Sermon Series ~ Shelter in Grace

The featured Scripture is: Job 19:23-27
for Mike's message:
Shelter in Grace Part 5: The Ultimate Shelter

Job was impressive at the beginning of his trials. He immediately sheltered in grace by worshiping God and trusting His wisdom (see Job 1:20-22). But the sheer physical pain, emotional turmoil, and outside criticism wore him down, moving him out of his shelter. Now there is a sudden change in Job’s tone and outlook as he looks to the future to his ultimate shelter. This week, we will turn a corner from HOPING to KNOWING. Please join us as we learn from Job 19:23-27. - Pastor Mike

Join us Sunday ~ In-Person & Online ~ Worship at 11am

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Come Grow With Us!

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, upstairs in the Activity Room ~ Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan

Ladies Bible Study
Friday, at 9am ~ Who Do You Say That I AM? by Becky Harling

LifeGroups
Designed to help adults grow as Christ followers:

Kids in 5th-12th Grade ~ Sunday, 6-7pm

The youth had fun last Sunday getting the Giving Tree ready as we begin this year's Christmas service project. Please check it out next time you're here, grab a can ornament marked "Shopping List," and see how you can help! The donation boxes and giving jar are ready and waiting by the tree.

Hope to see the youth here this Sunday at 6:00.

Parents, we have a YG permission waiver we need you to fill out next time you're here.

Encouragement

Thank you to Darla Smith for writing and Marcia Kreps for sharing Darla's uplifting words with us.

"Another week of encouragement in store. God has been so good to us all. I am amazed at His love for us. Every day He shows up to teach us new things about His sweet love."

"My word for this week is “REBOOT." When we think of "REBOOT," we think of possibly doing that with our computer/phone/tablet etc. Too much junk has accumulated in it and it needs to start fresh. I think sometimes we are the same way. Day after day, too much stuff accumulates in our lives and we need to "REBOOT” to get back to where we can hear God’s voice. Possibly re-prioritize our priorities. Be anchored in Jesus. My dad always said to me – "put God first in your life and everything else will fall into place." Maybe check our schedule – we do not always need to help everyone all the time. Even though we want to – we can let someone else do it. Make daily time for prayer and devotion. Make family time every day. Always remember to be thankful in ALL things. God is worthy of our love and admiration. Let us clean out our stuff/junk, "REBOOT” and get a fresh, clean slate where God can be our center. Let us keep God first and let the Holy Spirit continue to guide us in everything we do!"

“If God gives such attention to the appearance of wildflowers - most of which are never even seen - don’t you think he’ll attend to you, take pride in you, do his best for you? What I’m trying to do here is to get you to relax, to not be so preoccupied with getting, so you can respond to God’s giving. People who don’t know God and the way he works fuss over these things, but you know both God and how he works. Steep your life in God-reality, God-initiative, God-provisions. Don’t worry about missing out. You’ll find all your everyday human concerns will be met." ~ Matthew 6:30-33 (MSG)

News of the Week

This week started with errands. First, we visited the OSU Extension office in Canfield, where they had more signs for us, courtesy of a pandemic grant. We also took a trip to Hilltop Lawn & Garden for a new chainsaw blade. Having a property with so many acres of woods does lead to high turnover in the blade department!

The rainy weather this week made it perfect for working inside, so we dove into sorting out the contents of the warehouse. We also spent time this week cutting up trees, cleaning out the back greenhouses, cleaning inside, making cards to send to the folks at Whispering Pines in Columbiana, and more. Today we will be making some seasonal favorite jams - Cranberry Jalapeno Jungle Jam and Cranberry Orange Juicy Jam. There is always something to do here at GG!

Turkey Jive Drive: Part Deux

Now through November 21st

Catalyst Men’s Ministry invites the congregations of
Connecting Life Church and Common Ground Church Community to participate in this special holiday outreach opportunity. Look for the donation board and collection area in the Great Room by the front window. Please check it out and see how you can help to gather the supplies and foods needed to feed up to 25 families this year for Thanksgiving!

Thank you to all who have already signed up to donate. Items have started arriving!
If you take a "1 Jar of Jungle Jam" tag, talk to Rachel, Jill, or Jen - we will be glad to help you purchase Goodness Grows' jam. There is room in the kitchen freezer if you're donating a turkey.

On Saturday, November 21, the men will gather at church at 12pm to pack and prepare the boxes for distribution. Deliveries will be made between 1-5pm. Pick-up will be available at Common Ground between 1-3pm.

If you would like to join in the packing and delivering, or if you have any questions, please contact James Crawford. All help will be appreciated as we strive to help those in need in our community!

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 on Facebook at: Rock Kidz Uganda.

Pick Your Own Pumpkin Hayrides at Detwiler's

This Saturday
Detwiler Farm
4520 Renkenberger Rd,
Columbiana, OH 44408

Seasonal Events at the Library

Friday Game Night
Friday, October 30, 7-8pm on FaceBook Live
A special Halloween edition of Friday Game Night, playing spoooooooky Pictionary!

Storyline
Friday, October 30: All Day - Library Anywhere
Call 330-259-3393 to listen to a librarian read a story. There is a new story every week! Geared toward early learners.

Honor a Veteran
This Veteran’s Day, the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County would like to honor your favorite Veteran(s). We’ll pay tribute to military service members through history with a video presentation that will air on Facebook on November 11. Please email a photo of your Veteran, preferably in uniform, to programmingdepartment@libraryvisit.org. Please include their first and last name. You may also include their branch of service, the years served, or birth and death dates if applicable.