| Sunday's Service - October 23, 2022 | The featured Scripture is: Philippians 1:12-14
for Pastor Mike's message: Joy in Spite of Trouble. Join us Sunday ~ In-Person & Online
Worship at 11am ~~~ Livestream at: CLC Website
Recorded service posted at the conclusion of Worship: CGCC Facebook & CLC Facebook Come Grow With Us! | Worshiping Together Spend Sunday morning 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. | | Bible Studies & Ministries | Sunday Morning Bible Study ~ 9:30am
One Heartbeat Away by Mark Cahill Ladies Morning Bible Study ~ Fridays, 9am
God Does His Best Work With Empty by Nancy Guthrie Connecting Life Church Membership Class ~ Sundays, 9:30am
Six Steps to Loving My Church, through October 23 ~~~ | Wednesday Morning Prayer Group ~ 10am
At the Jackson's and on Zoom
Personal Meeting ID: 6936117456
Password: prayer | LifeGroups ▪ Young Adult LifeGroup: Sundays, 6pm
▪ Tuesday LifeGroup: Tuesdays, 10am
▪ Hileman LifeGroup: This Wednesday, 6pm at the Jacobsen's
▪ Bartholomew LifeGroup: Fridays, 6:30pm | | CGCC/CLC Children's Ministry | Collide Sunday
* Nursery Care (Newborn-3 in Nursery)
* Collide Kids Jr. (Ages 3-6 in Sprouts Room)
* Collide Kids Church (Grades 1-4 in Activity Room) | Collide Kids Jr. ~ Collide Kids ~ Collide Middle School
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm
Kids from age 3 through grade 8 are invited to participate:
Collide Kids Jr. (Ages 3-Kindergarten), Collide Kids (Grades 1-4),
and Collide Middle School (Grades 5-8). | | Collide Middle School Had Much Fun at the Maze Craze! | Collide Fall Family Night Wednesday, October 26th, 6-7:30pm
Collide families are invited this Wednesday from 6:00pm-7:30pm for a night of outdoor fun and fellowship at the Jacobsen Home! (13315 Unity Rd., New Springfield, OH 44443) Come and enjoy a night of food, fellowship, fall activities, and wagon rides! Hotdogs, drinks, chips, and donuts will be provided. Bring your camping chairs! | | 6th Annual Coat & Clothing (& More!) Giveaway | Huge thanks to all who helped on Saturday (and before Saturday, too) with the Giveaway. It was a great success! Both Frank Snyder and Pastor Mike estimated that 300 people came in the first wave of attendees. (David Bodendorfer's daughter Mindy proclaimed it "a herd!") We easily helped over 400 people by the time the day ended. We also quickly filled up our 50 spots to receive Thanksgiving dinner through the 4th Annual Turkey Jive Drive! It is sobering to see the need that is here in our valley...but it is also a blessing to be part of helping to meet some of those needs! Thank you for all you have done, are doing, and will do to help our community! There are enough items left, and we have received enough requests from folks, to have the warehouse open again this Saturday, October 22, during the Apple Butter festivities! Jen Lynch will be up there from 10am to noon with Giveaway Part 2 in order to let more community members have a chance to see if we have something they could put to good use. ~~~ | 2nd Annual Apple Butter Day THIS Saturday, 9:30am to 7pm(ish)
Participants will be able to take some home and Goodness Grows will use the rest for fundraising again. ($5 per jar.) We invite you to join in anytime throughout the day to enjoy this unique experience and to help! There will be a volunteer list to sign in on so that we can be sure you get your free jar, one per family. If you would like to volunteer - We have volunteers here today and we will need volunteers tomorrow, Friday, October 21, starting at 9:30am. (Our crew stops for lunch from 11:30am-12pm.) We will be peeling and cutting apples as well as making applesauce. On Saturday, we will need plenty of hands to help with set up, stirring, pouring, canning, clean up, and much more! But all the work will be worth it as we enjoy wonderful fellowship and end up with those beautiful jars of this seasonal treat! | What would a church gathering be without food?!?! Pastor Mike will be putting his smoker to work and providing pulled pork sandwiches, which were a big hit last year, If you would like to enjoy lunch together, please bring a dish to share. We look forward to making apple butter and enjoying a meal with YOU! | A Peek at Today's Apple Volunteers Thanks, everyone!! | Cupcakes for Joey's Birthday ~ After Worship Please plan to stay after the service for a few minutes this Sunday, October 23, as we celebrate Joey Stidom's Eleventh (11!!!) Birthday! Nancy will be bringing cupcakes and the church family is invited to gather to serenade Joey with a rousing rendition of the
