Redeeming Us Back to God OCTOBER IF YOUR DREAM DOESN T SCARE YOU, IT S TOO SMALL OCTOBER 8 NOVEMBER 19 David Lautzenheiser in Hall of Faith page 7
KNOW, SOW, GROW, Go Key Tag Memory Verses Chase the Lion Series: The wicked run away when no one is chasing them, but the godly are as bold as lions. Proverbs 28:1 Follow Me Series: Then Jesus told him, Follow me. John 21:19 Wonderlife Series: Don t be afraid, for I am with you. Don t be discouraged, for I am your God. Isaiah 41:10 Supernatural Series: For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the... spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:12 Clash 2.0 Series: Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Ephesians 5:16 Fixer Upper Series: But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15 Gene Pool Series: You are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins. Matthew 1:21 Cheap Imitations Series: They worshiped and served the things God created instead of the Creator Himself. Romans 1:25 Redeeming Pleasure Series: The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10 GO Series: Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19 Worship Experiences Sundays: 9:00 am in the Auditorium and 10:30 am in the Auditorium and Chapel Kids programming through Grade 4 is available both hours. Grades 5-8 worship in the Gym at 10:30 am. Grades 9-12 worship in the Basement at 10:30 am. CC LIVE Online Campus Sundays, 10:30 am, live. Also access CC LIVE via our website and our Facebook page. First Impressions Are you ready to get in the game at Christ s Church? Are you wanting to serve in an area that has a huge impact on people every weekend? If so, we want you to become a part of our First Impressions Team! Our goal is to help create positive experiences for people when they come to Christ s Church services. From opening doors to passing out communion, or getting the coffee and donuts ready, our First Impressions Team does all of this. Try it out and see if it is a good fit for you! Contact Brad Wilson at brad.wilson@ to get started. Starting Point Are you ready to take the next step in getting connected? Do you have any questions about events going on at Christ s Church? Would you like someone to pray with you? Come to Starting Point for all of these things and more, located in the Main Lobby. We are there to assist you! Pizza with the Pastor Next opportunity: October 1, 12:00-1:00 pm - KNOW Join us on the first Sunday of every month for Pizza with the Pastor. Meet our Lead Pastor, Trevor DeVage, and hear his passion, excitement, and vision for Christ s Church. Sign up online at /masonevents. Foundations October 15, 9:00-10:00 am, Room C5 - GROW What does it mean to know Jesus? How do words like salvation, baptism, and free will help us know Jesus? What do the church s Core Values Know, Grow, Sow, and Go really mean? Sign up for Foundations class online at / masonevents. Is Your Contact Information Outdated? Have you gotten a new email address in the last year? What about a new cell phone number? Have you moved? We need to know! Visit /account to watch the video on how to update your own information. If you ve never done that before, you can request your own login from the same page. There s also information there about checking your financial statements, the security of CCB, and more. If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Ronan at sarah.ronan@. What Is a Disciple? A disciple is a follower of Jesus and a leader of people with a reproducing influence. 2
CHICK-FIL-A RUN/WALK 5K, & 1 MILE Voice of America Park 10.21.17 Let s get Moovin! To volunteer or register All proceeds will benefit Hope House Mission. for the race visit: CFARaceSeries.com CFAraceseries.com GET READY TO MOO VE IT on October 21! Come on and Moo ve it with your friends and family at the Chick-fil-A Connect Race Series in Voice of America Park on October 21, 2017. Proceeds from the race will benefit Hope House Mission a non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating homelessness in our community. The 5K race includes: ChronoTrack Chip Timing USATF Certified Course Race Shirt Overall & Age Group Awards Chance to win Chick-fil-A Prizes! The 1 Mile Untimed Fun Run includes: Race Shirt Overall Awards A FREE Family FunZone for children under 12 years of age will be located near the finish line of the race. The Family FunZone will be open from 7:00-10:00 am on event day and will be filled with fun, free activities! To learn more or register, visit CfaRaceSeries.com and if you have any