| Sunday's Service - May 15, 2022 | The featured Scripture is: 1 Peter 4:15-19
for Pastor Mike's message: Facing Fiery Trials. 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
A study of the Book 1st John
After 1st John, we will continue on through 2nd & 3rd John. | Wednesday Morning Prayer Group ~ 10am
At the Jackson's and on Zoom
Personal Meeting ID: 6936117456
Password: prayer | LifeGroups Designed to help adults grow as Christ followers.
▪ Young LifeGroup: Sundays, 6pm
▪ Weimer LifeGroup: Tuesdays, 10am
▪ Bartholomew LifeGroup: Fridays, 6:30pm - Not meeting this week. (NOTE: The Bartholomew LifeGroup will meet the rest of this month, with the exception of May 13. For the months of June/July/August, regular meetings will be paused and an activity will be scheduled monthly.) | | 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) ~~~ | 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 you have been able to enjoy the beautiful sunshine we have had the past few days. Seems to always make things better. I know my little seedlings love to feel the kiss of warmth on them. Again, I am amazed by how God lets us enjoy His glory in just the littlest things. I encourage you to take time to appreciate it all. God has blessed us so much – He loves to lavish us with good things. How awesome is that?" "My Word for this week is “LIMIT.” Life has many “limits." There are time “limits,” speed “limits,” weight “limits,” age “limits” and most for good reason. But what “limits” are we missing? God wants us to know His power has no “limit.” His Presence has no “limit.” His love for us has no “limit.” He has so much more for all of us to experience, encounter, enjoy with Him. We sometimes get in the way and “limit” what He wants to do through us. Holy Spirit, teach us to experience your Presence to the fullest – without “limit.” Nothing is impossible with Him. Use us to reach others in love and encouragement. Like the Carrie Underwood song, Jesus – take the wheel and let us release the “limit” we have put on you. Take us to another level in you! We are ready to live our life to Your Fullest – without “limit." I pray we soar this week!" “How great is our Lord! His power is absolute! His understanding is beyond comprehension!"
~ Psalm 147:5 (NLT) | New Our Daily Bread Available The June-July-August edition is ready for you in the Great Room.
Take one home and one to pass on to a family member or friend. | May Worship ~ Online & In-Person Pastor Mike Hileman ~ Sundays at 11:00am.
We're excited to welcome you to Worship, in church and online! ~~~ | | Benevolence Sunday ~ May 29 | Vacation Bible School 2022 Group's Monumental VBS
Celebrating God's Greatness
6:30-8pm, July 18-22 Online VBS registration is open to make signing up easy. Invite your friends & family to join this adventure! REGISTER today. The big week will be here before you know it! Please prayerfully consider being a VBS volunteer. Volunteer forms are available on the VBS table in the Great Room. | 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 We have been crazy busy here this week, after ending last week working inside because of rain. It sure has been nice to be outside in the sunshine! Our crew has been mulching the fields, planting, and watering. Before we know it, things will be growing and sprouting all over. It sure does take a lot of work to get to the harvesting goodness part of farming! We had a great time this past Saturday at the Youngstown Flea and Harbel's Market. We met many fantastic people and made all sorts of connections. Big thanks to everyone who came out to see us! Now we look forward to June, when we will be back out in the community meeting people and showing what our amazing crew can do! Would you like to see what we do? Have a desire to join in on the fun and satisfaction of a job well done? Just remember...we love volunteers! Help us weed and/or plant. Join us for a nature walk. Share/teach a skill or hobby. Drop in for lunch and conversation. We would love for YOU to get involved! | Celebrating a Job Well Done! Our crew worked very hard to take down the back greenhouses. We would not have finished so quickly if it wasn't for these hard-working young people, along with the energetic leadership team of Rachel Vignon and Mike Ashby. Mike spent a week leading this group on the dismantling and was so impressed by their efforts that he suggested to Session that they deserved a special treat. Session certainly agreed, so Dr. Pat Shannon arranged a Handel's ice cream sundae party for them. A delicious and happy time was had by all! Thanks to Dr. Pat for getting this ice cream celebration set up. | 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, Pineapple Habanero, Dragon
Juicy Jam: Cranberry Orange, Strawberry Lemonade We also have:
Organic Catnip Toys ~ handmade here, with our catnip, cost - $4
Assorted Dried Herbs ~ grown & packaged here, cost - $1 | | OUTREACH and 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 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. *Do you know of any groups or organizations looking for service projects or work days
this summer? Please send them our way! We always love the chance to work with other groups
and tell them about the mission of Goodness Grows! | 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. Visit the Rock Kidz table in the Great Room!
