BACK IN THE SADDLE KICK OFF

SATURDAY SEPT 10th AT 4:30pm!

It's just two days away! Rain or Shine, Messiah is ready to have a rootin' tootin' good time with all of you! We have adjusted our planning to fit the forecasted weather. So rest assured, you'll stay dry inside to enjoy food and music if it's raining or you'll enjoy cooler temps outside if the rain has passed!  There will be a variety of activities for kids (and adults!) like Bingo, Bounce House, Crafts and Games all throughout the evening, as well as food and entertainment! Bring your smiles for a photo opportunity!

 4:30pm Arrival

5pm Chili contest/dinner

6pm Live Country Music

6:30pm Closing & Chili Award

What a fun way to welcome everyone back to Messiah for fall. Let's get "Back in the Saddle" and kick things off and welcome back Pastor Bob and Jeannie! Invite friends and family! The more the merrier!

Watch a fun video from Libby about the event here! 

We still need some items for our potluck, please consider signing up. See what's still needed here.

Join us on Sunday for a New Series!

Pilgrimage: Walking a Path of Faith

September 11

Join us this Sunday at 8:30am or 10:15am to hear the first 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!

Welcome Back Pastor Bob & Jeannie!

Sunday, September 11

All are invited to welcome Pastor Bob and Jeannie on Sunday, September 11. Pastor Bob will preach at 8:30am and 10:15am. It will be an extra special day for them with family present, including their 1-year-old granddaughter, Helaena who Pastor Bob will baptize at the 10:15am service. What a special way to celebrate Grandparents' Day! We hope to see you there!

Monthly Drive Thru

Thanks for Supporting the Pantry!

Thanks to some of our Church Staff for hosting our Drive Thru this week! They're excited to get "Back in the Saddle" this weekend at our Fall Kickoff on Saturday at 4:30-7pm! We hope to see you there! Your ongoing support of Caring Hands Food Pantry feeds over a hundred families each week. We had a huge haul this week that made its way to the Pantry! 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!

LIVING VINE WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY

Started Today, but it's

Not Too Late to Sign Up!

What a beautiful setup they had today thanks to Kim Gebhardt. If you haven't signed up, but would like to, it's not too late! All women are invited to join Messiah's longest running Women's Bible Study Group, Living Vine. This fall they will be studying, "John 1-12, Part 1: The Living Word of God" by Douglas Connelly.

Meet in the Joy Center on Thursdays at 9:15am for breakfast and devotion before breaking out into small groups.

Get more info and Sign up here!

Coffee & Donuts with Pastors

Pastor Bob and Pastor Jay were excited to welcome our Preschool families with coffee and donuts this week! What fun to see these smiling faces!

New Adult Study

Fresh Perspectives on Paul

Begins Next Week!

Paul, also sometimes referred to by his Jewish name Saul, is credited with writing 13 of the books contained in the New Testament. Much of the book of Acts, written by Luke, is dedicated to the story of how Paul helped spread Christianity throughout the Roman Empire. Paul gets more ink in the New Testament than anybody except Jesus. 

Yet, Paul has sometimes been misunderstood because Western Christians didn’t properly understand the culture and context of First Century Judaism. In this seven (7) week series we will explore both (1) how Paul’s thought was shaped by First Century Judaism and the conflicts with the ideology of the Roman Empire, and (2) how Paul rethought, reworked, and reimagined concepts from Judaism through the lens of Jesus, the Messiah, and the Holy Spirit.   

Meet Wednesdays, beginning September 14, at 4pm or 7pm. The 4pm session will be in person at Messiah. The 7pm session will be a hybrid format, available on Zoom or in person in Room 117 of the Life Center. Led by Pastor Jay.

Sign up here!

New Adult Forum

Begins September 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

THANK YOU, MESSIAH!

Summer Pet Donations for

Placentia Navigation Center

Note from Angie Lo, Community Affairs Associate

Thank you for your continuous support of the Placentia Navigation Center. Your assistance allows us to help those in Orange County who need it most, those without a permanent place to call home. As our unhoused participants seek stable housing, we provide them with the resources they need along the way. Of course, this includes caring for their furry friends! Included are some photos of the many pets at the center that you have helped. The wellbeing of these pets gives their owners peace of mind to focus on caring for their own needs. Similarly, we can focus our efforts in providing help and services for our participants so they can make it home. Again, we are grateful for all the love that you have shown, both towards the center and the people and animals we serve. Thank you for all you do.

JEREMY CAMP

Free Virtual Concert & Interview

September 12-18

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 2 Dates Left in 2022!

Sept 18 & 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

Volunteers Needed

at Charity's Closet

Volunteers are needed at Charity's Closet, the Placentia thrift shop supporting HIS-OC (Homeless Intervention Services of Orange County). Openings are available in all areas, including serving customers during shop hours, receiving and processing donations, sorting and pricing items to go into the shop. A special need is for drivers to transport items that can't be used to other venues for about an hour once a week. The shop is open Thursday-Sunday, 12-4pm.

For more information, please email Lynda Baker.