Happy Birthday song and to enjoy a celebratory cupcake. ~~~ | 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 wonderful one so far. The weather has surely changed here in NE Ohio, but the colors are spectacular. We had special services at our church this weekend and I am still reeling from them. The Holy Spirit showed up in a huge way and lives were changed. How blessed we are. During the services I heard something that I had heard many times before but really stuck with me. We need to learn to REST in Him." "Yes, you probably figured out the WORD for this week, “REST.” How many of us feel tired and worn down from everyday life? We are so busy hurrying here and there – leaves no time for “rest.” We are already on the last half of October. Hard to even fathom that one. When the disciples and Jesus were in the boat and the storm came, Jesus was napping or at “rest.” Monumental lesson here. The disciples got so anxious and worried (sounding familiar) they woke Jesus up. The couldn’t “rest” in the fact that they were with Jesus. Did they really think Jesus would let them perish? (Again, sounding familiar) Jesus can handle ALL our needs – He really does not need us to worry and jump to our own conclusions. He needs us to “rest” in Him. One definition of “rest” is to be free from anxiety or disturbance – imagine that! We need to let the Holy Spirit take control, lead, and guide us. Our lives would be so much better. I have a hard time when I try to “rest” because a million things run through my mind of what I should be doing instead. This is for me especially this week and I pray it is speaking to you as well. I bought my husband a T-shirt last year that said, “Jesus took naps – be like Jesus”. It sounds funny but are we being like Jesus really? We need to be just like Jesus in every way. Love, listen, care, show grace, forgive, show grace again, “rest”, and show grace again. There are so many other things I could say, but you get the picture. Remember, the storm will go on around us – so you might as well get some “rest” with Jesus as it passes. Jesus is all we need! He will take care of us. I pray we all get “rest” in Jesus.” "Jesus got into a boat, and his followers went with him. A great storm arose on the lake so that waves covered the boat, but Jesus was sleeping.”_ ~ Matthew 8:23-24 (NCV) | October Worship ~ Online & In-Person Pastor Mike Hileman ~ Sundays at 11:00am
We're excited to welcome you to Worship, in church and online! ~~~ | Dates For Your Calendar ▪ CGCC Congregational Meeting - October 30, 12:15pm
▪ Potluck Luncheon - November 6, 12:30pm
▪ CLC Annual Congregational Meeting - November 13, 12:15pm
▪ Turkey Jive Drive Pick-Up Day - November 19, 11am-1pm
▪ Community Thanksgiving Service - November 20, 7pm
▪ Collide Thanksgiving Dinner - November 30
▪ Christmas Dinner - December 4, 12:30pm
▪ Christmas Caroling - December 11, 12:30pm
| ▪ | CGCC Congregational Meeting - October 30, 12:15pm | | ▪ | Potluck Luncheon - November 6, 12:30pm | | ▪ | CLC Annual Congregational Meeting - November 13, 12:15pm | | ▪ | Turkey Jive Drive Pick-Up Day - November 19, 11am-1pm | | ▪ | Community Thanksgiving Service - November 20, 7pm | | ▪ | Collide Thanksgiving Dinner - November 30 | | ▪ | Christmas Dinner - December 4, 12:30pm | | ▪ | Christmas Caroling - December 11, 12:30pm | | October 30 is Benevolence Sunday On the 5th Sunday of the month, we take a special offering for the Benevolence Fund.
