GROW UP

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

February 12, Sermon 5: Forgiving Challenge: Sanctification

God’s forgiveness has paid the penalty we should have paid and He has fully restored us to live a life of meaning, purpose and fulfillment. The sins the enemy wanted to use to destroy you, by God’s grace, oftentimes become the weapons that we

use to not only destroy the enemy, but bring others to freedom.

Ash Wednesday - Lent Begins - Wednesday, February 22

Worship at 12:15am or 7:15pm

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the worship season of Lent, and a time of deep introspection for 6 weeks leading up to Easter. Alll are welcome at attend in person or virtually.

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

GROW IN

Connecting in the Word with other believers

 Sunday School Classes

2year olds - 5 year olds - Child Care Area

Kingdom Kids (1st - 5th Grade) - Multipurpose Room 45E

Middle School (6th, 7th & 8th Grade) - Youth Room

High School Youth (7th - 12th Grade) - Youth Room

Adult Sunday Morning Bible Classes

New Classes Begin January 8!

Forgiving Challenge, Pastor Mark Muenchow, South Pod 8E

The Story, Pastor Myron Harms, S. Pod 7E

Forgiving Challenge, Mike Marino, South Pod 9E

The Story, Linda Hinkle, Conf. Room 15E

Messiah Young Adults, Angee Allen, Church Chapel

Sunday Morning Bible Class

Crossways Bible Class - The Story - Pastor Myron Harms, South Pod 8E

The Crossways Bible Class is finishing up the last part of THE STORY which focuses on the work of the disciples and the beginning of the church.

Women of the Word Class - The Story - Linda Hinkle - Conference Room 15E

This class for the women of Messiah is meeting in the Conference Room and continue their exploration of God’s message of salvation as it is shared in THE STORY. 

Forgiving Challenge - Pastor Mark & Mike Marino - S. Pod 8 & 9E

Both Pastor Mark and Mike Marino are leading Small Groups that will be exploring the 40-day Sermon Series and Study called THE FORGIVING CHALLENGE. 

Young Adult Bible Class - Angee Allen - Church Chapel

This class is currently looking at God's plan of salvation that is shared with us in the Old and New Testaments.

Weekday Bible Class Opportunities

Men with a Mission - Tues, February 21 - 6pm

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

On this date, we will meet for dinner and a Bible study. All men are invited. Contact Myron if you plan to attend.



Thursday Evening Bible Class - Equipped - Church Chapel - 6:00pm

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

The Thursday Evening Bible Class is meeting every Thursday. We are doing a study called Equipped: The Armor of God for Everyday Struggles. This study is open to all and we hope that you will join us.

Men's Thursday Morning Devotional Breakfast - Thursdays - 8am - Scissortail Diner

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

This weekly event is open to any and all men. Come and join us at 50th and Portland for good food and good company.

Sisters in Christ Bible Study - Wednesdays - 9:30am - S. Pod

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

Our weekly class has resumed, and we are continuing our study, Significant: 6 Ordinary Women and One Extraordinary God by Rachel Risner. Please join us for a time to break open The Word and have fellowship with one another. Please contact Kathy Brown if you have questions.

GROW OUT

Connecting people in my life to Christ through the Word

Meals on Wheels Needs Volunteers!

Louise Jennings, stmljennings@gmail.com, 405-570-3444

Meal prep, meal packaging, delivery drivers and more are needed to help get meals to our neighbors in need every Monday. Please contact Louise for more information.

The Cupboards Are VERY Bare - Our Free Little Food Pantry Needs Consistent & Continuous Food (and toiletries)

Kelly Baker, sew_sweetbk@hotmail.com, 405-250-9425

Messiah's public food pantries - located at the church office entrance and the main church entrance - is running low on food. Specifically, we are asking for shelf-stable, ready to eat food such as: pop-top canned goods (meats, fruit, vegs, soup), baby food, and protein bars. We also need toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, and toilet paper. Donations can simply be placed in the cabinets whenever you are at the Messiah building.

MESSIAH LUTHERAN SCHOOL & MESSIAH CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER

EARLY ENROLLMENT SEASON - 2023-2024 School Year - Preschool 3 thru 8th Grade - 

Early Enrollment Deadline and Discounts end March 1, 2023

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

Our wonderful Messiah Lutheran School is now accepting applications for the 23-24 school year. Several discounts are available for early enrollment,. Take a virtual tour and meet our teachers at messiahlutheranschool.com. Or call Sara and schedule an in person tour today. All of your questions and need for information can be directed to our School Administrator, Sara Cage.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

February S.O.A.R. Fellowship: Program To Be Determined - Friday, February 17 - 11am - South Pod

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

We may not know what our program will be next week, but we know it will be fun and informative, as usual. More information will be forthcoming as soon as it is availabe. Please make plans to join us. Our program begins at 11am, followed by a great meal. If you plan to attend, please contact the church office by Wednesday, February 15.

2022 Giving Statements Have Been Emailed

Donna Wells, donnawells.okc@gmail.com, 405-833-8782

If you have an email address in Messiah’s database a link to your 2022 offering/giving statement was emailed to you on January 4th. If you did not receive the email, please check your spam/junk folder. If you have recently changed your email address, please update it with the church office. If you prefer a

printed statement be mailed, please contact Donna Wells.

24 Hour Prayer Vigil - 7am, Sat Feb 18 through 7am, Sun Feb 29 - Sign Up Today

Pastor Mark Muenchow, mmuenchow@messiahokc.org, 405-946-0681

Calling all prayer warriors. We want to cover the Messiah building in prayer during this vigil, and are asking volunteers to be present to pray “geographically” around the building. We are asking folks to sign up for a 30-minute time slot during this 24 hour period. Sign up with Pastor Mark, who can also give you details and information needed. 

THANK YOU FROM THE HENSCHELS: Pastor and Shirley wish to sincerely thank all you who gave cards and gifts to both of them upon the occasion of Pastor’s retirement from 62.5 years of minitry. A special word of deep appreciation to Messiah’s LWML who prepared and served the goodies at the reception.