| Sunday Service ~ June 25, 2023 | The featured Scripture is: Philippians 4:14-19
for Mike's message: A Thankful Pastor. | Livestream at: CLC Website
Recorded service posted to: CGCC Facebook & CLC Facebook Come Grow With Us! | Worshiping Together Spend Sunday mornings with us ~ in-person or online at 11:00am.
Let's grow together through Worship, Praise, and Prayer, in the Sanctuary and online. 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. ~~~ | | Bible Studies & Ministries | Sunday Morning Bible Study ~ 9:30am
Studying the Book of Genesis Ladies Morning Bible Study ~ Friday, 9am
Alistair Begg & Sinclair Ferguson's Name Above All Names. | Wednesday Morning Prayer Group
10am at the Jackson's house and on Zoom.
Personal Meeting ID: 6936117456 / Password: prayer | LifeGroups ▪ Bartholomew LifeGroup: July 1, 5:30pm - Bonfire at the Bartholomew's with fireworks at Eileen Kappler's later.
▪ Young Adult LifeGroup: Sundays, 6pm (On July 9, we will meet at church from 6-8pm for a VBS work time. Paint may be involved - wear old clothes!)
▪ Tuesday LifeGroup: June 27, 9am - Meeting for breakfast at Adele's in Salem. Planning week by week due to summer schedules. | Courageous Men's Night 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month from 6-7:30pm. *This Saturday's meeting has been canceled. We look forward to gathering again next month! | | CGCC/CLC Children's Ministry | Collide Sunday
During Worship at 11am
Children will enjoy age-appropriate Worship and a lesson then apply it
through crafts, games, and other fun ways to grow in Jesus.
* Nursery Care (Newborn-3 in Nursery)
* Collide Kids Jr. (Ages 3-6 in Sprouts Room)
* Collide Kids Church (Grades 1-4 in Activity Room) | We blast off on July 17th at 6pm! Don't miss this Stellar adventure as we Shine Jesus' Light! VBS will run July 17-21 from 6-8pm each evening. Register online (It's EASY, we promise!) or grab registration forms at the VBS table. Prayerfully consider who YOU can invite to join in our journey through God's Word! | The STELLAR donation board has landed! Please check it out, take a tag (or multiple tags!) off the board, sign up on the sign up sheet,
and bring in your item(s) by July 9 so we can be prepared for an out-of-this-world VBS experience! Every donation matters! Thank you!! | If you signed up for the VBS Decorating Crew, we now have work days on the calendar ~
July 9 from 6-8pm and July 15 from 9am-Noon. If you didn't volunteer for that task,
we would still love to have your help! Everyone is welcome to help us create and set up
for our outer space spectacular. Come one, come all to have fun and serve!
Consider wearing old clothes, as paint may be involved in these work days. | Donations Needed ~ Two-Liter Bottles If you have any empty 2-liter bottles taking up space in your recycling bin - we need them for VBS! Please give them a rinse, bring them to church, and pop them under the VBS table. We hope to gather 60 bottles before VBS takes off. | Volunteer Opportunities - Now THIS SATURDAY, June 24, 11am-2pm -
H&H Giveaway & Summer Picnic ANYTIME! -
Volunteer with GG to take care of church property
or do special projects! | 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 Thank you to Marcia Kreps for sharing and
Darla Smith for writing these weekly bits of encouragement. "I pray you have had a wonderful week of blessings! Seems like my garden and flowers got the jump start they needed with the rain that came down. Looks like we will have a nice garden as soon as everything matures. It always amazes me that from such a tiny seed – great things spring forth. God takes such good care of us – He truly thought of everything for us. He is a good, good Father!" "My WORD for this week has a twofold meaning – one is good and one we try to steer clear from, “CONTAGIOUS.” On the negative side, “contagious” can make us think of disease or sickness. But on the positive side, it means good things. Are we emitting those things that are “contagious” in a good way? Every one of our expressions of true love, joy, and worship should be “contagious.” Keep yourself open to others in a great “contagious” way. May we always shine Jesus’ love in every situation. Let others say of us – hey, what do they have that makes them love like that? Let’s not reflect a bad light so others may say – sure don’t want what they have! I want to always reflect my best light and be “contagious” to others. Holy Spirit, teach us how to become more “contagious” in everything we do. May we be so focused on You that only the best form of “contagious” is visible. This has happened to me several times with others (because I love to laugh), I get tickled at something probably not even that funny and have that uncontrollable laughter that you really shouldn’t be doing. Well, guess what? The person or persons sitting next to you will probably laugh or at least have a smile on their face because of it. Yep – “contagious.” Jesus – let us show our “contagious” for you to others. We need to pattern our lives like Jesus – no exceptions. Have a wonderful “contagious” week!" Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen. ~ Matthew 28:19-20 (NKJV) ~~~ | | The Playground is Ready for Summer Fun! | Blessing Box Located by the Sanctuary doors, the Blessing Box is always available. If you have a need, please write it on one of the cards next to the box and pop it inside. Additionally, if you are not comfortable putting the need on a card, we are always reachable by email at: connectinglife.clc@gmail.com or commongroundsecretary@gmail.com Requests for help with any need will be kept confidential. | June Worship ~ Online & In-Person Pastor Mike Hileman ~ Sundays at 11am Ben St. John will preach on July 16.
