| Sunday's Service - August 12, 2018 | Featured scripture verses are: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16
for Adam's message: Cover Thy Head. Join us this Sunday for Worship! | Bible Studies Sunday Morning: 9:30am. Pat Shannon will lead us through the book of Ecclesiastes. Wednesday Morning: Ladies Study - Dwelling in God's Peace by Sarah Young; 9am. We will be wrapping up this book and planning for a new study to start soon.
This week we once again had to move this study to Friday morning at 9am. 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. Our Nursery is available for little ones through three years old. | Youth Group The Shank Farm Tour & Cookout was a smashing success! Thank you, Shanks, for hosting all of us on your gorgeous farm! We enjoyed fellowship, farm animals, and food in a beautiful, peaceful setting. The young people climbed in the barn, rowed on the pond, petted the friendly cats, and had good old-fashioned fun. We're already wondering when we can do it all again.... We wrapped up our weekend with summertime fun at the Snyder's. Thanks, Snyders! Our youth enjoyed the pool, s'mores, and the company of friends. We look forward to this Swim Party every year and Sunday evening definitely did not disappoint! | Summer Youth Group Schedule Friday, Aug. 17 @ 8pm to Saturday, Aug. 18 @ 8am - YG Lock-In (Just like last year, this event is for YG members who already completed 5th grade.) Sign up sheet on bulletin board. Participants need to bring a snack to share, a flashlight, and whatever they need for an overnight stay. They may also bring a favorite board game/card game. We will watch a movie and (hopefully) have some outside activities, so please wear sneakers - NOT flip flops. You may also want to send bug spray. Please sign up or contact Jen L. Sunday, Aug. 26 - YG Painting with Adam - After Worship - Bring a lunch and wear something old or bring something to cover your clothes. Sign up sheet on bulletin board. We need to shop for materials, so please sign up by August 19th. Youth & Parents - Please sign up ASAP, or call Jen L. (330-881-8692) to RSVP. | Mark Your Calendars! Canning with Rachel - August 25th @ 1pm - Salsa Making! Sign up sheet on bulletin board.
Back to School Potluck - September 9th, After Worship - Start planning what you will bring!
Crochet Class: Magic Circles with Jess - September 22nd at 2pm | Salsa Making with Rachel Information Join in to learn to can salsa or just to get a refresher on your canning skills. Jars will be provided. There will be a small fee to cover ingredients. (Fee - around $5 or less - to be determined when we have a total count of participants.)
Please sign up by August 19th. | CSA 2018 Today is CSA day, from 4-7pm. This week's goodies will include such delights as fresh salsa, our first crop ever of celery, and Jungle Jam. 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 8am-3pm. | Goodness Grows Table Looking for some new ways to enjoy those fresh summer veggies? Stop by the Goodness Grows table in the Great Room and pick up some of our extra CSA recipes! | On the Goodness Grows Schedule Austintown Farmers Market ~ Monday evenings from 5-8pm
CSA Pick-Up ~ Thursdays, 4-7pm, through the end of September
Youngstown Flea ~ Aug 18/Sept 8/Oct 13 from 10:00 - 4:00
Mission Night Market ~ Aug 10/Sept 14 from 6 to 10 - Tomorrow Night!!
Whispering Pines ~ Every other Thursday we volunteer & visit | | OUTREACH and MISSION OPPORTUNITIES | Coat & Clothing Drive October 13th!
Cleaning out closets and drawers? Please remember that we will gladly take clothing donations of all sizes. 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. | Volunteer at Our Mission Summer is quickly drawing to a close...come be a part of Goodness Grows before it ends! Plant, harvest, weed, or help to make jam. Spend some time working & playing in nature with some fabulous young people. Come on out any day during the week (Monday through Friday) between 8am & 3pm. If you want to volunteer, we would love to put you to work! | 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 August is Free Classic Movie Month!
Wednesday, August 15th ~ 1pm Disney's 101 Dalmatians | Picnic & Concert Sunday, August 19th - Spend the evening at Woodworth Park in North Lima. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a free picnic at 5pm followed by a gospel concert featuring Renewal at 6pm. More info on our bulletin board, or call 330-519-7720. | Aspire Tour - Hermitage, PA 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. | Celebrate American Artist Appreciation Month Enjoy one of the gems of our valley, the Butler Institute of American Art - the first museum of American art. Their mission is to preserve and collect art created by citizens of our country. The Institute’s holdings now exceed 20,000 individual works, and the Butler is known worldwide as “America’s Museum.” This amazing place is a great reason to take a journey to Youngstown and spend some time appreciating art (for free!) with your family or friends. | ~~~ If you know of any interesting news or events,
please let us know, so that we can pass it on to others! | CELEBRATE! American Artist Appreciation Month - August
Play in the Sand Day - August 11 - Perhaps a visit to Lake Erie is in order?
Marc Centofanti - August 15
Wizard of Oz Day - August 15th - Stay out of the heat & watch a classic movie tonight! | ON THE CG CALENDAR August 9 - 15. . .
This Evening, 4-7pm - CSA Pick-Up
Friday, 9am - Ladies Bible Study (moved from Wed. this week)
Friday, 6-10pm - GG Mission Night Market
Sunday, 9:30am - Bible Study
Sunday, 11am - Worship Service
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. | |
