| Sunday's Service - October 24, 2021 | The featured Scripture is: 1 Peter 1:22-2:3
for Mike's message: Sojourners Part 10 ~ Growing in Love Join us Sunday ~ In-Person & Online
Worship at 11am Livestream available at: CGCC Facebook Page ~ CLC Facebook Page ~ CLC Website 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.
You can also check out the Media Library on the CLC website to watch recent sermons. 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. Following the current health guidelines, mask are optional here at the church.
We ask that you use your own discretion about what you feel is best
for you and your family regarding masks and social distancing. ~~~ | | Bible Studies & Ministries | Sunday Morning Bible Study ~ 9:30am
Studying 1 Thessalonians Ladies Morning Bible Study
Fridays at 9am, Discerning the Voice of God by Priscilla Shirer | Wednesday Morning Prayer Group ~ 10am
Participate in-person at the Jackson's or online via Zoom.
Zoom Personal Meeting ID: 6936117456
Password: prayer | LifeGroups
Designed to help adults grow as Christ followers.
▪ Bartholomew LifeGroup: Friday, 6:30pm
▪ Young LifeGroup: Sunday, 6pm
▪ Weimer LifeGroup: Tuesday, 10am
▪ Hileman LifeGroup: Wednesday, 6:30-7:30pm | | CGCC/CLC Children's Ministry | Collide Sunday ~ During Worship at 11am
* 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 Wednesday ~ 6:30-7:30pm
* Collide Kids Jr. ~ Ages 3-PreK
* Collide Kids ~ Grades 1-4
* Collide Middle School ~ Grades 5-8 | Collide Kids & Families Fall Fun Night Thanks to all who helped to make this
a fun-filled event! You make each Wednesday evening special! | Senior High LifeGroup ~ Next Meeting October 27 Grades 9-12, will meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 5:30-6:30pm. Any students who want to stay after to help during the 6:30-7:30pm Collide Kids hour are welcome! | Old-Fashioned Apple Butter Making THIS Saturday, October 23, 9:30am to ??
Come join in the fun at this special event, a first for Common Ground Church Community, Connecting Life Church, and Goodness Grows! Guided by Sally & Fred Carrier, Jen Shannon, and their long family tradition of apple butter making over a roaring fire, we'll be working to create this seasonal delight. Participants will be able to take some home and Goodness Grows will use the rest for fundraising! The end time is stated as a question because we just don't know. A possible estimate has the event concluding about 7pm, but it could be earlier or later. YOU are enthusiastically invited to join in anytime throughout the day to help! Volunteers ~ make sure to get your name on the list so you can receive a jar of apple butter. NOTE ~ Volunteers needed to help peel apples. Stop by today or tomorrow to help, before 2:30pm. Thank you very much for the donations of apples, jars, lids/rings, and sugar!
We could still use more apples and jars/lids/rings. | Giveaway ~ Part 2! The warehouse will be open to make the rest of the items available THIS SATURDAY from 9am-12pm. Send your friends, family, and neighbors to check it out. There's lots of clothes, shoes, puzzles, purses/bags, gravy boats, mugs, fabric, and other useful items left. We would love to help meet as many needs as possible! | THANK YOU Volunteers! Last Saturday was a smashing success! Once again, volunteers turned out and the community showed up! It was a very rewarding day, full of great people, an important service opportunity, and heartwarming fellowship. Thanks to all who helped in any way, before, during, and after this annual event! You are all appreciated! | | Just a Glimpse of the Big Day | Tryptophan Triple Turkey Drive! CGCC/CLC is going to give Thanksgiving Dinner to 35 Families!
Men's Catalyst Ministry will host the Drive-Thru Giveaway Saturday, November 20, 11am-1pm.
We are taking TURKEY donations now until November 14th.
Please visit our Donation Board for other items. | 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 this week finds you blessed. Cool crisp mornings and beautiful sunny afternoons in the Northeast – love this weather and time of year. Just have a hard time keeping up on what to wear when we leave the house, huh? It would be A-OK if the weather stayed this way. I am so good with it. All the beauties around us God created for us to enjoy. We are so spoiled by God. He loves us so much and wants only the best for us." "Which brings me to my WORD for the week, “PORTION.” I did some research to find out my thought of “portion” wasn't exactly what I had initially thought. My thinking on “portion” was more like in terms of just a piece. The Hebrew definition for “portion” is inheritance. How about that! God is our “PORTION,” OUR INHERITANCE. Not just a piece but ALL! How exciting is that? He wants us to have it all. We are complete in Him. He is the only “portion” we will ever need. Our “portion” is overflowing - way more than we can ever imagine. We need to adjust our thinking from not just a “portion” but the whole “portion” God has for us. I pray the Holy Spirit lets us see the whole pie, so to speak, not just what we think our “portion” may be. Let us take hold of our “portion” the “portion” God has for us. Rise above – take our place in Him. Joint heirs with Jesus. Have a wonderful, blessed week full of “portion” overflowing." Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed,
Because His compassions fail not.
