Maundy Thursday Service ~ Tonight at 7pm We hope you will be a part of this solemn time of Worship & Communion. The featured Scripture is: Mark 15:33-39
for Mike's message: God At Calvary. | What is Maundy Thursday? Held each year on the Thursday before Easter, this is solemn time of Worship and Communion. The Service of Tenebrae (Tenebrae is the Latin word for ‘shadows’) is a prolonged meditation on Christ’s suffering. The Scripture readings trace the story of Christ’s passion, the music portrays his pathos, and the power of silence and darkness display the drama of this momentous event. As lights are extinguished, we ponder the depth of Christ’s suffering and death. This is a night of repentance over sins and a sustained reflection upon Christ’s sacrifice of atonement. A Note For Tonight's Scripture Readers Each Scripture passage has been printed out and will be waiting for you
at the candle you will extinguish. A candle snuffer will be at the ready. Thank you. ~~~ | | Easter Sunday Service ~ April 9, 2023 at 11am | The featured Scripture is: Mark 16:1-8
for Mike's message: The Empty Tomb. | 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. ~~~ | Easter Sunday Potluck Breakfast We'll gather together this Easter morning to enjoy a potluck breakfast and fellowship from 9:30-10:30am. Volunteers to help with clean up before Worship will be much appreciated. Looking forward to celebrating this special day with you! | | Bible Studies & Ministries | Sunday Morning Bible Study ~ Will not meet on Easter Sunday.
Studying the Book of Genesis Ladies Morning Bible Study ~ Will not meet on Good Friday.
Enough by Sharon Jaynes | Wednesday Morning Prayer Group
Meeting at Shirley Hough's for the month of April.
We will return to the Jackson's house in May.
10am in person and on Zoom
Personal Meeting ID: 6936117456 / Password: prayer | LifeGroups ▪ Bartholomew LifeGroup: Not meeting on Good Friday.
▪ Young Adult LifeGroup: Not meeting Easter Sunday.
▪ Tuesday LifeGroup: Tuesday, 10am at Fred & Sally Carrier's
▪ Hileman LifeGroup: Wednesday, 6:30pm | Courageous Men's Night 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month from 6-7:30pm.
Not meeting this Saturday. Our next meeting is April 22. | | CGCC/CLC Children's Ministry | Collide Sunday
During Worship at 11am
Children will 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 will remain in Worship this week for Easter! | Collide Wednesday
6:30-7:30pm through April 26
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 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! | Encouragement Thank you to Marcia Kreps for sharing and Darla Smith for writing these weekly bits of encouragement. "This is Easter week, and my mind has been reeling back and forth on what to write about today. So many things going through my mind and on my heart. I’m so grateful and thankful for everything Jesus did for me. I am so blessed beyond measure that He loves me. That is more than enough for me.” "The Holy Spirit was really working on the WORD for this week on my the way to work this morning and it is “REMEMBER.” When Jesus was on the cross, He didn’t have to “remember” us, but He did. When He was taking the stripes for our healing, He didn’t have to, but He did. When He wore the crown of thorns on His head as a mockery from the Romans – He did it without a word spoken. When the people spit on Him, He took it all for us because He had us on His mind. When He carried the cross all that way – every step He “remembered” all of us. When He was nailed to that cross, His hands and feet pierced, He was wounded for our transgressions. When the sword pierced His side, the pain He felt, He took for us. When He asked the Father to let the cup pass from Him, but He prayed God’s will not His, it was for us. When He spoke it is finished and the earthquake shook, the veil was torn – Hallelujah! That was for us. He made a way for everyone to enter into the Holy Spirit's presence. He did this because He “remembered” us. Oh Love of God – how rich and pure – priceless. We could never, ever repay for all we have been given. When we take Communion, we do that in “remembrance” of His great love. I never want us to fail to “remember” everything He has done for all of us. Yet while we were still sinners, He died for us. I pray your Easter week is blessed.” For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread; and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” In the same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood.
This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.”. ~ 1 Corinthians 11:23-25 (NKJV) | April Worship ~ Online & In-Person Pastor Mike Hileman ~ Sundays at 11am
Pastoral Intern Austin Young will be preaching on April 30, which is Benevolence Sunday. We're excited to welcome you to Worship, in church and online! ~~~ | Quarterly Church Potluck Luncheon Dates June 11 / September 10 / December 3 ~~~ | VBS 2023 Registration Now Open! Don't miss our Stellar adventure as we Shine Jesus' Light!
We blast off July 17-21 from 6-8pm. Register online or grab a registration form from the VBS table
in the Great Room. All children who are registered by May 28
will get a free drawstring bag. Volunteers ~ Your forms are ready and on the VBS table, too!
