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. Those not on Facebook can view the service by clicking the orange icon below. 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 look explore sermon series, testimonies, and special messages by our bishop, using the buttons here. SERMON SERIES TESTIMONIES BISHOP'S MESSAGES SERMON ARCHIVES Past livestreams December 7, 2025 | Second Sunday of Advent | Livestreamed Service A Highway Made Straight - Aaron Bennett Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides November 30, 2025 | First Sunday of Advent | Livestreamed Service How Should Christ’s Return Affect My Life Today? - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides November 23, 2025 | The Feast of Christ the King | Livestreamed Service A Thankful Christian is a Compelling Witness - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides November 16, 2025 | Twenty-Third Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service He Who Wins Souls Is Wise - Tim Maurer Watch | Listen November 9, 2025 | Twenty-Second Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service The Holy Spirit: Our Source of Boldness - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides November 2, 2025 | Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service The End of the Story - Pastor Vivian Hayes Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides October 26, 2025 | Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Grace and Gratitude - Bishop Chris Warner Watch | Listen October 19, 2025 | Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service The Healing of Our Heart - Pastor Ken Shomo Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides October 12, 2025 | Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service The Healing of Our Community - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides October 5, 2025 | Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Sitting at the Feet of Jesus - Rev. Bisoke Balikenga Watch | Listen September 28, 2025 | Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Healing of the Body - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides September 21, 2025 | Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service The Healing of Our Spirit - Deacon Vivian Hayes Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides September 14, 2025 | Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service The Healing Of The Mind: Renewing Our Thoughts and Thinking - Rev. David Martin Listen | Sermon Slides Septermber 7, 2025 | Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service God Wants Us Whole - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides August 31, 2025 | Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service What Is the Next Step of Obedience God Is Calling Us to Take? - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides August 24, 2025 | Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service The Word and the Spirit - Pastor Ken Shomo Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides August 17, 2025 | Tenth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service What Master Are We Serving? - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides August 10, 2025 | Ninth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service LIfe Is More - Deacon Vivian Hayes Watch | Listen August 3, 2025 | Eighth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Is the Power of the Holy Spirit Expanding in Me and Through Me? - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides July 27, 2025 | Seventh Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service The Mastermind - Pastor Ken Shomo Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides July 20, 2025 | Sixth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service By the Holy Spirit - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides July 13, 2025 | Fifth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Beyond the Comfort Zone - Aaron and Winnie Horvat Watch | Listen July 6, 2025 | Fourth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Let Freedom Ring - Tim Maurer Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides June 29, 2025 | Third Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Holy, Holy, Holy - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides June 22, 2025 | Second Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service God's Spirit of Adoption and Us - Deacon Vivian Hayes Listen | Sermon Slides June 15, 2025 | Trinity Sunday | Livestreamed Service The Holy Spirit and the Heart of the Gospel - Pastor Ken Shomo Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides June 8, 2025 | Day of Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Come Holy Spirit - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides June 1, 2025 | Seventh Sunday of Easter | Livestreamed Service Look Up, Look Within, Look Around - Pastor Jim Brown Watch | Listen May 25, 2025 | Sixth Sunday of Easter | Livestreamed Service Holy Spirit Acts In Us - Elder Arthur W. Devine, Jr. Watch | Sermon Slides May 18, 2025 | Fifth Sunday of Easter | Livestreamed Service The Marriage Feast of the Lamb - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Sermon Slides May 11, 2025 | Fourth Sunday of Easter | Livestreamed Service Who Is Your Shepherd? - Deacon Vivian Hayes Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides May 4, 2025 | Third Sunday of Easter | Livestreamed Service Resurrection and Eternal Life: Life Beyond the Grave - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides April 27, 2025 | Second Sunday of Easter | Livestreamed Service We Must - Deacon Vivian Hayes Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides April 20, 2025 | Resurrection Sunday | Livestreamed Service Why Do You Seek the Living Among the Dead? - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides April 13, 2025 | Palm Sunday | Livestreamed Service The Unexpected