September at Maiden Lane Church
Sermon Series: Why Are You Here? | August 16 – September 6 | Pastor Paul Strozier
Imagine someone asking you one simple question as you walk into church: "Why are you here? Most of us might answer, "To worship," "To learn," or "To see friends." But throughout the Gospels, Jesus asked even deeper questions. In Matthew 11, He asked, "What did you go out to see?" His questions challenged people to examine their motives, expectations, and faith. Over these four weeks, we will allow Jesus to examine our hearts through His questions. Together, we will discover that church is not about performance, comfort, or simply watching others follow Jesus. It is about becoming people whose lives are transformed by Christ and who reflect Him every day. Join us each Sunday, August 16 through September 6, as we discover what it truly means to be the Church.
Imagine someone asking you one simple question as you walk into church: "Why are you here? Most of us might answer, "To worship," "To learn," or "To see friends." But throughout the Gospels, Jesus asked even deeper questions. In Matthew 11, He asked, "What did you go out to see?" His questions challenged people to examine their motives, expectations, and faith. Over these four weeks, we will allow Jesus to examine our hearts through His questions. Together, we will discover that church is not about performance, comfort, or simply watching others follow Jesus. It is about becoming people whose lives are transformed by Christ and who reflect Him every day. Join us each Sunday, August 16 through September 6, as we discover what it truly means to be the Church.
Carry. Carried. Carrying | September 13th | Pastor Missy Potts
Imagine having friends who cared enough about your relationship with Jesus to literally carry you to Him. In Mark 2, four friends refuse to let anything stand in the way of getting their paralyzed friend to Jesus. Their faith and determination give us a powerful picture of what real community looks like. Sometimes we need to be carried. Sometimes we are called to carry others. And as we follow Jesus together, we discover that we were never meant to do it alone. Carry. Carried. Carrying. Come discover how God uses community to help us grow closer to Jesus and become more like Him.
Imagine having friends who cared enough about your relationship with Jesus to literally carry you to Him. In Mark 2, four friends refuse to let anything stand in the way of getting their paralyzed friend to Jesus. Their faith and determination give us a powerful picture of what real community looks like. Sometimes we need to be carried. Sometimes we are called to carry others. And as we follow Jesus together, we discover that we were never meant to do it alone. Carry. Carried. Carrying. Come discover how God uses community to help us grow closer to Jesus and become more like Him.
September 20th | Pastor Dylan Schirmer
Sermon Series: The Gospel of Grace | September 27 - November 8 | Pastor Paul Strozier
Catch up on the ML Podcast
The ML Podcast is all about sharing what Jesus is doing in our everyday lives. How He helps us DISCOVER, CONNECT, GROW, and SHARE as we follow Him. Each episode is a chance to hear real stories, real faith, and the ways Jesus is working in people’s lives every day, with the hope that you’ll be encouraged to take your next step with Him.
September Weekly Calendar
Sunday Weekly Gatherings
- 9:00 am – Adult Studies
- 9:00 am – ML Kids
- 9:00 am – ML Students
- 10:30 am – Sunday Morning Service
- 9:00 - 8:00 pm – Prayer Chapel Open
- 6:30 pm – Adult Bible Study: The Names of God
- 6:30 pm – Celebrate Recovery
- 6:30 pm – ML Kids
- 6:30 pm – ML Students
- 6:30 pm – Worship Team Practice
September Calendar of Events
- September 2, 6:30 pm | Wednesday Evening Activities | Weekly Wednesday evening studies and activities available for kids, students, and adults.
- September 6, 10:30am | Sunday Morning Service | Pastor Paul wraps up our "Why Are You Here?" series asking the question "Who Are you Becoming?". The full series is available on our website and the ML Podcast.
- September 9, 6:30 pm | Wednesday Evening Activities | Weekly Wednesday evening studies and activities available for kids, students, and adults.
- September 12, 9-12:00 pm, | Outreach House | Outreach House is open the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. It is a place where we can serve our community, meet practical needs, and show God’s love.
- September 13, 10:30 am | Sunday Morning Service | Pastor Missy dives into Mark 2:1–12 in “Carry. Carried. Carrying.”, where we meet a paralyzed man and his four friends and discover what it truly means to live in community with one another.
- September 14, | Community Blood Drive | Our Community Blood Drive is a simple way to give back, save lives, and make a meaningful difference for people in our community. Join us the second Monday of every month.
- September 16, 6:30 pm | Wednesday Evening Activities | Weekly Wednesday evening studies and activities available for kids, students, and adults.
- September 19, 8:00am | Mens Breakfast | Come hungry for steak and eggs and ready to connect as we kick off a new season of men’s ministry at Maiden Lane.
- September 20, 10:30 am | Sunday Morning Service | Pastor Dylan Schirmer takes us on on the road to Emmaus straight to the table with Jesus as we look at Luke 24:13-34.
- September 20, following service | ML Kids and Family Chat | Come meet Pastor Bethany! She’d love to get to know you and hear how ML Kids can best serve your family.
- September 21, 12-3:00 pm | Senior Adult Game Day | The third Monday of every month, bring your favorite lunch and spend the afternoon enjoying games, laughter, and time together. It is the perfect way to connect with friends and make some new ones!
- September 23, 6:30 pm | Wednesday Evening Activities | Weekly Wednesday evening studies and activities available for kids, students, and adults.
- September 26, 9-12:00 pm | Outreach House | Outreach House is open the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. It is a place where we can serve our community, meet practical needs, and show God’s love.
- September 26, 6:00 pm | Student Worship Night at the Campground | Join us as we gather with friends and family from other congregations for an evening of singing, celebrating God, and worshiping together as one community.
- September 27, 10:30 am | Sunday Morning Service | Pastor Paul kicks off our fall series, The Gospel of Grace.
- September 27, following service | Informational Meeting | Join us following service for our Annual Information Meeting as we look ahead to 2027. We will look back at the current year, review budget plans, answer questions, and share what is ahead for Maiden Lane. This meeting is for information and discussion only. Our Annual Business Meeting with voting will take place October 11 following service.
- September 29 | Senior Adults Fall Feast | Our senior adults are heading to COGO's Annual Senior Adults Fall Feast at Der Dutchman in Plain City. For more information, visit the Info Center on Sunday morning or call the church office at 937-323-9747.
- September 30, 6:30 pm | Wednesday Evening Activities | Weekly Wednesday evening studies and activities available for kids, students, and adults.
Looking Ahead
- October 3, 1-2:30 pm | Womens Fall Craft Night
- October 10 | Trunk or Treat at the Campground
- October 11, following service | Annual Business Meeting
- October 25, 10:30am | Baptism Sunday
- October 27, 12-4 pm | Senior Adults Pumpkin Painting and Pizza Party
- November 6-8 | Student Ministry's OSYC at Maiden Lane
- November 22 | Church Christmas Decorating
- November 29 | First Sunday in Advent