The annual meeting of The Community Church of Ludington will be Sunday, October 27, 2024, after worship. Items of business include election of corporate officers, board members, the 2025 budget, and other business as needed.
October 27: Not So Blind Bartimaeus
Join us to worship the Lord this Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. Pastor Brett’s topic is “Not So Blind Bartimaeus!” Our scriptures include Psalm 34:1-8, Job 42:1-6, and Mark 10:46-52.
Synopsis: This Sunday, we look at Bartimaeus, whom many refer to as “Blind Bartimaeus.” I find this identity quite ironic as Bartimaeus is anything but blind when it came to His faith. Even as people try to silence him, Bartimaeus’ faith propels him to cry out to Jesus. Bartimaeus makes it very clear that faith is more than reciting a confession, but truly about being convinced that Jesus can and will heal him, that Jesus can and will save him.
You can also watch live on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/@CommunityChurchLudington. Visit our website for the full order of worship at https://www.commch.com/
100th Anniversary Celebration on November 24
RSVP needed: SignUpGenius RSVP link
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Grace and peace to you from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! We are truly thrilled and blessed to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Community Church and God’s faithfulness to our ministry. As members of the body of Christ, we have experienced countless blessings throughout this journey of ministry. We pray and would be honored if you would join us as we reflect, celebrate and give thanks to God for all He has done for us.
The celebration will take place on November 24, 2024, beginning at 10:00 am with worship. We will worship God who made all of this possible. As we worship in the sanctuary, all of us can reflect on all the baptisms, weddings, Christmas Eve candlelight worship, community Good Friday worship, celebrations of faith for those who now live with Christ, and other memories.
Following worship, we will gather in the dining room for a catered dinner at noon to share memories of 100 years of ministry. We’ll remember and celebrate all the people who came to know Jesus over these 100 years. We’ll celebrate the ministries, missionaries, and pastors who were birthed out of Community Church. We’ll praise God for mission trips, local ministries, and fellowship that have taken place over the years. It will be an opportunity to rejoice in our shared faith in Jesus Christ, fellowship with friends (old and new), and envision the future of Community Church in the years to come. Please use SignUpGenius online to RSVP for the luncheon: https://tinyurl.com/mu4mzev9
We realize that many of you who are receiving this invitation are worshiping with other church families at this time. If that is the case, please RSVP and join us at noon for dinner to celebrate God’s ministry here that you were a part of.
It is amazing to think that 100 years ago, groups of people from two churches followed God’s call and came together in unity, to form Community Church. These people and all who have followed have had a great impact on our community. Little did they know what would take place, but they must have dreamed of what God already knew. Paul writes on this in Ephesians 4:16, “From Him, the whole body, joined together and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.” Your presence will add great joy to our celebration as we all have played a part in God’s plan over the past 100 years of ministry.
May the grace and peace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ be with you. We look forward to celebrating with you on this blessed day God has made possible.
God’s Blessings,
Pastor Brett Spalding
Following the Promise: October 20, 2024
Worship with us this Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. Pastor John Jackson’s message is “Following the Promise.” Our scriptures include Matthew 10:34-39, Genesis 22:1-14, and Hebrews 11:8-19.
You can watch live on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/@CommunityChurchLudington. Visit our website for the full order of worship at https://www.commch.com/
Sower and Seed: Worship on October 13
Worship with us this Sunday, October 13, at 9:30 a.m. Pastor Keith Theis is preaching while Pastor Brett and Kathy are away this Sunday. Pastor Keith’s message is titled “Sower and Seed,” and is based on Luke 8:4-15.
You can watch live on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/@CommunityChurchLudington. Visit our website for the full order of worship at https://www.commch.com/
Living Like Jesus: Sunday, October 6, 2024
Join us to worship the Lord this Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. Pastor Brett’s topic is “Living Like Jesus.” Our scriptures include John 3:16-21, Colossians 3:1-5, and Ephesians 5:1-10
Synopsis: Here at the beginning of Ephesians 5, Paul confronts us with perhaps the most astounding challenge in all of scripture. Paul tells us not just to follow God’s example, but to walk in the way of Christ. That is, to be imitators of Christ Jesus in the way we live our lives.
So the first question one must ask is this, “Do I believe that Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior – Have you accepted Him as Lord and Savior in your life?”
If one has, one then needs to ask in light of our passage from Ephesians, how does one follow Jesus, how does one walk in the way of Jesus? We’ll explore what Paul has to say to encourage and challenge us this Sunday.
You can also watch live on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/@CommunityChurchLudington. Visit our website for the full order of worship at https://www.commch.com/
Sunday, September 29 Worship
Worship with us at 9:30 a.m. this Sunday, September 29, 2024. Pastor Roger Cochran preaches this Sunday. His message is based on scriptures that include Colossians 3:1-17 and John 17.
You can also watch live on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/@CommunityChurchLudington. Visit our website for the full order of worship at https://www.commch.com/
September 22, 2024: The Call to Discipleship
Worship with us at 9:30 a.m. this Sunday, September 22, 2024. Pastor Brett’s topic is “The Call to Discipleship” with scriptures that include Acts 1:1-8, John 6:60-71, and Ephesians 4:7-13.
Synopsis: Scripture tells us that Jesus’ mission when He came to earth was to seek the lost, restore the lost, equip people for discipleship, and then send out disciples with the power to fulfill their calling.
We’ll walk through Jesus teaching on discipleship; how difficult the work will be and the many gifts that God provides to make this calling possible.
You can also watch live on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/@CommunityChurchLudington. Visit our website for the full order of worship at https://www.commch.com/
September 18: Witnessing with Authority
Worship with us and 9:30 a.m. this Sunday, September 15, 2024. Pastor Brett’s topic is “Witnessing with Authority” with scriptures that include 1 Corinthians 1:26-31, Deuteronomy 18:15-20, and Mark 1: 21-28.
Synopsis: God’s people often lived in, not just respectful fear of the Lord, but in terror of the Lord. God’s power and glory was seen as so overwhelming that they did not want to hear directly from God, so they asked God for a representative, a prophet. God’s people knew they couldn’t live without God, but they didn’t want to live in fear every time they heard from the Lord.
Our Sunday passage from Deuteronomy 18 tells us that God will send a prophet, an Israelite like them. God sent many prophets to speak for him, including His Son Jesus. Our passage from Mark 1 tells how the people responded to Jesus’ teaching and how He was different.
You can also watch live on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/@CommunityChurchLudington. Visit our website for the full order of worship at https://www.commch.com/
September 8 Worship: Accountability and Trust
Worship with us this Sunday, September 8 at 9:30 a.m. Pastor Brett’s topic is “Accountability and Trust.” Our scriptures include Jeremiah 29:10-14, Matthew 14:22-33, and Luke 16:1-13.
Synopsis: The parable we will explore this Sunday is titled, “The Dishonest Manager”. Most would agree that this is one of the most difficult passages in the New Testament. It challenges one’s perception of what it means to trust someone. We’ll answer some questions and even raise some new ones.
You can also watch live on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/@CommunityChurchLudington.