Kingdom - Pastor Ken Shomo Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides April 6, 2025 | Fifth Sunday in Lent | Livestreamed Service How Scripture Forms Us to Be Like Christ - Chaplain David Martin Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides March 30, 2025 | Fourth Sunday in Lent | Livestreamed Service Solitude: Securing Space for Our Relationship with God - Pastor Ken Shomo Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides March 23, 2025 | Third Sunday in Lent | Livestreamed Service Overflowing Abundance, the Heart of Christian Giving - Tim Maurer Listen March 16, 2025 | Second Sunday in Lent | Livestreamed Service Obstacles to Becoming Like Jesus - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides March 2, 2025 | Last Sunday of Epiphany (Transfiguration Sunday) | Livestreamed Service The Transfiguration: Heaven Touches Earth - Pastor Ken Shomo Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides February 23, 2025 | Seventh Sunday of Epiphany | Livestreamed Service God Has a Plan: Trust Him - Deacon Vivian Hayes Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides February 9, 2025 | Fifth Sunday of Epiphany The Surprising Call of God - Pastor Ken Shomo Watch the Livestream | Listen | Sermon Slides February 16, 2025 | Sixth Sunday of Epiphany God Is Our Refuge & Our Strength, an Ever-Present Help in Trouble - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch the Livestream | Listen | Sermon Slides February 2, 2025 | Fourth Sunday of Epiphany Through the Valley - Pastor Jim Brown Watch the Livestream | Listen | Sermon Slides January 26, 2025 | Third Sunday of Epiphany | Recorded Livestream Not Available To Act Justly and Love Mercy - Pastor Marty O'Rourke & Pastor Ken Shomo Listen | Sermon Slides January 19, 2025 | Second Sunday of Epiphany | Livestreamed Service The Life Giving Power of Water- Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides March 9, 2025 | First Sunday in Lent | Livestreamed Service The Speed of Love - Pastor Jim Brown Watch | Listen January 12, 2025 | First Sunday of Epiphany - Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ | Livestreamed Service Gifts - Deacon Vivian Hayes Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides January 5, 2025 | Second Sunday of Christmas | Livestreamed Service Epiphany: Jesus, the Light of the Whole World - Pastor Ken Shomo Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides December 29, 2024 | First Sunday of Christmas | Livestreamed Service Why Was the Incarnation Necessary? - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides December 24, 2024 | Christmas Eve I Bring You Good News of Great Joy That Will Be for All the People - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Listen December 22, 2024 | Fourth Sunday in Advent | Livestreamed Service Mary's Song - Deacon Vivian Hayes Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides December 15, 2024 | Third Sunday in Advent | Livestreamed Service Rejoice Always—The Advent of True Joy - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen December 8, 2024 | Second Sunday in Advent | Livestreamed Service What Can We Learn from Zechariah, Mary & John the Baptist About Preparing for the Coming of Christ? - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides December 1, 2024 | First Sunday in Advent | Livestreamed Service The Proclamation of Two Advents - Rev. David Martin Watch | Listen November 24, 2024 | Last Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Baptism: Union With Christ by Faith, in His Death and Resurrection - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides November 17, 2024 | Twenty-Sixth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service It Shall Not Be So Among You - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides November 10, 2024 | Twenty-Fifth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Yours Is the Kingdom - Pastor Ken Shomo Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides November 3, 2024 | Twenty-Fourth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Holding Fast to What Endures - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen October 27, 2024 | Twenty-Third Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Sermon by Bishop Chris Warner Watch | Listen October 20, 2024 | Twenty-Second Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Cry Out to God - Vivian Hayes Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides October 13, 2024 | Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Holy Brothers and Sisters - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides October 6, 2024 | Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost Self-Made Stress - Pastor Ken Shomo Listen | Sermon Slides September 29, 2024 | Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Christ’s Care For Those Stressed Out - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides September 15, 2024 | Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Faith in Action: More Than Words - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen September 8, 2024 | Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Think On These Things - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides September 1, 2024 | Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Suited Up: Wearing God's Armor in a World of Spiritual Warfare - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen August 25, 2024 | Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service “Lord, To Whom Shall We Go? You Have the Words of Eternal Life.” - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides August 18, 2024 | Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service The Feast of Wisdom: Nourishing Our Souls - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen September 22, 2024 | Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service What It Means for Us to Be the Temple of God - Tim Maurer Watch | Listen