cluded vested vited spired October Commitment Campaign friends. October 29 Philippians 3:12-17 love be each other, each deep-spirited

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1 October Commitment Campaign cluded October 22 Philippians 2:1-11 If you ve gotten anything at all out of following Christ then do me a favor: agree with love be each other, each deep-spirited other, friends. Being a Disciples clergy woman I know the importance in finding the church that feels right, and feeds my soul. As I have stepped away from serving a local congregation, Community has been my resting place giving me the opportunity to BE with God again and in fellowship with others. Yes, we drive from Liberty each week. Yes, there are Disciple congregations closer to home. But none of them feed our souls like Community and when I miss a Sunday I feel it deeply. The light of my calling has been rekindled and new energy is bringing my faith back to front and center. Sondra Bowers In 1991 Laura and I found a church that did not want you to check your brains at the door. People who loved God and who were on different sides of big issues. People that treasured the past but looked to the future. People that welcome the stranger. People that realize all who wander are not lost. Today I am included in Community Christian Church because I m glad to be with people that try to make today better than yesterday and tomorrow better than both. Rex Wiant vested October 29 Philippians 3:12-17 vited Click here to view Oct 8th's sermon spired Click here to view Last Week's sermon OCTOBER 22, 2017 Rev. Shanna Steitz Senior Minister Rev. Ryan Motter Associate Minister Rev. Suzanne Motter Children s Minister Amy Fisher Youth Director Jennifer Gilbert Nursery Supervisor Levon Weaver Business Administrator Kae Keller Executive Assistant Kevin Freeman Building Supervisor Will Evans Maintenance Jonathon Antle Organist John Stafford Choir Director Tim Whitmer Pianist 4601 Main Street Kansas City, MO (816) www. community-christian.org

2 Our commitment campaign is well underway and I just wanted to say a special thank you to the more than 50 households who have already turned in their financial pledge for We are seeing positive results, with increased overall pledges from The finance committee reviewed a first draft of the 2018 budget this last week and we are committed to sound financial stewardship. That's why just like with your own personal budgets it's important for the church to know what income to expect. An annual giving pledge from each of us gives the church a guide as to the funds that will be available for the coming year. I hope you will help us continue to employ good financial practices by saying, "I'm in" with your financial commitment for the coming year. The membership will have an opportunity to review the budget prior to the Congregational Meeting on November 19th. As the committee has begun our work it is exciting that we have a great place from which to start. Our 2017 financials at the end of the third quarter continue to be positive. Our investment income from the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation has exceeded our expectations and we are grateful that thanks to your generosity our year to date pledges and offerings are above what we budgeted. These are all hopeful indicators as we plan for next year. If you have not yet returned your pledge card, I hope you will bring it Sunday or complete one on-line by using this link. As Rev. Shanna continues to remind us, this campaign is more than about pledges and money. It s also an opportunity to grow stronger as a congregation so that we can meet the spiritual needs of each member as well as the folks in our city who are seeking a community such as ours. As always, if you have questions, please don't hesitate to contact either myself or Community's business administrator, Levon Weaver. And thanks again for your continued commitment to our Community! Tom Cranshaw Treasurer Each week during our commitment campaign, we are sharing together in a unison prayer. Together, we are grounding in prayer our commitments to deeper relationships with God and one another. We hope you will include this prayer as a part of your personal devotional time this week: Embracing, encouraging, enfolding God, our hearts find their meaning in you. Make our joy complete as you make us of the same mind and love as Jesus. Each day we ask your strength be with us as we offer your hope in ever widening circles, including and affirming all as beloved of you. Equip us with gifts of empathy, listening and mutuality, and empower each voice in this Community as we seek to live in a manner worthy of the gospel of Jesus. Help us stand firm in one spirit, striving side by side with one mind for the sake of the gospel. For you, Almighty Includer, have given to us this sacred privilege of struggling in faith together. Amen. Coming Up at Community Every Sunday At Community 8:30 am Worship Service in Bonfils Chapel 9:30 am Education Hour 9:30 am Youth Group in the Youth Room 10:30 am Worship Service in the Sanctuary 11:30 am Coffee Fellowship Sunday, October 22 1:00 pm Kemper Museum Tour Tuesday, October 24 - Food Pantry Open 9:30 am Staff Meeting 6:00 pm Admin Council Meeting in Centennial Hall 8:00 pm AA Meeting in Bonfils Chapel Wednesday, October 25 6:00 pm Jazz Vespers 7:00 pm Choir Practice Thursday, October 26 - Food Pantry Open 10:00 am Chair Yoga in the Narthex Friday, October 27 7:00 pm AA Meeting in Bonfils Chapel Sunday, October 29 - Rev. Ryan Preaching 10:30 am One Service 11:45 am Jack Weaver's Shower 11:45 am Coffee Fellowship in the Gallery 7:30 pm KCCC/Midwest Chamber Ensemble Concert Kemper Museum Tour This Sunday, October 22 1 pm Join Donna Clark, a member of Community and a Kemper docent, in exploring The Outwin: American Portraiture Today at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. There is no charge for admission. PRAYER CONCERNS New This Week: Continued Prayers For: Maddie Jelmberg, Patty Schmitt, Cheryl Neal, Robin Shattuck, Bonnie Penegar, Dennis Law, Jerry Porter, Bob Maygar, Leland Brown & his mother, Merit Hill, Jack Bohne, Chuck Motter, Norma Henderson, & the families of C.E. Leigh & Richard Doak Rev. Ryan

