GROW UP

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

Thanksgiving Eve Worship - Wed., November 27 - 12:15pm & 7:15pm

You and your family are invited to begin your holiday weekend by joining us in grateful worship for all of the good gifts and blessings we have been given through God. All are welcome as we give thanks. 

Advent Prayer Vigils -Wednesdays, Dec. 4, 11, & 17 - 12:00pm-12:15pm

You are invited to come for a brief prayer vigil in Messiah Sanctuary from 12:00-12:15 before Advent services each Wednesday in Advent. The Advent Worship Service will begin at 12:15

 

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 - Exploring the End Times, 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 - 5 Apology Languages, Linda Stark, Choir Room 17W

Opportunities to Grow Together

Men with a Mission - Tuesday, November 19 - 6pm

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

We will be enjoying a meal together and discussing our meals to the homeless . Contact Myron if you are able to join in.

Thursday Evening Bible Class - 1 & 2 Thessalonians - Myron Harms - Church Chapel - 6pm

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

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

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 - Saturday, November 23 - 9am - Mike Marino - Church Chapel

Mike Marino, 469-951-1921

New class meeting on 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. Contact Mike if interested.

Youth & Families

NEW! Parents Class - The 5 Apology Languages - Sundays, 9:30am-10:30am - Music Room 11W

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

Bring your kids to spend time with their friends and Jesus, while you get some adult time. In this class, we will learn how meaningful apologies can make your friendships, family and marriage stronger than ever before. All are welcome. Questions? Contact Amber. 

Wed Night Family Programs! - Wednesdays 5:45pm-7:45pm - Messiah Gym

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

SNL (Sunday Night Live) 9th-12th Grade Youth

Sunday, November 24 - 5pm-8:30pm

We’ll have games, friends to hang out with, dinner (bring $10) and Bibile Study. 

Jr. High Noon - 6th-8th Grade Youth - Sunday, November 24 - 12:00pm-3:30pm

Signup for the youth potluck, and then afterwards, we will have fun and get into the Word.

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

Food for the Body & Soul - Volunteers Needed - Now thru Thursday, Nov. 28

Prepare, Package and Deliver Thanksgiving Meals

Melissa Eisenhauer, melissa@okyouthexpo.org, 405-642-9942

Help prepare, package or deliver 300+ Thanksgiving meals in this annual Messiah tradition. All hands are needed to make this another successful event. To sign up for a task that meets your skillset, contact Melissa. She can answer all your questions.

Operation Christmas Child - Volunteers Needed - Nov 18-25

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

Messiah is an official Drop-Off Location again for the 4th year now. We are in search of volunteers to be Greeters, Hosts, Unloaders and Packers as we assist those dropping off packages at Messiah. Contact Amber to sign up. 

Poinsettia & Greenery Youth Fundraiser - November 10-24

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

Greenery available to purchase on Sundays & Wednesdays. Order poinsettias today to arrive in Decemeber. Red, white & pink poinsettia’s available. For more info, contact Amber. 

Our Free Little Food Pantries are in Need

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) 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 LUTHERAN SCHOOL & MESSIAH EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

MLS Christmas Musical - Arrest These Merry Gentlemen - Wednesday, December 11

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

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

You are invited to experience the joy of Christmas through the muscial talents of our Messiah Lutheran School students. This musical is a caper involving a peace officer investigating an alleged gang of joyfully-rowdy shepherds. Two convenient times for you to attend!

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Young Adults - Friendsgiving - Saturday, November 23- 6:00pm

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

Calling all Messiah young adults (college+ age). Come together to enjoy good food and good friends and celebrate all we are thankful for. Questions? Contact Amber. 

Monthly Prayer Group - Thursday, December 5 - 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, December 7 - 9am-11am - S. Pod

Paula Harms, 405-326-1820

All women are invited to join in monthly 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.

Voter’s Meeting - Sunday November 24 - 12noon - South Pod

We need all Messiah voting members to attend so that we can have a quorum and get through our business.

On the agenda:

• 2025 Budget Discussion and Approval 

• Proposed change to Constitution and By-laws, allow rostered workers who are members to also be voting members

The Voter’s meeting will begin immediately after the 10:45 worship service. A meal will be served by the Youth and a free will offering to help raise funds for next year’s National Youth Gathering. Child care provided.

For more information, contact Pastor Muenchow or President Michael Taylor.

November Seniors Thanksgiving Celebration Luncheon - Fri, Nov. 15 - 11am - South Pod

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

Join us for our annual S.O.A.R. Thanksgiving Celebration with turkey and all the fixings. Call the church office if you are able to join us.