Friday, May 15, 2026
1 God shall arise, his enemies shall be scattered;
and those who hate him shall flee before him!
2 As smoke is driven away, so you shall drive them away;
as wax melts before fire,
so the wicked shall perish before God!
3 But the righteous shall be glad;
they shall exult before God;
they shall be jubilant with joy!
4 Sing to God, sing praises to his name;
lift up a song to him who rides through the deserts;
his name is the Lord;
exult before him!
Psalm 68:1-4
Sunday Worship Service
Seventh Sunday of Easter – Traditional Service
Acts 1:12-26
1 Peter 4:12-19; 5:6-11
John 17:1-11
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.
Church Potluck THIS SUNDAY!
Please join us THIS Sunday 5/17 for an all church Potluck Lunch and Fellowship. Bring your favorite dish to share and show off your culinary talents!
Voters Meeting & Potluck
Sunday June 7th, 11:00am following worship in Johnson Hall.
Please bring a dish to share!
The Board has planned our annual Congregational Meeting for June 7th.
The Agenda includes:
- State of the Messiah Lutheran Mission
- State of the Organ
- Financial Report 2025-2026
- Election of Board of Directors:
- Tim Morgan, Jonathon Mueller, and Shirley Busch were nominated.
- Adoption of 2026-2027 Budget
- Proposal of improvements for Upper Room and Garage Apartment as future transitional Pastoral Housing.
Board Brief
The January – April 2026 Board Briefs are posted to the website.
Click this link: https://mlcsantacruz.360unite.com/board-briefs
Or there are some printed hard copies in the Narthex for pickup.
Todd Newberry Memorial
The family of Todd Newberry, our Spring Street neighbor, has invited those that knew him to his Memorial Service.
Sunday, 5/23, 2-4pm.
Please call the office for the family contact, they are asking for RSVP.
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
When reading Jesus’ prayers, it’s always advised to attend to the fine print.
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.
