6 tHINGS tO kNOW tHIS wEEK

I would like to thank everyone at Celebration for all of the cards, gifts, and encouragement during Pastor Appreciation month. It is humbling to receive such an outpouring of thanks for something that brings me great joy. Being the pastor at Celebration has been a great adventure with great people so far. It is my hope that it continues for a long time!

1. Events - 

-Tonight, Youth Ministries, at 6:30PM at Calvin Church. This is for ages 4 through 8th grade.
- Sunday, Adult Sunday School, 9:00AM in the Nursery.
- Nov. 1, Food Truck at Calvin Church, Saturday at 8:00-10:00AM. Help distribute food to those who need it.
- Nov. 3, Vision Team Meeting, Monday at 6:30PM at Watermarc Productions in Grand Haven.
- Nov. 4, Election Day, Tuesday from 7:00AM-8:00PM at your neighborhood voting location.
- Nov. 5, Book Club, Wednesday at 6:30PM at the Denny's on Seaway Drive. We will go through the book, "The Elegance of the Hedgehog" by Muriel Barbery.

2. Winners - The Chili Cook-Off winners were Kendall Dunning for the white chili and Connie Cerminaro for the red chili. We had so much fun deciding between such great entries! Thanks to everyone who participated.

3. Adoption Benefit - This is a catered dinner & silent auction to raise funds for Bethany Christian Services for Brandon & Charlene Beck's Domestic Infant Adoption. Sunday, November 16th from 4:30pm-8:00pm at the Century Club in downtown Muskegon.  Anyone is welcome to attend, tickets may be purchased at: www.westmibenefits.org by November 9th. Dinner: $30 per person, Dinner with drinks: $35. This event is being hosted by Tyler & Rachel Cebulla.

4. Sunday - Have you ever been so focused on the successes in your life that you got blindsided by a failure that erupted in another area? It happens in churches too. Invite a friend to our new series, "We've Got Mail". (Revelation 2:12-17)

5. Building Project Update - We have raised 82% of the amount needed for the next phase of the building project! YAY! Our hope is to have the final $50,000 by the end of 2014 and have our architect begin the final drawings. Make sure that you turn in your pledge card to state that you commit to do the following: 1) prayer, 2) volunteer work, and/or 3) donate funds toward the project. We want to inform potential donors from the community that Celebration is fully supportive and committed to this project.

6. Prayers - Please take time to pray for:
- A big thanks to all those who prayed on the 24th for Muskegon.
- Carla Eenigenburg's Aunt Lillian began her chemo treatments this week. Thank God for generous people at her church who are helping her through this time with encouragement, transportation, and meals.
- The unspoken prayers of our hearts that only God knows.
- Those feeling stressed out at work and in need of God's hand of encouragement.
- The families of the recent victims shot to death in Muskegon Heights as they deal with the loss of loved ones.
- Jim Anderson and his family, Taylor and Carly, as his wife Jan died peacefully on Monday. These are good friends of the Baird's..
- Reyes Hinajosa asks that his son Marcos will let God into his life. He thanks everyone for their prayers for his sister Joyce who is doing better.
- Our "Snow Birds' who are leaving or have left for warmer climates during the winter. May God use them for great things during their season away from us.
- Terry Lacy's mom who was diagnosed with Hepatitis A.
- A thanks for those who have difficulty in life but continue to say that God is good!
- Bill Essenberg as he started his 2 month cancer treatments.
- Nicole Sims; new grandson who is at DeVos hospital.
- Those in the midst of relational issues.
- Amie Anderson's last stage of interview process for a new job.·
- The DuRose family at the loss of Steve’s mom, Joyce. May god give them the comfort they seek.
- Judy Irish's Mom's moved to the Heartwood Lodge Nursing home. She is making progress with Pt/OT but she has a long road ahead of her.
- For those feeling anxious and nervous about life
- For Celebration's building project as we near the final stages before construction begins.
- Those with unexpected money issues.
- Those looking for employment.

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Pastor Matt Eenigenburg
Celebration Community Church
1260 W. Sherman Blvd.
Muskegon, MI 49441
www.celebrationmuskegon.org
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6 Important Things for This Week

Here are 6 important items for this week:

1. Events - 
- Tonight, Youth Ministries, tonight, at 6:30PM at Calvin Church
- Friday, October 24, Pray for Muskegon, Attached to this email is a prayer guide that may be useful when you pray. Thanks.
- Sunday, Adult Sunday School, 9:00AM.
- October 26, Sunday, Annual Chili Cook-Off, Noon. Bring your favorite red or white chili even if YOU don't think it is anything special. I am sure others will like it!
- November 28, Tuesday, Iron Man Group, 6:30 pm at church.
- November 1, Saturday, Food Truck at Calvin Church, 8:00-10:00AM. Help distribute food to those who need it.
- November 5, Wednesday, Book Club, 6:30PM. Meet at the Denny's on Seaway Drive as we go through the book, "The Elegance of the Hedgehog" by Muriel Barbery.

