Sunday Service ~ July 28, 2024 Tim Saxton, soon to retire from his position as the Boardman
School District Superintendent, is preaching this Sunday. | 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 weekly!
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 Meeting on Friday at 10am.
Plans for the following weeks TBD. | Prayer For whom are you praying today?
How can we pray for you? We're here to pray with and for you, anytime! A Joys & Concerns email containing the prayer requests heard in Sunday Worship is sent weekly.
We are also glad to send out prayer requests and praise reports anytime throughout the week. | Encouragement From Today Daily Devotional Do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake from your slumber. . . . - Romans 13:11 "I generally try to get between seven and eight hours of sleep each night. Often, though, I get less than that. And at those times when I’m a little “sleep deprived,” I can be a bit grouchy. Maybe you’re that way too. So why does Paul urge us to sleep less and not more?" "Paul isn’t talking about restful slumber here. He’s talking about getting drowsy in our spiritual lives. After reminding us that love should be at the center of our hearts, Paul urges us to wake up from our spiritual sleepiness. He spurs us on to live with the commitment and vitality that we had when we first became believers in Jesus. Although we may not be guilty of the “big” sins Paul lists in this passage, we may well need to be reminded about treating our neighbors with love. In our attitudes and actions, it’s easy to treat the people around us—including those whom we love most—with less love than Jesus commands and they deserve." "I’ve been a Christian for a long time, but, sadly, I still need daily reminders to wake up from my spiritual slumber to love and obey God and to love and serve the people around me with the same urgent selfless love that God has shown me in Jesus. What about you?" Lord Jesus, wake us from our spiritual slumber to love you and others
with the love you have shown to us. Amen. | Summer Worship ~ In-Person Sundays at 11am We're excited to welcome you to Worship! Preaching Schedule:
July 28 ~ Tim Saxton
August 4 - Simon Werle
August 11 -
August 18 - Jim Mohr
August 25 - David Hill ~~~ | 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 saw GG visiting one of our favorite places - Dillon Berry Farm. We were there picking blueberries for jam and for the CSA. We always have a good time berry picking! Afterward, the crew headed into Lisbon to enjoy lunch out at McDonald's. It was a good day all around! This week we have spent lots of enjoyable time outside. We have found and hung out with some very cool creatures, like the praying mantis in the photo. We never know what amazing things we will find during a day here. Watering, weeding, harvesting, making pesto, sorting produce, cleaning...this is just some of what we have accomplished this week. Everyone is enjoying seeing what is ready for harvest. Each week brings something new and delicious for the CSA. Feel free to take a walk and see what's growing! On Saturday, GG will be represented at Columbiana's Christmas in July. Head on out to see all the fun and pick up some jam and catnip toys. Jill and Jen would love to see you! | 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 | 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! ~~~ | Finding Nemo Jr. in Columbiana Friday & Saturday at 7pm, Sunday at 2pm
Tickets available HERE.
Squeaky Wheel Theater Company is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of Finding Nemo Jr the Musical, featuring the talented young performers from our Summer Drama Camp. This exciting event showcases the hard work and creativity of elementary school students, ranging from first grade to sixth grade, who have spent part of their summer honing their theatrical skills.
Finding Nemo Jr the Musical is an adaptation of the beloved Disney-Pixar film, bringing the unforgettable characters and heartwarming story to life on stage. The audience will join Marlin, Dory, and Nemo on an epic underwater adventure filled with colorful coral reefs, bustling oceanic scenes, and an array of delightful sea creatures. With vibrant costumes, captivating choreography, and enchanting music, this production promises to be a memorable experience for audiences of all ages.
Squeaky Wheel Theater Company's Summer Drama Camp is dedicated to providing a fun, educational, and inclusive environment where young actors can explore their creativity, build confidence, and develop their performance skills. Our camp participants have spent weeks rehearsing, learning about stagecraft, and working together as a team to bring this fantastic production to life. | | Columbiana's Christmas in July | DIVA Donations Trunk & Treasure Sale Saturday, July 27, 9am-3pm
8590 Hitchcock Rd., Boardman
It will be a fun day of bargain hunting at this parking lot sale! With a wide variety of items to choose from, you're sure to find something that brings a smile to your face. This is a fundraiser for the DIVADonations 2024-2025 school dance season and will help students in our community. | Youngstown's Summer Festival of the Arts Saturday, 10am-5pm & Sunday, 11am-4pm
The Summer Festival of the Arts is an annual event hosted by The Cultural Alliance!
Join us for a weekend of performance, music, and artwork. The 2024 festival will take place at Wean Park in Downtown Youngstown on Saturday, July 27, and Sunday, July 28 | July 26 - National Disability Independence Day
July 27 - Phil Bartholomew
July 28 - World Nature Conservation Day
July is National Ice Cream Month If we don't have your special days,
please let us know!!! Email the secretary at commonground.secretary@gmail.com. | ON THE CALENDAR July 25-31, 2024 . . .
Today, 4:30pm - CSA Pick Up
Friday, 10am - Ladies Bible Study
Saturday - GG at Christmas in July in Columbiana
Sunday, 11am - Worship
Weekdays, 8:30am-2:30pm - Goodness Grows at Work
Wednesday, 11am - GG Exercise Class | 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. | |
