If you are interested in joining the Messiah family, please plan on attending this each week. This is a great way for Pastor to get to learn about you, and you to learn about Messiah. For more info and to sign up, please contact Pastor Muenchow.
Our new Music Director is looking for interested singers and instrumentalists for Sunday worship accompaniment. If you are interested, please contact Ken for practice times and more info.
Worship With Us Online - 8:15am + 10:45am Live on Facebook at I Heart Messiah OKC
Our 8:15am and 10:45am worship services are still offered live every week. By Sunday afternoons, it is also available on YouTube at Messiah Lutheran Church OKC for you to view at your convenience by Sunday afternoons. If you have any questions or need assistance accessing our online worship, please contact the church office.
GROW IN
Connecting in the Word with other believers
Sunday School Classes
Nursery and Children/Youth Sunday School have resumed
2year olds - 5 year olds - Child Care Area
Kingdom Kids (1st - 4th Grade) - Gym
Pre-Teen (5th & 6th Grade) - Gym/Youth Room 29E
Middle School & High School Youth (7th - 12th Grade) - Gym/Youth Room 32E
Adult Sunday Morning Bible Classes
Crossways Class - The Story, Vicar Myron Harms, S Pod 7E
New Member Class, Pastor Mark Muenchow, S. Pod 8E
Fanning the Flame Class -Apostle’s Creed, Pastor Marvin Henschel, S Pod 9E
The 10 Commandments, Linda Hinkle, Conf. Room 15E
Oak Room Class - Hebrews, Pastor Fred Muenchow, Rm 20E
Sunday Morning Bible Class Opportunities
The Story - Vicar Myron Harms - South Pod 7E
The Crossways Sunday Morning Bible Class is starting a new class. This study explores the story of the Bible and shows how The Story of Scripture is also our story, and God’s great love for us.
The Apostle’s Creed - Pastor Marvin Henschel - S Pod 9E
Pastor Henschel’s Sunday Morning class is studying the Apostle’s Creed. We are presently taking a look at the 2nd article which explores who Jesus is our Savior and Redeemer.
The Book of Hebrews - Pastor Fred Muenchow - Rm 20E
Pastor Fred's class will begin a new study on the Book of Hebrews. All are welcome.
The 10 Commandments - Linda Hinkle - Conf Room 15E
The Women’s Bible Study group are resuming their study covering the 10 Commandments. All women are welcome.
We will be continuing our study on the The 12 Disciples of Jesus. All Messiah men are invited to join us for a great meal and fellowship together. Contact Myron if you plan to attend.
Men’s Thursday Devotional Breakfast - Every Thursday, 8am - Nina’s Family Restaurant
Please note the updated time for the our weekly breakfast that all men are invited to attend. Nina’s Family Restaurant is at 5001 N. Portland (just south of 50th & Portland).
GROW OUT
Connecting people in my life to Christ through the Word
YOUR help is need to make VBS “Rocky Railway” a fun, fantastic and faith-filled outreach event that creates a hunger for Christ. All ages of help are needed for activities before VBS, behind the scenes of VBS and during VBS. Sign up on our website or contact Amber for info.
Seeking VBS 2021 Donations - Every Little Bit Helps
Make your donation today to make our Rocky Railway VBS a success. Gifts can be made online (see link above), in the offering plate or they can even be mailed in. For questions call Amber.
American Red Cross Blood Drive - Fri. July 23, 10am-4pm
Messiah is hosting a community blood drive and donors are needed. To sign up to donate blood, please go to redcrossblood.org/give.html. If you have questions or need more info, contact Louise Jennings.
Collect Those Pull Tabs - Please bring your donation to the church by July 11th
As you gather with friends and family this summer (and all year) remember to remove and collect the pull tabs from your aluminum cans. Place your collected pull tabs in the specially marked jar at the Messiah Care Corner. All pull tabs are recycled and proceeds go toward the Ronald McDonald House, who are most appreciative to receive the gifts.
MESSIAH LUTHERAN SCHOOL & MESSIAH CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER
Messiah Lutheran School Now Enrolling for Fall - Preschool 3 through 8th Grade
Classes are already starting to fill up quickly, but its not too late to enroll your child for the 2021-2022 school year. Discounts available for Messiah member parents and grandparents. Other discounts also available. For more info go to www.messiahlutheranschool.com or contact Administrator, Sara Cage.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Voter's Meeting Recap from May 23
A quorum was met and a productive meeting was had. The following are highlights:
*Mission Study Cmte recommendations approved
*Call approved for Myron Harms to be Assistant Pastor - Discipleship and Family Ministry and to Rachel Schelen to be Teacher at Messiah Lutheran School
Election Results:
Council Positions
President: Jeff Parsells Youth: Holly Davis
Worship: Terry Pufahl Properties: Jared Bills
Treasurer: Still Seeking a Candidate
Elders: Ted Heupel, Luke Heithold, Scott Davis, Dick Stolpe
Mission Study: Joyce Baker, Martha Sands
Financial Study: Dick Stolpe, Ed Krei
Nominating Cmte: Joyce Baker, Patsy Shepherd, Need 2 more
School Board: Angee Allen, Kathy Lippert, Lori Carroll, Gina Molskness
Get ready to chug on down the tracks on the Rocky Railway VBS this year! Invite your neighbors, school friends and family for a week full of new friends, creative games, fun snacks and surprising adventures. All are welcome. Sign up is quick and easy on our website. For more info, contact Amber Runge.
GriefShare Support Groups Starting Saturday, June 12 - 1:00pm - Oak Room (20E)
GriefShare classes are offered for anyone going through the grief process.Classes are held once a month on the second Saturday of the month. To sign up, get your workbook, ask for more information, and join the email reminder list, please contact Sarah Faul. All are welcome to attend and be a part.
S.O.A.R. Luncheon and Program - Friday, June 11 - 11am - South Pod
Our speaker this month will be Julie Davis from Concordia Life Care and she will be sharing information on The Realms of Wellness as we explore being pysically, emotionally and spiritually healthy while dealing with the present pandemic situation. Please contact Myron Harms by Wednesday, June 9th if you plan to attend.
Camp Lutherhoma Youth & Family Summer Camps Now Registering - Open to All!
$30 Discount When You Register And Pay At Least the Deposit by May 15th
The theme this year is The Time of Grace. Camps are open to youth ages 7-18, and begin June 13. There is also a special Pre-K session and, new this year, Summer Family Camp. Camp Lutherhoma is located in Talequah, Oklahoma and their mission is “to nurture discipleship in our Lord, Jesus Christ in outdoor settings, which excites believers to share the love of Christ to the world”. To sign up, simply go their website for easy registration.
