Dear Friends in Christ,

I love the story of Jeanne Calment, who at age 90, sold her home

in Arles, France to her lawyer, Andre Raffray. In a unique reverse

mortgage agreement, Raffray age 46, would pay Clement $500

per month until her death when the title to the home would

transfer to his name. For Calment it turned out to be a great

deal. In 1986, she became the world's oldest living person, and

not until 32 years after the sale (age 122) would she die. Raffray

actually pre-deceased her two years in 1995. The New York

Times reported, "Raffray paid 30 years for a house he never

owned. The amount was more than twice the home's current

market value. And for the rest of her life his estate was obligated

to keep sending that monthly check.

Two great truths we find in Scripture: First our lifespan on earth

is only established by God. It can be long or short, filled with joys

or sorrows. The second truth may not be as obvious but it is as

certain. Our earthly life is temporary and far briefer than our time

in eternity. Missionary Jim Elliott once said, “He is no fool who

gives what he cannot keep to gain what he can never

lose.” See you in church this Sunday. Pastor Larry.

Aug. 4, “Who’s Playing the Trumpet?” Rev. 8:1-13.

Aug. 11, “Who’s in the Army Now?” Rev. 9:1-21.

Aug. 18 “Who’s Hungry?” Rev. 10:1-11

Aug. 25, “Who’s Ready to Witness?” Rev. 11:1-19.

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All children’s Sunday school classrooms from toddlers through

grade five are engaged in the books of Samuel learning all about

Great King David. The stories are rich in sharing mercy and grace

and how awesome our God is to the least expected.

STORM 2019 was a huge success. Jesus worked through the 34

youth on teams each day and the adults involved. The STORM

Leadership Team worked in the power of the Holy Spirit (and

many full coffee cups!). Storm completed 35 projects serving

local homeowners, the city of Louisville, and others. Storm

worked on landscaping, roofing, demolition, and painting. During

evening worship, students testified where they saw God, how they

learned new skills, and achieved accomplishments. Jesus also

used all y’all at Christ UMC, whether through food and financial

donations, volunteers in the kitchen, tool garage, or lending of

vehicles. On Thursday’s Community Night, 165 people attended

the meal and heard how God used youth to serve God’s Kingdom.

We praise God for your support of this ministry, for safety, and for

the Kingdom work accomplished during this week!

AGAPE 5.5

Christ United Methodist Church exists to bring people to a personal saving relationship

with Jesus Christ and to bring all believers to maturity in Christ through worship, study,

training, and to place them in ministry both within and without the congregation.

A WORD FROM THE PASTOR STORM MISSION

SUNDAY SCHOOL KING DAVID

Messages for August, 2019: Who’s Who in Revelation!

NANCY HOWENSTINE

W.H.O LADIES

Alan & Laura Warnock

were married at Christ

Church June 29th.

God desires to change our

hearts for His glory. Agape

Word will be discussing Ezeki-

el’s ministry, examining how

this book is relevant today.

For those who have grown

complacent or cold in our

walk with God, “A New Heart”

outlines how God desires to

bring us closer to him.

The W.H.O. ladies have been active in mission! They are hand-

crafting custom window treatments (curtains) for 4 Camp

Wanake buildings and cabins. To date they have completed 46

Wanake window treatments!

Christ Church has been blessed

this past year with organ music

for worship by Nancy Howenstine.

Sunday, July 28, she will retire

and on that day we will share our

appreciation for her service at

Christ Church. We celebrate Nan-

cy’s gifts and are grateful for the

joy she has shared with our

Church family.

Agape Kids have been learning God’s

promises and truths through science exper-

iments which the kids are doing. We take

some time to unwind outside and enjoy

popsicles as our summertime treat!

AGAPE KIDS

Agape Wednesday

Schedule:

5:30 community meal.

(Good food)

6:15 Worship, (Agape

Praise team)

6:30 Agape Kids and

Agape Word (A New

Heart).

Wedding Congratulations

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

AUGUST BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS

02 Timm Perkins, Debra Gotschall

03 Fay Strong, Julie Stankey

05 Eleura Finley

06 Barbara Hermann, McKenzie Quinn

07 Irene Warnock

08 Elmer Simpson

10 Dave Kirkbride

13 Joseph Baad

14 Leah Ann Briestensky

15 Pat Snyder, Paul Motts

17 Kendall Leatherberry

18 Janice Lingenhoel

19 Aiden Kandel

20 Madison Clark, Carolyn Nichols

21 Ruth Royer

23 Denise Huthmacher

24 Taylor Quinn Maarinich, Kael Swope

25 Larry Huthmacher, Pam Himes

26 Keith Swope, John Rohrer

27 Kelly Province

28 Kadan Swope

31 Abby Jimison

Canton Calvary: Mac & Cheese

Louisville Cupboard : Cereal

MISSION NEEDS

Join us with your family and friends at Lake Mohawk, main

beach, on Aug 4th from noon-4 pm. We will gather together

for lunch under the pavilion. Main dish will be provided but

please supply a side to share. Bring a lounge chair and/or

swimming suit to have fun under the sun. All ages are wel-

come to make a splash in the lake or relax in the shade with

one another.

