Stories of Hope
April 8, 2021
EASTER SUNDAY
What a beautiful morning! We loved seeing you at worship on the lawn, in your car or online! For those of you who came to our outdoor services, you know Pastor Bob shared his traditional Easter cheer, "Today is the day!"
MAUNDY THURSDAY
DRIVE THRU COMMUNION MUSIC
Thanks to Marty and Nancy Bonsangue for providing the gift of music during our Maundy Thursday Drive Thru Communion. It was such a treat for people to hear while they waited in their cars.
PASSION STORY DRIVE THRU
What an incredible event! Thanks to everyone who helped make it happen! We had a non-stop stream of over 160 cars full of people. We even stayed an extra hour to accommodate everyone! Thanks to all of the volunteers for going above and beyond. We were blessed to share the story of Jesus' journey from Holy Week to Easter with so many people from the community! A special thanks to Messiah Fine Arts Ministry for sponsoring this beautiful event!

We hope many of you were able to experience the drive thru, but if you didn't have the chance, we will have a video to share soon! Stay tuned.
TWO WORSHIP SERVICES INSIDE
BEGINS THIS SUNDAY APRIL 11
Choose one of TWO options!

  1. In the Worship Center at 8:30am or 10am
  2. Online anytime

Hear the first message in our new series, Who is Jesus? Jesus is a Teacher.

Beginning this Sunday, April 11 we will once again have two services inside. Join us for traditional worship at 8:30am or contemporary worship at 10am*. No need to pre-register. Just come! Child Care is available during services in the Life Center for children under age 5.
Your health and safety are our first priority. Please wear a mask and sit socially distanced.

*Please note: during the 10am service this weekend, we will be celebrating First Communion with several students. We are expecting nearly 80 people with all of the families who will be celebrating. You may wish to consider attending the 8:30am service instead.

Sunday School for pre-K-5th graders will be in the Life Center at 10am.

Student Ministries for 6th-12th graders will be in the Youth Center at 10am.
NO SEW BLANKETS
LENTEN SERVICE PROJECT
Thanks to everyone who donated no-sew blankets to support kids and teens through Crittenton Children & Family Services. They were picked up this week and dropped off with Crittenton (thanks Sharon and Leroy Larson)! We ended up with a total of 56 blankets! Wow!
DRIVE THRU MONDAY
Thanks to our WOMEN'S HIKING GROUP for hosting our Drive Thru this week. Coffee for a Good Cause was sold and food donations were received. Thanks to everyone for your ongoing support of Caring Hands Food Pantry.
The Pantry shared: "We served almost 120 families this week. We cannot do it without the faithful generosity of Messiah. Our shelves are seeing the impact of the increase in numbers. Your help is a gift to our community!"
Remember, when you SHOP -buy extra - and DROP in your trunk to bring on Mondays!

Come see us next Monday April 12 between 9-11am. ALL GOD'S CREATURES, our animal ministry is hosting. Stop by and say hi! We look forward to seeing many of you.

Please Note: We have an opening for hosting our Drive Thru on Monday, April 19. We would love to have your ministry, small group or family host! If you are interested, please email us.
NEW PARTNERS IN MINISTRY
GATHER WITH PASTOR BOB on APRIL 14
If you’re looking to join Messiah as a Partner in Ministry, we will just need a little information from you and it’s rather easy. Your first steps are to watch the videos on our website, then meet with Pastor Bob on Wednesday, April 14 at 7pm via Zoom. It’s really that simple!
NEW STUDY BEGINS APRIL 21
All are invited to join Pastor Jay's next study of the Old Testament: "Slavery to the Promised Land." Join on Wednesdays at 7pm in the Life Center for six weeks. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Jay by email.
FREE SHRED EVENT APRIL 17
Thrivent is offering a free shred event and food drive between 8-11:30am at Christ Lutheran Church in Brea . All participants must stay in their cars, shred documents and food donations must be in the trunk of your car. The shred staff will take items out of your car. 10-box maximum for shredding. Food donations will benefit Christ Lutheran Food Pantry, OC United, Giving Children Hope and Pathways of Hope.
DIGNITY BASKETS
During the month of April we are collecting Dignity Baskets, which are large laundry baskets filled with household items that many local families are in need of. We will distribute the baskets to needy families through Crittenton Children & Family Services. You may bring donations on Sunday mornings or on Mondays to our Drive Thru between 9-11am during the month of April. Due by 5/3/21.
LOVE PLACENTIA IS BACK!
SATURDAY, APRIL 24
Messiah has supported Love Placentia in past years. They were unable to have the event last year due to Covid, but they are back this year! Would you like to volunteer? Although it may look different, the goal is still the same - to demonstrate kindness while meeting needs and impacting lives within the city. There are a variety of ways to volunteer in person as well as drive thru volunteer options.
A very special cross collection! Love the Messiah cross in the middle!