Outdoor Worship & Potluck Luncheon

Great big thanks to all who helped last Sunday's service and luncheon to be a wonderful time of praise, worship, and fellowship. We look forward to more such events in the future!

Wednesday Morning Prayer Group ~ 10am
At church and on Zoom (Note ~ Meeting at church for a few weeks instead of at the Jackson's.)
Zoom Personal Meeting ID: 6936117456, Password: prayer
You are welcome to participate in-person or online.

Collide Kids Sundays ~ Available During Worship at 11am
* Nursery Care (Newborn-3 in Nursery)
* Collide Kids Jr. (Ages 3-6 in Sprouts Room)
* Collide Kids Church ~ Remaining in Worship this Sunday.

Collide Wednesdays & Youth Group ~ Details are coming.

Encouragement

Thank you to Marcia Kreps for sharing and Darla Smith for writing these weekly bits of encouragement.

"I am thankful and blessed to be writing you again. God is so good, and His mercies are new each morning. While I was sitting out in my backyard yesterday, a doe and her fawn came through our back fence to see what goodies they could nibble. Dave and I sat as still as we could, and I managed to snap a few pictures before the doe caught on that we were watching her. Quickly, she took her fawn back through the woods to a safer place. She would do anything to get her fawn through any danger that may arise."

"That brings me to my Word for the week, “THROUGH.” There have been and still are several of my dear friends and family that have gone “through” or are going “through” some very difficult things. My heart hurts for them and that is our human nature. Some have gone “through” the pain of losing someone dear to them. Some have and are still going “through” a serious illness. Some are going “through” the pain of watching their children hurting. Some are going “through” job changes. Some are going “through” depression. But the key word here is “through.” God will always be right there with us in our “through” time. Lean on the Holy Spirit to give you the strength you need to pass “through” the waters without going under and “through” the fire without being consumed. We cannot stay in our “through” path. The very next prayer, step, thought, cry, laugh could be just the push we need to victory! Don’t give up – don’t stay in your “through” – press on – push “through.” We will press on and push “through” right beside you. Reach out to your friends and family for that extra push “through” you are needing. We will be there for whatever you need. Please let us. We are to bear one another’s burdens just as Jesus did. Be ready for the push “through” call you may get from a precious one in need. Have a wonderful rest of your week – see you on the other side – where Victory awaits!"

But now, thus says the Lord, who created you, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you. For I am the Lord your God, The Holy One of Israel, your Savior;" ~ Isaiah 43:1-3 (NKJV)

News of the Week

We ended last week with time at the creek. This week, we have been weeding, making jam, cleaning, spending time in the woods, and escaping from the heat by hanging out inside. Keegan even brought in a Nerf gun for some target practice.

On Wednesday, we power washed inside the warehouse in preparation for some furniture being moved in at the end of the week. We are so excited about this furniture because it will allow us to hold the fall Giveaway in the warehouse for the first time ever! This will make set up, clean up, and the event so much easier for all!

Our other big news (Gigantic news! Humongous news!) is that Miss Kelly Shannon is returning to work here for our fall season! Starting today, she is back on the GG crew. Welcome home, Kel!!!

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.

There are many ways to support GG, including:

Online Shopping through Amazon Smile ~ Volunteering ~ Donating Items
Purchasing Our Products ~ Telling Others ~ Charitable Giving
Thank you to all our supporters! We appreciate you!

Gardeners of Greater Youngstown 56th Annual Horticulture Show

Saturday & Sunday, 9am-5pm
Fellows Riverside Gardens: Tyler Classroom
123 McKinley Avenue, Youngstown
Gardeners of Greater Youngstown, formerly known as the Men's Garden Club, invites you to admire summer's bounty of flowers and vegetables at the annual horticultural show. Free.
We recommend those who are not fully vaccinated to wear a mask and follow all other recommended CDC and Ohio Department of Health guidelines. Please do not attend a program or event if you are feeling unwell. Thank you.

Ohio Owls

Sunday, 1-2pm
Event by Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center
12884 Echo Dell Rd, East Liverpool
Whooooo would like to learn more about Ohio’s owls? Join Naturalist Richelle Gatto under the pavilion at the Wildlife Center as she shows taxidermy mounts of the common owls and discusses their characteristics and calls.