MESSIAH NEWS & UPDATES

News for the Week of February 1, 2026

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


24 Hour Prayer Vigil - Starts Saturday, February 14

Cindy Hinkle, CMH117@cox.net, 405-723-8183

Let’s spend 24 hours in prayer together, connecting with God and our community as we seek His will and His blessings. Pray onsite at Messiah or at home. Hosts and pray-ers are needed. Contact Cindy Hinkle for all the details and to sign up.


Ash Wednesday Worship - February 18 - 12:15pm & 7:15pm

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent. Join us for Dying His Death, Living His Life, a special worship series for Lent, that starts on Ash Wednesday, as we remember that Christ enables us to daily die to our sins to live a new life in him. All are welcome to join us for this special worship service.



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 - Wrestling With God, 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, February 17 - 6pm - S. Pod

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


Thursday Evening Bible Class - Boook of Ephesians - Myron Harms - Church Chapel - 6pm

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


Saturday Morning Bible Class - Saturdays, February 21 & 28 - 9:30am - Mike Marino - Church Chapel

Mike Marino, 469-951-1921

Class topic will be The Book of Ruth starting in January. 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

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



Youth & Families


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

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


Messiah Blood Drive - Sunday, February 8 - 8:30am-12noon - Gym

Margy Meunchow, margy.muenchow@att.net, 405-659-9249

 Spread the news far and wide. Roll up your sleeves and sign up to donate blood on this day. Its easy and convenient. Donors receive an exclusive donor champions tshirt from the Oklahoma Blood Institute. Sign up for your time slot today at https://www.yourbloodinstitute.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/686831. If you have questions, please contact Margy Muenchow.


Volunteers Needed to Prepare Once Monthly Meals for Homeless

Margy Muenchow, margy.muenchow@att.net, 405-659-9249

We are seeking volunteers who would like to help provide a meal for the Micah Community Day Shelter in February and March. We thank Susan Schroder, Donna Sudol, Karen and Jonathan Meyer, Connie Dantes and Shelley Cordray and Nancy Gyimah for helping provide meals in November and December. We also appreciate the Women of the Word class for their monetary donations toward this mission. We will plan on serving 30 meals. If you are interested, or need additional information, contact Margy Muenchow.


Help Supply Our Free Food Pantry for Our Neighbors in Need

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

Messiah’s public food pantry in the Narthex needs your donations. Food items can simply be placed in the cabinets whenever you are at the Messiah building. Non-perishables, snacks, easy to open foods and bottled drinks are all needed for our walk-in neighbors. Contact Kelly if you have questions or are interested in assisting with this worthy ministry.



MESSIAH LUTHERAN SCHOOL & MESSIAH EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER


NOW ENROLLING! - 2026-2027 School Year - Preschool 3 thru 8th Grade 

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

Our wonderful Messiah Lutheran School is now accepting applications for the 26-27 school year. Take a virtual tour and meet our teachers at messiahlutheranschool.com. Or call Sara and schedule an in-person tour today. Let your friends, neighbors, family and coworkers know that Messiah is the best school in OKC. All of your questions and need for information can be directed to our School Administrator, Sara Cage.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS


Monthly Prayer Group - Thursday, Feb. 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, Feb 7 - 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. Monthly Program & Lunch - Friday, February 20 - 11am - S. Pod

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

On this Friday, we will have a S.O.A.R. Movie Day. Join us for a time of fellowship and an inspirational movie. Call the church office if you are able to attend.


Women’s February Book Club - Saturday, February 17 - 10:30am - Prayer Chapel

Linda Stark, lstark@messiahokc.org, 405-946-0605

All ladies are invited to join us for a discussion on the book Lineage of Grace: Mary. This is a biblical account of Mary, the mother of Jesus. If you need additional information, please contact Linda Stark. 


ANNUAL MEN’S RETREAT - March 6-8 - Camp Lutherhoma

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

All men are invited to come along on this retreat in March. The cost is $100 per person which covers meals, housing and materials. You can find a brochure in the Narthex of the church. Our retreat theme is Men of the Bible: How God Used Imperfect People to Change the World. Contact Pastor Myron for additional information and to sign up.

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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