| Sunday's Service - July 17, 2022 | The featured Scripture is: Luke 15:1-7
for Pastor Mike's message: The Parable of the Lost Sheep. Rick and Joyce Jackson will be our music leaders this Sunday. 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 | Wednesday Morning Prayer Group ~ 10am
At the Jackson's and on Zoom
Personal Meeting ID: 6936117456
Password: prayer | LifeGroups ▪ Weimer LifeGroup: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 10am - Meeting at various locations.
▪ Young Adult LifeGroup: Not meeting for the month of July. Will resume in August on Sundays, 6pm, meeting at the church.
▪ Bartholomew LifeGroup: Saturday, July 23, 6:30-9:30pm at Firestone Farms to enjoy a "Journey" tribute band. Invite a friend and bring your lawn chairs. This event is weather permitting. | | 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) ~~~ | ~ Monumental Vacation Bible School Week ~ July 18-22, 6:30-8pm | VBS is for kids who are 3 years old through those who will be entering 5th Grade this fall.
Don't forget ~ invite a friend! Register Today!
Online registration is easy, plus we have paper registration available on the VBS table.
Your kids won't want to miss the Bible adventures, games, crafts, music, friends, and more! | Invite your friends & family to join this adventure!
REGISTER now!
The MONUMENTAL week starts on Monday!!! | | Celebrate VBS Week on Friday, July 22, 6:30pm! | Monday-Thursday will be regular VBS evenings. Friday is a special VBS Family Night, held
at the normal time, with everyone invited. We'll wrap up the week, review what we did,
and celebrate with catered BBQ from Old Towne Grill, snow cones, cotton candy,
a bouncy house and slide, games, and plenty of fellowship!
* Note: Bouncy house/slide weather permitting. Food, fellowship, and inside fun if it rains.
Free fun for all ages! | Start Time for VBS Volunteers Thank you for joining us on this grand adventure!
We certainly couldn't do it without all of you!
In order to be set for all our VBS kids,
please arrive by 5:45pm each evening.
We look forward to celebrating God's greatness with you! | VBS Work Day THIS SATURDAY Saturday, July 16, 1-4pm Join us Saturday and help us transform the church into the colorful canyons and sunbaked
trails of the southwest! We would love for you to help with this special church-wide project!
Many hands make light work...and are just more fun! Hope to see you here!!!! | 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 this week finds you healthy and blessed! The weather has been spectacular in the Northeast but could use some much-needed rain. God is still good, and His mercies are new every morning. My garden is starting to produce some fresh veggies – yum. Flowers are attracting the honeybees as well. All things work together…. we just need to look around. Our God has given us so many wonderful gifts to enjoy each day! We are spoiled." "My WORD for this week comes from my Pastor’s sermon on Sunday. As soon as I heard it, I knew it was for this week. “INVEST.” I am so thankful that if we listen, God will speak to us. We just need to get quiet and listen to His voice. To “invest” can mean to use our money to possibly buy stocks and bonds but the “invest” I want to write about is to “invest” in someone’s life. I have been eagerly keeping my Holy Spirit antenna out to keep watch for the opportunity to “invest” in others. Especially young people. They need us. Let’s find someone to mentor and “invest” in. As we let the Holy Spirit lead, we will influence others by example as we “invest” in their lives. Words of encouragement are free and can last a lifetime. To “invest” in someone may cost you time, but aren’t we ALL worth that? Only what we do for Christ will last. How much have we bettered someone’s life by just a little “invest”ment? Reach out, encourage, devote, commit, spend time, entrust, and “invest.” The return will be heavenly and eternal! I pray we all find someone or someone’s to “invest” in this week!" If you’ve gotten anything at all out of following Christ, if his love has made any difference in your life, if being in a community of the Spirit means anything to you, if you have a heart, if you care -
then do me a favor: Agree with each other, love each other, be deep-spirited friends.
Don’t push your way to the front; don’t sweet-talk your way to the top. Put yourself aside, and
help others get ahead. Don’t be obsessed with getting your own advantage.
