Friday, January 17, 2025
5 The Lord bless you from Zion!
May you see the prosperity of Jerusalem
all the days of your life!
6 May you see your children’s children!
Peace be upon Israel!
Psalm 128:5-6
Sunday Worship Services
The Second Sunday after the Epiphany - Traditional Service
Isaiah 62:1–5
1 Corinthians 12:1–11
John 2:1–11
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.
Chinese New Year Celebration 1-26
Following the Sunday worship (11:30 AM to 12:30 PM ) on the afternoon of the 26th this month. We will hold a Spring Festival celebration in 2025. Please contact us for the program arrangement of the event if you have any. New and old friends are welcome to bring their own food (not required for international students) to join us. Please reserve your time and register as soon as possible. Happy year of snake 2005!
-Pastor Li
Thank You!
"In everything give thanks..." 1 Thessalonians 5:18
This year especially I want to thank all those that contributed to the Christmas Gift that was given to me. It came at a good time! Over the last few months my main laptop computer has been having problems charging, and I thought no problem, it is under warranty. Two weeks ago, I discovered that the plug where the charging cords plug in was not covered under warranty and was considered normal wear and tear of use to fail. Your gift at this time will help me purchase a replacement computer. The timing of the gift was perfect. Thank you so much for remembering me this Christmas. May God bless our New Year together!
Southern California Fires
Many of us have see the news and seen pictures and images of the devastation that has happened in the fires of Southern California. Many of us may also have connections to the area. My wife's Uncle and Aunt, cousins lost their homes to the fires in Pacific Palisades. I encourage you to pray for those whose lives have been affected by the fires. We also pray for all first responders, as well all the leadership as they work in response to this catastrophe.
†Peace
Pastor Rick
Offering Envelopes
New Offering Envelopes are in the Narthex.
In order to use excess envelopes and save resources, we are no longer using the numbered envelopes. Please make sure you write your name on the envelope if you are inserting cash.
2024 Offering/Tax Statements
Tax statements will be emailed to your email address on file prior to January 31. If you would like a paper copy mailed to you via USPS, please call the office or email Melody.
melody@messiah-lutheran.us
Thursday Morning Bible Study
Thursday at 9:30am.
Zoom meeting ID: 450 934 553
Call the office at (831)423-8330 for the passcode.
You may also “listen” to the service 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
Jim, Don H, Anthony, & Ann
Agnus Day
We’re not sure that we can live up to your promises.
Preschool Update
MLP has updated their classroom wish list on Amazon. Please check it out.
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.
