| Sunday's Service - October 18, 2020 | Sermon Series ~ Shelter in Grace The featured Scripture comes from: 2 Job 2:9-13
for Mike's sermon: From Riches to Rags Part II. "William Sangster, a London cleric, was dying from muscular disease. When he discovered his fate, he made four resolutions that he kept: "1) I will never complain; 2) I will keep the home bright; 3) I will count my blessings; 4) I will try to turn it to gain." Although Job wanted to keep his life and home bright, there
were some around him that just wouldn’t let that happen.
How should people treat sufferers? And how should sufferers
live through their suffering times?" ~ Pastor Mike Join us Sunday ~ In-Person & Online ~ for Worship at 11am
Connecting Life Church Facebook Page | Worshiping Together Spend Sunday morning with us ~ online or in-person at 11:00am.
Use the Facebook link Connecting Life and let's grow together! We can continue to join
together in Worship and Praise and Prayer, whether in the Sanctuary or on Facebook. Please send your prayer requests in for our Joys & Concerns email that will go 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. We would love to see and pray for the prayer needs of everyone from Common Ground and Connecting Life as well as anyone else in need of the power of prayer! | Awning Repair Work Days Thank you to all our awesome volunteers!!! | Volunteers Needed Saturday for Giveaway THANKS to everyone who has come in to help over the last two weeks! We appreciate you!!
Volunteers needed on Saturday during the event, which runs from 10am-1pm. After 1, we will be tidying up for church, so all hands will be appreciated. Actual tear down won't start until next week. | Coat & Clothing (& More!) Giveaway ~ Saturday, October 17, 10am-1pm Spread the Word!
Everyone welcome to come find items that they could use, no requirements for residency or income. We will be following COVID-19 precautions. Masks mandatory, social distancing guidelines followed, and we will limit number of people inside at one time. | Youth Group Invites You to the Corn Maze ~ Attempt #2 Sunday, October 18, 4-7pm
Autumn means it is time for the Youth Group's traditional visit to the corn maze - and you are invited! Head on out, bring your family, and join the youth for some seasonal fun, all ages welcome. We will meet at the Rolling Acres Corn Maze in Leetonia at 4pm. We'll assemble for a group photo and then families and groups can head into the maze or enjoy the extras, however they choose. A parent or responsible adult must be present for the duration. Pricing:
Maze - $10.00 ages 3 & under free, includes Maze, Hayride, Mini Golf, Sling Shot
Hayride - $3.00
Kids Barrel Train Ride - $1.00
Mini Golf - $5.00
Sling Shot - $3.00 a bucket A Note About Masks at the Maze:
From their website ~ "It is required for you to wear masks in and outdoors or anytime you are within 6 feet of another person. We will be requiring masks, and you only need to put them on when you are in close contact with another person. This is a must when stepping up to the building to purchase tickets!" They do offer a special rate for groups of over 20 people, so the above pricing may change depending on participation. Please call/text Jen at 330-881-8692 or call the church at 330-549-9408 so we can get a count. We will text and post on Facebook if we would have to cancel again. | Stewardship Update We would like to thank everyone who has been sending their offering through the mail
or dropping it off at church. Thank you for your continued support & faithful giving! | | Bible Studies & Ministries | We will be following the health and safety directives
during small group meetings and events as well as Worship.
Masks and social distancing are required anytime you are
in our building, as we try our best to stay healthy together.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation! Sunday Morning Bible Study
Studying the Book of Psalms
9:30am, upstairs in the Activity Room. Ladies Bible Study
Schedule change: Our next meeting is Friday, October 23 at 9am ~ We will not meet this week.
