Christ Methodist Church of Auburn

As we continue to grow and serve together at Christ Methodist Church, we recognize that our future rests not in our hands but in the hands of our faithful God. As Proverbs 16:9 reminds us, “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.” Our future, individually and as a church, must be shaped by our commitment to seek God in every decision, plan, and direction we pursue.

In a rapidly changing world, it’s easy to become focused on our own strategies, ideas, and initiatives. Yet, Scripture calls us to seek God’s wisdom above all else. Psalm 37:5 encourages us to “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will do this.” As we dream about what lies ahead for Christ Methodist, it is only by seeking God’s guidance that we can be sure we are on the path He has set for us.

This process of seeking God requires both humility and faith. We must approach Him in prayer, trusting that He knows the best course for our church and for our personal lives. James 1:5 tells us, “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” This is an invitation to place our future in the hands of the One who sees beyond our present, who understands the needs of our community, and who desires to use us for His glory.

As we journey through life, it's natural to make plans, set goals, and chart the course for the future. We seek stability, control, and certainty in a world that often feels unpredictable. Yet, as followers of Christ, we are called to a deeper, more transformative way of living—one that trusts God with our future.

The future may feel uncertain, but God’s promises are sure. He is faithful to guide us, even when we cannot see the road ahead. Jeremiah 29:11 reassures us, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” God's plans are for our good and trusting Him means releasing our anxiety and resting in His perfect timing.

How do we trust God with our future plans? First, we begin with prayer. Bringing our hopes, dreams, and uncertainties before Him invites His presence into our decisions. Second, we immerse ourselves in Scripture, allowing His Word to shape our perspectives. Finally, we practice patience, recognizing that God’s plans often unfold differently from our own, but always for a greater purpose.

As we seek God for our future, may we remain open to His leading, whether it affirms our plans or calls us to new ones. Let’s join together in prayer, asking for His wisdom, guidance, and blessing, knowing that He is faithful to lead us into a future full of hope, service, and growth in His name.

Together, let us commit our hearts, our lives and our church to the Lord, trusting in His promises and seeking His kingdom first in all that we do.

In Christ, Pastor Tony

We have an amazing team of leaders who will be guiding us over the next few weeks in gathering all of the school supplies, personal items, toys, and games that we will use to fill the Shoebox Gifts. Our goal this year is to fill 500 boxes! Let's do it together!

We need your help!

If you would like to sponsor a box or several boxes for Operation Christmas Child, each shoebox gift will be designated for a boy or a girl from 5-9 years old and will cost approximately $35. This will include all of the items placed in the boxes as well as the shipping cost of $10 per box. To donate to OCC, please click the link below. You may also write a check to Christ Methodist Church of Auburn and write OCC in the FOR line. You may mail the check to CMCA, P. O. Box 2491, Auburn, AL 36831, or place it in the offering plate on Sundays.

If you and your family would like to do the shopping for and packing of your own shoebox, we will be happy to provide a packing list of do's and don'ts as well as a shoebox and label. Please contact Liz Kenemer at info@christmethodistauburn.com for more information. These shoeboxes will need to be turned in by October 27.

We will also need help in making and putting together some of the toys and supplies that will go into the boxes. For example, we will need to make 500 "medical kits". This will be a ziploc bag with wipes, bandaids, and cotton balls. We will be making 500 tic-tac-toe games. Please email or call if you're interested in helping construct these items.

And lastly, we'll be having a CHURCH-WIDE packing party event on Sunday, November 10, immediately after our worship service in the cafetorium at Lee-Scott. We will not have Sunday School on 11/10. Instead, we invite every class and ALL CMCA attendees and members - from the youngest to the oldest - to plan to come help us pack 500 shoeboxes starting at 10:45 a.m.

On Saturday, November 9, we will need "All Hands on Deck!" to help set up the boxes and all the items to put in the boxes. We will meet at 9:00 a.m. at the Cafetorium at Lee-Scott for this Pre-Packing Party set-up. Please let us know if you can be there for the morning to assist.

