The famous ground hog, Punxsutawney Phil, saw it's shadow and therefore predicted 6 more weeks of winter. That takes us to mid April! Wikipedia states that Punxsutawney Phil is right 39% of the time. Doesn't matter to me since I have embraced Winter this year. However, when it comes to important predictions, I like a more reliable source like the Bible.
Jesus was the fulfillment of 353 Bible predictions made hundreds of years to his birth. The accuracy rate is astounding! Even more, the Bible predicts that one day Jesus will come again and separate followers of Jesus from followers of themselves. There will be pleasant or unpleasant destinations for each and great surprises in many cases.
Punxsutawney Phil may sometimes guess right on the weather but I am relying on what the accuracy of the Bible and what it says about Jesus!
2. Sunday - We continue our new series "Something New". Jesus takes every area of our lives and makes something incredible, something new of it. Sunday we look at our transformation of our OLD LIFE to this NEW LIFE through Jesus. (2 Cor. 5:17; John 21)
3. Leaders Wanted - We have so many leaders at Celebration! You know them too. Help us by nominating some people you know who would be a great servant leader during this exciting year to come. Send your nominees to Tom Dunning at tdunn93337@comcast.net.
4. Oasis Winter Sledding Fest, February 21, 3:00-5:30PM at Jim and Sandy Ring’s home. Embrace the season with sledding and other winter games. We will end the day with hot dogs and refreshments.
5. Prayers
- Missionaries in Haiti, Bangladesh, Nigeria, and Nepal ask for prayers for political stability in the countries where they serve. In some cases, violent protests have hindered regular ministry. Pray for safety for missionaries in these countries. Pray for honest and fair leadership during times of election and political unrest.
- Summer plans can fill up quickly and CRWM has a number of opportunities to serve.
- Missionaries in Haiti, Bangladesh, Nigeria, and Nepal ask for prayers for political stability in the countries where they serve. In some cases, violent protests have hindered regular ministry. Pray for safety for missionaries in these countries. Pray for honest and fair leadership during times of election and political unrest.
- Summer plans can fill up quickly and CRWM has a number of opportunities to serve.
- That there would be no divisions among us, but that we would be perfectly joined together in the same mind and judgment.
- That each believer at Celebration would know and understand their purpose, and calling in the Kingdom of God.
- Pray for Pastor Matt and Carla and all of the other leaders at Celebration.
- For miracles to happen in families because only God can bring them peace.
- For successful job interviews and employment that glorifies God.- Lilia's father in the Ukraine is 78 years young and in the early stages of dementia. He is struggling. Pray that he does not suffer.
- For the unspoken problem in our lives that we need God's guidance and direction to resolve.
- For the difficult people in our lives that make for tough days at work or at home. Pray that God gives strength and grace to show love to them.
- For family members who are not making good decisions.
- For Patti Lacy's friend Bob who does not have a tumor as feared. He has an infection that the doctor feels will respond to treatment. Patti has an appointment on Tuesday for her knee. She is experiencing a lot of pain.
- For those driving on the roads during winter that God would keep them safe.
- For those driving on the roads during winter that God would keep them safe.
- For Duane Blohm who is experiencing severe shoulder pain lately.
6. Events
- TONIGHT, Youth Ministries at Calvin Church, 6:30-8:00PM - (ages 4 years to 8th grade) Little Peeps = Lesson "A Little Girl and a Poor Frail Lady"; GEMS = Badge Night: Cooking Badge Please wear your hair up and be ready to get cooking. We will be baking and enjoying mini pizzas while earning our badge; Cadets = Winter Derby Practice; and Middle School = "David: The Flawed & Beloved King."
- TONIGHT, Book Club - Meet at 6:30PM at Panera Bread. The book this month is "Beautiful Ruins" by Jess Walter.
- Thursday, Denominational Classis Meeting at Reeman CRC. Tom Dunning and Pastor Matt will attend.
- Friday, Movie Night, 7:00PM, "Heaven is For Real!"
- Fri-Sun, Middle School Winter Retreat
- Saturday, Cadet Winter Derby
- Sunday, Adult Sunday School, 9:00AM in the Nursery. Join us as we journey through Corinth.
- Sunday, Worship Service, 10:30AM!
- Sunday, Fellowship Team Meeting, after the worship Service.
- Sunday, The New Small Group meets after church in the Oasis room.
- Sunday, High School Youth Group at Calvin Church, 6:00-8:00PM. Starts with dinner!
Pastor Matt Eenigenburg
Celebration Community Church
1260 W. Sherman Blvd.
Muskegon, MI 49441
www.celebrationmuskegon.org
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(231) 571-4137
Celebration Community Church
1260 W. Sherman Blvd.
Muskegon, MI 49441
www.celebrationmuskegon.org
Like us on Facebook!
(231) 571-4137
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