Day 22 - Thursday

Day 22 – Thursday – Pray for the rescue and restoration of the victims of sexual trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation. Pray for safe and secure shelters to provide for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those who are rescued. Pray that the Gospel message reach their ears and be received in their hearts. Pray for the breakdown of the sex industry which fuels sex trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation of persons. Pray for gainful employment opportunities so that the women and children will not be as vulnerable to the sex traffickers.

Matthew 18:6 – "If anyone causes one of these little ones--those who believe in me--to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.”

Matthew 10:42 – “And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is my disciple, I tell you the truth, he will certainly not lose his reward."

-- Pastor Matt Eenigenburg
Celebration Community Church
1260 W. Sherman Blvd.
Muskegon, MI 49441www.celebrationmuskegon.com/
www.facebook.com/celebration.muskegon(231) 571-4137

Here are 6 important things for this week.

1. Yay! Sunday we will welcome new members!

2. Prayers:

• Pray for Ruth Hinojosa's friend Miguel who is going in for surgery on Tuesday.
• Continue to pray for Makenna. Pray that her feeding program is successful and she begins to eat on her own again. 
• Pray for Craig LeaTrea, brother of Nancy Bosma, as he continues to have health issues.
• Pray for Frank VanHees.
• Pray for Rob Ribbens. He goes to the Doc on Wednesday to get to the bottom of some health issues. 
• Prayers for Roger Doctor as he recovers from his back surgery on Tuesday.
• Pray for Pat Dunning who is recovering from toe surgery on Wednesday. 

3. Appreciation Sunday - On June 2 we hope to show our thanks to God for all of the ministry volunteers at Celebration. The list is long! Think of how you can thank them personally too!

4. Date - Put this date on your calendar: Carnival on September 28

5. Simply Give at Meijers ends on May 18th - Henry & Norton Meijers has chosen Love INC as their “Simply Give” partner. Pick up a "Simply Give" card at Meijers and give it to the cashier or scan the card. $10.00 will be added to your bill and Meijers will match your $10.00 and send Love INC the money. 2 for 1 matching gift!

6. Old School - Ever think that God only uses "other" people in his plans? "He would never use me!" Invite someone to hear about God's plan for you on Sunday as we look at the story of Deborah.

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Pastor Matt Eenigenburg
Celebration Community Church
1260 W. Sherman Blvd.
Muskegon, MI 49441
www.celebrationmuskegon.com/
www.facebook.com/celebration.muskegon
(231) 571-4137

Yay! Celebration! Yay!

Wow, what a week so far! Here are 6 things that you should know.

1. Mother's Day: In case you forgot, it is Mothers Day on Sunday.

2. Love INC: The Council has formalized our partnership with Love INC. This means that we will work with them in meeting the basic needs of our church members and our community. Love INC has many great resources to assist with the financial, emotional, and physical needs. We view this as a good thing that will focus us on what God wants us to do to bring his Kingdom to come "on earth as it is in heaven."

3. Worry-wart. Not a pleasant name to be called. It is even worse if it is true. Sunday we will use the story of Martha in the Bible to address this condition. (Luke 10:38-42)

4. There are lots of prayers for this week.
Pray for Jamie Pereman whose Grandmother died on Sunday.
Pray for the family of Al Bouman (former member of Celebration) as Al’s mom has past away.
Pray for Jena DeWolfe as she progresses through her treatment program.
Pray for spiritual and physical healing in the family members of Ruth and Reyes Hinojosa.
Pray for Jake, friend of the Glaser family, who has a concussion.
Pray for all of the college kids finishing exams and returning home.
Prayer of praise for the healing of Josh Commans (Kadence Ribbens’ friend) and for Reese Holmes.
Pray for Pastor Matt's dad who is having surgery to remove a tumor today.
Pray for Pat Dunning for her surgery next week.
Prayer of thanks for Frank VanHee's son is back to work after colon surgery!

5. World Renew has an urgent need for plumbers, electricians, and HVAC specialists in Union Beach, New Jersey. Licensed preferred, but not required. They are also looking for volunteers for short-term help in New York and western Michigan. Contact Art at 800-848-5818 if you can help for a week or more.

6. 40 Days of Prayer and Fasting: Where have you seen God working lately? Do you have a story to share during your prayers or fasting? Let us know!


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Pastor Matt Eenigenburg
Celebration Community Church
1260 W. Sherman Blvd.
Muskegon, MI 49441
www.celebrationmuskegon.com/
www.facebook.com/celebration.muskegon
(231) 571-4137

Celebration Midweek

Hello Celebration!
This is your second email of the day but there are so many things great happening!

1. Prayers - Continue to seek God's presence during our 40 Days of Prayer and Fasting which kicks off today on the National Day of Prayer. Join us at GVSU tonight for a Prayer Rally at 7:00 PM if you are able.

2. Surgeries - Please be in prayer for upcoming surgeries: Pat Dunning has foot surgery on May 15; Roger Doctor has back surgery soon.

3. Love INC - We are formulating a formal partnership with Love INC. We hope that our efforts combined with them and other churches will further God's plan of peace and healing in Muskegon! Presently they have a few needs that we may be able to help with: As you do your spring cleaning please consider Love INC for your donations to their furniture ministry, baby pantry, and household pantry. They all are at extremely low levels. Contact Kathy Meyer for more info.

4. Sunday - Loneliness and depression are not strangers for some of us. God has a lot to say to all of us who have felt like this at some time in our lives. Invite a friend who needs to hear God speak to them in their dark time about this emotion. (1 Kings 19)
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Pastor Matt Eenigenburg
Celebration Community Church
1260 W. Sherman Blvd.
Muskegon, MI 49441www.celebrationmuskegon.com/
www.facebook.com/celebration.muskegon(231) 571-4137

Day 1

We are going to send out a prayer reminder for each day during our 40 Days of Prayer and Fasting. May this be helpful to you as you seek God's presence today.

Thursday – May 2 – Pray for our leaders in local, state, and federal governments. May they be servant leaders of integrity and godly character. May they seek to bring God’s “Kingdom come to earth as it is in heaven.” May we obey them as people sent by God to lead our governments.

"Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people." - Proverbs 14:34
"When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan." - Proverbs 29:2

"Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave—just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” - Matthew 20:26-28
"Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God." - Romans 13:1