Sunday's Service - January 5, 2020 | We welcome Jason Norbo to lead us in Worship this week. Jason has been following Jesus for thirty plus years. He is a married father of six who enjoys coaching and watching his kids play soccer and basketball. The featured Scripture will be: John 3:1-21 for Jason's message: Believe. | Join us this Sunday for Worship! | Bible Studies Sunday Morning Class: 9:30am Study of Psalms | Wednesday Morning Ladies Study: 9:30am Parables: The Mysteries of God's Kingdom Revealed Through the Stories Jesus Told by John MacArthur You are welcome to join in studies at any time! | Garden & Nursery News Garden children will remain in Worship this week. (The new Garden teaching schedule is ready. Please let Jen Lynch know if you have some Sundays in mind for leading the Garden!) Activity pages for kids will be on the table by the Sanctuary doors. Children 3 & younger are invited to the Nursery for Bible story time. | Volunteers Always Needed & Appreciated! Would you like to spend some time hanging out with our kids? If you enjoy learning, growing, and having fun, our Garden/Sprouts/Nursery programs are the place for you! Smiles and laughter guaranteed! If you're interested in more info, please talk to Jen Lynch to learn how you can help. | Youth Group For youth in 5th grade & up Youth Group evenings will resume on January 12, 6-7:30pm. A new snack sign up sheet is on the bulletin board. YG parents, watch for texts and/or emails to alert you if we have to cancel or change our schedule. If bad weather is forecast during YG, there is always a chance we will cancel to keep everyone safe. See you all in the new year!! | January Speakers 1/12 - Connor Holloway 1/19 - Phil Bartholomew ~ Communion Sunday 1/26 - John Muckridge | www.goodnessgrows4all.org Our Mission Statement: To cultivate personal, social, and community growth through gardening, education, and opportunity for people of all abilities. ~~~ | We enjoyed our long Christmas break with our families but we are also glad to be back together today! We have resumed our normal schedule and are jumping right back into our routine. Today began with un-decorating inside and outside the church, packing away all the Christmas decorations once again. Stop by and see us anytime! | OUTREACH and MISSION OPPORTUNITIES | Ongoing Outreach/Mission Opportunity Coat & Clothing & More Drive Keep saving all your clothing and outerwear items for our fall giveaway. Tell your friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers that we will accept donations all year! Clothes for all ages and sizes needed, along with coats, bags, purses, shoes, housewares, books, toys...whatever you think might help someone in need. Drop items off in the collection barrel or take them up to the Green Room. January is a perfect time to do some closet and drawer organizing! | 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! | Memories of Christmas Past: By the Fireside There are still a few days left to see the Arms Family Museum sparkling for the holiday season! Memories of Christmas Past, the annual holiday spectacular, is in its 12th year in the 1905 Arts & Crafts mansion of Olive and Wilford Arms. The theme is “By the Fireside”. Inspired by the museum’s mix of fireplaces from the Arts and Crafts Design Movement and later architectural styles, the fireside theme represents the heart of the home and an icon of holiday celebrations. The exhibit is open thru January 5, 2020. Hours for the museum are Tuesday-Sunday, 12:00pm-4:00pm; and Thursday 12:00pm-7:00pm. Admission costs for this season will be $10 for Adults, $9 for Seniors (60+) and College Students (with I.D. card), and $8 for Children (3-18). Admission is free for Toddlers (under 3), MVHS Members, and Active Military and Military Veterans (with I.D. card). The admission fee covers visits to both the Arms Family Museum and the Tyler History Center for that particular day. | Winter Fun in Mill Creek Park Cardinal Challenge Take the Cardinal Challenge! Stop by Fellows Riverside Gardens during the month of January and use your power of observation to learn about cardinals. Learn to be a scientist by picking up a form to record you observations. Then turn it back in to get a prize. All ages can join in on the challenge. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens for details, 330.740.7116. Nature Photography Exhibit: Call for Photos It’s time to prepare to submit photos for the amateur 2020 Nature Photography Exhibit to be displayed February 15 thru April 12 at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Full details available at Nature Photography Exhibit Application or by calling 330.740.7114 X 282. Submit photos and fees at Wick Recreation Area Warming House, Saturdays & Sundays, 1/4-1/19. $5 R; $7 NR. Wintry Wanderings January 5, 2-4pm Pull on your warmest gear and spend the afternoon exploring the winter beauty of the different habitats of MetroParks Farm with Naturalist Marilyn Williams. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens, 330.740.7116, for details. Moderate, 2 mi. | Columbiana Library Events Pets Caught Reading Photo Contest Catch your pet reading a book and snap a photo! Share on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram and tag the library with #CPLPets for a chance to win prizes. Don't use social media? Email your photo to us at cpl@columbiana.lib.oh.us with the subject CPLPets or drop a copy off at the Circulation Desk. All entries must be submitted by January 18. Come to the library January 21-30 to view all of the entries and vote for your favorites. Voting will also be available online. Winners will be announced January 31. One entry per pet. Contest is open to all ages. Free Movies at the Library Monthly on the second Wednesday, 2-4pm January 8: "The Bachelor and the Bobby Soxer," 1947 comedy starring Cary Grant, Myrna Loy, and Shirley Temple, 95 minutes. Free refreshments sponsored by the Friends of the Library. | CELEBRATE! Today - National Science Fiction Day January 3 - Daniel Tehua January 5 - National Bird Day January 6 - Epiphany (Three Kings Day) If we don't have your special days, please let us know! | ON THE CG CALENDAR January 2-8, 2020 . . . Today - GG resumes normal schedule Sunday, 9:30am - Bible Study Sunday, 11am - Worship Wednesday, 9:30am - Ladies Bible Study | 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! Service Time: Sunday @ 11:00am 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. | |