FINANCE

02 Ron & Sandy Swope, Brad & Krystal Kandel

04 Ted & Jan Street

07 Greg & Linda Parish, Levi & Natalie Motts

11 Bruce & Sue Lautzenheiser

12 Kyle & Keely Kandel

17 Thomas & Nancy Kasparek

18 Don & Candy Reinhart

19 Timm & Lue Perkins

21 Eldon & Shari Brugger

30 Frank & Caroline Hann

31 Larry & Elnor Miller, Tom & Luba Davis

REVIVE MISSION OUTREACH

Operating Fund – Year to Date

$ (5,213.47) Beginning Bal. 1/1/2019

$206,781.63 Income

$183,321.95 Expenses

$ 17,797.59 Balance 6/30/2019

(34.24% of Conference Apportionments paid)

Operating Fund for June

$ 32,258.63 Income

$ (30,459.68) Expenses

$ 1,798.95 Balance

Conference Missions

$ 602.50 June Income

$ 3,962.00 To date

(19.67% of Conference Missions Paid)

Capital Improvements

$ 2445.68 June Income

$ 12,825.36 To date

Legacy Fund

$ 437.50 June Income

$ 2,297.50 To date

Endowment Fund

$ 600.00 June Income

$ 3,507.50 To date

Thank you to all of those that came out to support the

benefit game for JJ Ohman. JJ had a blast being our hon-

orary Captain for the Canton Pitbulls. Next season we are

hoping to play more games here in Louisville.

PitBull Coaches

Christ Church will spearhead a prayer outreach mission

for Louisville Sunday Aug 25th 10:00-11:15 am. All adults

and youth 3rd grade and up are welcome to join a team

and encouraged to invest this hour for mission. They will

go to a place to love, listen and pray for people.

Last Fall, Christ UMC Church Council set a goal for 2019

that Christ UMC would serve as a catalyst to equip, train

and send 30 teams of four into the community on three

dates in 2019 with the goal of initiating meaningful, spir-

itual conversations.

Reminder we will be having the Back Pack Giveaway on Aug

10th from 1-2 pm. We will be located in the Garage this

year. We are looking forward to seeing all the smiling faces

of the kids who will be receiving a backpack this year.

Sept 1st Kairos resumes back up

Sept 4th Bible Study resumes. Book of Revelation

Sept 4th & 5th Bells and Choir Practices resume

Sept 7th Ice Cream Social 4-7

TALENT QUEST REMINDERS

BACK PACK GIVEAWAY

THANK YOU

SAVE THE DATE

LUNCH AT THE LAKE

Saturday August 3 & Sept 7 Louisville Farmer’s Market –

Call the city to reserve a free spot #330-875-3321

Saturday September 7- Ice Cream Social and Talent Show;

Talent Quest Market in Fellowship Hall 4-7PM

Call the church office to reserve a seat or for Talent Quest

Market space for September 7 show #330-875-1483

Thank you for donating

snacks and food to help

feed hungry local children

this summer.

Summer Lunches for Kids

ministry shared with Christ

Church this note received

by a young girl.

SUMMER WORSHIP MUSIC

Scheduled to share in Music Ministry:

Aug 04 Available

Aug 11 Three Pat’s & a Patti

Aug 18 Bruce Lautzenheiser

Aug 25 Alex & Sue Nicholson

FPU LEGECY JOURNEY

Financial Peace University’s Legacy Journey is coming in

September. This class is for everyone and will cover topics

that include what the Bible has to say about wealth and

faithful stewardship, how to invest wisely, how much is

enough, how to live and leave a legacy, and a Kingdom per-

spective on material possessions. Please be watching your

bulletin insert for all the details.

Hey Kids, mark your calendars for Sunday, September 8

and join the excitement with our Back to School Kick-Off

Party from 3-5 pm. Let’s kick-off the new school year

with games, food and more fun! Bring a friend or two for

admission to our party!

BACK TO SCHOOL KICK OFF PARTY

Loose Change for Missions

$83.84 was collected in

June and transferred to

Evangelism Committee for

Revive Stark.

Thank you for your faithful

giving to further God’s

work being done through

our church.

BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS

We will be blessing backpacks & praying for Students and

Teachers on Sunday Aug 18th. Students bring your back-

packs!