Friday, December 5, 2025
1 Give the king your justice, O God,
and your righteousness to the royal son!
2 May he judge your people with righteousness,
and your poor with justice!
7 In his days may the righteous flourish,
and peace abound, till the moon be no more!
Psalm 72:1-2, 7
Sunday Worship Service
Second Sunday in Advent – Traditional Service
Isaiah 11:1-10
Romans 15:4-13
Matthew 3:1-12
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.
Living Nativity
Saturday 12/6 5-7:00pm
Volunteers arrive by 3:30.
Mid-Week Advent Services
Wednesdays, 6:00pm on Zoom
12/3, 12/40, 12/17
The ZOOM meeting ID for all hybrid services is: 485 087 170.
Access the room with a smartphone, tablet or computer using this link: https://zoom.us/j/485087170
You may also “listen” to the service by calling: +1 669 900 6833.
Christmas Services
12/24 7:00pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship
– In Person & Online Zoom
12/24 11:00pm Candles & Carols – In Person
*Please join us for preservice organ music 10:45*
12/25 10:00am Christmas Day Worship – In Person & Online Zoom
Sock Drive
MLC Sock drive is happening thru these cold winter months. Please consider donating. A collection box is located in the Narthex.
Thursday Morning Bible Study
Agnus Day
A people in every place.
MLC Birthdays & Anniversaries
Jody & Gretchen
A Note From Pastor Li
Dear beloved MLC community,
Happy Advent!
We reflect on the journey of the Chinese Christian Fellowship of Messiah Santa Cruz over the past seven years. On the first Sunday of Advent in 2018, guided by a vision, we began our first Chinese worship service using the space graciously provided by Messiah Church.
Seven years later, the scripture rings true: "Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy." By God’s grace, through the ministry of His Word and the power of His resurrection, the fruits of His love have taken root and grown within our local Chinese community. To God be the glory!
We want to express our gratitude to Messiah Church for providing a consistent place for our fellowship to gather weekly. Having a physical location has enabled us to meet regularly and adhere to the biblical encouragement to "not give up meeting together."
We especially cherished last Sunday of Advent 1 afternoon's peaceful commemoration gathering. In a world facing tensions and disasters, we unite in prayer and praise. It was a beautiful testament to unity as we worshipped in Mandarin, English, Japanese, and Cantonese. Our Japanese visitor friends from UCSC enhanced the gathering by sharing their culture and music, allowing us to truly experience how “good and pleasant it is when God's people live together in unity.”
This harmony across cultures is a blessing we value deeply. Thank you for making your facilities available to us.
May we all enter the new church year with renewed focus on our calling, praising the Lord with one voice, and following in His footsteps.
With thanks,
Pr. Job Freeman Li on behalf of the Chinese Ministry
Preschool Update
Preparing for the Living Nativity.
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