What Do You Do with an Idea?

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

Rev. Shanna Steitz What Do You Do Senior Minister Rev. Ryan Motter With an Idea? Associate Minister a new sermon series Rev. Suzanne Motter Children’s Minister based on the book by Kobi Yamada

Amy Fisher Don’t discount the story of Jonah as one Youth Director just for children. Nor should we discount this book from Kobi Yamada because it Jennifer Gilbert is illustrated and only has words on half Nursery Supervisor the pages. Both stories are about our relationships with God, the choices we make, and our obedience to our callings Levon Weaver Business Administrator to live out the big Idea of God, aka the September 10 Gospel - the Good News. These stories Step one - Act Like It Doesn’t Belong to You? are Idea stories. Good news stories. Jonah 1 Kae Keller Executive Assistant Both stories show us the progression most of us take in following God’s Idea: September 17 Kevin Freeman ignoring or running away from the Idea, Step Two - Make Friends With It? Building Supervisor making friends with it, sharing it with Jonah 2 others, finally, we have the opportunity to change the world. We’ll find that it is this Will Evans last step where Jonah and the book take September 24 Maintenance different paths. If we give these stories Step Three - Share It With Others the opportunity, they can hold a mirror up Jonah 3 to our own progression of living out God’s Jonathon Antle big Idea, and which paths we tend to take. Organist October 1 In the picture book, the illustrations by Step 4 - Change the World John Stafford Mae Besom begin in mostly black and Jonah 4 Choir Director white, except for the Idea which is gold. But once the story reaches its climax, the pictures explode into full color. That Tim Whitmer tends to be true not just in illustrated Pianist picture books but in real life “adulting” as well. When we say yes to what god is doing and inviting us to be a part of, our lives and our Community might just burst into full color... and change the world. 4601(816) Main 561-6531 Street Kansas City, MO 64112 www. community-christian.org What I Coming Up at Community Every Sunday At Community 8:30 am Worship Service in Bonfils Chapel really want 9:30 am Education Hour 9:30 am Youth Group in the Youth Room to say . . . 10:30 am Worship Service in the Sanctuary 11:30 am Coffee Fellowship

There is so much to talk about and pray about right now. Sunday, September 10 If you are like me, it can be overwhelming and you can feel 11:45 am Elders’ Meeting in the Jenkins Room pretty helpless. I was reading a quote from my friend and colleague, Vy Nguyen, Executive Director of Week of Monday, September 11 Compassion, the relief, refugee and development partner of our denomination who said, “Week of Compassion can’t 6:30 pm Astrologers Meeting in Centennial Hall afford to have tunnel-vision.” It went on to describe flood and fires and I thought of the talks of war. And in that Tuesday, September 12 moment, I realized - I had tunnel vision. I was focusing 9:30 am Staff Meeting on things that I could fix and problems I could solve: the 8:00 pm AA Meeting in Bonfils Chapel graffiti art on our building; the frustrating and unexpected complication discovered by our roofers; tweaks to our Wednesday, September 13 website; hymn selection; Advent planning. These are things 7:00 pm Choir Practice that mostly fit on my desk - tangible things; and yet, my heart was still feeling like I needed to do something. I had Thursday, September 14 friends and colleagues delivering clean up buckets and coordinating evacuees from flood and fire - Gospel work. 10:00 am Chair Yoga in the Narthex Was this really the Gospel work God needed from me 7:00 am Alpha Group at the Muiller Residence today? Friday, September 15 7:00 pm The next dayR ev. Ryan’s dad, Chuck Motter, had AA Meeting in Bonfils Chapel a massive stroke. After being at the hospital with the Motters, I went and picked up their 22-month-old Lydia. My 10-year-old Audrey and I sat on the sidewalk with Lydia and scribbled with sidewalk chalk. Suddenly, I felt it - literally. The Gospel work God needed me to do today If you’re interested in donating involved sidewalk chalk - literally. a meal to help the Weaver family in this time of blessing, Because sometimes, on some days, when everyting seems visit like a lot, it's the little things..the ordinary things...the stuff https://www.mealtrain.com/ that each of us can do. Sometimes the biggest heart opening Gospel work is in the things that seem almost insignificant. trains/r391wd