We are asking you to register to volunteer by April 30 so that we have plenty of time to plan and prepare. Thank you! | www.goodnessgrows4all.org Our Mission Statement: To cultivate personal, social, and community growth through gardening, education, and opportunity for people of all abilities. | We ended last week with a great work day with Crestview, a tour of GG for a prospective client, and a visit from Mrs. Kromer. It was an awesome Friday! Crestview will be with us today this week, since GG and the church are closed tomorrow for Good Friday. Monday's beautiful weather had us outside to take care of the trees and branches knocked down by the recent crazy winds. Our crew worked so hard and still has more to take care of out on the property. They also had to replace the covers on the fields that are being prepped for planting. We are ready for calm days and no more wind wreaking havoc all around! Tuesday and Wednesday were packed with tasks. We worked with Mike Ashby to clean up more trees, made Easter decorations, shopped for and delivered the community service project items, and even went out to lunch for Bradly's birthday. (Happy Birthday, Bradly!!) We have been cleaning this morning. Crestview helped us to set up for this week's services and potluck breakfast. Everyone is putting on jackets right now to head outside and see what else can be accomplished. Happy Easter from Goodness Grows! | GG Community Service Project Huge thanks to all of you who were able to contribute!
Your generosity means more than we can say!!
Checkout the smiles on Tori and Stella's face to see how
important it is to help community members. Pure joy! | Jungle Jam & Juicy Jam Available at Reach for the STARS in Salem, in Columbiana at 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, Cherry 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
Apple Butter ~ $5 & $10 jars
GG T-Shirt ~ $15 assorted sizes
CSA 2023 ~ Info on GG table & website. | | 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.
Volunteers are always welcome to get involved! We welcome help with projects and daily tasks
or think about coming in to share a hobby or teach a skill. Talk to Rachel Vignon for more info. | 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. Please help us get the word out as we work to raise funds for the expansion of dorms and classrooms at Divine Junior School in Masaka. Any size donation is greatly appreciated.
All donations are tax deductible. Help change a life! | 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 use the barrel by the library table in the Great Room (near the foyer). 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.
* Watch for a Spring Work Date to be announced next week. We will be having some planned dates this year to start organizing and sorting items to make the last push in the fall easier. | 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. Here at church, talk to Pam Veiock about how you can get involved! | 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! ~~~ | "Life is a Work of Art" ~ Register Now to Attend Event on April 18 at 6pm, Register by April 15
Sophia Women's Center in Salem invites you to join in celebrating God's masterpieces. This event will feature hors d'oeuvres and an art gallery at 6pm with a vision presentation at 7pm. This will be hosted at Damascus Friends Church, 28857 Walnut Ave. in Damascus. You are asked to register by April 15 by calling 234-567-4373 or online at friendsofsophia.org. | | Men's Rally in the Valley ~ Saturday from 10am-2pm | Celebrate Burchfield with Salem Second Saturday Saturday, 10am-3pm
Join us for Charlie’s Birthday celebration from 1-3pm at the Burchfield Homestead, 867 E 4th in Salem. Cupcakes, crafts with Art by Anissa DiLeo, and the unveiling of our Burchfield’s Footsteps project with a proclamation by Mayor Dickey. The Homestead will be open special hours starting at 10am.Take a walk through Historic Downtown Salem with fresh eyes. Follow Burchfield's footsteps down State Street. Explore Salem area sites painted by Charles Burchfield. Use the posted QR codes to see the final works inspired by our city scape. | 3rd Annual Jeepster Bunny at Kufleitner's in Boardman Saturday, 11am-3pm
It’s Easter Time and a special guest is coming back to Kufleitner Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM in Boardman...the Jeepster Bunny! Meet and take pictures with the Jeepster Bunny, get some sweet treats, plus your own kids Identi-Kit. It’s all FREE - thanks to Kufleitner Auto Group, Southwoods Health, and WKBN Caring for our Community. Hop on out for some Easter Fun April 8th here at Kufleitner, 7901 Market St. in Boardman! Please remember, Tell a Friend! | Today - Maundy Thursday
April 7 - Good Friday
April 8 - Nancy Brink
April 8 - Jen Lynch
April 9 - Arlene Sloan
April 9 - Easter Sunday
April 11 - Bill Burkhammer
April is Celebrate Diversity Month *If we don't have your special days, please let us know!!!* Email the secretary at commonground.secretary@gmail.com. | ON OUR CALENDAR April 6-12, 2023 . . .
Weekdays, 8:30am-2:30pm - Goodness Grows at Work
Today, 10am - Crestview at GG
Today, 7pm - Maundy Thursday Worship
Friday - Office & GG Closed
Sunday, 9:30am - Easter Potluck Breakfast
Sunday, 11am - Easter Sunday Worship & Nursery/Collide Jr.
Tuesday, 10am ~ Tuesday LifeGroup at Carrier's
Tuesday, 6pm ~ CLC Elders Meeting
Wednesday, 10am - Prayer Group at Shirley's
Wednesday, 6:30pm - 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. | |
