Messiah Stories of Hope choose hope & connect to joy December 17, 2020

JOIN US ON SUNDAYS AT 10AM The 10am service is outdoors on the lawn or drive-In. No RSVP needed. Just check-in once you arrive or park your car and an Ambassador will come by to check you in. Messiah Kids is outside for ages two-5th grade at 10am. A one-time initial reservation is needed. Once you are registered, just come and we'll check you in!

CHRISTMAS EVE IS JUST 1 WEEK AWAY! Join us on Christmas Eve for one of two services outdoors on the lawn or drive-in at 1pm or 3pm. Reservation required. Space is limited. Reserve your spot today by clicking the link below. Chairs will be provided and seating will be assigned. You may also find Christmas Eve Worship online on our Worship Now Page. Click here to make your reservation for Christmas Eve Outdoor Worship.

DECEMBER 20 WORSHIP Choose one of THREE options! On the Lawn at 10am (Communion) Drive-in at 10am (Communion) Online anytime We will offer Communion this Sunday at Messiah. We are continuing our Advent series, As We Wait. Hear the message, "Saved From Our Enemies." We still have messages for various ages, prayer requests and much more online on our Worship Now page. Don't forget to check-in to let us know you were with us!

JOIN US ON SATURDAY All are invited to this virtual service of reflection for those who are experiencing heavy hearts for any reason during this Christmas season. We know this has been a challenging year for many different reasons. We encourage you to join us. The service will be available on our Worship Now page.

ALL ARE INVITED This year's Christmas Program will be online. The children will be recorded sharing the Christmas Story and what it means to them. This adorable video will be available for all to watch on Wednesday, December 23 on our Worship Now page. We know this will fill your hearts with joy!

THANK YOU MESSIAH! Crittenton picked up the gifts this week from our Giving Trees! Thank you to everyone who took tags and shopped for kids and families. 150 tags were returned with gifts as well as additional gift cards and many even donated gifts online! Thanks for making wishes come true for hundreds of children and families this Christmas!

CHRISTMAS PROJECT We have now raised over $6,000! Thank you for supporting the good work of PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) at the Navigation Center in Placentia. They want to end homelessness by helping people get back on their feet and into a home of their own. Residents at the Center are made comfortable with clean clothes, bedding, a place for their pets and the basic necessities of life as well as helped to move forward beyond their current situation. Messiah has agreed to sponsor their Christmas dinner for all residents (full capacity is 100) plus staff. The cost for this special meal is $1,800. Donations above this amount will help in many additional ways. Please click here to see a chart showing how your donation can help. Click here to donate and choose "Christmas Project" for your Giving Type.

PRESCHOOL GIVES TO PATH Messiah Preschool’s Giving Project was a huge success! They were able to fill 14 (30 gallon) bags full of beanies, socks, scarves, and blankets for the homeless at the Placentia Navigation Center lead by PATH (People Assisting the Homeless). The many donated gift cards will be put to good use as well. We thank the Preschool for partnering with us in our efforts to help the homeless.

DRIVE THRU MONDAYS Thank you to our WORSHIP TEAM for hosting our Monday Drive Thru this week! We are excited to give various ministries the opportunity to host! If your ministry would like to host, please let us know. Thanks for all of the food donations for Caring Hands Food Pantry. They are only able to continue feeding hundreds of people each week thanks to you! Click here to see next week's shopping list of items needed. Come see us next Monday, December 21 between 9-11am. MESSIAH COUNCIL will be hosting!

TOYS FOR PETS AT PATH All God's Creatures, Messiah's Animal Ministry is hosting a Pet Toy Drive for the pets at the Navigation Center for the homeless in Placentia run by PATH (People Assisting the Homeless). The center allows residents to have pets and we want to bless our furry friends this Christmas. Please bring new toys for dogs or cats on Sundays or to our Monday Drive Thru between 9-11am through the end of December.

THANK YOU BOOK GROUP! Thanks again to Messiah Book Group for hosting last week's Drive Thru. All are welcome to join the Book Group's monthly discussion of a particular book. For more information please contact Brenda Gaumer.  Learn more about this group here by watching this video!

STILL TIME TO MAKE YOUR PLEDGE We cannot buy God's love or salvation. But we can give back as a grateful response. Consider investing in your faith and giving in a way that reflects your gratitude. Returning to God a percentage of your income regularly is a step toward forging a stronger faith and generous joy! CLICK HERE to make 2021 GIVING PLEDGE

These Yorba Linda bears are having fun preparing for Christmas. They are always up to something each day! They bring lots of joy to many people who drive by or see their picture! If you want to follow them you can find them on Instagram @lulusbigbears or they have their own page on Facebook called Lulu's Big Bears.

There are a total of 12 Peanuts Christmas chalk art drawings on the wall at McCormick and Bastanchury in Placentia. Get some fresh air and check them out if you get a chance!

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