Celebration Midweek - June 24

Quote for the day by Rich Mullins:  “The Bible is not a book for the faint of heart -- it is a book full of all the greed and glory and violence and tenderness and sex and betrayal that benefits mankind. It is not the collection of pretty little anecdotes mouthed by pious little church mice -- it does not so much nibble at our shoe leather as it cuts to the heart and splits the marrow from the bone. It does not give us answers fitted to our small-minded questions, but truth that goes beyond what we even know to ask.” 

The Bible is many things but at it's core it is the truth.  It is the truth of our Great God loved a selfish and unfaithful people but still made a way through Jesus that they might be friends again.  The Bible is about us and God's way to lead us to him.  That is the truth that our souls are asking!

1. Noteworthy Events

- Today, Pray For Muskegon. Take some time to bring our community, city, church, and county before Almighty God.

- July 5, Strawberry Festival, Noon.

- July 8, Book Club. The next meeting will be at 6:30 pm at Mango's.  We're reading The Shortest Way Home by Juliette Fay.

- July 19, Mosaic Grill Out, Noon.

 

2.  Youth Ministries
- SUNDAY, Summer Sunday Nights, The 6th-12th grade students will gather at Calvin Church at 6:00PM before going to Mike & Connie's for swimming, beach activities, Bible study, and most importantly the Ice Cream Sundaes!  We will return to church at 8:30PM.  Go to hear of the SERVE trip to Platte, SD too!

3.  Sunday

Men seem confused of their own identity in our overly feminized culture.  God calls men to stand up and be all that he has called them to be.  This is not of the feint of heart but it is the only way men are going to change their world.  So get ready to Man Up!  (Coach Paul - Philippians 4:9)

4.  Prayers  

- Jackie Knight asked for prayers for her going back to school at the end of June.  Also her family is struggling with the decline of the health of grandpa in CA.
- Patti Lacy's knee surgery will be on August 14.  Pray for wisdom for the physicians and that her body will be healthy for the surgery.
- Pray for the new faces at church lately.  May they become planted wherever God wants them to be and to grow there.
- Pray for those who have lost loved ones recently.  May God comfort them in their time of grief.

- Pray for co-workers who are struggling.  May we be the message of Jesus that they need!

- Pray for the those struggling to make financial ends meet.
- Prayer of thanks for great healing conversations to rebuild trust in others. God is good!

- Pray that God grows us to become ever more healthy as a church community.
- Pray for those recovering from illness, injury, and medical procedures lately.
- Pray for Lynn Pluger who continues her treatments for Hodgkins Lymphoma.
- Pray for couples as they work through tough issues at their homes.
- Pray for continued patience during our time of construction.
- Pray for all who will be travelling over Summer vacations.

- Pray for all of the unspoken prayers on our hearts that only God knows.
- Thank God that Brian Bishop, June's husband, is recovering well from pneumonia.
- Pray for Ben Becksvoort from CRC Home Missions who died last week.
- Pray for those getting married over the summer that the marriage event is one step in a lifelong journey together with Jesus.

- Pray for those making important life changes.  May God give them strength and boldness to face them and not run away.  May friends encourage them too.
- Pray for the plans to start new small groups in the fall.  May God lead us all into deeper community with other believers.
- Pray for those battling addictions including those going to treatment this week.  May may God lead them way "back into the light".  May God also use us in the process.
- Chuck and Pam Serene asked for prayers for Gabe, a 22 month old, so that his Leukemia will go into remission.  He is the son of their friends.
- Pray for all those experiencing difficulties in having children.

- Pray for Joe & Rachel (Pastor Matt's friend) whose newborn son Jack is having trouble breathing after being born premature.
- Pray for Church of God-Holy Faith and their leader, Bishop Bankhead.  May God help him lead with wisdom and grace.   May the church continue to be energized with passion for the lost.  May God bless their efforts to feed the body, mind, and soul of the congregation.

