| Sunday Service ~ August 20, 2023 | The featured Scripture is: John 4:20-22
for Mike's message: Personal Evangelism 101:
Reject False Worship. | 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 | Bible Breakout Please follow this link to read Pastor Mike's letter & learn about this change to our church culture. Join us beginning on September 10 from 9:30-10:20am for Bible Breakout classes for all ages followed by food and conversation during Fellowship Time and then Family Worship at 11am. Make sure you stop in the Great Room to check out the sign up sheets
and volunteer information for upcoming classes! From September 10th onward, we hope you can join in:
Adult Bible Breakout
Bible Breakout Tots
Bible Breakout Kids
Bible Breakout Teens Building disciples within individual families and in the church family as a whole. | Sunday Morning Bible Study ~ 9:30am
Studying the Book of Genesis Ladies Morning Bible Study ~ Friday, 9am
Alistair Begg & Sinclair Ferguson's Name Above All Names. | Wednesday Morning Prayer Group
10am at the Jackson's house and on Zoom.
Personal Meeting ID: 6936117456 / Password: prayer | LifeGroups ▪ Bartholomew LifeGroup: Watch for dates in September
▪ Young Adult LifeGroup: Sundays, 6pm
▪ Tuesday LifeGroup: 10am, Meeting every other week ~ August 29 | | CGCC/CLC Children's Ministry | Collide Sunday ~ During Worship at 11am Children enjoy age-appropriate Worship and a lesson then apply it
through crafts, games, and other fun ways to grow in Jesus.
* 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 I pray your week has been blessed. Our weather here has been great and not so great. Had some storms pass through on the weekend that included some tornado warnings. All good outcomes here. Prayers have been said for Maui and the terrible fires. Prayers for all the families involved. Life can change in an instant. Keep your trust in the One who never changes. My WORD for this week is “CONFIDENCE.” In every change we can have “confidence” that Jesus will be with us every step of the way. In the good times and the bad times. An old song by Andre Crouch is “I’ve got Confidence, God is going to see me through. No matter what the case may be, I know He’s gonna fix it for me.” Listen to it sometime - it is a great song. No matter what - we need to have “confidence” that He will fix it for us. He will mend a broken heart. He will heal our body. He will guide our steps. He will turn things around in our favor. He will bless our jobs, marriage, family, if we will just learn to put all our “confidence” in Him. No matter what comes our way. Let’s try to change our thinking from, "Oh no!" - to, "Thank you, Jesus, for handling this for me." Holy Spirit, teach us to have “confidence” like never before. Let our faith grow in you. Let us fully rely on you for whatever comes our way. We will definitely have bumps in the road but let us totally have “confidence” in Jesus to smooth out the bumps and keep our path straight. We need Jesus - every hour we need Him. We long to have a closer relationship with Him. Let’s jump in with both feet and have “confidence” in our All in All! Have a blessed week. But blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence.
~ Jeremiah 17:7 (NLT) ~~~ | Blessing Box Located by the Sanctuary doors, the Blessing Box is always available. If you have a need, please write it on one of the cards next to the box and pop it inside. Additionally, if you are not comfortable putting the need on a card, we are always reachable by email at: connectinglife.clc@gmail.com or commongroundsecretary@gmail.com Requests for help with any need will be kept confidential. | August Worship ~ Online & In-Person Pastor Mike Hileman ~ Sundays at 11am Pastoral Intern Austin Young will be preaching on August 27. We're excited to welcome you to Worship, in church and online! ~~~ | Outdoor Worship August 27 - September 24 Join us for church in the great outdoors! Kids will remain in Worship.
Our first service in the courtyard between the church and warehouse went well, so we'll be
doing it again! Park like normal, head into the building, walk straight back past the desk to the hallway, and head out the door. Chairs and canopies will be set up or you can bring your own. ~~~ | Church Potluck Luncheon September 10 After Worship
Mark your calendars, pull out your favorite recipes, and join us for our next potluck gathering! | www.goodnessgrows4all.org Our Mission Statement: To cultivate personal, social, and community growth through gardening, education, and opportunity for people of all abilities. | This has been a crazy busy week full of meetings and visitors, weeds and cleaning. We've had items dropped off for the October Giveaway and have worked in the warehouse rearranging items. Please keep those great donations coming! Thank you! Some of our crew had their exercise class on Wednesday with Bethany at Fitness For All. It is amazing how much they have learned and grown from their time at the gym. Today is CSA day, so everyone has been hard at work harvesting and prepping produce. This part of the summer is so exciting because so many goodies are ready to be picked. Check out our tomato with a nose to the right! | Jungle Jam & Juicy Jam Available at Reach for the STARS in Salem, in Columbiana at Living Luxe Designs, and here at GG.
Summer favorite peach jams are ready on the GG table in the Great Room! Jungle Jam: - $7 - Blueberry Jalapeno, Strawberry Jalapeno, Hot,
Cherry Habanero, Peach Habanero, Dragon Juicy Jam: - $7 - Cherry Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade,
Blueberry Lemonade, Peach Lemonade * We are almost out of our strawberry and blueberry jams.
