Come to the Ash Wednesday service at Community Church, 11 am on February 18th. Pastor Brett’s homily is entitled “What is Fasting All About?” Scriptures include Isaiah 58:1-14 and a reading based on Psalm 51. We will celebrate communion and receive the imposition of ashes.
Sunday, February 15: Price of Discipleship
Worship our Lord with us at Community Church on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Pastor Brett Spalding’s message is “Price of Discipleship.” Our scriptures include 2 Corinthians 5:14-18, Galatians 2:19-21, and
Mark 8:27-38.
Synopsis: Jesus began to challenge the disciples and followers with His true identity, the Messiah He really and truly is, as opposed to the earthly liberator many expected Him to be.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer writes in his book, “The Cost of Discipleship,” that God’s grace is freely given to us through Christ, but it was not cheap. He states, “Cheap grace is the deadly enemy of our church… Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without repentance, baptism without church discipline, communion without confession… Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ.”
This Sunday we will examine the truth that while grace is free, it is anything but cheap and what that means for us as Christians.
You can also watch live on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/@CommunityChurchLudington. Visit our website for the full order of worship at https://www.commch.com/
Sunday, February 8 Worship: New Life in Christ
Worship our Lord with us on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Our message this morning is “New Life in Christ,” with Pastor John Jackson. Our scriptures include James 1:2-4, Hebrews 12:3-11, and Romans 5:1-11.
You can also watch live on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/@CommunityChurchLudington. Visit our website for the full order of worship at https://www.commch.com/
Worship on February 1: The Divine Son of God
Worship our Lord with us on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Brett Spalding’s topic is “The Divine Son of God.” Our scriptures include Hebrews 1:1-4, John 14:8-14, and Colossians 1:15-23.
Synopsis: Paul writes to the Colossians out of concern that they might be tempted to worship other gods or idols. To do this, Paul seeks to make it clear that believers understand who Christ is and His work. Paul does this by clearly describing who Jesus is, His work, His relationship with the Father, and the desire for us to live in Him.
You can also watch live on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/@CommunityChurchLudington. Visit our website for the full order of worship at https://www.commch.com/
Worship on January 25: Needs and Forgiveness
Worship our Lord with us on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Brett Spalding’s topic is “Needs and Forgiveness.” Our scriptures include Matthew 6:9-15, Matthew 6:25-34, and Matthew 18:21-35.
Synopsis: This week we continue our short sermon series on Jesus’ teaching us how to pray by using the Lord’s Prayer as a model. This week we look at the section on supplication and forgiveness. Jesus tells us to ask God to take care of our needs. These needs include our daily requirements for life, forgiveness of our sins, and praying for God’s leading.
You can also watch live on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/@CommunityChurchLudington. Visit our website for the full order of worship at https://www.commch.com/
College Scholarships Available for 2026/2027
Community Church Scholarship Application for Educational Assistance
Guidelines:
* Applicants must have grown up or currently reside in Mason County, Michigan.
* Applicants must plan to attend a two (2)-year community college, a four (4)-year college or university, or an accredited vocational or trade school. Scholarships may also be granted for graduate degrees.
* Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the college, not the student. The scholarship funds will be issued to the college or university upon receiving a certificate of enrollment for the fall semester, which includes the Student ID number and Financial Aid Office address.
* Applications must be received by Community Church no later than Monday, April 6th, 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.
Mail one copy of a completed application package to:
Community Church Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 369
Ludington, MI 49431
Applications can also be scanned and emailed to CommunityCh49431(at)gmail.com. The church secretary will acknowledge receipt of scholarship applications.
The applications will be reviewed and recipients selected by the Community Church’s Scholarship Committee. The scholarships will be awarded in June of 2026. Submission of this application also gives permission to make the applicant’s name and scholarship type public.
Students who are qualified can receive an application by one of the following methods:
- Download and print the PDF (here)
- Send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the church office to request an application
- Email the church to receive a PDF file
Please submit any questions to: CommunityCh49431(at)gmail.com
Worship on Sunday January 18 “The Lord’s Prayer: Adoring God”
Worship our Lord with us on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Brett’s topic is “The Lord’s Prayer: Adoring God,” with scriptures that include Romans 8:18-25, Deuteronomy 5:7-11, and Matthew 6:9-15.
Synopsis: This Sunday we begin a three week series on what we commonly refer to as, “The Lord’s Prayer.” It is the prayer Jesus taught the disciples when they asked Him how they should pray. Today we will look at the first part of the prayer and that is adoration. This is a reminder that God must always come first in our lives and He is our only God, the one true God.
You can also watch live on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/@CommunityChurchLudington. Visit our website for the full order of worship at https://www.commch.com/
Worship on January 11: Heaven Is Our Reward
Worship our Lord with us on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Visiting us is Pastor Keith Theis, whose topic is: “Heaven Is Our Reward.” Our key scripture is Colossians 3:23, along with a number of supporting scriptures in John 14 plus verses from Psalms and Revelation.
You can also watch live on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/@CommunityChurchLudington. Visit our website for the full order of worship at https://www.commch.com/
Worship on January 4, 2026: Killing of the Innocents
Worship our Lord with us on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Brett Spalding’s topic is: “Killing of the Innocents.” Our scriptures include Psalm 84:1-8, Jeremiah 31:7-14, and Matthew 2:13-23.
Synopsis: Our story today is often known as the massacre of innocents. It is truly a dark and evil story, and yet as much a part of the nativity story as the peaceful birth, the visit of the shepherds and the heavenly host’s sing Jesus praises. We’ll look at why God included this heartbreaking story in the midst of such joy.
You can also watch live on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/@CommunityChurchLudington. Visit our website for the full order of worship at https://www.commch.com/
Sunday, December 28: Lost or Truly Home?
Worship the Lord with us on Sunday, December 28, 2025. Pastor Brett Spalding’s message is “Lost or Truly Home?” Our scriptures include Proverbs 24:3-4 and 2 Samuel 7:29; Deuteronomy 6:6-9, and Luke 2:41-52.
Synopsis: This Sunday we will read the passage from Luke about Mary and Joseph realizing that Jesus is not with them as they journey back from celebrating the Passover in Jerusalem. We will examine this story in light of our lives and experiences today.
You can also watch live on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/@CommunityChurchLudington. Visit our website for the full order of worship at https://www.commch.com/