It’s as our guest preacher, Mike Lehman said last week (I’m A shower will be held on paraphrasing from memory so forgive me), “Sometimes the Sunday, October 29 following only circle of influence you can have is the three feet that a single combined service surrounds you.” And today, that three feet was sidewalk at 10:30 am. chalk. It seemed to matter to a small girl who had no idea Watch our Facebook page for what her family was dealing with. It mattered to me because details! it focused my mind on what was mine to do - in that moment. Sidewalk chalk was mine to do. I can’t yet go to Houston. I can’t call up Mother Nature and speak, “Peace, be still” to the raging winds. I can’t fix a brain injury. Heck, I can’t even help the dang Royals. PRAYER CONCERNS What Gospel work is within your three feet? What can you do today? In this moment? To bring a little Good News? To New This Week: bring a little hope? To share a little light? Chuck Motter, father of Rev. Ryan Motter Maybe it’s sidewalk chalk. Maybe that’s your Gospel work today. If it is, let it open your heart to the Divine Presence Continued Prayers For: filling up your three feet of influence. Because that is Maddie Jelmberg, Patty Schmitt, Cheryl Neal, Robin Shattuck, enough. Bonnie Penegar, Dennis Law, Jerry Porter, Bob Maygar, Leland Brown & his mother, Merit Hill, & Richard Doak May it be so. — Rev. Shanna Welcome to Community As part of our Transformation Fund that was set aside from the 2016 sale of the Activity Center, we have hired two professional musicians to support our volunteer choir at our 10:30am service. Eli and Jessica started worshiping with us in early August of their own accord and have quickly become a part of our Community. Here’s a bit about them:

Eli Jones teaches 6th-8th grade choir at Eisenhower 2017 Gala Middle School in KCK, where he also directs an annual Friday, October 13, 2017 musical and coaches soccer. In 2010, he earned his Bachelor Arrowhead Stadium, North Club of Music Education degree from Baker University in Baldwin City, KS. Eli sings Silent Auction & Fellowship — 6:00 pm with the KC VITAs Chamber Buffet Dinner — 7:30 pm Choir and is the founding director of Voices of Change Live Auction to follow dinner Youth Choirs, an all-city honor choir program for KC Reservations: metro students, grades 7-12. He is very excited to join the Ken Mohler CCC family! 816-444-1553 | [email protected]

Jessica Lenhart teaches K-5th grade general music at John F. The Church is considering purchasing two tables for the Kennedy Elementary in KCK. Tall Oaks Gala, which means we have 16 seats available. She earned her Bachelor of Mu- sic Education degree from Baker University in Baldwin City, You are invited to sit in one of those seats Ks and her Master’s of Music as we support the work of Tall Oaks in the lives of Education from the Hartt School of Music, University of our children, youth, and adults. Hartford in Connecticut. She is the assistant director of the All- City Children’s Chorus in KCK Contact the Church Office today to reserve your seat! and sings with the Kansas City Symphony Chorus. Jessica is excited about joining the choir family at Christian Community Church! Adult Education Doing Justice Again, From the Beginning: A Study of Mark’s Jesus taught by Ryan Steitz Starting Next Sunday, 9/17 9:35-10:25 — Centennial Hall The gospel writer known as Mark was a visionary who was the first to write down the story of Jesus’ life, ministry, death and resurrection. In addition to being the model for the other gospel stories, Mark’s account is also the model and starting point for Gun Violence: Keeping our Children Safe Sponsored by the Heartland Coalition Against Gun Violence any conversation about who Jesus was and is. Illustrating a Jesus & featuring keynote speaker Nicole Hockley who is equally and at the same time fully human and fully divine, October 9 Mark’s gospel should be the beginning of any discussion of how 8:30am-2:00pm we are to follow Jesus’ teachings. Again, From the Beginning Student Success Center in Pierson Hall is a study designed to introduce or re-introduce participants UMKC Campus to Mark’s Jesus and also undergird future studies around 5000 Holmes Rd discipleship, service and the purpose of the Church. Registration includes free parking moksgagv.org Please prepare for the first class by reading Mark 1.1-3.6 Community’s Kids & Youth All of our regular ministries with children and youth are in full swing for the fall. We have many opportunities to connect & grow together in God’s love! Community Fall Fun Day Last Week at Community

