Wednesday, July 15, 2015

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 4Book 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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