Connecting with God through weekly worship and spending time daily in the Word with God
Worship With Us Online - 8:15am + 10:45am Live on Facebook at I Heart Messiah OKC
Our 8:15am and 10:45am worship services are still offered live every week. By Sunday afternoons, it is also available on YouTube at Messiah Lutheran Church OKC for you to view at your convenience by Sunday afternoons. If you have any questions or need assistance accessing our online worship, please contact the church office.
GROW IN
Connecting in the Word with other believers
Sunday School Classes
Nursery and Children/Youth Sunday School have resumed
High School Youth (7th - 12th Grade) - Gym/Youth Room 32E
Adult Sunday Morning Bible Classes
NEW CLASSES START SEPT 5!
Crossways Class - The Story, Pastor Myron Harms, S Pod 7E
Fanning the Flame Class -Apostles' Creed, Pastor Marvin Henschel, S Pod 9E
New Member Class, Pastor Mark Muenchow, S. Pod 8E
The Story, Linda Hinkle, Conf. Room 15E
Oak Room Class- Romans, Pastor Fred Muenchow, Rm 20E
Messiah Young Adults. Angee Allen
Sunday Morning Bible Class Opportunities
New Member Class - Every Sunday in October
Pastor Mark Muenchow - South Pod 8E
All those interested in joining the Messiah family, or just getting a refresher are invited to attend in the month of October. For additional questions, contact Pastor Mark Muenchow.
The Story - Pastor Myron Harms - South Pod 7E
The Crossways Sunday Morning Bible Class is presently following a study called The Story. This study explores the story of the Bible and shows how The Story of Scripture is also our story.
Messiah Young Adults - Angee Allen - Chapel - Starts 8.29!
The Messiah Young Adults Class will be starting up this Fall and is a class for all College Age and Young Adult members and friends. Studies will cover exploring the Bible in light of life issues for young adults. This class will be starting up on Sunday, August 29 at 9:30 in the Church Chapel, just off the narthex.
The Apostles' Creed - Pastor Marvin Henschel - S Pod 9E
Pastor Henschel’s Sunday Morning class is studying the Apostles' Creed. We are presently taking a look at the 3rd article which explores who Jesus is our Savior and Redeemer.
The Book of Romans - Pastor Fred Muenchow - Rm 20E
Pastor Fred's class is presently studying the Book of Romans. All are welcome.
The Story - Linda Hinkle - Conf Room 15E
The Women’s Bible Study group is currently looking at the book The Story, which is the Bible written in the form of a novel. All women are invited to attend.
Weekday Bible Class Opportunities
Sisters in Christ Bible Class - Wednesdays, 9:30am
All women of Messiah, you are warmly invited to join our weekly class. We are currently studying Perseverance: Praying Through Life’s Challenges, based on the book of Nehemiah. Please contact Kathy if you plan to attend.
T.E.A.M. is our midweek Christian Education program for families with children from 3 years old on up through high school. Come and join us for fun and fellowship for all ages. Sign up with Amber.
Men with a Misson - Tuesday, October 19 - 6pm - South Pod
We will be continuing our study on The 12 Disciples of Jesus. All Messiah men are invited to join us for a great meal and fellowship time. Sign up with Myron if you plan to attend.
Thursday Evening Bible Class - Pastor Myron Harms - Church Chapel - 7pm
Our class has just started working through the video series called THE STORY, which explores God’s Word as the Master Narrative of God’s plan of Salvation for His people through the work of His Son, Jesus. We invite you to join us on Thursday evenings as we journey together through THE STORY.
The weekly breakfast is open to all men and happens every Thursday at 8am at the Scissortail Diner located at 5001 N. Portland. (just south of 50th & Portland).
GROW OUT
Connecting people in my life to Christ through the Word
Collect Those Pull Tabs
As you gather with friends and family remember to remove and collect the pull tabs from your aluminum cans. Place your collected pull tabs in the specially marked jar at the Messiah Care Corner. All pull tabs are recycled and proceeds go toward the Ronald McDonald House, who are most appreciative to receive the gifts.
Messiah Food Pantry is Running Low
Messiah's food pantry cabinets (at office door and narthex door) are running low on food. Non-perishable food items, snack foods and bottled drinks can be placed in the cabinet any time you are visiting the building. Thank you for caring for our neighbors.
Save Your Devotional Books and Magazines - Messiah Lutheran Women Collection
Jennie Airington, MLW Secretary, 405-601-5554
Our Messiah Lutheran Women (MLW) need your old Portals of Prayer or any other devotional booklets to go inside their disaster care kits. Contact Jennie to make arrangements to drop your donations off to her.
MESSIAH LUTHERAN SCHOOL & MESSIAH CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER
NOW HIRING: Messiah Lutheran Child Care & Learning Ctr
Caregivers Needed for Infants and Toddlers
Full & Part Time - Walk-In Interviews M-F 9am-12noon
Please share with anyone you feel might be interested. Messiah's full-time child care program is in need of dependable, energetic and loving caregivers. Benefits include an awesome team to work with, paid time-off and discounts on child care and school tuition. Walk-in interviews available daily.
Help Our Messiah School! - Save the Date - Annual Auction & Fundraiser - Gatsby Gala - Friday, November 5 - Will Rogers Garden Exhibit Hall
This annual fundraiser is sure to be a fun night. If you have questions, want to offer auction donations, or have other questions, please contact the school office.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
“The Chosen” Small Group Video & Bible Discussion - You’re Invited
“The Chosen” is a multi-season television drama about Jesus Christ. Hosted by Bonnie & Mike Marino, all are invited to be a part of this group that will take place in the Marino home. The group will start in October and will meet every other Saturday morning OR every other Sunday afternoon/early evening. Please sign up by calling or emailing. Your questions can also be directed to Bonnie or Mike.
Mark Your Calendars & Plan to Attend - Consecration Sunday, November 7 - The Trust Test Annual All Church Agape Feast to Follow Worship
This is the day when we make our pledges of financial support for God’s work at Messiah for the coming year, 2022. In both worship services that day, each member or household will have the opportunity to complete their pledge form and bring it to the altar. In addition to our regular pledges of support for 2022, we are asking members to consider a gift to the Building Fund to help replace all of our original Heat and Air Conditioning Units. To make your reservation for the all congregation lunch celebration (Agape Feast) please call the church office to sign up.
Thank You Thrivent!
Messiah thanks Thrivent for their recent donations for materials for our Lutheran World Relief Kits and also for providing special “Live Generously” t-shirts. We appreciate your willingness to partner with Messiah.
October S.O.A.R. Luncheon - Dick Stolpe & The Evolution of Police Work - Friday, October 15 - 11am - S. Pod
On this day, Messiah member Dick Stolpe will share his presentation culled from his years in law enforcement called "From Sherlock Holmes to Miami vice...the Evolution of Police Work". Contact Myron to sign up.
