| Sunday's Service - January 16, 2022 | The featured Scripture is: 1 Peter 3:1-6
for Mike's message: Conduct of a Godly Wife. 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. ~~~ | | Bible Studies & Ministries | Sunday Morning Bible Study ~ 9:30am
Studying The Pilgrim's Progress Book Two: Christiana's Story Ladies Morning Bible Study ~ Friday, 9am
Twelve Extraordinary Women: How God Shaped Women of the Bible and What He Wants to Do with You by John MacArthur ~ Chapter 5 | Wednesday Morning Prayer Group
Meeting on Zoom for now.
Zoom Personal Meeting ID: 6936117456
Password: prayer | LifeGroups
Designed to help adults grow as Christ followers.
▪ Bartholomew LifeGroup: Resumes TOMORROW at 6:30pm
▪ Young LifeGroup: Resumes in January
▪ Weimer LifeGroup: Tuesdays, 10am
▪ Hileman LifeGroup: Resumes in February | | 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 ~ Resumes in February
Collide Kids Jr. ~ Collide Kids ~ Collide Middle School ~ Senior High | 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 wonderful. Continued prayers for those that are having a tough week. I pray the Holy Spirit comforts you right now, even as you read this, and I ask God’s blessing flow in your lives. He hears our prayers." "My WORD for this week is “CONTROL.” What has “control” or what have we given “control” to? Let us think on that one for a minute…. Some things that we deal with, we certainly have no “control” over. But there are those that we do. Sometimes we let negative thinking take “control” and it seems like we spiral from one negative thought into the next. Sometimes I let my desire for more food take “control” and not make the right decisions on my choices. We sometimes let the smallest part of our body, the tongue, “control” our words instead of letting the Holy Spirit be our guide. We sometimes let pride take “control” and not ask for forgiveness. We like to take “control” of a situation when we do not need to. God has it all under His “control.” He does not need our help. We just need to pray about it and let Him take care of us. We need to trust the Holy Spirit enough to take “control.” Reminds me of when a baby is starting to walk – they do not want to let go of your hand and possibly lose “control.” We need to learn to let go. The Holy Spirit has us covered. I pray we can all say this week – Holy Spirit – take “control.” We are letting go of everything that may be holding us back." "So here’s what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him. Don’t become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. You’ll be changed from the inside out. Readily recognize what he wants from you, and quickly respond to it. Unlike the culture around you, always dragging you down to its level of immaturity, God brings the best out of you, develops well-formed maturity in you." ~ Romans 12:1-2 (MSG) | Joint Directories Brand new updated directories will be available starting this Sunday. Stop by the front desk and pick up a copy so you can stay connected! Thank you for all the help you gave in getting this project completed. If you responded to request for info emails, filled out contact forms, proof-read the rough draft that was displayed in the Great Room, or helped in any other way, your contribution was deeply appreciated! | 2022 Ligonier Connect Discipleship Training The leadership of CLC/CGCC longs to see people grow in their walk with Christ and their knowledge of the Bible. As part of this mission, we are providing a year membership to Ligonier Connect at no cost to you! The trusted teachers of Ligonier Ministries offer hundreds of courses in: Biblical Studies, Christian Living, Church History, Theology, and Worldview & Culture. Enjoy taking courses online, whether in a small group or on your own. Sign up today in the Great Room at our Ligonier Connect table. A volunteer will be available to help you. | Help Wanted at the Rescue Mission John Muckridge asked that we share the news about a need at the Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley. They are in desperate need of cooks. A paid full-time and a paid part-time position are available. If interested, call Ron Starcher at 330-744-5485 for directions on filling out an application. | January Worship ~ Online & In-Person Pastor Mike Hileman ~ Sundays at 11:00am. We're excited to welcome you to Worship, in church and online! | www.goodnessgrows4all.org Our Mission Statement: To cultivate personal, social, and community growth through gardening, education, and opportunity for people of all abilities. ~~~ |  Seed List |  Aquarium Care |  Working on Clean-up | | |  CSA 2022 Planning | News of the Week We ended last week with lots of CSA planning, working on plotting out where things will be planted. It is always encouraging on these cold, winter days to think about the growing season! CSA information will be available before too long. This week began with working inside, organizing in the GG office, cleaning, moving donations to the warehouse, and doing puzzles. Wednesday's nicer weather took us outside to do some cleanup and to work on loading a dumpster with rubbish from the back greenhouses. We are working hard to get ready for Lamppost Farm to dismantle and move those greenhouses next month. Today we continued outside work and cleanup, plus we completed another satisfying puzzle. We are looking forward to celebrating Miss Rachel's birthday tomorrow, with an ice cream cake and lunch. Happy Birthday in advance, Rachel! | | Check out the newest edition of our newsletter. | 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 pick up at GG. Jungle Jam: Blueberry Jalapeno,
Cranberry Jalapeno, Hot, Cherry Habanero, Dragon
Juicy Jam: Cranberry Orange, Blueberry Lemonade We also have:
* Organic Catnip Toys ~ handmade here, with our catnip, cost - $4
* Dried Herbs ~ grown here this summer, dried by our crew, cost - donation | | OUTREACH and MISSION OPPORTUNITIES |  Jars needed for jam making. | 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, and rings are always needed and appreciated!
