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Sermon Series | June-July 2020 It’s trendy to “love Jesus but not church.” Yet during this season of protests and pandemic, it’s vital that we become the full expression of Christ in the world today. Here at Messiah, we have been praying for a move of God. Please join us for an engaging new sermon series as we explore: What significance does Christ give the Church? Why do we need the Church, and why does the Church need us? How does Christ use the Church to make a difference in the world? June 7, 2020 We the Church Pastor Marty O'Rourke Slideshow Presentation June 14, 2020 We the Church: The Bride of Christ Pastor Nile Gomez June 21, 2020 We the Church: The Temple of the Holy Spirit Pastor Marty O'Rourke Slideshow Presentation June 28, 2020 We the Church: The Family of God Pastor Nile Gomez July 5, 2020 We the Church: The Body of Christ Pastor Marty O'Rourke and Jennifer Sporl-Palmer Please reload

Many of our events are held online instead of or in addition to in-person. Most online events are held either via Facebook livestream or by video-conferencing using the Zoom app. To Livestream: Go to Messiah's Online Worship page and select the manner you want to connect -- via Facebook or not. Or, you can connect to our livestream from our Facebook page . Zoom Video Conferencing: To join a Zoom meeting from your computer, open the app and enter the meeting ID and password if required, OR open your Internet browser and go to the link provided with the meeting details. To join from your phone, open the Zoom app and enter the Meeting ID (and password if required) provided with the meeting details. To download Zoom to your computer or mobile phone, please click the appropriate link below and follow the instructions: PC/Windows Mac iPhone Android Click here to view the church calendar Upcoming Events at Messiah Church Calendar Week of August 30, 2026 Saturday, 9/5/2026 Monica Flynn Celebration of Life, 10:00 am Sanctuary Week of September 6, 2026 Sunday, 9/6/2026 Sunday Worship, 10:00 am Sanctuary Livestream - Click here Discipleship Group, 12:00 pm Fellowship Hall Monday, 9/7/2026 LABOR DAY - Office Closed Tuesday, 9/8/2026 Joyful Noise Club, 6:30 pm Fellowship Hall Wednesday, 9/9/2026 Vestry Meeting, 7:00 pm Thursday, 9/10/2026 Community Bible Study, 9:30 am Messiah Community Bible Study, 7:00 pm Messiah & online Saturday, 9/12/2026 Men's Ministry Meeting, 10:00 am Fellowship Hall Pari s h-Wide Prayer Service, 7:00 pm Via Zoom - Click here to join Meeting ID: 928 2372 1136 Tuesday, 7/25/2023 Joyful Noise Club, 7:00 pm Via Zoom - Contact Wendy O'Rourke for details Tuesday, 3/14/2023 Joyful Noise Club, 6:30 pm Fellowship Hall Wednesday, 2/1/2023 Worship, Prayer, & Praise, 7:00 pm Sanctuary Wednesday, 5/10/2023 Vestry Meeting, 7:00 pm Thursday, 11/20/2025 Community Bible Study, 9:30 am Messiah Community Bible Study, 7:00 pm Messiah & online Saturday, 3/4/23 Men's Ministry Meeting, 10:00 am Fellowship Hall Saturday, 6/17/23 Ladies' Ministry Gathering, 10:00 am Fellowship Hall

PRINTABLE VERSION Liturgy for the Ritual of Morning Coffee Meet me, O Christ in this stillness of morning. Move me, O Spirit, to quiet my heart. Mend me, O Father, from yesterday’s harms. From the discords of yesterday, resurrect my peace. From the discouragement of yesterday, resurrect my hope. From the weariness of yesterday, resurrect my strength. From the doubts of yesterday, resurrect my faith. From the wounds of yesterday, resurrect my love. Let me enter this new day, aware of my need and awake to your grace, O Lord. Amen From Every Moment Holy by Doug Mckelvey PRINTABLE VERSION

Lent: A Time for Breakthrough (Based on Mark 2: 1-12) Lent starts on Ash Wednesday with a call to self-examination and the imposition of ashes as a tangible reminder that our life on earth is temporary. Show me, LORD, my life's end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting my life is (Psalm 39:4). Lent ends with Good Friday, then Resurrection Sunday - a celebration of the victory over sin and death we share in Christ. Remembering the shortness of life on earth, Lent is an opportunity for us to seek our Lord about where He is calling us to contend for a breakthrough - by repentance, fasting, receiving help, and perseverance in seeking a deeper relationship with Christ. Our purpose is that we may use our remaining time on earth to make tangible the life-transforming power of God's love so that all may come to know Christ. February 14 Where is Christ Calling Me to Contend for a Breakthrough? Pastor Marty O'Rourke February 21 Why Is It Hard To Accept Help? Pastor Jim Brown February 28 How to Persevere In Seeking Christ Pastor John Dooley March 6 The Power of Christ's Forgiveness Ashley Plunkett March 13 Living Without My "Mat" Pastor Jim Brown March 20 The Return of the King Reverend Mark Cartledge March 27 Resurrection Breakthrough Pastor Marty O'Rourke