2. Sunday - Jesus said that if we follow him we will need to endure suffering and persecution. Do we have what it takes to stay faithful till the end? Invite a friend to our new series, "We've Got Mail". (Revelation 2:8-11)

3. Adoption Benefit - This is a catered dinner & silent auction to raise funds for Bethany Christian Services for Brandon & Charlene Beck's Domestic Infant Adoption. Sunday, November 16th from 4:30pm-8:00pm at the Century Club in downtown Muskegon. Anyone is welcome to attend, tickets may be purchased at: www.westmibenefits.org by November 9th. Dinner: $30 per person, Dinner with drinks: $35. This event is being hosted by Tyler & Rachel Cebulla.

4. Directory - This is the final week to view and/or submit photos for our Pictorial Directory. Check it out at Info booth for any last changes. 

5. Building Project Update - We have raised 82% of the amount needed for the next phase of the building project! Our hope is to have the final $50,000 by the end of the year and have the Architect start the final drawings.
The Bigger Better Boat Committee would like every household to turn in a pledge card stating that you will commit to 1) prayer, 2) volunteer work, and/or 3) donate funds toward the project. Please submit your pledge card the 1st of November. It is important that potential donors from the community know the full support and commitment of the people at Celebration. Let the committee know of outside sources and individuals that the committee should contact for donations.

6. Prayers - Please take time to pray for:
- Remember to use this list along with the prayer guide when you pray on Friday (the 24th) for Muskegon.
- The unspoken prayers of our hearts that only God knows.
- We celebrate with Justin and Cassie Vredevoogd who had a baby girl, Emaline Ann on October 15.
- Those feeling stressed out at work and in need of God's hand of encouragement.
- The families of the 3 victims shot to death last week in Muskegon Heights.
- Jim Anderson and his family, Taylor and Carly, as his wife Jan died peacefully on Monday. These are good friends of the Baird's..
- Carla Eenigenburg’s Aunt Lillian begins her chemo treatments next week.
- The prayer team that we do not grow weary in our labor but press on with encouragement from each other.
- Reyes Hinajosa asks that his son Marcos will let God into his life. He thanks everyone for their prayers for his sister Joyce who is doing better.
- Kim Rhodes asks for prayers for her mother-in-law who is 101 years young this past Saturday. She has pneumonia in both lungs but is "still happy and feisty."
- Our "Snow Birds' who will be leaving soon. May God use them for great things during their season away from us.
- Terry Lacy's mom who was diagnosed with Hepatitis A.
- Bill Essenberg as he starts his 2 month cancer treatments soon.
- Nicole Sims; new grandson who is at DeVos hospital.
- Amie Anderson's last stage of interview process for a new job.·
- The DuRose family at the loss of Steve’s mom, Joyce. May god give them the comfort they seek.
- Judy Irish's Mom's moved to the Heartwood Lodge Nursing home. She is making progress with Pt/OT but she has a long road ahead of her.
- For those feeling anxious and nervous about life
- For Celebration's building project as we near the final stages before construction begins.
- Those with unexpected money issues.
- Those looking for employment.

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Pastor Matt Eenigenburg
Celebration Community Church
1260 W. Sherman Blvd.
Muskegon, MI 49441
www.celebrationmuskegon.org
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4 tHINGS tO kNOW tHIS wEEK!

Thought for today: Andrew Murray writes "We are carnal and cannot bring God the worship he seeks. But Jesus came to give us the Spirit." Thank God for the Holy Spirit that enables us to worship our God properly, "in spirit and in truth"!

1. Sunday, June 15, Strawberry Fest - Celebrate Father's Day with us as we show our appreciation for our dads and serve Strawberry Shortcake!

2. Sunday - We know all we need to know about worshiping God, right? It happens at church? Bring a friend to hear "How do I...Worship?". (Daniel 4:1-37)

3. Moving Forward - Look for the pledge cards and letter that will be coming in the mail soon. Make sure that you place it where you will always be reminded to pray, give, and volunteer.

4. Prayer - PAUSE...no, really...PAUSE...then PRAY for:
- Those looking for employment. We pray that God will bless them in their search.
- Dads because it is not easy to be a dad!
- Duane Gray who is awaiting the test results of the 2 masses in his neck.
- Duane Blohm's shoulder is feeling better but needs more healing.
- Pray that Celebration may develop a deeper desire to meet our God in his word each day!
- Brenda Grabinski who had her knee manipulated last week. The progress is good and she was cleared to drive her car!
- Families. They should be the subject of most prayers!
- The prayers listed on the back of the Sunday bulletin.

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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

Celebration Midweek - Feb. 26

The groundhog on February 2 said that there would be 6 more weeks of winter. That takes us to March 16. Can we just hold on for 2.5 more weeks? The following items may help you out!

