Beyond the Walls – When in Our Music God Is Glorified
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Our singers join us again this Sunday to highlight another 9 hymns from “Community of Christ Sings” that speak to their soul and life story, including our newest work: CCS 1 - "When in Our Music God Is Glorified".

We invite you to share this special hour of worship and to sing along with our global community of disciples and spiritual seekers. Members of the Beyond the Walls Choir have added their voices to record over 150 “Community of Christ Sings“ hymns. Christians from around the world have heard their voices singing. The songs we sing shape who we are. Beyond the Walls - When in Our Music God Is Glorified. We hope to see you there on Sunday, October 9, at 12:00 PM or 6:00 PM EDT. 
 
ORDER OF WORSHIP 
Prelude: Medley of Thanksgiving Hymns from Community of Christ Sings 
Greetings: Leandro Palacios — Toronto Centre Place   
Hymn CCS 274 - God, We Gather as Your People, Jen Fischer – Kent, WA 
Hymn CCS 137 - Touch the Earth Lightly, Judy Luffman — Redmond, OR 
Hymn CCS 5 - Bring Many Names, Marni Fisher — Black Creek, BC 
Hymn CCS 260 - Rain Down, Cathy Baker — Brooklin, ON 
Global Welcome: Leandro Palacios — Toronto Centre Place   
Hymn CCS 555 - Lift Every Voice and Sing, Dave Thatcher — Dallas, TX 
Hymn CCS 134 - Give Thanks, Jeanny Jakobsen – Furdale, SK 
Hymn CCS 574 - Touch Me, Lord, With Thy Spirit Eternal, Keith Chappelow — Hastings MI 
Hymn CCS 288 - Let Justice Roll like a River, Jodi and Jon Donald – Lee’s Summit, MO 
Hymn CCS 1 - When in Our Music God Is Glorified, Leandro Palacios (premiere) 
Sending Forth: Leandro Palacios 
Postlude: Medley of Rejoicing Hymns from Community of Christ Sings 
 
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Beyond the Walls is an online worship service offering live ministry from locations around the world. Our global congregation meets every Sunday at 12:00 pm EDT. All are welcome at this inclusive church service.  

SLIM (Sharing Love in Mission) - 1:45 - Share your thoughts on the following questions:

1. Share a time when you felt thankfulness.
2. When have you given something to someone in need or because they needed a lift?

We will invite each of you as you feel led to share your response.. Contact Don Robb for Zoom details.

Other Online Ministries are available from many varied places for you to connect with.

We are pleased to announce that the next classes through the Center for Innovation in Ministry and Mission (CIMM) through Graceland University and the Community of Christ Seminary. Along with the Ministry and Priesthood classes, we will be offering our first “Christian Ministry Certificate” course in the same vein as past “MEADS” courses. We will offer 5 of these classes each year and will provide the certificate after completing 10 classes.  
 
The following classes are now open for a limited enrollment:   
 
Fall B Session: 

• Introduction to Scripture:  8-weeks, October 24 – December 17 - $25 
• Ministry of the Deacon: 6-weeks, October 24 – December 4 - $25 
• Children and Youth Worker Core Training: Self-completion – October 24 - December 17 – David Davis, Community of Christ General Council, Facilitator - $25 

 
Upcoming classes (opening for enrollment in early November) 
 
Spring A Session: 

• Introduction to Pastor Ministry:  8-weeks, January 9 – March 4 - $25 
• Ministry of the Disciple:  8-weeks, January 9 – March 4 - $25 
• Christian Ministry Certificate Course: 
  • Introduction to Christian Theology: Dr. David N. Anderson, DMin – Jan. 9 – March 4 – mix of online and one live session per week - $100 

 
CIMM offers non-credit bearing continuing education units (CEU’s) that focus on priesthood development, leadership development, and theological education. These CEU’s do not lead to a degree. To enroll or view the schedule of upcoming classes, go to our website. 
 
Blessings,
 
I. David Lloyd
Director, Center for Innovation in Ministry and Mission (CIMM)

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 22 at University Hospital, London, in his 96th year. Beloved husband of the late Wilma Baxter (2014). Cherished father of Dave, Ken (Kim), and Darryl (Dawn). Proud grandfather of Jolene, Sarah-Jane (Brad), Willy (Cheryl), Randall (Justin), and Brian (Natasha). Dearly missed by his 11 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents; Carl and Olive Baxter, and his siblings; Harold, Don, and May. Survived by his brothers-in-law Roy and Glen Moore. A private family service is taking place and a public celebration of life will be held Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Community of Christ, 615 Colborne Street, London at 1:00 p.m. If desired, memorial contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated and may be arranged through the Brock and Visser Funeral Home (519-285-2427). Expressions of love and sympathy may be placed and viewed online at www.brockandvisser.com 
 
Those who would like to attend the service in person are welcome. The family has also arranged for the service to be available via ZOOM live. You can sign on after 12:20 for the slide show of Floyd's life.
 
 
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Passcode: baxter

After 2+ years of dealing with COVID restrictions, having the regulations softened feels like such a relief as we gather in-person once again. However, COVID remains in our midst and case numbers continue to rise. Unfortunately, at our recent Retiree's Retreat held at Noronto Campground, a number of participants contracted COVID. This is not meant to point fingers or disgrace anyone but simply to remind us of the reality. 

We strongly advise anyone who is not feeling well (even if it seems insignificant) or has been exposed to someone with COVID to test and follow all provincial guidelinesclosely as a minimum response. Responsible choices will help to protect our precious neighbours as we uphold the worth of all persons. Ontario Health measures and advicestates:
 
"If you are sick, stay home to prevent transmission to others, except to seek testing or medical care if required.
You should stay home until all of the following apply to you:

• your symptoms have been improving for at least 24 hours (or 48 hours if you had nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea)  
• you do not have a fever
• you do not develop any additional symptoms

When your symptoms are improving and you are no longer isolating at home, doing the following can provide extra protection against the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses circulating in the community.
For 10 days after your symptoms started:

• wear a well-fitted mask in all public settings
• avoid non-essential activities where you need to take off your mask (for example, dining out)
• avoid non-essential visits to anyone who is immunocompromised or may be at higher risk of illness (for example, seniors)
• avoid non-essential visits to highest risk settings in the community such as hospitals and long-term care homes"

 
Please do all that you can to protect the most vulnerable among us and around us.

Leslie “Les” Wicksey

Leslie Wicksey, 65, of Independence, Missouri passed away September 30, 2022. He was born August 24, 1957 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada to Joseph and Winnifred Wicksey (now Tulloch). Les grew up in Toronto, where he attended George Brown College. He moved to the United States in 1989 when he married Darlene Stewart, having met her through the RLDS Church in Southeastern Michigan. He was a very proud and accomplished journeyman electrician. Les was a devoted member of Gudgell Park Community of Christ Church in Independence for almost 30 years, where he was also a member of their priesthood.
Leslie was preceded in death by his father, and brothers Ron and Edgar Wicksey. Survivors include his mother; wife Darlene; son Stewart Joseph Wicksey; step sons Darrell, David, Daniel and Darek Heide; sisters Barbara Kernohan, Ethel Wicksey, and Kathy Meloche; brother Jeff Wicksey and eight step-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10am, Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Gudgell Park Community of Christ Church, 500 E. Gudgell Ave., Independence, Missouri 64055, for those who wish to remember and celebrate Les’s life.