at Tall Oaks Community’s families and children laid hands on Saturday, September 23 Rev. Suzanne in a blessing during her Installation. 5-8pm Everyone of all ages is invited to enjoy time together in our beautiful outdoor sanctuary of Tall Oaks. Hayrack ride, games, fellowship, worship, bonfire, hot dog roast, & s’mores! We’ll roast hot dogs, or you’re welcome to bring your own sack dinner, please let us know so Tall Oaks staff can plan accordingly. If folks would like to carpool, you can meet at the Legends Shopping Center at 4:15 PM. Tall Oaks is about 30 minutes from there. Cost: $20 per family or $10 for an individual Purchase tickets online or by cash or check at church on Sunday Please RSVP to the church as soon as possible with the number in your group, how many might do the hayride, and if you’ll want hot dogs or bring your own picnic. Save the Date Children’s Ministry Events Youth Events Applefest & Pumpkin Patch Farm Fun CROP Walk for Hunger Saturday, October 7 All Ages Invited We’ll head up to Weston, MO to enjoy the Applefest--which includes a parade and famous apple fritters sold by our friends at Sunday, October 8 — 1pm First Christian Church. Then we’ll head to the Red Barn Farm to see their animals and pick out pumpkins. Mark your calendar now! Festival of Sharing Overnight Event Parents Night Out Sedalia, MO November 3 October 20-21

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Did You Know? You can order CDs of any of Follow us on social media Rev. Shanna’s Sunday sermons in the office, or even listen to them on Community of Faith in Worship — 8:30 ANNOUNCEMENTS...... Rev. Shanna Steitz Please fill out an attendance card, which can be found in the back of the pews, and place it in the offering basket.

PRELUDE...... Tim Whitmer *CALL TO WORSHIP Minister: We gather this morning because something drew us together. Something we can’t fully understand with our heads but which we experience with our hearts. This indescribable hope we feel when we gather in community. This sacred calling we hear in the Good News. This holy mystery we call God. Community: We gather this morning to pray that our experience of the Divine might transform our doubts and fears, and help us draw closer to you, O God. That we might share the hope of your Good News and the love of your ever persistent Spirit. Speak to us words of wisdom and inspiration as we worship this hour, O Holy One. *OPENING HYMN No. 586 — “Open My Eyes” MOMENT FOR COMMUNITY

SCRIPTURE READING — Jonah 1...... Ken Mohler & Carolyn Bohne Reader: The Word of God for the people of God. Community: Thanks be to God.

*Scripture Response - Hymn No. 305: Lord, listen to your children praying, Lord, send your spirit in this place; Lord, listen to your children praying, send us love, send us pow’r, send us grace! PASTORAL PRAYER Minister: Christ be with you. Community: And also with you. Minister: Let us pray.

SHARING OUR OFFERING — Improvisation...... Tim Whitmer *The Doxology: Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. MORNING MESSAGE — WHAT DO YOU DO WITH AN IDEA?

WELCOME TO THE TABLE — No. 572 — “Take Time” (vs 1 & 3) THE PARTICIPATION IN HOLY COMMUNION All are welcome to receive the gifts of bread and cup. If you are unable to come forward, we are glad to serve you in your seat.

MUSIC FOR THE JOURNEY — No. 452 — “Here I Am, Lord” *THE BENEDICTION Minister: In caring for one another, Community: May we be untiring. Minister: In challenging one another, Community: May we be respectful. Minister: In sheltering one another, Community: May we be strong. Minister: In holding one another, Community: May we be tender. Minister: In the expectations we have of one another, Community: May we be realistic. Minister: In the songs we sing with one another, Community: May we seek harmony. Minister: And in loving one another, Community: May we be Community. POSTLUDE...... Tim Whitmer *Please Stand, If Able Community of Faith in Worship — 10:30 PRELUDE...... Tim Whitmer INTROIT *CALL TO WORSHIP Minister: We gather this morning because something drew us together. Something we can’t fully understand with our heads but which we experience with our hearts. This indescribable hope we feel when we gather in community. This sacred calling we hear in the Good News. This holy mystery we call God. Community: We gather this morning to pray that our experience of the Divine might transform our doubts and fears, and help us draw closer to you, O God. That we might share the hope of your Good News and the love of your ever persistent Spirit. Speak to us words of wisdom and inspiration as we worship this hour, O Holy One. *OPENING HYMN No. 586 — “Open My Eyes” *OPENING PRAYER CHILDREN’S MOMENT Following the blessing, the children will remain in worship with their parents. Worship bags are available. SCRIPTURE READING — Jonah 1 Reader: The Word of God for the people of God. Community: Thanks be to God. *THE GLORIA PATRI — No. 35 “Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.” PASTORAL PRAYER Minister: Christ be with you. Community: And also with you. Minister: Let us pray.