1. Upcoming Events

• Wieners and Winners, Saturday, March 8, 5:30pm - Join us at church for hot dogs, games, a Sundae bar, and loads of fun.
• Casserole Luncheon, Sunday, March 23 - We will be sharing a meal together after Sunday morning worship. Sign up at the info booth so we can best cover the food needs.

2. Building Project - Thanks for all who attended and participated in the meeting last Sunday. We will include pledge cards in the program for the next few weeks for those who did not get them last week or were not able to be at church.

3. Prayers - Please pray for:

• Lilia DuRose came home from the hospital on Tuesday. She's very tired and will take time to recover. The official diagnoses is a subarachnoid hemorrhage. The doctors assured us that this will heal over time. Both Steve and Lilia are grateful for your prayers and support.
• For those actively dealing with cancer and those in remission.
• Muskegon County Prayer Shield Initiative that this entire area would be lifted up in prayer every hour of every day.
• Safety in travels during the icy roads of late winter.
• The selection of elders and deacons that will take place in May.
• The growth and maturity of those getting married this year and for those who seek to remain married.
• Mike and Connie's friends, Joe and Barb, who tragically lost their son last weekend.
• Brandon Rowell as he continues to wait for treatment for his back.
• For those who try to be a "shining light" for Jesus to friends who are stumbling around in the "deep darkness".
• Those looking forward to the bright sun of summer but sadly only see the gray of a long winter.

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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) 571-413

Celebration Midweek - February 19

1. Annual Wild Game Dinner, Saturday, February 22 - The Hors d'oeuvres will be at 5:30PM with the dinner starting at 6:00PM. Men: this may be the highlight of the year for you! See you there!

2. Sunday - It has been said that life is a gift. But how do you live this precious gift called life? How do you make plans in an uncertain and un-guaranteed future? Come Sunday an hear how to make the most of the short life that God has given to you! (James 4:13-17)

3. Building Project Update, February 23 - There will be a short meeting directly after the morning worship service where we will update the congregation with the plans for the building project. This will be a chance for you to see your role in the future of Celebration.

4. Prayers: Please add these recent additions to your prayer list:
- People at Celebration who are hungry for God to work in their lives.
- Tammy, Holly's friend, who has just finalized the divorce process.
- Back issues in the Ribbens family. Kadence will be undergoing an injection procedure on Tuesday to decrease the swelling in her spine. Holly has a disk pressing on the sciatic nerve causing constant pain. Also, Rob re-injured his back this past week with a fall in the driveway.
- Those looking for employment.
- Justin Udell who is in the hospital having emergency surgery.

- Basics For Babes ministry that provides layettes for new moms.

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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

7 Things to Know This Week

WOW! I just read the part in the book written by my friend Zantesah Ingalls where he says: "The world has labeled this generation as 'the lost generation.' I want to shift your paradigm. God has never created a generation that would be lost. He wants to use you to change a generation!" May God find us willing and useful in his vision to change Muskegon for him!

1. Annual Wild Game Dinner, Saturday, February 22 - The Hors d'oeuvres will be at 5:30PM with the dinner starting at 6:00PM. Men: this may be the highlight of the year for you! See you there!

2. Sunday - How do you deal with conflict? Stuff it? Spew it? Do you deal with it as the Bible prescribes? Invite someone who needs some conflict resolution in their life! Really, who doesn't need that? (Matthew 18:15-20)

3. Building Project Update, Feb. 23 - There will be a short meeting directly after the morning worship service to update the congregation with the plans for the next phase of the building project. This will be a chance for you to see your role in the future of Celebration.

4. Wanted - If you have a copy to lend of the movie "Jesus of Nazareth", please contact Pastor Matt.

5. Communication Cards - We want to update our information of members and regular attendees with accurate information for our new directory.  So, please fill out the communication card this Sunday.  Thanks.

6. Basics For Babes - Continue to pray for the wonderful work that this ministry has done over the last few months.  Also, they are in need of onesies, diapers, and new or gently used baby clothes.  Bring to church before the 19th when they make up the next layettes (Baby Starter Kits).  

7. Prayers - Please pray for:
- Those looking for employment.
- Those excited to grow in their journey with Jesus! Let us all lift them up and encourage them!
- Families looking for relief from the chaos and turmoil.
- Brenda Grabinski for her niece who passed away last week. Also for her mother Joann Fargo is adjusting to life in a nursing home.
- People struggling with SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). Feeling down due to a lack of sunlight is no fun!
- Robin Busch, sister of Tim Bosma who has only 2 more radiation treatments and then 6 weeks of rest before her surgery at the end of March. Pray for rest and restoring in this time.
- The friend of Sherry Essenberg who is suffering from cancer. She is now receiving hospice care. She is a wife and mother and only 49 years old.
- The city-wide prayer initiative that is being coordinated for this spring.
- The building project, leaders, and future of Celebration Community Church!

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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