Our supply has almost run out, so we are very much in need of those items. Thank you! 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.
Pick up a brochure or use the handy-dandy donation jar. Every bit of spare change helps!
Sponsors needed for students in Masaka. Talk to Marilee to find out more. | School Has Reopened in Uganda! Please keep the teachers, staff, kids, and families in your prayers. | Coat & Clothing (& More!) Giveaway 2022 Please remind your friends and family members that we accept clean, useable donations that could help others. Donate all year, 8:30am-2:30pm during the week or on Sunday mornings. Donations can be left under the overhang at the back of the warehouse. | 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! ~~~ | Mill Creek Park Events Pix in the Park - a Winter Day
Saturday, January 15, 10am-Noon at the Suspension Bridge Parking Lot
Love photos of the Park? Want to learn how to take better photos? After learning basic photographic compositions, explore Lake Cohasset, the Suspension Bridge, Cascade Falls and the Artist's Trail in the winter. Bring a camera and/or cell phone, dress for the weather and wear hiking/winter boots. Call 330.740.7116 for details. Walk-ins welcome. Free. Full Moon Hike
Sunday, January 16, 5:30-7pm at the Lily Pond
Join a Park Educator for a January full moon hike. Learn about the plants and animals of winter and enjoy the peacefulness of a winter night. Moderate 2 miles. Registration required. Register online or call 330.740.7116 for details. No walk-ins. Please, no pets. Free. We recommend those who are not fully vaccinated to wear a mask and follow all other recommended CDC and Ohio Department of Health guidelines. Please do not attend a
program or event if you are feeling unwell. Thank you. | Family Days at the Butler Sunday, January 16, 1:30pm
Art lovers of all ages are invited to drop by for Family Days at The Butler Institute of American Art. This free monthly program appeals to children in preschool through primary grades with their families. Programming engages young visitors in "America’s Museum". Join artist and Butler docent, Sandy Trolio, for an afternoon of family tours, demonstrations, and art making.
Enjoy quality time with your family on a gallery scavenger hunt while exploring art and creativity.
For more information call 330.743.1107; ext. 1103. | American Red Cross Blood Drives Every day, blood donors help patients of all ages: accident and burn victims, heart surgery
and organ transplant patients, and those battling cancer. In fact, every two seconds,
someone in the U.S. needs blood. Register HERE. Tuesday, January 18, 11am-5pm
Poland Library
311 S. Main Street
Poland, OH 44514 Tuesday, January 18, 2-7pm
Canfield United Methodist Church
27 S. Broad Street
Canfield, OH 44406 | Family Art Workshops Online Anytime!
Have fun creating & learning from home with the creative collection of Family Art Workshops from WheatonArts! Great for all skill levels and ages, each video tutorial page is paired with engaging discussion questions and links for further learning. From macrame keychains to sugar glass sculptures, there's a creative project for everyone to try! New videos are added every month with more ideas to try at home. Bookmark Family Art Workshop or follow the YouTube Channel. Special thank you to PNC Arts Alive! for sponsoring this virtual programming. | Today - Public Radio Broadcasting Day
January 15 - National Pothole Day
January 16 - Rachel Vignon
January 17 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 18 - National Winnie the Pooh Day
January 19 - Janine Landis
January is National Mentoring Month *If we don't have your special days, please let us know!*
Email the secretary at commonground.secretary@gmail.com. | ON OUR CALENDAR January 13-19, 2022 . . .
Today, 6:30pm - Praise Team
Friday, 9am ~ Ladies Bible Study
Friday, 6:30pm ~ Bartholomew LifeGroup
Sunday, 9:30am ~ Bible Study
Sunday, 11am - In-Person & Online Worship & Collide Sunday Ministries
Monday - Office & GG Closed
Tuesday-Friday, 8:30am-2:30pm - GG at Work
Tuesday, 10am - Weimer LifeGroup
Wednesday, 10am - Morning Prayer Group on Zoom | 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. | |
