MESSIAH NEWS & UPDATES

Week of March 12, 2023

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


Lenten Season - Amazing Grace - Wednesday Midweek Worship - 12:15pm & 7:15pm

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. This Wednesday on March 15 (12:15 & 7:15 worship times) and we will focus on John 9:24 “We witness Jesus bringing sight to a man born blind, giving the man the added spiritual vision to see the amazing grace of God found in Jesus, who heals us all.”



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 is currently teaching a 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, [email protected], 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 - The Story - Church Chapel - 6:00pm

Myron Harms, [email protected], 405-946-0681

The Thursday evening Bible Class is now covering the New Testament portion of The Story which focuses on the birth and ministry of Jesus on through the beginning of the church. All are welcome to join us.  


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

Myron Harms, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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.

GROW OUT

Connecting people in my life to Christ through the Word



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

Kelly Baker, [email protected], 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.


Collecting for Orphan Grain Train Begins March 19

Kelly Baker, [email protected], 405-250-9425

Our Messiah Lutheran Women are collecting items for the Orphan Grain Train. While OGT accepts many items (https://ogtrain.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/05-2022-OGT-Wish-List-REV-2.pdf), our LWML is making a special focus on baby items including clothing, shoes, diapers, stuffed toys, blankets, etc. Start gathering your things now. A collection box will be available in the Narthex starting March 19 and will remain until April 29, when the OGT truck will come to Messiah to pick up our collections. For more info, please contact Kelly Baker.



MESSIAH LUTHERAN SCHOOL & MESSIAH CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER


NOW ENROLLING!- 2023-2024 School Year - Preschool 3 thru 8th Grade - 

Sara Cage, School Administrator, [email protected], 405-946-0462

Our wonderful Messiah Lutheran School is now accepting applications for the 23-24 school year. 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


March S.O.A.R. Fellowship - Driving Do's and Don'ts - Friday, March 17 - 11am - S. Pod

Pastor Myron Harms, [email protected], 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.


Monthly Prayer Group - Thursday, April 6 - 6pm - Messiah Prayer Chapel

Myron Harms, [email protected], 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.


VBS is Coming! Save the Dates! Monday-Friday, June 12-16 

Amber Runge, [email protected], 405-501-1706

Save the date for a crazy cool week for kids and grown-ups at Messiah. In the meantime, if you would like to volunteer or donate, please contact Amber.


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)


ONLINE GIVING
MESSIAH STAFF

Pastor Mark Muenchow

Senior Pastor

[email protected]

 

Pastor Myron Harms Assistant Pastor

[email protected]

 

Amber Runge

Youth & Children's Ministry Director

[email protected]

 

Ken Simon

Music Ministry Director

[email protected]


Currently Vacant

[email protected]


Teresa Laudermilk

Communications Director

[email protected]


Marcia Bogard

Bookkeeper

[email protected]

 

Sara Cage

Messiah School Administrator

[email protected]


Ebony Leverett

Interim Child Care & Learning Center (CCLC) Director

[email protected]

MORE INFO

Prayer Requests


March Birthdays & Anniversaries


Concordia Senior Living Events


Oklahoma District February 2023 E-Newsletter

Oklahoma Lutheran Witness Oklahoma Lutheran Witness March 2023 News


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