| Sunday's Service - January 27, 2019 | We welcome AJ Platt, Lead Pastor at Trinity Fellowship Church in Boardman,
to lead us in Worship this week. The featured scripture verses are: Joshua 24:14-15
for AJ's message: Finish the Beginning: GROW | Join us this Sunday for Worship! | Bible Studies Sunday Morning Class: 9:30am - Philippians (No class this Sunday!) Wednesday Morning Ladies Study: 9am - Jude, at Jen Shannon's. You are welcome to join in studies at any time! | Garden & Nursery News Jennifer Lynch will be in the Garden this week with a lesson about the power of God’s grace and how it changes our lives. Activity pages will be on the table by the Sanctuary doors. Children 3 & younger are invited to the Nursery for Bible story time. | Youth Group Youth Group meets this Sunday from 6-7:30pm.
(Snack: Audrey & Nathan) Dates & Times may change due to weather & special events. | Upcoming Speakers February 3 - Adam Shank (Communion Sunday)
February 10 - Rev. Bruce Irwin
February 17 - Steve Scott
February 24 - John Muckridge, Rescue Mission President (Note: Greg Bowman has graciously agreed to be rescheduled for March 24th, since we had to cancel church this past Sunday.) | Annual Congregational Meeting ~ February 10, 12:15pm Everyone is invited to stay after Worship to join in our yearly meeting to discuss our church home. Annual Reports for 2018 will be reviewed, and Session will share information on happenings at Common Ground. This is the perfect time to ask questions, share ideas, and spend some time thinking about who we are and where we are going. Nominations to Session will be heard from the floor, so be thinking about folks you picture serving in this way. If YOU are interested in serving, speak to any member of Session. | Sip & Paint ~ February 1, 7pm Adults, don't miss this chance to try out your artistic side! We will sip on coffee, cocoa, or tea while getting creative. Light snacks, like cookies and chips, will also be provided. Feel free to bring a snack to share, if desired. Invite a friend to join us in this new CG experience, led by Adam Pratt. In order to cover the cost of the supplies, there is a fee of $15, due on of before February 1st. Please sign up on the bulletin board by this Sunday, January 27th! | Outreach Potluck Soup Luncheon ~ February 3 Stay after Worship to enjoy lunch and fellowship as we say a big thank you to Adam Shank (and his family!) for spending so much time with us over the past year. We'll provide tomato soup, bread, salad, and drinks. Please sign up this Sunday to bring a pot of soup and/or a dessert. | Souper Bowl of Caring ~ February 3 The first Sunday in February is Super Bowl Sunday, and more importantly, it is the SOUPER BOWL OF CARING! Our youth will join youth all across the country in collecting money to donate to local food banks to help people in the community who are dealing with food insecurity. So, as you plan for our soup luncheon to thank the Shank family, give some thought to helping us fill our soup pot with donations to help others! | Ladies Valentine Tea ~ February 9, 1-3pm Mark your calendars for our annual tea party! Ladies of all ages invited to bring your favorite teatime treat to share. Invite a friend to join the fun. Sign up sheet on the bulletin board. | www.goodnessgrows4all.org Our Mission Statement: To cultivate personal, social, and community growth through gardening, education, and opportunity for people of all abilities. ~~~ | Winter at GG We experienced some closings and delays this week due to the winter weather, but we still got in plenty of fun and work! We shoveled snow (and built a snowman), emptied buckets in the warehouse, made jam, cooked, and more. Next week, we visit Whispering Pines, so keep your fingers crossed that the weather cooperates. | Newsletter Follow this link to read all about this year's new and improved
CSA program: CSA 2019 Info Contact us by April 30, 2019 to get the EARLY BIRD price on a Weekly Share. The final deadline to subscribe is May 27, 2019. Limited number of shares available. | Winter Wine Affair GG will be at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown on Saturday, joining some of Ohio’s finest wineries for the 4th annual Winter Wine Affair. It will be a day to enjoy wines while relaxing to music and shopping from local vendors. For more info or to purchase tickets, click here: Tickets | | OUTREACH and MISSION OPPORTUNITIES | Coat & Clothing Drive Ongoing Outreach/Mission Opportunity
Drop items off in the collection barrel or take them up to the Green Room, anytime throughout the year! Let your friends and family know that we accept donations year-round. | 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 | The Journey to Today Saturday, Jan. 26, 10am - 9pm
Join the Columbiana Chamber's First Committee, the Historical Society of Columbiana and Fairfield Township, and the Columbiana Area Tourism Bureau for the unveiling of the anticipated project "Journey to Today," a visual tour of downtown Columbiana business sites from 1806 to the present. From 10am to 5pm, visit local establishments to view video frames featuring fascinating photos and information on the past of each storefront. At 7pm, head to Main Street Theater to enjoy the short film "Harvey's Legacy: The Story of Columbiana, Ohio" and hear speaker Jay Groner. | 2019 Dinner Benefit for the Rescue Mission Friday, Feb. 15th at Mr. Anthony’s
An evening of music, inspiring testimonies and a great buffet meal in support of the Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley! Call for $50 reservations during regular business hours. 330-744-5485 | New Waterford Lions Roast Beef Dinner Saturday, March 9th at Crestview High School from 4-7pm
Served family style. Carry out available. Tickets are $11 for adults and $6 for kids at the door. Pre-sale tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids. See Frank Snyder for tickets.
Menu: Roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, coleslaw, applesauce, bread & butter, pies & cakes, iced tea, lemonade, and coffee | If you know of any interesting news or events,
please let us know, so that we can pass it on to others! | CELEBRATE! Today! - National Compliment Day
January 27 - International Holocaust Remembrance Day
January 29 - National Puzzle Day If we don't have your special days, please let us know! | ON THE CG CALENDAR January 24 - 30 . . .
Saturday, 12-8pm - GG at Winter Wine Fest
Sunday, 11am - Worship
Sunday, 6pm - Youth Group
Monday, 9:30am - GG at Whispering Pines
Wednesday, 9am - Ladies Bible Study | 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! Service Time: Sunday @ 11:00am
Common Ground Church Community
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. | |
