Monthly Publication Volume 4, Issue 3 October, 2016

Worship ServicesTwo styles of worship, Traditional at 9:00 a.m. and Contemporary at 10:30 a.m. with fellowship time

between. Communion is typically offered on the first Sunday each month. Professional childcare is offered during each worship time. Plan to stay or come early for refreshments and fellowship between services. Don’t

forget to wear your name tag!

Praise Reports

Smoke Detector Battery HandoutWe will be distributing 600 free batteries to families in our neighborhood for their smoke alarms. We will be handing out this gift along with a full color information card describing upcoming events at our church in the same neighborhoods as we did our summer prayer walks and also at Walmart. The goal is to meet people and let our neighbors know we care. On Saturday October 8th, we will meet at the church at 1:00 p.m. and walk house to house until 3:00 p.m. Two hour shifts are available at the Walmart Hometown Market entryway from 9 am – 5 pm. Please sign up at the connection table in

the south entryway to help walk or work the Walmart table.

On September 17 people from Christ Church joined

other volunteers at the Convoy of Hope event to

hand out shoes, food, school supplies, and

donated services to people in need from our area.

On September 11 we held one blended service and kicked off the Fall along with a new sermon series

titled “I Love My Church”

On Rally Day we began Sunday school classes once again and

enjoyed a potluck meal, fellowship and games outside. The Packer game was also on

the big screen.

Our Mission: Love God, Love & Serve Others, Make Disciples of Jesus ChristTHE ANNOUNCER is a publication of Christ Church United Methodist, 5109 Washington Ave., Racine, WI 53406

Christ Church United Methodist - Phone 262-632-1607, Fax 262-632-1609

www.christchurchracine.com, E-Mail address: christchurchracine@tds.net

From the Pastor’s DeskOctober is here, which means cooler weather, changing colors, and a new ministry program year in full swing. Fall also means that the church conference is coming where we celebrate the previous year’s ministry, care for the administration of the church, and prepare for the next year of ministry by approving the budget and the nominations of persons to the various

ministry committees that help us carry out our mission. This year’s Church Conference will be December 12 at 6:30 p.m. in room 16. To plan effectively for our ministry together in 2017 we need to reflect on our stewardship and how God is calling us to give of the gifts God has blessed us with.

Some think that stewardship is just a polite way of referring to financial giving to the church but it is more than that. Stewardship is the idea that everything belongs to God as creator and we are managers of what God has blessed us with and called to give a portion back to say thank you and to be used for God’s work. The gifts that we receive, manage, and give include our time, energy, abilities, skills, resources and finances. The giving of these things is a reflection of where our heart is at.

In the coming weeks, we will reflect together on our heart’s condition and how we respond to God’s call through a series entitled Living Generously. Each Sunday the sermons in this series will include short video episodes that tell the story of the Donovan family as they seek to understand what it means to live the words of Jesus. Each week we will see a glimpse of their journey as they take risks, experience suffering and joy, and find themselves transformed by the call of Christ. You won’t want to miss a single Sunday!

Life is busy, and it is easy for our hearts to be distracted by the demands we face. Each of us has so many blessings, but sometimes our attitudes are less than grateful. It is my hope that this series prompts us to take an inventory of the blessings God has entrusted to each of us. As we do, I hope we will be inspired with a new awareness of the goodness of God and how we can share of ourselves so others can know God’s goodness too. At the end of the series, we will have the opportunity to commit our time, talent and finances to do just that. What an opportunity for our church family to celebrate God’s generosity! Please join me in praying that God will prepare our hearts to hear His message of transforming generosity and make a commitment to come each week of the series. There will also be growth groups that follow the series to reflect further with others each week; they will be offered during the week and Sunday mornings. Please sign up at the Connection Table in the south entryway.

God Bless, Pastor George J. Kafer

ministries of Christ Church. If you have a story of how your life or someone else’s has been blessed by God or affected by a ministry at Christ Church please share it with Pastor George so God can be glorified.