Who Do You Say That I AM? by Becky Harling ~ "This study in the “I AM” statements of Jesus will help women move from knowing about Him to knowing Him personally." | Wednesday Morning Prayer Group
10am, participate via Zoom ~ Personal Meeting ID: 6936117456, Password: prayer | LifeGroups
Designed to help adults grow as Christ followers: ▪ Taylor LifeGroup: Sundays, 6pm at the Crawford/Taylor house
▪ Weimer LifeGroup: Tuesdays, 10am at CGCC or on Zoom
▪ Hileman LifeGroup: Tuesdays, 6pm on Zoom
▪ Bartholomew LifeGroup: Friday, 6:30pm outside of CGCC
| ▪ | Taylor LifeGroup: Sundays, 6pm at the Crawford/Taylor house | | ▪ | Weimer LifeGroup: Tuesdays, 10am at CGCC or on Zoom | | ▪ | Hileman LifeGroup: Tuesdays, 6pm on Zoom | | ▪ | Bartholomew LifeGroup: Friday, 6:30pm outside of CGCC | | Children's Ministry Collide Kids Wednesday In this week's lesson, we talk about how, when we have a tough decision to make, God can help us! Join us as we learn what the Bible has to say about making decisions: Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. ~ Proverbs 3:6 Join Crew Leader Delania, Collide Kid Tori, and spend 25 minutes together singing, dancing, laughing, and learning! We would love for you to also have your child(ren) memorize this week's scripture verse and motions and upload a video of them in the comment section under the video on the CLC Facebook page! Have a great week, Collide Kids! This week's discussion question: Name someone famous you'd like to get a postcard from. | Last Sunday, we ended up canceling our trip to the corn maze. So, it is back on the schedule for this Sunday, as long as the weather cooperates! We will meet at Rolling Acres at 4pm. Remember your masks, money, and a parent and be ready for an evening of fun and fellowship! Youth are also invited to come on out on Saturday to help with the Giveaway. This is a great opportunity to serve your community. Youth Group is open to kids in 5th-12th grade. Parents, we have a YG permission waiver we need you to fill out next time you're here. | Youth Group Christmas Project 2020 This year the youth felt that our Christmas project should reflect the current situation in our country. With the pandemic and the quarantine resulting in job losses and economic hardship for many, food insecurity issues have increased in our valley and across the country. As a way to reach out and help our community, we have decided to collect donations for the Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley. After the Coat & Clothing Giveaway, we will put up our collection area for non-perishable food items as well monetary donations. Please prayerfully consider how you might help. | Prayer For whom are you praying today?
How can we pray for you? Whenever you have a prayer request, please don't hesitate to send it in! We are here to pray with and for you. Please take a minute to send in your prayer needs by early Monday mornings for inclusion 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 Darla Smith for writing and Marcia Kreps for sharing Darla's uplifting words with us. "I will sing of God’s goodness and mercy to us! I pray you are all doing well this week. The colors of the trees that God is painting for us have been spectacular. God’s blessings are sure even during any storm we may be facing. God has already been there." My word for this week is “CHANGE.” This year there has been a lot of change for all of us. Change for the good and not so good. It is how we adapt to the CHANGE that makes the difference. When we were required to CHANGE the way in which we had church services – we met outside, and it was wonderful! Maybe we had to CHANGE the way we conducted our work schedules, whether we adjusted from home or not. There was CHANGE in the way our kiddos had to do their schooling. This year has certainly been a year of CHANGE. Maybe this good CHANGE of more family time... more good time to CHANGE and focus on God and prayer time...CHANGE and think of others before us. I am thankful for some of the CHANGE that has happened in my life. God has used me through CHANGE to reach out to all of you. I am truly humbled and blessed! I have wonderful news for all of us that we have heard before but maybe just need to be reminded - God NEVER CHANGES!!!! His love for us never CHANGES. His Word never CHANGES. He is our one constant in an ever-changing world. Have a blessed rest of the week! Until next week." “For I am the Lord, I do not change... ~ Malachi 3:6 (NKJV) Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow. ~ James 1:17 (NLT) Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. ~ Hebrews 13:8 (NKJV) | October Worship ~ Online & In-Person Pastor Mike Hileman ~ Sundays at 11:00am
Join us at church or online via Facebook Live: Connecting Life We will continue to be guided by the health and safety guidelines set forth by the
governor and the health department, so we require masks to be worn in our building.
We're excited to welcome you to Worship, in church and online! ~~~ | Men's Ministry Gathering ~ Date to Come We hope to gather one evening this month. October is perfect for a bonfire, cider, and the Word! | www.goodnessgrows4all.org Our Mission Statement: To cultivate personal, social, and community growth through gardening, education, and opportunity for people of all abilities. ~~~ | News of the Week The GG crew worked tirelessly this week on last-minute Giveaway prep. There was also plenty of time for cleaning, enjoying some hot peppers, splitting wood up by the fire pit, and more! We are loving the gorgeous fall weather that has made time outside such a treat. Additionally, we were excited this week to give a tour to a possible new client. It is always nice to show someone new all that we can do! | Jam For Sale Goodness Grows Jungle Jam and Juicy Jam available at Reach for the STARS online: Shop Local. They even provide curbside pickup in Salem to encourage social distancing.
