Congratulations Confirmands!
Congrats to these 8th grade students who were confirmed last Sunday. Many blessings to you and your families. Click here to see a list of these students and their Bible verse.
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"Carry On Wayward Son"
Mother's Day - Sunday May 8
We're having fun hearing our Praise Band perform songs for new interactive series, The Gospel Rocks! We hope to see you this Sunday, May 8 for the next message. Come hear our Praise Band perform the song live at the 10:15am service. Check out the songs below! We encourage those who attend the 8:30am service to stay and watch the praise band perform at the beginning of the 10:15am service.
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Join us on Sunday!
May 8 - Mother's Day
Join us this Sunday at 8:30am or 10:15am at Messiah to hear the next message in our new series, The Gospel Rocks!
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.
Child Care is available in the Life Center during both services for children under 5 years old.
Adult Forum meets at 10am in the Joy Center. Matt Bagne is leading Part 1 of a two-week series, "Is the Bible True or Does the Bible Tell the Truth; Bible Exploration from a Lutheran Lens."
Special Mother's Day gifts and photo opportunity on the patio.
We look forward to seeing you!
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Join Us on Mother's Day!
Sunday, May 8
Join us on Mother's Day at Messiah this Sunday. We'll have a beautiful photo opportunity set up on the patio and special gifts for all women compliments of Rob Burns and Matthew Burns of Thrivent Financial. We hope to see you and celebrate all of the wonderful moms and women!
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Diaper Drive Begins this Sunday!
Messiah is participating in HomeAid's annual Diaper Drive. This is a community-based drive aimed at collecting 1 million essential diapers and baby wipes for the many families with babies and toddlers that are experiencing homelessness in our community. Since 2008, the Diaper Drive has brought more than 11.3 million essential items supporting thousands of families living in HomeAid's 70 housing projects.
Please bring diapers in any size and baby wipes on Sunday mornings during the month of May. We will also collect at our monthly Drive Thru on Monday, June 6 between 9-11am. Thank you for your support!
The Collection Event is on Friday, June 10 at Christ Cathedral, Parking Lots 1 & 2 in Garden Grove.
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Messiah Book Group in 2 Days
Saturday, May 14 at 4pm
All are invited to join this discussion of their May book, "Dead Reckoning" edited by Helen Whybrow. Join at 4-6pm in the Fellowship Room. If you are already in the Book Group, you should have received an invite. If you are not in the group, but would like attend, just come! Questions? Please contact Jan Coe.
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VBS Registration is Now Open
Calling all Campers and Volunteers
Ages 4 through 6th grade are invited to "make waves" with us this summer! We will also need lots of amazing volunteers to make our program a success! We can't wait to spend this awesome week with you! Early-bird price for campers is $40 and ends on May 16 when price will go up to $45 so don't delay.
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Awesome First Monthly Drive Thru!
We Still Collect Food Every Week
on Sunday Mornings
Our first monthly Drive Thru was amazing! We received so many donations. Thanks to everyone who came with food donations and bought Coffee for Good Cause. Your ongoing support of Caring Hands Food Pantry helps them feed over a hundred families each week. Please remember to bring donations weekly on Sunday mornings.
Come see us on Monday, June 6 between 9-11am. Equal Exchange Coffee will also be sold. Plan to stock up on your favorite each month! We hope to see many of you!
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Relay for Life
Support Team MessiahYL
We Have Raised $1,126 so far!
This year's Relay for Life is at El Rancho Charter School in Anaheim at 9am. Sign up to participate or donate. Our team has raised $1,126. Let's get that number up! Click here and search for team MessiahYL.
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Relay for Life Fundraiser
Sunday, May 15
Support Team MessiahYL by eating at Fitness Grill on Sunday, May 15. 15% will go directly to our team and support the American Cancer Society. Please show the flier above. We will also have fliers available on the patio for the next two Sundays. Thank you!
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Let's Wish Pastor Bob & Jeannie Well!
Sunday, May 15 after services
Pastor Bob's last day at Messiah before his sabbatical journey will be Sunday, May 15. He and Jeannie plan to walk the Camino de Santiago trail (known in English as the Way of St. James) in Spain. This takes 30-35 days if you walk 14-16 miles a day! Plan to come and wish them well. We'll have a reception in the Welcome Center after each service.
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Living Vine Spring Celebration
with special guest Jenni Key
May 19 at 9:15am
All women are invited to this free event. Hear a special presentation about "Great Expectations" and music before enjoying a salad and dessert luncheon. The event is free, but a $5 donation will be accepted to support Caring Hands Food Pantry at First Lutheran Church. Child Care is available. Click here to RSVP to Paula.
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Not too Late to Sign Up!
Join on Wednesdays
at 4pm or 7pm
Pastor Jay had his first meeting yesterday, but it's not too late to jump in! Explore how our own stories intersect with the Biblical story and how telling our stories can both strengthen our faith and encourage others. Join "What's Your Story?" on Wednesdays at 4pm or 7pm (online option also available).
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Alexis Evans Fundraiser Night
Friday, May 20
$11,728 Now Donated
Plan to come to a special Family Night Fundraiser in support of Alexis on on May 20 at Messiah. Enjoy live comedian, Anthony Star in the Worship Center at 6:30pm as well as a Silent Auction, Food, Raffle, Games, Face Painting and more on the patio. Tickets are $10.
23-year-old Alexis Evans continues her healing fight after suffering a near fatal auto accident on December 21, 2021. Thanks to everyone who has donated so far! Your donations have helped the Evans purchase a handicap minivan that is wheelchair accessible for Alexis. Please continue to pray for her and you can still donate to her medical fund.
Thank you for your support, prayers, and generosity. You cannot begin to imagine how much this means to Alexis and her family.
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Movie Group
All are invited to join this discussion of "Father Stu" starring Mark Wahlberg and Mel Gibson. Watch the movie on your own and join for dessert and discussion on Saturday, May 21 at the Gruchow home. If you are in the movie group, you should have received an invitation email to RSVP. Questions? Please email Dave Gruchow.
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Take Beautiful Flowers Home!
May 15, 22, 29 and More Open
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 morning email. You may take the flowers home following the 10:15am service or pick them up at the Church Office.
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Women's Hike in Old Towne Orange
May 28 at 7:45am
All women are invited to meet at Urth Caffe in downtown Orange at 7:45am for a bit of breakfast, followed by a 4-5 mile walk around the historic district of Old Towne Orange. Stories tracking the founding and growth of this beloved city will be shared as we stroll. Friends are welcome! If you are already in the Women's Hiking Group, you should have received an email to RSVP.
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Thanks for all your help Messiah!
$5,605 Now Donated
To find out more about what we can do to help, click here.
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Woven Image in Concert
Saturday, May 28 at 7pm
All are invited to enjoy Songs of the Spirit in a compelling blend of Celtic, Folk and Jazz at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Cypress. A free-will offering will benefit Ukraine through Lutheran World Relief.
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