| Sunday's Service - May 13, 2018 | Featured scripture verses are: 1 Corinthians 7:8-17
for Adam's message: To Be Married or Not. Join us this Sunday for Worship! | Raised Beds Available Only five raised beds left! If you would like to grow here at Common Ground, talk to Jen Lynch or Rachel Vignon to reserve one. Grow your own veggies, herbs, flowers...whatever makes you happy! | Garden News Pat Shannon will lead the Garden this Sunday, with a lesson about turning to Jesus whenever you're afraid. Kids, bring your Bibles!
There will be no Garden on the 20th as we observe Communion. We will finish out the school year on the 27th, with Jen Lynch leading. | Garden Summer Break Starts June 3rd Our Garden class takes a break for summer, to give kids the benefit of experiencing and participating in Worship for a season. Much is gained by observing others in worship, when life-long traditions begin to be established. Even when kids seem to not pay attention, or you think the material is over their heads, they absorb more than we realize. And, as it says in Proverbs 22:6, "Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it." | Youth Group News Last Sunday we talked about strength - how we often try to rely on our own when we actually need to turn to God's strength. We also made cards for a special person, worked on a rock painting project, and enjoyed some time outside. Each Sunday evening together is full of adventures and blessings! There will be no Youth Group this Sunday. Kids, stay home and take care of Mom on Mother's Day! Our final Youth Group evening before summer break will be May 20th. | Bible Studies Sunday Morning: Pat Shannon leads a class on the book of Matthew; 9:30 - 10:30am. Wednesday Morning: Ladies Study - Dwelling in God's Peace from the Jesus Calling Bible Study Series by Sarah Young; 9am. Friday Evening: Bible Study at the Shannon's house; 6pm. You are welcome to join in a study at any time! | Crochet Class May 19 from 2 to 4
Sign up on the bulletin board to join us for a crash course in crochet with our own talented Jessica Deeter! She will supply the yarn, you just need a crochet hook. (Hook recommendation: size J is preferable, sizes I or K are also usable.) If you have questions, talk to Jess on Sunday. All ages and abilities welcome. | Outreach Potluck Luncheon ~ "Springing Into Summer" After Worship May 20th
Potluck lunch with an ice cream sundae bar! Sign up sheet on the bulletin board. Bring your favorite good weather dish to share. | Spring Plant & Flower Sale! Today 9:00 to 2:00
Friday from 9:00 to 7:00
* Saturday from 9:00 to 1:00 Going on right now! Come see all we have available to brighten your porch/deck/yard/garden. Ferns, shade plants, tomato and pepper plants, and beautiful assorted hanging baskets are all in our greenhouse. Remember, flowers make excellent Mother's Day gifts, teacher gifts, and Graduation gifts! Proceeds will go right back into our programs for students and adults with disabilities. | Special Needs Classes Tomorrow we say goodbye once again to our friends from Crestview. We thank them for all their hard work and look forward to their return in the fall! Transition only has one more day with us this season - Friday, May 24th. No classes will be with us next week, as the kids will be enjoying some time at Camp Frederick. As always, you are invited to come visit us on class days to see all that these hard working folks accomplish! | GG at the Flea Come experience the Flea this Saturday from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Located right in Youngstown at 110 Freeman Alley, it's an easy drive to find unexpected treasures! | Goodness Grows Family Fun Fest Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 14 from 2-5pm. Come support the work of Goodness Grows while playing games, doing crafts, and spending time with your family! The Green Team is on board again! This year we will also have therapy bunnies to visit with, from the non-profit organization Bunnies in Baskets as well as special dogs from Angels For Animals! | | OUTREACH and MISSION OPPORTUNITIES | Coat & Clothing Drive Ongoing Mission Opportunity
Any time throughout the year that you have clothing and outerwear to donate, remember that you can bring it right here. Drop items off in the storage room by the Cafe or up in the Green Room. Collection will continue right up until our October Giveaway Day. | 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
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What can YOU do?
~~~ | | LOCAL COMMUNITY NEWS/EVENTS | Good Hope Rummage Sale A rummage sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 11 and 12 at Good Hope Lutheran Church, 12030 Market St. in North Lima. A pulled pork lunch and bake sale will be held on May 12. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children ages 12 and under. Proceeds from the lunch and bake sale will be used to send youth to Good Grief Camp at Camp Frederick. Good Grief is designed for ages 8 to 15 who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The week of camp is provided at no cost to the youth or their families. | Congratulations to the Peter Pan Cast Crown Theater put on another spectacular show last week! This organization is doing great things in the community. Dustin and Tori lit up the stage, along with all the other dedicated performers. Their next special needs show will be Music Man Jr., in the fall. If you have a chance to attend, you will definitely enjoy every second. | ~~~ If you know of any interesting news or events,
please let us know, so that we can pass it on to others! | CELEBRATE! Ascension Day - Today
Judi Bender - May 11
International Nurses Day - May 12
Mother's Day - May 13 | ON THE CG CALENDAR May 10 - 16 . . .
Today, 9-2 - GG Plant Sale
Today - Transition Class
Friday, 9-7 - GG Plant Sale
Friday - Crestview's last day
Saturday, 9-1 - GG Plant Sale
Saturday, 10-4 - GG at Youngstown Flea
Sunday, 11am - Worship Service
Sunday, 6pm - No Youth Group
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. | |
