Sometimes Less is Better!

Sometimes less is better!   We are updating our website over the next few weeks to make it more simple and useful, especially for guests checking out Celebration.  In light of this, we hope to make the mid-week email friendly and useful too.  This email and those to come will have 3-4 things to know for the week.  Any more than that means we need to send out special carrier pigeons!  Thanks for staying up-to-date with what is happening at Celebration.

1. SUMMER HOT DOG ROAST - You are invited to join us for our annual Summer Hot Dog Roast immediately following our 10:30AM worship service. The church will be providing the hot dogs, condiments, table service, and beverages. Plan on bringing a yummy salad or dessert to share!  All are welcome to join us! Hope to see you there!

2. 5TH SUNDAY WORSHIP - We are planning to have the Oasis children worship with their parents on months which have a 5th Sunday.  This gives both teachers and children a break.  We will have "Busy Bags" available if your child needs them.  We will also have a special time for the children during the service.

3. COMING EVENTS

July 5, Baby Basics, 10:00AM.

July 5, Women's Bible Study, 10:30AM.  We continue in "1000 Gifts" by Ann Voskamp.

July 5, Wednesday Night Bible Study, 6:45PM.

July 9, Summer Hot Dog Roast after the morning worship.

July 9, Youth Group Event at Cerminaro's, 6:00-8:30PM

July 10, Council/Elder/Deacon Teams meet, 6:30PM

July 14, Play to Learn Class resumes, 10:00AM at church.

July 19, Book Club, 6:30PM at Grand Traverse Pie Company.  The book will be  "Broken For You"  by Stephanie Kallos.

Aug. 9, Unity Fest Free Day, 5:00-10:00PM.

4. PRAYERS

Prayer Focus: Croatia

• Pray for lasting reconciliation among Bosnians, Serbs, and Croats after centuries-long rivalries and hatred towards one another.
• Pray for the body of Christ to unite across denominational lines to impact a traumatized society.
• Pray for spiritual breakthroughs among a large population of drug addicts who are in desperate need of hope.For the video and more info, go to http://prayercast.com/croatia.html

Local Prayers:

• Praise God for all the people who cleaned up the church on Tuesday night.  It looks great!
• Praise God for Charlie Schmok's arm is healing well.
• Pray for grown children who are making poor choices.
• Pray for Susan Schmoks' daughter who is "returning to normal life after 10 years in the Navy."
• "Praise God for helping me through a tough week."
• Praise God for Kelly who re-committed her life to Jesus after the service on Sunday!
• Pray for rest for area pastors.
• Pray for memorable family trips this summer.
• Pray for healing and comfort for Lilia DuRose's mom.
• Pray for God to heal our land and bring us as a nation back to him.
• Pray for recent Sunday guests and their search for a church home.
• Pray for John Barrett who is healing from platar faciaitus.
• Pray for those facing bleak financial situations.
• Pray for those with incurable illnesses.
• Praise God for Greg and Sandy Hazelmyer's son-in-law whose PET scan showed no more evidence of cancer in his body!
• Continue to pray for Wayne Kittle as he still is having balance issues.
• Praise God for friends and family to get us through the tough times.
• Pray for healthy pregnancys.
• Pray for our president and other governmental leaders.
• Pray for the leadership of Celebration.
• Pray for those who struggle with depression.
• Pray for peace and loving relationships within families.
• Pray for those who have lost jobs recently.
• Pray for wisdom to seek God in all the changes in life
• Pray for marriages which need God's loving touch.
• Pray 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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Celebration Midweek - June 21

Father's Day Thank Yous! - Congratulations to Don Strousse who got to sit in the La-Z-Boy chair during the service this past Sunday.  I am sure there will be calls for making this a monthly occurance!  Big thanks to Dan Langlois and Bob Dunning for helping with the arrangements!  Also, thanks to the Fellowship Team which organized the Straberry Shortcake Festival after church.  It was soooo good!

1. EVENTS TO REMEMBER

June 21, Wednesday Night Bible Study, 6:45PM.

June 21, Baby Basics, 10:00AM.
June 21, Women's Bible Study, 10:30AM.  We continue in "1000 Gifts" by Ann Voskamp.

June 21, The New Small Group Picnic, 5:30PM at Margaret Drake Elliot Park.

July 9, Summer Hot Dog Roast after the morning worship.

July 9, Youth Group Event at Cerminaro's, 6:00-8:30PM

July 19, Book Club, 6:30PM at Grand Traverse Pie Company.  The book will be  "Broken For You"  by Stephanie Kallos.
Aug. 9, Unity Fest Free Day, 5:00-10:00PM.