Please be listening for further announcements and instructions concerning Operation Christmas Child 2024.

If you have questions, please call or email the church office and let’s do God’s work! (email: info@christmethodistauburn.com or phone: 334-209-0074)

Children's Music Ministries

It's Not Too Late for Your Children To Grow in Their Musical Gifts!

We're thrilled that our children's choirs are up and running. It's not too late for your children and grandchildren to join the fun. We've started a new Cherub Choir for ages 3 - Kindergarten as well as a new Handchime Choir for Grades 4 - 6. They are having so much fun.

All groups will continue to meet each Wednesday at Greystone - SIGN UP TODAY (gary@christmethodistauburn.com)

Cherub Choir - Ages 3-5 (3:45-4:15pm)

Genesis Childen's Choir - Grades 1-6 (4:30-5:15)

Children's Handchimes - Intro to Handchimes for 4th-6th graders (5:15-6:00)

Sign Up Here for Children's Music Program

Don't Miss Your Opportunity to Travel With Us to Austria and Switzerland

A few spaces still remain for joining our church family on a spectacular and inspiring trip to Austria with an optional extension to Switzerland. This is one you don't want to miss. You can join us as a non-singing guest or as a choir member. While there, our choir will join singers from around the world to perform in two of the most beautiful cathedrals in Europe: St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna and the Salzburg Cathedral in Salzburg, Austria. While singers are in rehearsals, guests will have opportunities to explore on their own for numerous excursions and the full group will experience together the wonderful sights from the beloved "Sound of Music" movie, the phenomenal Melk Abbey, the majestic Alps, the Schönbrunn Palace, and much more. We're also developing a lot of fun opportunities to grow together by offering basic German lessons, an introduction to Baroque and Rococo art and architecture, a movie screening of "The Sound of Music," and even a walking fitness challenge. It's going to be a wonderful journey. Join us and help spread the word to singers, family, and friends. For more information contact our Director of Worship and Arts, Gary Klarenbeek, at Gary@christmethodistauburn.com.

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Gathering in the lobby for coffee, water and doughnut holes at 9:00.

Please be in your seats by 9:25 for the announcements and prelude to begin. The service will start at 9:30am.

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LOST AND FOUND

We have accumulated several items from the gym at Lee-Scott following worship services. These items include a pair of prescription glasses, umbrellas, a journal, a child's retainer, and more. If you are missing any of these items, you make pick them up at the receptionist desk at Greystone during the week.

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*We are still in the process of gathering names and street addresses of those in our congregation who do not receive our weekly Newsletter by email. We would like to begin mailing them a copy of our email. If you know of someone who would like the weekly Newsletter mailed to them, please let us know.

Let's continue to make a habit to check the Connect Cart and tables as you enter the lobbies for worship each Sunday. In addition to hymnals, we have guest name tags as well as regular name tags for regular attendees who forgot theirs (Pastor Tony appreciates those as he learns everyone’s name). Also, there are "Our Daily Bread" devotional booklets, volunteer forms, car stickers and magnets, packets with CMCA note pads and pens to have or share with friends, maps to Sunday School classes, order forms for plastic magnetic name tags, worship kits for children (they can take home), offering envelopes, Connect Cards (place in offering plate), VBS flyers, etc. Another suggestion is to give your worship bulletin to a friend and invite them to worship with us.

*As you arrive at Lee-Scott on Sunday mornings, we encourage you to be aware of marked parking spaces in the back entrance and to make sure you park in a marked space. Please be aware that the trailer used to transport our equipment will be parked at the back entrance and does not need to be blocked so that it can be moved or it can be opened in the rear area. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter!

We are so grateful for each and every one of you and for your commitment and faithfulness to serve our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Please continue to pray, and pray some more for our body of believers as we move forward together and seek God’s guidance in the days to come. You are all so loved and appreciated!

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13

Christ Methodist Church of Auburn

Worship Service, Sunday, September 22

Discovery Class -Continues this Sunday @ 10:45am

Youth Bowling Night - Sunday, September 22nd

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