NEXT SUNDAY OCT. 28 7:15am Men’s Bible Study (Agape Room) 10:00a – 2:00p Taco Bar (Heritage Hall) 1:15pm Cantata rehearsal (Sanctuary) 6:00pm Jr Hi Youth (Heritage Hall)

TODAY SUNDAY OCT. 21 7:15am Men’s Bible Study (Agape Room) 12:30pm ASL Class (Going Deeper) 1:00pm Cantata rehearsal (Sanctuary) 6:00pm Jr Hi Youth (Heritage Hall)

MONDAY OCT. 22 8:00am Fill College Goodie boxes (Her. Hall) 1:00pm Pure Grace Fellowship (Going Deeper) 4:30pm Bell Choir (First UMC) 6:30pm Knowing Christ study (Agape Room) 7:00pm Sr Hi Youth (Youth Lounge)

TUESDAY OCT. 23

8:15am Staff Prayer Time (Agape Room) 9:00am Staff Meeting (Open Door) 10:00am Women’s Bible Teach’g (Her. Hall) 6:30pm Nominating Cmte. (Open Door)

WEDNESDAY OCT. 24

Noon Pastors’ Retiree Luncheon (Her. Hall) 5:00pm Devotions at the Towers (TheTowers) 6:00pm Prayer Group (Open Door) 6:00pm Praise Team (Sanctuary) 7:00pm Choir (Sanctuary)

THURSDAY OCT. 25

6:00am Men’s Bible Study (Heritage Hall) 10:00am Cards/Care Team (Going Deeper) 10:00am Tanner Connx Grp. (Agape Room) 12:00pm Fkln UMC Pastors (Agape Room) 1:00pm Prep for Fridays are Free (Her. Hall)

FRIDAY OCT. 26

Sabbath: Pastor Darrell, Pastor Sam, Katie Aaron, Jonathan Smith, and Amy Smith 5:00pm Fridays are Free dinner (Heritage Hall)

SATURDAY OCT. 27

11:30am Heritage Hall reserved (Her. Hall) 2:00pm Blanche Jenkins Memor’l Svc. (Sanct.)

Christ United Methodist Church “Love God, Love People, Make Disciples for Jesus Christ”

Welcome!

8:15AM WORSHIP

THIS WEEK

11:00AM WORSHIP

HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICES available at

WELCOME DESK.

An Audio CD (sermon only) or a

Video DVD of the full service can be ordered

at the Welcome Desk after each service.

Donations accepted to support this ministry.

The church calendar and sermon are

available on the

website at christchurchfranklin.com

Christ United Methodist Church

1135 Buffalo St., P.O. Box 1151, Franklin, PA 16323 Ph: 814-432-3019 Web: christchurchfranklin.com

Email: office@christchurchfranklin.com

Rev. Darrell Greenawalt (814) 432-3019 x303 (Cell) (814)-282-4794

Rev. Sam Wagner (814) 432-3019 x307 (Cell) (814)-671-2478

Church Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-3pm

8:15am Worship televised on Spectrum channel 1024

October 21, 2018

The Light is brought in, reminding us that Jesus is here.

Ministry Moment Moments of Friendship & Fellowship "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty" (vs. 1) P. 8 Call to Worship "A Mighty Fortress is Our God" P. 26 All Pray as One "Open Our Eyes, Lord" P. 383 Time with the Children "He Giveth More Grace" P. 415

Scripture: Judges 13:1-5, 24-25 Message: "Heroes of the Faith: Samson" Rev. Dr. Darrell Greenawalt "Beautiful Things" Screen The Lord’s Prayer Presentation of Tithes, Gifts and Offerings “Refiner’s Fire” Choir "Jesus, We Just Want to ..." (vs. 1 & 4) P. 98 Dismissal

The Light leads us out, symbolizing that we are the Light of Christ to the world.

