| Sunday Service ~ July 23, 2023 | New Sermon Series:
GO and MAKE (Christ's Model of Personal Evangelism) The featured Scripture is: John 4:1-9
for Mike's message: Personal Evangelism 101: Take Initiative. | 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. ~~~ | | Bible Studies & Ministries | Sunday Morning Bible Study ~ 9:30am
Studying the Book of Genesis Ladies Morning Bible Study ~ Friday, 9am
Alistair Begg & Sinclair Ferguson's Name Above All Names. | Wednesday Morning Prayer Group
10am at the Jackson's house and on Zoom.
Personal Meeting ID: 6936117456 / Password: prayer | LifeGroups ▪ Bartholomew LifeGroup: Events to be scheduled.
▪ Young Adult LifeGroup: Sundays, 6pm
▪ Tuesday LifeGroup: 10am, Meeting every other week ~ August 1, August 15, & August 29 | | CGCC/CLC Children's Ministry | Collide Sunday ~ During Worship at 11am Children 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 in Activity Room) | Stellar VBS Tonight, 6-8pm
Family Night, 6-8pm Shine Jesus Light! | Stellar VBS Mission At VBS, we are collecting offerings of any amount to be donated to The Brightside Project, as they strive to equip and empower children to reach their full potential. We ask everyone to bring in their pennies, nickles, dimes, quarters, dollars...whatever they can afford. Our donations will help The Brightside Project show Columbiana County children that, even in the darkest of times, there is a Brightside! | VBS Family Night, Friday, 6-8pm Join us to celebrate what we’ve experienced and learned all week at VBS!
We’ll have fellowship and fun, with a bouncy house, a cotton candy machine, and a snow cone machine. Food will be provided by Old Towne Country Grill. Hope to see you there!
*Volunteers ~ Please arrive by 5:30pm to help with set-up. Thank you! | VBS Volunteers Our gratitude for our dedicated VBS volunteers is as vast as the expanse of outer space! You all have definitely been shining Jesus' light this week! Thank you for helping everyone to have a cosmically awesome time! One more evening (tonight) to arrive at 5:30pm for our time of learning, singing, and exploring this amazing galaxy together. Then, tomorrow evening, we will gather to celebrate our phenomenal VBS experience with a Family Fun Night - don't miss it! Come at 5:30pm on Friday to help get everything set up for our space crew to have one more great adventure! Thanks to Jill Griffith for all the photographic eveidence of the fun and learning happening at Stellar VBS! We love to share the happenings here and her gorgeous photos are helping us do that. If YOU have taken any pictures during VBS decoration making, set up, or during this all-star VBS week - we would really appreciate you sharing them with us. Just send them to Jen Lynch by email (jlynch02@gmail.com) or use Facebook Messenger. 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! | Fall Fest Committee Meeting If you are on the Fall Fest Committee, please stay after Worship this Sunday. We will be gathering in the Cafe for a meeting to start brainstorming. Fall will be here before we know it! | Encouragement Thank you to Marcia Kreps for sharing and Darla Smith for writing these weekly bits of encouragement. "I pray you are all doing well this week. The weather has been outstanding here in NE Ohio. Cannot believe July is in the second half. Wow, time is speeding by at a record pace. I had one sunflower bloom this week and it was one that came up from seeds that had dropped last year. The ones I planted from seed haven’t bloomed quite yet. Our curious deer in our backyard helped themselves to a few of the tops already. Hopefully will be some left to bloom in full." "My WORD for this week is “CRUSHED.” Have you ever felt “crushed” by others in this life? There are many things in our lives that can “crush” us. If we are not careful, we will get stuck in that state. There are many words that can “crush” other people and, if we do not watch our words with our Holy Spirit check valve, we may be responsible for doing just that. When something gets “crushed” under the weight, it can be destroyed. We never want to be the cause of something like that. We may be “crushed,” but we are not abandoned. The Holy Spirit is right there with us, leading and guiding us. Let Him take the reins and let the healing take place. Regroup, renew, restore, refresh us, Holy Spirit. Let your presence flow through us as only you can. Take out any hurt and replace with sweet love and peace that passes ALL UNDERSTANDING. What we do not know, you will reveal to us in time. What we cannot understand, you will make crystal clear in time. I pray anyone that needs to hear this word this week will let the Holy Spirit carry you through." “If your heart is broken, you’ll find God right there; if you’re kicked in the gut, he’ll help you catch your breath.” ~ Psalm 34:18 (MSG) ~~~ | Blessing Box Located by the Sanctuary doors, the Blessing Box is always available. If you have a need, please write it on one of the cards next to the box and pop it inside. Additionally, if you are not comfortable putting the need on a card, we are always reachable by email at: connectinglife.clc@gmail.com or commongroundsecretary@gmail.com Requests for help with any need will be kept confidential. | July Worship ~ Online & In-Person Pastor Mike Hileman ~ Sundays at 11am We're excited to welcome you to Worship, in church and online! ~~~ | Outdoor Worship July 30 - August 27 - September 24 Mark your calendars and join us for church in the great outdoors!
