Pop one in your DVD player—and you

won’t miss Netflix one little bit! And just

in case----you are tempted to stream—

reach for the very best piece of cinema

during the Holidays—The Christmas

Carol.

Tune in. See the embodiment of sin in

Ebenezer Scrooge. Listen to the

Christmas witness of a believer. Watch

while a little boy changes his family with

those precious words, “God Bless Us

Everyone”. Kneel and weep with

Ebenezer as he wipes away the name

on the tombstone. Find your hope

again—in Christmas morning.

The best drama on Hulu cannot replace

them. The best series on Netflix has

nothing to offer you---while these are

stacked on your entertainment center.

Binge watch.

Better yet---Come and share a scene

or two with us on Wednesday night

this Advent season. Look at Ebenezer

closely. Listen to Tiny Tim. The price

of sin, the Joy of new birth and

resurrection at Christmas!

See you at the movies!

Pastor Matt

Pastor Matthew S. Lash6517 Finzel Rd

Whitehouse, OH 43571

419-877-0607

www.commofchrist.orgpastormatt@commofchrist.org

FROM THE PASTOR

NOV 9

Men’s Breakfast at

Pub & Grub

NOV 9

CofC Confirmation Teens

Retreat

NOV 10

Operation Christmas Child

Boxes due

NOV 12

Church Council Meeting

NOV 19

Book Club

NOV 22

Ladies Lunch Bunch

NOV 23/24

Clean & Feed Weekend

NOV 27

Thanksgiving Eve Service

at Zion

DEC 7

Christmas Concert

The Toledo Tower

Brass Group

NOVEMBER 2019

My monthly newsletter articles have not been

published. I haven’t been paid extra to write

this stuff. You won’t read these articles in any

book someday. I am sure my children won’t

frame the content. All these articles may end

up at the bottom of retirement storage case.

These messages may get lost. Never to be

read again! Oh—Perish the thought!

Well, this ONE MESSAGE may just be worth

a few dollars. This November contribution

may actually be worth some extra cash in

your pockets. In fact, a lot of cash! Beginning

Thanksgiving Day, November 28th, I am

advising you to CANCEL all your streaming

services! Turn off Netflix. (ouch—I know, it

will hurt for a few seconds). Get rid of Hulu.

Remove Amazon Prime. And if I could so

bold to suggest---tell your cable provider,

“Sayonara!!”.

Wow, what do we do? What do we watch?

Reach for the classics! The movies! No

streaming allowed from Thanksgiving day

until January 6!! Search your cabinets, make

space for the movies that will lighten your

heart and life this season! You know the ones

I’m talking about, “Rudolph the Red Nosed

Reindeer”---learn something from Herbie The

“den—tist”, Yukon Cornelius, (Bumbles

bounce!)---Grab Santa Clause, Part one, two,

three, four, five, six, seven eight, nine ten-and

more! Add Frosty to the stack, Christmas

Vacation, It’s a Wonderful Life, White

Christmas, Elf—and whatever other movie

you are now thinking about!

I Can Save You Money!

Weekend of November 23 & 24Christ the King Sunday!Saturday, Worship & Holy Communion 4:00 p.m.Message “THANK GOD---I am in chains!”Sunday, November 24Worship & Holy Communion 8:00 & 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday, November 27Thanksgiving Eve Worship! 7:00 p.m.Worship with our Community neighbors!

Free will offering supports the Zion/Whitehouse Food

Pantry

WORSHIP HELD AT ZION UNITED METHODIST!Special Music provided by Eric & Sarah

Sermon with Pastor Warren NEW PASTOR, HOPE

METHODIST

Worship & Prayer 7:00 p.m.

Weekend of November 30 & December 1First Sunday of Advent!Saturday, Worship & Holy Communion 4:00 p.m.Message Presider, Pastor Ron HeinzSunday, December 1Worship & Holy Communion 8:00 & 10:00 a.m.

WORSHIP

WORSHIP LIFE in NOVEMBER

Come---GRATEFUL! Come to worship grateful that you and I are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses---ALL THE SAINTS who long to welcome us to our heavenly home! We will be blessed by ALL SAINTS on the weekend of November 2 and 3! During the month of November, each one of us has time to take inventory of our daily blessings! Come and be inspired by a sermon series, “THANK GOD!”. We look forward to making memories with family and friends! Embrace the spirit of Thanksgiving and Joy in the Lord’s house! Let us find our joy in the presence and promise of Christ our Savior!

Weekend of November 2 & 3For All the Saints!