3 cluded spired Jazz Vespers October 25 6 pm Bonfils Chapel We had another great service on Wednesday night! This last week there was something for everyone: homemade pecan and pumpkin pies as well as apple pie, pineapple upside down cake, and cheesecake. And three pots of homemade soup. Next Sunday, October 29 10:30 am Be sure to stay afterward for Jack Weaver's shower! Those in attendance had so much fun they decided to kick it up a notch next week and have a taco bar fiesta. Rumor has it there will be peach cobbler and tres leches cake. And of course, and we'll have some prayer, some quiet, and some music. Food for body and soul. Midwest Chamber Ensemble Sunday, October 29 7:30 pm Sanctuary Back by popular demand! 17 signs available please check with the office to pick one up! Sound off! We've had a great deal of positive feedback from last Sunday regarding the extensive work done to increase the sound quality in the Sanctuary. As we mentioned last week, Jon Conard, Community's Sound Engineer, and Levi Holgstrum of Sight and Sound Innovations spent an entire day fine tuning the sound system. The under balcony speakers were rewired and re-tuned to give us a louder, crisper sound. Jon and Levi worked with Rev. Shanna, Rev. Suzanne, and Rev. Ryan to tune their lapel mics to their voices. If you weren't with us Sunday, I hope that this Sunday you will make a special effort to notice a difference in the sound levels in the Sanctuary. Choir Director John Stafford will be directing the choir at this event. The Steeple of Light Gallery presents Also, if you are in need of hearing assist items for the 10:30 service, make sure to visit Jon Conard in the sound booth (balcony) before 10:15 a.m. so that he can get you set up. We have hearing assist devices that work with your current hearing aid or without a hearing aid at all. Any sound issues or comments can be sent to me at the office. Thanks to everyone for your patience! Levon Weaver Business Administrator levon@community-christian.org This American Life by Mollie Blackburn Friday, October 26 Sunday, October 29

4 Community s Kids & Youth All of our regular ministries with children and youth are in full swing for the fall. We have many opportunities to connect & grow together in God s love! Save the Date! Parents' Night Out Friday, November pm Drop your kids off for a night of fun at church and then we'll all head across the street for dinner and fun together. Amy & the youth group will have pizza and games/crafts planned for the kids, and we'll get some time to relax and enjoy one another s company. Please RSVP to Rev. Suzanne by Monday, October 30 so we can make reservations and order enough pizza for the kids. Please let us know if there are special food needs. Last Week at Community We had 23 people in attendance at the Tall Oaks Gala last Friday night. Rev. Ryan served as the emcee & Amelia Winsby represented the Saller family as Community member George Saller was memorialized by the Gala attendees. Did You Know? You can order CDs of any of Rev. Shanna s Sunday sermons in the office, or even listen to them on Follow us on social media

5 Community of Faith in Worship 8:30 ANNOUNCEMENTS... Rev. Shanna Steitz Please fill out an attendance card, which can be found in the back of the pews, and place it in the offering basket. PRELUDE...Tim Whitmer *CALL TO WORSHIP Minister: Welcome. Welcome to this place we make holy through the sharing of our lives. In this place, we are included in the extravagant welcome and the abundant love of God. Community: This morning we gather and we say 'Yes!' to God's extravagant welcome. Minister: In this place we are inspired to dream together of a world where this love can grow. Community: This morning we gather and we say 'Yes!' to God's inspiration. Minister: And in this place we are inspired to do more than dream... we are included as co-creators with God, as we make the world more loving. Community: This morning we gather and we say 'Yes!' to God's abundant love. Minister: So come now all you beloved children of God, because in this place, all are invited and included! *OPENING HYMN No. 408 Come, Share the Lord" *OPENING PRAYER...Rev. Steitz MOMENT FOR COMMUNITY SCRIPTURE READING Philippians 2:1-11 (MSG)...Sierra Stites Reader: The Word of God for the people of God. Community: Thanks be to God. *Scripture Response - Hymn No. 305: Lord, listen to your children praying, Lord, send your spirit in this place; Lord, listen to your children praying, send us love, send us pow r, send us grace! PASTORAL PRAYER... Rev. Ryan Motter Minister: Christ be with you. Community: And also with you. Minister: Let us pray. The Lord s Prayer: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. AMEN SHARING OUR OFFERING Improvisation...Tim Whitmer *The Doxology: Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. MORNING MESSAGE I'M INSPIRED...Rev. Steitz WELCOME TO THE TABLE No. 485 Diverse in Culture, Nation, Race (vs 1, 2, & 4) THE PARTICIPATION IN HOLY COMMUNION All are welcome to receive the gifts of bread and cup. If you are unable to come forward, we are glad to serve you in your seat. *MUSIC FOR THE JOURNEY No. 495 Weave" *THE BENEDICTION... Rev. Ryan Motter POSTLUDE... Tim Whitmer *Please Stand, If Able