questions, please contact Brad Wilson at brad.wilson@ or Shawn Krumm at shawn.krumm@ Online Campus CC LIVE is now LIVE! live. On Sunday, October 1, we are launching CC LIVE! CC LIVE will take our weekend worship experience to anyone and everyone through the Internet. The new online campus of Christ s Church will give people from all over the world the opportunity to worship with us weekly. This platform is not just for people to simply watch the service, but once they are connected with us at 10:30 am, they will be able to join the chat room and talk with one of our volunteers, access the digital Bible, sermon notes, and even make prayer requests and receive prayers by accessing a private chat room. This venue will allow people to attend their home church away from home. We will broadcast weekly on Sundays at 10:30 am EST on our website at live. and on our Christ s Church Facebook page. We are also launching the CC HOUSE. CC HOUSE campuses will be an extension of Christ s Church, in different locations. On October 1, we will launch three house campuses: Toledo, Ohio; Cleveland, Ohio; and Pennsylvania. These house campuses will host church services by joining us on Sundays via CC LIVE, host online Bible studies, and serve in their local community together. They will be the church from wherever they are. We are very excited to see what God does to advance His Kingdom through our CC LIVE ministry. If you know of anyone who would like to become a House Church, please contact Joey at joey.santos@ourchtistschurch.com. 3
Missions Brad Wilson, brad.wilson@ 2018 Mission Trips Are you ready to GO for Jesus in 2018? Below are some of the 2018 mission trip dates. We are also working on some additional trips, and once they are finalized, we will release the dates for those as well. GO Ministries Dominican Republic: March 24-31 Africa Development Mission Zimbabwe, Africa: September 14-26 adults: Men Dale Reeves, dale.reeves@ Deeper Life University 13 Sundays, 7:00-8:30 am - GROW Join us for DLU 13, or Deeper Life University! Why the 13? Because this will be the 13th group of men to go through this amazing curriculum. DLU is a 10-week program of Bible study, Bible reading, and Bible memorization for higher-end discipleship, with a focus on lay-leadership development. For more information, visit our website at / masonevents, MEN. Man Church Next session: October 11 - November 15, 6:30-8:00 pm - GROW Join us again starting on October 11 for Man Church! What is Man Church? It s a large-group church experience designed just for men. It s offered several times throughout the year on Wednesday nights, meeting from 6:30-8:00 pm, in the basement. Ages 16 and up are invited. Friday Night High School Football Friday nights through October 20, 6:30 pm Calling MEN of all ages! Want to relive your glory days? Is the wife telling you to get a hobby? Do you just love football? Please join the Men s Ministry every Friday night! Meet at the church, Door #3, at 6:30 pm, to take the church vans over to Mason or Kings High School. (Kings games may include an onfield sideline hospitality tent.) The cost is only the ticket for the football game, $7 per game. If you have questions, email Pat Smith at patsmith4524@yahoo.com. Men s Golf Outing at Bel-Wood Country Club Monday, October 23, 10:00 am Bel-Wood CC will host a Shotgun Golf Outing for our Men s Ministry! We are inviting all men, 18 and up, to join us for a fun day of golf, lunch, and fellowship. Starting at 10:00 am, we will play the first nine holes, break for lunch, and then pick up where we stopped playing to finish the course. Lunch will be provided: buffet of burgers, hot dogs and brats, chips, iced tea, and fountain drinks. The cost is $60 per player, which includes golf and cart, a sleeve of balls, and lunch. For more information and to register, visit ourchristschurch.com/masonevents, MEN. If you have any questions, please contact: Gary Gaines at 513-410-1364, Rick Dolezal at 216-337-8130, Gary Herbert at 513-403-3733, or Pat Smith at 513-237-3897. Prayer Room Team Members We are looking for individuals who are interested in serving in our Prayer Room after the 9:00 am and 10:30 am services on Sundays. This is a great ministry opportunity, and it allows us to make a huge impact in God s Kingdom. If you enjoy seeing lives transformed through prayer and you d like to help people on their journey with God, then contact Brad Wilson at brad.wilson@ or 513-229-3200. adults: Evergreen Ministry for Senior Adults (60+) David Lautzenheiser, david.lautzenheiser@ Sarah Ferris, sarah.ferris@ Outreach Ministries October 4 *3:30 pm Hope Lodge - Depart from Door #3 October 6 9:00 am Matthew 25 Ministries - Meet at Matthew 25: 11060 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash October 12 9:30 am Crafters for Christ - Meet in the Parlor October 13 *8:30 am Our Daily Bread - Depart from Door #1 October 23 9:30 am His Hands Bear Ministry - Meet in the Parlor October 26 *3:30 pm Ronald McDonald House - Depart from Door #3 *Departs from Christ s Church at this time Fellowship Opportunities Sign up at /masonevents, or call 513-229-3200. October 5 8:00 am, Men s Morning Out Mason Grill October 19 8:00 am, Men s Morning Out Mason Grill October 19 *5:00 pm, Mamma Mia - La Comedia October 24 Evergreen Banquet: 5:00 Appetizers, 6:00 Dinner, 7:00 Program, Jump and Jive *Departs from Christ s Church at this time 4
Operation Christmas Child October 1 - October 29, Lobby - GO You and your family can brighten a child s life with a personal shoebox gift! Operation Christmas Child partners with churches worldwide to reach children with the gospel of Christ. What to do (beginning 10/1/17): Pick up an empty shoebox from the desk in the Lobby, or use your own. Fill it with items and a personal note. Pray for the child who will receive it, and bring the filled box back. Donate $9 online (if you wish) to follow your box. You can track it from the pickup location all the way to the child s town! If you have questions, visit the booth in the Lobby any Sunday in October or contact Brad Wilson at brad.wilson@. We will collect filled boxes in the booth through October 29. Thank you for showing God s love! We re excited about what God is doing in this interactive Rooted experience! If you missed signing up for the fall session, the registration for the winter session is NOW OPEN. Winter session is January 7-March 11, with the Celebration on March 16. We will be offering two different times for Rooted during our winter 2018 session: morning and evening! SUNDAYS (MEN/WOMEN/MIXED) AM January 7 March 11 8:45-10:15 am in the Gym. Child drop-off begins at 8:30 am. SUNDAYS (MEN/WOMEN/MIXED) PM January 7 March 11 5:30-7:30 pm in the Gym. Child drop-off begins at 5:15 pm. CELEBRATION DINNER FOR ALL GROUPS March 16, 6:00 pm, in the Auditorium The cost of $35 includes a study guide and other materials, plus a three-course meal at the Celebration. If the winter session isn t a good time for you, mark your calendars for the spring session: April 8-June 10, with the Celebration on June 15. Contact Pathways Pastor Adam Brucker, adam.brucker@, if you have questions. Money MAtters Its not that some people have will power and some don t, it s that some people are ready to change and others aren t James Gordon Check out the Dave Ramsey FREE budget tool at everydollar.com. Additional articles and resources for Financial Peace can be found at daveramsey.com. 5
Adults: Tribes Adam Brucker, adam.brucker@ For a complete list of tribes, visit Starting Point or call 513-229-3202. Need Help with Resources for Your Tribe? Check out /masonresources and all the great resources available through RightNow Media. Our church has a curriculum subscription. We encourage you to take advantage of it! adults: Women Shawna Goldstein, shawna.goldstein@ Join us on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/womenofjoyatccm Check out our blog: ourredeemedlives.com Bible Studies Wednesday mornings/evenings - GROW Fall Bible studies are underway. Watch for sign-ups in November for our Women of Christmas study! Calling all Writers and Photographers! October 15, 12:00 pm, Room C5 - SOW/GROW Do you love to write or take photos? Do you have editing skills? Join the Women s Ministry blog, Our Redeemed Lives. Come to the mandatory meeting on October 15 as we prepare to launch the next blog season! For more information, email Shawna at shawna.goldstein@. Moms Group Online In addition to our Wednesday morning Moms Group, we ve launched an online version! Watch for sign-ups in January for our next session. 