Saturday, Worship & Holy Communion 4:00 p.m.Message “THANK GOD---I Remember to pray for you!”Sunday, November 3Worship & Holy Communion 8:00 & 10:00 a.m.

Weekend of November 9 & 1022nd Sunday After PentecostSaturday, Worship & Holy Communion 4:00 p.m.Message “THANK GOD—God Chose You!”Sunday, November 10Worship & Holy Communion 8:00 & 10:00 a.m.

Weekend of November 16 & 1723rd Sunday After Pentecost Saturday, Worship & Holy Communion 4:00 p.m.Message “THANK GOD---I am busy, busy, busy!”Sunday, November 17Worship & Holy Communion 8:00 & 10:00 a.m.

Charles Dickens changed the hearts of his readers! Join us for three very special Wednesday evening worship services

beginning at 7:00 p.m. Pastor Matt will share three messages reflecting on scenes from the beloved movie!

Join us for “GOD BLESS US EVERYONE”--- Beginning, Wednesday, December 4, at 7:00 p.m.

Teens and parents will serve a light meal beginning at 6:00 p.m. BRINGING A FRIEND IS A MUST! 😊

Advent WorshipA Touch of the Christmas Carol!

Messages at Thanksgiving Time!

Among those who stand tall with GRATITUDE in the scriptures is the Apostle Paul! Often in chains, house arrest, shut up in prison cells—Paul continues to give thanks to Jesus!

During these weeks of November, Pastor Matt will teach on biblical texts from Colossians, 2 Thessalonians and Ephesians!

Come and learn to copy the example of one of the finest ambassadors of the faith---the Apostle Paul. Invite a friend to enjoy these weekend messages with you!

WORSHIP

Thanksgiving Eve

Give Thanks with a grateful heart!

Worship with us on Thanksgiving

Eve, Wednesday, November 27 at 7:00 p.m.

This year, we worship at Zion

United Methodist Church.

A free will offering will support the Food Pantry at Zion United

Methodist this year!

Please join us and support this joint worship service!

“God Bless Us Everyone!” Wednesdays, December 4, 11, 18

Community of Christ welcomes TOLEDO TOWER BRASS, outstanding brass musicians! We enjoy many Community of

Christ vocalists & instrumentalists, December 7, 6:00 pm

Christmas Carol/Hymn Sing Weekend, December 21 & 22

Christmas Eve Candlelight & Communion 4:00, 7:00 & 11:00 pm

Reminder---Prayers of the Church In order that we keep our prayer concerns current and fresh in worship---we update our prayer concern list every two weeks. The concern you provide will be included in the prayers of the congregation for two weeks. If you would like to renew your prayer request, please use the form available in the gathering area or contact the church office. Thank you. Continue to pray for another!

Teens & Children—ADVENT & CHRISTMAS EVE ACOLYTES! Please check out the sign up chart posted on the kiosk and pick your favorite weekend---and those holiday day worship services! We need acolytes and crucifers for Christmas Eve and holiday weeks! Would you serve the Church by carrying the light of Jesus?? Thank you!

Looking Ahead…Please make a note on your calendar!

Believe it or not…it’s time to order your Christmas

Poinsettias!

We would love to fill the Lord’s house with at least 100 beautiful

poinsettias!

Please use the order envelope to

order yours today!

Christmas

Poinsettias

Absolute last day to turn

orders in is Nov 17th!

ACTIVITIES

CHOIRS AND YOU

Adult choir Wednesdays - 7 pm Bell choir Thursdays - 7:30 pm

1ST Saturday of the Month 8:30-9:30 amNovember 9, 8:30 am* / “Pub & Grub” Whitehouse

Devotions! Food! We are back!

All are invited to join us for fun making music.

We'll be increasing the number of times the choirs participate in worship this year, spurred in part by popular

demand. We Love our choirs!

Coming soon to CofC! They are booked!

We look forward to welcoming

The Toledo Tower Brass to Community of Christ.

We want to welcome these gifted

brass players with a FULL sanctuary!

DATE: December 7

TIME: 6 pm

Set aside the date NOW! A Christmas Concert!

Teens…Worship can use YOU!!!

If you would like to assist during worship, please let

Michelle know!

Meet our new Lay Assistant, Aurora Pitzen!

DISCOVERING HAPPINESS---Pastor’s Study Our fall Bible study will conclude on Thursday, December 5. You are welcome to attend these last sessions of the fall class! We are reading a new release by Pastor Max Lucado, How Happiness Happens. We meet on Thursday afternoon (1:00) and evening (7:00) on November 7, 14, 21, December 5. Join us in the fellowship hall!