August 11, 2024 | Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service “Pray Then Like This…” Part 2 - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides August 4, 2024 | Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service “Pray Then Like This…” - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides July 28, 2024 | Tenth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service In His Service - The Rev. Adrian Knight Watch | Listen July 21, 2024 | Ninth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Listening for God - Vivian Hayes Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides July 14, 2024 | Eighth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Unleashing the Power of the Word - The Rev. David Martin Watch | Listen July 7, 2024 | Seventh Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Celebrating Our Dependence - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides June 30, 2024 | Sixth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Staying Focused in a Distracting World - Pastor Ken Shomo Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides June 23, 2024 | Fifth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Not Available The Message of Job - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Listen | Sermon Slides June 16, 2024 | Fourth Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Sweetly Broken - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides June 9, 2024 | Third Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Sweetly Broken - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen June 2, 2024 | Second Sunday After Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Jars of Clay: Surpassing Power Belongs to God, Not to Us - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides May 26, 2024 | Trinity Sunday | Livestreamed Service Beyond Comprehension, Within Reach: The Trinity's Love - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen May 19, 2024 | Day of Pentecost | Livestreamed Service Come Holy Spirit - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides May 12, 2024 | Seventh Sunday of Easter | Livestreamed Service Empowered by the Spirit - Pastor Nile Gomez Listen | Video sermon not available May 5, 2024 | Sixth Sunday of Easter | Livestreamed Service Love = Trust = Obedience - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides April 28, 2024 | Fifth Sunday of Easter | Livestreamed Service GPS for the Soul - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen April 21, 2024 | Fourth Sunday of Easter (Good Shepherd Sunday) | Livestreamed Service Sovereign LORD Says: I Myself Will Search and Find My Sheep - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides April 14, 2024 | Third Sunday of Easter | Livestreamed Service Living in the Light of Resurrection - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen April 7, 2024 | Second Sunday of Easter | Livestreamed Service From Shame to Redemption: Embracing God's Forgiveness & Grace - Vivian Hayes Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides March 31, 2024 | Resurrection Sunday | Livestreamed Service How Powerful Is the Resurrection of Jesus? - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides March 29, 2024 | Good Friday The Seven Last Words of Christ Watch | Listen March 24, 2024 | Palm Sunday | Livestreamed Service The Paradox of Power - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen March 17, 2024 | Fifth Sunday in Lent | Livestreamed Service Living in Christ’s Newness - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides March 10, 2024 | Fourth Sunday in Lent | Livestreamed Service Our Need, His Gift - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen March 3, 2024 | Third Sunday in Lent | Livestreamed Service Overcoming Spiritual Attacks of the Enemy - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides February 25, 2024 | Second Sunday in Lent | Livestreamed Service Choices - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen February 18, 2024 | First Sunday in Lent | Livestreamed Service Learning to Receive - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides February 11, 2024 | Last Sunday of Epiphany (Transfiguration Sunday) | Livestreamed Service Shining Savior, Suffering Servant - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen February 4, 2024 | Fifth Sunday of Epiphany | Livestreamed Service For My Eyes Have Seen Your Salvation! - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides January 28, 2024 | Fourth Sunday of Epiphany | Livestreamed Service Frail Vessels, God's Power - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen January 21, 2024 | Third Sunday of Epiphany | Livestreamed Service Lord, Teach Us to REALLY Pray! - Rev. David Martin Watch | Listen January 14, 2024 | Second Sunday of Epiphany | Livestreamed Service The Cost of Discipleship: Answering the Call, Embracing the Challenge - Pastor Nile Gomez Watch | Listen January 7, 2024 | First Sunday of Epiphany | Livestreamed Service When Grace Is No Longer Amazing! - Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides

Anglican Church, Member of DOMA a diocese of ACNA 1/6 JOIN US ONLINE! GIVE GET INVOLVED! REQUEST PRAYER CONTACT US I'M NEW! CALENDAR Join Us! Whether you call Messiah your home church or you're a visitor, we believe you will fall in love with the people and their hearts for God. From the minute you arrive, to the second you leave, we want you to feel at home. Our Sunday worship service features praise and worship, biblical preaching and Holy Communion, with nursery and children's education available. Our small group gatherings feature great times of fun-filled fellowship, lively discussions and compassionate personal ministry. Sunday Service @ 10:00 am | In Person & Livestreamed Monday Online Prayer Service @ 7:00 pm Learn more about Messiah's vision and values by listening to Pastor Marty's sermon, "Why Does Church of the Messiah Exist?"