20-Somethings Group This group is for women in college or in their 20s and it has a strong relational focus. Do you need to get connected? Do you want to find other young women to encourage you and share life with? Please come join us! Contact Shawna at shawna.goldstein@ to get involved. Loops Second Tuesday of the month, 6:30-8:30 pm - GROW This group of ladies meets on the second Tuesday of each month in the Parlor from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. They will teach anyone who would like to learn to knit! All you need is to bring a skein of yarn and a pair of knitting needles, size six to eight. If you have any questions, contact Shirley Powell at spowell113799@gmail.com. Quilters Selected Mondays, 4:00-8:30 pm, Parlor - GROW/GO Have some quilt projects you started and need some motivation to finish? Bring your sewing machine, supplies, and a project you are working on. We have ladies and gents of all quilting levels. We encourage each other along the way. Ironing boards are provided, and we usually make a run for supper. In the past, we have also made quilts that have been donated to the Pregnancy Care Facility and Comfort Quilts that are donated as needed. Need more information? Contact Ann Horsley at alhorsley@gmail.com or 513-932-5824. Family Life: Access Embracing Individuals with Special Needs and the Families That Love Them Amy Hughes, amy.hughes@ Parent Support Groups Select Mondays, 6:00-7:20 pm, Room 208 - GROW On September 25, we relaunched our Parent Support Groups for the year. We meet on the fourth Monday of the month from January through May, and again from September through November. Childcare is available with registration. Register online at ourchriststchurch.com/masonevents, FAMILY. Game Knight October 6, 6:00-9:00 pm, Room 204 - GROW We are hosting our very first Game Knight. This night is geared toward our Young Adult class, and it s a time to hang out, enjoy some pizza, and play board games. A $5 donation is requested, and you can register at ourchriststchurch.com/ masonevents, FAMILY. Family Life: Early childhood Birth through Kindergarten Wendy Nijakowski, wendy.nijakowski@ Rock, Read, and Hold Come help us read stories and rock babies! Contact Wendy Nijakowski at wendy.nijakowski@. Register for Preschool Would you still like to register a child for preschool? We have a few spots that are still open. Call 513-229-5400 for more information. 6
Family Life: Elementary Grades 1-4 Shawn Lewis, shawn.lewis@ Updating our Classrooms We are updating our classrooms our kids ministry is growing fast! Come join the fun! We need more room assistants during both the 9:00 am and 10:30 am services. No experience is necessary. family life: Middle School Grades 5-8 Jake Niven, jake.niven@ Spark & Fuse: Sunday Mornings Grades 5-8 - KNOW/GROW Meet in the Gym at 10:30 am for our Spark and Fuse Sunday worship experience. New Spark Discipleship Class Grades 5-6, 8:45 am, 218 - KNOW/GROW We started a new discipleship class on September 10. Students in Grades 5-6 are welcome to join us! Be sure to bring a Bible. We start with worship and end with Bible study and discussion. Spark & Fuse: Wednesdays Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 pm, Gym - GROW Grades 7-8 will meet every Wednesday for small group time, snacks, and fun. Grades 5-6 will join them for Parent & Student Night about once a month. The next one is on October 11. Fall Retreat Grades 7-8, October 20-22, GROW On October 20-22, join us for an amazing weekend at Woodland Lakes Christian Camp! The theme this year is Different Kind of Citizen. Visit our website for more details: /masonevents, STUDENTS. Spark/Fuse: Upcoming Events Pick up a calendar at the Spark and Fuse Starting Point! October 11, 6:30-8:00 pm - Parent & Student Night November 15 Annual Thanksgiving Feast February 16-17 Fuse - Believe March 16-17 Spark SuperStart! family life: High School Grades 9-12 Ryan Smart, ryan.smart@ High School: Sundays Grades 9-12, 10:30 am, Basement - KNOW/GROW We meet in the Basement each Sunday at 10:30 am for the High School Ministry worship experience. 5th Quarter Select Friday Nights in October, 10:00 pm - 12:00 am Join us after every Mason home football game, from 10:00 pm to midnight, right here on the CC campus. Bring your high school friends for free food and a lot of fun! Our upcoming dates are October 6 and 20. Fall Retreat November 10-12 - GROW Sign up for a weekend of renewal, relationship, and fun. You will be challenged and stretched to grow in your faith. Come and experience a great weekend with us. Sign up online at /masonevents, STUDENTS. Tribes/Community Groups If you haven t signed up to be in a group, it s not too late! Go to ourchriststchurch.com/masonevents, STUDENTS. Upcoming Events October 6 and 20-5th Quarter November 10-12 - Fall Retreat Pastoral care David Lautzenheiser, david.lautzenheiser@ David Lautzenheiser Inducted into the Hall of Faith One of our very own staff members, David Lautzenheiser, was inducted into the Hall of Faith on September 29! Every year, the Christian Village Communities (a division of the Christian Benevolent Association of Greater Cincinnati, Inc.) honors several individuals for outstanding Christian leadership. For those of you who know David, this comes as no surprise. As he begins his 18th year of ministry at 7
