WE PACKED 26,000 MEALS ON 9/11
THANKS MESSIAH!
Thanks to everyone who donated time and money to make this happen. Over 100 volunteers of all ages worked together on September 11 to pack meals for Rise Against Hunger. 26,000 meals are going to feed children in East Asia. What an awesome job! Messiah has packed over 203,000 meals in total for Rise Against Hunger over the last several years of doing these events.
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9/11 20th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
LOVE WINS!
Thanks to all staff, volunteers, performers and guests who made this event possible. It was a beautiful night of music and remembrance. To see videos check out Messiah's Instagram page @messiahylpics or find us on Facebook!
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BACK TO THE FUTURE
KICK OFF SUNDAY
After a full day on Saturday, we went Back to the Future on Sunday, September 12 at our Fall Kick Off Celebration! What a fun morning - worship on the lawn, breakfast, bingo and activities for all ages!
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JOIN US SUNDAY at MESSIAH
SEPTEMBER 19th
Join us this Sunday at 8:30am or 10am at Messiah to hear the next message in our new series, Back to the Future: "Caring and Connecting."
Messiah Kids meet at 10am in the Life Center for pre-K through 5th grade. Jr High Students meet at 10am in the Youth Center for 6th-8th graders.
Child Care is available in the Life Center during both services for children under 5 years old.
We look forward to seeing many of you!
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BEGINS THIS SUNDAY!
SEPTEMBER 19
Adult Forum resumes this Sunday in the Joy Center at 10am. Join Steve Goodwin for a 6-week study as he explores the application of apocalyptic literature, including Daniel, Ezekiel, Revelation, and portions of the Gospel according to Mark, to historical events and our present circumstances. No need to sign up. Just come!
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LIVING VINE'S BACK!
NOT TOO LATE TO SIGN UP
All women are invited to join Living Vine Bible Study. Today was the first meeting of their fall study. What a beautiful setup in the Joy Center thanks to Kim Gebhardt! There's still time to sign up. Meet on Thursdays, 9:15-11:15am. Begin with coffee, food, and fellowship. Continue with praise music, devotions, and intermittent lectures. Next break into small groups. Child Care is provided.
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MESSIAH BOOK GROUP
SEPTEMBER 18
All are invited to attend this lively discussion about "Rose" written by Martin Cruz Smith on Saturday, September 18 at 4pm in the Joy Center. Questions? Please contact Jan Coe.
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PARENT MEETING
SEPTEMBER 22
Confirmation is open to students in 6th-8th grade. Classes will be held on and off campus this year and begin on Wednesday, September 29 at 7pm. Plan to attend the Parent Meeting next week on Wednesday, September 22 in the Youth Center. If you have any questions, please contact Student Ministries Director, Adam Campbell.
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THIN SPACES WOMEN'S GROUP
BEGINS SEPTEMBER 28
All women are invited to join this fall study of "Chasing Vines" by Beth Moore. This is a strong, reflective book about how God is ALWAYS chasing us! He never gives up. Moore examines scripture references to the vine as she reflects on a trip she took to Italy with her daughters during the Italian grape harvesting. Intriguing and Enlightening! Join on Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm in the Life Center beginning September 28.
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NEW STUDY
BEGINS SEPTEMBER 29
All are invited to join this 5-week study led by Pastor Jay, "Echoes of the Prophets." We will compare Gospel passages with passages from the Old Testament’s prophetic books, examining how Jesus was both influenced by the prophets and perceived as a prophet by his initial audience.
Meet on Wednesdays at 4pm or 7pm beginning September 29. We will also provide an online option.
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DRIVE THRU MONDAYS
Thanks to our RELAY FOR LIFE team for helping with our Drive Thru this week! We appreciate all of the donations for the Caring Hands Food Pantry. They can feed over a hundred families each week beause of your ongoing support.
Remember, when you SHOP -buy extra - and DROP in your trunk to bring on Mondays!
Come see us next week on Monday, September 20 between 9-11am. Our animal ministry, ALL GOD'S CREATURES is hosting. Stop by and grab a donut! We look forward to seeing you!
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BLESS YOUR PETS
Plan to bring your pets to church and receive a blessing from our pastors on Sunday, October 3 at 11:30am on the North Lawn. All of God's creatures are welcome!
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WOMEN'S HIKE
OCTOBER 2 at 7:45am
All women are invited to hike "the Santiago Creek Trail" at Santiago Regional Park for the first hike of this "new" season. The 6-mile hike will have easy and moderate levels. Following the hike, you're invited to Tru Bru Coffee in Villa Park for some yummy eats and drinks. If you're already in the Women's Hiking Group, you should have already received an email to RSVP.
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SUNDAY ALTAR FLOWERS
Would you like to provide a beautiful arrangement of flowers on a Sunday in honor of a special date? We now have Sundays available through the end of the year! Sign up and let us know what special message you'd like to display on our screens. You may take the flowers home following the 10am service.
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