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October BirthdaysJay Slife 10 1

Zoe Furuglyas 10 4Sammy Balian 10 6Sarah Tatro 10 6David Wallenta 10 8Isaiah Hoyt 10 9Jan Elzinga 10 11Wendy Wise 10 11Cadyn Albright 10 12Becky Tatro 10 15Billie Stilley 10 16Pamela Grow 10 18Bill Wilms 10 18Joan Rorek 10 19Eva Rhodes 10 22 Brian Furuglyas 10 24 Judy Weisbrod 10 29 Merry Kris Demske 10 30 Kendra O’Connell 10 30

ministries of Christ Church. If you have a story of how your life or someone else’s has been blessed by God or affected by a ministry at Christ Church please share it with Pastor George so God can be glorified.

“Unashamed” Bible Study for WomenShame can take on many forms, hide in plain sight, and hold us back in ways we don’t realize. In this Bible study by Christine Caine, hear how she reveals the often-hidden consequences of shame. We are excited to have Kendra O’Connell lead this amazing study on how to go from a shame-filled to shame-free life! The class will be held on Thursday nights at 6:30 pm, October 13 - November 17. There is a $7 study guide to help with the study – if you need help with the cost please contact Kendra or Liz Martin. Please sign up now at the Connection Table so we can order the books.

NEW! Adult Class Offered on Sundays at 9 am“Milk to Meat” is a 7 week study of the six principle teachings of Jesus that every Christian needs. Join

Brian Furuglyas in Room 16 starting October 16th.

Check out the “Growth Groups” page in this newsletter to see all the new growth groups starting in October and sign up at the Connection Table in the South Entryway!

Mission Project CollectionsIn the south entrance there are

bins for collecting various items for mission projects and

ministries. You can drop off items for the local food pantry,

Campbell’s soup labels, and supplies for school.

Staff Email’sLinda Steimle (Office)christchurchracine@tds.netPastor George Kaferrevkafer@outlook.comRyan O’Connell (Youth)christchurchracineyouth@gmail.com

Liz Martin (Discipleship)lizkmartin@msn.comMerry Kris Demske (Adm.)mkdemske@gmail.com

Join us in making shawls for those going through tough times. The shawls serve as a reminder of God’s love and the prayers of God’s people. We gather at 1:00 p.m. on the second Friday of each month in the Friendship Room at Christ Church.

Reminder: If you know someone who could benefit from receiving a Loving Arms Prayer Shawl; please contact the church office at 632-1607.

                 

Loving Arms Prayer Shawl Ministry of Christ Church.Recognition of Ten Years of service to the community.Sunday, October 16, 9 am

The Evening Dinner Circle meets on October 3 at 6:00 p.m. for dinner and a

mission program.

The Ellen Circle meets on October 20 at 1:00 p.m. in the friendship room.

Christ commanded His followers to “love one another.” What does that look like in today’s world? Join us for our current sermon series.

In the “I Love My Church” series, we are talking about:Loving Our CommunityLove by Serving Others

Love by Giving to Those in NeedLove by Sharing

If you missed any sermons they are available on line @ christchurchracine.com

Don’t forget, you can invite a friend to come to church. We’d love to share Christ’s love with them and invite them to become a part of God’s family!

Christ Church Men’s Bible StudyWednesdays at 6:00 pm in the

Conference RoomBring your Bible. Contact Brian Crowe for

the current chapter being studied. Then read in advance of coming to class. Bring a

friend with you. Let’s GROW!

SundayStarting October 16 - Adult Sunday School 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Meeting in Room 16 “Milk to Meat” A study of the six principle teachings of Jesus that every Christian needs.

Adult Sunday School 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Meeting in Room 16 “I Love My Church,” What it means to be the church of Christ.

MondayGrief Group

Meets in the Library on the 1st Monday and the 3rd Monday of the month at 2 pm.

WednesdaySeptember 14-Oct. 12 “I Love My Church” 11:00 am & 2 classes at 6:00 p.m.

What it means to love in today’s world and be the church of Christ.

Oct. 19-Nov.16 “Living Generously” 11:00 am & 6:00 p.m. Using video we follow a fictional family on their journey into generosity and reflect on our faith.

