Sunday Service ~ July 7, 2024 Cooper Smith, a recent Bible college graduate, will be preaching this Sunday. Cooper comes to us on the recommendation of Matt Fabian, who preached for us in June. | 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 Not meeting this week. 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 Darla Smith "July 4 - Freedom Day! Take time to reflect on the freedom we have because of those who fought for our country. Some gave all so we could have the freedom we enjoy today. Thank you to our Savior Jesus who sacrificed His life so we can have eternal life with Him. Oh, what love!" "My WORD for the week is “IMPACT.” The definition of the word is a significant or major effect. Made me start to think – what “impact” are we making for the kingdom? Some of us are really stepping out and doing our part while others may be sitting on the bench as a spectator. The Holy Spirit wants us ALL to “impact” those we encounter every day. How can we do that, you ask? Well, it could be as simple as a smile to really make someone’s day. Or when is the last time we invited someone to lunch or bought them a cup of coffee or beverage of choice? When we say we will pray for someone – do we do it right then? Stop what we are doing and get down to business. I am so thankful for the ways my church reaches out to “impact” the community around us. This is such a fantastic ministry that goes beyond our church walls to make a difference in people’s lives. If we can all catch a glimpse of how much more the Holy Spirit has planned for us to do if we just listen to His voice. Watch and listen for those opportune times to “impact” others in our day to day. I am excited to see what is around the next bend – aren’t you? Holy Spirit, lead us!" | Summer Worship ~ In-Person Sundays at 11am We're excited to welcome you to Worship! Common Ground & Goodness Grows will be closed on July 4th & 5th in observance of Independence Day. Communion Sunday will be next week, July 14. ~~~ | www.goodnessgrows4all.org Our Mission Statement: To cultivate personal, social, and community growth through gardening, education, and opportunity for people of all abilities. | From last Friday to yesterday, GG accomplished a lot. Now everyone is enjoying a well-deserved few days off! Our adventures included delivering tables to Tori's house for the celebration of Jack Snyder's graduation (Congratulations. Jack!!!), enjoying lunch at Pizza Hut, making some baby bunny friends, continuing work on the new raised bed area, garden care, and a wonderful harvest for the second day of the CSA season. Additionally, our most dedicated volunteer, Miss Nicolette Vignon, was back to help this week. Thanks, Nicolette! | Next week will see us in the kitchen for some jam making, as we get ready for the July 13 Youngstown Flea. If you are in the area, you really should check out this phenomenal local market. Never know what you might find, plus you'll get to see Kitty and sample some Jungle Jam! | 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! ~~~ | Next Week - Rescue Mission Fundraiser | Today - Independence Day ~ Happy Birthday to the USA! July 8 - National Blueberry Day July 10 - Teddy Bear Picnic Day July is National Bison 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 4-10, 2024 . . . Today & Tomorrow - Office & GG Closed Sunday, 11am - Worship Weekdays, 8:30am-2:30pm - Goodness Grows at Work | 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. | |