Forget yourselves long enough to lend a helping hand.. ~ Philippians 2:1-4 (MSG) | | More Improvements Out Back | Mike Ashby, Analise Ashby, Roger Long, Rachel and her GG crew have been hard at work out back. Thanks to all of these folks, we have a shiny new retaining wall! Take a walk and check it out! | July Worship ~ Online & In-Person Pastor Mike Hileman ~ Sundays at 11:00am.
We're excited to welcome you to Worship, in church and online! Pastor Mike and family will be on vacation July 23-August 2.
Please feel free to contact your Deacon or an Elder if you have a need.
The July 24th sermon will be provided by Ben St. John.
Dr. Pat Shannon will deliver the message on July 31st. ~~~ | Summer Worship Outdoors ▪ July 24
▪ August 21
The service will be outside as long as the weather cooperates. Collide Children's Classes will not be held on the Sundays that we meet outside. Invite a friend, bring a camp chair or blanket if you want, and join us as we Worship out in the beauty of God's creation! _NOTE: Services will not be live streamed on days we are outside due to technical issues._ | www.goodnessgrows4all.org Our Mission Statement: To cultivate personal, social, and community growth through gardening, education, and opportunity for people of all abilities. ~~~ |  Rachel working on the wall. | News of the Week We ended last week with a perfect Friday morning of blueberry picking at Dillon's in Lisbon. Our crew has lots of fun, no matter what task is getting done! Those delicious, local berries are now in our freezer, ready to be turned into Jungle Jam and Juicy Jam. On Tuesday, we had a field trip to Keegan's Grandma Judy Best's house. We had the best time fishing (catch and release), playing corn hole, petting the dogs, and having a porch picnic. Big thanks to Judy and her family as well as Bradly's Grandma Kris for making it such a special day! This week saw our crew releasing a swallowtail butterfly, replanting some raised beds, putting up new fencing, watering, and...of course...weeding! Today they are busy with the third CSA day of the season. Tomorrow they'll be spending part of their time inside, cleaning and getting into the VBS spirit by helping with some decorations! We are looking forward to next Tuesday and our first Mission Group of the season! Canfield Presbyterian Church's Youth Group will be joining us for a work day. We love having volunteers and we cannot wait to meet this group! | Jungle Jam & Juicy Jam Available at Reach for the STARS in Salem, at Columbiana's
Chamber of Commerce office, at Harbel's Market, and at GG. Jungle Jam: Blueberry Jalapeno, Strawberry Jalapeno, Cranberry Jalapeno, Hot,
Cherry Habanero, Pineapple Habanero, Dragon
Juicy Jam: Strawberry Lemonade, Sugar Free Strawberry Blueberry We also have:
Organic Catnip Toys ~ handmade here, with our catnip, cost - $4
Handmade Wine Cork Cat Toys ~ designed by our clients, cost - $1
Assorted Dried Herbs ~ grown & packaged here, cost - $1 | | OUTREACH and MISSION OPPORTUNITIES | Update From the LYFT Mission Trip The group arrived late Saturday, went to church on Sunday, and have been hard at work this week! | 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 (new or used), lids, and rings are always needed! | 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 needed for new students in Masaka! Meet our children HERE.
Please keep the Rock Kidz Mission Trip in your prayers. Marilee reports that there are 180 kids now! Check out a couple of her photos below. | 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! Church members, CSA subscribers, and community members have been stopping by and dropping off bags and boxes of useful items. Thanks, everyone! Keep those donations coming!! | 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! ~~~ | Quilts in the Garden Quilt Show Today, Friday, & Saturday, 10am-5pm
Hosted by United Quilt Guild
At the Salem Centreplex, 1098 N. Ellsworth Ave.
