| Sunday Service ~ August 6, 2023 | The featured Scripture is: John 4:10-15
for Mike's message: Personal Evangelism 101: Offering God's Mercy. We will celebrate the Sacrament of Communion. | Livestream at: CLC Website
Recorded service posted to: CGCC Facebook & CLC Facebook Come Grow With Us! | Worshiping Together Spend Sunday mornings with us ~ in-person or online at 11:00am.
Let's grow together through Worship, Praise, and Prayer, in the Sanctuary and online. 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. ~~~ | | It Was a Beautiful Day for Outdoor Worship! | | Bible Studies & Ministries | Sunday Morning Bible Study ~ 9:30am
Studying the Book of Genesis Ladies Morning Bible Study ~ Friday, 9am
Alistair Begg & Sinclair Ferguson's Name Above All Names. | Wednesday Morning Prayer Group
10am at the Jackson's house and on Zoom.
Personal Meeting ID: 6936117456 / Password: prayer | LifeGroups ▪ Bartholomew LifeGroup: Events to be scheduled.
▪ Young Adult LifeGroup: Sundays, 6pm
▪ Tuesday LifeGroup: 10am, Meeting every other week ~ August 15 & 29 | | CGCC/CLC Children's Ministry | Collide Sunday ~ During Worship at 11am Children enjoy age-appropriate Worship and a lesson then apply it
through crafts, games, and other fun ways to grow in Jesus.
* Nursery Care (Newborn-3 in Nursery)
* Collide Kids Jr. (Ages 3-6 in Sprouts Room)
* Collide Kids Church (Grades 1-4 in Activity Room) | 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 your week has been a blessed one and full of love. Summer is quickly passing by - I am ok if it slows just a bit. Even though I don’t like it real hot, I am ok with it. Better than our alternative. That already brings me to my……
WORD for the week is “CHANGE.” Now I know there are a lot of us that really don’t like “change,” but I am going to try to “change” our mind about that today. When we have known, done, acted, spoken the same day after day then all of a sudden we may have our cart upset - whoa!!!! “Back up the truck, Chuck.” We want a redo. We may have become comfortable with certain things and then the tables are turned. How will we handle the “change?” Will we retreat? Will we be angry? Will we be happy? Will we possibly turn our back on our One True God that never “changes?” Possibly we have become stagnant in our life? When water becomes stagnant - well you know…..not good. We sometimes need a good stirring or “change” in order to keep us on our toes. If you have had a time of “change” recently, I want you and me to cherish that “change” and ask the Holy Spirit to help guide us in the way He wants us to go. Let us be open to hearing clearly what we are to do - or not do. I have had some “change” happen in my life lately and I pray the Holy Spirit lets me embrace this and listen with my heart to exactly what you have for me. Let’s be a willing vessel to be used in whatever way our “change” takes us." “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever!” ~ Hebrews 13:8 (NKJV) ~~~ | Blessing Box Located by the Sanctuary doors, the Blessing Box is always available. If you have a need, please write it on one of the cards next to the box and pop it inside. Additionally, if you are not comfortable putting the need on a card, we are always reachable by email at: connectinglife.clc@gmail.com or commongroundsecretary@gmail.com Requests for help with any need will be kept confidential. | August Worship ~ Online & In-Person Pastor Mike Hileman ~ Sundays at 11am Pastoral Intern Austin Young will be preaching on August 27. We're excited to welcome you to Worship, in church and online! ~~~ | Outdoor Worship August 27 - September 24 Mark your calendars and join us for church in the great outdoors!
This year we are trying something new - meeting in the courtyard between the church
and warehouse, hoping it will be more quiet than out front. Park like normal, head into
the building, walk straight back past the desk to the hallway, and head out the door.
Chairs and canopies will be set up or you can bring your own. | www.goodnessgrows4all.org Our Mission Statement: To cultivate personal, social, and community growth through gardening, education, and opportunity for people of all abilities. | The beautiful weather that kicked off this week was perfect for outdoor work! We spent plenty of time weeding, mowing, and tying up tomatoes while enjoying blue skies, breeze, and butterflies. It was gratifying to all to find some gorgeous watermelons growing and peeking out from the vines. On Wednesday some of our group spent the morning at Fitness For All in Canfield, exercising with Bethany. As always, they had a great time. The rest of the crew spent that time out weeding. In the afternoon, everyone headed into the woods to check for fallen trees and to enjoy time at the creek. We even found some blackberries to pick while in the woods. Today is CSA day so everyone is out harvesting radishes, turnips, tomatoes, and more. It is always exciting to see all the delicious produce that comes from our fields and raised beds! Our next Youngstown Flea is coming up fast. Kitty will be there next Saturday, August 12, 9am-3pm, with jams and catnip toys. Stop out to see her and to check out all the other amazing vendors! | Jungle Jam & Juicy Jam Available at Reach for the STARS in Salem, in Columbiana at Living Luxe Designs, and here at GG. Jungle Jam: - $7 - Blueberry Jalapeno, Strawberry Jalapeno, Hot,
Cherry Habanero, Dragon Juicy Jam: - $7 - Cherry Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade,
Blueberry Lemonade We also have:
Organic Catnip Toys ~ handmade here, with our catnip, cost - $4
Handmade Wine Cork Cat Toys ~ designed by our clients, cost - $1
GG T-Shirt ~ $15 assorted sizes | | OUTREACH & 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 are looking for a way to serve, come help GG take care of the grounds. We'd love to have you join in the work and the play!!! Talk to Rachel Vignon to see how you can help! | 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. | Uganda Mission Trip Update Marilee, Cece, and Beth are home safe and sound after a momentous trip. Many lives were touched and changed, including theirs! Thank you for all the prayers offered up during the
mission trip weeks. Please continue to keep the people of Masaka in your prayers! | October Coat & Clothing (& More!) Giveaway Saturday, October 21, 9:30am-1pm | We accept donations of clean, useful items all year. Drop them off under the overhang at the back of the warehouse or use the barrel by the library table in the Great Room. If you need help unloading, Goodness Grows folks are usually available weekdays from 9:15am-1:45pm. We would also appreciate any shopping bags and especially any boxes that you can save. Would you like to help with the ongoing sorting process in the warehouse?