This year we are trying something new - meeting in the courtyard between the church
and warehouse, hoping it will be more quiet than out front. Park like normal, head into
the building, walk straight back past the desk to the hallway, and head out the door.
Chairs and canopies will be set up or you can bring your own. | www.goodnessgrows4all.org Our Mission Statement: To cultivate personal, social, and community growth through gardening, education, and opportunity for people of all abilities. | This has been a week of weeding. If you are running a farm or a garden, you get to enjoy plenty of time in the beautiful surroundings outside, listening to the birds and the breeze, excercising your muscles, while weeding! Have you ever wondered if weeding a garden is exercise? Yes! In fact, the Henry Ford Health Group has shown that getting out in the yard for just 30-45 minutes can burn up to 300 calories. Routine gardening activities, such as raking, weeding and trimming, engage multiple muscle groups at once, improving your overall fitness level. The Mayo Clinic reports that garden tasks like weeding have been shown to lighten mood and lower levels of stress and anxiety. Gardening routines, like watering and weeding, can create a soothing rhythm to ease stress. Come relieve some stress by weeding with us! You'll be helping our plants grow, keeping the property looking neat, and improving your overall health and well-being! Our crew hasn't just been weeding though. Four GG folks headed to Fitness For Us All on Wednesday, where they also worked on their health and well-being, while having plenty of fun! The rest of the bunch made homemade zucchini bread for CSA, from our own zucchini. They have also accomplished some cleaning tasks, done plenty of watering, and enjoyed being together. We always have fun here, no matter what we're doing! Today is CSA day. Everyone is outside harvesting all the goodies that will be picked up tonight. It's always exciting to see what goodness our gardens have grown! | | Look How Much Fun We Make Weeding!!!! | | Bagged Compost Items Very Much Appreciated! | Jungle Jam & Juicy Jam Available at Reach for the STARS in Salem, in Columbiana at Living Luxe Designs, and here at GG. Jungle Jam: - $7 - Blueberry Jalapeno, Strawberry Jalapeno, Hot,
Cherry Habanero, Dragon Juicy Jam: - $7 - Cherry Lemonade, Strawberry 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
GG T-Shirt ~ $15 assorted sizes | | 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. If you are looking for a way to serve, come help GG take care of the grounds. We'd love to have you join in the work and the play!!! Talk to Rachel Vignon to see how you can help! | 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. | Uganda Mission Trip Update Words from Marilee:
"What a whirlwind I have been living in Uganda. God has been so good to us all.
