MESSIAH NEWS & UPDATES

News for the Week of December 1, 2025

Messiah Lutheran Church & School

3600 Northwest Expressway, Oklahoma City, OK 73112

405-946-0681

messiahokc.org


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GROW UP

Connecting with God through weekly worship and spending time daily in the Word with God


Advent Midweek Worship - Wed., Dec. 3 - 12:15pm & 7:15pm

Special worship service to begin our season of Advent.


Christmas Choir Cantata of Lessons and Carols - Sunday, Dec. 14, 10:00am ONE SERVICE

On this Sunday worship service, our Sanctuary Choir will present special music. Time to sing along with Christmas carols will also be a part of the service. Make note that there is only one worship service on this Sunday morning.


Advent Carol Sing-Along Worship - Wed., Dec. 17 - 12:15pm Only 5:30pm Caroling at Bellevue

Bring your voice to sing your favorite Christmas carols. 


Advent & Christmas Services at Messiah

Mark your calendar now to worship and celebrate at Messiah.

MLS Christmas Musical   Wednesday, Dec., 10  12:15pm & 6:30pm                 

Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship  Wednesday, December 24  5:00pm & 7:00pm

Christmas Day Worship with Communion  Thursday, December 25  10:00am     


Live Streaming Worship - Now on YouTube - Messiah Lutheran Church OKC

Watch us now, live, on YouTube for live-streaming worship services!  Be sure to subscribe and click on the notification bell so that you won't miss a thing. Just go to:

https://youtube.com/@messiahlutheranchurchokc1185?si=592I2Lb1To1Msl52 Be sure to click on the "Live" videos


Sunday Worship In-Person or Live at 8:15am or 10:45am on Facebook or YouTube


Nursery Child Care provided during worship services in Prayer Chapel (CPR + First Aid trained staff)

Parents are also welcome to sit in the nursery

with their child and the service can be streamed and

viewed on the tv in that room.

GROW IN

Connecting in the Word with other believers


Child & Youth Sunday Classes

Little Kingdom (Kids 2 - Kindergarten) - Prayer Chapel

Kingdom Kids (1st - 5th Grade) - Art Room 13W

Youth Group (6th-12th Grade) - Youth Room 29E


Adult Sunday Morning Bible Classes

Classes Begin on Fresh Start Sunday - September 8


Crossways Bible Class - A Nativity Story, Pastor Myron Harms, South Pod 7E

Living Word Class - Gospel of John, Mike Marino, South Pod 9E

Women of the Word - Life Lessons from John, Linda Hinkle, Room 15E

Young Adults Bible Class, Katie Weber, Prayer Chapel

Parents Class - Reclaiming Childhood for Christianity, Linda Stark, Choir Room 17W

New Member Class, Pastor Mark Muenchow, South Pod 8E


Opportunities to Grow Together


Men with a Mission - Tuesday, December 9 - 6pm - S. Pod

Myron Harms, mharms@messiahokc.org, 946-0681

Join us as we prepare to feed the homeless on Sept 20. Contact Myron if you are able to join in.


Thursday Evening Bible Class - Colossians - Myron Harms - Church Chapel - 6pm

Myron Harms, mharms@messiahokc.org, 405-946-0681


Saturday Morning Bible Class - Saturdays, Dec. 20 & 27 - 9:30am - Mike Marino - Church Chapel

Mike Marino, 469-951-1921

Class topic will be The Book of Ruth. Class meets on 3rd and 4th Saturdays of the month. Contact Mike if interested.


Men’s Thurs Morning Devotional Breakfast - 8:00am - NOW at JIMMY'S EGG, 3741 NW 39th

Myron Harms, mharms@messiahokc.org, 405-946-0681

This weekly get-together happens every Thursday morning. All men are welcome.


Sisters in Christ Women’s Bible Study - Wednesdays, 9:30am - S. Pod

Joyce Baker, rambobaker21@gmail.com, 405-751-4277



Youth & Families


Wednesday Family Nights - Join In! 5:30pm-7:30pm

Last Night for 2025 is December 4

Our Messiah Wednesday Family Nights start with a family style dinner, fun, games, songs and age-specific classes for everyone. We hope that you’ll get your children registered, perhaps sign up to volunteer periodically. We can’t wait to kick this season off in a great way. If you have any questions, please contact Amber.


