Messiah Stories of Hope
choose hope & connect to joy
December 3, 2020
JOIN US ON SUNDAYS AT 10AM
The 10am service is outdoors on the lawn or drive-In. Please note: we will not have tents on the lawn this Sunday so please plan accordingly. No RSVP needed. Just check-in once you arrive or park your car and an Ambassador will come by to check you in.
Messiah Kids is outside for ages two-5th grade at 10am. A one-time initial reservation is needed. Once you are registered, just come and we'll check you in!
DECEMBER 6 WORSHIP
Choose one of THREE options!

  1. On the Lawn at 10am
  2. Drive-in at 10am
  3. Online anytime

We are continuing our Advent series, As We Wait. Hear the message, "He Will be Great." We still have messages for various ages, prayer requests and much more online on our Worship Now page. Don't forget to check-in to let us know you were with us!
CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP
Join us on Christmas Eve for one of two services outdoors the lawn or drive-in at 1pm or 3pm. Reservation required. Chairs will be provided and seating will be assigned. You may also find Christmas Eve Worship online on our Worship Now Page.

MAKE A CHILD'S WISH COME TRUE
Our two giving trees are now available with tags for various ages of children with their Christmas wish. Take a tag or more on Sunday mornings or at our Monday Drive Thru before they're gone. Please bring gifts back by Monday, December 14, wrapped with the tag attached. Thank you for making dreams come true for hundreds of kids in need this Christmas!
You can also shop online this year. Click here for more details.
CHRISTMAS PROJECT
This Christmas we are supporting the good work of PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) at the Navigation Center in Placentia. They want to end homelessness by helping people get back on their feet and into a home of their own. They are made comfortable with clean clothes, bedding, a place for their pets and the basic necessities of life as well as helped to move forward beyond their current situation. Messiah has agreed to sponsor their Christmas dinner for all residents (full capacity is 100) plus staff. The cost for this special meal is $1,800. Donations in any amount are welcome. We hope to raise above and beyond this amount to help in many additional ways. Please see the chart below to see how your donation can help.
Click here to donate and choose "Christmas Project" for your Giving Type.
JOIN US ON DECEMBER 19
All are invited to this virtual service of reflection for those who are experiencing heavy hearts for any reason during this Christmas season. We know this has been a challenging year for many different reasons. We encourage you to join us. The service will be available on our Worship Now page.
THANKSGIVING EVE PRAYER & PIE DRIVE THRU
This was our first Thanksgiving Eve Drive Thru. It was nice to see those who came and spend time in prayer and conversation. We handed out several pumpkin pies! Many people gave them to their neighbors - sharing joy with others.
DRIVE THRU MONDAYS
Thank you to our MEN'S MINISTRY for hosting our Monday Drive Thru this week! We are excited to give various ministries the opportunity to host! If your ministry would like to host, please let us know. Thanks for all of the donations for Caring Hands Food Pantry. They are only able to continue feeding hundreds of people each week thanks to you! Click here to see the shopping list of items needed.

Come see us next Monday, December 7 between 9-11am. Messiah Book Group will be hosting! Also, Coffee for a Good Cause will be on sale. Plan to stock up on your favorites and remember, it makes great Christmas gifts! You can also pick up tags from our Giving Trees!
CALLING ALL MEN!
 All men are are invited to join on either Thursday mornings between 6:30-7:30am or Saturday mornings between 7:30-8:30am. Meet on the north lawn and start your day with coffee, donuts and God's Word. Come anytime!
DECEMBER 5 HIKE
 All women are invited to hike this Saturday, December 5 at 8am. Meet in south parking lot at Messiah. From there we will head to the local El Cahon Trail. The total hike will be 5.5 miles in length and flat terrain. If you are already in the hiking group, you should have received an email to RSVP. For more information please contact Jeannie Mooney. We hope to see many of you!
THIN SPACES CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS
This group formed in the fall and has been meeting on Tuesday night each week to have some very meaningful discussions. This week they celebrated their last meeting of the year and Christmas by decorating gingerbread houses. Nice work ladies!
STILL TIME TO MAKE YOUR 2021 PLEDGE
We cannot buy God's love or salvation. But we can give back as a grateful response. Consider investing in your faith and giving in a way that reflects your gratitude. Returning to God a percentage of your income regularly is a step toward forging a stronger faith and generous joy!
ALL ARE INVITED
This year's Christmas Program will be online. The children will be recorded sharing the Christmas Story and what it means to them. This adorable video will be available for all to watch on Wednesday, December 23 on our Worship Now page. We know this will fill your hearts with joy!
Thanks for brightening up our offices with these beautiful flowers, Arlene! We've appreciated seeing their beauty.