Sunday Service ~ May 26, 2024 John Muckridge will be preaching this Sunday. Message: Viewing the Old Testament Christologically. John currently serves as the President/CEO of the Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley. He came to the Mission as a volunteer in 2011, teaching and tutoring clients in the Mission’s Learning Center. During this time as a volunteer, he grew to love the ministry and accepted a staff position as Learning Center Instructor. From there his roles with the Mission progressively increased as he became the Director of Education in 2013, the Director of Client Services in 2014 and then the Deputy Director in 2015. The Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley's Purpose Statement: By God's grace, the Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley exists to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ as we promote accountability and provide food and emergency shelter to men, women, and children experiencing hunger and homelessness. Learn more about the Mission and what it does for the Valley here. | Worshiping Together Sunday mornings ~ 11:00am. Let's grow together through Worship, Praise, and Prayer. 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. ~~~ | Ladies Morning Bible Study ~ Friday, 9am We are reading a study of The Sermon on the Mount. | 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. | May Worship ~ In-Person Sundays at 11am We're excited to welcome you to Worship! ~~~ | www.goodnessgrows4all.org Our Mission Statement: To cultivate personal, social, and community growth through gardening, education, and opportunity for people of all abilities. | Despite the rain last Friday, Rachel and Jill still had a good time in Columbiana at Music on Main. We are looking forward to community events in Columbiana, Youngstown, and more throughout the season. We hope you make some time to come see us and check out all the amazing makers, growers, artisans, and vendors that call NE Ohio home. This has been a very busy week here as our crew made a big push to finish up all the planting. Miss Rachel says that the new plastic laying machine made this year's planting much easier. Soon we will have all sorts of veggies popping up as well as fruits, flowers, and herbs. Such an exciting time! If you have a chance, take a walk and see all that's growing and changing around the property as the growing season kicks off. Next month we will be getting to spend time with several mission groups, thanks to our friends at Canfield Presbyterian Church. We are looking forward to working with these groups of young people. If you'd like to join in the fun, talk to Rachel! | Jungle Jam & Juicy Jam Always available here at GG as well as in Salem at Reach for the STARS, and in Columbiana at Living Luxe Designs and ill will. Flavors vary at locations. Looking for a specific one? Call ahead to ask! Jungle Jam: - $7 - Hot, Cranberry Jalapeno, Blueberry Jalapeno, Dragon Juicy Jam: - $7 - Cherry Lemonade, Cranberry Orange Cherry Habanero, Pineapple Habanero, & Sugar Free Double Berry will be restocked soon. We also have: Organic Catnip Toys ~ handmade here, with our catnip, cost - $4 | OUTREACH & MISSION OPPORTUNITIES All of these non-profits always appreciate your support in the form of volunteer hours, donations, and monetary support. | 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. | 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. If you would like to be put on the email list for newsletters, or if you have any questions, reach out to: HeroesandHalosColumbianaCo@gmail.com | Coat & Clothing (& More!) Giveaway - October 19, 2024 Between January 1 and September 30, clean, useful items may be dropped off under the overhang at the back of the warehouse or in the barrel by the library table in the Great Room. We will not be accepting large furniture, televisions, car seats, and computers. If you need help unloading, Goodness Grows folks are usually available weekdays from 9:15am-1:45pm. We also appreciate donations of shopping bags as well as boxes. | 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! ~~~ | Plant Sale & Kids EcoEdventure Event by Bending Oak Permaculture Farm 100 Cottage Grove Dr., Youngstown Plant Sale - Saturday, 10am-4pm - We will have organically and sustainably grown perennial plants for sale on the dates below. Many unique, native, and pollinator friendly options available. Perfect for the basis of or addition to any permaculture design! Free admission to Bending Oak with the purchase of a plant. Kids Activity - Saturday, 11am-3pm - During our plant sale kids will be able to explore the Wildlife Science Lab that ECO EdVentures will have next to the pond and natural playground. They will explore and investigate the amphibians, fish and the other aquatic creatures that make up a healthy habitat. Kids will also get a chance to make natural bird feeder made from native seeds and pinecones to feed wildlife back home and promote the growth of native plants that our local wildlife depend on for food. ECO EdVentures is a local business run by Courtney & Josh Boyle who believe that the greatest potential to teach and reach youth today is through community-based education that focuses on learning experiences that reflect future careers. | American Legion Car Show to Benefit Veterans PTSD Fund | Veteran's Outreach Fundraiser | May 25 - National Missing Children’s Day May 25 - Ethan Wharry May 26 - Fred Carrier May 27 - Memorial Day May is Mental Health Awareness Month If we don't have your special days, please let us know!!! Email the secretary at commonground.secretary@gmail.com. | ON THE CALENDAR May 23-29, 2024 . . . Weekdays, 8:30am-2:30pm - Goodness Grows at Work Friday, 9am - Ladies Bible Study Sunday, 11am - Worship Monday - Office & GG Closed | 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. | |