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 Upcoming Events at Messiah Church Calendar Week of December 7, 2025 Sunday, 12/7/2025 Sunday Worship, 10:00 am Sanctuary Livestream - Click here Monday, 12/8/2025 Paris h-Wide Prayer Service, 7:00 pm Via Zoom - Click here to join Meeting ID: 928 2372 1136 Tuesday, 12/9/2025 Joyful Noise Christmas Service, 6:30 pm Fellowship Hall, Sanctuary Thursday, 12/11/2025 Community Bible Study, 9:30 am Messiah Community Bible Study, 7:00 pm Messiah & online Saturday, 12/13/2025 Kathy Hopkins Celebration of Life, 1:00 pm Messiah Sanctuary Paris 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

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Celebration of Life for Kathy Hopkins December 13, 2025 | 1:00 pm Church of the Messiah 816 Kempsville Road | Chesapeake, Virginia Watch on Facebook watch without facebook The livestream will begin a few minutes before the service. If you are not connecting to the livestream, please refresh your page. service program A video recording will be available on this page soon after the service. Church of the Messiah 816 Kempsville Road Chesapeake, Virginia 23320 757.436.2545 Messiah@ChurchoftheMessiah.org

JANUARY 3-10 · JOIN THE CAST! The Chesapeake Area Shelter Team (CAST) is a compassionate community of faith that provides overnight winter shelter for those experiencing homelessness in Chesapeake. Every year from November to April, Chesapeake churches, synagogues, mosques, and organizations open their doors for one week, providing safe and warm shelter, as well as breakfast, lunch, and dinner, to up to 50 homeless individuals and families. Church of the Messiah has participated in the CAST program since 2014. In addition to shelter and meals, Messiah volunteers provide fellowship, prayer and the love of Christ to these homeless brothers and sisters. Volunteers of all ages and skill sets are needed – that means YOU! There are a number of volunteer roles to participate in, as well as helping with donations of food, supplies, and funds. Regardless of how much time or money you have, there are many ways to participate. Explore the links here to learn about these different volunteer opportunities. Sign up sheets will be in the foyer. Watch this video to learn more about CAST. QUESTIONS? Please fill out the form below, and we will get you the information you need as soon as possible. Your message was sent successfully! Send NEEDED DONATIONS If you are able, please bring donations to the church by Sunday, December 10. Click the r oles below to learn about different volunteer opportunities. Volunteers can serve individually or in a group. Sign up sheets are in the foyer. BUS/INTA KE TEAM REGISTRA TION TEAM HALL MON ITORS DINNE R ACTIVITI ES OVERNIG HT TEAM BREAKFA ST MORNING CLEANUP BAG LU NCHES LAUNDRY TEAM VOLUNTEER! And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”

Frequently Asked Questions What does your church believe? Denominationally, we are an Anglican Church and part of the Anglican Church of North America (ACNA). Our mission is to make tangible the life-transforming power of God’s love so that all may come to know Christ. We believe that: the Word of God is the final authority over everything we are and do; God has called us to take the good news of Christ to the entire world; Our Lord has called us to serve those around us as Christ has served us. To learn more, please visit the Who We Are page. What will happen when I get there? You'll Be Welcome ~ We extend a cordial welcome to you to worship with us. Ushers will greet you, hand you a bulletin, and may escort you to a chair, if you like. They can answer any questions about the service, location of restrooms, children's Sunday School, and the nursery. Following the service, the pastor greets the people as they leave. What are your service times? Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 a.m. Coffee hour immediately following the service. Monday Night Healing Prayer Service: 7:00 p.m. What can I wear to the service? God is more concerned with you being here that he is with what you are wearing! Whether you are in your "Easter best" or in jeans, you are welcome here. What is the best way to meet people at Messiah? We have many opportunities for you to plug in and feel part of our family! Please visit the Get Involved page to see all the ways in which you can get involved. Whether it be a Bible Study or a Home Group, newcomers are always welcome. You will have an opportunity to meet people during the service when we break to great one another or afterwards at our coffee hour. And if you'd like to meet with one of our pastors, you can fill out a form on the service bulletin or send them an email. Do you have a nursery? Can I bring my baby into the sanctuary? Children are welcome in the service, however, many parents of newborns will take them to the "cry room" adjacent to the sanctuary as needed. It has one-way mirrors and speakers so you can still see and hear the service. We also have a nursery, children's program and youth class, all of which begin immediately after our worship music time and run until Communion