We have had a wonderful time with the kids at Divine. They are all so very precious and
so full of love. We've visited prisons, schools in the area and held Bible study with the
women of our church. God is changing people's lives." Thank you for your continued prayers! | October Coat & Clothing (& More!) Giveaway Saturday, October 21, 9:30am-1pm | 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. If you need help unloading, Goodness Grows folks are usually available weekdays from 9:15am-1:45pm. We would also appreciate any shopping bags and especially any boxes that you can save. |  Donations coming in!! THANK YOU!! | Pantry Staples Bags for Giveaway 2023
We've set an ambitious goal of filling 500 bags with the following items:
peanut butter (or other nut butter) / tuna / canned veggies / mac & cheese / pasta & sauce / canned fruit / granola bars
We will be accepting monetary donations as well as the requested items through October 8. The donation area is set up on the table near the front doors. If we start shopping now, find some good sales, and are careful to check for expiration dates that are well past October 21, 2023, we might be able to send a bag of food home with every person who attends the Giveaway!
Let's dream BIG and work together for our community!! | 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. 2023 Schedule for Heroes and Halos
Volunteers welcome & appreciated! Talk to Pam Veiock. Ball
Thursday, Oct 5 set up for ball at Columbiana County fairgrounds from 6-done
Saturday, Oct 7 Special Needs Ball at Columbiana County fairgrounds 4-9 Fall Festival
Nov 4, no details yet Thanksgiving - Register for Christmas
Friday, Nov 17 cook turkeys and set up at The Upper Room in Columbiana from 3-until done
Saturday, Nov 18 H & H Thanksgiving Dinner at The Upper Room serving from 12:30-4:30, both dine in and carry out. Prep time to be set after Friday night. Christmas
Pam will put the numbers on the floor of the warehouse on Dec 3, 10 per row, 25 rows.
Food baskets put together by youth. Date to be determined.
Gifts drop off at Common Ground from 9-2 Monday - Friday. "Store"set up before December 12.
Christmas preparations December 13, starting at 5:30
Christmas dinner December 16. Serving from 12:30 - 4:30, prep time will be 9:30 am | 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! ~~~ | All Ages Christmas Decorated Bicycle Parade Saturday, 1pm
Event by the Columbiana Chamber of Commerce
At Firestone Park
As part of our Christmas in July celebration, find your bicycle and decorate it for a parade! We'll start across from Firestone Pool and end down at the basketball court. Similar to our Christmas Float parade, we will designate various winners. | Beaver Township Fun & Safety Day Saturday, 5-8pm
Family fun for all ages! | Boardman Park Adoption Event Sunday, 10am-7pm
At Boardman Park's Chester Long Pavilion Every Dog Matters ~ 10am-3pm
All About The Pawz ~ 3-7pm Come visit with some amazing dogs this Sunday in Boardman Park. Stop by and meet your new best friend! | Christmas In July - Toy Drive Sunday, 3-6pm
On the Green in Canfield
Join Canfield PD and the City of Canfield for the annual Toy Drive benefiting Akron Children's Hospital. Please consider stopping by for a visit and bringing a toy for donation. New stuffed animals, super hero and princess dolls, along with Duplo/Lego sets are always a hit. | TODAY - Space Exploration Day & National Moon Day - Perfect for Stellar VBS!
July 22 - Nicolette Vignon
July 24 - Brendan Cole
July 26 - Delania Link
July is Wild About Wildlife 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 20-26, 2023 . . .
Weekdays, 8:30am-2:30pm - Goodness Grows at Work
Today, 4-7pm - CSA Pick Up (Weekly)
Today, 6-8pm - STELLAR VBS (Volunteers Arrive by 5:30pm)
Friday, 9am - Ladies Bible Study
Friday, 6-8pm - VBS Family Fun Night (Volunteers Arrive by 5:30pm)
Sunday, 9:30am - Bible Study
Sunday, 10:15am - Fellowship Time
Sunday, 11am - Worship & Collide Childrens Ministries
Sunday, After Worship - Fall Fest Committee Meeting
Sunday, 6pm - Young Adult LifeGroup
Wednesday, 10am - Prayer Group
Wednesday, 6pm - GG Board Meeting | 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. | |