Sermon Series | June-July 2020 Sermon Series | Summer-Fall 2020 How do we run the race of life in the midst of a pandemic? And what does winning look like? When our in-person services were first affected by COVID-19, I thought this would be a short-term issue, more like running a sprint or a quick obstacle course. Making the jump to hold online services meant overcoming a wall for us. Now, however, it seems like we are in the midst of a marathon. -- Pastor Marty O'Rourke What goes into running — and finishing — a marathon? How do we prepare ourselves physically and mentally? Who will run with us? And what happens if we fall and hurt ourselves? Messiah member Vivian Hayes, a runner herself, shares this insight: Whether on a course filled with obstacles or on a flat road, the longer one remains on that course, the more challenging that appointed race becomes as physical and mental fatigue sets in. An endurance race has a different type of difficulty than a sprint. A sprint is about physical ability, whereas in an endurance race mental strength plays an important role. Join us in exploring how God will equip us to run this race together to become more like Christ. July 26, 2020 Our Course: Run the Race to Win Pastor Marty O'Rourke Audio Only Slideshow Presentation August 2, 2020 Our Commitment: Finish the Race Pastor Marty O'Rourke Audio Only Slideshow Presentation August 9, 2020 Our Training: Throw Hindrances Aside Pastor Nile Gomez Audio Only August 16, 2020 Our Team: Not Running Alone Pastor Marty O'Rourke Audio Only Slideshow Presentation August 23, 2020 Our Attitude: Run With Perseverance Vivian Hayes Audio Only Slideshow Presentation August 30, 2020 Our Encouragement: Cloud of Witnesses Vivian Hayes Audio Only Slideshow Presentation September 6, 2020 Our Commitment: Get Back Up Pastor Nile Gomez Audio Only September 13, 2020 Our Endurance: Overcoming Injury Rev. Ken Shomo Audio Only Slideshow Presentation September 20, 2020 Our Focus: Victory In Christ Pastor Marty O'Rourke Audio Only Slideshow Presentation Please reload

START MAKING CONNECTIONS AT MESSIAH! If you have recently started attending Messiah or are interested in becoming a member of the congregation, our Spring session is starting soon. Classes will be held in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday afternoons, immediately following the worship service (lunch is incuded!). This five-seek session begins September 25. Pastor Marty O'Rourke and Pastor Nile Gomez will cover topics such as: How to Use Your Gifts and Find Your Ministry and How to Hear From God . This is a fine opportunity to meet other people and enjoy fellowship. If you are interested in attending, please fill out the form below, or call the office (757-436-2545). Connections Class Fall Class Schedule 5 Sundays beginning September 25: September 25 October 2 October 9 October 16 October 23 Meet in Fellowship Hall immediately following worship service Lunch included! Your details were sent successfully! Send

Our Vision: Our mission is to make tangible the life-transforming power of God’s love so that all may come to know Christ. We will accomplish this through: Dynamic Worship, Authentic Community, and Creative Outreach. We make tangible the power of God’s love through Dynamic Worship: Worship in which our love for God is expressed, the Word of God is proclaimed and applied to everyday life, and Anglican liturgy is infused with the life and gifts of the Holy Spirit. We make tangible the power of God’s love through Authentic Community – Community in which all people can experience a sense of being loved and connected to one another in Christ. We make tangible the power of God’s love through Creative Outreach – Church of the Messiah is outwardly focused and committed to taking the Gospel of Christ, in the power of the Spirit, to people across the room, across the street, across the city, and across the world to reach and serve the least, the last, and the lost. Our Values: Our personal love relationship with the Triune God, through the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Worship in which the Word of God is proclaimed and applied to everyday life, and Anglican liturgy is infused with the life and gifts of the Holy Spirit. Listening to God and staying in step with the Spirit in our decision-making and in accomplishing our vision. Relationships in which all people can experience a sense of being loved and connected to one another in Christ. Making and equipping disciples who submit to the Word of God as the final authority of everything they are and everything they do. Being “missional,” or outwardly focused, and committed to taking the Gospel of Christ, in the power of the Holy Spirit, to a people across the room, across the street, across the city, and across the world, to reach and serve the least, the last, and the lost. Contending for a biblical faith and worldview in all aspects of our culture. WHO WE ARE ABOUT JESUS Learn more about Messiah's vision and values by listening to Pastor Marty's sermon, "Why Does Church of the Messiah Exist?"

