Messiah Lutheran Church

Messiah Lutheran Church Messiah Lutheran is a Messenger of God’s Grace, established in north Fargo in 1950. Watch this week’s service @ www.vimeo.com/channels/messiahlutheranfargo

This Sunday is Worship & Waves — a family day to remember!We'll kick things off with Sunday morning worship, then head t...
06/23/2026

This Sunday is Worship & Waves — a family day to remember!

We'll kick things off with Sunday morning worship, then head to Detroit Lakes for a beach day filled with good food, good fun, and good people. Families will enjoy a potluck lunch together, an afternoon on the water, and a group dinner at Zorbaz to close out the day.

All ages are welcome! Reach out to Bud at with any questions at [email protected].

Weekly devotion from Pastor Laurie.This week's devotion invites us to sit with a painting that stopped me in my tracks. ...
06/23/2026

Weekly devotion from Pastor Laurie.

This week's devotion invites us to sit with a painting that stopped me in my tracks. Frank Wesley, a fifth-generation Methodist artist from India, painted ""The Forgiving Father"" in the 1950s while studying in Japan — and it is considered his great masterpiece. It depicts the moment from Luke's parable when the son who squandered everything is welcomed home by his loving father.

What strikes me is the detail: the father's hand resting in his son's hair, his furrowed brow visible over his son's shoulder. The son leans into the embrace, completely spent. If the father lets go, the boy will fall.

But there is another way to see this image. Jesuit priest Geoff Wheaton, after sitting with it for some time, began to see not the prodigal son — but Jesus, returning to his Father after the crucifixion, having given everything for our salvation. That shift in perspective helped him enter more deeply into the sacrifice of Christ. I hope it will do the same for you.

Read the full devotion and spend some time with this painting at the link below.

https://www.messiahfargo.com/post/the-forgiving-father-devotion-for-june-22

Happy Father's Day!"As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord." — Joshua 24:15 (NRSV)We celebrate every dad, gr...
06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day!

"As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord." — Joshua 24:15 (NRSV)

We celebrate every dad, grandpa, stepdad, and father figure who leads by example — showing the children in their lives what it looks like to put faith first. Thank you for the legacy you're building.

Have you registered your kids for VBS at Messiah yet? 🌿Rainforest Falls Vacation Bible School kicks off Sunday, August 2...
06/20/2026

Have you registered your kids for VBS at Messiah yet? 🌿

Rainforest Falls Vacation Bible School kicks off Sunday, August 2 — and we don't want your family to miss it! Head to MessiahFargo.com to grab your spot today.

🔗 https://www.messiahfargo.com/vacation-bible-school

Sunday FUN-day is back — and we're celebrating Father's Day too!Join us Sunday, June 21st for worship at 9:00 a.m., foll...
06/18/2026

Sunday FUN-day is back — and we're celebrating Father's Day too!

Join us Sunday, June 21st for worship at 9:00 a.m., followed by caramel rolls, coffee, puzzles, games, and great fellowship during our gathering time!

We'll have a special sweet treat for all our SUPER MEN — dads, grandpas, and father figures of all kinds!

Just like Mother's Day, kids will gather at the back of the sanctuary and Pastor Laurie will dismiss them to join us for the celebration.

Bring the whole family — see you there!

You're invited to Worship on Wednesday! Take a break from your busy week and join us this Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. in the ...
06/17/2026

You're invited to Worship on Wednesday!

Take a break from your busy week and join us this Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. in the Connection Center. It's relaxed, family-friendly, and a great way to connect with your church family. Bring a chair, bring the kids, and bring a friend!

See you there!

Weekly devotion from Pastor LaurieHave you ever felt like God has forgotten you? You're not alone—even God's people in I...
06/16/2026

Weekly devotion from Pastor Laurie

Have you ever felt like God has forgotten you? You're not alone—even God's people in Isaiah's time felt that way. In this week's devotion, "A Startling Response," I explore Isaiah 49:13-16 and that remarkable image of God saying, "I have engraved you on the palms of my hands."

Human love can fail, but God's love never does. When life makes us feel forgotten, God points us to the wounded hands of Jesus and says, "Never."

This week's devotion also features Rembrandt's The Return of the Prodigal Son, a powerful depiction of a father's compassion for his returning son.

Read the full devotion here: https://www.messiahfargo.com/post/a-startling-response-devotion-for-june-15

06/14/2026

Many beloved hymns are sung from generation to generation: Love divine, all loves excelling, Joy of Heav'n to Earth come down, Fix in us thy humble dwelling, All thy faithful mercies crown; Jesus, thou art all compassion, Pure, unbounded love thou art; Visit us with thy salvation, Enter ev'ry trembling heart.

This clip from The Hour of Worship in the mid 1980s, spliced together with today's service, is a reminder that the love of Christ transcends time and space, never failing and never ending ❤️

Join us, whether you are, by following the link below. Today's bulletin can be found in the comments! 🎵 📽️⛪📺📡💻

www.vimeo.com/channels/messiahlutheranfargo

Praying this over you today, Messiah family...God of compassion, you have opened the way for us and brought us to yourse...
06/13/2026

Praying this over you today, Messiah family...

God of compassion, you have opened the way for us and brought us to yourself. Pour your love into our hearts, that, overflowing with joy, we may freely share the blessings of your realm and faithfully proclaim the good news of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Amen.

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2010 Elm Street N
Fargo, ND
58102

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

(701) 237-6770

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