Sunday Service ~ June 16, 2024 Matthew Fabian, from Old North and friend of Audrey Shannon, will be preaching this week.
The featured Scripture will be Galatians 5:22-6:10
for his message Spiritually Motivated. | 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 Next meeting on Wednesday, June 19 at 12pm.
We will meet at church and then go to lunch.
Plans for the following weeks TBD. | 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 From the Today Daily Devotional The Pursuit of Happiness Sometimes we think that people with more resources have the clear path to happiness. That is why famous artists, actors, athletes, and other celebrities have a large number of followers. We imagine them with the world at their feet and a smile on their lips. The writer of Ecclesiastes, who probably was King Solomon, dedicated much of his life to the pursuit of happiness. He was the richest, most famous, and most sought-after man of his time. Without limitations, he sought happiness in wealth and the pursuit of pleasures (see Ecclesiastes 2:1-23). He amassed great fortunes and took on great building projects, but all of his money and influence could not bring him true happiness. He sought happiness in the pleasures of wine and feasting and love affairs, but not even a great harem could provide satisfaction. Ultimately, he sought happiness in fame and success. And the only thing he got at the end of his pilgrimage was a feeling of emptiness. In the end he found that the object of his long search was actually the Lord, whom he had pushed aside! The happiness he sought in things and in adventures was in God, “for without him, who can eat or find enjoyment?” Lord, it is a frustrating and useless task to seek happiness apart from you. It’s like chasing the wind. There is only happiness when you are at the center of our lives. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen. Ecclesiastes 2:24-25
This too, I see, is from the hand of God, for without him, who can eat or find enjoyment? | June Worship ~ In-Person Sundays at 11am Rev. Jim Mohr will be preaching on June 23.
Jack Trickett, from the Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley, will preach on June 30. 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. | This week's mission group came to us all the way from Philadelphia! This is a return trip for this church and the leader. They last brought a group out here pre-pandemic, about five years ago. How very awesome to have the opportunity to work with people at different times in their lives and our's! We've been busy setting up the raised beds as well as watering and weeding all over, as the crops really start to grow. The first CSA pick up day, June 27, will be here before we know it. The summer hasn't even officially started yet (the Summer Solstice is June 20) and it already feels like it is going by so fast! Next week will bring another mission group as well as a visit from Bethany from Fitness for All. Everyone is looking forward to all these adventures! Later in the month we have been invited for a visit to Keegan's grandma's for some fishing and a picnic. Isn't summer just the best?!?! | 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, Strawberry Jalapeno, Blueberry Jalapeno,
Dragon, Pineapple Habanero Juicy Jam: - $7 - Cherry Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade *Cherry 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 | | Don't Miss H&H at Family Fun Day This Saturday! | | Have You Marked Your Calendar for the Fundraiser? | 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! ~~~ | Concerts on the Lisbon Square Saturday, 5-8pm
The Lisbon Area Chamber of Commerce presents the 2024 Summer Concert Series: Concerts on the Square. This Saturday come enjoy Nashville recording artist Leanne Binder! Playing at the gazebo from 5-8pm, located at 5 S Park Ave, Lisbon. | 2024 Veggies & More Tour ~ Mahoning County Extension Program Visit urban gardens this summer, Mondays at 6pm.
▪️ Learn about growing practices
▪️ Hear from knowledgeable staff and Master Gardener Volunteers
▪️ Discuss soil management, organic gardening techniques, & more
▪️ Bring your plants for identification and see what's happening in your garden
Bring a lawn chair and a notepad!
Learn more about the series here: https://go.osu.edu/veggiestour | June 14 - Flag Day
June 16 - Father's Day
June 19 - Juneteenth
June is National Safety Month If we don't have your special days,
please let us know!!! Email the secretary at commonground.secretary@gmail.com. | ON THE CALENDAR June 13-19, 2024 . . .
Weekdays, 8:30am-2:30pm - Goodness Grows at Work
Sunday, 11am - Worship
Monday, 9am - Mission Group with GG
Wednesday, 11:30am - Fitness For All at GG
Wednesday, 12pm - Ladies Bible Study Lunch | 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. | |