PARISH EDUCATION

CONFIRMATION---

TEENS ARE GROWING!

Our confirmation students have been reviewing the articles of the Apostle’

Creed on Tuesdays!

A fall retreat is planned for Saturday, November 9th; 6:00-10:00 p.m. Our fall classes conclude on Tuesday,

November 12.

We will resume with four weekend retreats beginning in the month of

January.

PARENTS: Your available dates are DUE TO PASTOR’S OFFICE ON

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9.

Retreat dates to be announced! Thank you! Thanks be to God for enthusiastic teens and supportive

parents!

We are the people of F A I T H! We were created to live the abundant life in Christ. We all experience the “Unexpected”---How do I respond? How might my faith respond even in those times when the “unexpected” would steal my joy? Join us for an eight week scripture study. We will also read a recent release by New York Times Bestselling author and minister, Christine Caine.

PROPHETS STILL SPEAK TODAY! Pastor Matt has been leading us through a contemporary look at the Old Testament Prophets on Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m. We study the identity and prophetic character while reviewing their message for the Church family than and now! Join us in the library for study and conversation. All adults are welcome!

Pastor’s “NEW YEAR” Weekly Bible Study—UNEXPECTED!!

Our sessions will include inspirational DVD talks led by Christine too! The cost of the book is $15. We hope you will join us for the NEW YEAR BIBLE STUDY, BEGINNING JANUARY 16, 1:00 & 7:00 p.m.

Please sign up for upcoming winter events OR email Pastor Matt and let him know you will be attending! (Pastormatt@commofchrist.org)

YOUTH EDUCATION

Teens Committed to BIG STUF CAMP! Our youth committee is supporting BIG STUF Camp, a multi-denominational camp that focuses on worship and teen discipleship for Junior High & High school students. The camp is located in Panama City Beach FL.

The following teens are registered for BIG STUF, June 21-27.

We depart on Saturday, Sunday June 21 and return Saturday, June 27.

A bake sale/fund raiser will be held Election Day, Tuesday, November 5. We need our Big Stuf and ALL Community of Christ teens to serve in the TEEN BAKE SHOP! J Parents & Teens—PLEASE BRING IN TONS OF BAKED GOODS ON MONDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 4.

Ariba! Support Teens!! Ariba! Mexican Night! We have made dinner reservations for YOU! Grab a COUPON and join us on Monday, December 9, ALL DAY (Lunch, Dinner or BOTH! You Choose!!). Your purchase provides 15% to our retreat ministries!!! We will be very grateful for your support! BIG STUF TEENS AND FAMILIES—Join us at 6:00 p.m. We will grab a bunch of tables and enjoy each other’s company! DON’T FORGET—COMMUNITY OF CHRIST TEEN NIGHT AT LA FIESTA’ MAUMEE, DECEMBER 9!

Upcoming Youth Events—HOLIDAY HITS! Parents---I will soon send out an e mail asking you to commit to specific activities in the month of November & December.

• Big Stuf Retreat Gathering #1 November 23, 5:30-7:00 p.m.

• C of C Christmas Party Scavenger Hunt!!! Friday, December 6th; 5:30-10:00 p.m.! Dinner at Buffalo Wild Wings. $10.00 per teen. Gift Exchange! GREAT EVENT!!

UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS

Emma AbrahamThomas Abraham

Claire BadenAyva BartleyMaci Bartley

Mariah BritschTyler Britsch

Adam Colburn

Ali FritzKyle Gebhart

Simon GottwaldBrooke HamblinZoe Hamblin

Avery JonesZach Jones

Amanda Kohntopp

Spencer ReidZoe Reid

Grant SchuchmannAudrey SmuckerLydia Smucker

Mallory SmuckerJosh Swagler

Anna Swartz

Shelby MyersClara Ollerenshaw

Allie PalmerEmily PollockMallori Pollock

Anna RasmussonJay Rasmusson

Hailey Reid

OUTREACH

Outreach Volunteers

REACH OUT!

Enthusiastic volunteers of our church

family distributed nearly 400 bags to the

surrounding community!

We shared the good news of all the

activity in our church family! We invited

many to come and join us for worship!

The faithful seed of God was sown at the

Roche de Boeuf festival in Waterville.

Many thanks to ALL who participated!

Mission and Benevolence

Name Tag Sundays!

“I love this idea—so easy to get to know

someone!”.

Thanks for your support of NAME TAG SUNDAY!