We are also glad to arrange a jam pick up here at GG. | | OUTREACH and MISSION OPPORTUNITIES | Coat & Clothing & More Giveaway ~ October 17 Tell your friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers that we have many items...clothes for all ages and sizes needed, along with coats, bags, purses, shoes, housewares, books, stuffed animals, puzzles, toys... Bags and boxes for people to carry their "new" items home with them are needed! Thank you for all the donations that have been coming in!!!
We will continue to accept donations year-round. Volunteers will be needed on the 17th to help with the Giveaway.
Just show up that day and we will be glad to put you to work! ~~~ | 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 and hands-on way. The GG crew also maintains the grounds and cleans the church building. There are many ways to support GG, including:
* Online Shopping ~ Just use Amazon Smile - choose Goodness Grows as your charity of choice.
* Volunteering ~ Give of your time and get back lots of love & smiles!
* Donating Items ~ We are always in need of items like basic jam making supplies such as regular 8oz. canning jars, lids, sugar, and white vinegar.
* Purchasing Our Products ~ Proceeds from jam & crafts go right back to our programs.
* Charitable Giving ~ As a small non-profit, Goodness Grows depends upon generous supporters who give monetary support. A contribution to Goodness Grows is tax-deductible, to the extent allowed by law. Your donations help us to continue our mission of working with people of all abilities. | Rock Kidz Uganda, Inc. Their mission is to Advocate, Advise, Advance the ministries
of Divine Soccer in Masaka, Uganda for the benefit of the
children of the community. Sponsorships 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 on Facebook at: Rock Kidz Uganda. | 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! ~~~ | Electronics Recycling Drive Saturday, 9am-2pm at the Canfield Fairgrounds
For Mahoning County Households | Monster Bash ~ Celebration & Fundraiser Saturday 10am-3pm
Youngstown Cycle & Speed
Trunk or treat and costume contest raising awareness/ proceeds for the Apple Breast Cancer Warrior Foundation. (This is a local foundation helping breast cancer patients as they are going through their breast cancer journey.) Best costume adult and runner up adult as well as kids 1st place and runner up. Trophy for best decorated trunk. Free admission. All proceeds benefit the Apple Breast Cancer Warrior Foundation. www.applebcwarrior.com 50/50, over 25 raffle items, and food all proceeds going towards the foundation!!! Games for the kids. The trick or treat will run from 10 to 2. There will be hot rod cars, motorcycles, classic cars, and much more. | Dog Adoption Event with Every Dog Matters Rescue Saturday 11am-3pm
Boardman Subaru
Every Dog Matters Rescue Group 3rd Annual Dog Adoption Event, held at the Boardman Subaru dealership. There will be a bake sale to help support Every Dog Matters. Dog adoption fees will be covered for any adoption during the event. Stop out and visit ~ who knows, you may find your new “best friend!” | | Columbiana's Christmas in the Woods | | Creative Fall Fun for All Ages | CELEBRATE! Today - Micah & Monica Guy
Today - National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
October 16 - Global Cat Day
October 19 - Adam & Bonnie Shank
October 19 - 12th Anniversary of CGCC's First Service at This Location
October 20 - Rick Jackson
October 21 - National Apple Day
October is National Pizza Month. If we don't have your special days, please let us know! | ON OUR CALENDAR October 15-21, 2020 . . .
Weekdays, 9am-2pm - GG at Work
Friday, 6:30pm - Bartholomew LifeGroup
Saturday, 10am-1pm - Coat & Clothing (& More!) Giveaway
Sunday, 9:30am - Bible Study
Sunday, 11am - In-Person & Online Worship
Sunday, 4-7pm - Youth Group at Rolling Acres
Sunday, 6pm - Taylor LifeGroup
Tuesday, 10am - Weimer LifeGroup
Tuesday, 6pm - Hileman LifeGroup
Wednesday, 10am - Prayer Group via Zoom
Wednesday, 12pm - Collide Kids Online | 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. | |