time. · Children ages three and under welcome in our nursery, where they will play with other children and receive loving care from our volunteers. · Pre-Kindergarteners through fifth graders can participate in Children's Church, where they will partipate in fun activities while learning about the love of Jesus. · Youth in grades six through twelve are encouraged to join our Foundations class, where they will learn about our faith through instruction and discussion. How and why do I take communion? Anyone who is a committed follower of Jesus Christ is welcome to take communion, also called the Eucharist or the Lord's Supper. You may read more about the meaning of communion on our Who We Are page. It can make people a bit uncomfortable if they are not familiar with the "mechanics" of how to participate. This is what you can expect: 1. At the designated time, one of our ushers will motion to you to get up. There are usually three lines - two down the center aisle and one down the left hand aisle. 2. When you get in your line, it is our custom for the person behind you to place a hand on your shoulder and pray for you as you wait and advance in line. You are not required to lay hands on the person in front of you if you are not comfortable doing so, but if you are, simply lay your hand on their shoulder and silently ask God to prepare their heart to receive communion. 3. When it is your turn go up to the minister, extend both hands palm upwards toward the minister, placing one hand directly on top of the other. The minister will hold the communion wafer (sometimes it is Matzos and sometimes it is bread) in front of you and say, “The Body of Christ.” You respond by saying, “Amen.” The minister will then place the bread on your open palm. Do not attempt to grab the bread from the minister with your fingers. 4. You will then have the option of either sipping out of the communal cup (sometimes called a chalice) or dipping your bread into the common cup. Usually the communal cup will be behind the minister on your right if you are in the center aisle and the common cup will be to one side of the minister. 5. Occasionally one of the Pastors will stop and quietly pray for someone as they come up for communion if the Holy Spirit leads them to pray. 6. After you have received communion, you may continue to follow the rotational flow back to your seat where we hope you will take a moment to reflect on your relationship with Jesus and what he has done for you through the forgiveness of your sins. Or, you may proceed to the altar rail for prayer from either of our prayer teams. How do I become a member? Twice a year, our pastors will hold a New Member's Class. Everyone who desires to join Church of the Messiah needs to participate in this five-week course. It is offered once in the spring and once in the fall and usually meets from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in one of our classrooms. This is a valuable time where you will hear about topics such as How to Use Your Gifts and Find Your Ministry, and How to Hear From God. This is a great opportunity to grow in your faith while getting to know other new members, our staff, and what we believe as Christians. I'M NEW WHAT TO EXPECT WORSHIP WITH US WHO WE ARE

with Dr. John Dooley Presented February/March, 2021 MODULE 1: February 24, 2021 - No Longer Strangers Reading Assignments February 18 – 23: Primary reading : Ephesians 1:1-23. Read through several times, then read the following texts the remaining of the week: Church at Ephesus : Acts 18:24-28 Related passages : Genesis 1:1-2; 3:1-24 Isaiah 14:12-21 & 61:1-4 Matthew 13:16-17 Romans 8:15-23 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 Galatians 4:5 Colossians 1:1-2,11-20 Hebrews 11:3 1 Peter 1:20 2 Peter 1:3-4 1 John 5:19 Questions to ponder as you read: What is the purpose of the Bible, that is, why was it written? What is the purpose for the Book of Ephesians? (Why was it written? Identify in Ephesians 1 at least three major points you think are important. MODULE 2: March 3, 2021 - Saved and Unified Reading Assignments February 25 – March 2: Primary Reading : Ephesians 2:1-22 (Read through several times.) Church at Ephesus : Acts 19:1-10 Related passages : Leviticus 19:9-18 Deuteronomy 22:1-4; 30:1-10 Numbers 21:4-9; 32:20-27 Psalm 49:5-9 Isaiah 57:18-19 Mark 9:38-41; 12:28-34 John 3:25-27 & 8:42-44 Romans 12:1-2 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 1 John 4:7-21 Revelation 21:2-4 MODULE 3: March 10, 2021 - Empowered and Strengthened Reading Assignments March 4-9: Primary Reading : Ephesians 3:1-21 (Read several times) Church at Ephesus : Acts 19:11-20 Related passages : Isaiah 55:6-11 Matthew 16:13-18 Acts 9:1-19 Romans 11:33-36 1 Corinthians 15:8-11 2 Corinthians 12:1-6 Colossians 2: 6-15 Titus 1:1-3 MODULE 4: March 17, 2021 - Living a Life of Unity Reading Assignments March 11-16: Primary Reading : Ephesians 4:1-32 (Read through several times.) Church at Ephesus : Acts 19:21-41 Related passages : Genesis 3:14-24 Psalm 4:4 Jeremiah 9:4-9 Zechariah 8:16-17 Matthew 27:50-54 Luke 16:19-31 John 17:1-26 1 Corinthians 12:14-31 