Pastoral Intern Austin Young will preach on July 30. We're excited to welcome you to Worship, in church and online! ~~~ | Outdoor Worship July 2 - July 30 - August 27 - September 24 Mark your calendars and join us for church in the great outdoors! This year we are trying something new - meeting in the courtyard between the church and warehouse, hoping it will be more quiet than out front. Park like normal, head into the building, walk straight back past the desk to the hallway, and head out the door. We will set up chairs and canopies but feel free to bring your own camp chair or blanket. Collide kids will remain in the service. Invite a friend, bring your Bible, and join us as we Worship out in the beauty of God's creation! ~~~ | Volunteer Opportunities There's always a way to serve! Sundays, Before Worship - Hospitality Team
Help us make everyone feel at home here among our church family!
Please sign up at the front desk. July 9, 6-8pm & July 15, 9am-Noon - VBS Work Days
Please come in old clothes as paint may be involved!
See Danielle, Delania, or Monica with questions. July 17-21, 6-8pm - Stellar Vacation Bible School
Come share in the learning about God's Word! Fun & learning guaranteed! Weekdays, 9am-2pm
Volunteer with GG to take care of church property or do special projects! | Quarterly Church Potluck Luncheons Do you have these dates marked on your calendar?
September 10 / December 3 | www.goodnessgrows4all.org Our Mission Statement: To cultivate personal, social, and community growth through gardening, education, and opportunity for people of all abilities. | We have two markets coming up in July, so our crew has been jamming as well as making catnip toys. Caleb enjoyed using the fluffy filling to pose as Santa Claus, as you can see in the photo. Everyone is working hard on the raised beds and fields. We've been watching peppers, tomatoes, peas, and more pop out and grow. Such an exciting time of the year! Next week will be the first CSA pick up day and we can't wait! Looking forward to seeing our CSA members next Thursday between 4-7pm. Our crew has been working this week on weeding, moving tables and chairs for the H&H Picnic & Giveaway, cutting trees and brush in the woods to keep hiking paths clear, and much more. We always have fun, no matter what! Half of our group returns to Fitness For All next week, on Wednesday, for another class with the fantastic Bethany. We are looking forward to visiting her gym again and seeing what else we can accomplish there. Check out her page on Facebook to learn more. | Checkout our most recent newsletter below! | Jungle Jam & Juicy Jam Available at Reach for the STARS in Salem, in Columbiana at Living Luxe Designs, and here at GG. Jungle Jam: - $7 - Blueberry Jalapeno,Strawberry Jalapeno, Hot,
Cherry Habanero, Pineapple Habanero, Dragon Juicy Jam: - $7 - Cherry Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade Special $5 Sale on Cranberry Jalapeno Jungle Jam! Only a few left until fall! We also have:
Organic Catnip Toys ~ handmade here, with our catnip, cost - $4
Handmade Wine Cork Cat Toys ~ designed by our clients, cost - $1
GG T-Shirt ~ $15 assorted sizes | | OUTREACH & MISSION OPPORTUNITIES | Goodness Grows The non-profit ministry of CGCC, 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 are looking for a way to serve, come help GG take care of the grounds.
We'd love to have you join in the work and the play!!! | 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. | Letters for the Kids of Divine Junior School It's almost time for the Uganda Mission Trip!
Our goal is actually to have a letter for every child at the school! Use the names of the kids on our poster in the Great Room or leave off a name so
your letter can be shared with any student. You can even write more than one letter!
