Celebration Midweek - Jan. 20

Saturday we will have our Community Wide Worship Service, 5:00PM at Bethel-New Life Church (1218 Ransom St., Muskegon).  We will enjoy a meal at 5:00PM followed by worship with other churches in the Muskegon area.  Our hope is that this will be a wonderful mixing of cultures within the body of Christ.

1. OTHER IMPORTANT CALENDAR ITEMS

• SUNDAY, Adult Sunday School class begins at 9:00AM.
• SUNDAY, The Seekers Small Group meets after the worship service.
• SUNDAY, Pray for Muskegon
• January 31, Soup and Salad Lunch after the worship service.
• January 31, City Wide Prayer Service, 6:00PM at Orchard View HS.
• February 5, Family Game Night, 7:00PM at Church!
• February 9, Book Club, 6:30PM at El Mesquite.  We are reading "The Orchardist" by Amanda Coplin.
• February 20, Wild Game Dinner

2. STUDENT MINISTRY

• TONIGHT, Wednesday Night Youth Ministries, 6:30-8:00PM at Calvin Church.  Little Peeps = Lesson:"Let's Go!" Jesus Calls the Twelve Disciples;GEMS = Baking Badge; Cadets = Project Night;Middle School = Lesson: "How can God be “three in one?"
• SUNDAY, High School Youth Group at Calvin Church, 6:00-8:30PM. Dinner is provided.  Contact Pastor Matt for more details.
• Middle School Retreat - January 22-24 at Grace Adventures.  Contact Brian Kingshott or Pastor Matt for a permission form or other information. 

3. New Neighborhood Police Officer! Officer Emilio Trejo has over 21 years of policing experience including 3 years as a detective in the Narcotics Unit, 7 years assigned to crimes against persons and property, and 7 years as a patrol officer. He previously served 6 years in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper and mountaineer. Glenside residents can contact Officer Trejo via his e-mail, emilio.trejo@shorelinecity.com, or leave a message at 724-6739 x 8302. 

4. Reading Volunteers Needed at Nelson School - Do you have an hour a week during the school day that you could spend listening to a child read? If so, we invite you to become a Nelson School Reading Buddy. We have openings on Tuesday afternoons, Wednesday mornings, and Thursdays. Contact Lynn Kamps at 231-557-9392 for more information

5. Prayers:

• Pray for Sue Vredevoogd who will have a bone spur removed from her shoulder on Thursday.
• Pray for Anika Eenigenburg as she prepares for a trip to Nicaragua this summer.
• Pray for Angel Kinney (friend of Sarah Williamson) and her family at the loss of her grandmother on Saturday.  May God grant her comfort and peace.
• Praise God for a successful eye surgery for Duane Gray.  Pray for the same success when he has hernia surgery on Feb. 15.
• Pray for the guests recently who are "church shopping" due to difficult situations at their church.
• Pray for Roger Doctor's son who had surgery on his colon last week.
• Pray for people making "new starts" in the next few months.

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Pastor Matt Eenigenburg
Celebration Community Church
1260 W. Sherman Blvd.                            
Muskegon, MI 49441
www.celebrationmuskegon.org
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Things to Know at Celebration - Jan 13

FRIDAY MOVIE! - "WAR ROOM" - Invite a friend to see this great movie this Friday, January 15 at 7:00PM at Church.  Here is what IMDB says about it: "Filled with heart, humor, and wit, WAR ROOM follows Tony and Elizabeth Jordan, a couple who seemingly have it all-great jobs, a beautiful daughter, their dream home. But appearances can be deceiving. In reality, their marriage has become a war zone and their daughter is collateral damage. "  Definitely worth your time and the time of your friend.  Popcorn will be provided!

1. IMPORTANT CALENDAR ITEMS

• FRIDAY, Family Movie Night at 7:00 pm.
• SUNDAY, Adult Sunday School class begins at 9:00AM.
• SUNDAY, Deacon Team Meeting after church.
• SUNDAY, The New Small Group meets after the worship service.
• January 20, Basics for Babies meets at 10:00AM at church.
• January 23, Community Wide Worship Service, 5:00PM at Bethel-New Life Church.  We will enjoy a meal at 5:00PM followed by worship with other churches in the Muskegon area.  Our hope is that this will be a wonderful mixing of cultures within the body of Christ.
• January 31, Soup and Salad Lunch after the worship service.
• January 31, City Wide Prayer Service, 6:00PM at Orchard View HS.
• February 20, Wild Game Dinner

2. STUDENT MINISTRY

• TONIGHT, Wednesday Night Youth Ministries, 6:30-8:00PM at Calvin Church.  Little Peeps = Lesson:"Heaven Breaks Through";GEMS = Lesson: The Truth Is a Treasure, Craft:  Snowman Paintbrush; Cadets = Hearts & Hands project Night;Middle School = Lesson: "Can it be proven that God exists?"
• SUNDAY, High School Youth Group at Calvin Church, 6:00-8:30PM. Dinner is provided.  Contact Pastor Matt for more details.
• Middle School Retreat - January 22-24 at Grace Adventures.  Contact Brian Kingshott for a permission form or other information. 