Galatians 5:16-26 1 Timothy 4:1-5 2 Timothy 2:1-4 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Hebrews 5:11-14; 9:22-28 & 10:11-18 2 Peter 1:3-11 Revelation 21:1-4 MODULE 5: March 24, 2021 - Spirit Life in the Culture Reading Assignments March 18-23 Primary Reading : Ephesians 5:1-33 & 6:1-9 (Read several times.) Church at Ephesus : Acts 20:17-27 Related passages : Exodus 30:7-10 Leviticus 1:8-13 & 19:17-18 Deuteronomy 7:9 & 30:6 Matthew 5:43-48, 19:16-22, & 20:24-28 Mark 10:1-12 Luke 10:25-28 Philippians 4:8 Colossians 2:8-15 & 3:12-17 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10 Hebrews 13:1-17 1 Peter 2:18-3:7 1 John 2:15-17 & 4:7-12 MODULE 6: March 31, 2021 - Stand Firm Therefore! Reading Assignments March 25-30 Primary Reading : Ephesians 6:10-24 (Read several times.) Church at Ephesus : Acts 20:28-38 Related passages : Exodus 14:13 Psalm 76:3 & 144:1-2 Isaiah 7:9 & 59:17 Joshua 1:1-18 Matthew 24:11-12 Luke 11:5-13, 18:1-8 Romans 5:2 Hebrews 7:25 Philippians 1:27 & 3:20 Colossians 1:11 1 Timothy 2:1, 4:1-2 2 Timothy 3:1-5 & 13-17 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 1 Peter 1:1, 17, 2:11, & 5:4-14 2 Peter 2:4-16 Jude 20 Revelation 18:20 Listen Slides Listen Slides Listen Slides Listen Slides Listen Slides Listen Slides Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 Module 5 Module 6

2025 Lenten Sermon & Speaker Series Becoming Like CHRIST What is God's purpose for His people? He wants us to become like Christ. For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, so that his Son would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. (Romans 8:29 NLT) Why does God want us to become more like Christ? The more we do, the greater will be our joy, our sense of purpose, our fulfillment, and our capacity to love as He loves us. This Lenten study is designed to encourage us in spiritual habits that will enable us to become more like Jesus. Join us Sundays at 10 a.m. and Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. CLICK HERE Follow- Through Strategies Sunday Sermons Weekly @ 10 am March 9, 2025 | First Sunday of Lent The Speed of Love Pastor Jim Brown Watch | Listen ____________________________________ March 16, 2025 | Second Sunday of Lent Obstacles to Becoming Like Jesus Pastor Marty O'Rourke Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides ____________________________________ March 23, 2025 | Third Sunday of Lent Overflowing Abundance, the Heart of Christian Giving Tim Maurer Listen ____________________________________ March 30, 2025 | Fourth Sunday of Lent Solitude: Securing Space for Our Relationship with God Pastor Ken Shomo Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides ____________________________________ April 6, 2025 | Fifth Sunday of Lent How Scripture Forms Us To Be Like Christ Chaplain David Martin Watch | Listen | Sermon Slides Lenten Speaker Series Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm March 12, 2025 Praying Like Jesus Chaplain Bob Fox Watch ____________________________________ March 19, 2025 Walking Like Jesus Pastor Jimmy Brockway Watch ____________________________________ March 26, 2025 Living Like Jesus Pastor Durant Kreider Watch ____________________________________ April 2, 2025 Listening Like Jesus Pastor Ron Jones Watch ____________________________________ April 9, 2025 The "Why" Behind Scripture Aaron Bennett Watch

FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Spending time together is an important activity for any family, and it's no different for the Messiah family! Forming and developing relationships with each other helps all of us grow spiritually as we eat, play, serve and work together in a variety of ways. Here are just a few of Messiah's fellowship opportunities. If you would like more information about any of these fellowship opportunities, please contact the church office . GET INVOLVED Coffee Hour Grab a cup of coffee, a cookie or pastry, and chat for as long as you like after service every Sunday! Do you have the gift of hospitality? Think about joining the coffee hour crew! Community Bible Study In addition to in-depth study of the Word of God, Community Bible Study (CBS) is a great way to meet people and fellowship on a weekly basis. Messiah hosts a Women's CBS class on Thursday mornings during the school year, a co-ed class on Thursday evenings, as well as virtual onlne classes. For more information on CBS, click here . Home Groups Experience New Testament Christianity by joining a Home Group, a gathering of people in the comfort of a home for the purpose of building and strengthening our fellowship with each other and our relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. Members of a home group share relevant biblical teaching; pray for, encourage and serve one another; and develop and use God-given gifts and talents for the building up of each other and the church. Messiah currently has four home groups in Chesapeake, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach. Click here to learn more about home groups. Joyful Noise Club Our club for young people with disabilities currently meets in person the second Tuesday