Our future NAME TAG events:FIRST SUNDAY OF THE ADVENT

SEASON, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1!

Give us your autograph and share your NAME!

The Good Work of OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD!This ministry takes the Gospel to all nations! Jesus called us to “Go therefore, make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in

the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit!” (Matthew 28).

Once our Christmas boxes are shipped from Waterville to North Carolina—they are shipped across the world to children and families who reside in poverty- stricken environments. OCC offers children hope, joy---CHRISTMAS!

Your gifts change the hearts of many children! Thanks be to God! *Our boxes are due on Sunday, November 10!

Be An Angel---Bless An Angel! Coming soon! We will have the opportunity to reach out to children and families in the Salem Lutheran Church neighborhood! Our Christmas gifts provide assistance, while blessing the Christmas season for many who struggle daily! Your generosity and love is deeply appreciated! Watch for your opportunity to be an angel—and Bless an angel this season! Thank you.

Adopt a Grandma & Grandpa! Many of the elderly who live in Lutheran sponsored rest homes do not enjoy the presence of family. Many of our seniors are alone at the holidays.

Community of Christ has been adopting ‘grandparents’ and offering gifts of love. We will post the needs of those who reside at Lutheran Home of Mercy.

Thank you for caring. You may contact the church office if you have any question about any of our seasonal benevolent programs. Bless you.

4th Sunday---“Clean & Feed!”Join us on the fourth Sunday of the

month for us to share love offerings with Salem Lutheran, Toledo &

Whitehouse Food Pantry!

Please bring bars of soap for Salem’s neighborhood

families and food for those who

have needs here in Whitehouse.

Baskets will be placed near the doors on NOVEMBER 23/24.

Thank you for your generous

offering of support!

We are grateful for those offerings that are received. Your gifts to the mission of the church keep us strong and able to meet the costs of fall ministries. Thank you for sharing

your faithful offering with your congregation!

2019 BUILDING &

GENERAL FUND ANALYSIS

2019 Building Loan Fund

Income Expense Diff.

SEP $11,871 $12,563 ($692)

YTD $107,991 $113,067 ($5,076)

2019 General Fund

Income Expense Diff.

SEP $35,224 34,464 $760

YTD $301,900 327,356 ($25,456)

STEWARDSHIP

COMMITMENT CARDNOVEMBER 9 & 10!!

The Bible calls us to be faithful and cheerful givers of our time, talent and tithe!

Once a year, we take a moment to pray about our financial giving to our congregation and Its

mission.

You will receive a ‘commitment card’ in the mail. We are asking you to complete the card and plan to share it as part of our offering on

the second weekend in November.

Thank you for being a faithful steward of every blessing! Thanks be to God!

SIMPLY GIVING PROGRAMa regular electronic withdrawal that supports

your congregation when you are out of town.

Let us be cheerful givers to the Lord!

Community of Christ hosted around

100 guests!

Bishops Fall Gathering - thank you to all who attended!

Our Church Council gathers on the second Tuesday of

the month. You are always welcome to be part of the

conversation.

We meet in the Sunday school classrooms beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Please pray for our church

leaders.

Council Minutes are available in the gathering area once they are

approved by council action.

We invite you to keep in touch

with all the important decisions that are being made at church

council each month.

CHURCH LIFE

2019 ANNUAL FAMILY GATHERING! Our church membership gathers to celebrate the ministries and mission of our congregation on Sunday, December 8 immediately following the abbreviated 10:00 a.m. worship service.

• A continental breakfast will be available. • We will receive the proposed budget for mission,

benevolence and ministries.• Elect four members to three- year terms on the church

council.

Please plan to attend. Many thanks!

NOMINATION PROCESS

On Sunday, December 8,

we will elect FOUR new

Community of Christ members

to our leadership team! Our church family hosts an annual meeting on the 2nd Sunday of Advent

season.

We will gather on Sunday, December 8th, at 11:15 am.

We will review our ministries, discuss any agenda items and vote for FOUR

nominated council leaders.

Annual MeetingCommunity of Christ

Please circle the date on your calendar!

NOV 12 – 7pm

November 22, 11:30 a.m.Clara J’s Tea Room in

Maumee

Wear a hat if you wish!

Call Becky King if you

have any questions419-349-7319

Ladies Lunch Bunch

Please remember the following members who are ill, shut in, or recently hospitalized:

Dayle Reed – Care for cancer

Cindy Wixey – Care for Alzheimer’s

Norma Ruehle – Shut in residing at Swan Creek

Glenn Johnson – Shut in at Lakes of Monclova

Sharon Dapkus – Care for cancer

David Schwartz – Rehab at Elizabeth Scott

Dave Alleman – Recuperation

Carson Cochrane – Recuperation

Please remember them in your daily prayers. Thank you.

