Celebration Midweek - July 15

DYK - Did you know we have a Benevolence Box at church?  It is a small brown box off to the side in the entryway.  It my joy each week to open the box on Monday mornings because every Sunday someone drops money in the box for the needs of others.  It shows me the kind of people that attend Celebration.  We believe that other people and their needs matter to God.  If we want to care about the things God cares about, we need to help care for the needs of those God cares about.  Thank you for caring for others by caring for their needs!

1. Noteworthy Events

- SUNDAY, Mosaic Grill Out, Noon.

- July 24, Pray For Muskegon.  Attached is a prayer guide to help.

- August 2, Fellowship Team Meeting, 11:45AM in the loft.

- August 3, Council & Vision Team Meetings, 6:30PM at church.

- August 4, Book Club. The next meeting will be at Max and Marley's.  We will be discussing "River of Doubt" by Candice Miller.  New readers welcome!

- August 5, Unity Fest FREE DAY!, 4:30-10:30PM. No tickets, no cost, free entry for a great night of great music and time with friends.

- August 9, Hospitality Team Meeting, 

- August 19, Bowling at Sherman Lanes, 6:30-8:30PM.

2.  Youth Ministries
- SUNDAY, Summer Sunday Nights, The 6th-12th grade students will gather at Calvin Church at 6:00PM before going to the Dethlof's for swimming, Bible study, and most importantly the food!  We will return to church at 8:30PM.

3.  Sunday

People say that "You can't judge a book by it's cover".  Do we when we meet people at work or at church?  Invite a friend as we learn what it is like to "Love Beneath the Surface." (Romans 15:7-9)

4.  Prayers  

Thank God for the new people he has brought to Celebration over this past year.

Thank God for the excitement surrounding our building project

Thank God for genuine relationships that are being built.

Thank God for Men that are standing up to follow His call and work.

Thank God for his forgiveness when we doubt his leading in our lives. 

Pray for parents and rebellious teens.  Family life can be tough to live through.

Pray for people getting out of prison and their transitions.  May God direct them to true freedom and fruitfulness.

Pray for those who want to be baptized soon.  We are thankful for God's work in their lives.

Pray for all of the events associated with Bike Time this weekend.  May all be safe. 

Pray for those who are having health problems.

Pray for those recovering from illness, injury, and medical procedures lately.

Pray for Amie Anderson as she goes to Baltimore for  a conference this week.

Pray for Sara Williamson and her family as she begins driver's training. 

Pray for John Barrett's wife Mary who has developed brachial plexopathy. It has to do with damage in the spinal nerves.
Pray for families that are in need of help due to a break up in the home.  Pray for healing of broken hearts and encouragement as they work through disappointments. 

Pray for those getting over abusive relationships.

Pray for the police officers and law enforcement officials.  Upholding the law is a difficult job to do.

Pray for Bluffton Church and Pastor Hugh Kellen.  May God bless their community of believers to more perfectly reflect you and your love.  May God keep the leaders focused on your goal of drawing people to know Jesus more intimately each day.

Pray for those who are homeless in Muskegon.

Ivy Dudgeon asks for prayers for her aunt Kathy who is having hip surgery this month. 

Pray for those who are struggling with anxiety issues which "paralyze" them.

Pray for the plans to start new small groups in the fall.  May God lead us all into deeper community with other believers.

Pray for those who have lost loved ones recently.  May God comfort them in their time of grief.

Patti Lacy's knee surgery will be on August 14.  Pray for wisdom for the physicians and that her body will be healthy for the surgery.
Pray for our elders and deacons as they lead the church as servants first.

Pray for continued patience during our time of construction.

Pray for all who will be travelling over Summer vacations.
Pray for all of the unspoken prayers on our hearts that only God knows.
Pray for those making important life changes.  May God give them strength and boldness to face them and not run away.  May friends encourage them too.

-- 

Pastor Matt Eenigenburg
Celebration Community Church
1260 W. Sherman Blvd.                            
Muskegon, MI 49441
www.celebrationmuskegon.org
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Celebration Midweek - July 8

"Change is easier to deal with when you understand the purpose for the change."

1. Noteworthy Events

- TODAY, Book Club. The next meeting will be at 6:30 pm at Mango's.  We're reading The Shortest Way Home by Juliette Fay.

- SUNDAY, Creativity Team Meeting, Noon.

- MONDAY, Deacons Meeting, 6:30PM at church.

- July 19, Mosaic Grill Out, Noon.

- August 5, Unity Fest FREE DAY!, 4:30-10:30PM. No tickets, no cost, free entry for a great night of great music and time with friends.

- August 19, Bowling at Sherman Lanes, 6:30-8:30PM.

 

2.  Youth Ministries
- July 11-18, Annual SERVE Project.  Calvin Church is home base and there is always places to connect: prayer partners, evening worship sessions, food prep and serving, work site coordination, etc.  Contact Pastor Matt for more info.

3.  Sunday

Men seem confused of their own identity in our overly feminized culture.  God calls men to stand up and be all that he has called them to be.  This is not of the feint of heart but it is the only way men are going to change their world.  So get ready to MAN UP! (Finding Your Identity - Ephesians 2:10)

4.  Recycle Your Bulletins

Kudos to everyone who have placed their unused bulletin on the table by the exit doors.  It is just one step in taking care of the world that God gave us.  Thanks.

5. Celebration Golf Open 

We are hoping to put together a golf outing this summer before the leaves begin to fall.  We would get some twilight rates on a weeknight.  If you are interested, contact Pastor Matt or Mike Cerminaro.

6. Prayers  

- Pray for John Barrett's wife Mary who has developed brachial plexopathy. It has to do with damage in the spinal nerves.
- Pray for families that are in need of help due to a break up in the home.  Pray for healing of broken hearts and encouragement as they work through disappointments. 

