| Sunday's Service ~ February 19, 2023 | The featured Scripture is: Philippians 2:13
for Mike's message: God at Work in You. | 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. ~~~ | | Bible Studies & Ministries | Sunday Morning Bible Study ~ 9:30am
Studying the Book of Genesis. Ladies Morning Bible Study ~ Fridays, 9am
Enough by Sharon Jaynes | Wednesday Morning Prayer Group
10am at the Jackson's and on Zoom
Personal Meeting ID: 6936117456 / Password: prayer | LifeGroups ▪ Young Adult LifeGroup: Sunday, 6pm
▪ Tuesday LifeGroup: Tuesday, 10am
▪ Bartholomew LifeGroup: Friday, 6:30pm
▪ Hileman LifeGroup: Wednesday, 6:30pm | Courageous Men's Ministry Outing ~ Saturday, February 25 We hope you can join us for a night of food, fellowship, and faith at New Springfield Church of God's "Wild Game Dinner." Gather with 300 men from around the tri-county area for this event that encourages the outdoors and our faith. The cost is $20 with money due by this Sunday. If you cannot afford the ticket, please see Jason Parry and we will help you get there! Doors open at 5pm and dinner will begin at 6pm. There will be raffles for hunting and fishing gear as well, for those interested. Courageous Men's Night is held on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month from 6-7:30pm. | | CGCC/CLC Children's Ministry | Collide Sunday ~ During Worship
* Nursery Care (Newborn-3 in Nursery)
* Collide Kids Jr. (Ages 3-6 in Sprouts Room)
Collide Kids Church (Grades 1-4) will resume in March | Collide Wednesday Kids from age 3 - Grade 8 are encouraged to join in for fun and inspiring Gospel centered learning. Parents and caregivers are invited to participate in the Hileman LifeGroup at the same time.
Collide and LifeGroup are held weekly from 6:30-7:30pm, through the end of April. Collide Wednesday Family Potluck Dinner
~ This Wednesday - 6:00-7:30pm ~
Everyone please bring a dish, side, or dessert to share with all.
NOTE: Due to the potluck, we will be starting a half hour earlier than usual. * Collide Kids Jr. ~ Ages 3-PreK
* Collide Kids ~ Grades 1-4
* Collide Middle School ~ Grades 5-8 | 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! | 2023 Church Directories Available Grab your new, updated church directory this week!
They are available at the front desk.
If you would prefer a pdf sent to you by
email, let Jen Lynch know. | Sign Up Sheets on the Bulletin Board Don't miss checking out the large, silver info board in the Great Room. All sorts of church and community information is always available there. If you are on the look-out for the Courageous Men's Night Outing sign up or the sign up sheet to indicate your interest in being part of a new Mission Team, head to the bulletin board when you are here next. Pens are available below the sign up sheets. | New Our Daily Bread Available The March/April/May edition of this daily devotional is located in various spots in the Great Room. Pick one up for yourself and take one home to share with a friend. | Encouragement Thank you to Marcia Kreps for sharing and Darla Smith for writing these weekly bits of encouragement. "I pray you have had a wonderful Valentine’s Day. If you don’t have a Valentine – just remember – Jesus is our everyday Valentine. He is so sweet! We never need candy. Jesus is our everything. Oh how sweet it is to trust Him in all we do. He is our never failing – never heart breaking – never disappointing Love." "My WORD for this week is “GUARD.” We need to “guard” our heart. Our heart is so precious. God designed our bodies so that the sternum protects and helps “guard” our heart. He thought so much of us even before He formed us – He wanted only His protection over us. We sometimes get hurt emotionally if we don’t “guard” our heart. Now that doesn’t mean not to love – but it does mean to be more aware and cautious. Our heart can sometimes get hardened from time after time emotional hurt to it. Let us be careful not to let that happen. The Holy Spirit will be our comfort and peace through ALL things. He will help “guard” us from harm. Be careful not to “guard” our hearts too much that we forget to show Jesus's love to everyone we come in contact with. He is depending on us – to love one another – just as He loves us. Let’s not let Him down. Dear Jesus – help us “guard” our heart perfectly, keeping harm out and letting Your love flow." "Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life." ~ Proverbs 4:23 (NLT) | February Worship ~ Online & In-Person Pastor Mike Hileman ~ Sundays at 11am
Austin Young, Pastoral Intern, will be delivering the message on February 26th.
We're excited to welcome you to Worship, in church and online! ~~~ | Quarterly Church Potluck Luncheons Scheduled The Deacons have planned some food and fellowship time into our church calendar and we are already looking forward to these delicious days! Mark your calendars now so you can stay after Worship to enjoy lunch with your church family.
