Holiday Services, Events & Generosity
Come and experience the wonder of the season with your Messiah family.
We invite you to join us for worship, join in celebration of the season and find opportunities to
give of your time and from your heart as we prepare for the coming of our Savior.
WORSHIP SERVICES
HOUR OF PRAYER
PRAY FOR OUR NATION
November 4 | 5:30-6:30pm | Sanctuary
Spend time in prayer for our country and public servants.
THANKSGIVING SERVICES
THANKSGIVING EVE
November 27 | 6:30pm | Sanctuary
ADVENT WEDNESDAYS
ADVENT WEDNESDAY WORSHIP
December 4 | 12pm
LESSONS & CAROLS
December 4 | 6:30pm*
Join us for our Lessons and Carols service featuring scripture readings, Advent hymns and Messiah’s Adult Choir will lead the music. If you’d like to participate, please email clara.rich@messiah.us.
*streamed service
ADVENT WEDNESDAY WORSHIP
December 11 | 12pm
ADVENT WORSHIP WITH MESSIAH ELEMENTARY K-2 STUDENTS
December 11 | 6:30pm*
Join us for Advent worship featuring Messiah Elementary K-2nd graders leading in worship. Enjoy a special message, sing favorite Christmas carols, and stay afterward for fellowship with friends and family.
*streamed service
ADVENT WEDNESDAY WORSHIP
December 18 | 12pm
ADVENT WORSHIP WITH MESSIAH ELEMENTARY 3-5 STUDENTS
December 18 | 6:30pm*
Join us for Advent worship featuring Messiah Elementary 3rd-5th graders leading in worship. Enjoy a special message, sing favorite Christmas carols, and stay afterward for fellowship with friends and family.
*streamed service
ADVENT SUNDAYS
ADVENT SEASON BEGINS
December 1 | Worship 8, 9:30* & 11am
*streamed service
KIDS AT CHRISTMAS
December 8
8am | Messiah preschool students sing.
9:30am* | Messiah Pre-K students sing.
11am | All Messiah Children’s Christmas Pageant. All K-5th graders are welcome to participate, regardless of the school they attend! If interested, please email bethany.werner@messiah.us.
communion served at all 3 services
*streamed service
COUNTRY CHRISTMAS
December 15 | Worship 8, 9:30* & 11am
Join us for country-style Christmas carols and cinnamon rolls after service, plus free family photos by Hope Rickords Photography.
*streamed service
STORIES OF CHRISTMAS
December 22 | Worship 8, 9:30* & 11am
Do you ever wonder about the story behind the song? Join us to hear the story behind the Christmas carol. We will sing together, hear a message from one of our Pastors and share in the Lord’s supper.
*streamed service
CHRISTMAS EVE
CANDLELIGHT SERVICES
December 24 | 1, 3*, 5 & 7pm
Please join us at any of our special services. Sing your favorite Christmas carols, hear a message about God’s gift to us from one of our Pastors, and depart with “Silent Night” by candlelight. Bring your family and invite your friends to celebrate with us!
*streamed service
CHRISTMAS DAY
CHRISTMAS SERVICES
December 25 | Worship 9:30am* (no communion)
Celebrate the birth of Christ with us! The service will include scripture readings, Christmas carols and a devotion by one of our Lay Leaders.
*streamed service
NEW YEAR
CELEBRATING THE UPCOMING NEW YEAR
December 29 | Worship 8, 9:30*, & 11am
*streamed service
NEW YEAR’S EVE PRAYER HOUR
December 31 | Prayer Hour 5-6pm
Join us for an open-house style prayer night. Our Pastors will provide a list of prayers and scriptures, and members of our prayer team will be available to pray with you.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
CELEBRATION OF VETERANS
November 11 | 8:45-9:30am | Sanctuary | Guest speaker: Mike Blanc
Join us for Messiah’s annual Celebration of Veterans on Monday, November 11 from 8:45-9:30am in the Sanctuary. Our students will lead this special assembly, honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans in our community.
ADVENT BY CANDLELIGHT
November 24 | 3-5:30pm | Gym
Messiah Women’s Ministry invites you to spend an afternoon with friends as we prepare our hearts in anticipation of the birth of Jesus. Enjoy specialty desserts and fellowship around seasonally decorated, hosted tables. This wonderful event is the perfect addition to your holiday traditions. To register, go to: Advent by Candlelight
YOUNG ADULTS CHRISTMAS COOKIE EXCHANGE
December 7 | 1-4pm | Contact Jacob Wenger for location & details.
Bring a dozen cookies to share, wear your favorite holiday sweater, and enjoy an afternoon of games and fellowship!
GENEROSITY
SUPPORT MESSIAH MINISTRIES
Consider how you can continue to bless Messiah through first fruits giving (tithes & end-of-year giving). Thank you for your offering gifts through campaigns and other initiatives throughout the year that help us finish strong and prepare for a bright future. To support the work God is doing through Messiah’s ministries, use this link to give back a portion of what He has provided.
BLESSING OTHERS
Be a light to others! Your gifts of love can bring hope and joy to those in need, reflecting His love in a meaningful way. Below are opportunities for you to consider this season.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
October 27 – November 24
Contact Person: Lindy Karlin
Since 1993, Samaritan’s Purse has delivered over 220 million shoebox gifts to children in over 170 countries, sharing the love of Christ with those affected by war, poverty, disaster, and disease. To participate, pick up a shoebox in the Great Hall, follow the instructions provided and return by November 24.
ANGEL TREE GIFTS
November 27-December 15
Contact Person: Deb Troester
Support the Friendship Home, Everett School, and Christian Heritage through our Angel Tree! Starting November 27, select a gift tag from the tree in the Great Hall, follow the instructions, and return your gift by December 15. You can also donate online at paypal.me/ssiah, designating it for “Angel Tree.”
THANKSGIVING BASKETS
November 3-24
Contact Person: Sarah Kohlhof
Help brighten the holiday for families in need! From November 3rd to 24th, Messiah will collect food donations to create Thanksgiving Baskets. Items requested are turkeys, potatoes, stuffing, canned vegetables, gravy, pumpkin pies, dinner rolls, and other meal essentials. Donations will be accepted through the morning of November 24th, with baskets assembled and delivered after the 9:30am service.
MITTENS IN A MANGER
November 27-January 5
Contact Person: Deb Troester
Support Everett, McPhee and Saratoga Elementary by donating new hats, mittens and scarves for students. Donations may be placed in the manger in the Great Hall between November 27-January 5.
MESSIAH ELEMENTARY STUDENTS – CHRISTMAS SERVICE PROJECTS
Each year, our elementary students participate in a Christmas service project, supporting various organizations within our community. This holiday season, we invite you to join them in the spirit of giving by offering your own support either to these organization or others in need. Whether through donations, volunteering, or other acts of kindness, let us reflect Christ’s love during this special time.
IMMANUEL FOOD PANTRY
Our Kindergarten students are collecting food donations for the Immanuel Food Pantry.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
The 2nd graders will participate in Operation Christmas Child. See details above.
ROYAL FAMILY KIDS
Our 4th grade students are packing backpacks for Royal Family Kids.
THE PREGNANCY CENTER
First grade students are collecting items for women, babies and families for the Pregnancy Center.
MITTENS IN A MANGER & ANGEL TREE GIFTS
3rd graders are collecting new hats, scarves and mittens for Mittens in a Manger, as well as donating gifts to the Angel Tree. See details above.
FRIENDSHIP HOME & SALVATION ARMY BELL RINGERS
5th grade students will tie blankets to give to the Friendship Home and will be bell ringers for the Salvation Army.
