| Sunday's Service - October 30, 2022 | The featured Scripture is: Philippians 1:15-18
for Pastor Mike's message: Joy in Spite of Detractors. Join us Sunday ~ In-Person & Online
Worship at 11am ~~~ Livestream at: CLC Website
Recorded service posted to: CGCC Facebook & CLC Facebook Come Grow With Us! ~~~ | It's Benevolence Sunday On the 5th Sunday of the month, we take a special offering for the Benevolence Fund.
Money given to this fund is used to care for church family members. Checks can be made
out to CLC with Benevolence on memo line or donations can be made online. Thank you. | 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. 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 | Wednesday Morning Prayer Group ~ 10am
At the Jackson's and on Zoom
Personal Meeting ID: 6936117456
Password: prayer | LifeGroups ▪ Young Adult LifeGroup: Sundays, 6pm
▪ Tuesday LifeGroup: Tuesdays, 10am
▪ Hileman LifeGroup: Wednesdays, 6:30pm
▪ Bartholomew LifeGroup: Fridays, 6:30pm | | CGCC/CLC Children's Ministry | Collide Sunday
* 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 Kids Jr. ~ Collide Kids ~ Collide Middle School
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm
Kids from age 3 through grade 8 are invited to participate:
Collide Kids Jr. (Ages 3-Kindergarten), Collide Kids (Grades 1-4),
and Collide Middle School (Grades 5-8). | Collide Fall Family Night Fun A good time was had by all! Thank you to everyone who helped make it a successful evening.
If you took any pictures, please feel free to share them with the church! We love to keep photographic records of all the church events and to share them with you!
Email Jen Lynch directly, or use commonground.secretary@gmail.com. ~~~ | 2nd Annual Apple Butter Day Thanks to all who donated, prepped, helped make the apple butter, or cleaned up at the end. It was a fantastic day of fellowship and fun (and food)! We hope you are enjoying your jars of apple-filled goodness. If you would like more apple butter for your house or for gifts, stop by the front desk and purchase a jar - $5 for a pint or $10 for a quart. All proceeds benefit Goodness Grows! Last Saturday was also our second Giveaway Day and we had 60 more visitors. It was certainly a successful community event again this year! | Missing in Action ~ Four Peach Pits We want to know if you got a prize in your jar, just like David Carrier did. Keep an eye out - you might find one of the missing peach pits! Why are there pits in our apple butter? We use those in the bottom of the copper kettle to keep the apple butter from sticking and burning. (GG saves them from our beautiful Huffman's peaches when making jam.) Don't eat the pit but do let us know if you found one! ~~~ | CGCC Congregational Meeting This Sunday Common Ground members and friends are invited to gather after Worship (12:15/12:30-ish) this weekend for a brief meeting to discuss what has been happening here and what comes next. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend and ask questions but only members of CG can actually vote. We would love to have you join us for this meeting - we haven't gathered like this in a while! As always, if you have any questions, please reach out to any member of Session. ~~~ | 2020 = 18 families, 2021 = 36 families and now, in 2022, we have our most ambitious project yet...55 families! Help us provide 55 households with Thanksgiving Meals this year by giving a financial donation or providing a turkey, anytime from now through November 13. Monetary donations may be put in either offering box or given online, but please add a note or use the memo line to designate it toward the Turkey Jive Drive. Drop your donations off Monday thru Friday from 9am-2pm or when you're here on Sundays for Worship. Turkeys may be taken
to the chest freezer in the back hall or to the freezer in the kitchen. Thank you! ~~~ | 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. "What a fantastic week we are having this week in NE Ohio. Extended summer at its finest! I will take it! The longer it stays nice the better. I am pretty much an all-weather girl though, so it is all good to me. God created it all. Blessings do abound all around us every day! Thank you for all your goodness to us God. I pray you are all doing well." "My WORD for us this week spoke to me so loudly. “ACTION.” For us to do anything, we would need to take some kind of “action.” Speaking to myself here, if I expect to lose extra weight, I can’t just do nothing. I need to take “action” of eating healthier and moving more. If we want a closer, deeper relationship with Jesus, we need to take “action” and spend more time with Him. If we want to reach out to others with Jesus’ love and encouragement, we need to take “action” and engage with them. David in the bible didn’t just look at Goliath and he fell dead. No, he went to the brook, gathered some stones, and took aim with his slingshot and took “action” and God did the rest. When we take “action” to spend more time with the Holy Spirit, He shows up in a big way. What is the Holy Spirit speaking to us to take “action” on? Always listen for His precious instruction and guidance and our “action” will be blessed. Our “action” will never not produce great things if we are focused and zoned in on Him. READY, SET, “ACTION.” Let’s get busy.” "In all the work you are doing, work the best you can. Work as if you were doing it for the Lord, not for people. Remember that you will receive your reward from the Lord, which he promised to his people. You are serving the Lord Christ.”