Money given to this fund is used to care for church family members. Checks can be made
out to CLC with Benevolence on memo line or donations can be made online. Thank you. ~~~ | October 30 ~ CGCC Congregational Meeting Common Ground members and friends are invited to gather after Worship (12:15/12:30-ish) for a brief meeting to discuss what has been happening here and what comes next. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend and ask questions but only members of CG can actually vote. We would love to have you join us for this meeting - we haven't gathered like this in a while! As always, if you have any questions, please reach out to any member of Session. ~~~ | November 6 ~ Potluck Luncheon Stay after Worship on the first Sunday in November to enjoy food and fellowship with
your church family! Please bring a covered dish to share. We hope to see you there! ~~~ | Community Thanksgiving Service Sunday, November 20, 7pm
Pastor Bob Wengerd from North Lima Mennonite Church (Some of you may remember that CG's interim pastor Adam Shank is now Associate Pastor there!) has reached out and invited us to be a part of the Community Thanksgiving Service. This service will be held at Paradise Church, located at 10020 New Buffalo Rd. Many area churches work together to bring this worship opportunity to the community. | www.goodnessgrows4all.org Our Mission Statement: To cultivate personal, social, and community growth through gardening, education, and opportunity for people of all abilities. ~~~ | We continue to work in the warehouse as well as on cleaning up outside and preparing for winter, but we are also taking time to enjoy nature walks at this beautiful time of the year. We only have a few more visits with our classroom friends, so we are making the most of their time! It is cranberry season again and we are very excited. Our crew has been busy making both Cranberry Jalapeno Jungle Jam and Cranberry Orange Juicy Jam. This seasonal favorite will only be around for a limited time...get yours today! We have also been in the kitchen doing a variety of other jobs. Our crew washed all the apples so that today's volunteers can get right to work. We also spent time freezing a beautiful harvest of peppers donated to us by our friend Tracy from Harvey's Garden. Her peppers will help keep our jams full of peppery goodness! We have a short week, as GG is closed today. Everyone will be back tomorrow as we finish up the prep for apple butter making. | | Only Two More Weekends to Check Out Harbel's Market & Museum |  Cranberry season is here! | Jungle Jam & Juicy Jam Available at Reach for the STARS in Salem,
at Columbiana's Chamber of Commerce office,
at Harbel's Market, & at GG. Jungle Jam: Blueberry Jalapeno, Cranberry Jalapeno,
Hot, Cherry Habanero, Pineapple Habanero,
Peach Habanero, Dragon Juicy Jam: Cranberry Orange, Peach 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 | | Come Exercise With Us on Wednesday! | | OUTREACH and MISSION OPPORTUNITIES | Coat & Clothing (& More!) Giveaway PART 2 Saturday, October 22, 10am-12pm
If someone you know missed last week, let them know they have a second chance this weekend! We have even received some donations this week that have been added to the warehouse. ~~~ | 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. | Volunteers are always welcome at GG. Stop in anytime or schedule a visit. You can help with whatever job we are tackling, share a hobby or craft, teach a skill, offer to sort in the warehouse, or pull weeds outside. Whatever time and ability you have to offer will be most appreciated! If you would like to donate, monetary donations as well as donations of regular mouth canning jars (8oz., new or used), lids and rings, and sugar are always needed! With the way prices are increasing on pretty much everything, your donations are needed now more than ever. Thank you! | 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. Visit the Rock Kidz table in the Great Room!
Sponsors still needed for about ten children in Masaka! Meet our children HERE.
The funds for the new restroom building have been raised (Thank you!)
and construction will soon begin! | Our next Mission Trip to Uganda is set for July 9-25, 2023 and all hands are needed.
Contact Marilee at rockkidzuganda@gmail.com for information and applications.
Info available on the website, under the Fund Your Mission Trip page. | Art for Charity Store Fundraiser for RKU Would you like to find inspiring Christian artwork and help a worthy cause at the same time?