When they are gone, they'll be gone until spring! Get your's now! We also have:
Organic Catnip Toys ~ handmade here, with our catnip, cost - $4
Handmade Wine Cork Cat Toys ~ designed by our clients, cost - $1
GG T-Shirt ~ $15 assorted sizes | Raising Funds for GG Save the date - October 28 from 6-9pm - and join us at ill will for a fun fall evening! GG is licensed through the state of Ohio as a Department of Developmental Disabilities service provider, offering training for adults with disabilities. We're paid for this work by the state and can use that money to pay staff, buy supplies, go on field trips, develop programming, etc. But, we have to raise money separately (by selling items, having fundraisers, and through generous supporters who donate) to pay our clients for all their work here. Our crew cares for the property, farms, cleans the building, makes jam & catnip toys, and even sets up for special events. They are definitely a bunch worth raising money for, for sure! Please help spread the word and raise awareness and support for all Goodness Grows does here and in the community. Thank you! | | OUTREACH & 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 are looking for a way to serve, come help GG take care of the grounds.
We'd love to have you join in the work and the play!!!
Talk to Rachel Vignon to see how you can help! | 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. | October Coat & Clothing (& More!) Giveaway Saturday, October 21, 9:30am-1pm | We accept donations of clean, useful items all year. Drop them off under the overhang at the back of the warehouse or use 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 and especially any boxes that you can save. Would you like to help with the ongoing sorting process in the warehouse?
If you have time to give on sorting, talk to Rachel Vignon or Jen Lynch.
We would be very glad to set up a volunteer time that works for you! | Some of Our Sorting Volunteers Having Fun in the Warehouse! Big thanks to everyone who has been able to find time to volunteer and to everyone who is planning on volunteering when they can! It is much appreciated! | Pantry Staples Bags for Giveaway 2023
We will be accepting monetary donations as well as the requested items through October 8.
We are so thankful for the donations that have been coming in! |  Donations coming in!! THANK YOU!! | We've set an ambitious goal of filling
500 bags with the following items:
peanut butter (or other nut butter) / tuna / canned veggies / mac & cheese / pasta & sauce / canned fruit / granola bars The donation area is set up on the table near the front doors. Grab a list from the table to take with you as you keep an eye out for supplies and good sales! (Don't like shopping? Monetary donations are just as useful - we'll happily shop for you!) If we start shopping now, find some good sales, and are careful to check for expiration dates that are well past October 21, 2023, we might be able to send a bag of food home with every person who attends the Giveaway! Let's dream BIG and work together for our community!! | 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! ~~~ | Sunflowers at the Farm The sunflowers are beginning to bloom at the MetroParks Farm (7574 Columbiana-Canfield Rd., Canfield). They are expected to be in full bloom the weeks of August 21 and 28. They're most spectacular in afternoons and early evenings on sunny days. Feel free to come out for photo ops or to take in their beauty but please remember - no cutting is permitted so all can enjoy! They are right by the start of the bike trail in the open field, so walk across to the fence and you will see them. It's very beautiful and make gorgeous backdrops for your photos. Tip: go earlier in the day or early afternoon, the heads of the flowers face the west so when the sun sets, it's hard to get a good picture without glare. Take a walk along the scenic trail, play disc golf, go fishing in the pond (catch and release). If you go before 4pm, visit the barns to see the farm animals. Check out the childrens garden and more! | Birding the Sanctuary Saturday, 8-9:30 am
Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary
Enjoy birding with Jeff Harvey on this early morning hike at Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary. Space limited. Boots required. Moderate. 1.25 mi. Register at Fellows Riverside Gardens or call 330.740.7116 by TODAY. Free. | | Back Home Market Cafe Fundraiser Saturday | Waterworth Memorial Park Summer Concert Sunday, 6pm
The Boilermaker Jazz Band will make its first appearance at Waterworth Memorial Park this Sunday. The band was founded in 1988 by Paul Cosentino, and specializes in popular music from the 1920s to the 1940s. Superb instrumentalists and heartfelt vocalists will perform music from the Jazz Age and the Swing Era.
Admission is free. Tickets will be sold for a 50/50 drawing and prizes donated by local businesses. Attendees are reminded to bring lawn chairs. A food vendor will be available to purchase food and soft drinks. Parking is accessible from North Lincoln Avenue off of Sunset Boulevard and by entering Waterworth Memorial Park at Superior Avenue. For more information call the Salem Parks and Recreation Department at 330-271-8913. | | Scrap Metal Recycling Fundraiser Through End of August | Salem City Lake Photo Contest: Go Wild in the Park Salem Parks & Recreation and Salem Public Library are hosting a Salem City Lake Photo Contest! Submit your photos to kpastore@cityofsalemohio.org by September 17 at 11:59pm to enter the contest. All skill levels and ages are welcome. Voting will begin on Monday, September 18 on Salem Public Library's Facebook page. To vote, "LIKE" your favorite photo. Winners will be announced on Monday, September 24 on Facebook. Winners will be contacted by the Salem Parks & Recreation department to arrange pickup of your prize. This contest is open to all and will be provided free of cost. Let's have some fun! | August 19 - International Homeless Animals Day
August 20 - Bonnie Andrusewicz
August 20 - Maci Vignon
August 20 - Brianna Windon
August 21 - National Senior Citizens Day
August 22 - Trey Snyder
August is National Immunization 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 August 17-23, 2023 . . .
Weekdays, 8:30am-2:30pm - Goodness Grows at Work
Today, 4-7pm - CSA Pick Up (Weekly)
Friday, 9am - Ladies Bible Study
Friday, 6:30pm - Praise Team
Saturday, 3pm - Church Reserved for Baby Shower
Sunday, 9:30am - Bible Study
Sunday, 10:15am - Fellowship Time
Sunday, 11am - Worship and Collide Sunday Ministries
Sunday, 6pm - Young Adult 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. | |
