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September 1, 1966 - Rev. Erich Waldek began work as mission developer to
establish a Lutheran Church in the Mechanicsville Area.
November 28, 1966 - The Name "Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church"
adopted at a meeting of people interested in organizing a new Lutheran Church in
the area.
December 18, 1966 - Messiah hold it's first service in the Mechanicsville
Fire House; 46 attended.
December 20, 1966 - Present church site (11.5 acres) purchased.
March 12, 1967 - First Sunday School held with 16 children and seven
adults.
May 26, 1968 - Groundbreaking for Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church.
November 1, 1968 - Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church is dedicated.
December 15, 1968 - Organization day held; 46 confirmed adult members
sign charter.
April 20, 1969 - Erich W. Waldek installed as Messiah's first Pastor.
August 11, 1991 - Ground broken for new church building, a $420,000
renovation.
May 10, 1992 - Cornerstone laid for new church.
September 1995 - Messiah Lutheran School opens.
April 28, 1996 - Stained glass windows in sanctuary dedicated.
December 8, 2007 - Lou Florio ordained/installed as an ELCA Lutheran Pastor.
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