Friday, January 9, 2026
1 Ascribe to the Lord, O heavenly beings,
ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.
2 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name;
worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness.
Psalm 29:1-2
Sunday Worship Service
The Baptism of Our Lord – Contemporary Service
Isaiah 42:1-9
Romans 6:1-11
Matthew 3:13-17
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.
Un-Deck Our Halls!
Please join us and help TODAY 1/9, 10:00am, we have lots to do.
Portals of Prayer
New Portals of Prayer are in the Narthex. Due to an order and shipping mishap we only have a few left. Please let the office know if we need to order more.
Offering Envelopes
New Offering Envelopes will be delivered next week.
There is a box in the Narthex of envelopes for your use this week.
You may take home an entire box when they come in.
Welcome Guest Organist Ethan Williams
Pastor Rice requests your prayers for Ann’s upcoming shoulder surgery and recovery.
Please help us welcome Ethan Williams, he will begin subbing for Ann on Sunday, 1/18.
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.
Preschool Teacher Needed
Our Savior Lutheran Preschool in Salinas is looking for a part time teacher. Please call the church office at 831.422.6352 to speak with Pastor Klemsz for more information, and pass the word on if you have someone in mind that might be perfect for the job!
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
Preschool Update
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.
