| Sunday's Service - February 13, 2022 | The featured Scripture is: 1 Peter 3:18-22
for Mike's message: The Triumph of Christ's Suffering Part 1. Join us Sunday ~ In-Person & Online
Worship at 11am ~~~ Livestream available at: CGCC Facebook Page ~ CLC Facebook Page ~ CLC Website Come Grow With Us! | Worshiping Together Spend Sunday morning with us ~ in-person or online at 11:00am.
Let's grow together through Worship, Praise, and Prayer, in the Sanctuary and online.
You can also check out the Media Library on the CLC website to watch recent sermons. 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. ~~~ | | Bible Studies & Ministries | Sunday Morning Bible Study ~ 9:30am
Studying The Pilgrim's Progress Book Two: Christiana's Story Ladies Morning Bible Study ~ Friday, 9am
Twelve Extraordinary Women: How God Shaped Women of the Bible and What He Wants to Do with You by John MacArthur ~ Chapter 8 | Wednesday Morning Prayer Group
At the Jackson's & on Zoom
Zoom Personal Meeting ID: 6936117456
Password: prayer | LifeGroups
Designed to help adults grow as Christ followers.
▪ Bartholomew LifeGroup: Fridays, 6:30pm
▪ Young LifeGroup: Info to be announced.
▪ Weimer LifeGroup: Tuesdays, 10am
▪ Hileman LifeGroup: Wednesdays, 6:30pm | | CGCC/CLC Children's Ministry | Collide Sunday ~ During Worship at 11am
* Nursery Care (Newborn-3 in Nursery)
* Collide Kids Jr. (Ages 3-6 in Sprouts Room)
* Collide Kids Church (Grades 1-4 in Activity Room) ~~~ | Collide Kids Jr. ~ Collide Kids ~ Collide Middle School Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm
Kids from age 3 through grade 8 are invited to participate: Collide Kids Jr. (Ages 3-Kindergarten), Collide Kids (Grades 1-4), and Collide Middle School (Grades 5-8). High School LifeGroup February 23, 5:30-6:30pm
Students in 9th-12th Grade, join us as we continue our study through the Book of James. We meet on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month. * Collide Wednesday, Hileman LifeGroup, and Senior High LifeGroup run February through April. ~~~ | | Ladies' Valentine Tea This Saturday | February 12, 1-3pm
Bring your favorite teatime treat to share and, if you have one, your favorite tea cup! If you don't have a tea cup, we have a beautiful variety here for you to use. We can't wait to enjoy a relaxing afternoon of hot tea, good conversation, and delicious food with you! Come how ever you are comfortable - in your fancy party dress or in your favorite pair of jeans and a t-shirt! No dress codes here, only fellowship and friends. Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good!
Psalm 34:8 (ESV) | We will take a Benevolence Offering this week.
Buckets will be available for this special giving opportunity.
Thank you! ~~~ | 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 you are all doing good this week. No matter the circumstance – God is good! Snow, snow, and more snow here in Northeast Ohio. The freeze is on. Snow does not seem to bother me too much, just do not like driving when there is ice. I do love we have the four seasons here in Ohio. Sometimes we have all in the same week! There have been some spectacular sunrises/sunsets here. The colors have been so vibrant. God sure does paint us gorgeous pictures. We just must stop in our busy day and take it all in. We are so blessed." "The Word for this week God woke me up in the middle of the night and gave to me; “disappointment.” I was hoping for a happy word this week – but that is me. God wanted us to hear this. In our lifetime we all experience “disappointment” at some time or another. Sometimes it can come from our family, our job, our church, our friends, or even a stranger. “Disappointment” comes in all shapes and sizes, and we never know when it will come. It can strengthen us or sometimes will destroy us if we let it. This is for us all – we will not be destroyed – we will be strengthened In Jesus Name. We are more than conquerors! Remember this more than anything else – There is NO “disappointment” in God. He will never let us down. There is NO “disappointment” in the Holy Spirit. He will always be our guide – if we let Him. Get ready and round up your containers (like scripture says below) – Our victory is now! Receive His Hope and Glory!" There’s more to come: We continue to shout our praise even when we’re hemmed in with troubles, because we know how troubles can develop passionate patience in us, and how that patience in turn forges the tempered steel of virtue, keeping us alert for whatever God will do next. In alert expectancy such as this, we’re never left feeling shortchanged. Quite the contrary - we can’t
round up enough containers to hold everything God generously pours into our lives
