Busy Bags!

BUSY BAGS - Pam Serene needs your colorful cloth fabric so she can make some "Busy Bags" for children of guests at church.  We expect regular attenders to Celebration to know what their children needs to keep them occupied in the worship service.  Guests do not always come prepared.  These "Busy Bags" will hold crayons, paper, coloring pages, stickers, etc.  Talk with Pam so we can help out our guests.

1. EVENTS TO REMEMBER

May 24, Wednesday Night Bible Study, 6:45PM.

May 24, Pray for Muskegon
May 25, Dream Team Meeting, 6:30PM at Church.
June 4, Installation of new Elders and Deacons
June 4, Fellowship Team Meeting after the service.

June 7, Baby Basics, 10:00AM.

June 7, Women's Bible Study, 10:30AM.  We'll continue in "1000 Gifts" by Ann Voskamp, 
Aug. 9, Unity Fest Free Day, 5:00-10:00PM.
June 12, Council Transition Meeting, 6:30PM.

2. SEVER WEATHER - This is West Michigan so weather changes all the time.  If a tornado watch or severe weather warning is in effect continuing one hour before any church event, we will cancel the event.  We will post the news on WZZM.  Pastor Matt lived in Minnesota for a while which makes him laugh at harsh weather.  He loves to ride in storms!  But if you don't think you can make it, do not fret.  We will see you at the next event.   

3. SUNDAY - How do you know if and how God is working in your life?  Join us in this series through Esther as we look for God's work even when he seems absent or powerless. Sunday: "When God is Working" (Read Esther 5-7)

4. CELEBRATION INVITE - Charles and Pam Serene would like to invite the Celebration family and friends to Sarah's Open House at church on Sunday, June 18 from 2:00-4:00PM.  She is graduating from Oakridge High School.

5. PRAYERS

Remember, each prayer request, even ones with no names listed, come from an real persons.  Keep the person behind the request in your prayers to God.

Prayer Focus: Chile

• Pray for the culture of division within the Chilean church to be overcome by the unity of the Holy Spirit.
• Pray for those scarred by Pinochet's reign to humbly forgive their abusers.
• Pray for zeal within the Church to evangelize the Mapuche people in the South.
• For the video and more info, go to http://prayercast.com/chile.html

Local Prayers:

• Pray for "some rest".
• Pray for new job opportunities.
• Pray for Steve Swanson who is still recovering from his surgery.
• Pray for Robin Dykstra's brother Carl after triple bypass surgery.
• Praise God for Jim and Char Espinoza's marriage on Saturday.
• Pray for adult children as they seek their way in life.
• Pray for aches and pains which make everyday life difficult.
• Pray for Lisa Crabtree's dad who has stomach cancer.
• Pray for students to finish the school year well.
• Pray for wisdom teeth which need to be pulled.
• Pray for God's leading in auditions and job interviews.
• Pray for healing of Ed Cohea's foot in the yellow jacket attack.
• Pray for world peace.
• Pray for time management during this stressful season of life.
• Praise God for servant hearts and those who willingly help out at Celebration!
• Pray for Sue DeBoer who has shingles.
• Pray for Sandy Hazelmyer's sister in law who had a stroke recently.
• Pray for Mike Straley who has pneumonia and is recovering in Utah.
• Pray for those with deep financial needs.
• Pray for healthy births.
• Praise God for Lilia DuRose's mom who is feeling better.
• "I'm praising God for all the blessings!"
• "Pray for peace, healing, and direction for future decisions."
• Pray for Pastor Matt's neighbor Dave Bishop whose mom died on Monday.
• Pray for Manchester England after the recent terrorist bombing.
• Pray for Frank VanHees who is in Mercy Hospital with an infection in his blood.
• Pray for Duane Blohm's dad, Don, who has cancer in his neck.
• Hannah DeJonge asks for prayers for her mom as she travels to Florida this week.
• Continue to pray for the Bob Veach family and friends at his passing last week.  
• Pray for Wayne Kittle who is experiencing some balance issues.
• Pray for those who have lost jobs recently.
• Pray for those who battle with anxiety issues.
• Pray for wisdom to seek God in all the changes in life
• Pray for marriages in the middle of divorces.
• Pray for those seeking reconciliation and healing with family members.
• Pray for improved health for Bill Essenberg's mom.
• Pray for marriages which need God's loving touch.
• Pray for all those loved ones who are hurting and dealing with abuse.
• Pray for those battling painful events of the past.  May forgiveness free them from their prison.
• For people in ministry to not grow weary in their work but look to God for strength.

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