They are new every morning;
Great is Your faithfulness.
“The Lord is my portion,” says my soul,
“Therefore I hope in Him!”
~ Lamentations 3:22-24 (NKJV) | New Info on Round Table Grab a pamphlet in the Great Room to learn about an important new service in Mahoning County. The Mahoning County Special Needs Registry is a voluntary service open to all citizens with special needs who reside in Mahoning County. The registry is for any person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities due to a physical and/or intellectual disability who resides, attends school, or works in Mahoning County. Learn more HERE. These pamphlets came to us thanks to the Beaver Township Trustees. (Thanks, Ron!) They also shared some info about home and roof programs available to any Mahoning County homeowner through the YNDC. This is not limited to Youngstown residents. This info is also on the round table. | October Worship ~ Online & In-Person Pastor Mike Hileman ~ Sundays at 11:00am
We're excited to welcome you to Worship, in church and online! ~~~ | Thanksgiving Meal Pick-Up Saturday, November 20, 11am-1pm | www.goodnessgrows4all.org Our Mission Statement: To cultivate personal, social, and community growth through gardening, education, and opportunity for people of all abilities. ~~~ | News of the Week Last Friday was a special day because intern Cameron came to visit and have lunch with us! We love it when friends come to spend time here. Thanks, Cam! We have been enjoying more butterfly releases. These are always fun and exciting. Everyone wanted a chance to have these flying friends land on them this time! This week has given us plenty of good weather for outside work, as we continue to get the fields and beds ready for winter. You're always invited to stop by and see what tasks we are up to...and join in on the fun. Today we will be starting to peel apples and tomorrow we will be making applesauce, all for Saturday's Apple Butter Making. You are welcome to come join in the pre-event preparation fun! What makes today even more fun than apple peeling is our special lunch with Pastor Mike. He is smoking a turkey so that we can have a feast together! Thanks, Pastor Mike! We look forward to your arrival! Tomorrow we say good-bye to Kelly, as she will be starting a new job getting hands-on experience being a baker. We will truly miss having her here with us daily, but we know this is a great opportunity for her, as she figures out her plans for the future. Thanks for everything, Kel!! You always have a home here at GG!!!! | We Are Collecting... GG is collecting egg shells, egg cartons, plastic grocery bags, and coffee grounds. Please leave cartons and bags at the front desk. Egg shells and coffee grounds can be placed in the new black wastebasket to the left of the pew by the Café. Thank you for the items that have already come in! | Jungle Jam & Juicy Jam Jungle Jam and Juicy Jam are available in several flavors at Reach for the STARS in Salem and in Columbiana at the Chamber of Commerce office. We are also glad to arrange a jam pick up at GG. Jungle Jam: Blueberry Jalapeno, Hot, Cherry Habanero, Peach Habanero, Dragon
Juicy Jam: Peach Lemonade | | OUTREACH and MISSION OPPORTUNITIES | Goodness Grows The non-profit ministry of Common Ground Church Community, 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 would like to donate to our program, monetary donations as well as donations of regular mouth 8oz. canning jars, lids, rings, and white sugar are always needed and appreciated! Volunteers welcome! | 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. Check out the Rock Kidz table in the Great Room.
