Maundy Thursday Communion & Tenebrae Service Tonight, April 1, 2021 from 7-8pm
What is "Maundy" Thursday? On its own, the word maundy means “the ceremony of washing the feet of the poor, especially commemorating Jesus’ washing of His disciples’ feet.” Recorded around 1250-1300, the word maundy comes from the Old French mande, in turn from the Latin mandātum, which means “mandate or command.” The specific mandate or command at hand refers to the words Jesus spoke after washing the feet of his disciples during the Last Supper. In John 13:34, Jesus said: “A new commandment I give you, that you love one another; even as I have loved you, that you also love one another.” Join us for this moving service as we observe Communion and experience the ever-growing darkness of this time of candlelight Worship. Due to the format of this service, we will not be recording & streaming. | | Sunday's Service - April 4, 2021 Please join us for a joyous celebration of Easter, online & in-person! | The featured Scripture is: Ephesians 2:1-7
for Mike's message: Come Alive. Join us Sunday ~ In-Person & Online
Worship at 11am Connecting Life Church Facebook Page Come Grow With Us! | Worshiping Together Spend Sunday morning with us ~ online or in-person at 11:00am.
Use the Facebook link Connecting Life and let's grow together! We can continue to join
together in Worship and Praise and Prayer, whether in the Sanctuary or on Facebook. Please send your prayer requests in for our Joys & Concerns email that will go 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 | We will be following the health and safety directives during small group meetings and events as well as Worship. Masks and social distancing are required anytime you are in our building, as we try our best to stay healthy together. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation! | Sunday Morning Bible Study ~ 9:30am
Studying Psalms. (Class will not meet on Easter Sunday.) Ladies Bible Study ~ Friday, 9am
Humble Roots: How Humility Grounds and Nourishes Your Soul by Hannah Anderson. (Class will not meet tomorrow, Good Friday.) You are always welcome to join a study! ~~~ | Wednesday Morning Prayer Group
10am, participate via Zoom ~ Personal Meeting ID: 6936117456, Password: prayer | LifeGroups
Designed to help adults grow as Christ followers: ▪ Taylor LifeGroup: Sunday, 6pm at the Taylor house
▪ Weimer LifeGroup: Tuesday, 10am on Zoom
▪ Hileman LifeGroup: Wednesday, 6:30-7:30pm
▪ Bartholomew LifeGroup: Planning a bonfire on Friday, April 9 at 6:30pm
| ▪ | Taylor LifeGroup: Sunday, 6pm at the Taylor house | | ▪ | Weimer LifeGroup: Tuesday, 10am on Zoom | | ▪ | Hileman LifeGroup: Wednesday, 6:30-7:30pm | | ▪ | Bartholomew LifeGroup: Planning a bonfire on Friday, April 9 at 6:30pm | WE BELIEVE:
Found People Find People.
Growing People Change.
Saved People Serve People.
Life is Better Together.
Get involved in a LifeGroup today! ~~~ | Children's Ministry Collide Kids Sundays ~ During Worship
* Nursery Care (Newborn-3 in the Nursery)
* Collide Kids Jr. (Ages 3-6 in the Sprouts Room)
* Collide Kids Church (Grades 1-4 in the Activity Room) Collide Kids Wednesdays ~ 6:30-7:30pm
* Collide Kids Jr. (Ages 3-6 in the Sprouts Room) with Stacy Hileman
* Collide Kids (Grades 1-4 in the Activity Room) with Delania Link
* Collide Middle School (Grades 5-8 in the Blue Room) with Austin Young We will follow COVID-19 CDC guidelines to provide the safest environment to our kids. | Youth Group Grades 5-12
Looking forward to seeing our Youth on Sunday, April 11 from 6-7pm! ~~~ | 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. "We just celebrated Palm Sunday – a wonderful time of praise. As we enter Easter week, I am reminded of how many changes Jesus experienced as well as those around Him that loved Him so much!" "That leads us right into the Word for this week. “PATH.” When Jesus was on the earth, He walked many different “paths.” I believe that was to experience all the different “paths” we would find ourselves on in our lifetime. Every “path” we have ever been on, Jesus has already walked. He knows exactly how we are feeling on our “path” at any given time. He was praised on His “path” coming into Jerusalem, yet the very same week He was crucified for you and me. No greater price than to lay down your life. Thank you, Jesus! Our “path” may look dark and dreary, and Jesus is there. Our “path” may be sunny and full of life, and Jesus is there. Our “path” may seem uncertain, and Jesus is there. Our “path” may be wonderful, and Jesus is there. Wherever we are in our “path” Jesus is there with us! Every step, every tear, every laugh, every day – Jesus is there. Jesus walked the ultimate “path” so we can walk our “path” into eternal life with Him. Be comforted and blessed today knowing this! Have a Blessed Easter week!" You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy;
At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.. ~ Psalm 16:11 (NKJV) | Easter Devotional for Parents & Kids Stop by the round table for this resource to help your kids learn why we celebrate Easter. This little booklet has eight days of readings, questions, prayers, and family activities. Pick one up this week, on Maundy Thursday or even Easter Sunday, and have fun learning with your kids over Spring Break. Day 1 Prayer: Dear God, thank You for the hope of salvation and eternal life with You. We praise You for the gift and sacrifice of Your Son who brought that hope to all people. Help us to continually praise You and show our gratitude through living for You. Amen. |  Waiting for you at the front desk! | | April Worship ~ Online & In-Person Pastor Mike Hileman ~ Sundays at 11:00am
Join us at church or online via Facebook Live: Connecting Life We will continue to be guided by the health and safety guidelines set forth by the
governor and the health department, so we require masks to be worn in our building
at all times. 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. ~~~ |  Spring Means New Leaves! |  Queen of Crochet! |  Brussels Sprouts Sprouting! | | |  Happy Birthday, Shawn! | News of the Week This week began with a birthday celebration. Shawn's mom and sister brought in Papa John's pizza and homemade soup to help us celebrate him. We were so glad to get to meet his sister (pictured with him on the right) and to have a chance to celebrate his birthday! We received another batch of seeds in the mail and were able to plant some in the front greenhouse. We have also been working outside on various projects, including planting berry bushes. We just cannot wait until it's time to harvest! Today we are cleaning and making Easter crafts. It is a short week for us here at GG, as we will be off on Friday. We wish all of you a very happy and safe Easter! | CSA Info Available Click this GG Link to learn about our
2021 Community Supported Agriculture Program. Only 3 spots left! Thank you to our subscribers! Brochures are available on the GG table in the Great Room.