Prayers of God’s People

SYMPATHY, PRAYERS & THANKS

Family of MaryJo Dressell – Charter member and friend of Community of Christ. Our prayers

are with the Dressell family.

Holy Baptism Benjamin James Bear

Son of Christopher & Kaitlyn Bear

Max Frederick WeberSon of Zach & Brea Weber

Michael & Elaine Niese

Fred & Ruthann Ortner

Doris DisherRoger & Lisa Boester, Marjorie

Boester

Lucas County 4-H Committee

Larry & Brenda Druschel

Thomas & Kelsey Wulf

Joe & Annie O'Leary

Wayne & Becky King

Cynthia & Neil Nutter

Barbara Coleman

Kronberg Family

Rebecca Rude

Felix Rude

Martha & Robert Hartman

Carson & Donna Cochran

Caren Dille

Mason Family Farms LLC

Anna Snyder

Jean Knipp

Mr. & Mrs. James Downs

Diane Myers

Stephanie Setmire

Shirley Williams Family

Chris & Natalie Rilling

Carl & Marcia Heckert

Thank you for donations on behalf of Jim Kronberg Memorial

Here are some tentative dates for future planning;

Growing & Learning Committee(Sunday School, Bible Study, Parish

Education)November 18, 6:30pm

Youth Committee(Children & Youth, Teen Activities & Ministries)

November 17, 10:15am

Worship Committee(Planning & Enhancing our Worship Life)

November 19, 11am

Outreach Committee(Welcome Visitors, Assimilating Members,

Media, Identity Build)

Upcoming Committee Meetings Interested in participating in planning, sharing new ideas and getting involved in a variety of

ministries?

Nov. 19: Eleanor Oliphant is Completely

Fine by Gail Honeyman

Dec.: Christmas get-together

Jan. 21: And Then There Were None

by Agatha Christie

Feb. 18: Lila by Marilynne Robinson

Mar. 17: A Place for Us by Fatima

Farheen Mirza

Apr. 21: Ghosted by Rosie Walsh

May 19: Little Fires Everywhere

by Celeste Eng

June 15: Educated by Tara Westover

1pm – CofC library

Book Club

11/01 Jerald Nemire

11/01 Lisa Boltz

11/02 Kevin Gebhart

11/04 Anna Rasmusson

11/04 Erika Brenneman

11/04 Stephen Eberly

11/05 Vickie Geha

11/06 Chloe Brown

11/06 Dennis Dohse

11/06 Shelby Phillips

11/06 Tammy Myers

11/06 Terrie Knight

11/07 Brittany Holliker

11/07 Charlie Johnson

11/07 Mark Pitchford

11/07 Parker Ray

11/08 Anne Greenhagen

11/08 Austin Nofzinger

11/08 Matthew Britsch

11/10 Dave Rockwell

11/10 Erin Esterhuizen

11/10 Liz Uhlik

11/11 Kenneth Terveen

11/12 Haylee Verhoff

11/12 Scott Boltz

11/13 Kari Hagemeyer

11/14 Brooklynn Stout

11/14 Rita Wagoner

11/14 Zach Weber

11/16 Ken Outly

11/16 Marie Archer

11/16 Michael Karg

11/17 Don Archambeau

11/19 Melissa Deacon

11/22 Gracee Pitchford

11/22 Sally McEwen

11/23 Al Lipinski

11/23 Michelle Graceffo

11/24 Bob Longnecker

11/24 Mallori Pollock

11/26 Avery Rozick

11/26 Josie Heilmann

11/26 Rebecca Myers

11/27 Rick Korb

11/29 Brian Mruzek

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NOTES & REMINDERS

Our Church Office Hours:

8:30-3:30 pm (Monday through Friday).

Our office manager, Michelle Gebhart, will be available during these hours.

SAFETY - In order to provide a safe and secure facility for visitors, members and staff, we are asking all persons to identify yourself to the office when entering the building. This will allow for us to know who

is here in case of an emergency. For those who are here on a regular basis for bible studies or ladies craft, the office is already expecting you so there is no need to let us know.

Thank you to our Band!!! What a joy it was to hear you!!

Way to ROCK

those drums, Josh!!

Thank you, Eric and Sarah for the beautiful

music written by our own Eric Dickey!!