| At Stellar, we want to shine a hope that can only come from Jesus! | | Sunday Service ~ July 16, 2023 | Austin Young will be preaching this Sunday. The featured Scripture is: Matthew 28:18-20
for Austin's message: Press on Pilgrim. | Livestream at: CLC Website
Recorded service posted to: CGCC Facebook & CLC Facebook Come Grow With Us! | Worshiping Together Spend Sunday mornings with us ~ in-person or online at 11:00am.
Let's grow together through Worship, Praise, and Prayer, in the Sanctuary and online. Please send your prayer requests in for our Joys & Concerns email that goes 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. ~~~ Pastor Mike's Vacation
The pastor will be away from his normal weekly duties through Sunday. If you have a spiritual
need, please reach out to the Elders. If you have a physical need, please reach out to
the Deacons. Pray for a time of refreshment and renewal for Pastor Mike's time off. ~~~ | Mackenzie's Dedication Prayers for Mackenzie and her family as they begin her walk with Jesus.
What a blessing it is to our church family to walk alongside them. | | Bible Studies & Ministries | Sunday Morning Bible Study ~ 9:30am
Studying the Book of Genesis Ladies Morning Bible Study ~ Friday, 9am
Alistair Begg & Sinclair Ferguson's Name Above All Names. | Wednesday Morning Prayer Group
10am at the Jackson's house and on Zoom.
Personal Meeting ID: 6936117456 / Password: prayer | LifeGroups ▪ Bartholomew LifeGroup: Events to be scheduled.
▪ Young Adult LifeGroup: Sundays, 6pm
▪ Tuesday LifeGroup: 10am, Meeting every other week ~ July 18, August 1, August 15, & August 29 | | CGCC/CLC Children's Ministry | Collide Sunday ~ During Worship at 11am Children enjoy age-appropriate Worship and a lesson then apply it
through crafts, games, and other fun ways to grow in Jesus.
* Nursery Care (Newborn-3 in Nursery)
* Collide Kids Jr. (Ages 3-6 in Sprouts Room)
* Collide Kids Church (Grades 1-4 in Activity Room) | | VBS Launches in Just 4 Days! | Blast off on MONDAY at 6pm! Don't miss this Stellar adventure as we Shine Jesus' Light! VBS will run July 17-21 from 6-8pm
each evening. There's still time to register - online (It's EASY!!!) or grab a registration form at the VBS table! Prayerfully consider who YOU can invite to join in our journey through God's Word! |  Do you have bottles to share? | We Still Need Your Two-Liter Bottles We'll gladly take any empty 2-liter bottles!
Just give them a rinse and bring them to church.
We've got our fingers crossed that we can get
60 bottles for VBS. | FInal VBS Work Day This Weekend! Satuday, 9am-Noon
Everyone is welcome to help us create and set up for our outer space spectacular. Come one, come all to have fun and serve! Consider wearing old clothes, as paint may be involved. | Stellar VBS Mission ~ The Brightside Project At VBS this year, we will be collecting offerings of any amount to be donated to The Brightside Project. We ask everyone to bring in their pennies, nickles, dimes, quarters, dollars...whatever they can afford. We guarantee it will all go to a worthwhile cause! This awesome local organization does so much good in our community. The Brightside Project, a faith-based 501c3 non-profit organization, was launched in 2016 by a father-daughter team, Scott Lewis and Lisa Wallace. With more than 20 years of combined experience working with low-income and underserved families they decided to launch a non-profit that would reach out directly to children. Children in Columbiana County and surrounding communities in Northeast Ohio are hurting. They are struggling to see a bright future as they battle against hunger, poverty, drug abuse, neglect and complex emotional and mental health issues. The Brightside Project was launched to meet the needs of these children. We know that they have basic needs that need met with food and personal care items. We know they have social emotional needs that can be met through mentorship, friendship and love. We know that these children experience dark moments in life but, even in the darkest times, we can show them there is a brightside! Our mission is to equip and empower children to reach their full potential. | Prayer For whom are you praying today?