Men’s Bible Study (Chapter by Chapter)Led by Brian Crowe at 6:00 pm in the Conference Room

ThursdayOct. 13-Nov. 17 Woman’s Bible Study “Unashamed”

How to go from a shame-filled to shame-free life - led by Kendra O’Connell

FridayFriday Morning Study

September 16-Oct. 14 “I Love My Church” 9:30 a.m.What it means to love in today’s world and be the church of Christ.

Oct. 21-Nov.18 “Living Generously” 9:30 a.m. Using video we follow a fictional family on their journey into generosity and reflect on our faith.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Meets at church every 2nd Friday at 1:00 p.m. in the Friendship Room

SaturdayKindred Hearts Breakfast

Next gathering on Saturday, November 5 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 16. For women who live alone, we meet to share a pot-luck breakfast.

What Will Your Legacy Be?Have you considered your legacy; how about continuing to let God use you to transform lives by adding a line to your Will that gives 10% of your estate to Christ Church. Estate

funds have helped us with much needed building repairs or improvements so that our building continues to support vital ministry.

This Community Wide Event, sponsored by Christ Church, is Saturday October 22nd from 2 to 4 p.m. in our North

Parking Lot and Fellowship Hall. Trunk or Treat invites people to park their cars and open their trunks, or the backs of their vehicles, and decorate them. Then they pass out candy

from their trunks. The event provides a safe family environment for trick or treaters. For ideas for the event visit:

http://trunkortreat.homestead.com/

WE NEED YOUR HELP – A Community event exposes new people to Christ Church – we need a lot of help and

participation from the congregation. We need enough volunteers to park their cars and fill our North Parking Lot at

1:30 pm, with trunks open and ready to pass out goodies to children by 2 pm. We also need volunteers in Fellowship Hall

to work with children on various games and activities. This event is open to all children in our community. If your children have friends from school, sports, or your neighborhood please

invite them to attend. Please see the “Connections” table in the South Narthex to volunteer.

THE CONGREGATION’S DONATIONS OF BAGS OF INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED PIECES OF CANDY ARE

GREATLY APPRECIATED!

Sponsored by the Christian Life Committee, forquestions please call Dennis or Kathy Dahlen 598-0851.

Need a Visit?Gifted lay people along with

the Pastor extend the Church’s presence to the homebound and others

through visits. If you have moved, are ill, having

surgery, or need a visit for any reason please call the church office to keep the

Pastor and lay visiting team informed. If we do not

know we cannot go!

Consider ThisIf you desire to give to specific ministries beyond your general offering here are some areas:

Apportionments, Building Fund

(helps with: painting, siding, repairs, parking lot…),Compassionate fund,

Youth Ministry,Audio/Visual Fund,Camp Scholarships ($100 per camper).

We have bundles of worship invite cards in the entryways to take and give out: Put a stack at your office, store or place of work. Ask if you can set a stack out in a business that you frequent. Give them to neighbors, friends and co-workers. Leave them on tables at restaurants to invite your server (leave a tip, too). Give them out in drive thru lanes. Ask God to give you an opportunity to give them out. Keep a few in your wallet, purse or car.

Christ Church’s Vision

A church that seeks,

Music Ministryat Christ Church

New Message SystemText “connect” to 262-631-3012

Follow the instructions once you receive a reply back. This

communication system will allow us to send special messages (meeting cancelations…) or

reminders to you. Sign up today.

Apportionment GivingChrist Church has a history of 100% apportionment giving, allowing us to help transform lives by God’s love. Apportionments provide for ministries that directly help over 50,000 people in Wisconsin and many more beyond. In 2016 our apportionment is $43,872, if we each give faithfully to the general fund and if able a special gift for apportionments, $180 a year per member, we can continue to support connectional ministries and free up more of our general funds to increase outreach and ministry in our local area.