of the month and online via Zoom the fourth Tuesday of each month. In-person meetings start with pizza, then Club members hear a special message and enjoy a fun game or activity. Online meetings include a teaching or message, followed by a time of discussion and sharing. A game or activity is often included, where participants are asked to bring a special item or topic to share with everyone online. Everyone is welcome to join the fun! For more information, contact the church office. Men's Minstry Men need to form real and deep relationships with other men that will foster growth in Christ. Join the men of Messiah at 10 am every first Saturday of the month for a time of learning, discussion, prayer, and fellowship. The group meets outside (weather permitting -- bring a chair!) or in the Fellowship Hall. Women's Ministry Messiah's Women's Ministry focuses on building relationships and getting to know each other on a personal level, so we can truly walk with each other, carry each other's burdens, and develop lasting and supporting relationships with our sisters in Christ. Monthly meetings include Bible studies, discussions about life and God, prayer and encouragement to help all women grow in their walk with the LORD. The Women's Ministry hosts events throughout the year for women to come together in fellowship. Past events have included a Spring Tea, Fall Brunch, and Christmas Lunch. These are wonderful opportunities to meet and visit with the ladies of Messiah. To keep up with the latest news and events, join the Women's Ministry Facebook group . Fellowship Events We like to spend time together! In addition to the groups and occasions listed here, Messiah hosts a number of church-wide events throughout the year.* These provide a great chance for people to come together to coordinate and attend celebrations that are open to all. Some of these events have included: Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Seder Passover Meal Pentecost Picnic Keep an eye on your bulletin , the website, the calendar and Facebook for upcoming events! MISSIONS CHRISTIAN EDUCATION SERVING THE COMMUNITY CHURCH MINISTRIES Joyfu Noise

CHURCH MINISTRIES If you are looking for ways to get involved with Messiah, our many church-based ministries are a great place to form relationships while serving the Body of Christ. If you would like to join or would like more information about any of these ministries, please contact the church office . SERVING THE COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN EDUCATION FELLOWSHIP MISSIONS Acolyte Ministry Acolytes are young men and women who assist the Celebrant in Holy Communion and other liturgical rites. We are always looking for young people to serve in this vital ministry. The usual age range for Acolytes is grades 6 through 12, but younger candidates may be considered. Altar Guild Altar Guild members prepare the altar for Sunday and othe services, and set up the Eucharist. This ministry provides a wonderful opportunity to serve "behind the scenes" with a minimal time commitment! Altar Prayer Ministry The Altar Prayer Ministry prays for the specific needs of individuals at the altar rail during Sunday morning Communion time. This ministry's dedicated membes find it a blessing and a privilege to serve in the way, and a joy to hear of answers to prayer. Two-person prayer teams serve approximately one Sunday per month. Altar Flower Guild The talented members of the Altar Flower Guild create the beautiful floral arrangements that appear behind the altar on Sundays and major church holidays. These arrangements may be sponsored by individuals and dedicated in honor or memory of a loved one. The Altar Flower Guild also helps decorate the sanctuary at Christmas and Easter with the poinsettias and lilies purchased by members of the congregation. Children's Ministries The Children's Ministry cares for and instructs our littlest members in our nursery, Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and many other ways. Eucharist Ministers Eucharistic Ministers are licensed communicants who assist the priests by administering the Sacraments. Greeters & Ushers Our Greeters are an essential part of Messiah's outreach to visitors and members, welcoming all with the love of Jesus. Ushering is a way to serve the Body of Christ by assisting worshipers during services by handing out bulletins, helping people find seats, assisting those with special needs, taking attendance, collecting the offering and assisting with queuing for Communion. Media & Sound Ministry The Media & Sound Ministry serves the audio and visual needs of the various services, meetings and special events held at Church of the Messiah. Prayer Chain This group of dedicated "prayer warriors" is always at the ready for any prayer requests that come in. Prayer requests are communicated by email and/or telephone. Reader Ministry Lay readers present the first and second Scripture readings at Sunday worship and other services. Readers generally serve once or twice a month. Worship Team Messiah's Worship Team leads the congregation in praise and worship through music, encouraging all to come together to glorify God and sing of His goodness. Youth Ministry The mission of the Youth Ministry is to help our young people develop their own relationships with Jesus. Youth in grades 6-12 are encouraged to attend Foundations Class during the Sunday service. Youth Group, for 8th to 12th graders, meets on Sundays following the service. GET INVOLVED