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Pastor Matt Eenigenburg
Celebration Community Church
1260 W. Sherman Blvd.                            
Muskegon, MI 49441
www.celebrationmuskegon.org
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Celebration Midweek - June 17

I am excited about Sunday!  We begin our new sermon series, "Man Up!"  I'm a little leery that the women may "check out" but life presents everyone with “Man Up” moments almost every day. In this new series we all will be challenged to be bold, reliable, prepared and truthful when faced with these moments. Join us for the next four weeks as we look at what it means to “Man Up” in our adventure with God.  Sunday: "A Lover AND a Fighter" (1 Samuel 17:32-37)

1. Noteworthy Events

- FRI-SUN, Church Campout in Scottville - There is still time to come out for the day.  Contact Sharon Bergman for more info.

- SUNDAY, Father's Day

- June 24, Pray For Muskegon. Next Wednesday take some time to bring our community, city, church, and county before Almighty God.

- July 5, Strawberry Festival, Noon.

 

2.  Youth Ministries
- No Sunday night Youth Group due to the SERVE Trip in Platte, SD.  The next meeting will be on June 24 at Mike & Connie's home.

3. Prayers  

- Pray for those recovering from illness, injury, and medical procedures lately.

- Pray for those who have lost loved ones recently.  May God comfort them in their time of grief.

- Pray for Lynn Pluger who continues her treatments for Hodgkins Lymphoma. 

- Pray for couples as they work through many tough issues at their homes.

- Pray for continued patience during our time of construction.

- Pray for all who will be travelling over Summer vacations.

- Pray for all of the unspoken prayers on our hearts that only God knows.

- Thank God that Brian Bishop, June's husband, is recovering well from pneumonia.

- Pray for Ben Becksvoort from CRC Home Missions who died last week. 

- Pray for those getting married over the summer that the marriage event is one step in a lifelong journey together with Jesus.

- Pray for co-workers who are struggling.  May we be the message of Jesus that they need!

- Pray for the plans to start new small groups in the fall.  May God lead us all into deeper community with other believers. 

- Pray for those battling addictions.  May may God lead them way "back into the light".  May God also use us in the process.

- Chuck and Pam Serene asked for prayers for Gabe, a 22 month old with Leukemia that is in remission.  He is the son of their friends.

- Friday is the 1 year anniversary of Brenda Swanson's granddaughter.  Pray for Brenda and her son as they continue to deal with this loss.

- Pray for all those experiencing difficulties in having children.

- Pray for 2nd Timothy Church and the leadership of Rev. Bass.  May God give them all that they need to grow spiritually and numerically.  May God make them difference makers in their community!

Pastor Matt Eenigenburg
Celebration Community Church
1260 W. Sherman Blvd.                            
Muskegon, MI 49441
www.celebrationmuskegon.org
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Celebration Midweek - June 10

I heard about a man who has not touched alcohol for 35 years after years of abuse.  He said that he thought of drinking every day when he called himself an alcoholic.  Things changed when he began saying "I'm not an alcoholic, I'm a child of God who doesn't drink." His temptation to drink began to diminish to the point where he doesn't think about drinking any more.  Can you relate?

1. Noteworthy Events

- TODAY, Book Club - We will meet at Chilli's to discuss the book for May which is “The Whip” by Karen Kondazian.  

- SUNDAY, Fellowship Team Meeting, Noon.

- SUNDAY, Mosaic Grill Out at E-burg's, 12:30-2:00PM.

- June 19-21, Church Campout in Scottville - There is a $30 deposit to reserve your campsite or just come up for the day.  Contact Sharon Bergman for more info.

- July 5, Strawberry Festival, Noon.

2.  Youth Ministries
- SUNDAY, Summer Sunday Nights, The 6th-12th grade students will gather at Calvin Church at 6:00PM before going to the Dethlof's for swimming, Bible study, and snacks!  We will return to church at 8:30PM. Invite a friend!

3. Homework - The homework assignment from Sunday was to pray for 10 people that you meet during the week.  The next step was to send a report of at least one of them to Pastor Matt.  How is it going?

4. Sunday -  There's got to be an easier way to show people Jesus!  What if it is easier than you think?  Invite a friend as we conclude our series: "Mission Possible". (Acts 9:1-19)

5. Prayers  

- Praise God for the great time at the INDOOR Summer Kick-Off Hot Dog Roast.

- Duane Gray dropped some drywall on his foot.  He will not need surgery but will be in a boot for 6 weeks.

- Pray for the flood victims who are trying to rebuild their lives in Texas.