March 12
June 11
September 10
December 3
Sign up sheets will be available before each potluck. | Ladies Spring Tea Saturday, March 18, 1-3pm Ladies of all ages are invited to join us for a spring tea party. Sign up sheets and more info
on the tea table - please check it out this Sunday. We hope you save this date and join in the 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 have been outside working and hiking a bunch this week. Although it is still very early in the year, we've seen some signs of spring...like the buds in the middle picture above! We've also been busy cleaning up trash as well as fallen branches. Rachel even got the tractor out to dig up some more "buried treasure" trash. The interesting find of the week is in the picture to the left. We would love to hear your guesses as to what it is! Our crew made a Sam's Club run on Monday. It was a beautiful day for a drive. While out and about, we also found some more seeds and some lovely seed potatoes. We cannot wait for planting to begin! On Wednesday, we enjoyed time with some special guests and celebrated Tori's birthday. (Happy Birthday, Tori Snyder!!!) It is always fun when we get to celebrate one of our crew. Thanks to Nancy and Sue for the delicious birthday goodies. Next week will be a four day week for us. Goodness Grows will be closed on Monday for Presidents' Day. We are all looking forward to next Thursday since it is another Cooking with Pastor Mike Day! Our plan is to create another big pot of soup, vegetable beef this time. We will definitely share pictures of the fun and deliciousness. | Jungle Jam & Juicy Jam Available at Reach for the STARS in Salem, in Columbiana at Harbel's Market,
Living Luxe Designs, and the Chamber of Commerce, and here at GG. Jungle Jam: - $7 - Blueberry Jalapeno, Cranberry Jalapeno,
Hot, Cherry Habanero, Pineapple Habanero,
Peach Habanero, Dragon Juicy Jam: - $7 - Cranberry Orange We also have:
Organic Catnip Toys ~ handmade here, with our catnip, cost - $4
Handmade Wine Cork Cat Toys ~ designed by our clients, cost - $1
Apple Butter ~ $5 & $10 jars
GG T-Shirt ~ $15 assorted sizes
CSA 2023 ~ Info on GG table & website. | Apple Butter Still Available
We have sold quite a bit of apple butter, and we plan to use some in an upcoming GG lunch,
but there are still some jars available for you! Did you know that apple butter is great for way
more than just spreading on toast or biscuits? (Although it is pretty spectacular like that!) From
pie, to chicken, to coffee cake, to smoked pork...apple butter is a very versatile ingredient!
Check out these recipes and stock up on our apple butter before it runs out.
Apple Butter Uses
Irresistible Recipes Ladies Tea Ideas
Apple butter is perfect for creating treats for the church tea time!
Check out these ideas for some inspiration.
Tea Sandwiches
Tea Cake
Scones | | OUTREACH & MISSION OPPORTUNITIES |  Be a part of it! Sign up on the bulletin board. | Church Mission Team The Elders are seeking individuals with a heart for Missions, both to serve on a team that will work to facilitate opportunities for the church to advance the Gospel and meet the needs of the lost, the poor, and the broken both near and far. If you are interested, please sign up on the bulletin board. (All regular attendees are welcome to sign up). Elders will review the sign-up sheet and appoint five persons to serve. Elder Ben St. John will oversee the Mission Team. Thank you for your prayerful consideration. | 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. | 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 new photos on the display board on the RKU table! | October Coat & Clothing (& More!) Giveaway We accept donations of clean, useful items all year. Drop them off under the overhang at the back of the warehouse or pop them into 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 as well as any boxes that you can save. ~~~ | Heroes & Halos 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! ~~~ | Beaver Creek State Park Winter Hike Saturday, 10am
Event by Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Beaver Creek State Park, and Ohio State Parks
• Meet at the parking lot in the main park.
• 3.5 miles on Upper Vondergreen Trail/intermediate hike.
• A hiking stick, sturdy shoes, weather appropriate clothing, and water are recommended.
Beaver Creek State Park, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in eastern Ohio, is one of Ohio's most scenic parks. Address: 12021 Echo Dell Rd, East Liverpool, OH | Great Backyard Bird Count & I Heart Birds at Harbel's The Great Backyard Bird Count ~ The adventure starts Saturday at 11am!
Meet at Harbel's Barn. This is a GLOBAL event sponsored by Cornell lab of Ornithology, The Audubon Society, & Bird Canada. Download the APPs ebirdand Merlin. There's likely mud, so wearing mud boots is suggested. We have high-quality birding binoculars on loan from ODNR Wildlife Division and copious amounts of resources to help you fall in love with birds! *Let us know whooo whoooos joining us! I Heart Birds ~ Saturday, 12-4pm
Harbel's Barn hosts local birding enthusiasts, Roger's Mill, Beaver Creek Wildlife Education. Come learn. Purchase everything you need for your backyard bird habitat just in time for spring migration. A portion of our proceeds benefit Birds of Flight Sanctuary in Canfield, Ohio. | | Workshop at the East Palestine Library | Lamppost Farm Seed Swap Saturday, 2-4pm
Lamppost Farm is located at 14900 Market St, Columbiana, OH.
Come join us for this year's seed swap! Mingle around a hot beverage and share seeds and conversation with one another. Then go home and grow your own food, herbs and flowers!
Please label your seeds with details: date collected or purchased; hybrid, open pollinated or heirloom. And bring containers or baggies. | Family Day at Youngstown's Butler Institute of American Art The activities start promptly at 1:30pm. Families should arrive at that time to participate as this is not an open house program. FREE interactive and fun educational program appeals to children in preschool through primary grades with their families. This program encourages families to spend quality time together for an afternoon of family tours, demonstrations, and art making. Families will enjoy a gallery scavenger hunt while exploring art and creativity. No registration is required. | February 17 - National Caregivers Day
February 18 - Great Backyard Bird Count
February 20 - Presidents' Day
February 20 - Jack & Nancy Snyder
February 22 - Ash Wednesday
February 22 - Gene Lewis
February is National Bird Feeding Month *If we don't have your special days, please let us know!!!* Email the secretary at commonground.secretary@gmail.com. | ON OUR CALENDAR February 16-22, 2023 . . .
Weekdays, 8:30am-2:30pm - Goodness Grows at Work
Friday, 9am - Ladies Bible Study
Friday, 6:30pm - Bartholomew LifeGroup
Sunday, 9:30am - Bible Study
Sunday, 10:15am - Fellowship Time
Sunday, 11am - Worship, Nursery, & Collide Kids Jr.
Sunday, 6pm - Young Adult LifeGroup
Monday - Office & GG Closed
Monday, 6:30pm - Session & Elders Meeting
Tuesday, 10am - LifeGroup
Wednesday, 10am - Prayer Group
Wednesday, 6:00-7:30pm - Family Potluck, 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. | |
