| Sunday's Service - July 22, 2018 | This week, we welcome back Jeremy Lutz to lead us in Worship.
Jeremy was last with us in February. He and his wife, Amy, have two children, Lilly and Micah. During the week, he works with people on Medicare. On the weekend, he tries to live
the life of an itinerant preacher. He is a graduate of Trinity School For Ministry. Featured scripture verses are: Romans 8:18-25
for Jeremy's message: Living Hope Join us this Sunday for Worship! | Youth Group Event Sunday! Have you signed up to take part in this Sunday's Kids vs. Adults Nerf Battle? Please give us a call or send an email by this evening if you want to join in, so we can get a count for pizza and Nerf supplies. All ages welcome, not just our youth. We guarantee good, clean fun, laughter, and fellowship...and we would love for you to join in!! | Thanks to All Who Helped with the Family Fun Fest! Whether you spread the word, donated baked goods, volunteered, or came to enjoy yourself...it is all appreciated! We had loads of fun this year and are grateful for all who enjoyed the day with us. Special thanks also go out to Funky Punky Cotton Candy for donating cotton candy, and to F5RS Bunnies in Baskets Therapy Rabbits, the Green Team, Phantoms Hockey, and Angels for Animals for donating their time, supplies, and spending the afternoon with us! We really do live in a great community full of very giving folks! Events like the Family Fun Fest help Goodness Grows, the mission of Common Ground Church Community, to keep growing goodness and we couldn't do that without all of our dedicated supporters. Thank you! | Bible Studies Sunday Morning: The study of Matthew has finished. Info will be posted soon about our next class. Wednesday Morning: Ladies Study - Dwelling in God's Peace from the Jesus Calling Bible Study Series by Sarah Young; 9am. (Moved to Friday this week.) You are welcome to join in a study at any time! | Garden News The Garden is on summer break. Activity pages are on the table by the Sanctuary doors. Nursery is available for little ones through three years old. | Summer Youth Group Plans ▪ Sunday, July 22 - Kids vs. Adults Nerf Battle - Come play with your kids after Worship! Younger siblings welcome. Pizza provided for lunch...please let Jen L. know if you are participating!.
▪ Tuesday, July 31 - YG Bowling, Camelot Lanes, 1-3pm - Sign up sheet on the bulletin board.
▪ Friday, August 3 - Shank Farm Tour & Cookout, 4-6pm - Bring a dish to share.
▪ Sunday, Aug. 5 - Swim Party at the Snyder's - Snacks, towels, and bathing suits needed.
▪ Friday, Aug. 17 - Saturday, Aug. 18 - YG Lock-In (Just like last year, this event is for YG members who already completed 5th grade.)
| ▪ | Sunday, July 22 - Kids vs. Adults Nerf Battle - Come play with your kids after Worship! Younger siblings welcome. Pizza provided for lunch...please let Jen L. know if you are participating!. | | ▪ | Tuesday, July 31 - YG Bowling, Camelot Lanes, 1-3pm - Sign up sheet on the bulletin board. | | ▪ | Friday, August 3 - Shank Farm Tour & Cookout, 4-6pm - Bring a dish to share. | | ▪ | Sunday, Aug. 5 - Swim Party at the Snyder's - Snacks, towels, and bathing suits needed. | | ▪ | Friday, Aug. 17 - Saturday, Aug. 18 - YG Lock-In (Just like last year, this event is for YG members who already completed 5th grade.) | Watch for more details as events get closer. | Mark Your Calendars ▪ Canning with Rachel - weekend of August 25th
▪ Back to School Luncheon - September 9th
▪ Crochet Class: Magic Circles with Jess - September 22nd at 2pm
| ▪ | Canning with Rachel - weekend of August 25th | | ▪ | Back to School Luncheon - September 9th | | ▪ | Crochet Class: Magic Circles with Jess - September 22nd at 2pm | Sign up sheets and details soon. | VBS Questions to Answer Have you sent in your answers to these questions yet? 1) Is VBS of interest to you and/or your kids?
2) Would you and/or your kids participate in VBS on Wednesday evenings in the fall?
3) Would you and/or your kids participate in VBS on Sunday evenings in the fall?
4) Would your family enjoy a Family Bible School, with parents participating with the kids?
5) What do you think is most important about VBS? | Mission Groups Today and tomorrow, we will have a Mission Trip group from New York's Middleburg Reformed Church. Then, next week, we will have City Church from Philadelphia with us, Monday through Friday. We are so glad to welcome them all to Goodness Grows and Common Ground! Stop out any day and dig in with these folks from other churches! | On the Goodness Grows Schedule Columbiana Wine Fest ~ Friday & Saturday 4-9pm, Firestone Farms Town Center - $25 advance, $30 at the gate Austintown Farmers Market ~ Monday evenings from 5-8pm at the Austintown Township Park. Salem Farmer's Market ~ We will be there some Thursdays, from 3:30-6:30 CSA Pick-Up ~ Thursdays, 4-7pm Youngstown Flea ~ Come experience the Flea! Aug 18/Sept 8/Oct 13 from 10:00 - 4:00 Columbiana 1st Friday ~ Rain or shine 5pm - 8pm, the first Friday of August Mission Night Market ~ Aug 10/Sept 14 from 6 to 10 at Huntington Place plaza in Boardman Whispering Pines ~ Every other Thursday we will be volunteering & visiting. We will be there today! | CSA 2018 Today is CSA day, from 4-7pm. This week's goodies will include homemade zucchini bread, from our own zucchini, as well as radishes, cucumbers, and more. Don't forget to grab your recipes! If you need to make arrangements to pick up tomorrow, just give us a call. Our Friday hours are 8-3. | | OUTREACH and MISSION OPPORTUNITIES | Coat & Clothing Drive Ongoing Mission Opportunity!
Drop off clothing and outerwear here, any time throughout the year. Take items to the storage room by the Cafe or up to the Green Room. Collection will continue right up until our October 13th Giveaway Day! | 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
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What can YOU do?
~~~ | | LOCAL COMMUNITY NEWS/EVENTS | | Crown Theater Productions Events | July 28th & 29th @ 2pm ~ Madagascar Jr. If you head out to this fun show, you'll get to enjoy the talents of Trey Snyder, Isabella Henceroth, Lyddie Pratt, and the rest of the cast of Madagascar Jr.! For more information about Crown Theater,
or to purchase tickets, click Here. | Aspire Tour - Hermitage, PA 1 night - 3 hours - Just for women.
An evening of laughter, learning, stories, and music.
Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Grace Chapel Community Church. Doors open at 4:30pm.
Purchase tickets at 480-812-1100 or online at Aspire. | ~~~ If you know of any interesting news or events,
please let us know, so that we can pass it on to others! | CELEBRATE! National Junk Food Day - July 21 (Eat snacks without guilt today!)
National Parents’ Day - July 22 (Established in 1994.)
Nicolette Vignon - July 22 (9 years old!) | ON THE CG CALENDAR July 19 - 25. . .
Today, 9:30am - GG at Whispering Pines
This Evening, 4-7pm - CSA Pick-Up & 6:30 - GG Board Meeting
Friday, 9am - Mission Group
Friday & Saturday, 4-9pm - GG @ Columbiana Wine Fest
Sunday, 11am - Worship Service
Sunday, After Worship - Nerf Battle & Pizza Lunch
Monday thru Friday - Mission Group
Monday, 5-8pm - GG at Austintown Market
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!
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. | |
