Sunday's Service - August 26, 2018 | Featured scripture verses are: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 for Adam's message: Cover Thy Head, Part 2. Join us this Sunday for Worship! | Bible Studies Sunday Morning: 9:30am - The book of Ecclesiastes Wednesday Morning: Ladies Study - 9am - The book of Job You are welcome to join in a study at any time! | Garden News The Garden is on summer break. Activity pages are on the table by the Sanctuary doors. Our Nursery is available for little ones through three years old. | Salsa Making with Rachel is Almost Here! THIS SATURDAY @ 1pm - Participants will be learning to can salsa or getting a refresher on their canning skills. Jars will be provided. There will be a small fee to cover ingredients. Thanks to Miss Rachel for teaching this skill! | Final 2018 Summer Youth Group Event THIS SUNDAY!!! - YG Painting with Adam - After Worship The youth who signed up need to bring a lunch and wear something old or bring something to cover their clothes. We went shopping, bought the supplies, and are very excited to see what happens on Sunday! A big thank you to Adam Pratt for sharing his artistic talents with us! | Youth Group Lock-In Thanks to all who made this year's event so much fun! We did some back to school devotions, played plenty of games, roasted marshmallows, and even got a bit of sleep. We love these special times to connect with these fabulous young people! | Back to School Potluck September 9th, After Worship What's your favorite fall dish? Maybe something with apples??? Sign up Sunday! | Crochet Class: Magic Circles with Jess September 22nd at 2pm Come learn, or review, this fun crochet technique. Sign up sheet coming soon! | CSA 2018 Today is CSA day, from 4-7pm. This week's goodies will include kale, shredded cabbage, peaches, and more. Don't forget to grab your recipes! If you need to make arrangements to pick up tomorrow, just give us a call. Our hours have changed for the school year, and are now 8:30am-2:30pm. | On the Goodness Grows Schedule Austintown Farmers Market ~ Mondays, 5-8pm CSA Pick-Up ~ Thursdays, 4-7pm Youngstown Flea ~ Sept 8/Oct 13, 10am-4pm Maize Valley Sunflower Fest ~ Sept 8, 10am-4pm Mission Night Market ~ Sept 14, 6-10pm Canfield Fall Market ~ Sept 15, 9am-4pm Whispering Pines ~ Every other Thursday we volunteer & visit. | OUTREACH and MISSION OPPORTUNITIES | Coat & Clothing Drive October 13th! Drop off clothing and outerwear here, any time throughout the year! We just had a couple more bags dropped off - thank you! Take items to the storage room by the Cafe or up to the Green Room. Please help us spread the word. Let people know we are accepting donations and tell people who might need a little helping hand to come see us on October 13th! | Volunteer at Our Mission Our summer staff are gone, school has started, and this morning even feels like fall! Even though the seasons will soon be changing, we can always use helping hands at Goodness Grows. You are invited to come spend some time working & playing in nature with some fabulous young people. Join us any day during the week (Monday through Friday) between 8:30am & 2:30pm. If you want to volunteer, we would love to put you to work! The classes will soon return, which makes volunteering even more exciting. | 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 | Crown Theater Productions Event Auditions coming in September for A CHRISTMAS CAROL! Cast call for men and women as well as children ages 5 and older. Audition dates: September 17th and 18th, 7-9 pm at Crown House behind Main Street Theater in Columbiana. Script reading only. | Aspire Tour - Hermitage, PA An evening of laughter, learning, stories, and music for women. Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Grace Chapel Community Church. Doors open at 4:30pm. Purchase tickets at 480-812-1100 or online at Aspire. | ~~~ If you know of any interesting news or events, please let us know, so that we can pass it on to others! | CELEBRATE! Marc & Martha Centofanti - August 26 National Dog Day - August 26 Kelly Shannon - August 28 If we don't have your special days, please let us know! | ON THE CG CALENDAR August 23 - 29. . . This Evening, 4-7pm - CSA Pick-Up Saturday, 1pm - Salsa Canning with Rachel Sunday, 9:30am - Bible Study Sunday, 11am - Worship Service Sunday, 12pm - Lunch & YG Painting with Adam Monday, 5-8pm - GG at Austintown Market Wednesday, 9am - Ladies Bible Study | 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 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. | |