through the Holy Spirit! ~ Romans 5:3-5 (MSG) | February Worship ~ Online & In-Person Pastor Mike Hileman ~ Sundays at 11:00am. We're excited to welcome you to Worship, in church and online! | www.goodnessgrows4all.org Our Mission Statement: To cultivate personal, social, and community growth through gardening, education, and opportunity for people of all abilities. ~~~ | News of the Week After being closed due to weather last Thursday and Friday, GG was glad to be back at work this week! We have been busy shoveling snow and ice, here and at the home of one of our very favorite neighbors...who gave us a delicious treat in return. Yum and big thanks!! We also worked on more cleaning of the broken window glass. Much appreciation goes out to all who helped do the huge first round of cleaning on Sunday! We are very thankful for all of you! On Tuesday, we had an opportunity for a little field trip to Salem, so rare in these pandemic days. We shopped for the church's tea, ate lunch at Pizza Hut, and even visited Pastor Mike's house. (Where they met the family dog and failed to take photos for us to enjoy!) Setting up for church events is one of the tasks that we undertake. The crew enjoyed making things pretty and ready to go for this Saturday's tea party. Today we are even doing some tea party baking as well as making up special tea bags from GG grown herbs. We hope all the ladies have a great time at this event! | Pallets Needed Do you have any pallets you need to rehome? Do you know of any business that might be willing to give away pallets for free? We would like to try pallet gardening this year, so we need as many pallets as possible. Your help is appreciated! | Jungle Jam & Juicy Jam Jungle Jam and Juicy Jam are available in several flavors at Reach for the STARS in Salem and in Columbiana at the Chamber of Commerce office. We are also glad to arrange a pick up at GG. Jungle Jam: Blueberry Jalapeno,
Cranberry Jalapeno, Hot, Cherry Habanero, Dragon
Juicy Jam: Cranberry Orange, Blueberry Lemonade We also have:
* Organic Catnip Toys ~ handmade here, with our catnip, cost - $4
* Dried Herbs ~ grown here this summer, dried by our crew, cost - donation
Peppermint, Sage, Lavender, Lemon Balm, and Thyme | | OUTREACH and 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 would like to donate to our program, monetary donations as well as donations of
regular mouth 8oz. canning jars, lids, and rings are always needed. Volunteers welcome! | 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. Visit the Rock Kidz table in the Great Room.
Pick up a brochure or drop your change in the donation jar!
Sponsors still needed for students in Masaka. Info on the display board. | Coat & Clothing (& More!) Giveaway 2022 We accept clean, useable donations that could help others. Donate all year, 8:30am-2:30pm
during the week or on Sunday mornings. Items can be left under the overhang at the back
of the warehouse or popped into the barrel in the Great Room. The GG crew has already started sorting clothing items to get a jump on the big task of set-up in October! If you have items to remove from your house, perhaps from some fun pre-Spring cleaning, we're glad to take them! | 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! ~~~ | | Three Local Valentine Markets This Weekend | Full Rodeo Action Saturday, 1-11pm
Treharne’s Training Center
49053 Fredricktown Clarkson Rd, Negley
TTC brings a full rodeo, sanctioned with APRA to you. Tickets $10/person. Kids 5 and under free. No pre-sale available. | Eastwood Ice Fest Sunday, 12-4pm
At the Eastwood Mall Complex
You're invited to the first-ever Eastwood Ice Fest on February 13, 2022! In partnership with the Hospitality Program at Kent State University, Eastwood Event Centre and Eastwood Mall Complex are pleased to present Eastwood Ice Fest, a FREE community event with activities and fun for all ages! Festivities include: Ice Sculpture Carving, Family Activities for All Ages, Hot Cocoa Bar, Chili Cook Off featuring Local Chefs! For more details, call the Eastwood Event Center 330.989.7225. All events are subject to change or cancellation without notice. | February 11 - International Day of Women and Girls in Science
February 12 - Tori Snyder
February 12 - Abraham Lincoln's Birthday
February 13 - Steve & Nancy Brink
February 14 - Valentine's Day & Read to Your Child Day
February 15 - Susan B. Anthony Day
February 16 - James & Beth Hagy
February is National Library Lovers Month *If we don't have your special days, please let us know!!!*
Email the secretary at commonground.secretary@gmail.com. | ON OUR CALENDAR February 10-16, 2022 . . .
Today, 6:30pm - Praise Team
Friday, 9am ~ Ladies Bible Study
Friday, 6:30pm ~ Bartholomew LifeGroup
Saturday, 1-3pm ~ Ladies' Valentine Tea
Sunday, 9:30am ~ Bible Study
Sunday, 11am - In-Person & Online Worship & Collide Sunday Ministries
Sunday, After Worship - Deacons Meeting in Pastor's Office
Sunday, 12-4:30pm - Church Reserved for Baby Shower
Weekdays, 8:30am-2:30pm - GG at Work
Tuesday, 10am - Weimer LifeGroup
Wednesday, 10am - Morning Prayer Group
Wednesday, 6:30-7:30pm - Collide & Hileman LifeGroup Throughout the winter, all activities on the calendar are weather permitting. | 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. | |