6 Community of Faith in Worship 10:30 PRELUDE...Jonathon Antle INTROIT *CALL TO WORSHIP...Rev. Shanna Steitz Minister: Welcome. Welcome to this place we make holy through the sharing of our lives. In this place, we are included in the extravagant welcome and the abundant love of God. Community: This morning we gather and we say 'Yes!' to God's extravagant welcome. Minister: In this place we are inspired to dream together of a world where this love can grow. Community: This morning we gather and we say 'Yes!' to God's inspiration. Minister: And in this place we are inspired to do more than dream... we are included as co-creators with God, as we make the world more loving. Community: This morning we gather and we say 'Yes!' to God's abundant love. Minister: So come now all you beloved children of God, because in this place, all are invited and included! *OPENING HYMN "Celebrate Our Life Together" (vs 1 & 3) *OPENING PRAYER... Rev. Steitz CHILDREN S MOMENT... Rev. Suzanne Motter Following the blessing, the children will remain in worship with their parents. Worship bags are available. SCRIPTURE READING Philippians 2:1-11 (MSG) Reader: The Word of God for the people of God. Community: Thanks be to God. *THE GLORIA PATRI No. 35 Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. PASTORAL PRAYER...Rev. Ryan Motter Minister: Christ be with you. Community: And also with you. Minister: Let us pray. The Lord s Prayer: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. AMEN SHARING OUR OFFERING Improvisation...Jonathon Antle *The Doxology: Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. *PRAYER OF DEDICATION...Gayla Voss SPECIAL MUSIC For Everyone Born a Place at the Table... The Chancel Choir John Stafford, Choir Director MORNING MESSAGE I'M INCLUDED WELCOME TO THE TABLE No. 408 Come, Share the Lord" PRAYER FOR THE BREAD & CUP...David Thompson WORDS OF INSTITUTION FOR THE BREAD & CUP...Rev. Ryan Motter THE PARTICIPATION IN HOLY COMMUNION All are welcome to receive the gifts of bread and cup. Partake of the elements as they are passed and then share them with your neighbor. MOMENT FOR COMMUNITY *MUSIC FOR THE JOURNEY No. 433 Blest Be the Tie That Binds" *THE BENEDICTION...Rev. Ryan Motter POSTLUDE...Jonathon Antle All are invited Coffee Fellowship Sponsored by the Worship Department in the Narthex *Please Stand, If Able

7 Scripture for Sunday, October 22 Say: The scripture reading today is Philippians 2:1-11 (The Message) Listen for God to speak: If you ve gotten anything at all out of following Christ, if his love has made any difference in your life, if being in a community of the Spirit means anything to you, if you have a heart, if you care then do me a favor: Agree with each other, love each other, be deep-spirited friends. Don t push your way to the front; don t sweet-talk your way to the top. Put yourself aside, and help others get ahead. Don t be obsessed with getting your own advantage. Forget yourselves long enough to lend a helping hand. Think of yourselves the way Christ Jesus thought of himself. He had equal status with God but didn t think so much of himself that he had to cling to the advantages of that status no matter what. Not at all. When the time came, he set OVER ->

8 aside the privileges of deity and took on the status of a slave, became human! Having become human, he stayed human. It was an incredibly humbling process. He didn t claim special privileges. Instead, he lived a selfless, obedient life and then died a selfless, obedient death and the worst kind of death at that a crucifixion. Because of that obedience, God lifted him high and honored him far beyond anyone or anything, ever, so that all created beings in heaven and on earth even those long ago dead and buried will bow in worship before this Jesus Christ, and call out in praise that he is the Master of all, to the glorious honor of God the Father. you saw me face and now hear that I m still facing. Reader: The Word of God for the people of God. Community: Thanks be to God.

9 SERVER ASSIGNMENTS MONITOR: Louise Nyberg DATE: 10/22/2017 COMMUNION PREP: Dais X Allan Barr Doug Shafer Amy Hanan Nikki Melton Maya Nerstheimer Aaron Blackburn Offering: Communion: Gayla Voss David Thompson POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES 3 & 4. Bring offering down for blessing 6. Serve roped area, Conference Room, & Balcony MONITORS: Count attendance; sort/secure offering with #3&4 positions; return communion trays to prep room post service. ARRIVE AT 10:15 TO CONFIRM ALL SERVERS & PRAY WITH ELDERS.