Immanuel Lutheran Church in Madison will be hosting a three-week series of Meal & Message nights on Wednesday evenings in the coming weeks.  The whole community of Madison and the surrounding area is invited to attend on June 17, June 24, and July 1.  The Meal will be served from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., and will be available to eat during the entire 90 minutes.  A free-will offering will be gathered to help support the mission of Christ's ministry at Immanuel.  The Message for each evening will start at approximately 6:05 p.m., with a song or two, to be followed by a short Christian Message, which will conclude around 6:20 p.m.  The Message will be shared as we enjoy our Meal.  The three-week Message series will focus on Faith, Hope, and Love.

"There are several reasons we're giving this alternative style of worship a try," said Pastor Justin Wiese. "First, Jesus calls us to feed the hungry in our midst. The Meal does this.  Jesus also says that 'One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.'  The Message will share God’s Word with the lives of people.  Perhaps the 'smells and bells' of Sunday morning worship do not allow people to relate to God as deeply.  Also, offering this alternative style of worship may reach out to the unchurched in our community who are looking for a weekly connection with God. With some people unable to attend worship on Sunday mornings, these Wednesday Meal & Message nights are an available option to folks traveling, working, or sleeping-in."

BBQ Pork Sandwiches will be served on June 17.  Spaghetti will be served on June 24.  A Grill-Out will be served on July 1.