GROW UP

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

New Member Class - Sundays, Jan 12 - Feb 16 - 9:30am-10:30am

Mark Muenchow, mmuenchow@messiahokc.org, 946-0681

If you are interested in joining Messiah, or just want a little Lutheran 101 refresher, please plan on attending. This is a great way for Pastor to get to learn about you, and you to learn about Messiah. For more info and to sign up, please contact Pastor Muenchow.      

 

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

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 - Everyone His Witness, Pastor Myron Harms, South Pod 7E

Living Waters Class - Romans, Mike Marino, South Pod 9E

Women of the Word - 1&2 Peter, Linda Hinkle, Conf. Rm 15E

Young Adults Bible Class, Katie Weber, Prayer Chapel

Parents Class - Creating a Culture of Grace, Linda Stark, Choir Room 17W

Opportunities to Grow Together

Men with a Mission - Tuesday, January 21- 6pm

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

Join us for dinner and Bible Study. Contact Myron if you are able to join in.

Thursday Evening Bible Class - 1st, 2nd 3rd John - Myron Harms - Church Chapel - 6pm

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

Sisters in Christ Women’s Bible Study - Starts again Jan 8

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

Join us for fellowship and studying the book of Romans. All women are invited. Contact Kathy Brown if you are interested. 

Saturday Morning Bible Class - Saturdays, January 18 & 25 - 9:30am - Mike Marino - Church Chapel

Mike Marino, 469-951-1921

New class topic will be The Who, What, When, Where & Why of Revelation. Class meets on 3rd and 4th Saturdays of the month. Contact Mike if interested.

Youth & Families

Wed Night Family Programs! - Wednesdays 5:45pm-7:45pm - Messiah Gym - Start up for 2025 is January 15!

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

Our Wednesday Family Programs for youth from 4 years old on up through high school and their parents and families has begun. Meals, classes and connection time begin on this night. All ages are included in this program. Sign ups, volunteer or questions can be directed to Amber.

Youth Upcoming Events & Opportunities

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

ENJOY YOUR CHRISTMAS BREAK! 

TEAM/WED FAMILY NIGHT begins again, Wednesday, January 15!

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

Messiah Youth Change Jars - National Youth Gathering Fundraiser

Amber Runge, arunge@messiahokc.org, 405-501-1706

Please consider taking a jar from the Narthex to pray, support and financially help send our youth the LCMS Youth Gathering in New Orleans this summer. Sign your name on the clipboard when you take a jar so we know who has taken one home.  

It's Getting Colder and Our Free Little Food Pantry Needs Supplies

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

Messiah’s collection spots for our food pantries are now located in the Narthex. (The public pantry is now relocated for 24hr access on the West side of the building along Portland Ave) The pantries are getting a lot of use lately and are currently running low on food. Donations can simply be placed in the lobby cabinets whenever you are at the Messiah building. Non-perishables, snacks, easy to open foods, toiletries and bottled drinks are all needed. Volunteers are always needed to regularly transfer food from the collection cabinets to the outdoor pantry on a regular basis. Contact Kelly for additional info

Messiah Youth Shoe Drive - Now Thru May 1

Amber Runge, arunge@messiahokc.org, 405-501-1706

Send your good condition shoes around the world to those in need or who don’t have access to shoes like we do plus you can help us raise funds for the National Youth Gathering this summer. Drop shoes off in the marked boxes in the Narthex. If you have any questions, contact Amber. 

Collect Those Pull Tabs

Don’t forget to save your aluminum can pull tabs! 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. A big thank you to all who donated in a big way in 2024.

Serve at Regional Food Bank - Saturday, January 25 - Sign up by January 11 - Open to ALL

Amber Runge, arunge@messiahokc.org, 405-501-1706

Let’s come together as a Messiah community, and serve alongside each other to help make our community a better place. Ages 13+ are welcome to serve. Please sign up by January 11. For additional details, contact Amber. 

MESSIAH LUTHERAN SCHOOL & MESSIAH EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

NOW ENROLLING - 24-25 Second Semester - Fully Accredited - Preschool 3 thru 8th Grade 

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

We are now accepting applications for the second semester of the school which begins in January. Our wonderful Messiah Lutheran School offers education for students from Preschool 3 through the 8th Grade. Take a virtual tour and meet our teachers at messiahlutheranschool.com. Or call Sara and schedule a tour today. All of your questions and need for information can be directed to our School Administrator, Sara Cage. 

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Monthly Prayer Group - Thursday, February 6 - 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, February 8 - 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.

January S.O.A.R. Movie & Lunch - Friday, January 17 - 11am - South Pod

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

At our January gathering, we will be showing a movie that you will enjoy and will serve a lunch as well. Movie begins at 11am. Call the church office if you are able to join us.

Living Water Women’s Epiphany Retreat - Saturday, January 18 - 1pm-4pm

Margy Muenchow, 405-659-9249

Our theme for this event is “Bringing Our Gifts to the Newborn King.” Volunteers are needed to provide tea sandwiches, pastries, and sweet treats. Contact Margy for addtiional info. More information will be forthcoming.

LCMS OK District Church Planting Meeting for Piedmont Area - Sat., Jan. 25 - 12:00pm 

Please RSVP - Pastor Daniel Ross, ross.c.daniel@gmail.com

All who are interested in a possible church plant in the Piedmont area, and how they might support it, are invited to this information meeting. Please RSVP. Contact Pastor Ross for details.