_ ~ Colossians 3:23-24 (NCV) | Lost & Found Have you had a hard time seeing lately? If so, perhaps these glasses belong to you! They are waiting for their owner at our front desk. | October & November Worship ~ Online & In-Person Pastor Mike Hileman ~ Sundays at 11:00am
We're excited to welcome you to Worship, in church and online! November 20 ~ Austin Young will be filling in for Pastor Mike. ~~~ | Dates For Your Calendar ▪ Potluck Luncheon - November 6, 12:30pm
▪ CLC Annual Congregational Meeting - November 13, 12:15pm
▪ Turkey Jive Drive Pick-Up Day - November 19, 11am-1pm
▪ Community Thanksgiving Service - November 20, 7pm
▪ Collide Thanksgiving Dinner - November 30
▪ Christmas Dinner - December 4, 12:30pm
▪ Christmas Caroling - December 11, 12:30pm
| ▪ | Potluck Luncheon - November 6, 12:30pm | | ▪ | CLC Annual Congregational Meeting - November 13, 12:15pm | | ▪ | Turkey Jive Drive Pick-Up Day - November 19, 11am-1pm | | ▪ | Community Thanksgiving Service - November 20, 7pm | | ▪ | Collide Thanksgiving Dinner - November 30 | | ▪ | Christmas Dinner - December 4, 12:30pm | | ▪ | Christmas Caroling - December 11, 12:30pm | | Potluck Luncheon ~ November 6 Stay after Worship NEXT Sunday to enjoy food and fellowship with
your church family! Please bring a covered dish to share. We hope to see you there! ~~~ | CLC Annual Congregational Meeting Sunday, November 13, Following Worship
We will vote on the 2023 Budget and affirm Austin Young to Pastoral Training,
as well as affirm our new Deacons/Deaconesses & Elders. ~~~ | Community Thanksgiving Service Sunday, November 20, 7pm
This service will be held at Paradise Church, located at 10020 New Buffalo Rd. Many area churches work together to bring this worship opportunity to the community. | www.goodnessgrows4all.org Our Mission Statement: To cultivate personal, social, and community growth through gardening, education, and opportunity for people of all abilities. ~~~ | This week marks the end of our fall classroom visits. We love having the students here and will certainly miss being able to learn and work alongside them. Now we can't wait to have them back in the spring! We have been busy covering up all our fields with silage tarps. This will (hopefully) kill off weeds and help get the soil ready for no-till farming, which helps improve soil health. You are always welcome to take a walk around the property to check out what we have been doing - or to join us and jump in to help with projects! Yesterday brought us some special visitors as we had an exercise class with Bethany Crouch and Fitness for All. Our crew did yoga and then had a workout to get their heart rates up. Everyone did a great job learning the moves and had a lot of fun. Great big thanks to Bethany and her helpers! Cranberry season is here. We have been making Cranberry Jalapeno Jungle Jam and Cranberry Orange Juicy Jam, two seasonal favorites. If you happen to see bags of cranberries when you are out shopping, we would tremendously appreciate donations! | Final Weekend to Check Out Harbel's Market & Museum! 12-8pm Friday & Saturday, 12-6pm Sunday | Jungle Jam & Juicy Jam Available at Reach for the STARS in Salem,
at Columbiana's Chamber of Commerce office,
at Harbel's Market, & at GG. Jungle Jam: Blueberry Jalapeno, Cranberry Jalapeno,
Hot, Cherry Habanero, Pineapple Habanero,
Peach Habanero, Dragon Juicy Jam: Cranberry Orange, Peach Lemonade,
Blueberry Lemonade We also have:
Organic Catnip Toys ~ handmade here, with our catnip, cost - $4
Handmade Wine Cork Cat Toys ~ designed by our clients, 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. | Volunteers are always welcome at GG. Stop in anytime or schedule a visit. You can help with whatever job we are tackling, share a hobby or craft, teach a skill, offer to sort in the warehouse, or pull weeds outside. Whatever time and ability you have to offer will be most appreciated! If you would like to donate, monetary donations as well as donations of regular mouth canning jars (8oz., new or used), lids and rings, and sugar are always needed! With the way prices are increasing on pretty much everything, your donations are needed now more than ever. Thank you! | 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!