Testimonies & Special Presentations Messiah members and guests frequently give testimony to the works that God has done in their lives. See how the Lord makes His presence known! August 25, 2024 | Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost Testimony by Jim Flynn Audio | Video June 23, 2024 | Fifth Sunday After Pentecost Testimony by Debbie DeBose Audio May 19, 2024 | Day of Pentecost Testimony by Jim Brown Audio | Video March 31, 2024 | Resurrection Sunday Testimony by Vivian Hayes Audio | Video November 5, 2023 | Twenty-Third Sunday After Pentecost Testimony by Doris Gomez Audio October 29, 2023 | Twenty-Second Sunday After Pentecost Testimony by Ken Nickel Video October 29, 2023 | Twenty-Second Sunday After Pentecost Testimony by Jim & Monica Flynn Video September 17, 2023 | Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost Testimony by Alicia Greeley Video | Audio July 30, 2023 | Ninth Sunday After Pentecost Testimony by Jim & Monica Flynn Video | Audio July 30, 2023 | Ninth Sunday After Pentecost Testimony by Jonathan Bekker Video | Audio June 18, 2023 | Third Sunday After Pentecost Juneteenth by Vivian Hayes Video | Audio June 4, 2023 | Trinity Sunday Testimony by Nakita Albritton Video | Audio June 4, 2023 | Trinity Sunday Testimony by Ellen Belfi Video | Audio May 28, 2023 | Pentecost Pentecost Special Reading by Vivian Hayes & Rev. David Martin Video | Audio May 28, 2023 | Pentecost Song & Testimonies by Voices of Hope & Bp. Frank Allen, Sanctuary of Hope Video | Audio May 14, 2023 | Sixth Sunday of Easter Testimony by Drew Bohs Video April 30, 2023 | Fourth Sunday of Easter Testimony by Misty Taylor Video April 9, 2023 | Resurrection Sunday Testimony by Wendy O'Rourke Video March 19, 2023 | Fourth Sunday in Lent Testimony by David Martin Video March 5, 2023 | Second Sunday in Lent Testimony by Marcia Curtis Video February 19, 2023 | Last Sunday of Epiphany Testimony by Jeff Ivester Video January 1, 2023 | Second Sunday of Christmas Testimonies - What Has Jesus Done New in Your Life? Video | Audio November 13, 2022 | Twenty-Third Sunday After Pentecost Testimony by Marc Bagwell Video | Audio October 30, 2022 | Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost Testimony by Ann Lucier | Testimony by Jonathan Bekker & Madelyn Tubbs Video | Audio Video | Audio October 10, 2022 | Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost Testimony by Drew & Rose Marie Bohs Video | Audio | Slide October 10, 2022 | Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost Testimony by Laurie Swain Video | Audio August 14, 2022 | Tenth Sunday After Pentecost Testimony by David Borst Video | Audio July 3, 2022 | Fourth Sunday After Pentecost Testimony by Tim Maurer Video | Audio June 19, 2022 | Second Sunday After Pentecost | Juneteenth Juneteenth Presentation by Vivian Hayes Video | Audio June 5, 2022 | The Day of Pentecost Testimony by Chris Woodland | Testimony by Terry Hayes Video | Audio Video | Audio April 17, 2022 | Resurrection Sunday Testimony by Jenny Jenson Video | Audio | Text March 6, 2022 Testimony by Alicia Greeley Video | Audio February 13, 2022 Installation & Testimony of Worship Director Tim Maurer Video October 31, 2021 Testimony by Chris & Lauren Coleman Video October 3, 2021 Testimony by Cindy Little Video | Audio June 20, 2021 Testimony & Song by Lauren Pearson Video | Audio June 13, 2021 - Farewell to Worship Director Dean Zawacki Testimonies by Amanda Corona and Terry Hayes Video | Audio Testimony by Dean Zawacki Video | Audio May 23, 2021 - Pentecost Sunday Pentecost Testimony by Jo Ann and Chris Woodland Video | Audio April 4, 2021 Testimony by Lauren Pearson Video | Audio January 17, 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Remembrance - Vivian Hayes Video | Audio December 6, 2020 Testimony by Rickee Dozier Video | Audio November 15, 2020 Testimony by Shelley James Video | Audio November 8, 2020 Testimony by Deacon Jennifer Sporl-Palmer Video | Audio October 25, 2020 Testimony by Ken Shomo Video | Audio October 18, 2020 Testimony by Becky Presnall Video | Audio October 11, 2020 Testimony by Lauren Pearson Video | Audio September 20, 2020 Children's Sermon by David Borst Video | Audio September 6, 2020 Testimony by Deacon Tom Sweeney: "Back in the Race" Audio August 23, 2020 Testimony by Joanne Falk Video | Audio August 9, 2020 Testimony by Ben & Kaylee Stern Audio July 26, 2020 Testimony by Debi Balch Audio July 26, 2020 Testimony by Wendy Giancoli Audio June 28, 2020 Testimony by Lorene Evans Audio June 21, 2020 Testimony by Mary Stern Audio June 14, 2020 Testimony by Vivian Hayes & Jennifer Sporl-Palmer: "Sisters in Christ" Audio June 7, 2020 Testimony by Doris Gomez Audio May 31, 2020 Testimony by Chris & Jo Ann Woodland: "Messiah's First Pentecost" Audio