Nankin Community Church

10/15/2026

Good morning to our Facebook friends and community members. Nankin Community Church invites you to join us for the annual Trunk or Treat event which will be held in Nankin on Thursday evening October 29th. We will be doing our normal sharing of hot dogs and hot chocolate. Also, we will be available to answer your questions about the church as well as questions you may have about the faith we have in Jesus Christ. If you are a member of the community and are not currently involved with a congregation we would enjoy meeting you and having a conversation.

Our Lord and Savior has welcomed all of us into His presence not because we have done anything to deserve it, but because He is loving and gracious. He gave His life to pay the penalty for the sins we have committed against God. We are so grateful for this grace that we want to share the good news with everyone.

If we can be of service to you or your family or if you have any questions about the faith we have in Christ please do not hesitate to reach out to us through our website: www.nankinchurch.org

You can also reply to this message and I would be happy to talk with you personally at a time convenient for you.

This Sunday we continue our study of Esther as she becomes the queen of Persia. Hoping you will join us.

In His Name,
Your neighbors at Nankin Community Church

Sunday School is in session. Opportunities for children as well. Please contact Pastor Jared with any questions. Many have joined us and we are enjoying time in the Word together. 

10/08/2026

When followers of Christ share their faith with others what seems to be the most effective way to make an impression on them? In the world of evangelism today there are many ways to share the good news of Jesus Christ. Some choose to evangelize on the streets, some write books, some write and perform music and there are many who just share Christ in their daily work and relationships.

Our primary book of study is Esther. This week we are unwrapping chapter 2 verses 8-16 where Esther is chosen by the King of Persia to be the new queen. Why was Esther, an orphaned Hebrew, chosen for this position? Scripture records that she made a powerful impression on the king's servants and by doing so won their favor. She did not demand an audience or respect. She won their favor by having a humble and respectful attitude. We can learn much from her example. When you and I share our faith in Christ may we do so in a way that shows love and concern for others while at the same time proclaiming the truth! The title of this week's message is: "Earning Respect Through Godly Living."

Our prayer is that the good news of Christ will reach everyone in this community. If you would like to be a part of that then join us this Sunday at 10:00AM for worship. After worship we will be having our monthly fellowship potluck. All are invited to share the table and connect with others to encourage as we go out to make disciples of Christ.

To Him be the glory both now and forevermore!

Pastor Jared

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09/08/2026

“For such a time as this.”

These words were used to encourage Esther as she would break the rules of the Persian Empire by going to the king without him summoning her. The courage she showed by doing this to help save her people from extermination gives us an example of how you and I must be willing to leave our comfort zone to share the truth of Jesus Christ even if the culture rejects it. We can stand for the truth in love by sharing the good news of Jesus while responding to the objections we hear patiently and kindly. We are studying the book of Esther so we can learn the ways we can stand boldly for the Lord.

We are seeing the Lord doing amazing things at Nankin Community Church and would love for you to come and be a part of it. We worship every Sunday at 10:00am and also provide educational opportunities as well at 9:00am. Men’s fellowship meets the last Saturday morning every month and we have a monthly fellowship potluck. We believe in connecting as a church family so that we can equip each other to go out to make disciples of Christ. You are invited to join us! We wish you a lovely week and extend to you the peace of the Lord. Reply to this post or visit our website for more church information:

www.nankinchurch.org

Blessings!

Your friends at Nankin Community Church

Sunday School is in session. Opportunities for children as well. Please contact Pastor Jared with any questions. Many have joined us and we are enjoying time in the Word together.

08/12/2026

Hello to all of our friends and family in the community! When you look at the world today are you concerned about the events that are going on around us? Have you ever wondered about the return of the Lord Jesus Christ and if you are ready for that day? The return of the Lord is getting closer every day. As Jesus Himself made clear:

“But about that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone. For the coming of the Son of Man will be just like the days of Noah. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, 39 and they did not understand until the flood came and took them all away; so will the coming of the Son of Man be" (Matthew 24:36-39 NASB).

As we look forward to that day or when the Lord chooses to call us home, what are we to be doing with this time? We are to make disciples for the Lord and prepare all for that day. One of the ways that we can do this is by meeting together and studying the Word of God so that we are trained and equipped to share the message. This Sunday we launch Sunday School for the year and prepare to do the work the Lord has commissioned us to do. In worship the message will be titled "Teach Them Diligently" and will outline four reasons Scripture provides as to why Christian Education is so important in our lives. Please join us for class at 9:00 AM and worship following at 10:00. We would be honored with your presence!

