Fall Kick Off Fun!

Thanks to everyone who helped make our "Back in the Saddle" Kick Off event possible last Saturday and thanks to all came. It was quite the shindig! There was something for everyone with a Chili Cookoff (congrats 1st place winners, Dave & Donna Mard!), bounce houses, pony rides, musical chairs bingo, country concert, crafts, and more! What a great way to kick off fall here at Messiah! We have so many pictures to share, we put together a short video. Click the link below to watch! You can also find photos and videos on Instagram and Facebook. Follow us!

Click here to watch our VIDEO!

If you missed the COUNTRY CONCERT you can watch here!

Join us on Sunday!

Endurance and Patience

September 18

Join us this Sunday at 8:30am or 10:15am to hear the next message in this new series!

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.

We look forward to seeing you!

Teacher Recognition

This Sunday, Sept 18

We are recognizing Messiah Preschool Teachers as well as ALL Teachers this Sunday at the 10:15am service. We are grateful for all you do and want to thank you! Wishing every teacher an amazing year!

New Adult Forum

Begins this Sunday, Sept 18!

American Christianity contains a unique blend of ideas from a variety of religious traditions and popular culture. Join Jake Bach for “Religion in America: Reformers, Revivalists, Radicals and Rogues,” a look at the religious leaders who still influence us, what they believed, and how we got to where we are today. This 4-week series begins Sunday, September 18th at 10 am in the Fellowship Room. Grab coffee and a donut and join in!

Click here to join the Adult Forum group and stay informed

Student Ministries BBQ

This Sunday, Sept 18 at 6:30pm

All Jr. High and High School students are invited to a Back to School BBQ on Sunday, September 18 from 6:30-8:30pm in the Youth Center/Patio. The event is FREE and includes hamburgers, hot dogs, sides, games, worship and fellowship with our friends from Community Lutheran and Our Saviors Lutheran. Invite your friends and join us!

Questions? Please contact Adam Campbell, Student Ministries Director.

Welcome Back Pastor Bob & Jeannie!

What a Beautiful Sunday!

It was a special Sunday for Pastor Bob and Jeannie with family present, including their 1-year-old granddaughter, Helaena who Pastor Bob baptized! What a joy to share in this celebration.

Book Group in 2 Days

Saturday, Sept 17 at 4pm

All are invited to join the discussion of the Book Group's September read, "The Last Thing He Told Me" by Laura Dave. Meet at 4pm in the Fellowship Room. If you have questions, please contact Jan Coe.

Monthly Drive Thru

Thanks for Supporting the Pantry!

Your ongoing support of Caring Hands Food Pantry feeds over a hundred families each week. Thank you so much. Please remember we collect donations every Sunday. Please see the updated list of needs for the Pantry in September.

Click here to see the SEPTEMBER shopping list

Come see us on Monday, October 3rd between 9-11am. Equal Exchange Coffee will also be sold so plan to stock up on your favorites! We hope to see many of you!

Fresh Perspectives on Paul

Not Too Late to Sign Up!

This study began yesterday, but it's not too late to sign up! Meet on Wednesdays at 4pm or 7pm. The 4pm session is in person at Messiah. The 7pm session is a hybrid format, available on Zoom or in person in Room 117 of the Life Center. Led by Pastor Jay.

Get more info and Sign up here!

Congregational Meeting

Sept 25 at 11:30am

All are invited to attend and engage on Sunday, September 25 at 11:30am in the Worship Center.

Meeting Agenda:

• Install leaders elected in June

• Approve minutes for the past 12 months of Congregational meetings

• Review the audited financials for FY22 which closed on June 30

German Shepherd Rescue of OC

THANKS Messiah!

Thanks again to everyone who supported All God's Creatures bake sale last month! $448 was raised and donated to GSROC. They sent us the heartfelt thank note below. All God's Creatures meets the first Saturday of each month at 9am on the Church Patio. Bring your dog to go for a walk, followed by a meeting and breakfast. Questions? Contact Oralle D'Orsi.

Thin Spaces Women's Group

Begins Oct 4 at 7pm

Their fall book is The Book of Joy, by Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama. Women of all ages are welcome to join the fun of learning and sharing together as we grow in spirit and community!

All women are invited to this third year of "Thin Spaces." These Tuesday nights are significant times when we focus on the beauty of hearing God's voice in the everyday moments and everyday stories that become those thin spaces where we see God's presence in our lives, and heaven and earth come closer!

Sign up here!

JEREMY CAMP

Free Virtual Concert & Interview

Goes Through Sunday, Sept 18

You are invited to a FREE Jeremy Camp virtual Concert & Interview. Please visit the Facebook page, Highway Group-Thrivent . Scroll to the Jeremy Camp Concert information and click the link to register. Once registered you will receive a link via email. Access to the concert is September 12-18 on demand. Any questions, please call the Thrivent office of Rob & Matthew Burns at 714-525-4360.

Sunday Altar Flowers

Just 1 Date Left in 2022!

Dec 11

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. Sign up on Sundays at the Information Center or online below.

Click here to sign up