DECEMBER 16, 2021
CHRISTMAS PROJECT SUPPORTING
WATER 4 KIDS INTERNATIONAL
This Christmas we are supporting Water 4 Kids International to give the gift of clean water to children. W4KI provides hope to disadvantaged children affected by extreme poverty and preventable diseases. Many deadly, oftentimes preventable diseases result from drinking from unclean water sources. W4KI drills wells in Uganda, South Asia and the Philippines that provide safe, clean water sources. Each well is $10,000. We have raised $3,785 so far! Let's see how much good work we can do, Messiah! By donating, you are invited to make a special dedication in our Christmas Eve Bulletin. Dedications due by Monday, December 20 to be included. Make your donation easily online here. Please choose "Christmas Project" for your giving type.
STUDENT MINISTRIES CAR WASH
Thanks to everyone who supported our student ministries at their car wash fundraiser on Sunday. They are raising money to pay for the bus to Winter Camp. You can still support them by donating online here. Please choose "Winter Camp Fundraiser" for your giving type.
STUDENT MINISTRIES WINTER CAMP
SIGN UP BY DEC 29
LATE FEE AFTER DEC 22
Sign up before it's too late! A late fee will be applied beginning December 22 and registration will close on December 29. Our Jr. High and High School students are going to Winter Camp at Forest Home, January 14-17, 2022. Forest home has fun activities planned for us and they are having Pastor Eric Holmstrom as a guest speaker for the weekend. We might be lucky enough to get some snow! Click the links below to register.

JOIN US ON SUNDAY
DECEMBER 19
Join us this Sunday at 8:30am or 10:15am* at Messiah to hear the last message in our series, The Ultimate Christmas Playlist: "Silent Night."
*Due to California's new mask mandate we recommend wearing masks during worship.

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 for 6th-8th grade.
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!
STAFF CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
Messiah Staff had lunch and a White Elephant gift exchange! Delicious food and lots of laughs!
STAFF'S FAVORITE CHRISTMAS MOVIES!
Pastor Bob - The Holiday, Family Stone, Miracle on 34th Street (1994 version)
Pastor Jay - Die Hard, It's a Wonderful Life
Susan - Christmas with the Kranks, Elf, The Santa Clause
Francisco - National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Die Hard, Scrooged
Shannon - A Christmas Story, It's a Wonderful Life, Elf
Libby - Love Actually, Elf, Klaus
Jim - One Magic Christmas, Miracle on 34th Street (original version), Polar Express
Adrine - A Christmas Story, Home Alone, The Santa Clause
Adam - How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000 version), White Christmas, The Santa Clause
Donna - National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, A Christmas Story, It's a Wonderful Life
Nancy - Home Alone, The Holiday, Miracle on 34th Street (original version)
REVERSE ADVENT CALENDAR
We hope you are participating in our Reverse Advent Calendar with our daily acts of kindness and giving! We encourage you to share your experiences! How did it make you or someone else feel? Please email us here. We'd love to share with our Messiah family! See a special stories about giving below. Follow us on Instagram @messiahylpics for more updates!

GIVING TO OTHERS FILLS YOUR SOUL
Thanks to Lucas and Emma Schroeder for filling Blessing Boxes in Placentia with food last Saturday to fulfill Day 11 on our Reverse Advent Calendar! This is a great activity that can be done all year with the whole family. There are 5 locations. Click here to see all locations.
LIVING VINE HOLIDAY BRUNCH
It was a beautiful morning for these ladies celebrating Christmas with music, food, fellowship and a Christmas lesson. Merry Christmas!
CHRISTMAS EVE CELEBRATION
NEXT FRIDAY DEC 24
Join us at 5pm or 6:30pm at Messiah for Candlelight Worship followed by a festive reception in the Joy Center with appetizers, desserts and a photo opportunity. We will also have supplies available to make Blessing Bags. Bring the whole family and friends to enjoy this special evening of celebrating the birth of Jesus. We are still in need of several appetizers/desserts. Please consider filling one of our needs. Click here to sign up.
PET LOVE!
These pets got some extra love this week! Thanks for fulfilling Day 15 on our Reverse Advent Calendar!
DRIVE THRU MONDAYS
Thanks to our RELAY FOR LIFE team for hosting our Drive Thru this week! They received tons of gifts back from our Giving Trees! The gifts were picked up this week! See photos below. They also received lots of donations for Caring Hands Food Pantry. Thank you for your ongoing support! It's because of you they can feed hundreds of families each week!

Remember when you SHOP - buy extra - and DROP in your trunk to bring on Mondays!

Come see us next week on Monday, December 20 between 9-11am. Our animal ministry ALL GOD'S CREATURES will be hosting! Don't forget to bring some gifts for our furry friends at Priceless Pet Rescue as part of All God's Creatures December collection. See list here. Stop by and grab a donut! We look forward to seeing many of you!
Please Note: We will NOT have a Drive Thru on Monday, December 27, but we'll be back on TUESDAY, January 4.
ALL GOD'S CREATURES
DECEMBER PET COLLECTION
Help the dogs and cats at Priceless Pet Rescue this Christmas! We are collecting specific items during the month of December on Sunday mornings or Mondays at our Drive Thru between 9-11am. You may pick up a shopping list on Mondays also! Please bring donations by Sunday, December 26 (no Drive Thru on Monday, Dec. 27).
GIVING TREE GIFTS FOR KIDS & TEENS
Thanks to everyone who bought gifts with tags from our Giving Trees for children and teens at Crittenton Children & Family Services. You are making wishes come true! Crittenton is so grateful for our continued support each year.
SUNDAY ALTAR FLOWERS
2022 is OPEN!
Would you like to provide a beautiful arrangement of flowers on a Sunday in honor of a special date? Sign up and let us know what special message you'd like to display on our screens. You may take the flowers home following the 10:15am service. We have opened up all of next year so lock in your special dates now!
ONE SERVICE ON DEC 26
Join us on Sunday, December 26 for one worship service at 9:30am. We encourage all kids and students to worship with their families. The service will also be live streamed on our website on our Worship Now page. We hope to see many of you at Messiah!