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MESSIAH NEWS & UPDATES

News for the Week of March 16, 2025

Messiah Lutheran Church & School

3600 Northwest Expressway, Oklahoma City, OK 73112

405-946-0681

messiahokc.org


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GROW UP

Connecting with God through weekly worship and spending time daily in the Word with God


Lenten Wednesday Worship - March 19, 26, April 2 & 9 

12:15pm & 7:15pm

All are welcome for these worship services during this season on Lent leading up to Easter. Our Lenten theme this year will be “The Body of Christ”. This week we will be focusing on His eyes.. 


Live Streaming Worship - Now on YouTube - Messiah Lutheran Church OKC

Watch us now, live, on YouTube for live-streaming worship services!  Be sure to subscribe and click on the notification bell so that you won't miss a thing. Just go to:

https://youtube.com/@messiahlutheranchurchokc1185?si=592I2Lb1To1Msl52 Be sure to click on the "Live" videos

 

Sunday Worship In-Person or Live at 8:15am or 10:45am on I Heart Messiah OKC on Facebook


Nursery Child Care provided during worship services in Prayer Chapel (CPR + First Aid trained staff)

Parents are also welcome to sit in the nursery

with their child and the service can be streamed and

viewed on the tv in that room.

GROW IN

Connecting in the Word with other believers


Child & Youth Sunday Classes

Little Kingdom (Kids 2 - Kindergarten) - Prayer Chapel

Kingdom Kids (1st - 5th Grade) - Art Room 13W

Youth Group (6th-12th Grade) - Youth Room 29E


Adult Sunday Morning Bible Classes

Classes Begin on Fresh Start Sunday - September 8


Crossways Bible Class - The Last Words of Christ, Pastor Myron Harms/Andy Hinkle, South Pod 7E

Living Word Class - Timothy, Mike Marino, South Pod 9E

Women of the Word - James, Linda Hinkle, Conf. Rm 15E

Young Adults Bible Class, Katie Weber, Prayer Chapel

Parents Class - Creating a Culture of Grace, Linda Stark, Choir Room 17W


Opportunities to Grow Together


Men with a Mission - Tuesday, April 15 - 6pm

Myron Harms, mharms@messiahokc.org, 946-0681

Join us for dinner and Bible Study. Contact Myron if you are able to join in.


Thursday Evening Bible Class - 1st, 2nd 3rd John - Myron Harms - Church Chapel - 6pm

Myron Harms, mharms@messiahokc.org, 405-946-0681


Sisters in Christ Women’s Bible Study - Weds., 9:30am

Kathy Brown, katbrown428@gmail.com, 405-519-5049

Join us for fellowship and studying the book of Romans. All women are invited. Contact Kathy Brown if you are interested. 


Saturday Morning Bible Class - Saturdays, March 15 & 22 - 9:30am - Mike Marino - Church Chapel

Mike Marino, 469-951-1921

Class topic will be The Who, What, When, Where & Why of Revelation. Class meets on 3rd and 4th Saturdays of the month. Contact Mike if interested.


Youth & Families


Parents Class - Creating a Culture of Grace - Sundays, 9:30am - Choir Room 

Amber Runge, arunge@messiahokc.org, 405-501-1706

Bring your kids to spend time with their friends and Jesus, while you get some adult time. In this class, we will look at our family trees and learn how to bring a spirit of grace into the family. All are welcome. Questions? Contact Amber. 


Wed Night Family Programs! - Wednesdays 5:45pm-7:45pm - Messiah Gym - March 26 thru April 9

Amber Runge, arunge@messiahokc.org, 501-1706

Our Wednesday Family Programs for youth from 4 years old on up through high school and their parents and families has begun. Meals, classes and connection time begin on this night. All ages are included in this program. Sign ups, volunteer or questions can be directed to Amber.


Youth Upcoming Events & Opportunities


Amber Runge, arunge@messiahokc.org, 501-1706


Jr. High Noon Chaos - Sunday, March 23 - 12:00pm-

3:30pm- 6th-8th Grade Students


High School SNL Group - Sunday, March 23 - 5:00pm-8:30pm - 9th-12th Grade Students


Confirmation Retreat - March 28-30


Confirmation Sunday - April 6, 10:45am Worship


Youth events and signups can be made on our

Messiah Band App - Click HERE for the link

GROW OUT

Connecting people in my life to Christ through the Word


Spring Cleaning? Messiah Youth Garage Sale - May 29-31

Spread the Word with Family and Friends

Amber Runge, arunge@messiahokc.org, 405-501-1706

Donations of items you no longer need or want can be dropped off in the Messiah gym starting May 23 - May 27. All proceeds will benefit our youth's mission trip. Call Amber for info. 


