| Sunday's Service - January 2, 2022 | The featured Scripture is: 1 Peter 2:18-21
for Mike's message: Living A Gracious Life
as we return to the Sojourner Sermon Series. We will celebrate the Sacrament of Communion.
Collide Kids Church will remain in Worship. Join us Sunday ~ In-Person & Online
Worship at 11am ~~~ Livestream available at: CGCC Facebook Page ~ CLC Facebook Page ~ CLC Website Come Grow With Us! | Worshiping Together Spend Sunday morning with us ~ in-person or online at 11:00am.
Let's grow together through Worship, Praise, and Prayer, in the Sanctuary and online.
You can also check out the Media Library on the CLC website to watch recent sermons. Please send your prayer requests in for our Joys & Concerns email that goes out on
Monday morning! The CGCC website has a Contact/Prayer Request page, you can
email Jen Lynch directly, or use commonground.secretary@gmail.com. ~~~ |  The Hileman Family Lighting the Christ Candle. | | | Bible Studies & Ministries | Sunday Morning Bible Study ~ 9:30am
Studying The Pilgrim's Progress Book Two: Christiana's Story. Ladies Morning Bible Study ~ Resumes Friday, January 7 at 9am
Twelve Extraordinary Women: How God Shaped Women of the Bible and What He Wants to Do with You by John MacArthur - Chapter 5 | Wednesday Morning Prayer Group
Will resume meeting on January 5, 2022 - on Zoom
Zoom Personal Meeting ID: 6936117456
Password: prayer | LifeGroups
Designed to help adults grow as Christ followers.
▪ Bartholomew LifeGroup: Resumes in January
▪ Young LifeGroup: Resumes in January
▪ Weimer LifeGroup: Resumes January 4
▪ Hileman LifeGroup: Resumes in February | | CGCC/CLC Children's Ministry | Collide Sunday ~ During Worship at 11am
* Nursery Care (Newborn-3 in Nursery)
* Collide Kids Jr. (Ages 3-6 in Sprouts Room)
* Collide Kids Church (Grades 1-4) ~ Remaining in Worship this week to take part in Communion. Collide Wednesday ~ Resumes in February
Collide Kids Jr. ~ Collide Kids ~ Collide Middle School ~ Senior High | Prayer For whom are you praying today?
How can we pray for you? We are here to pray with and for you, anytime! Prayer needs sent by early Monday morning will be included in the weekly Joys & Concerns email. We are also glad to send out prayer requests and praise reports anytime throughout the week! | Encouragement for a New Year "Do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."
Joshua 1:9 (TNIV) On the first day of a new year many of us wish each other a "Happy New Year!" But as we begin a new year, we need more than a hopeful greeting from the people around us. We need to listen to what God told Joshua about 3,400 years ago. As Joshua was about to lead God's people into the promised land, he had reason to be afraid. He had an enormous task ahead of him, and he was well aware of the dangers that he and the people would soon be facing. He needed God's encouragement. A new year brings lots of questions: Will our health hold? Will our marriage last? Will I be able to hang on to my job? Will I get into the right school? Will I live to see the end of this year? Will the economy improve? Will there be a terrorist attack or some natural disaster that takes me or my loved ones? The Creator of the universe comes to us and says, "Don't be afraid; don't be discouraged." What happens in this coming year is not left to chance. God is in charge, and he promises to stay close: "The LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." Many years later, the Lord Jesus made the same promise when he said, "I am with you always" (Matthew 28:20). That's the reason we can wish each other a "Happy New Year!"
Prayer ~ Father in heaven, thank you for the gift of a new year and for your promise to stay with us. We ask for your guidance and wisdom each day. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen. | Joint Directory Update Thank you for your help in making our directory as complete and correct as possible! It will be finished printing and ready for distribution as soon as possible in January 2022. 2021 Year-End Contributions The Finance Committee reminds you that, to be included in 2021, contributions must be received or postmarked by tomorrow, December 31. Thank you for your generous support throughout the year. Family File Folders The next time you are at church, please stop by the front desk to locate your Family File Folder in the black file box. A number of folks have not done this yet and they have some beautiful Christmas message waiting for them! These folders will always be available for you to use to send "mail" to church family members. If you do not see a file with your name on it, please let us know and we will fix that immediately! | January Worship ~ Online & In-Person Pastor Mike Hileman ~ Sundays at 11:00am. We're excited to welcome you to Worship, in church and online! | www.goodnessgrows4all.org Our Mission Statement: To cultivate personal, social, and community growth through gardening, education, and opportunity for people of all abilities. ~~~ |  Visiting Kitty Kromer in Salem |  Christmas Games | | |  Christmas With Good Friends | News of the Week We had a great time celebrating Christmas last Thursday! Thanks to Sue, Darius, and Cam for coming out to help make it a wonderful day. Everyone is enjoying this holiday break and will be back, ready to return to a normal schedule, on Monday. Happy New Year from the GG crew!