Sponsors still needed for about ten children in Masaka! Meet our children HERE. | Our next Mission Trip to Uganda is set for July 9-25, 2023 and all hands are needed.
Contact Marilee at rockkidzuganda@gmail.com for information and applications.
Info available on the website, under the Fund Your Mission Trip page. ~~~ | Coat & Clothing (& More!) Giveaway Thank you for helping us reach more people this year than ever before! Watch for our October 2023 date to come. We accept donations of clean useful items all year. We would also appreciate any shopping bags as well as boxes that you can save. We went through them very quickly! ~~~ |  Wanted ~ Egg Boxes! | H&H "Item of the Month" Program October’s Item of the Month is 30oz. jars of jelly/jam. (Aldi's is a great place to find a good price on these large jars of jelly!) Each food box will help a family in need this Christmas! The upcoming Items of the Month are large sizes of:
November ~ Peanut Butter
December ~ Canned Fruit (any kind) If you would like to donate toward this project, we have a collection
area near the front door in the Great Room. Thank you!! Egg Boxes Needed H&H is looking for egg boxes to use as Christmas food boxes. Last year, they came from Sparkle (Columbiana & East Palestine). With at least doubling, maybe tripling the number of food boxes, any we can collect would help! These are large boxes with handles that make loading and unloading easier and safer. If you have any of these boxes to donate, or if you would be willing to stop into or call other grocery stores and ask for them, that would be greatly appreciated. Egg boxes can be dropped off anytime in the Great Room! | 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! | | Trunk or Treat at Kufleitner CDJR in Boardman | Community Trick-or-Treat at Parkside Dress up and head to Parkside Health Care Center on Sunday to brighten the residents' day! | Spoken Threads Storytelling Sunday, 2pm
At Generations Café in Columbiana
Theme: Freak Out - Get your scary stories ready!
Live music will be by Rory McClellan and Chase Reiter. They're super excited about playing for us and we can't wait to hear them. We'll also be spotlighting First Presbyterian Church's Disaster Bucket Challenge. Bring a contribution to the bucket challenge to benefit victims of natural disasters. Go to Bucket Drive for more info on this project. Generations will be open for coffee, sandwiches, etc. | Leetonia Library Halloween Festivities Monday, 5-7pm
Stop by the library during Leetonia's Trick or Treat!
Come show off your costume or your pet's costume...
we would love to see all the costumes!
The library will be ready for you to warm up
with hot coffee, tea, or cider. Be sure to check out all the pictures in our display
and cast your vote for the Best Pet Costume!! | | Looking Ahead to the Month of November | TODAY - Travis & Candice McDonald
October 30 - Melissa Short
October 30 - Gabriel Guy
October 31 - Tom & Lorri Bagley
November 1 - Amy Rupert
November 2 - Barry Lynch
October is National Dental Hygiene Month (Brush those teeth after eating Halloween candy!) *If we don't have your special days, please let us know!!!* Email the secretary at commonground.secretary@gmail.com. | ON OUR CALENDAR October 27-November 2, 2022 . . .
Today, 9am - Boardman with GG
Today, 6:30pm - Praise Team
Friday, 9am - Ladies Bible Study
Friday, 10am - Crestview with GG
Friday, 6:30pm - Bartholomew LifeGroup
Saturday, 12-4pm - GG at Harbel's Market
Sunday, 9:30am - Sunday Class
Sunday, 10:15-10:45 - Fellowship Time
Sunday, 11am - Worship & Collide Kids Sunday Ministries
Sunday, After Worship - CGCC Congregational Meeting
Sunday, 6pm - Young Adult LifeGroup
Weekdays, 8:30am-2:30pm - GG at Work
Tuesday, 10am - Tuesday LifeGroup
Tuesday, 6pm - CLC Elders Meeting
Wednesday, 10am - Prayer Group
Wednesday, 6:30-7:30pm - Collide & 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. | |
