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:October 22, 2017

#Jesus Who Is He Really?“He Is the Vine

LADIES OF GRACEIn concert tonight at 6:30 p.m. We will have some special guests.

LUNCH AND LEARNIf you are new or newer to Madison, we invite you to a Lunch and Learn next Sunday, October 22 after second service in the Fireside Room. Meet the church staff, senior leadership and learn more about the church. A lunch of pizza and subs will be

provided.

JOYThe October Potluck for the JOY (Just Older Youth) group will be held Thursday, October 19th at 6:00 p.m. in the

Fireside Room. Come for an evening of food, fellowship, faith and fun. Our program for the evening will be presented by Dennis Wheeler, son of Glen Wheeler, who will talk about How Not To Grow Old. Please bring a side dish and/

or dessert. Anyone 50 or older is welcome. Come join the fun.

FALL FESTThis event will be held on Saturday, October 21 4:00-7:00 p.m. For your enjoyment, we will have hayrides, carnival games and a bonfire with s’mores and hot dogs. Bring a bag of candy that will be shared in goody bags to go home with the kids. FREE ADMISSION.

HOMELESS VETERANSPlease bring your items to the box in the lobby by Sunday, November 5. The lists are at the booth in the lobby and on the counter by the office. THANK YOU.

DAVE RAMSEYJoin Dave Ramsey and Rachel Cruze for the Smart Money Live Stream Event on Tuesday, November 7 at 8:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room. We’d love for you to join us and learn the steps you and your family can take to live like no one else. Sign up today to be a part of this amazing event.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 28, 2017. We are going to stage our 2nd Annual Rake -n- Run service project.

We will meet at the church that Saturday morning, October 28 at 8:00 a.m. All that is needed is a willingness to serve and a great attitude. We will be armed with leaf rakes (you are encouraged to bring one from home, if possible). We will split up in groups of 10-12 people and then we’ll work our way through neighborhoods in the city of Groveport. We will be raking the leaves to the curb for the City of Groveport employees to collect during their normal leaf collection. We plan to finish our raking around noon. Last year’s event had close to 30 volunteers and we were able to be the hands and feet of Jesus to over 50 homes within Groveport.

This is an outstanding opportunity to serve those around us. It is a fun event for people of all ages to work together on a great project. Much like our Help Build Hope event, this can be a full family serving affair. This is also an opportunity to meet others from the congregation and to build godly relationships.

If you are interested, please sign up in the lobby.

The Worship Service TodayMore at Madison

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

October 8, 2017 Attendance Sunday Morning Total 614 Wednesday Evening Total 219 2017 Year to Date Decisions 39 Stewardship $21,781.25

Church Office Hours:Monday through 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.mcseaglesoh.org

#JESUS - Who Is He Really?

“He Is a Willing Healer”

October 15, 2017 Worship Leader Message Communion Matt Archibald Paul Barnes Steve Rea

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

Dear Madison Christian Church, Thank you very much for the beautiful throw for my sister, Patty Warren’s service. The words on it were very comforting! Also, thank you very much for the delicious dinner you provided for us. Thank you to Paul Barnes for the wonderful memorial service for my sister. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers! Love, Jeanie & John Bowen & family

Dear Church family,Thank you for all the prayers, cards, and beautiful throw from everyone on the recent sudden death of my brother Steve Eagleson. It is so comforting to have such a loving, caring church family. In His name, Sharon Whitten

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS This week the Food Pantry needs are: canned tomatoes, jelly and bars of soap

DINNER MENU FOR OCTOBER 18, 2017Barbecue Sandwich or Chef’s Salad

“He Is a Willing Healer”

“He Is a Willing Healer”

Francis Chan: “He cannot be contained in the world, explained by our vocabulary, or grasped by our understanding.”

Matthew 8:1-4 When Jesus came down from the mountainside, large crowds followed him. A man with leprosy came and knelt before him and said, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.” Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” Immediately he was cleansed of his leprosy. Then Jesus said to him, “See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift Moses commanded, as a testimony to them.”

To really appreciate the willingness of Jesus, you have to understand the plight of the leper.

Leviticus 13:45-46 (NLT) Those who suffer from leprosy must tear their clothing and leave their hair uncombed. They must cover their mouth and call out, ‘Unclean, unclean!’ As long as the leprosy lasts, they will remain ceremonially unclean. They must live in isolation in their place outside the camp.

Jesus responded with his trademark compassion.

Jesus says to us, “I am willing.”