Our Free Little Food Pantry Needs Supplies - Now also collecting t-shirts & socks

Kelly Baker, sewsweet_bk@hotmail.com, 250-9425

Messiah’s collection spots for our food pantries are now located in the Narthex. (The public pantry is now relocated for 24hr access on the West side of the building along Portland Ave) The pantries are getting a lot of use lately and are currently running low on food. Donations can simply be placed in the lobby cabinets whenever you are at the Messiah building. Non-perishables, snacks, easy to open foods, toiletries and bottled drinks are all needed. Volunteers are always needed to regularly transfer food from the collection cabinets to the outdoor pantry on a regular basis. Contact Kelly for additional info


Messiah Youth Shoe Drive - Now Thru May 1

Amber Runge, arunge@messiahokc.org, 405-501-1706

Send your good condition shoes around the world to those in need or who don’t have access to shoes like we do plus you can help us raise funds for the National Youth Gathering this summer. Drop shoes off in the marked boxes in the Narthex. If you have any questions, contact Amber. 



MESSIAH LUTHERAN SCHOOL & MESSIAH EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER


MLS Spring Musical - Go, Go Jonah! - Tuesday, April 1 - 6:30pm - Gym 

Sara Cage, School Administrator, scage@messiahokc.org, 405-946-0462

You are invited to hear a wonderful musical message from our Messiah Lutheran School students. This musical teaches us about how God is always there for us and that we are to love one another as He loves us. Admittance is free. Come and support our school. For additional information, contact Sara.


NOW ENROLLING - 25-26 School Year - Fully Accredited - Preschool 3 thru 8th Grade 

Sara Cage, School Administrator, scage@messiahokc.org, 405-946-0462

We are now accepting applications for enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year.. Our wonderful Messiah Lutheran School offers education for students from Preschool 3 through the 8th Grade. Take a virtual tour and meet our teachers at messiahlutheranschool.com. Or call Sara and schedule a tour today. All of your questions and need for information can be directed to our School Administrator, Sara Cage. 

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS


SAVE THE DATE: VBS 2025 - Monday, June 16 - Thursday, June 19

Amber Runge, arunge@messiahokc.org, 405-501-1706

Mark you calendars now to be a participant or a volunteer at this annual week of fun and faith. Watch this space for additional information. For all questions, please contact Amber.


Monthly Prayer Group - Thursday, April 3 - 6pm - Messiah Prayer Chapel

Myron Harms, mharms@messiahokc.org, 405-946-0681

You are invited to join us for a time of prayer the first Thursday of every month. Have a prayer request? Send them to Pastor Myron to be included in the group’s prayers.


Saturday Morning Monthly Women’s Breakfast - Saturday, April 5 - 9am-11am - S. Pod

Paula Harms, 405-326-1820

All women are invited to join in monthly on the first Saturday of the month, for a light breakfast, fellowship and exploration of God’s Word. A free-will offering will be received to help with food costs. Please contact Paula if you plan on attending.


April S.O.A.R. Speaker & Lunch - Friday, April 11 - 11am - South Pod

Myron Harms, mharms@messiahokc.org, 405-946-0681

Keep watching for details about our April program and speaker. All seniors are invited. Please contact the church office to sign up by April 9. Contact Pastor Myron for more info.


WORSHIP WITH US

SUNDAYS


8:15am

Liturgical Worship


10:45am

Blended Worship

 

8:15am Communion:

1st & 3rd Sundays

 

10:45am Communion:

2nd & 4th Sundays

 

(No Communion on 5th Sundays)


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MESSIAH STAFF

Pastor Mark Muenchow

Senior Pastor

mmuenchow@messiahokc.org

 

Pastor Myron Harms Assistant Pastor

mharms@messiahokc.org

 

Pastor Marvin Henschel

Pastor Emeritus


Amber Runge

Youth & Children's Ministry Director

arunge@messiahokc.org


Lindsey Rollins

Ministry Assistant, Music Teacher, Music Director

lrollins@messiahokc.org


Teresa Laudermilk

Communications Director

tlaudermilk@messiahokc.org


Sara Cage

Messiah School Administrator

scage@messiahokc.org


Linda Stark

Early Childhood Center Director

lstark@messiahokc.org

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