The Lord’s Prayer: “Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever.” AMEN THE ANTHEM — “Be Still” Moran...... The Chancel Choir John Stafford, Choir Director SHARING OUR OFFERING — “Improvisation”...... Tim Whitmer *The Doxology: Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. *PRAYER OF DEDICATION...... AnDray Strickland MORNING MESSAGE — WHAT DO YOU DO WITH AN IDEA? WELCOME TO THE TABLE — “Words of Life” PRAYER FOR THE BREAD & CUP...... Ingrid Busch WORDS OF INSTITUTION FOR THE BREAD & CUP THE PARTICIPATION IN HOLY COMMUNION All are welcome to receive the gifts of bread and cup. Partake of the elements as they are passed and then share them with your neighbor. MOMENT FOR COMMUNITY MUSIC FOR THE JOURNEY — No. 452 — “Here I Am, Lord” *THE BENEDICTION POSTLUDE...... Tim Whitmer

All are invited Coffee Fellowship in the Narthex

*Please Stand, If Able Scripture for Sunday, September 10

Say: The scripture reading today is Jonah 1 (CEB) Listen for God to speak: The Lord’s word came to Jonah, “Get up and go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry out against it, for their evil has come to my attention.” So Jonah got up—to flee to Tarshish from the Lord! He found a ship headed for Tarshish. He paid the fare and went aboard to go with them, away from the Lord. But the Lord hurled a great wind upon the sea, so that there was a great storm; the ship looked like it might be broken to pieces. The sailors were terrified, and each one cried out to his god…. But Jonah had gone down into the hold of the vessel to lie down and was deep in sleep. The ship’s officer came and said to him, “How can you possibly be sleeping so deeply? Get up! Call on your god! Perhaps the god will give some thought to us so that we won’t perish.” Meanwhile, the sailors said to each other, “Come on, let’s cast lots so that we might learn who is to blame for this evil that’s happening to us.” They cast lots, and the lot fell on Jonah. 8 So they said to him, “Tell us, since you’re the cause of this evil happening to us: What do you do and where are you from? What’s your country and of what people are you?” He said to them, “I’m a Hebrew. I worship the Lord, the God of heaven—who made the sea and the dry land.”

OVER -> Then the men were terrified and said to him, “What have you done?” (The men knew that Jonah was fleeing from the Lord, because he had told them.) They said to him, “What will we do about you so that the sea will become calm around us?” (The sea was continuing to rage.) He said to them, “Pick me up and hurl me into the sea! Then the sea will become calm around you. I know it’s my fault that this great storm has come upon you.” The men rowed to reach dry land, but they couldn’t manage it because the sea continued to rage against them. So they called on the Lord, saying, “Please, Lord, don’t let us perish on account of this man’s life, and don’t blame us for innocent blood! You are the Lord: whatever you want, you can do.” Then they picked up Jonah and hurled him into the sea, and the sea ceased its raging. The men worshipped the Lord with a profound reverence; they offered a sacrifice to the Lord and made solemn promises. Meanwhile, the Lord provided a great fish to swallow Jonah. Jonah was in the belly of the fish for three days and three nights. Reader: The Word of God for the people of God. Community: Thanks be to God. SERVER ASSIGNMENTS MONITOR: Pam Holloway

DATE: 9/10/2017 COMMUNION PREP:

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1. Allan Barr Offering: AnDray Strickland 2. Leia Darden Communion: Ingrid Busch 3. Liz McCullough 4. Nikki Melton 5. Tyrone Gilbert 6. Leonard Godwin

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES 3 & 4. Bring offering down for blessing 6. Serve roped area, Conference Room, & Balcony MONITORS: Count attendance; sort/secure offering with #3&4 positions; return communion trays to prep room post service. ARRIVE AT 10:15 TO CONFIRM ALL SERVERS & PRAY WITH ELDERS.