T-shirts for sale ~ $12.00
Sponsors are needed for children in Masaka. | Coat & Clothing (& More!) Giveaway...2022 The warehouse will be open for a second Giveaway Day this Saturday, since we still have items left. Then we will contact other organizations who could use whatever remains. THEN ~ collecting for 2022 begins! Remember, we collect useable, clean items all year in preparation for the fall event! Remind your friends and family members that we love donations that could help others! | 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! ~~~ | | Family Fun at Boardman Park Friday, Saturday, and Sunday | Fall Color Hike at Beaver Creek State Park Saturday, October 23, 10am-12pm
12021 Echo Dell Rd, East Liverpool, OH 43920
Meet the Park Naturalist in the main parking lot near the Pioneer Village for a hike through the fall foliage. We'll hike the Dogwood Trail. The hike is moderate, with some elevation and will last about 1.5 hours. Wear hiking boots! | All Inclusive Trunk or Treat at the Canfield Fairgrounds October 23, 10am-1:30pm
Friends will special needs will be invited to come from 10-11:30am
All other trick or treaters will be invited to come from 12-1:30 pm Miss Dana's Diamonds and Elisa's Entourage proudly present the 4th Annual All Inclusive Trunk or Treat sponsored by Rulli Brothers and Meyers Family Insurance. This event will benefit The Walnut Grove and The Autism Society of the Mahoning Valley. (This event will be rain or shine. Cars will be parking inside for coverage from rain and snow.) All are invited to attend. There will be candy and non candy items for those with food allergies and special needs. People with special needs, both adults and children, will be free. General admission will be a $5 donation at the time of registration. For faster registration, please pre register and buy your tickets online. Day of will be allowed this year and paper tickets are now available at Canfield, Boardman, and Poland Stone Fruit Company locations. If you are interested in decorating a car and passing out non-candy and candy, please register here: https://forms.gle/WEjTixdpunQb8oKh9 Registration is $50 for a business and free for non-profits or community members. | DEA Drug Takeback Day Saturday, October 23, 10am-2pm
Beaver Police Department
601 W South Range Rd, North Lima, Ohio 44452
Bring your unused Rx and drop them in the drop box in Beaver PD lobby. No liquids. | Sadie's Dog Food Drive Saturday, October 23, 11am-3pm
Thompson Park Rd, East Liverpool, OH 43920
This collection/donation will be made in memory of Board President Ms. Wells' dog Sadie, who recently crossed the Rainbow Bridge. We will be in the upper circle collecting food, treats, toys, blankets, and monetary donations to benefit the Columbiana Dog Pound in memory of Sadie. | Autumn Kids Paint- Inspired by Matisse STAGE LEFT PLAYERS, INC
234 East Lincoln Way, Lisbon, Ohio 44432
Saturday, October 23rd from 1-3pm, ten kids in grades 6-9 will enjoy two hours of creative painting and sipping cider (or apple juice) with Artist and Educator Jacob Ward who will share the wonder of autumn's apples, Henri Matisse style. Your easel, canvas and paint will be ready for you on the Trinity Playhouse stage, and two hours later you will leave with your apple painting, and a better understanding and appreciation for the art of master Henri Matisse. Class limited to 10. (Masks required.) Seeking sponsors for participants. If you wish to sponsor a child, paste the following URL in a new browser window and follow the link to make your tax deductible donation https://stageleftplayers.networkforgood.com/events/35266-autumn-paint-sip That night, there is also an Autumn Paint & Sip with Jacob Ward for adults only, from 7-9:30pm. Info and tickets here: Adult's Event Email StageLefftSeats@gmail.com for more information. | | North Lima Trunk & Treat This Saturday | October is Pastor Appreciation Month. You are invited to take the opportunity in the coming days
to encourage and bless Pastor Mike for his service. There is a basket for cards or notes of appreciation on the round table in the Great Room. It will remain there for the rest of October. And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you
with knowledge and understanding. ~ Jeremiah 3:15 (KJV) ~~~ | TODAY - National Pets for Veterans Day
October 23 - Make a Difference Day
October 24 - Emily Faulkner
October 26 - Barry & Jen Lynch
October 26 - Ava D'Andrea
October 27 - National Black Cat Day
October is Pastor Appreciation Month *If we don't have your special days, please let us know!* | ON OUR CALENDAR October 21-27, 2021 . . .
Weekdays, 8:30am-2:30pm - GG at Work
Tonight, 6:30pm - Praise Team
Friday, 9am - Ladies Bible Study
Friday, 6:30pm - Bartholomew LifeGroup
Saturday, 9am-12pm - Giveaway ~ Part 2!
Saturday, 9:30am-7pm(??) - Apple Butter Making
Sunday, 9:30am - Bible Study
Sunday, 11am - In-Person & Online Worship and Collide Sunday Ministries
Sunday, 6pm - Young LifeGroup
Tuesday, 10am - Weimer LifeGroup
Wednesday, 10am - Prayer Group
Wednesday, 5:30-6:30pm - Senior High LifeGroup
Wednesday, 6pm - Session Meeting
Wednesday, 6:30-7:30pm - Collide Wednesday & 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. | |
