Outreach Ministry - Evangelism: Chairman - Ellen Goodell. Our mission is to lead Messiah’s people in witnessing to the Gospel of Jesus Christ by reaching out into the community. Opportunities to serve include: The visiting team, new member sponsor, sending cards, Sunday greeter, teaching and leading others in evangelism.

Lay Ministry - The Elders: Our mission is to shepherd the spiritual development of God’s people, to care for their whole person, and to prepare for meaningful, uplifting worship experiences so that we all are brought closer to Christ. Every 5^th Sunday the Elders serve as intercessors for healing. Under the Elders are the following ministries: Ushering teams, Lectors, Acolytes.

Christian Education Ministry: Chairman - Leah Sparks. Our mission is to promote continuing Christian Educational opportunities for all ages: Sunday School Classes for children and adults, Pre- Sunday School age Cradle Roll ministry, Jr High Confirmation, Vacation Bible School, Special Events, Sunday Nursery, teacher training and workshops. Opportunities to serve are: teacher, assistant teacher, nursery caregiving, craft teacher, study leaders, and Christian Education leadership.

Youth Ministry: Our mission is to disciple Jr High and Sr High youth toward a mature faith in Jesus Christ through study, encouragement, fellowship and service.

Music Ministry: Our mission is to lead and enhance our worship experience using the musical gifts of God’s people to the glory of God.

Stewardship Ministry: Chairman - Fred Spike. Our mission is to help our congregation to better understand the opportunities for good biblical stewardship of money, time and talents and to raise our sights to possibilities that we have in service of our Lord. Opportunities for serving include: Transportation coordinator, teaching and leading in stewardship. Assisting the Stewardship Ministry are the Financial Secretary and the Treasurer

Friends in Need - Hands On Ministry: Our mission is to provide assistance to individuals, families and agencies in the county area through "hands on" service and the financial support of Messiah’s people. Opportunities to serve: We supervise Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard every 5^th Friday. We provide meals for the Wilmington Interfaith Hospitality Network. Periodic food drives.

Trustee Ministry - Care of Church Property: Our mission is to manage the church property so that it serves the main function of the church and gives glory to God. We see to repairs, maintenance, improvements and additions of all properties. Opportunities to serve: carpentry, lawn care, garden care, handyman, supervision of others in care and cleaning.

Fellowship Ministry: Chairman - Carol Ernst. Our mission is to advocate events that will further Christian fellowship, friendship and caring for one another in the church. Opportunities to serve are: event planning, planning larger group gathering, the craft group, maintaining necessary fellowship supplies.

Adult Fellowship - The Working Class:  We don't have a name, but our mission is to fellowship, grow together and serve in Christ.  We are post grads in our 20s and 30s who enjoy gathering with other young adults.            

Auxiliary: Messiah’s Thrivent group (formerly known as Aid Association for Lutherans, Branch 7492) provides opportunities for service to the community. Since it’s beginning in 1990 we have achieved a "gold star" rating for community service activities. Service projects include building handicapped ramps, helping youth serve, fund raising for disaster relief, educational events, Habitat for Humanity, and meeting individual needs. We meet every 4^th Sunday at 9:30 in the Fellowship Hall.

Auxiliary: The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) has been newly formed and meets monthly for inspiration and encouragement for world mission work. Their "Mite Box" offerings are sent to national LWML mission projects. Chairs - Lynn Webber & Edith Zetzer.

Altar: The Altar Care Ministry: Our mission is to prepare the altar for communion and worship, to care for all flowers and seasonal plants, banners and candles, so that our worship is edified and glory given to the Lord.

Spiritual Care Groups:  Our ministry is to provide an environment of spiritual care, faith and friendship building through the use of small groups. Groups are under the direction of a group leader and meet at times of their choosing.

Prayer Ministry: Our mission is to bring intercession to God for others in need.  There is a Prayer Chain that takes all calls for prayer (simply call the church office).  Women are knitting beautiful “prayer shawls” that serve as a reminder of God’s promises in prayer.  On Sundays the whole church prays for all.  Prayer is a special part of small group ministries.