Friday, December 1, 2023
1 Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel,
you who lead Joseph like a flock!
You who are enthroned upon the cherubim, shine forth.
2 Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh,
stir up your might
and come to save us!
3 Restore us, O God;
let your face shine, that we may be saved!
Psalm 80:1-3
Sunday Worship Services
First Sunday in Advent - Traditional Service
Isaiah 64:1-9
1 Corinthians 12:3-9
Mark 13:24-37
Worship service is hybrid:
Onsite & via Zoom.
The ZOOM meeting ID is: 485 087 170.
Access the room using a smartphone, tablet or computer using this link:
https://zoom.us/j/485087170
You may also “listen” to the service without video by calling: +1 669 900 6833.
Midweek Advent Services
- Wed 12/6, 7:00pm
- Wed 12/13, 7:00pm
- Wed 12/20, 7:00pm
The ZOOM meeting ID is: 485 087 170.
Access the room using a smartphone, tablet or computer using this link: https://zoom.us/j/485087170
You may also “listen” to the service without video by calling: +1 669 900 6833.
Midweek of Advent 1
Look Up! The Star of Peace Draws Near
We begin our Advent journey with the most common way to seek peace: possessions. This is the top of our star, the most obvious pursuit of peace, shooting upward without an end in sight. The Advent season knows all about seeking more things. Shopping is in full swing and the promise is that if only we had all the right things, then we would be complete and at peace.
To counter that pursuit of peace by gathering more and more, God intersects us with the words of contentment from Paul. “Now there is great gain in godliness with contentment, for we brought nothing into the world and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content.” (1 Timothy 6:6-8) Join all who have heard His invitation and have followed His star. In Him we have a lasting peace.
Guest Musician this Sunday!
Don’t miss this week’s worship guest musician,
Lars Johannesson, Flute. Sunday 12/3!!
L👀king Ahead – Volunteers Needed!
Living Nativity Volunteers Needed
Saturday, December 16, Volunteers Needed
- Choir – Contact Nancy
- Snacks – Contact Darlene
- Luminary – Contact Gretchen
- Set Up/Lighting/Sound – Contact Pastor
Sunday Supper Next Sunday 12/10
12/10 MENU
Lasagna
Salad
Roll
Dessert
Please call or email the office to RSVP, (831)423-8330 melody@messiah-lutheran.us.
$15.00 each meal.
MLC – Stanford Blood Drive Friday 12/8
SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT
https://sbcdonor.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11808
Online: sbcdonor.org Use sponsor code 2662
Phone: 888-723-7831
Thank You!
Thank You to Gretchen, Shirley, Erin, George, Tami for decorating the Sanctuary last Saturday!
Advent Wreaths Available
Do you have an Advent Wreath?
We have a couple available in the office for $25, and need to place an order if more are needed. Please let the office know if you need one, we have time to order more if we act quickly.
Praise Team is BACK!!
Nancy is calling all Praise Team Members!
Please mark your calendars for rehearsal Thursday 12/7 6:00pm,
and Sunday Worship 12/10.
Contact Nancy and let her know you’re in!!
Christmas Eve Choir
Interested in singing with the choir at the Candles and Carols 11pm Christmas Eve Service?
Please contact Nancy.
Thursday Morning Bible Study
Thursday at 9:30am, we are studying 1 Timothy.
Zoom meeting ID: 450 934 553
Please call the office at (831)423-8330 for passcode.
Access the room using a smartphone, tablet or computer using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/450934553?pwd=VW13cmxaWU9TeW02c2JGMnZVRDNJQT09
You may also “listen” to the service without video by calling: +1 669 900 6833.
MLC Birthdays & Anniversaries
Tami
Please Help Stock the Food Pantry
The office is seeing an increase in people coming to the door needing food assistance.
The Pantry is getting low and specifically needs pop-top canned food items.
Please consider helping:
- Pop-top canned food: tuna/chicken/meat beans, stew, chili, pasta
- Ready-made, shelf stable meals
- Granola/Protein bars
- Nuts
- Can Openers!
Agnus Day
Don’t we all, don’t we all.
Preschool Update
To give a donation via the Preschool’s Amazon Wish List, please click the blue button:
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GENERAL FUND DONATION
If you would like to make a donation to support the ministry of Messiah Lutheran Church, mail your offering to Messiah Lutheran Church, 801 High Street, Santa Cruz CA 95060, or you can make a General Fund donation by clicking below. Please email melody@messiah-lutheran.us a note of each online donation that you make so that we can include it in your offering statement.
