - making a joseph coat
  • 8th – For our youngest students, 3 years old through kindergarten, for this first Sunday they will be joining Jen Bleckiner in her classroom this day to get acquainted and to learn about the creation story together.
  • 15th  Music – Songs with Emily Fitzpatrick and tone chimes and rhythm instruments with Rebecca Ulland and Jen Bleckiner
  • 22nd Classroom – Students split between three classrooms: 3 yr.. – kindergarten (Jen Bleckiner)., 1st – 3rd grade (Paul and Mary Beth Carstens), 4th and 5th grade (Christine Thomas-Echelbarger)
  • 29th Veggie Tales - Joseph and his Coat of Veggie Colors

October – Ruth and Naomi

  • 6th Godly Play Story: Naomi and Ruth and Craft - Thaumatrope 
  • 13th Music
  • 20th Classroom 
  • 27th Veggie Tales - Duke and the Great Pie War

 

November - David

  • 3rd Godly Play Story: David and Craft
  • 10th Music
  • 17th Classroom 
  • 24th Veggie Tales: King George and the Rubber Ducky

December – Mary

  • 1st Godly Play Story: Mary and the Annunciation and Crafting - Items for worship recital 
  • 8th  Music
  • 15th Music Recital during the 10:30 worship. Please bring your kids to Magnuson Hall before 10:30 worship. They will practice and Emily Fitzpatrick will bring them to worship when they present their songs. Afterwards they will join parents.
  • 22nd Classroom and Cookie Decorating
  • 29th No Sunday School

January – Daniel in the Lion’s Den

  • 5th Godly Play Story Daniel and crafting lion masks
  • 12th Music
  • 19th Classroom
  • 26th Drama and Games or video (TBD)
Confirmation
2024-2025

Confirmation will be held as Saturday retreats from 9:00 - 12:00. They are always the second Saturday of the month. We join with other Lutheran churches in our conference to share leadership and space. We will travel around to the different churches each month and at least twice a year hold service activities. 

Confirmation students eligible to be confirmed will receive a letter from the pastors. Confirmation Sunday is on Reformation Sunday on October 27th, 2024 at the 10:30 service. 

Register for Confirmation
High School Youth Group

Stay tuned for when and where our high schoolers will be meeting this year!

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Lutheran Campus Ministry
Northern Michigan University

The pastors and ecumenical leaders offer lots of activities and times for spiritual growth throughout the school year. Lutheran Campus ministry also takes part in several ecumenical worship and meal opportunities throughout the week. Visit their Facebook page to find out more. 

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Mqt MomCo

Calling all moms with young children! Elevate your motherhood journey with Mqt MomCo (formerly known as MOPS). MomCo meets on the 1st Thursday of each month from September to May at Messiah, from 5:15 pm to 7:15 pm. It's a time for moms to connect, share experiences, and support each other through the highs and lows of motherhood. Childcare is usually available during meetings. For more details contact the church office (906-225-1119) and they will put you in contact with Renee Jewett, co-coordinator.

MOPS Registration