Rock Kidz next Mission Trip is July 2022, all hands are needed. Get involved!
The cut-off to register for the trip is June 1st!
Sponsors needed for new students in Masaka! Meet our children HERE. | Coat & Clothing (& More!) Giveaway 2022 Saturday, October 15, 9:30am-1pm We accept clean, useable donations that could help others. Donate all year, 8:30am-2:30pm
during the week or on Sunday mornings. Items can be left under the overhang at the back
of the warehouse or popped into the barrel in the Great Room. Tell your friends & family! | 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! ~~~ | A Celebration of Faith Through the Arts May 13-15 at Canfield Presbyterian Church
Opening Reception: Friday, May 13, 7-9pm
Viewing: Sunday, May 15 & 22, 11am-12:30pm
Additional Viewing: May 16-19, 9am-3pm, or by appointment on Saturday, May 14 & 21. Canfield Presbyterian Church is hosting its 4th annual festival to celebrate faith through artistic expression. We are excited to continue this event which also includes musical performance. We will be displaying paintings, drawings, photographs, woodcarvings, and sculptures which depict the positive role of faith in our personal lives and in the world. We seek dialogue with our community as a whole. As such, we have accepted family-friendly, positive works of art from all denominations and faiths. There will be both Juried and People's Choice judging and Cash Prizes will be awarded. | | Household Hazardous Waste Collection at the Canfield Fairgrounds | Birding Hikes - the Biggest Day in Birding Saturday, 10am-Noon
Mill Creek Metroparks
Hike through Hitchcock Woods as we search for migratory warblers. Come contribute to citizen science and see some of the most stunning birds native to Ohio! Boots required. Binoculars recommended. Moderate, 1.4 miles. Space is limited. Register by 5/12 (TODAY!), online or call 330-740-7116. No walk-ins. Free. | Market in the Austintown Park Sunday, in and around the Stacey Pavilion | Benefit Dinner for Ukraine This Sunday 100% of proceeds will go to support humanitarian aid. | From 12-6pm at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Center
4500 Norquest Blvd.
Austintown, Ohio 44515
330-793-9988 | $10 pasta dinner by Rachel’s Restaurant Catering. Dinner includes pasta, meatballs, salad,
bread & butter, & dessert. Dine in or Carry out available. Cash and checks only. Live entertainment starting at 12:30pm. Basket raffle and special item raffle will be held. For questions please call
Debi Stickle, 330-533-7785. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, IHM Council 3930. | TODAY - Travis McDonald
May 13 - Matt Griffith
May 15 - International Day of Families
May 17 - Pat Windon
May 18 - Phil & Cathy Bartholomew
May is Mental Health Awareness Month *If we don't have your special days, please let us know!!!*
Email the secretary at commonground.secretary@gmail.com. | ON OUR CALENDAR May 12-18, 2022 . . .
Tonight, 6:30pm - Praise Team
Friday, 9am - Ladies Bible Study
Sunday, 9:30am - Bible Study
Sunday, 11am - In-Person & Online Worship & Collide Sunday Ministries
Sunday, 6pm - Young LifeGroup
Weekdays, 8:30am-2:30pm - GG at Work
Tuesday, 10am - Weimer LifeGroup
Wednesday, 10am - Prayer Group | 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. | |