Sincerely,
Your brothers and sisters in Christ at Nankin Community Church

08/03/2026

Good morning to all our community friends and the body of Christ! We are sending out another reminder that Sunday School launch will be Sunday August 16th. We are planning a day that will help us to focus on the next year as we continue to encourage and strengthen each other in the faith. There are opportunities for all ages, so please join us for a time of refreshment. If you have any questions please reach out to Pastor Jared at 419-685-4307. We are looking forward to this new chapter in the life of the congregation. If you are looking for a way to engage with God's people and grow in your faith we hope that you will consider joining us.

May the peace of the Lord be with you always!

Sincerely,

Your brothers and sisters in Christ at Nankin Community Church

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07/15/2026

We would like to thank all of the families and children for being with us on Sunday as we celebrated another successful VBS. It was so much fun to worship with you and your families singing praises to the Lord and reviewing all that we had learned throughout the week. As we look to the future we would like to invite all families and children back to church as we begin a new chapter of Sunday School on August 16th. On that day we will dedicate the new year of study to the Lord and commit ourselves to continuing the work of making disciples of Christ in this community. If you enjoyed VBS you will also enjoy the Sunday School program.

We are reviewing curriculum now and praying that the Lord will bless this opportunity for the community. Adults and children will have classes beginning on August 16th. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to Pastor Jared at 419-685-4307. Have a safe and blessed week. We hope to see you again very soon!

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07/08/2026

Our week together in Vacation Bible School is going very well. We have been learning about the amazing grace that God shows us through Christ. The scripture that is guiding us this week is Ephesians 2:8 :“For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not of yourselves, it is the gift of God;". We are saved because of the grace of God and not anything we have done. What an amazing God! He lavishes this grace on us when we have done nothing to deserve it!

Nankin Community Church would like to extend to all children and their families an invitation to worship with us this upcoming Sunday (July 12) as we share the lessons and music from the week. After the service there will be a reception in the fellowship hall with refreshments for all to enjoy. We pray that you will choose to join us for our annual VBS Sunday!

Blessings!

Pastor Jared

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06/28/2026

Vacation Bible School begins in 8 days! We look forward to a week of learning together about the grace of Jesus. This week of learning will give all of us ways that we can go out into the community and share our faith with others. The only hope in this world is Jesus Christ! Please use the link below to register if you have not already done so. Blessings! Pastor Jared Smeltzer

Registration Link: https://vbsmate.com/events/NankinCommunity/32411

06/28/2026

Have you ever thought about all of the injustice that we see taking place in the world today and wondered if it will ever be dealt with? For those who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ there is hope that one day all of the pain and suffering that is taking place in this fallen world will be addressed by the righteous judge, the Lord Jesus Christ. There will come a day when all people will have to stand before the righteous judge and give an account of their life. Those who have rejected Christ and His free offer of salvation will have to rely on their own goodness to save them, which scripture teaches is impossible. Therefore, the only way to be righteous in the sight of God is to accept Christ who has paid the penalty due for our sins and has overcome death in His resurrection. With Christ there is hope, healing and restoration.

Today in worship we will be discussing 1 Peter 4:7-9 which instructs followers of Christ how they are to spend their time as they await the return of the Lord and judgment day. These words show us that we must use the time we have on earth to proclaim the good news of Christ and live unselfishly just like our Lord did while He was here.

Join us as we allow the Holy Spirit to guide us in our study of God's Word. We send our love and greetings to all our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ across the globe. Please continue to pray for those facing persecution in places like Nigeria and for the missionaries who continue to share the gospel despite threats of violence and death. To God be the Glory in all things!

Worship begins at 10:00 AM.

Pastor Jared

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06/22/2026

Good morning! We are sending out a reminder that Vacation Bible School begins two weeks from today. We are looking forward to spending the week with you learning about the grace of Jesus. If you have not already done so please register using the link provided below. Reach out if you have any questions. There will also be on-site registration Monday July 6th if needed. We will begin welcoming people in the building at 5pm. Have a blessed week!

Registration Link: https://vbsmate.com/events/NankinCommunity/32411