WATER 4 KIDS THANKS MESSIAH
We received this thank you note from Angie Simon with Water 4 Kids. A huge thank you to everyone who participated in our Christmas Outreach Project to give the gift of clean water. We donated over $23,000! That's enough for two wells plus more funds to go toward a third!
March 3, 2022
MAKE BLESSING BAGS
ON SUNDAY
Our Build-a-Bag cart will be on the patio this Sunday. Plan to make a bag (or more) to keep in your car and have on hand when you find someone in need. Thank you for being a blessing to others!
JOIN US ON SUNDAY
NEW SERIES BEGINS
Join us this Sunday, March 6 at 8:30am or 10:15am at Messiah to hear the first message in our new series: Your Part Matters
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 Fellowship Room.

We look forward to seeing you!
ADRINE GASIMYAN IS MOVING ON
WE'LL MISS HER & THIS SMILE!
"It has been an absolute joy being at Messiah to serve children and families for almost four years. I have loved getting to know you and your children, and being a part of their spiritual development. It is with a heavy heart to say that my time at Messiah is coming to an end. My last day will be Sunday, March 13. I have been presented with a wonderful opportunity to serve as Preschool Director for a Christian school. I am going to miss everyone at Messiah, yet I am overjoyed to step into this next season the Holy Spirit is leading me to. I am confident that the Lord will bring the right person to fill this wonderful Children’s Ministry Director role I have loved serving in. I will continue to cherish the memories I have made here and will dearly miss my Messiah family." 
With Love, 
Adrine Gasimyan 
LENT STUDY
BEGINS MARCH 9
All are invited to join an All Church Bible Study by Max Lucado, "How Happiness Happens." This 5-week study meets on Wednesdays during Lent at 7pm in the Worship Center for a video before breaking into small groups around campus. Child Care is available. WATCH A VIDEO ABOUT STUDY HERE!


We'll even feed you! Come at 6pm and enjoy Simple Supper in the Joy Center beforehand! Various Messiah ministries will serve soup, salad, and bread each week. The dinners are free, but donations will be accepted.
FAT TUESDAY
PANCAKE DINNER
It was so nice to have our annual Pancake Dinner back on campus this year! Thanks to our Men's Ministry for cooking and to our mom and student volunteers for their help with everything else! It was great to see everyone. A fun night for all ages!

Don't forget to join us on Wednesday nights for the next five weeks for Simple Suppers between 6-7pm. Get more info about this below.
SIMPLE SUPPERS ARE BACK
TAKE WEDNESDAYS OFF FROM COOKING
Beginning Wednesday, March 9 we will have Simple Suppers on Wednesdays between 6-7pm in the Joy Center for five weeks. Various ministries will host and serve soup, salad and bread each week. The dinners are free, but donations will be accepted. Take advantage of this night off from cooking and enjoy some tasty food and fellowship. You can come just for dinner, take part in the study or do both! Your choice.
ALEXIS EVANS CONTINUES HER FIGHT
WE CAN ALL HELP
23-year-old Alexis Evans suffered a near fatal auto accident on December 21, 2021 which resulted in internal decapitation. No one expected her to survive and now she is fighting her way back and making miraculous improvement. Many of you have been following her journey and asked how you can help. There are two things that you can do. First continue praying! The second is you can make a donation to a fundraiser Pastor Bob is leading:
"During the Lenten and Easter season I am walking to raise money to help Alexis in her recovery. You can donate, whether it is $5 or $5,000, it will help Alexis on her road to recovery. Between Ash Wednesday, March 2 and Easter Sunday, April 17, I will be walking ONE MILLION STEPS FOR ALEXIS (which is equal to 500 miles). Together we can make a huge difference! Please make a donation to support this effort."
Click here to make a donation online (choose Alexis Evans Medical Fund for your giving type).

All donations are tax-deductible. 100% of your gift will go directly to help Alexis and her family. Thank you in advance for your support, prayers, and generosity. You cannot begin to imagine how much this means to Alexis and her family.
DRIVE THRU MONDAYS
Thanks to our knitting ministry, CHICKS WITH STICKS for hosting our Drive Thru this week! They handed out prayer shawls and collected food for Caring Hands Food Pantry. They want to remind everyone about their No-Sew Blanket Work Night on Monday, March 14 at 5:30pm. Get info or sign up here. Thanks to everyone who faithfully supports Caring Hands Food Pantry! You make a big difference in so many people's lives each week!


Come see us on Monday, March 7 between 9-11am. Our COFFEE MINISTRY will be hosting and selling Equal Exchange Coffee. Plan to stock up on your favorites! Grab a donut while you're at it! What's better than coffee and donuts?! We hope to see many of you!
NO-SEW BLANKET NIGHT
MARCH 14
All ages are invited to help make no-sew blankets for Crittenton Children & Family Services on Monday, March 14 at 5:30pm in the Youth Center. You can bring materials to the work night or you can work on them at home, or both!
SUNDAY ALTAR FLOWERS
SIGN UP FOR YOUR SPECIAL DATES
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 email. You may take the flowers home following the 10:15am service or pick them up during the week at the Church Office.
THE MEN ARE GOING HIKING!
MARCH 26
Jeannie Mooney has been leading our Women's Hiking Group for the last few years, so Pastor Bob decided it was time to get the men out on the trails! This is a chance to make some new friends and get exercise. Men of all ages are welcome. Invite friends! Once a month on Saturday morning we will take a 4–6-mile hike on a local trail. The hikes will range from easy to moderate. Each hike will begin with a short devotion and end with anyone who wants to grab a cup of coffee and enjoy each other’s company at a nearby coffee house.

Our first hike will be the Hicks Canyon Trail in Irvine. We will meet at Hicks Canyon Park on Viewpark Avenue and Culver in Irvine (just north of Irvine Blvd) at 8am and begin the hike at 8:15am. This is a relatively flat trail and is about 5 miles round trip. After the hike we will walk over to the Starbucks on Irvine Blvd and Culver to relax and chat.

Once you join, you will receive emails about each month's hike and a link to RSVP.