Come view awesome quilts along with classes, vendors, raffles and food! | Glamorgan Castle Tours Saturday, 12-4pm
200 Glamorgan St, Alliance
Built in the early 1900s, the stunning Glamorgan Castle currently houses the central administration for Alliance City Schools. Visit and enjoy a self-guided tour. (Tours not handicap accessible.) | 10th Annual Butterfly Festival Saturday, 1pm
Southside Community Butterfly Garden
88 Williamson, Youngstown
Family friendly event, live butterflies, music, food, free! Donations accepted. Vendors, plant sales, and library on site. | Boardman Park Saturday, 6:30pm
Free family event with music and movies! Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Enjoy local bands, movies, wagon rides, entertainers, and bounce houses. Saturday's movie is The Sandlot. | National Ice Cream Day Open House Sunday, July 17, 12-4pm
Tyler History Center, 325 West Federal St., Youngstown
Join the Mahoning Valley Historical Society as we celebrate National Ice Cream Day with a free open house at Tyler History Center. The event will feature activities for all ages, walking tours of downtown Youngstown to highlight Harry Burt’s confectionary empire, information throughout the Burt building, and, of course, Good Humor Ice Cream Bars! | Combined Electronics/Appliance Recycling Drive & Paper Shredding Event Saturday, July 16, 9am-12pm
10711 Main St., New Middletown Village Administration Bldg.
Open to Mahoning County residents.
ELECTRONICS RECYCLING | 9 AM - 12 PM
Accepting these items: All Screens, Cable boxes, Cables, CD Players, CD ROM/Floppy Drives, Cell Phones, Circuit Boards, Computer Towers, Dehumidifiers, Digital Cameras, Extension cords, Hard Drives, Laptops/Laptop Batteries, PC Cards/Memory, Power Supplies, Printer Cartridges, Routers/Modems, Scanners, Servers/Switches, UPS Battery Back-ups, VHS/DVD Players, Wire.
RATES: All screens will have a fee of $2 per screen inch. This includes CRT, Flat Panel, Plasma, LCD/LED televisions & monitors. (Not accepting printers/copiers/fax's, speakers, test equipment, mice, and stereo systems.)
APPLIANCE RECYCLING | 9 AM - 12 PM
Accepting these items: dehumidifiers, air conditioners, refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, stoves, hot water heaters, water softeners and anything made mostly of metal. No charge for Freon removal; no limit of units.
PAPER SHREDDING | 10 AM - 12 PM
Please contact New Middletown Village for more information at (330) 542-2846. Event limited to the residents of the village, Springfield Township & neighboring communities. | The Green Team's New Electronic Recycling Program Scheduled appointments for recycling household electronics. Registration is required for labor planning and to provide a better overall experience. Please select a date/time that is convenient for you. Program is available only to Mahoning County households, not businesses or organizations. New collection facility is located at 825 Bev Road in Boardman. Drive-in through the Bev Road entrance. We will remove the electronics from your vehicle. Drive-out via the South Avenue exit. There will be a $20 fee for all screens. All other electronics are accepted for free. More info HERE. | Today - Adam Pratt
July 15 - National Give Something Away Day (Great time to donate to our Giveaway!)
July 17 - National Ice Cream Day
July 19 - Candice McDonald
July 19 - Rich & Kim Cole
July is National Blueberry Month *If we don't have your special days, please let us know!!!*
Email the secretary at commonground.secretary@gmail.com. | ON OUR CALENDAR July 14-20, 2022 . . .
Today, 4-7pm - GG CSA Pick Up
Friday, 9am - Ladies Bible Study
Saturday, 10am-2pm - GG at Harbel's Market
Saturday, 1-4pm - VBS Set Up
Sunday, 9:30am - Sunday Class
Sunday, 10:15-10:45 - Fellowship Time
Sunday, 11am - In-Person & Online Worship & Collide Sunday Ministries
Weekdays, 8:30am-2:30pm - GG at Work
Monday-Friday, 5:45pm - VBS Volunteers Arrive
Monday-Friday, 6:30-8pm - Vacation Bible School
Tuesday, 8:30am-2pm - Mission Group with GG
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. | |