If you have time to give on sorting, talk to Rachel Vignon or Jen Lynch.
We would be very glad to set up a volunteer time that works for you! | Pantry Staples Bags for Giveaway 2023 |  Donations coming in!! THANK YOU!! | We've set an ambitious goal of filling
500 bags with the following items:
peanut butter (or other nut butter) / tuna / canned veggies / mac & cheese / pasta & sauce / canned fruit / granola bars We will be accepting monetary donations as well as the requested items through October 8. The donation area is set up on the table near the front doors. If we start shopping now, find some good sales, and are careful to check for expiration dates that are well past October 21, 2023, we might be able to send a bag of food home with every person who attends the Giveaway! Let's dream BIG and work together for our community!! | Ready to start shopping for the pantry staple bags? Grab a list from the table to take with you as you keep an eye out for supplies and good sales! (Don't like shopping? Monetary donations are just as useful - we'll happily shop for you!) Have kids shopping with you? Keep them occupied and helping by challenging them to spot the mac & cheese before you, to choose their favorite canned fruit to share, to find the green can of veggies...the possibilities are endless! Make it a game and have fun together while doing good for the community! | 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. | 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! ~~~ | Wings-N-Wheels at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport Saturday & Sunday, 8am-5pm
Proceeds benefit the Ernie Hall Aviation Museum. | | Sweet Corn Festival at Countryside Farm | Saturday, 11am-4pm
4684 Center Rd (Rt. 224), Lowellville
Celebrate the arrival of local sweet corn season here in Ohio at our second annual corn festival. Free admission! This year's festival will include DJ provided music, Corn Shucking Contest (11am & 1pm), Face Painting, Corn Hole, Great Creative Vendors, Food Trucks, Trivia, Prizes and, of course, CORN!! Bring the family to enjoy this beautiful day learning about and celebrating this wonderful crop! | | Cars in the Park Annual Car Show | Sunday, 10am-3pm at Boardman Park
The Mahoning Valley Olde Car Club Car Show will have door prizes, activities, food, 50/50, Kids Corner, face painting, and a Chinese Auction. The car show is also a fund raiser to benefit young people with life-threatening illnesses and Hospice of the Valley. In the last 10 years, the club has donated about $228,000 to benefit recipients and Hospice of the Valley. This year's recipient is Noah Venezia. Read about him in the photo to the right. Free spectator admission and free parking.
Held rain or shine. | Director's Lecture Series - Summer 2023 Sunday, 2-3pm
at The Butler Institute of American Art
Join Butler Director Dr. Louis Zona as he discusses some of his favorite works of art from Leonardo da Vinci to Jasper Johns. All lectures begin at 2pm in Zona Auditorium (1st floor Beecher Center). FREE and open to the public! Seating is limited. | August 4 - Micah Guy
August 4 - Assistance Dog Day
August 5 - James Wittenauer
August 6 - Farmworker Appreciation Day
August 6-12 - National Farmers Market Week
August is American Artist Appreciation Month If we don't have your special days,
please let us know!!! Email the secretary at commonground.secretary@gmail.com. | ON OUR CALENDAR August 3-9, 2023 . . .
Weekdays, 8:30am-2:30pm - Goodness Grows at Work
Today, 4-7pm - CSA Pick Up (Weekly)
Today, 7:15pm - GG Meeting
Friday, 9am - Ladies Bible Study
Friday, 6pm - Praise Team
Saturday, 12pm - Praise Team
Sunday - Communion Sunday
Sunday, 9:30am - Bible Study
Sunday, 10:15am - Fellowship Time
Sunday, 11am - Worship and Collide Sunday Ministries
Sunday, 3pm - Praise Team at the Columbiana County Fair
Sunday, 6pm - Young Adult LifeGroup
Tuesday, 6:30pm - WAVE Meeting
Wednesday, 10am - Prayer Group
Wednesday, 6pm - Session | 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. | |
