Friday, January 23, 2026
7 Hear, O Lord, when I cry aloud;
be gracious to me and answer me!
8 You have said, “Seek my face.”
My heart says to you,
“Your face, Lord, do I seek.”
9 Hide not your face from me.
Turn not your servant away in anger,
O you who have been my help.
Cast me not off; forsake me not,
O God of my salvation!
Psalm 27:7–9
Sunday Worship Service
Third Sunday after the Epiphany – Contemporary Praise Service
Isaiah 9:1-4
1 Corinthians 1:10-18
Matthew 4:12-25
The ZOOM meeting ID for all hybrid services 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.
2025 Offering/Tax Statements – Sent!
Tax statements were emailed to your email address on file this week and a few I know to send snail mail. If you need a paper copy mailed to you, please call the office or email Melody melody@messiah-lutheran.us.
Offering Envelopes
New Offering Envelopes are in the Narthex and available to take home.
Ladies Ministry Schedule Change
The Ladies Ministry potluck lunch and fellowship is moving to the SECOND WEDNESDAY of each month.
Please join us Wednesday, February 11 at 12:00 noon.
A Note From Darlene – Sock Drive
We collected and donated 181 pair of socks!
133 pairs of adult sox were divided between the Armory and Rebele Family Shelter
48 pairs of children's socks were gratefully received by Hope's Closet.
Thanks for being awesome!
Thursday Morning Bible Study
Thursday at 9:30am.
Zoom meeting ID: 450 934 553
Call the office at (831)423-8330 for Passcode.
You may also “listen” to the study by calling: 1 669 900 6833.
Access the room using a smartphone, tablet or computer using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/450934553?pwd=VW13cmxaWU9TeW02c2JGMnZVRDNJQT09
MLC Birthdays & Anniversaries
None this week
Agnus Day
Well, if you put it like that…
Preschool Update
Looking for house to rent
Teacher Robyn, who has taught at our preschool for over 25 years, is looking for a house to rent. 2 bedroom and allows a sweet dog. Her son is a junior at SCHS so would prefer close to Westside if possible
Please contact gretchenthigpen@gmail.com
To give a donation via the Preschool’s Amazon Wish List, please click https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2KIFUH7B16OPX, or the blue button:
General Fund Donation
If you would like to donate 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 we can include it in your offering statement.
