Messiah Stories of Hope
choose hope & connect to joy
April 30, 2020
Where do you find Joy?
Thank you for sharing ways that you find joy at home, spread it to others and keep living in hope and faith. Here are some stories from this week! Share your story here.

Photo: Praise for Beautiful Blooms, Reaching Upwards, Ever a Sign of Hope & Life "Even with Covid-19 looming around us, I feel God's presence. I only have to look at nature to be reminded of His awesome glory. These living things help me to take time to pause and breathe.Thank you Lord for the beauty of spring and abundance of life."

Homemade meals were delivered to Messiah Seniors/Shut-Ins. It was a joyful experience to chat with many at a safe distance.
Worship from Home on Sunday, May 3. We will continue our series , I AM with the message, I Am the Light of the World. Worship All Together with other Messiah friends at 8:30am and 10am or Anytime after as services remain on our website. We have Kids and Jr. High messages along with activities and discussion guides plus much more! It's all available here on our Worship Now page .
"Oh my goodness! So proud of these siblings. Beautiful music in today's service! What a blessing it was to us! It brought tears to my eyes."

"Very nice service with the children today. They have beautiful voices and made the service more special."

"I have found joy in revamping my succulent pots. As I work through the roller coaster of emotions during this unprecedented period in our history, simple nurturing tasks and hands in the earth are like a meditative prayer."
CROSS PHOTOS
Thanks to everyone who has taken pictures this week! We're hoping for every person/family that is able will drive by and take a photo in front of the cross and fountain. After you take the picture send it here or post it on Messiah's Facebook page .We will put together a slide show showing Messiah Love! Be sure to include the name of everyone in your photo. Thanks in advance for your participation!
PRAYERS & COOKIES
Pastor Bob will be at Messiah on Thursdays between 1-3pm for drive thru prayers and blessings. If you would like someone to pray with you while keeping safe distance please come by! If all you want is to receive a blessing or say hi that's fine too! Either way, Pastor Bob will offer everyone one of his homemade chocolate chip cookies!
"Our family has been enjoying the extended time together during the stay-home order. We got three new baby chicks to love and care for."
"The girls love to watch over Chicklet, Patty and Meiko. In a few months they will grow big enough to join our flock of six in the backyard!"
SPECIAL STAR WARS DRIVE THRU!
Come to our Monday, May the 4th Drive Thru at Messiah 9-11am! We will be selling the best coffee in the galaxy so plan to stock up, use the force to get there, though you are not the ONLY hope, the Caring Hands Pantry does depend on Messiah for its weekly donations. You are the Jedi in this pandemic! Bring the kids by for some extra fun! We'll have masks to give them (not the kind you are used to seeing these days!) and a special guest in costume will visit. Don't miss this epic drive thru!
WOW MESSIAH!
You have gone above and beyond with your donations for Caring Hands Pantry! Below are pictures from yesterday. They gave out 118 bags, up 18 from last week! Your generosity keeps it going. Here is a current list of needs for Caring Hands Pantry. Bring donations Mon 9-11am to our Drive Thru.
FREE PIZZA PROGRAM
Our pizza program has been growing and feeding hundreds of people each week! If you and your family could use a slice of help during this financially difficult time, or if you know of any essential workers that could benefit please let us know here. Order a free individual size pizza on us (up to five per family). Pizzas can be picked up on Mondays at Messiah at 5pm. Please share with anyone! Order now to receive Monday. Click Here to Order.
"Our daughter is now a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Her married last name is Pepper so now she is Dr. Pepper! Proud parents, Earl and Mary Carbone."
"Joy is my granddaughter and great-granddaughter."
"Joy is being productive during social distancing."
"Joy is writing notes to seniors in nursing homes."
FREE VIDEOS TO HELP
In this four-part series, Jonathan Pokluda speaks words of comfort and wisdom to help Christians navigate the areas of life that Covid-19 is affecting. You'll be encouraged in how to overcome anxiety in these troubling days and explore ways you can remain faithful to God and others. It's easy to watch for free. Plus, there are thousands of other helpful videos for all ages!