3. EMPLOYMENT - Love INC of Muskegon County, a non-profit ministry, has an immediate opening for a part time (16-20 hours per week) Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper position. The required skills for this position include proficiency in Microsoft Office and Quickbooks. Accounting experience is essential. This is a chance to work in a fast paced, exciting, rewarding and positive Christian environment. Resume’s should be sent to mattk@loveincofmuskegon.com.

4. Prayers:

• Pray for DeeDee from MOKA in her interactions with her daughter who is addicted to heroin.  
• Pray for the medical issues of someone who wishes they kept anonymous.  Even today they still are uncertain of the actual extent of the condition but they hope for the best.  May God give them his peace as a Good Shepherd who leads them beside still waters and restores their souls!
• Pray for Roger Doctor's son who will have surgery on his colon on January 15.
• Pray for people making "new starts" in the next few months.
• Jim is recuperating at Hackley Hospital after his quintuple bypass surgery 2 weeks ago.  
• Matt Bishop, a former student of Carla Eenigenburg's, is fighting cancer at age 27 for the second time. He is having more tests to determine which type of cancer it is this time, but it looks like it could be leukemia. He begins chemo this week.
• Congratulations to Corey and Julie Bytwerk who are pregnant!  The due date is April 1.  Mark it on your calendar.
• Bob Jackson is looking for new employment.
• Thelma's sister in law, Esther, died this past week.
• Brenda Lange asks for prayers for the damage done to their mission station and the homes of some of their widows in Balama Mozambique.  They received 1.5 inches of water in 2 hours!
• For people who struggle with self-worth and their purpose on earth.
• Patti Lacy continues to experience back pain.
• Ruth Hinajosa is having issues with her neck.  Pray that the injections she receives will relieve her pain.
• Duane Gray had eye surgery to fix an aneurysm by his left eye today and is home recuperating.
• Lilia DuRose is experiencing pain and swelling in her joints.  She is being tested to determine the cause.  Please lift her up to the Lord in prayer.  
• Linda Bergman’s sister Nancy will be having surgery soon to remove cancer which has returned.  
• Paula Blohm is having difficulties with high blood pressure.  Pray for the new medication will work for her.

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

Happy New Year...A Little Late!

"WAR ROOM" - Invite a friend to see this great movie on Friday, January 15 at 7:00PM.  Here is what IMDB says about it: "Filled with heart, humor, and wit, WAR ROOM follows Tony and Elizabeth Jordan, a couple who seemingly have it all-great jobs, a beautiful daughter, their dream home. But appearances can be deceiving. In reality, their marriage has become a war zone and their daughter is collateral damage. "  Definitely worth your time and the time of your friend.  Popcorn will be provided!

1. IMPORTANT CALENDAR ITEMS

• Adult Sunday School class begins at 9:00AM.
• SUNDAY, The Seekers Small Group meets after the worship service.
• TUESDAY, Work Group Night, 4:00-8:00PM.  We need the carpeting in the old sanctuary tore up and other smaller jobs completed.  The Facilities Team will meet at 6:30PM.
• January 15, 2016 – Family Movie Night at 7:00 pm.
• January 17, The New Small Group meets after church.

2. STUDENT MINISTRY

• NO YOUTH MINISTRIES TONIGHT.  We will meet on the 13th, next Wednesday.
• SUNDAY, High School Youth Group at Calvin Church, 6:00-8:30PM. Dinner is provided.  Contact Pastor Matt for more details.
• Middle School Retreat - January 22-24 at Grace Adventures.  Contact Brian Kingshott for a permission form or other information. 

3. FAMOUS!

Celebration is famous!  We have had an article written about us in "The Banner", the denomination's magazine.  It is impossible to capture the entire story of Celebration in one article but the author did quite well!  Here's the link to the article. Enjoy!

http://thebanner.org/news/2015/12/former-car-dealership-repurposed-for-worship

4. Prayers:

• Pray for DeeDee from MOKA in her interactions with her daughter who is addicted to heroin.  
• Pray for Roger Doctor's son who will have surgery on his colon on January 15.
• Jim is recuperating at Hackley Hospital after his quintuple bypass surgery 2 weeks ago.  
• Matt Bishop, a former student of Carla Eenigenburg's, is fighting cancer at age 27 for the second time. He is having more tests to determine which type of cancer it is this time, but it looks like it could be leukemia. He begins chemo this week.
• Congratulations to Corey and Julie Bytwerk who are pregnant!  The due date is April 1.  
• Deb Mart thanks God that her GR home has closed and they now have only 1 home!
• Pray for strained family relationships over the holidays.
• Amie Anderson asks for prayers as she starts a new job.  There will be an adjustment for her family too and a new income standard.  
• Continue to pray for those who make their home in "warmer areas" of the US. 
• Pray for the loved ones around us who do not know Jesus...yet!
• Pray for my Erika who acquired a rare cancer.  
• Pray for those who have many bills which have piled up this past month.
• Thelma's sister in law, Esther, is in the hospital.
• Randy Sturris died recently.
• Pray for new teachers for the LoveINC "New Directions class".

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