Lent 2022 The Lent Experience, a video series and journal by Eric Ferris, aims to embrace the heart and purpose of Lent traditions, encouraging people to experience and be transformed by the main elements of Lent in their real lives. It is designed to help people, both familiar and unfamiliar with liturgical calendar practices, to observe Lent and rediscover the significance of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Sunday Sermon SEries Sunday Sermons March 6, 2022 FASTING: "Hungry for God" Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides Sunday Sermons March 13, 2022 SOLITUDE: "Lonely for God" Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen Sunday Sermons March 20, 2022 repentance: A Gift of Love Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides Sunday Sermons March 27, 2022 ALMSGIVING: Rich Toward God Pastor Ken Shomo Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides Sunday Sermons April 3, 2022 FORGIVENESS: The Many Dimensions of Forgiveness REv. David Martin Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides Sunday Sermons April 10, 2022 PALM SUNDAY: Triumphant in Christ Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen Sunday Sermons April 17, 2022 The Resurrection: Worth Pursuing Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides The Lenten Challenge Explore in-depth the elements of the Lenten season talked about in the Sunday sermons and challenge yourself to put them into practice. Each session will include a video and discussion. Additional content and opportunities for personal reflection can be found in The Lent Experience Journal (if you didn't get a paper copy, digital copies can be purchased by clicking here .) There are two ways to join this "Lenten Challenge": In-Person Class - Tuesdays @ 11:30 am Join Pastor Marty in the Fellowship Hall for teaching, discussion, and lunch! Zoom Class - Wednesdays @ 7 pm Pastor Nile will lead this online class and discussion group. From your Zoom App: Meeting ID: 850 2341 5629 Passcode: 863767 Or Click Here to join! Links for each week's videos can be found below. The Lent Experience: Trailer Video The Lent Experience: Ash Wednesday March 8 (In-Person) / March 9 (Online) Challenge #1: Fasting Video: The Lent Experience - Fasting Pastor Marty's Class Slides March 15 (In-Person) / March 16 (Online) Challenge #2: Silence & Solitude Video: The Lent Experience - Solitude March 22 (In-Person) / March 23 (Online) Challenge #3: Repentance Video: The Lent Experience - Repentance March 29 (In-Person) / March 30 (Online) Challenge #4: Almsgiving Video: The Lent Experience -Almsgiving April 5 (In-Person) / April 6 (Online) Challenge #5: Forgiveness Video: The Lent Experience - Forgiveness

Holy Week at Church of the Messiah Palm Sunday - March 29 Worship | 10 am Together we will commemorate the entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem with a palm branch procession, then turn our focus to the events leading up to the Crucifixion with a special reading. Maundy Thursday - April 2 Maundy Thursday Service | 7 pm This modified instructional Eucharist commemorates the institution of Holy Communion at the Last Supper. The service includes the “stripping of the altar,” Eucharist and foot washing. Good Friday - April 3 Meditation Service | 12 pm - 3 pm Come for all or part of this time of reflection and prayer, which features brief meditations every 30 minutes. Good Friday Service | 7 pm This solemn service features readings, music and the nailing of the cross to help us appreciate Christ’s ultimate sacrifice. Easter Sunday - April 5 Resurrection Sunday Celebration | 10 am Don't miss this joyful celebration of our Lord's resurrection, which includes a special procession by our children and “Flowering of the Cross.” The children will have a special celebration with an Easter message, activities and egg hunt.