Christ s Church, and his 39th year of ministry in total (wow!), he has served in many different capacities, using a wide range of talents and skills. His ministry journey began in 1977 as a professor of music at Great Lakes Bible College, where he first put his degrees into action: a Bachelor of Religious Education and a Master of Music Education. After seven years, he was hired at Christ s Church at Georgetown in Indiana as music minister and senior adult minister. David joined the staff here at Christ s Church as our music minister in 2000, and in 2007, he transitioned to the senior adult ministry. In 2013, he added the pastoral care ministry as well. When you talk to David, you ll immediately notice his laid-back demeanor. When asked about his skills and talents, he shrugs them off with a very humble spirit. But the truth is that he is extremely talented. He has written multiple musicals, he loves to direct, and you ll see his eyes light up when you talk about theatre, his wife (Mary), two kids, and four grandkids (all boys!). He also lights up when he talks about grief counseling. Grief? Yes! David says that he loves being there for people when they re grieving. Trained in the Grief Recovery Program since 2013, he is devoted to giving people the tools to move through their grief. He says this is a huge joy. Over the past 39 years, David has led countless stage productions, programs, outreach ministries, groups, and events. His very favorite of all was the pageant we had at Christ s Church at Easter and Christmas time, in 2001-2012. A theatre buff at heart, he loves the process of putting together 100+ people who bond over a common goal: giving this gift of theatre to the community and making their holiday a little more meaningful. As we all know, having a life of ministry and being a great leader takes time, energy, and dedication. It also requires support. He is so thankful that his wife, Mary, and family, have always been extremely supportive of the work he has done. We, at Christ s Church, are truly thankful to have this wonderful leader and pastor among us! Congratulations, David, for this award and this honor. Cc KIds (Weekday Ministries) Shawn Lewis, shawn.lewis@ Before-School Care for 2017-2018 We offer before-school care for children in Grades 1-6 in the Mason City school district. We have breakfast time, games, crafts, and devotions. The cost is $5 per child, per day. To register your child, call 513-229-5400. Baby Dedication Day Saturday, November 11, 10:00-11:30 am Based on Deuteronomy 6:4-7, we have a morning of dedication, prayer, and encouragement for parents and their little ones. We follow the dedication with a brunch for families. You can invite anyone who is important to the life of your child. Please register online by November 4 at / masonevents, CHILDREN. How can YOU be involved with Kids Ministry? Here are our current needs in CC Kids. Would one of these areas be a good fit for you? 9:00 am Baby rockers, Toddlers/Twos, Threes, and Grades 2-4. The commitment is 8:50-10:15 am, two weeks per month. 10:30 am All ages need more caring adults to join us from 10:15-11:45 am, one or two weeks per month. Email Shawn to get involved at shawn.lewis@. Harvest Festival Saturday, October 28, 5:00-8:00 pm We hope to see you and your family for an old-fashioned Harvest Festival, here at Christ s Church! This will be a time for all ages to enjoy games, food, pumpkins, worship, a bonfire, photo booths, and more! Bring your neighbors and your friends! Invite the whole community to come and enjoy this fall evening with us. Sign up to volunteer for a short shift at the booth in the Lobby or online. EXPLORE! October 2017 Christ s Church 5165 Western Row Road, Mason, OH 45040 The deadline for the November EXPLORE is October 16, 2017. 513-229-3200 info@ SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES 9:00 am Auditorium 10:30 am Auditorium and Chapel (No Chapel service on October 8. Everyone to worship in Auditorium.) 10:30 am Grades 5-8 in the Gym 10:30 am Grades 9-12 in the Basement FOR HELP AND ANSWERS Church Office or Baptism...513-229-3200 Weekday Ministries...513-229-5400 Prayer Requests...513-229-3200 prayer@ Online campus, 10:30 am live. 8