GROW UP

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

Ash Wednesday - Lent Begins - Wednesday, February 22

Worship at 12:15am or 7:15pm

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the worship season of Lent, and a time of deep introspection for 6 weeks leading up to Easter. Alll are welcome at attend in person or virtually.

Lenten Season - Amazing Grace - Wednesday Midweek Worship

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the writing of “Amazing Grace” we will have a special Midweek series that ties the words of the beloved song to our lives today as Christ’s disciples. Next Wednesday on March 1 (12:15 & 7:15 worship times) and we will focus on Isaiah 6:7 “We see God’s amazing grace at work in the life of the prophet Isaiah, who proclaimed to God’s people the salvation that was to come through the Suffering Servant”

Sunday Worship In-Person or Live at 8:15am or 10:45am on I Heart Messiah OKC on Facebook

GROW IN

Connecting in the Word with other believers

 Sunday School Classes

2year olds - 5 year olds - Child Care Area

Kingdom Kids (1st - 5th Grade) - Multipurpose Room 45E

Middle School (6th, 7th & 8th Grade) - Youth Room

High School Youth (7th - 12th Grade) - Youth Room

Adult Sunday Morning Bible Classes

New Classes Begin January 8!

Amazing Grace, Pastor Mark Muenchow, South Pod 8E

The Story, Pastor Myron Harms, S. Pod 7E

A Journey Through the Book of Acts, Mike Marino, South Pod 9E

The Story, Linda Hinkle, Conf. Room 15E

Messiah Young Adults, Angee Allen, Church Chapel

Sunday Morning Bible Class

Crossways Bible Class - The Story - Pastor Myron Harms, South Pod 8E

The Crossways Bible Class is finishing up the last part of THE STORY which focuses on the work of the disciples and the beginning of the church.

Women of the Word Class - The Story - Linda Hinkle - Conference Room 15E

This class for the women of Messiah is meeting in the Conference Room and continue their exploration of God’s message of salvation as it is shared in THE STORY. 

Amazing Grace - Pastor Mark - S. Pod 8

Pastor Mark will begin a new Lenten Bible study series in honor of the 250th anniversary of the song “Amazing Grace”. All are welcome to join. 

A Journey Through the Book of Acts - Mike Marino - S. Pod 9E

Join us for a new class on the Book of Acts. This is an important book for us because it confirms that the power of the Holy Spirit we read about, still transforms our lives today.  

Young Adult Bible Class - Angee Allen - Church Chapel

This class is currently looking at God's plan of salvation that is shared with us in the Old and New Testaments.

Weekday Bible Class Opportunities

Men with a Mission - Tues, March 21 - 6pm

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

On this date, we will meet for dinner and a Bible study. All men are invited. Contact Myron if you plan to attend.



Thursday Evening Bible Class - Equipped - Church Chapel - 6:00pm

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

The Thursday Evening Bible Class is meeting every Thursday. We are doing a study called Equipped: The Armor of God for Everyday Struggles. This study is open to all and we hope that you will join us.

Men's Thursday Morning Devotional Breakfast - Thursdays - 8am - Scissortail Diner

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

This weekly event is open to any and all men. Come and join us at 50th and Portland for good food and good company.

Sisters in Christ Bible Study - Wednesdays - 9:30am - S. Pod

Kathy Brown, katbrown428@gmail.com, 405-519-5049 

Our weekly class has resumed, and we are continuing our study, Significant: 6 Ordinary Women and One Extraordinary God by Rachel Risner. Please join us for a time to break open The Word and have fellowship with one another. Please contact Kathy Brown if you have questions.

Annual Messiah Men’s Retreat - Life Together - Friday, March 3 thru Sunday, March 5

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

Our annual Men’s Retreat is happening in March at Camp Lutherhoma. Our theme for the weekend is Life Together, as we will take time to explore how God transforms our lives through faith. Cost for the whole weekend inlcuding meals, housing and materials is $100. Scholarship funds are available if needed. Contact Pastor Myron to learn more about this event. 

GROW OUT

Connecting people in my life to Christ through the Word

Meals on Wheels Needs Volunteers!

Louise Jennings, stmljennings@gmail.com, 405-570-3444

Meal prep, meal packaging, delivery drivers and more are needed to help get meals to our neighbors in need every Monday. Please contact Louise for more information.

The Cupboards Are VERY Bare - Our Free Little Food Pantry Needs Consistent & Continuous Food (and toiletries)

Kelly Baker, sew_sweetbk@hotmail.com, 405-250-9425

Messiah's public food pantries - located at the church office entrance and the main church entrance - is running low on food. Specifically, we are asking for shelf-stable, ready to eat food such as: pop-top canned goods (meats, fruit, vegs, soup), baby food, and protein bars. We also need toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, and toilet paper. Donations can simply be placed in the cabinets whenever you are at the Messiah building.

Collect Those Pull Tabs

As you gather with friends and family 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

EARLY ENROLLMENT SEASON - 2023-2024 School Year - Preschool 3 thru 8th Grade - 

Early Enrollment Deadline and Discounts end March 1, 2023

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

Our wonderful Messiah Lutheran School is now accepting applications for the 23-24 school year. Several discounts are available for early enrollment,. Take a virtual tour and meet our teachers at messiahlutheranschool.com. Or call Sara and schedule an in person tour today. All of your questions and need for information can be directed to our School Administrator, Sara Cage.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

March S.O.A.R. Fellowship - Managing Today’s Roadways - Friday, March 17 - 11am - S. Pod

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

Come hear Messiah member, Dick Stolpe, share his insightful ideas on how to manage today’s highways and biways. Our program begins at 11am followed by a great meal. If you plan to attend, please contact the church office by Wednesday, March 15 to let us know that you can join us.

2022 Giving Statements Have Been Emailed

Donna Wells, donnawells.okc@gmail.com, 405-833-8782

If you have an email address in Messiah’s database a link to your 2022 offering/giving statement was emailed to you on January 4th. If you did not receive the email, please check your spam/junk folder. If you have recently changed your email address, please update it with the church office. If you prefer a

printed statement be mailed, please contact Donna Wells.

Monthly Prayer Group - Thursday, March 2 - 6pm - Messiah Prayer Chapel

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

We are starting a new monthly Prayer Group which will meet on the 1st Thursdays of the month. If you have a particular prayer request for the group or would be interested in joining this group for this time of prayer, please contact Pastor Myron.

‘Set Apart to Serve’ - LCMS Congregation Survey - March 15 Deadline

Is there a young man in your congregation you would like to encourage to consider becoming a pastor? How about someone who would be a great Lutheran school teacher, deaconess or DCE? Jesus told us to pray for such workers. Along with our prayers, the LCMS has begun this intentional effort to encourage young people to consider church work as their career. Your opinion can help. Please take a brief survey at lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve-survey and let us know how you think Set Apart to Serve can be beneficial to your congregation.