- Pray for those getting over abusive relationships.

- Pray for sons and daughters who are atheists and the parents who pray for them. May God make them the example they need to be so their children see Jesus through them.

- Pray for conflicts with bosses.  Pray for wisdom and clear vision for both.

- Pray for Tyler Gravlin as he plans to attend school in the fall to finish his final 2 classes. Pray for his management of his schedule since it will be quite busy.

- Prayers for those feeling lonely.

- Pray for the police officers who uphold the law.  It is a difficult job to do.

- Pray for marriages that have begun this summer that God blesses them.

- Pray for Forest Park Covenant and Pastor Dave McCowan.  May God bless their ministries and their influence in the community.  May God keep Dave strong amidst adversity and challenges.

- Pray for those who are homeless in Muskegon.

- Ivy Dudgeon asks for prayers for her aunt Kathy who is having hip surgery this month. 

- Pray for people who battle deep issues in their lives.  May God strengthen them.

- Pray for those who are struggling with anxiety issues which "paralyze" them.

- Pray for the plans to start new small groups in the fall.  May God lead us all into deeper community with other believers.

- Pray for those recovering from illness, injury, and medical procedures lately.
- Pray for those who have lost loved ones recently.  May God comfort them in their time of grief.

- Patti Lacy's knee surgery will be on August 14.  Pray for wisdom for the physicians and that her body will be healthy for the surgery.
- Pray for our elders and deacons as they lead the church as servants of God and his people.

- Pray for continued patience during our time of construction.

- Pray for all who will be travelling over Summer vacations.
- Pray for all of the unspoken prayers on our hearts that only God knows.
- Pray for those making important life changes.  May God give them strength and boldness to face them and not run away.  May friends encourage them too.

-- 

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

DYK - Sometimes we are not aware of the structure at Celebration or the need for it.  Did you know that the deacon's have distinct and different areas of responsibility?  The Financial areas are led by Steve DuRose and Ranae Fifolt.  The Benevolence concerns are led by Pam Williamson and Roger Doctor.  The internal Ministries of Mercy are led by Marsha Dunning.  We thank God for our Deacons and their leadership!

1. Noteworthy Events

- SATURDAY, Independence Day
- SUNDAY, Strawberry Festival, Noon.

- MONDAY, Church Clean Up Night, 6:30PM.  We need to clean up some of the new construction area at church for the electricians to do their job next week.  Bring gloves and a broom if you have them.

 MONDAY, Council Meeting, 6:30PM at church.

- MONDAY, Vision Team Meeting, 7:30PM at church.

- July 8, Book Club. The next meeting will be at 6:30 pm at Mango's.  We're reading The Shortest Way Home by Juliette Fay.

- July 19, Mosaic Grill Out, Noon.

2.  Youth Ministries
- SUNDAY, Summer Sunday Nights, The 6th-12th grade students will gather at Calvin Church at 6:00PM before going to the Dethlof's for swimming, Bible study, and most importantly the food!  We will return to church at 8:30PM.

- July 11-18, Annual SERVE Project.  Calvin Church is home base and there is always places to connect: prayer partners, evening worship sessions, food prep and serving, work site coordination, etc.  Contact Pastor Matt for more info.

3.  Sunday

It seems that men have been reluctant to MAN UP and be the leaders that God has called them to be.  There are plenty of reasons but more are excuses.  Any organization rises and falls with the quality of its leadership.  So get ready to Man Up!  (The Reluctant Leader - Exodus 3-4)

4.  Recycle Your Bulletins

Please leave your unused bulletin on the table by the exit doors.  We will recycle them each week if you do not want to keep your bulletin.  Thanks.

5. Prayers  

- Pray for Joe & Rachel (Pastor Matt's friend) whose newborn son Jack is having a tracheotomy procedure today.
- Pray for Unquenchable Fire Ministries located on Allen Street.  May God keep Pastor Terry Williams grounded in your word and focused on God's work.  May the people continue to grow in love for the people in the community and serve as a bridge between different cultures.

- Prayers for those feeling lonely.

- Pray for the police officers who uphold the law.  It is a difficult job to do.

- Pray for guests this past Sunday who are searching for a new church home.

- Duane Gray will know in July if his foot has properly healed.  He needs to work so he can finish the renovations in his trailer.

- Pray for those who are homeless in Muskegon.

- Pray for Jackie Knight who is having pain in her right side and back.

- Ivy Dudgeon asks for prayers for her aunt Kathy who is having hip surgery in July. 

- Pray for people who battle deep issues in their lives.  May God strengthen them.

- Pray for those who are struggling with anxiety issues which "paralyze" them.

- Pray for the wedding of Dan and Mattie on Saturday that Pastor Matt gets to officiate.

- Pray for those recovering from illness, injury, and medical procedures lately.
- Pray for those who have lost loved ones recently.  May God comfort them in their time of grief.

- Pray for the those struggling to make financial ends meet.
- Prayer of thanks for great healing conversations at church to rebuild trust in others. God is good!
- Patti Lacy's knee surgery will be on August 14.  Pray for wisdom for the physicians and that her body will be healthy for the surgery.
- Pray for our elders and deacons as they lead the church as servants of God and his people.

- Pray for couples as they work through tough issues at their homes.
- Pray for continued patience during our time of construction.
- Pray for all who will be travelling over Summer vacations.
- Pray for all of the unspoken prayers on our hearts that only God knows.
- Pray for those making important life changes.  May God give them strength and boldness to face them and not run away.  May friends encourage them each step of the way.

- Pray for the plans to start new small groups in the fall.  May God lead us all into deeper community with other believers. 

-- 

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