"Open Up the Heavens" "Open Our Eyes, Lord" Ministry Moment Mission Moment Moments of Friendship & Fellowship Presentation of Tithes, Gifts and Offerings "10,000 Reasons"

Scripture: Judges 13:1-5, 24-25 Message: "Heroes of the Faith: Samson" Rev. Dr. Darrell Greenawalt "Beautiful Things" The Lord’s Prayer Dismissal

Ministry Moment "Open Up the Heavens" "10,000 Reasons" Presentation of Tithes, Gifts and Offerings “Refiner’s Fire” Choir Mission Moment Moments of Friendship & Fellowship

Scripture: Judges 13:1-5, 24-25 Message: "Heroes of the Faith: Samson"

Rev. Dr. Darrell Greenawalt "Beautiful Things" Prayer Time Dismissal

9:35AM WORSHIP

Christ Church app QR code:

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OCTOBER ANNIVERSARIES

23 Jay & Johnna Carr 24 Bill & Lynn Black

26 Mike & Jill Calderone

28 Alisa Elliott

28 Norm & Donna Dunkle

Fridays are Free Dinner (Our monthly community dinner) Oct. 26 – 5:00-6:15pm in

Heritage Hall. Sign up to help on the Because U Count sheet.

Trunk or Treat! Oct. 31 – Church parking lot – 6:00-8:00pm.

An alternative to Trick or Treat, Trunk or Treat is a “Halloween Tailgate Party”. Instead of children going door-to-door, they’ll go trunk-to-trunk in the church parking lot visiting decorated vehicle trunks for candy. Please consider bringing your vehicle to the church at 5:30pm to decorate your trunk and fill it with candy or treats you may have. You may also dress in costume as you hand out your goodies. Sign up on the Because U Count sheet. If you need some ideas, Google Trunk or Treat or visit Pinterest. Candy donations will be accepted; place them in the bin in the lobby. For details, see Amy Smith.

Nominating Committee meets Oct. 23 at 6:30pm.

Oct. 30 – Adult Chat regarding “A Way Forward”. 6:30pm in Heritage Hall. Discussion/Q&A about the UMC Commission’s task and progress.

Franklin District Youth “Meet, Greet & Eat” Nov. 4 4:00-8:00pm at Grace UMC Grove City See Youth bulletin board for more info.

All Saints Day – Sunday, Nov. 4. Our lost loved ones will be remembered at all 3 Worship services. Christ Church Conference – Nov. 8 at 7:00pm. Heritage Hall Sign-up for the 2019 ASP Mission trip today in Heritage Hall. It will be a great week of making homes warmer/safer/dryer. A $50 deposit required to hold your spot.

Ministry & Fellowship Day for Franklin District Clergy & Laity – Nov. 10 See Brochure/Registration forms at Welcome Desk.

Operation Christmas Child Shoe Boxes – The 2018 campaign is underway! You may pick up your box (at both entrances), fill it with items chosen with love, a note or picture, your $9 donation for shipping and pray over it. Boxes to be returned by Nov 11.

There will be a Memorial Service for Blanche Jenkins, here at Christ Church, on Oct. 27 at 2:00pm.

OCTOBER

BIRTHDAYS 21 John Mucio

21 Scott Walters

21 Robin Hall

22 Joe Dick

22 Kathy Jack

22 Elaine Fry

23 Sarah Speth

24 Don Ion

24 Ashley Smith

24 Gary Hundertmark

25 Ryan McCandless

25 Madison McMasters

25 Riliegh Sires

26 Tim Mong

27 Mike Berry

27 Carson Lake

27 Carter Smith

28 Ethan Knapp

28 Noah Greenawalt

Today’s altar flowers are presented by Dave & Robin Hall

in memory of Wendell Baker and Jean Keith

October is Pastor Appreciation Month

Dear Friends in Christ, Greetings from One Mission Society World Headquarters. God is doing amazing things through OMS ministries around the world. Thank you for your faithful support for my ministry and partnering to help reach the nations for Christ. You are a blessing to many. May God continue to bless you as you shine for Jesus. In His grip, Joetta Lehman

Thanks to the person(s) who presented the beautiful altar flowers in my honor last Sunday.

-- Vicki Heller

Congratulations to Rich & Lynn Harriger on the birth of their grandson, Nolan Thomas Harriger. Born October 10, 2018, he arrived at 8 lbs., 9 oz. Proud parents are Andy and Krista Harriger of Oil City. In honor of Nolan’s birth, Christ Church has donated $25 to the ABC Life Center.