Friday, March 13, 2026
5 I cry to you, O Lord;
I say, “You are my refuge,
my portion in the land of the living.”
6 Attend to my cry,
for I am brought very low!
Deliver me from my persecutors,
for they are too strong for me!
7 Bring me out of prison,
that I may give thanks to your name!
The righteous will surround me,
for you will deal bountifully with me.
Psalm 142:5-7
Sunday Worship Service
Fourth Sunday in Lent – Contemporary Service
Isaiah 42:14-21
Ephesians 5:8-14
John 9:1-7, 13-17, 34-39
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
We talked about angels during Midweek of Lent 1. Tonight, we will talk about the darker side of the story—that is, demons. Demons are fallen angels who rebelled against God and His giving of Himself to us. Demons, with Satan chief among them, seek to undermine everything God is and does, even today. In our sermon tonight, we will hear how Jesus heals a man with a demon (Mark 5:1–13) and how that work of healing continues today.
The ZOOM meeting ID is: 485 087 170.
Access the room using this link: https://zoom.us/j/485087170
Holy Week Schedule
Welcome to Messiah Class Saturday 3/14
What does the Bible teach? Please join us for an overview of what Lutherans believe based on these teachings and how we at Messiah put them into practice.
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers needed for the MLC Easter Egg Hunt!
Saturday 3/21.
Help Decorate the Sanctuary
Saturday 4/4 10:00am for Easter Sunday
We Need Calla Lilies for Easter
Do you have Calla Lilies in your yard?
WE NEED THEM! We will need approximately 100 Calla Lily stems for the Easter Cross. Please plan and save them if you can.
Ladies Ministry
What a lovely gathering on Wednesday with our Ladies Ministry.
Join us on the Second Wednesday of each month, 12:00 noon, for fellowship, potluck, service and sometimes surprise celebrations!
Thursday Morning Bible Study
Thursday at 9:30am.
Zoom meeting ID: 450 934 553
Call the office for passcode (831)423-8330
You may also “listen” to the study by calling: 1 669 900 6833.
Access the room using this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/450934553?pwd=VW13cmxaWU9TeW02c2JGMnZVRDNJQT09
MLC Birthdays & Anniversaries
None this week
Agnus Day
Ba, ba, bah!
Preschool Update
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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.