That’s what they’ll help you do at Redeemer’s Heart! Donated Christian themed or inspired
artwork can be purchased in the Art for Charity Store. Christian artworks are printed on a
variety of items with 100% of the profits from sales given to support different featured
charities. 100% of all profits from the Art for Charity Store through the months of
October through December 2022, will be donated to Rock Kidz Uganda! ~~~ | H&H "Item of the Month" Program October’s Item of the Month is 30oz. jars of jelly/jam. (Aldi's is a great place to find a good price on these large jars of jelly!) Each food box will help a family in need this Christmas! Some of you have asked about the November & December items, and we have an answer! The upcoming Items of the Month are large sizes of:
November ~ Peanut Butter
December ~ Canned Fruit (any kind) If you would like to donate toward this project, we have a collection
area near the front door in the Great Room. Thank you!! | Egg Boxes Needed H&H is looking for egg boxes to use as Christmas food boxes. Last year, they came from Sparkle (Columbiana & East Palestine). With at least doubling, maybe tripling the number of food boxes, any we can collect would help! These are large boxes with handles that make loading and unloading easier and safer. If you have any of these boxes to donate, or if you would be willing to stop into or call other grocery stores and ask for them, that would be greatly appreciated. Egg boxes can be dropped off anytime in the Great Room! | 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! ~~~ | Salem Library Book Sale at St. Paul's Gym Saturday, 9am-4pm
Your opportunity to replenish your supply of reading, listening, and viewing materials will take place on October 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the St. Paul School gymnasium located at 925 E. State St. Materials for sale include fiction and non-fiction hardback and paperback books, books on CD and audiobooks for children, young adults, and adults. Magazines, DVDs, music and books on CDs for all ages are among other items available at the sale. Plenty of parking is available at the library next door to the gymnasium. For more information call the library at 330-332-0042 or email inquiries to library@salem.lib.oh.us. | Dog Adoptions & Bake Sale Fundraiser Saturday, 10am-3pm
It's the 5th annual Dog Adoption Event with Every Dog Matters Rescue at Boardman Subaru,
7811 South Ave. in Boardman. There will be adoptable dogs looking for their "furever" homes. Stop out and meet your next best friend!! Every Dog Matters will also be having a bake sale to help support the Rescue. | Boardman Park Family Fall Fest Saturday, 4-7pm
Boardman Park invites everyone out for some Family Fall Fun. This FREE event will include Halloween carnival games, bouncers, live music, face painting, straw maze, a bonfire, and so much more. Concessions will be available. Most activities will be at the Thomas C. Masters Pavilion area. | The Place That Makes Us Documentary Saturday, 7pm
Free public screening of "The Place That Makes Us" hosted by Lit Youngstown as part of their 6th annual Fall Literary Festival! The screening will take place at The Youngstown Playhouse located at 600 Playhouse Lane. More info HERE. | Cars, Cats, & Canines at Angels for Animals Sunday, 11am-3pm
Fun for all ages with food, entertainment, animal shelter tours, a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and much more. The car show will take place in the parking lot of the main building. This year's event will showcase some of the best classics, muscle, street and exotic cars in the area. This is a non-judged event with no entry fee. Spectator parking will be at the South Range High School and transportation to and from the event will be provided by the Clipper Day Tripper. Entry to the show is free. Donations are very much appreciated! All proceed will go to support the mission at Angels for Animals in Canfield, OH. | TODAY - Rick Jackson
October 22 - Make a Difference Day
October 23 - Joey Stidom
October 25 - National Fine Art Appreciation Day
October 26 - Barry & Jen Lynch
October 26 - Ava D'Andrea
October is Head Start Awareness Month *If we don't have your special days, please let us know!!!*
Email the secretary at commonground.secretary@gmail.com. | ON OUR CALENDAR October 20-26, 2022 . . .
Today - GG Closed
Today, 9:30am - Apple Butter Prep
Today, 6:30pm - Praise Team
Friday, 9am - Ladies Bible Study
Friay, 9:30am - Apple Butter Prep
Friday, 10am - Crestview with GG
Friday, 6:30pm - Bartholomew LifeGroup
Saturday, 9:30am - Apple Butter Day
Saturday, 10am-12pm - 2nd Day of Giveaway
Saturday, 12-4pm - GG at Harbel's Market
Sunday, 9:30am - Sunday Class
Sunday, 9:30am - CLC Membership Class
Sunday, 10:15-10:45 - Fellowship Time
Sunday, 11am - Worship & Collide Kids Sunday Ministries
Sunday, After Worship - Cupcakes in Cafe for Joey
Sunday, 6pm - Young Adult LifeGroup
Weekdays, 8:30am-2:30pm - GG at Work
Tuesday, 10am - Tuesday LifeGroup
Wednesday, 10am - Prayer Group
Wednesday, 12pm - Exercise with GG
Wednesday, 6:30-7:30pm - Collide & 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. | |