- Pray for those who have lost loved ones recently.  May God comfort them in their time of grief.

- Pray for Pastor Matt's friend, Jamie, who just got out of prison.  Pray that he might find Jesus and a job.

- Pray for Lynn Pluger who continues her treatments for Hodgkins Lymphoma. 

- Pray for Jim Espinoza as he recovers from his surgery.

- Pray for couples as they work through tough issues at their homes.

- We praise God for the building progress and all of the little ways God has brought this vision of Celebration to be a reality.

- Pray for patience during our time of the "1-butt hallway".

- We praise God that he healed Rex Allen from his open heart surgery 9 weeks ago and some recent complications.  He is doing quite well.

- Pray for all who will be travelling over Summer vacations.

- Pray for all of the unspoken prayers on our hearts that only God knows.

- Pray for Ben Becksvoort from CRC Home Missions who died last week. 

- Pray for those getting married over the summer that the marriage event is one step in a lifelong journey together with Jesus.

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Pastor Matt Eenigenburg
Celebration Community Church
1260 W. Sherman Blvd.                            
Muskegon, MI 49441
www.celebrationmuskegon.org
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Almost Summer Vacation!

Another note about the new "Welcome Gifts" for our guests.  You are important in the process of welcoming people at Celebration!  Help by warmly greeting our guests and take them to the Information Booth fill out a Communication Card.  This is one way we can follow up with them and minister to their needs.  Help us excel at welcoming people to Celebration.  Thanks.

1. Noteworthy Events

- SUNDAY, Summer Kick-Off Hot Dog Roast - Stay for food after worship!

- June 10, Book Club - We will meet at Chilli's to discuss the book for May which is “The Whip” by Karen Kondazian.  

- June 14, Mosaic Grill Out at E-burg's, 12:30-2:00PM.

- June 19-21, Church Campout in Scottville - There is a $30 deposit to reserve your campsite.  Contact Sharon Bergman for more info.

 

2.  Youth Ministries
- SUNDAY, Summer Sunday Nights, The 6th-12th grade students will gather at Calvin Church at 6:00PM before going to Mike & Connie's for swimming, beach activities, Bible study, and most importantly the Ice Cream Sundaes!  We will return to church at 8:30PM.  This is the first one of the year!  Invite a friend!

3. Sunday - "We've got hope, yes we do.  We've got hope, how about you?"   Our culture is looking for solid hope in life and are looking to you for your answer.  How about you?  Invite a friend as we continue our new series of giving away our faith: "Mission Possible". (1 Peter 3:13-16)  We will also welcome our new members: Corry Bytewerk, Bob Jackson, and Chuck Serene.

4. Prayers  

- Duane Gray dropped some drywall on his foot.  Pray that he will not need surgery.

- Pray for the flood victims who are trying to rebuild their lives in Texas.

- Pray for Ruth Stinson (Sister of Paula Blohm) whose ex-husband died recently.

- Pray for Sandi Perkins who lost her husband last week.  Her father died only 3 months ago.

- Pray for Pastor Matt's friend, Jamie, who just got out of prison.  Pray that he might find Jesus and a job.

- Pray for Lynn Pluger who continues her treatments for Hodgkins Lymphoma. 

- Pray for Jackie Knight's grandfather who was given 3 months to live because his liver is failing.

- Pray for Jim Espinoza as he recovers from his surgery last week.

- Pray for couples as they work through tough issues at their homes.

- We praise God for the building progress and all of the little ways God has brought this vision of Celebration to be a reality.

- Pray for patience during our time of the "1-butt hallway".

- Morgan Evans gives praise to God because her cancer is still in remission. It has been a long journey of chemo, radiation, stress, pregnancy, and weight loss over the past months.  

- We praise God that he healed Rex Allen from his open heart surgery 9 weeks ago

- Patti's nephew is recovering from burns from being electrocuted twice while working as a volunteer fireman.

- Pray for all teachers and students so that they may finish well.

- Pray for all of the unspoken prayers on our hearts that only God knows.

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Pastor Matt Eenigenburg
Celebration Community Church
1260 W. Sherman Blvd.                            
Muskegon, MI 49441
www.celebrationmuskegon.org
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(231) 571-4137