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We want to get to know you! Click here to fill out our Digital Connection Card! WORSHIP WITH US ONLINE! Sunday Worship | 10:00 a.m. Livestream Our services are livestreamed on our Facebook page , where FB members can post greetings, comments and prayer requests. For the latest news and announcements, click the "Sunday Bulletin" button to download the current bulletin. Refresh your web page if these links do not reflect the current service. Non-Facebook Users Facebook Livestream Sunday Bulletin Recorded Services & Sermons Sermons If you miss a service or just want to experience it again, use the links below to watch an entire service, watch just the sermon, or listen to the sermon while viewing any accompanying slide shows or sermon notes. You may also explore sermon series, testimonies, and special messages by our bishop, using the buttons here. SERMON SERIES TESTIMONIES BISHOP'S MESSAGES SERMON ARCHIVES September 6, 2026 | Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Joyful in Hope, Patient in Affliction, Faithful in Prayer - Pastor Jim Brown Watch | Listen August 30, 2026 | Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service God Does Not Call Us Because We Are Sufficient - He Calls Us Because He Is Sufficient - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen August 23, 2026 | Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Lord? Is That You? - Pastor Jim Brown Watch | Listen August 16, 2026 | Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service The War Between Kingdoms - Aaron Bennett Watch | Listen August 9, 2026 | Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service The Gospel Protected, Proclaimed, and Practiced - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen August 2, 2026 | Tenth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Through Many Hardships - Pastor Jim Brown Watch | Listen July 26, 2026 | Ninth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service God, the Gospel and the World Powers - Pastor Ken Shomo Watch | Listen July 19, 2026 | Eighth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Noah’s Ark, Demon Possessed Dogs, and Chicken Fried Gator - Aaron Bennett Watch | Listen July 12, 2026 | Seventh Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service The Mystery of Christ’s Union with Us - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen July 5, 2026 | Sixth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service A Pilgrim People - Pastor Jim Brown Watch | Listen June 28, 2026 | Fifth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Early Church Challenges: Stephen's Martyrdom - Pastor Vivian Hayes Watch | Listen June 21, 2026 | Fourth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Challenges in the Church: A Serving, Missionary Community - Pastor Ken Shomo Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides June 14, 2026 | Third Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Challenges As Opportunities For God to Reveal Himself - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides June 7, 2026 | Second Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Holy Spirit Boldness - Pastor Jim Brown Watch | Listen May 31, 2026 | Trinity Sunday | Livestreamed Service How God Grows His Church - Aaron Bennett Watch | Listen September 6, 2026 | Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Joyful in Hope, Patient in Affliction, Faithful in Prayer - Pastor Jim Brown Watch | Listen May 17, 2026 | Seventh Sunday of Easter | Livestreamed Service The Acts of Jesus, Continued - Pastor Ken Shomo Watch | Listen May 10, 2026 | Sixth Sunday of Easter | Livestreamed Service Jesus: Far Above All - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides May 3, 2026 | Fifth Sunday of Easter | Livestreamed Service The Conquering King - Aaron Bennett Watch | Listen April 26, 2026 | Fourth Sunday of Easter | Livestreamed Service Pursued by LOVE - Pastor Jim Brown Watch | Listen April 19, 2026 | Third Sunday of Easter | Livestreamed Service Christ Himself Will Restore - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides April 12, 2026 | Second Sunday of Easter | Livestreamed Service Sama Salimi’s Testimony Watch | Listen April 5, 2026 | Resurrection Sunday | Livestreamed Service The Lord Asks: “Do You Love Me?”- Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides March 29, 2026 | Palm Sunday | Livestreamed Service Have This Mind Among Yourselves - Pastor Jim Brown Watch | Listen March 22, 2026 | Fifth Sunday in Lent | Livestreamed Service Jesus Desires to Meet Us in the Stillness - Pastor Ken Shomo Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides March 15, 2026 | Fourth Sunday in Lent | Livestreamed Service Prayer Is to Our Renewal What Breath Is to Our Bodies - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides March 8, 2026 | Third Sunday in Lent | Livestreamed Service The Satisfaction of Being Known - Aaron Bennett Watch | Listen March 1, 2026 | Second Sunday in Lent | Livestreamed Service One on One with Jesus - Pastor Jim Brown Watch | Listen February 22, 2026 | First Sunday in Lent | Livestreamed Service Christ Desires to Meet Us in Community - Pastor Ken Shomo Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides February 15, 2026 | Last Sunday of Epiphany (Transfiguration) | Livestreamed Service Christ Desires to Make Us New Again - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides February 8, 2026 | Fifth Sunday of Epiphany | Livestreamed Service Waiting on the Lord - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides January 25, 2026 | Third Sunday of Epiphany | Livestreamed Service Wisdom: The Door to Abundant Life - Pastor Jim Brown Watch | Listen January 18, 2026 | Second Sunday of Epiphany | Livestreamed Service Wisdom: A Possession and a Person - Pastor Ken Shomo Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides January 11, 2026 | First Sunday of Epiphany | Livestreamed Service Epiphany: Laying Our Crowns at the Feet of Jesus - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Listen | Sermon Slides January 4, 2026 | Second Sunday of Christmas | Livestreamed Service Behold - Pastor Vivian Hayes Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides Past livestreams EXPLORE SERMON ARCHIVE