It’s a Busy Week at Church of the Messiah

This WeekIt’s a very busy week at Church of the Messiah.  On Tuesday night, March 8th, we will host the Ultreya for Northeast Florida.  An Ultreya is a reunion event for anyone who has attended Tres Arroyos or another three-day retreat along the same lines (Cursillo, Walk to Emmaus, etc…).  We will begin the evening at 6:30 with a potluck dinner, continue with grouping and conclude with Holy Eucharist.  For more information, please contact Greg Looker.

Wednesday night, March 9th, we continue with our Lenten series “Renewed.”  Fr. Looker is teaching on revitalizing your daily Christian walk by changing the way we look at our lives and walk with the Lord.  The soup supper runs from 6-6:45 before the service, which begins at seven o’clock.  The service ends by 8:30 to accommodate those who have work or school the next day and childcare is provided.  These services have been especially powerful lately.

Our Women’s Ministry’s Lenten Bible study continues every Thursday morning throughout Lent starting at 11 o’clock.  We are studying The Armor of God by Priscilla Shirer.  Materials are free of charge for anyone interested in attending.  Contact Diane Looker, who hosts the study, for more information.

On Saturday, March 12th, we have two events!  First, at eight o’clock in the morning, we will have a Men’s Ministry breakfast and work day.  This will be done in order to help make the church look as glorious as possible for Holy Week and Easter over the next two weeks.  Come one; come all.  Many hands make light work!  Contact  John Cunningham for more information.

Later that same evening, we will host Fusion, our ministry to Young Adults as well.  The doors open with light appetizers at 6:30 and the service begins at 7 o’clock.  If you know someone between the ages of 18 and 35, be sure to invite them to our monthly young adults Fusion service.  Our special speaker this month will be Brandon Cribbs.  Contact Tim Bromley for more information.

After all that is said and done, don’t forget that we lose an hour of sleep as we “Spring Forward” with Daylight Savings Time Saturday night/Sunday morning this weekend as well.  Don’t worry though.  Next week is much more laid back.  It’s the calm before the storm until we get to Holy Week, March 20-27!

Church of the Messiah to Host the Ultreya for Northeast Florida Tuesday Night

UltreyaThe December Ultreya for North Florida will be Tuesday, December 8th, beginning at 6:30 in the evening with a covered-dish potluck meal.  If you have previously attended a Tres Arroyos weekend you are welcomed and encouraged to attend as part of your “fourth day walk.”  As always, we will conclude the evening with the Holy Eucharist.  The Ultreya will be hosted at Church of the Messiah (click HERE for a map and directions) and is open to anyone who has attended a Tres Arroyos weekend or similar 3-day weekend retreat (Cursillo, Walk to Emmaus, Lighthouse Via de Christo, etc…).  We look forward to seeing everyone Tuesday night.

Coming Events at Church of the Messiah

December is jam packed with lots to do at Church of the Messiah.  Be sure to mark everything on your calendar so you don’t miss any of the special events.

Men's BreakfastSaturday, December 5th, is the Men’s Fellowship Breakfast at Church of the Messiah.  Join with all of the men of the church as we gather at 8 o’clock in the morning for a manly breakfast and time of sharing.  This month we will also help stuff Christmas cards for our Christmas Caroling outreach event later on this month.  Join us for great food and great fellowship with great men of God.

Advent BannerSunday, December 6th, is the Second Sunday of Advent and a special day for our kids.  The Advent theme of Reaching Out and Reflecting In will continue but there will be an extra surprise in store for the kids this Sunday.

 

 

Women Alive LogMonday, December 8th, Women Alive has is monthly meeting at Church of the Messiah.  Women Alive is a monthly gathering of women from all over the city of Jacksonville and surrounding areas. These meetings are a safe place to encounter Jesus through extended worship, teaching, and prophetic ministry. Every woman is invited to attend as we pursue more of Jesus and discover more of who He is in us!

UltreyaTuesday, December 9th, is the December Ultreya for Northeast Florida.  These are monthly reunion meetings for those who have attended a Tres Arroyos weekend or similar three-day retreat (Cursillo, Walk to Emmaus, etc…).  The night begins at 6:30 with a potluck meal, includes grouping, and concludes with the Holy Eucharist.

 

FusionSaturday, December 12th, is our monthly Fusion Service.  Fusion is our Young Adults Ministry which reaches out to those between 18 and 35(-ish) who are un-churched or whose home churches have no young adults ministry of their own.  This month  we will be addressing self-condemnation and seeing ourselves as God truly sees us, having been created in His image and likeness.  We will begin at 6:30 with light appetizers and the service begins at 7 o’clock.  Everyone is welcome and childcare is provided.  A Facebook event has been created HERE.  Click to join and invite those you know who would be blessed to attend.

ugly sweatersSunday, December 13th, following our service for the Third Sunday of Advent, our ladies will head our to their Christmas Progressive Luncheon and Ugly Sweater Contest.  The ladies will be preparing Christmas Cards for our Christmas Caroling outreach event as well.  By the way, they will be wearing those ugly sweaters to church on Sunday morning!

 

christmas-carolers-1Sunday, December 20th, is the Fourth (and last) Sunday of Advent.  After our service we will have lunch together and then head out into the ice and snow to bring merriment to the local neighborhood with Christmas Carols!  We will sing Christmas songs and invite people from the local neighborhood to join us at our upcoming services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.  Be sure to join us for this incredibly fun outreach event.

Christmas EveThursday, December 24, is Christmas Eve!  We will celebrate the night beginning at 7 o’clock with our family service.  There will be special music and offerings from our Kids’ Church and a special Children’s Sermon.  Join with us as we celebrate the Incarnation of Our Lord Jesus Christ!

 

 

BethlehemSunriseFriday, December 25, is our Christmas Day service.  We gather bright and early at 10 o’clock on Christmas Day to observe the Feast and celebrate the Birth of Christ.  This special service is holy and unique throughout the year and helps to keep the focus on the “Reason for the Season.”

 

Tuesday Night Is the November Ultreya for Northeast Florida

UltreyaThe November Ultreya for North Florida will be Tuesday, November 10th, beginning at 6:30 in the evening with a covered-dish potluck meal.  If you have previously attended a Tres Arroyos weekend you are welcomed and encouraged to attend as part of your “fourth day walk.”  As always, we will conclude the evening with the Holy Eucharist.  The Ultreya will be hosted at Church of the Messiah (click HERE for a map and directions) and is open to anyone who has attended a Tres Arroyos weekend or similar 3-day weekend retreat (Cursillo, Walk to Emmaus, Lighthouse Via de Christo, etc…).  We look forward to seeing everyone Tuesday night.

Tuesday Night Is the Ultreya for Northeast Florida

UltreyaThe October Ultreya for North Florida will be Tuesday, October 13th, beginning at 6:30 in the evening with a covered-dish potluck meal.  If you have previously attended a Tres Arroyos weekend you are welcomed and encouraged to attend as part of your “fourth day walk.”  As always, we will conclude the evening with the Holy Eucharist.  The Ultreya will be hosted at Church of the Messiah (click HERE for a map and directions) and is open to anyone who has attended a Tres Arroyos weekend or similar 3-day weekend retreat (Cursillo, Walk to Emmaus, Lighthouse Via de Christo, etc…).  We look forward to seeing everyone Tuesday night.