Buen Camino, Pastor Bob & Jeannie!
Thanks to everyone who was at Messiah on Sunday for Pastor Bob's last day before his sabbatical. He and Jeannie plan to walk the Camino de Santiago trail in Spain. We plan to keep you up-to-date about their journey!
May 19, 2022
"Get Together"
Sunday May 22
We're having fun hearing our Praise Band perform songs for our interactive series, The Gospel Rocks! We hope to see you this Sunday for the next message. Come hear our Praise Band perform the song live at the 10:15am service. Check out the remaining 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.



Join us on Sunday
May 22
Join us this Sunday at 8:30am or 10:15am at Messiah to hear the next message in our 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 is now on summer break.

We look forward to seeing you!
Alexis Evans Fundraiser is Tomorrow
Friday, May 20 at 6pm
Plan to Attend
Please come out and support Alexis on Friday, May 20 at Messiah. Enjoy a live comedy show in the Worship Center as well as a Silent Auction, Food, Raffle, Games, Face Painting and more on the patio. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door. Don't miss this fun evening for a very special cause.

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! Please continue to pray for her and donate to her medical fund.

Click here to make a donation online (choose Alexis Evans Medical Fund for your giving type).

Thank you for your support, prayers, and generosity. You cannot begin to imagine how much this means to Alexis and her family.
Relay for Life in 2 Days!
We Have Raised $1,815 so far
Please help raise that amount to Fight Cancer
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 $1,815. Let's get that number up! We can do it!

Thank you from our team captains: "A big thanks to everyone who went to Fitness Grill last Sunday and supported Team MessiahYL! It was a nice turnout and and we will have another dine in Fundraiser next month! Please come to this weekend's Relay for Life Event to support our team in fighting cancer and honoring survivors."

Women's Walk in 2 Days
May 21 at 7:45am in Orange
All women are invited to meet at Urth Caffe in downtown Orange at 7:45am for 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.
Movie Group in 2 Days
May 21 at 7pm
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.
If you NOT already in the group click here to join!
Diaper Drive
Please Donate Diapers & Wipes!
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 for babies and toddlers 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.
Preschool's Last Puppet Show
of the Year
Our Preschoolers had fun with Ms. Kelly and their favorite puppet, Sally. They learned about Jonah and the Whale and how we should do what's right and good and God will protect us. The students made special cards to thank Sally and Ms. Kelly. To see videos from this hilarious puppet show, please visit us on Instagram @messiahylpics. Follow us if you don't already!
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!
Audition Information is Now Available
Messiah Fine Arts Ministry is looking forward to its summer production of "The Little Mermaid." Ages 6 and older are invited to audition and participate. Auditions are on Monday, June 6 and Tuesday, June 7 at 7pm. Go either day.
We Collect Food Every Week
on Sunday Mornings
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!
Take Beautiful Flowers Home!
Check out the Dates Still Open this Year
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.
Thanks for all your help Messiah!
$5,855 Now Donated
To find out more about what we can do to help, click here.
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.