How can we pray for you? We are here to pray with and for you, anytime! Prayer needs sent by early Monday morning will be included 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 Marcia Kreps for sharing and Darla Smith for writing these weekly bits of encouragement. "I pray your week is going well. The weather this week has been gorgeous in NE Ohio. Summer is here and here to stay for a bit. That is a good thing. Sometimes things can change like the weather. Sunday was supposed to be rainy most of the day – we did not get a drop. While we were expecting rain – we got sunny weather. Sometimes what we may expect isn’t exactly what we get." "That kind of leads me to the WORD for the week, in a roundabout kind of way, “ANCHOR.” “Anchor” symbolizes hope – steadfastness – calm and composure. Some things transpired this past weekend that caught me off guard. Although I thought my “anchor” was firmly planted in Jesus, I wasn’t expecting this. Sometimes things catch us off guard and we need to make sure our “anchor” holds. Our “anchor” is in Jesus. Free plug here – google The Anchor Holds by Ray Boltz (Elvis even sang it) and listen to it sometime this week. I know it will bless you. It has been running through my head for a couple of days. A line from the song is, "The “anchor” holds, in spite of the storm." I prayed and got in the Word and got my “anchor” once again firmly planted in my only hope, which is Jesus. I prayed the Holy Spirit would guide my thoughts only for good. Not immediately though – my first thoughts we not too good – yeah, I am human and fall short a lot of times – but then my Jesus kicked in and got me to secure my “anchor” once again. There are so many of you that may be going through your own storm, but I assure you, if you let Jesus be your “anchor” your storm will not be as strong, and your “anchor” will sustain you. Let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus and let the Holy Spirit guide our path every day – all day – not just some of the time. My lesson was learned this week and I am thankful that the heritage I grew up in taught me this. I am still learning every day to stay grounded and keep my “anchor” secure. I hope this helps someone that reads this. You are not alone." “He is my rock and my salvation. He is my defender; I will not be defeated.” ~ Psalm 62:6 (NCV) ~~~ | Blessing Box Located by the Sanctuary doors, the Blessing Box is always available. If you have a need, please write it on one of the cards next to the box and pop it inside. Additionally, if you are not comfortable putting the need on a card, we are always reachable by email at: connectinglife.clc@gmail.com or commongroundsecretary@gmail.com Requests for help with any need will be kept confidential. | July Worship ~ Online & In-Person Pastor Mike Hileman ~ Sundays at 11am We're excited to welcome you to Worship, in church and online! ~~~ | Outdoor Worship July 30 - August 27 - September 24_ Mark your calendars and join us for church in the great outdoors!
This year we are trying something new - meeting in the courtyard between the church
and warehouse, hoping it will be more quiet than out front. Park like normal, head into
the building, walk straight back past the desk to the hallway, and head out the door.
Chairs and canopies will be set up or you can bring your own. | www.goodnessgrows4all.org Our Mission Statement: To cultivate personal, social, and community growth through gardening, education, and opportunity for people of all abilities. | Our summer interns have been on vacation this week and we are really missing them! Work is always full of fun when they join in. We look forward to having them back with us next week! We have been busy with lots of weeding, a blueberry picking field trip, and jam making. It is one of our summer traditions to head to Dillon Fruit Farm in Lisbon for a morning of picking blueberries. We highly recommend this beautiful farm for a fun family experience. Rachel was lucky enough to get a visit in with our friend Tracy from Harbel's Market and Harvey's Garden. Even though we weren't able to man a table at the market this year, Tracy is still sharing her bounty with us. Harvey's Garden had extra squash that she sent over for our CSA this week. We sure do appreciate her generosity and support! We urge you to visit and check out this beautiful market & museum on Saturdays between 10am & 2pm! On Saturday, head down to Columbiana to see Kitty at BirdFish's Summer Farm & Art Market between 10am-1pm! She'll be there with plenty of jam and catnip toys and there will be lots of other great local vendors to enjoy. | Jungle Jam & Juicy Jam Available at Reach for the STARS in Salem, in Columbiana at Living Luxe Designs, and here at GG. Jungle Jam: - $7 - Blueberry Jalapeno, Strawberry Jalapeno, Hot,
Cherry Habanero, Dragon Juicy Jam: - $7 - Cherry Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade, Blueberry Lemonade,
Double Berry Sugar Free We also have:
Organic Catnip Toys ~ handmade here, with our catnip, cost - $4
Handmade Wine Cork Cat Toys ~ designed by our clients, cost - $1
