Messiah Lutheran Madison

Located on the White River near the center of Indiana, Indianapolis was founded in 1821. It became Indiana's state capital in 1825. Indianapolis is a unique blend of a large urban city and the small rural towns that immediately surround the downtown area. This clash of two "worlds" has provided a broad spectrum of opportunities and challenges. Twenty percent of the people in Indianapolis are living below the poverty line, but in the midst of that struggle the city has had progressive growth in tourism. By using all their resources the people of Indianapolis are working to bring about change and a better life for all their residents.