Welcome 2022! |  We Love Visitors! | | Jungle Jam & Juicy Jam Jungle Jam and Juicy Jam are available in several flavors at Reach for the STARS in Salem and in Columbiana at the Chamber of Commerce office. We are also glad to arrange a pick up at GG. Jungle Jam: Blueberry Jalapeno,
Cranberry Jalapeno, Hot, Cherry Habanero, Dragon
Juicy Jam: Cranberry Orange We also have:
* Homemade Apple Butter ~ a few jars still available here, cost - $5
* Organic Catnip Toys ~ handmade here, with our catnip, cost - $4
* Dried Herbs ~ grown here this summer, dried by our crew, cost - donation | | OUTREACH and MISSION OPPORTUNITIES | Goodness Grows The non-profit ministry of Common Ground Church Community, Goodness Grows is always busy on our property. GG works
with students and adults with disabilities, providing vocational habilitation training in a fun, hands-on way. The GG crew
maintains the grounds and cleans the building. If you would like to donate to our program, monetary donations as well as donations of regular mouth 8oz. canning jars, lids, rings, and white sugar are always needed and appreciated!
We thank all of our supporters for their generous donations throughout the year. Volunteers welcome! | Rock Kidz Uganda, Inc. To Advocate, Advise, Advance the ministries of
Divine Soccer in Masaka, Uganda for the benefit of
the children of the community. Sponsorships and donations can be made to:
Rock Kidz Uganda, Inc., 1814 E. 3rd St., Salem, OH 44460
or via Pay Pal at rockkidzuganda@gmail.com.
Learn more at: Rock Kidz Uganda and on: www.rockkidzuganda.org. Check out the Rock Kidz table in the Great Room.
Sponsors are still needed to help children in Masaka. Talk to Marilee to find out more! | Coat & Clothing (& More!) Giveaway 2022 Please remind your friends and family members that we accept clean, useable donations that could help others. Donate all year, 8:30am-2:30pm during the week or on Sunday mornings.
Bring in items you are cleaning out after Christmas! | For I was hungry and you gave me food;
I was thirsty and you gave me a drink;
I was a stranger and you took me in;
I was naked and you clothed me;
I was sick and you visited me.
I was in prison and you came to me. .....When you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters,
you were doing it to me. Matthew 25: 35-36, 40 ~ What can YOU do? | | LOCAL COMMUNITY NEWS/EVENTS | If you know of any interesting news or events,
please let us know, so that we can pass it on to others! ~~~ | First Day Hike at Beaver Creek State Park Saturday, January 1, 2022 at 10am
Join our volunteers at the main parking lot to start the New Year with an invigorating hike at beautiful Beaver Creek State Park. This hike will take you on the Lower Vondergreens trail along Beaver Creek where you will take on sitings of the lock remnants of the Sandy and Beaver Canal. The hike will start the return trip after reaching Gretchens Lock and continue back the Upper Vondergreens trail. This 5-6 mile hike is rated as moderately strenuous due to its rocky hills and uneven ground. Trail may be muddy and you may encounter natural obstacles such as downed trees to maneuver around. Sturdy footwear and trekking poles are highly recommended. Please dress appropriately for the weather. | Winter Fun at the Columbiana Library Indoor Obstacle Course January 3rd - 31st
Kids, tired of being stuck inside? Visit the Youth Services Department and try our indoor obstacle course. The course will be set up in the Youth Services Department from January 3-31 during regular library hours. Come and check it out! Winter Reading Challenge January 3rd - February 28th
Kids in preschool - 4th grade can join our winter reading challenge. Read for 500 minutes during the challenge and be entered to win a gift card. There are two ways to enter. To record your progress with the Reader Zone app, search for “Reader Zone” in your app store. Install the app on your Android, Apple or Amazon device. Make an account and enter the code 30aeb and begin logging your minutes on January 3. To register and receive a paper reading log, stop by the Youth Services Desk. The program and registration begins January 3. Call the Youth Services Department with any questions - 330-482-5509. Beaded Snowflake Available beginning Monday, January 3rd
Kids in preschool - 4th grade can pick up a beaded snowflake kit with all your supplies and directions to make a simple pipe cleaner beaded snowflake. Kits will be available beginning January 3 while supplies last. Teen Reads Winter Edition January 3 - February 28
Read a book and fill out a review form to be entered in a raffle for a gift card. Forms are available in the library or on the Young Adult page of our website. Forms must be received by February 28. The more you read and review, the more chances you have to win! Firestone Park: 1959-1969 Thursday, January 6, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Following this summer’s well received program about the creation and early years of Columbiana’s Firestone Park, local historian Jay Groner will present a program covering the next ten years of Firestone Park history. Free program open to all ages. Registration requested. | Today - National Bacon Day
December 31 - New Year's Eve
January 1 - New Year's Day & Global Family Day
January 4 - Joyce Jackson
January 5 - National Bird Day
January is National Blood Donor Month *If we don't have your special days, please let us know!*
Email the secretary at commonground.secretary@gmail.com. | ON OUR CALENDAR December 30-January 5, 2021 . . .
Today, 6:30pm - Praise Team
Sunday, 9:30am - Bible Study
Sunday, 11am - In-Person & Online Worship with Communion, Collide Jr. & Nursery
Weekdays, 8:30am-2:30pm - GG at Work
Tuesday, 10am - Weimer LifeGroup
Wednesday, 10am - Morning Prayer Group on Zoom Note: GG is closed through January 2. The church office is closed on New Year's Eve. | Seeking to reflect the unconditional love of God,
our mission is to help people connect -
to God, to one another,
and to God's purpose for the world. | Come grow with us! Common Ground Church Community
Connecting Life Church
2310 West South Range Road
North Lima, Ohio 44452 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ For more information, call 330-549-9408 or contact us by email at commonground.secretary@gmail.com. | |