Ask them questions about school, home, and their life. Share encouragement, scripture,
and lots of love. You may even include pictures! Please bring them to church, send to rockkidzuganda@gmail.com, or mail to 1814 E 3rd St, Salem, OH 44460. | Sending love across the miles! | October Coat & Clothing (& More!) Giveaway Saturday, October 21, 9:30am-1pm | We accept donations of clean, useful items all year. Drop them off under the overhang at the back of the warehouse or use the barrel by the library table in the Great Room. If you need help unloading, Goodness Grows folks are usually available weekdays from 9:15am-1:45pm. We would also appreciate any shopping bags and especially any boxes that you can save. | Pantry Staples Bags for Giveaway 2023
We've set an ambitious goal of filling 500 bags with the following items:
peanut butter (or other nut butter) / tuna / canned veggies / mac & cheese
pasta & sauce / canned fruit / granola bars
We will be accepting monetary donations as well as the requested items through October 8. If we start shopping now, find some good sales, and are careful to check for expiration dates that are well past October 21, 2023, we might be able to send a bag of food home with every person who attends the Giveaway! Let's dream BIG and work together for our community!! | Learn more about Heroes & Halos on their Facebook page and stay up to date on what they are doing in the community. H&H is a non-profit organization that reaches out to the community and provides Awareness, Education, Assistance, and Outreach Programs regarding Individuals with Special Needs and Disabilities and their families. | H&H Giveaway & Summer Picnic
THIS Saturday, 11am-2pm up at the CGCC warehouse
Volunteers appreciated!
Thank you to those who have donated and/or volunteered! ~~~ | | Point 5k Fundraiser for the Rescue Mission is Almost Here! | The 2023 Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley Point 5k will take place at White House Fruit Farm on Saturday, July 8th, 2023! Lots of fun. Family-friendly. A great time on the farm! Just like each year, it’s not a 5k…. it’s a POINT 5k, which means you’ll be walking just 1,640 feet start to finish! And what would a trip to White House be without a donut. So to keep up your strength so you can cross the finish line strong, we will have a donut stop at the 1/2 way mark. Just $5 to register and you get an official Point 5k car decal at the end of the “race!”
One-hundred percent of each $5 donation goes to providing overnight emergency food and
shelter for up to 186 men, women, and children nightly at Rescue Mission of the
Mahoning Valley and to help feed dozens more from the public daily. Register today to have fun and help our valley's Mission!
Point 5K to Benefit Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley Have more questions? Talk to our own Janine Landis and she can point you
in the right direction to get the info you're seeking! | 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! ~~~ | | Salem Library's Art in the Park | Chalk on Main in Columbiana Saturday at 10am through Sunday at 6pm
Five professional artists including Erik Greenwalt will be joined by amateurs young and old to create beautiful Chalk Art on Main St in Columbiana Ohio on June 24th and 25th. Chalk stations will be provided and areas will be taped off from the circle down to Paws on Main. The Shops on Main will also be open for shopping and dining plus a few food trucks for added selections. Don't miss Goodness Grows' own Keaton Surgenavic as you tour the beautiful chalk art! He'll be there drawing his heart out and could use the support of friendly, encouraging faces! Good luck, Keaton, and have fun!! | Raptor Hallow at Beaver Creek Saturday, 2-3pm
Josh and his volunteers from Raptor Hallow will do a program with his birds of prey. He will talk about the birds and visitors can take pictures as they fly back and forth. You never know what special birds may come with him!!! Come out for an enjoyable program in the yard at the Wildlife Education Center!! It is always a good show and fun to watch! | Information on Honey Bees at Beaver Creek Sunday, 1-5pm
Information on honeybees with local beekeeper George Stacy at the Wildlife Education Center all afternoon in the live animal room. Come learn about honeybees and pollination. He will answer questions from our visitors regarding the live honeybee display and about honeybees in general. These amazing insects are vital to our food production! | | ~ Planning Ahead for Summer Events ~ | Lepper Library Program for All Ages Next Thursday in Lisbon at the Library.
303 E Lincoln Way, Lisbon
Call to sign up: 330-424-3117. | Shrine Club Auto Show Just Up the Road ~ July 15 This is a benefit for special needs kids and families featuring cars, bikes, music, and food. Our parking lot will be utilized by them for overflow parking and a shuttle service, so if you see lots of cars here that Saturday, don't be surprised. Consider attending and supporting a great cause! | Today - World Rainforest Day
June 23 - Josh & Lindsay Wharry
June 23 - National Take Your Dog to Work Day
June is National Foster a Pet Month If we don't have your special days,
please let us know!!! Email the secretary at commonground.secretary@gmail.com. | ON OUR CALENDAR June 22-28, 2023 . . .
Weekdays, 8:30am-2:30pm - Goodness Grows at Work
Today, 6pm - Session & Elders Meeting
Friday, 9am - Ladies Bible Study
Saturday, 11am-2pm - H&H Giveaway & Summer Picnic
Sunday, 9:30am - Bible Study
Sunday, 10:15am - Fellowship Time
Sunday, 11am - Worship & Collide Ministries
Sunday, 6pm - Young Adult LifeGroup
Tuesday, 9am - LifeGroup at Adele's
Wednesday, 10am - Prayer Group
Wednesday, 10am - GG at Fitness For All | 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. | |