Stewardship Makes a Difference!Thank you for all the ways you support ministry. This newsletter has examples of how our church is making a difference in people’s lives through your giving! It is good to see people trusting in God and answering His call to give. People are offering themselves to serve and their financial giving (several tithing 10% of income, or working toward tithing)! Check the connection table for Electronic Fund Transfer forms and ways to give of your time and talent as well. As you respond to God’s call in the giving of your time, talent, and resources remember if you have a need contact Pastor George.

Friendship Luncheon Wed., Oct. 12th & 26th at 12:30 p.m. Make your reservations:

Call Billie Stilley at 554-8801. Open to all and friends of our community.

Christian Education, Children’s, Youth & Family Ministry

Sunday School September 11 – MayOn Sunday morning grade level classes are offered for kids age 3 – 5th grade.

Students are dismissed during the 10:30 worship to attend classes in the north and south hallways. Preschool – Room 14 led by Angela Furuglyas

K - 2nd Grade Room 2 led by Tyler Bosch & Stephanie Lozano3rd - 5th Grade Room 7 led by Samantha Wallenta

Middle & High School (6th-12th Grade) are to attend worship and then on the 2nd & 4th Sundays stay after for a meal and class in Room 13 led by Ryan O’Connell and adult lay leaders.

Wednesday Kids Club A gathering for K– 5th graders in Room 14 from 5:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. where kids grow to follow Jesus as they learn Biblical teachings through hands on activities like: songs, videos, drama, crafts, Bible stories,

games, and mission projects. Classes are right after a free meal (5:15 p.m.)

Confirmation Class

Christ Church’s Vision

A church that seeks,

Music Ministryat Christ Church

October 7On the first Friday of the month, parents are

invited to drop off their kids (3 months-5th grade) at Christ Church for free child care from 6:00-8:30 p.m. where games, activities, and snacks will be provided.

This is a way to support families in our congregation and community by allowing parents to have time for themselves and their relationships.

Please sign up children at the connection table or call the church office at 632-1607. Those wishing to help may sign up at the connection table as well. Chris Bahr, PNO Director

Christian Education, Children’s, Youth & Family Ministry

Sunday School September 11 – MayOn Sunday morning grade level classes are offered for kids age 3 – 5th grade.

Students are dismissed during the 10:30 worship to attend classes in the north and south hallways. Preschool – Room 14 led by Angela Furuglyas

K - 2nd Grade Room 2 led by Tyler Bosch & Stephanie Lozano3rd - 5th Grade Room 7 led by Samantha Wallenta

Middle & High School (6th-12th Grade) are to attend worship and then on the 2nd & 4th Sundays stay after for a meal and class in Room 13 led by Ryan O’Connell and adult lay leaders.

Wednesday Kids Club A gathering for K– 5th graders in Room 14 from 5:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. where kids grow to follow Jesus as they learn Biblical teachings through hands on activities like: songs, videos, drama, crafts, Bible stories,

games, and mission projects. Classes are right after a free meal (5:15 p.m.)

Confirmation Class

Attention All Ladies!Save the Date…Women’s Spiritual Spa Day!!

In our over busy and stressful lives, are you looking for some peace and encouragement? Then join us for a Saturday filled with the amazing beauty and power of our God. He promises that one day we will see Him “face to face”; but until then, let the glory of creation and God’s promises of love and care, encourage you to spend time with “I AM”.

Knowing the One who spoke the world into being encourages us to trust Him for the long haul.

Saturday, October 15th, 10 am-4 pmat Christ Church

Call the church office now to sign up

OCTOBER’S CHANGE FOR CHANGE IS GOING TO SUPPORT:

UMCOR Flood Relief for LouisianaWe have heard of the loss of homes and belongings

due to the terrible flooding that occurred this summer. It was called, “Katrina without the wind,” that was how serious it was! If you are not familiar

with UMCOR, (United Methodist Committee on Relief) the most important reason to donate through

them as opposed to any other charity, is that the entire administrative costs have already been paid

through our apportionments. Therefore, every dollar contributed goes to those in need. Thank you for

your contributions. Witness/Outreach Team

-------------------------------------------------------------The next St. Richard’s Dinner is November 8th,

look for a sign up in the south entryway to help - donate food or to serve at the meal.

