Friday, November 13, 2026
1 Lord, you have been our dwelling place
in all generations.
2 Before the mountains were brought forth,
or ever you had formed the earth and the world,
from everlasting to everlasting you are God.
3 You return man to dust
and say, “Return, O children of man!”
4For a thousand years in your sight
are but as yesterday when it is past,
or as a watch in the night.
12 So teach us to number our days
that we may get a heart of wisdom.
Psalm 90:1–4, 12
Sunday Worship Service
Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost – Traditional Service
Zephaniah 1:7-16
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Matthew 25:14-30
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.
Donor Opportunities - Christmas Trees
Dear Members and Friends of Messiah,
Our church has a wonderful tradition of decorating for the Christmas Season, both in the sanctuary and the large outdoor cedar tree.
Last year volunteers gave feedback that the sanctuary tree was shabby, lights were broken and the tree needed replacing. We are replacing the sanctuary tree with a new 12-foot LED lit tree. This should make church decorating much easier.
Next, the lights on the large tree at the corner of High and Spring Streets need tidying up, the winds of last winter broke several of the strings. Thankfully, we do not need to replace the entire set, just replace some.
This requires a tree pruning company to properly place the lights and be sure they are working. It is surprising how many people are associating our church with the beautifully lit tree on the corner.
Altogether we probably need about $4000 for this project. Please prayerfully consider this donation opportunity. Please speak with the Pastor if you have questions.
Work Party
Next Saturday, 11/14, 10:00am
Thanksgiving Fellowship Lunch Sunday
Please join us In Person, In Thanks and Togetherness for a Thanksgiving Fellowship Lunch
Sunday 11/15 after worship in Johnson Hall!
RSVP REQUIRED
Thanksgiving Zoom Worship
Join us in Thanksgiving
Thursday 11/26, 10am
Online Zoom Worship
Help Decorate the Sanctuary
Please join us Saturday 11/28, 10am
Living Nativity
Saturday 12/5 5-7:00pm
Volunteers arrive by 3:30.
Save the date, more details to come.
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
Jackson, Julie O, Quinten & George
Agnus Day
“The opposite of love’s indifference.” — The Lumineers
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.
