Friday, February 20, 2026
1Blessèd is the one whose transgression is forgiven,
whose sin is covered.
2Blessèd is the man against whom the Lord counts no iniquity,
and in whose spirit there is no deceit.
Psalm 32:1-2
Sunday Worship Service
First Sunday in Lent – Contemporary Praise Service
Genesis 3:1-21
Romans 5:12-19
Matthew 4:1-11
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.
Midweek Lent Services
Wednesdays 6:00pm Online Zoom Only
MIDWEEK OF LENT 1
Why did Jesus have to come among us as a human being? Why didn’t He come as an angel or some other kind of being that is stronger and more powerful than us? While angels may be a source of endless fascination to the Christian and to the world, they have no power to save us. In this week’s sermon, we will hear why taking on the “robe of [our] human frame” was not only a good idea but also necessary for our salvation. Angels are wonderful, but they are not Jesus. He came as one of us so that He could redeem us as His own.
Chinese New Year
The Chinese Ministry warmly welcomes the community to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year from February 17 to March 4. We will be hosting a variety of events, both indoors and outdoors.
MLC – Stanford Blood Drive Friday 2/27
SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT
Online: sbcdonor.org
Use sponsor code 2662 Phone: 888-723-7831
Missions & Ministry Meeting NEXT SUNDAY!
Easter Egg Hunt Planning Meeting
Sunday 3/1 11:15.
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
Susan
Agnus Day
The temptation of Jesus makes us look bad. Until it makes us look good.
- Matthew 4:1-11
Preschool Update
The music we wrote and painted to play on our new frogs and drums from Thailand!
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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.