GG T-Shirt ~ $15 assorted sizes | | OUTREACH & MISSION OPPORTUNITIES | Goodness Grows The non-profit ministry of CGCC, 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. If you are looking for a way to serve, come help GG take care of the grounds. We'd love to have you join in the work and the play!!! Talk to Rachel Vignon to see how you can help! | Rock Kidz Uganda, Inc. To Advocate, Advise, Advance the ministries
of Divine Soccer in Masaka, Uganda for the benefit
of the children of the community. Sponsorships and donations 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 at: Rock Kidz Uganda and on: www.rockkidzuganda.org. | | Uganda Mission Trip Update | | A Peek Into the LYFT Mission Trip | Please keep all those on both the Rock Kidz Mission Trip and the LYFT Mission Trip in your prayers. Pray for traveling mercies, for safety, for the projects and people served, that all are willing to be used as the Lord wants, that He gives them messages and love to share. | October Coat & Clothing (& More!) Giveaway Saturday, October 21, 9:30am-1pm | We accept donations of clean, useful items all year. Drop them off under the overhang at the back of the warehouse or use the barrel by the library table in the Great Room. If you need help unloading, Goodness Grows folks are usually available weekdays from 9:15am-1:45pm. We would also appreciate any shopping bags and especially any boxes that you can save. | Pantry Staples Bags for Giveaway 2023
We've set an ambitious goal of filling 500 bags with the following items:
peanut butter (or other nut butter) / tuna / canned veggies / mac & cheese / pasta & sauce / canned fruit / granola bars
We will be accepting monetary donations as well as the requested items through October 8. The donation area is set up on the table near the front doors. If we start shopping now, find some good sales, and are careful to check for expiration dates that are well past October 21, 2023, we might be able to send a bag of food home with every person who attends the Giveaway! Let's dream BIG and work together for our community!! | Learn more about Heroes & Halos on their Facebook page and stay up to date on what they are doing in the community. H&H is a non-profit organization that reaches out to the community and provides Awareness, Education, Assistance, and Outreach Programs regarding Individuals with Special Needs and Disabilities and their families. | 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! ~~~ | Tech Recycling Saturday, 10am-1pm
Do you have unused old technology around your home? Come recycle it with eCycle Solutions of Ohio! Accepting electronics up to the size of a microwave to recycle for FREE this Saturday at Waterworth Memorial Park in Salem.
Note: eCycle Solutions of Ohio will accept larger TVs, $20 for each tube TV and monitor. A $10 fee will apply for flat-screen TVs. This program is brought to you by Salem Public Library and Salem Parks & Recreation.
Check out the list of accepted items and learn more HERE. | Car Show & Fair Saturday, 11am-4pm
At Struthers High School - a fundraiser to benefit foster kids as they age out of care. | Nature Craft – Seashells Saturday, 1-4:30
At the Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center
Registration required.
Kids and their adults can join Carolyn and other BCWEC volunteers under the pavilion to create a beautiful seashell craft. Younger kids will make a seashell wind chime. Older kids will use hot glue and make a seashell photo frame. All supplies will be provided. Please register by sending your contact information and names to beavercreekw@aol.com. | Shrine Club Auto Show Saturday, 3-9pm
Just up the road at the Shriners building in North Lima
This is a benefit for special needs kids and families featuring cars, bikes, music, and food. Our parking lot will be utilized by them for overflow parking and a shuttle service, so if you see lots of cars here that Saturday, don't be surprised. Consider attending and supporting a great cause! | 11th Annual Butterfly Festival Saturday, 4-7pm
Southside Community Garden
88 Williamson, Youngstown
Free entry, child friendly, feed live butterflies! Check out the many vendors, library pop up, a plant sale, and many other activities. RAIN OR SHINE. Donations and sponsors welcome. Contact 330-727-8340 with questions. | July 14 - National Be Nice to Bugs Day
July 14 - Adam Pratt
July 19 - Candice McDonald
July 19 - Rich & Kim Cole
July is National Grilling Month If we don't have your special days,
please let us know!!! Email the secretary at commonground.secretary@gmail.com. | ON OUR CALENDAR July 13-19, 2023 . . .
Weekdays, 8:30am-2:30pm - Goodness Grows at Work
Today, 4-7pm - CSA Pick Up (Weekly & Bi-Weekly)
Today, 6:30pm - Praise Team
Friday, 9am - Ladies Bible Study
Saturday - Parking Lot in Use as Overflow for Shriners' Auto Show
Saturday, 9am-Noon - VBS Work Day
Saturday, 10am-1pm - GG at the Summer Farm & Art Market
Sunday, 9:30am - Bible Study
Sunday, 10:15am - Fellowship Time
Sunday, 11am - Worship & Collide Childrens Ministries
Sunday, 6pm - Young Adult LifeGroup
Monday-Friday, 6-8pm - STELLAR VBS (Volunteers Arrive by 5:30pm)
Tuesday, 10am - Life Group
Wednesday, 10am - Prayer Group
Wednesday, 10am - GG at Fitness For All | 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. | |