2. 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: Costa Rica

• Pray for churches to effectively disciple their congregants and to see biblical lifestyle changes as a result.
• Pray for dynamic ministries aimed at reaching the youth, which comprise two-thirds of the nation’s population.
• Pray for Christ-like cooperation amongst foreign missions agencies as they begin to transfer authority to indigenous leadership.
• For the video and more info, go to http://prayercast.com/costa-rica.html

Local Prayers:

• Pray for those who did not have the Father's Day they wanted.  There are many men who are estranged from their children for a variety of reasons.
• Pray for safety for those travelling over the summer.
• Pray for healing and comfort for Lilia DuRose's mom.
• Pray for God to heal our land and bring us as a nation back to him.
• Pray for recent Sunday guests and their search for a church home.
• Pray for a safe yet entertaining Dayton Air Show.
• Pray for John Barrett who is healing from platar faciaitus.Pray for those facing bleak financial situations.
• Praise God for a great trip to DC for Matthew DuRose's last week.
• Pray for Reyes Hinajosa's cousin Paul who was in a motercycle accident and is in ICU.
• Pray for those with incurable illnesses.
• Pray for those who are being bullied.
• Praise God for Jill Bennett who returned home this week.  Pray for renewed strength and healing.
• Pray for Lisa Crabtree and family whose dad passed away recently.  
• Praise God for Greg and Sandy Hazelmyer's son-in-law whose PET scan showed no more evidence of cancer in his body!
• Continue to pray for Wayne Kittle as he still is having balance issues.
• Pray that we may spread God's love to others, especially our children.
• Praise God for friends and family to get us through the tough times.
• Pray for healthy pregnancys.
• Pray for our president and other governmental leaders.
• Pray for the leadership of Celebration.
• Pray for those who struggle with depression.
• Pray for peace and loving relationships within families.
• Pray for those who have lost jobs recently.
• Pray for wisdom to seek God in all the changes in life
• Pray for marriages which need God's loving touch.
• Pray for all those who are hurting and dealing with abuse.
• For people in ministry to not grow weary in their work but look to God for strength.

-- 

Pastor Matt Eenigenburg
Celebration Community Church
1260 W. Sherman Blvd.                            
Muskegon, MI 49441
www.celebrationmuskegon.org
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Father's Day La-Z-Boy Raffle

FATHER'S DAY LA-Z-BOY RAFFLE - During the service this Sunday, we will have a raffle for all men!  (Fathers, fathers to be, people who have acted like fathers for us.)  The winner will get to use a La-Z-Boy chair for the remainder of the service.  There is no cost to the raffle but you must be present during the announcements to win!  Big thanks to Langlois and Bob Dunning for helping with the arrangements!

1. EVENTS TO REMEMBER

June 14, Wednesday Night Bible Study, 6:45PM.
June 15, Dream Team Meeting, 5:00PM at Church.

June 18, La-Z-Boy Raffle and Communion, during the service!
June 18, Father's Day Strawberry Festival, after church.
June 21, Baby Basics, 10:00AM.
June 21, Women's Bible Study, 10:30AM.  We continue in "1000 Gifts" by Ann Voskamp.

June 21, The New Small Group Picnic, 5:30PM at Margaret Drake Elliot Park.

July 9, Summer Hot Dog Roast after the morning worship.

July 9, Youth Group Event at Cerminaro's, 6:00-8:30PM

July 19, Book Club, 6:30PM at Grand Traverse Pie Company.  The book will be  "Broken For You"  by Stephanie Kallos.
Aug. 9, Unity Fest Free Day, 5:00-10:00PM.

2. YOU'RE INVITED! - Our graduates would like to invite you to their open houses and are saving paper by using this email.  Sarah Serene's Open House is at church on Sunday, June 18 from 2-4PM.  Serena Schultz's open house is at church on Saturday, June 24 from 1-4PM.  We are so proud of you both!

3. PRAYERSRemember, 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: Congo

• Pray for a pure Gospel to be proclaimed that is devoid of syncretism and heresy.
• Pray for the Church to recapture the vision for evangelism of the entire country.
• Pray for an expansion of ministries that equip youth to decisively impact the nation for Christ.
• For the video and more info, go to http://prayercast.com/congo.html

Local Prayers:

• Pray for those facing bleak financial situations.
• Pray for Matthew DuRose's trip to Wahington DC next week.
• Pray for Reyes Hinajosa's cousin Paul who was in a motercycle accident and is in ICU.
• Pray for those with incurable illnesses.
• Pray for those who are being bullied.
• Pray for Jill Bennett who is at Sanctuary at McCauley but hopes to return home soon.
• Pray for Lisa Crabtree and family whose dad passed away last week.  There will be a Memorial service today at 3:00PM at the Sytsema Funeral Home on Harvey Street.
• Praise God for Greg and Sandy Hazelmyer's son-in-law whose PET scan showed no more evidence of cancer in his body!
• Pray for the CRC Synod which meets this week.  May God give his guidance, wisdom, and unity to the leadership of the denomination.
• Continue to pray for Wayne Kittle as he still is having balance issues.
• Pray that we may spread God's love to others, especially our children.
• Praise God for friends and family to get us through the tough times.
• Pray for healthy pregnancys.
• Pray for our president and other governmental leaders.
• Pray for the leadership of Celebration.
• Praise God for Pam Serene's friend, Emma Orr, whose recent scans sho no cancerous tumors.
• Pray for those who struggle with depression.
• Praise God for servant hearts and those who willingly help out at Celebration!
• Praise God for Mike Straley's safe return from Utah and healing from pnuemonia.
• Pray for peace and loving relationships within families.
• Pray for those who have lost jobs recently.
• Pray for wisdom to seek God in all the changes in life
• Pray for those seeking reconciliation and healing with family members.
• Pray for marriages which need God's loving touch.
• Pray for all those who are hurting and dealing with abuse.
• For people in ministry to not grow weary in their work but look to God for strength.

-- 

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

Our Security is Never in Doubt!

Eugene Peterson has a great quote to help bring peace in times of uncertainty.  He writes, "All the persons of faith I know are sinners, doubters, uneven performers.  We are secure not because we are sure of ourselves but because we trust that God is sure of us."  Let us be sure of this today: God Loves You!  He will never give up on you!  Never!  (2 Timothy 1:12-14)

1. EVENTS TO REMEMBER
June 7, Baby Basics, 10:00AM.
June 7, Women's Bible Study, 10:30AM.  We continue in "1000 Gifts" by Ann Voskamp, 
June 7, Wednesday Night Bible Study, 6:45PM.

June 12, Council Transition Meeting, 6:30PM.
June 15, Dream Team Meeting, 5:00PM at Church.

June 16, Middle School Group - Bonfire at the E-burg's, 7:00PM
June 18, Father's Day Strawberry Festival, after church.
July 9, Summer Hot Dog Roast
Aug. 9, Unity Fest Free Day, 5:00-10:00PM.
Aug. 11, Family Bowling Night, 6:00PM

2. 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: Columbia

• Pray for spiritual and physical protection for believers who face the threat of violence for their commitments to Christ.
• Pray for a wise and courageous government that will take a hard stance against violence, drug cartels, and corruption.
• Pray for the spiritual battle for Colombia to be won in Jesus' name through persistent and prevailing prayer.
• For the video and more info, go to http://prayercast.com/columbia.html

Local Prayers:

• Praise God for Greg and Sandy Hazelmyer's son-in-law whose PET scan showed no more evidence of cancer in his body!
• Pray for the CRC Synod which meets this week.  May God give his guidance, wisdom, and unity to the leadership of the denomination.
• Continue to pray for Wayne Kittle as he still is having balance issues.
• Pray for those who lost loved ones in the recent London terrorist attacks.
• Pray that we may spread God's love to others, especially our children.
• Praise God for friends and family to get us through the tough times.
• Continued prayers of healing for Lynn Pluger.
• Pray for healthy pregnancys.
• "I committ to make progress in my quiet time with God."
• Pray for our president and other governmental leaders.
• Pray for the leadership of Celebration.
• Please pray for Lynn Pluger who is recovering from her recent Appendectomy.  
• Praise God for Pam Serene's friend, Emma Orr, whose recent scans sho no cancerous tumors.
• Pray for Ed Cohea's friend, Lori Ackerman, who had a minor heart attack on Saturday.
• Pray for those who struggle with depression.
• Praise God for the wonderful people he placed in our lives to lead us to Jesus.
• Pray for students to finish the school year well and have productive summers.
• 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 Sandy Hazelmyer's sister in law who had a stroke recently.
• Praise God for Mike Straley's safe return from Utah and healing from pnuemonia.
• Pray for those with deep financial needs.
• Pray for healthy births.
• Pray for London England after the recent terrorist bombing.
• Pray for Frank VanHees as he recuperates from his blood infection.
• Pray for Duane Blohm's dad, Don, whose cancer has been localized to his neck but still requires serious attention.
• Pray for Wayne Kittle who is still experiencing some balance issues.
• Pray for those who have lost jobs recently.
• Pray for wisdom to seek God in all the changes in life
• 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 who are hurting and dealing with abuse.
• For people in ministry to not grow weary in their work but look to God for strength.

-- 

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