January 13, 2022
PRESCHOOL LEARNS ABOUT CREATION
Our preschoolers learned about the 7 Days of Creation this week with the help of Miss Adrine and their favorite puppet, Sally. Lots of laughs were had! We couldn't resist sharing!
JOIN US ON SUNDAY
Join us this Sunday, January 16 at 8:30am or 10:15am at Messiah to hear the next message in our series: Messy Spirituality
"Where our messiness and Jesus meet"
Messiah Kids meet at 10am in the Life Center for pre-K through 5th grade.
Jr. High Students will be back on Sunday, January 23 (they are away at Winter Camp this Sunday).
Child Care is available in the Life Center during both services for children under 5 years old.

We look forward to seeing you!
NEW ADULT FORUM BEGINS THIS SUNDAY
10AM in the JOY CENTER
Adult Forum begins this Sunday, January 16 at 10am in the Joy Center with a brand new topic from John and Lisa Silzel, Partners in Ministry and Chemists with a combined 70 years of experience, How Microscopes and Telescopes Glorify God. They will share how their careers have given them opportunities to search things out, sifting through the details of creation, often bringing them face to face with the invisible attributes, power and nature of God. Join this 6-week series. They promise to have some fun along the way!

We look forward to seeing you!
LA MIRADA THEATER PERFORMANCE
JANUARY 16 at 1PM
Lin Baesler, one of our Living Vine members and wife of former Messiah Pastor Ron Baesler, was cast in the show, So Now You Know.
"The show consists of stories from the lives of each of the cast members which taught them a life lesson. The stories are tied together with music and dance. The show is about building community and learning from each other along the way! At the end of each story the narrator says, "So now I Know" and at the end we all have learned from each story!
    It would be fun to see a Messiah group at the show! The tickets are only $10-$15."
THIN SPACES WOMEN'S STUDY
NEW START DATE is FEB 1
Thin Spaces Women's Group will be discussing a new book, "He Calls You Beautiful" by Dee Brestin. This lovely, powerful book will be a great reminder of who we are to God and how beloved each of us truly is! Brestin's writing examines and reflects on the meaning in Song of Solomon. We will be reading from those special Bible scriptures along with this book to understand anew. Join us on Tuesdays at 7pm beginning February 1. If you are already in the Thin Spaces Group, you should have received an email. If you are NOT already in the group, but would like to join, click here.
NEW OLD TESTAMENT STUDY
BEGINS NEXT WEDNESDAY JAN 19
Join this 5-week study led by Pastor Jay. The people of Jerusalem were freed from captivity in Babylon and allowed to return home when Cyrus the Persian conquered the Babylonians. So why did 1st century Jews still feel like they were in exile, waiting to be set free, 500 years later? We’ll look at prophetic books of the Old Testament written after the fall of Babylon, to see how they both affected 1st century Jewish expectations and influenced Jesus’ ministry.
We'll meet for 5 weeks on Wednesdays beginning January 19 at either 3pm or 7pm. We will also provide an online option at 7pm.
AUDITIONS JANUARY 24 & 25 at 7PM
Ages 14 and older are invited to audition for Messiah Fine Arts' Spring Production, "The Pirates of Penzance." Choose either Monday or Tuesday, January 24 or 25 at 7pm in the Joy Center.
DRIVE THRU ON TUESDAY JAN 18
NEXT WEEK
Thanks to our LIVING VINE Women's Bible Study for hosting our Drive Thru this week. Thanks for your ongoing support with donations for Caring Hands Food Panty! They wouldn't be able to feed hundreds of people each week if it wasn't for you!


Come see us on TUESDAY, January 18 anytime between 9-11am (the Church Office is closed for the holiday on Monday). Our animal ministry ALL GOD'S CREATURES will be hosting! Stop by and say hi. Grab a donut while you're at it! We hope see many of you!
MESSIAH BOOK GROUP
SATURDAY FEB 15
All are invited to join the Book Group for the discussion of Rules of Civility, by Amor Towles, to be led by Jon Shaddy. The group will meet in the Fellowship Room on Saturday, February 15 at 2:30pm. For questions, please contact Jan Coe.
SUNDAY ALTAR FLOWERS
Provide a beautiful arrangement of flowers on a Sunday in honor of a special date. Your message will be displayed on our screens during both services and also shared in our "Sunday Reminders" email. You may take the flowers home following the 10:15am service or pick them up during the week at the Church Office. Lock in your special dates for the new year now!
NEW GROUP FOR PARENTS
BEGINS JANUARY 30
All parents with children ages 0 through elementary school age are invited to a new group study on the last Sunday of each month for four months between 3-4:30pm beginning January 30. Pastor Bob will be leading a study based on Andy Stanley's "Love Does." Child Care is included.
LEARN MORE ABOUT MESSIAH!
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 6
Cornerstones is one-day experience designed for anyone new to Messiah, new to Christianity or anyone wanting a deeper connection and that "next step." We will touch upon key scriptures, the holy sacraments, spiritual gifts and next steps for you as a Partner in Ministry. All are welcome to attend. If you were never confirmed, please feel encouraged to attend and re-affirm your faith. Join us on February 6, 11:15am-1:30pm. Lunch will be served.
CHRIST IN OUR HOME
The January, February and March edition of Christ in Our Home daily devotional is available to pick up! Large print editions are also available. This is a free resource we offer to you.