We are honored by your attendance in our worship ser-vice today. Do you need help of any kind? Would you like to know more about becoming a follower of Jesus? Do you want the ministers to pray for you? We are available and here to serve you.

NURSERYIn order to enhance your ability to worship, a nursery with experienced staff is provided during the service. If necessary, a cry room is located at the right side of the worship center. Thank you for helping us promote an atmosphere of worship for all.

AS A COURTESYPlease turn off all cell phones prior to the beginning of the service. Thank you.

COMMUNIONThe Lord’s Supper is served weekly in remembrance of Christ. Jesus invites all who love Him to be his guests. Please partake as the emblems are passed.

BAPTISMToday you may witness a baptism. This act pictures the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ in the person being baptized. If you wish to discuss your own bap-tism, please contact a staff member at 491-3232.

STAYING IN TOUCHPlease record your attendance and prayer requests to-day on the enclosed MCC Communication card and hand it to one of the staff or ushers or drop it into the offering plate.

SMALL GROUPS & ABFDevelop genuine friendships while having conversationsthat center around real life issues and the Bible. Stop by the Welcome Center to get plugged in to one of these groups!

The Mission of Madison Christian Church:Reaching people for Christ and helping

believers grow to be like him.

Welcome to Madison Christian Church Pastor’s Perspective Upcoming Events at Madison

 Pastoral Staff

Matt ArchibaldWorship Minister

Mike SeckmanYouth Minister

Chris WaschExecutive Minister

Paul BarnesSenior Minister

Kirk OlneyDirector, Pastoral Care

Jonathon BarnesChildren’s Minister

Next Sunday: November 6, 2016

God Is in Control“When Cares Mount”

EVENING OF DINNER AND MUSIC A GM Human Needs fundraiser will be held at Asbury

United Methodist Church on Friday, November 4. Dinner tickets: $10 adult, $5 children; music only $5. Dinner will be at 6:00 p.m. followed by music by Ladies of Grace. Today is the last day that you may purchase your dinner tickets at the booth in the lobby.

MEN’S PRAYER BREAKFASTBring a friend and join us this Saturday, November 5 for our monthly prayer breakfast. Our special speaker this month will be John Connett.

COOKING WITH PURPOSEJoin us for Joy-ful Holiday Sweets on Sunday, November 6th in the fireside room from 3-5 p.m. Our guest speaker, Joy Habegger, will be sharing Thanksgiving and Christmas dessert ideas for the upcoming holiday season! Please stop by the information booth and sign up to

save your spot!

CHRISTMAS CHOIRIT’S NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN THE CHRISTMAS CHOIR! Join us TODAY at 4:30 p.m. in room 713, the music room. You will have your own book and rehearsal CD to take with you. The Madison Christmas Festival is on Sunday, December 11, ONE service at 10 a.m. We will join the KidSong choir, many soloists, and ensembles. All singers Jr. High age and older are invited to sing with us! For more information contact Matt Archibald at marchibald@madisonchristian.org, or call the church at 614-491-3232.

Late November and December 2016Sunday and Wednesday Schedule

With the holidays just around the corner, we want to give you a head’s up on upcoming holiday times for Madison Christian Church activities, beginning with the week of Thanksgiving. You can attach this to your refrigerator and look at it every time you catch a holiday snack!

Sunday, Nov. 20, 6:00 p.m. Southern Gospel Concert

Wednesday, Nov. 23 NO Wednesday night ministry

Thursday, Friday, Nov. 24-25 OFFICE CLOSED Happy Thanksgiving

Sunday, Nov. 27 Services at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Normal schedule

Wednesday, Nov. 30 Wednesday night ministries Normal schedule

Sunday, Dec. 4 Services at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Normal schedule

Wednesday, Dec. 7 Wednesday night ministries Final Wednesday for 2016

Sunday, Dec. 11 Madison Christmas Festival ONE service at 10 a.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 14, 21, 28 NO Wednesday night ministries

Sunday, Dec. 18 Services at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Normal schedule

Saturday, Dec. 24 ONE Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 25 ONE Christmas Day service at 10 a.m.

Sunday, January 1 ONE service at 10 a.m.

More at Madison

Classes and worship available for all ages during the worship services. Please ask at the Welcome Center.

Church Office Hours:Monday through Thursday - 8:30a-12, 1-5p

Friday 8:30a-12, 1-5p3565 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH 43125

Phone: (614) 491-3232www.madisonchristian.org

Services: Sunday – 9:00 and 10:30aMadison Christian School: 614-497-3456

www.madisonchristianschool.com

The Worship Service Today

GOD IS IN CONTROL

“When People Threaten”

October 30, 2016 Worship Leader Message Communion Matt Archibald Paul Barnes Jon Souzis

Madison Christian Church financial statements are available upon request from the church office.

October 23, 2016 Attendance

Morning Worship 657Wednesday night 231

2016 Year to Date Decisions 32 Stewardship $19,055.21

MARK YOUR CALENDARSThere is an upcoming Southern Gospel Concert on Sunday evening November 20, at 6:00 p.m.

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS This week the Food Pantry needs are: canned or

instant potatoes and canned chicken.

HOMELESS VETERANSPlease bring your items to the box in the lobby by next Sunday, November 6. The lists of needed items are at the Welcome Center and on the counter by the office. We now have plenty of socks, q-tips, washcloths, soap, pencils and toothpaste. THANK YOU.

DINNER MENU for November 2, 2016 at 5:15 p.m. Pizza or Chef’s Salad, Tossed Salad, Chips and Dessert.

When People Threaten

God Is In Control When People Threaten

Psalm 118:6 “The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”

How are God’s people threatened?

Persecuted Church.

Crime, unrest, terrorism.

Threats to religious liberty.

Personal threats.

How do we respond:

• Brace yourself and adjust your attitude.

• Dispense grace and forgiveness.

• Be faithful, obedient, and trust God.