Youth Upcoming Events & Opportunities




Amber Runge, arunge@messiahokc.org, 501-1706


Youth events and signups can be made on our

Messiah Band App - Click HERE for the link

GROW OUT

Connecting people in my life to Christ through the Word



Socks for the Homeless Annual Drive - Now Thru Dec. 7

Myron Harms, mharms@messiahokc.org, 405-946-0681

Place your socks, hats, caps, gloves and scarves in the special donation box in the Narthex. If you are interested in being part of the distribution on December 13, contact Myron.


Calling All Bakers and Crafters - Sunday, December 7 - Annual LWML Bake Sale & Bazaar

Michelle Daugherty, 405-589-2422

We are seeking anyone interested in donated baked goods or craft items for our Annual Baked Good and Craft Sale. Donations are both welcomed and appreciated. Everyone is encouraged to shop the sale and stock up for the holidays. For details and info, contact Michelle.


Collect Those Aluminum Can Pull Tabs

As you gather with friends and family this fall 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. Next delivery is Mid-December.


Cristo Rey Angel Tree - Return Your Gifts by December 19 & Help Deliver Gifts

Kelly Baker, sewsweet_bk@hotmail.com, 250-9425

The Angel Tree is up and ready for you to choose a child/family to help. If you take an angel from Angel Tree, please return the gifts requested on the angel, wrapped, by December 19 with the child’s name on the outside of the gift. Kelly Baker is your contact person.




MESSIAH LUTHERAN SCHOOL & MESSIAH EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER


Christmas Eve: The Girl Who Saved Christmas - MLS Christmas Musical - Wed, Dec. 10

12:15pm & 6:30pm - Messiah Gym

Sara Cage, scage@messiahokc.org, 405-946-0462

Come out and enjoy a time of mystery, majesty, suspense and celebration all wrapped up in awesome songs and Gospel truth. This event is open to the public and there are two times the program will be offered. Come out, support our Messiah Lutheran School students in their hard work and be carried away in the Christmas spirit. All questions can be directed to Sara.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS


Messiah Family Caroling - Wednesday, December 17 - 5:30pm

Rashelle Foale, 214-732-1729

All ages are invited to share Christ’s love through song at a local retirement home. Afterwards we will gather for a meal and hot cocoa. Sign up or questions, contact Rashelle Foale.


Monthly Prayer Group - Thursday, Dec 4- 6pm - Messiah Prayer Chapel

Myron Harms, mharms@messiahokc.org, 405-946-0681

You are invited to join us for a time of prayer the first Thursday of every month. Have a prayer request? Send them to Pastor Myron to be included in the group’s prayers.


Saturday Morning Monthly Women’s Breakfast - Saturday, Dec 6 - 9am-11am - S. Pod

Paula Harms, 405-326-1820

All women are invited to join in monthly on the first Saturday of the month, for a light breakfast, fellowship and exploration of God’s Word. A free-will offering will be received to help with food costs. Please contact Paula if you plan on attending.


S.O.A.R. Christmas Celebration - Friday, December 19 - 11am - S. Pod

Myron Harms, mharms@messiahokc.org, 405-946-0681

Everyone is invited to bring a sweet or salty favorite snack to share for our celebration time together as well as a simple but nice gift for the Silly Santa gift exchange. Call the church office if you are able to attend.


Griefshare - Saturday, December 13 - 1:00pm - Prayer Chapel

Sarah Faul, sarahfaul@cox.net, 405-708-9115

All of those in the grieving process are invited to participate. For more questions or information, contact Sarah Faul. 


WORSHIP WITH US

SUNDAYS


8:15am

Liturgical Worship


10:45am

Blended Worship

 

8:15am Communion:

1st & 3rd Sundays

 

10:45am Communion:

2nd & 4th Sundays

 

(No Communion on 5th Sundays)


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MESSIAH STAFF

Pastor Mark Muenchow

Senior Pastor

mmuenchow@messiahokc.org

 

Pastor Myron Harms Assistant Pastor

mharms@messiahokc.org

 

Pastor Marvin Henschel

Pastor Emeritus


Amber Runge

Youth & Children's Ministry Director

arunge@messiahokc.org


Lindsey Rollins

Ministry Assistant, Music Teacher, Music Director

lrollins@messiahokc.org


Teresa Laudermilk

Communications Director

tlaudermilk@messiahokc.org


Sara Cage

Messiah School Administrator

scage@messiahokc.org


Linda Stark

Early Childhood Center Director

lstark@messiahokc.org

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