RIC is in need of drivers to drive others to the polls on Tuesday, November 8th. Even helping a portion of that

day will be helpful. Call either Tammy Hayward or Nancy Holmlund to volunteer to help on

Election Day 2016.

Christ Church United Methodist

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

111:30 am UMW Brunch with Jordan Crowe’s Presentation on Mission Trip

29 am – Traditional Worship

10:30 am -Contemporary Worship & Sunday School

32 pm Grief Support Group

6 pm Evening Dinner Circle

6:30 pm -Scouts

410 am Visioning Greater Racine

5 pm - Evangelism

6 pm Praise Band

7 pm Dartball

511am I Love My Church Sm Group4:30 pm Confirmation5:15 pm Meal5:45 pm Kid’s Club6 pm Fusion6 pm I Love My Church Sm Groups6 pm MIM7 pm Choir

612:30 pm UMW Bd Mtg

3 pm Connection

79:30 am I Love My Church Small Group

6 pm – Parent’s Night Out

6 pm Venturing

89 am Witness

9am – 5pmBattery Handout at Walmart

1 pm – 3 pmNeighborhood Battery Distribution

99 am – Traditional Worship

10:30 am -Contemporary Worship & SS

12 pm MS/HS Break Out Groups

106:30 pm -Scouts

6:30 pm Leadership Bd.

Columbus Day

1110 am Visioning Greater Racine

6 pm Worship Mtg

6 pm Praise Band

6 pm Visioning Greater Racine

1211am I Love My Church Sm Group12:30 pm Friendship Lunch4:30 pm Confirmation5:15 pm Meal5:45 pm Kid’s Club6 pm Fusion6 pm I Love My Church Sm Groups6 pm MIM7 pm Choir

133 pm Connection

6 pm Christian Life6:30 pm Family Ministry6:30 pm Women’s Bible Study

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9:30 am I Love My Church Small Group

1 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry

6 pm Venturing

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10 am – 4 pmWomen’s Retreat

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9 am – Traditional Worship

10:30 am -Contemporary Worship & SS

172 pm Grief Support Group

6:30 pm -Scouts

186 pm Praise Band6 pm Trustees

1911am I Love My Church Sm Group5:15 pm Meal5:45 pm Kid’s Club6 pm Fusion6 pm Growth Groups6 pm MIM7 pm Choir

201 pm – Ellen UMW Circle3 pm Connection6:30 pm Women’s Bible Study

219:30 am Growth Group

6 pm Venturing

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2 pm – 4 pmTrunk or Treat

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9 am – Traditional Worship

10:30 am -Contemporary Worship & SS

12 pm MS/HS Break Out Groups

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6:30 pm -Scouts

259 am Hospitality & Membership

6 pm Praise Band

7 pm Dartball

2611am Growth Group12:30 pm Friendship Lunch4:30 pm Confirmation5:15 pm Meal5:45 pm Kid’s Club6 pm Fusion6 pm Growth Groups6 pm MIM7 pm Choir

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3 pm Connection

6 pm Coloring Group

6:30 pm Women’s Bible Study

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9:30 am Growth Group

6 pm Venturing

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309 am – Traditional Worship

10:30 am -Contemporary Worship & SS

316:30 pm -Scouts

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Our Worship Schedule October 2016

Sunday, October 2 9:00 a.m. Traditional & 10:30 a.m. Contemporary“Love by Giving to Those in Need”Acts 4:32-35Communion Offered

Sunday, October 9 9:00 a.m. Traditional & 10:30 a.m. Contemporary“Love by Sharing”Matthew 5:13-16

Sunday, October 16 9:00 a.m. Traditional & 10:30 a.m. Contemporary“Living Generously: First”Mark 12:41-44

Sunday, October 23 9:00 a.m. Traditional & 10:30 a.m. Contemporary“Living Generously: Defense”2 Samuel 24:18-24

Sunday, October 30 9:00 a.m. Traditional & 10:30 a.m. Contemporary“Living Generously: Poor”Philippians 2:5-8

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