June 2, 2022
"Spirit in the Sky"
Sunday June 5
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 last message. Come hear our Praise Band perform the song live at the 10:15am service. 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 this Sunday
June 5
Join us this Sunday at 8:30am or 10:15am at Messiah to hear the last 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 meets at 10am in the Fellowship Room.
Congregational Meeting at 11:30am in the Worship Center.

We look forward to seeing you!
Special Adult Forum this Sunday
June 5 at 10am
All are invited to an informative walk through of Stephen Ministry on Sunday June 5 at 10am presented by Sarah Tees. She will share her testimony of her ministry as well as give a taste of Stephen Ministry as she teaches "The Art of Listening." Sarah is a Level 2 ELCA Coach, a Stephen Leader and Lay Ministry Leader at her home congregation at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Fullerton. Sarah has trained as a Stephen Minister, caring for five care receivers and as a Stephen Leader, for 100 total hours of professional training.
 
She is also a Co-Leader with Messiah Partner in Ministry, Mary Allred, of the North Orange County Stephen Leader’s Network with 9 participating Stephen Ministries from multiple denominations. Sarah is an advocate for suicide prevention awareness after losing her father to suicide 16 years ago.
 
Additionally, Sarah is a stay-at-home wife of 17 years, and mother of two early teens. Her whole family is actively participating in Scouts BSA as well. Sarah has dedicated her time and talents to caring for others in all things. Always grateful to walk alongside people as they transition; whether that transition takes them from one chapter of life to another, or from here to God’s Kingdom.
Build Blessing Bags
this Sunday June 5 on the patio
Our Build-a-Bag cart will be on the patio this Sunday. Plan to make a bag (or two) to keep in your car and have on hand when you come across someone in need. Thank you for being a blessing to others!
Drive Thru Next Monday!
June 6 at 9-11am
Your ongoing support of Caring Hands Food Pantry helps them feed over a hundred families each week.


Come see us on Monday, June 6 between 9-11am. Our animal ministry, All God's Creatures will be hosting. Equal Exchange Coffee will also be sold. Plan to stock up on your favorites each month! We hope to see many of you!
All God's Creatures meets the first Saturday of each month at 9am to go for a dog walk and come back for breakfast and a meeting. They will be offsite this Saturday. Questions? Contact Oralle D'Orsi.

Don't forget - We will be collecting diapers and wipes also on Monday!
Auditions June 6 & 7 at 7pm
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.
Diaper Drive
Thanks to all who have donated so far
Bring Final Donations on Sunday & Monday
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 morning and we will also collect the next day 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.
Alexis Evans Continues Her Journey of Healing

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. 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.
Calling all Campers and Volunteers!
Sign up before we're full
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! Student Volunteers will receive service hours.
Summer Discussion Group
Begins June 15
All are invited to a new discussion group, the NO BS (Bible Study) group. will meet on Wednesday evenings to discuss assorted spiritual topics. Bring a lawn chair and a beverage and join Pastor Jay at 7pm on the South Lawn. Bring a friend while you're at it!
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.
Summer Study Begins June 23
All women are invited to Living Vine's Summer Study. They will be studying an 8-week life guide session by Douglas Connelly entitled FORGIVENESS: Making Peace with the Past. The book/guide can be purchased from Amazon or Christian books. Meet in the Fellowship Room on Thursdays, 9:30-11am. For questions please contact Susie Snyder.
Thanks for all your help Messiah!
$5,855 Now Donated
To find out more about what we can do to help, click here.