CSA planting has been started and we are so excited!!! | Jungle Jam & Juicy Jam Goodness Grows Jungle Jam and Juicy Jam available at Reach for the STARS online: Shop Local.
They even provide curbside pickup in Salem to encourage social distancing. We are also glad to arrange a jam pick up here at GG. Check out our jam table in the Great Room.
There is only one last Cranberry Orange Juicy Jam left until fall! | | OUTREACH and MISSION OPPORTUNITIES | Goodness Grows The non-profit ministry of Common Ground Church Community, Goodness Grows is always
busy on our property. GG works with students and adults with disabilities, providing vocational habilitation training in a fun and hands-on way. The GG crew also maintains the grounds
and cleans the church building. There are many ways to support GG, including:
Online Shopping through Amazon Smile ~ Volunteering ~ Donating Items
Purchasing Our Products ~ Charitable Giving ~ Telling Others | Rock Kidz Uganda, Inc. Their mission is to Advocate, Advise, Advance the ministries of Divine Soccer in Masaka, Uganda for the benefit of the children of the community.
Sponsorships 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. | Dedication of Divine Junior School ~ Masaka, Uganda "Today was so special for Divine Junior School. The Building was dedicated today. So many
have worked very hard to build this school. Donors have given so much to make this possible.
To God be the glory! Thank you everyone who took part to make this dream reality. Jesus had
his hand on it all. Unless the Lord builds the house, the work of the builders is wasted." | Coat & Clothing & More Giveaway 2021 Tell your friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers that we collect items year-round! We are happy to take clothes for all ages and sizes, along with coats, hats, bags, purses, shoes, housewares, books, school supplies, stuffed animals, puzzles, toys... anything clean and useful. *Please drop your items off in the barrel by the GG table in the Great Room
or pop them into the Green Room upstairs. Thank you! * | 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! ~~~ | 65th Annual Easter Egg Hunt (Drive-Thru) Saturday, April 3, 9-10:30am
Event by American Legion Post 76 Youth Foundation
American Legion Post 76, 395 W California Ave Sebring, OH 44672
This event is for children ages 0-12.
Due to continued social distancing mandates, this is a Drive-Thru at the American Legion Post 76 on California Ave. Easter goodie bags will be passed out by the Easter Bunny starting at 9am. The event will end at 10:30am or if we run out of goodie bags. (Goodie bags will be limited to the average number of participants we have had in-person in prior years.) Special needs goodie bags will also be available. Thank you for your continued support of our event - we plan to return to our regular Easter Egg Hunt next year. | Go Fly a Kite Saturday, April 3, 10am
Event by Columbiana County Park District
Head to the park to join in "Go Fly a Kite," a fun-filled event for the entire family this Saturday at 10am at Scenic Vista Park (11523 Wayne Bridge Road) outside Lisbon. We will take to the skies with free kites and string for the first 25 participants. Per Ohio Department of Natural Resources guidelines, masks will be required. For more information, call the park office at 330-424-9078. | The Jeepster Bunny Saturday, April 3, 11am-2pm
7901 Market Street Boardman, OH 44512
It's Easter Time and a special visitor is coming to Kufleitner Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM! Bring the kids to meet and take pictures with the Jeepster Bunny, get some sweet treats, plus your own Kids Identi-Kit. It's all free, thanks to Kufleitner Automotive, Southwoods Health, and WKBN 27 Caring for Our Community. Hop on out for some Easter fun at Kufleitner's in Boardman! | National Library Week Celebration Online event by McKinley Memorial Library
April 4 at 3pm-April 10 at 3pm
“Welcome to Your Library” and Celebrate National Library Week! Follow us on social media each day during the week to learn about famous historical and literary figures who were also librarians committed to life-long learning and serving their community. Test your knowledge of these prominent figures by answering trivia questions. | DAYS TO REMEMBER TODAY - Maundy Thursday
April 2 - Good Friday
April 2 - Abigail McMaster
April 2 - Jordan Archer
April 2 - National Children’s Picture Book Day
April 2 - World Autism Awareness Day
April 3 - Holy Saturday
April 3 - Jennie Passmore
April 4 - Easter
April 5 - Abbie Passmore
April 7 - World Health Day
April is Keep America Beautiful Month. If we don't have your special days, please let us know! | ON OUR CALENDAR April 1-7, 2021 . . .
Weekdays, 9am-2pm - GG at Work
Tonight, 7-8pm - Maundy Thursday Worship
Friday - Office & GG Closed
Sunday, 11am - In-Person & Online Worship & Collide Sunday Ministries
Tuesday, 10am - Weimer LifeGroup
Wednesday, 10am - Prayer Group via Zoom
Wednesday, 6:30pm - Collide Kids
Wednesday, 6:30pm - Hileman LifeGroup | 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. | |
