| Sunday Service ~ July 30, 2023 | The featured Scripture is: John 4:7-10
for Mike's message: Personal Evangelism 101: Identify Spiritual Needs. Sunday's service will be outside in the courtyard. Park like normal, head into the building,
walk straight back past the desk to the hallway, and go out the door. Chairs and canopies
will be set up or you can bring your own. Collide Kids classes will not meet. | 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's 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. | | 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 1, August 15, & August 29 | | CGCC/CLC Children's Ministry | Collide Sunday ~ Classes Not Meeting This Week 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) | Stellar VBS Mission Thank you for supporting our VBS mission project for 2023!
Together we raised $252 to go to The Brightside Project, as they strive to equip and empower children to reach their full potential. We are so thankful to know that all those donations will help them show Columbiana County children that, even in the darkest of times, there is a Brightside! Thanks for helping us *Shine Jesus' Light*!! | Family Fun Night Thanks to all who helped celebrate VBS on Friday night! We had a great time together,
showing families what the week meant and enjoying fun treats outside. | 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 God’s blessings have been flowing in your lives this week. The weather has been fabulous here in Ohio – Summer at its best. I have three volunteer sunflowers that came up in my garden this year, right next to the cucumbers that we have climbing a fence. Well, not to be outdone – the sunflowers are around 5ft high now and the cucumbers are following suit. They are at least that tall if not higher. Our cucumbers this year are going well. God’s wonderful ways He takes care of us even through gardening is simply amazing. We are so blessed!" "My WORD for this week is “BUILT.” Usually used to describe something like a building, bridge, road, house – etc. I want to know what we are “built” with? Reminds me of the fable of the three little pigs. When the big bad wolf came to each one’s house and huffed and puffed – what happened? You all know the story. Are our lives “built” on a firm foundation? When life happens and we all know it does – how do we act/react to it? Do we run away or retreat or do we face it head on with the Holy Spirit on our side? Do we stand for truth? Or do we just give in to the doubts and fears of not knowing what will come? I pray we all will grab hold of ALL THE PROMISES we have given to us in God’s Word and stand strong. Keep the faith, hold onto hope, never give up, keep pressing on towards our prize, which is our heavenly home with Jesus. Oh, what is in store for us? It is beyond anything we can ever imagine. If we need to reinforce our “built” with encouragement from others – reach out to one another with love. We are all here to admonish and “build” each other up. We are all in this together, with the Holy Spirit at the helm. Let us keep pressing on!" “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock.” ~ Matthew 7:24-25 (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. | July & August Worship ~ Online & In-Person Pastor Mike Hileman ~ Sundays at 11am We're excited to welcome you to Worship, in church and online! ~~~ | Outdoor Worship THIS SUNDAY - 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. ~~~ | Fall Fest News November 4th, 12-4pm
Mark your calendars and spread the word! Games, wagon rides, music, face painting, crafts, pumpkin carving story, food, & more. We invite folks of all ages to join in for fellowship and fun! | www.goodnessgrows4all.org Our Mission Statement: To cultivate personal, social, and community growth through gardening, education, and opportunity for people of all abilities. | We ended last week with a pizza & cupcake picnic outside. We were celebrating our intern Liam and client Tori. Friday marked Tori's 10 year anniversary of working at GG! Congratulations, Tori, we are so glad you are part of the GG family! Friday was also Liam's last day with us for this summer and we are sure going to miss him! We look forward to having Liam return to GG next summer! Monday and Tuesday had us focused on weeding. There really is always plenty of weeding to do on a farm or in a garden. You are abslutely invited to join us for weeding fun whenever you have time. And, despite the fact that weeding can be tedious, we always do have fun, laugh a lot, and even play music for everyone to enjoy. Along with the weeding, we also got more planting done, getting new rounds of beets, greens, and more going. Yesterday we spent much of the day in the courtyard, getting it ready for the church to use on Sunday. We weeded and weed whacked, mowed, swept and power washed, and moved chairs and canopies to the hallway. We made sure to take plenty of air conditioning and water breaks. We also had a visit from our friend Tanner and his dad. They brought a ton of donations for the October Giveaway and Tanner stayed for a while to hang out. We love visitors! Today is CSA day, our busiest day of the week. We are excited to have McMaster Farms corn as part of the shares. We think they have the best sweet corn around! Some of our crew has been busy making fresh basil pesto with our own basil. It sure smells good around here! | | Thanks to All Who Have Started Bringing Compost Items! Keep 'em Coming! | 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 Words from Marilee:
"Our final Sunday in Masaka was spectacular. We got to worship, praise God and share with our beloved brothers and sisters in Uganda. What a blessing all of them have been to us. They welcomed us with open arms and loved us mightily. We got to see Olivia who we had just visited in prison days before, released from prison and bring her husband with her to church. They both gave their hearts to the Lord. What a mighty, powerful God we serve. Praise His mighty name. Yet we had to say goodbye for now which made us sad. But we will see them again. Thank you for 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?
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! |  Donations coming in!! THANK YOU!! | Pantry Staples Bags for Giveaway 2023
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!! | 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! ~~~ | Disney Frozen Jr. Friday at 7pm, Saturday & Sunday at 2pm
At The Columbiana Cultural Collective
The Squeaky Wheel Theater Company's Summer Theater Drama Camp presents Disney Frozen Jr.! Our cast is comprised of our areas brightest youth, ages 5-11. See them shine on stage July 28-30th. A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen Jr. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen Jr. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart! Tickets available online or at the door. $15 each. | Evening Market Saturday, 4-8pm
Event by Back Home Market and Cafe at the Supplement Station
Over 50 local vendors will be set up for this market. Something for all ages! | Boardman Park Presents Family Nights in the Park Saturday, 6pm
A free family event featuring local bands, movies, entertainers, and wagon rides. Activities begin at 6pm. Music begins at 6:30pm. Entertainers begin at 8:15pm. Family-friendly movie starts at 9pm. This Saturday will be featuring Rudy & The Professionals. Independence Day Celebration Fireworks have been rescheduled for this date. The fireworks display will take place at 9:30pm. | August Fun at Columbiana Library Starting August 1
Young Adult Creative Kits for Grades 5-12
Each month we will have take and make kits that will allow young adults to show their creativity! All kits come with a fun snack and all kits are available while supplies last. The August kit is
S’mores in a Bag. | TODAY - James Crawford
TODAY - Phil Bartholomew
July 28 - World Nature Conservation Day
July 30 - Bob Rupert
July 31 - World Park Ranger Day
August 1 - Kitty Kromer
August 1 - Matt & Bonnie Andrusewicz
August is Family Fun Month If we don't have your special days,
please let us know!!! Email the secretary at commonground.secretary@gmail.com. | ON OUR CALENDAR July 27-August 2, 2023 . . .
Weekdays, 8:30am-2:30pm - Goodness Grows at Work
Today, 4-7pm - CSA Pick Up (Weekly & Bi-Weekly)
Friday, 9am - Ladies Bible Study
Friday, 6pm - Saturday, 10am - Church Reserved
Sunday - Benevolence Sunday
Sunday, 9:30am - Bible Study
Sunday, 10:15am - Fellowship Time
Sunday, 11am - Outdoor Worship
Sunday, 6pm - Young Adult LifeGroup
Tuesday, 10am - LifeGroup
Tuesday, 6pm - CLC Elders Meeting
Wednesday, 10am - Prayer Group
Wednesday, 10am - GG at Fitness For All | 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. | |
