Painting this week at church has been fun for me. (I freely admit my dysfunction.) One reason I like to paint is to see a wall that was once dirty or mis-colored and make it look fresh and new. The wall has been transformed into something beautiful.
Our God coats us with his grace through the work of Jesus when we were tired, worn out, and dirty with sin. Because of Jesus we become beautiful for God. Our sin is covered, never to be seen again. With each wipe of a God's grace brush we are made new! I love painting!
1. Prayer Notes - There are a few special prayer requests today. Pray for:
- Mike Straley who fell and broke his hip on Monday. He had a successful surgery and will be at Hackley hospital room 420 for another day or so. He will need to go to a short term home for rehab.
- Patti Lacy is rehabbing from her knee replacement and doing well.
- Please pray for our Brenda Swanson's nephew Drew Swanson. He was very badly burned in an explosion at his workplace on Saturday afternoon.
- Pray for Lilia DuRose's niece Sasha in Ukraine. She had surgery last week to remove cancer from her uterus. May she have a fast recovery and may her cancer not return.
2. Noteworthy Events
- TONIGHT, Work Night at Church, 4:00-8:00PM. Come to church to paint walls and clean up. You are needed!
- Sunday, Prayer Time, 9:30AM in the prayer room off the worship center.
- Sunday, Grand Opening Planning Team Meeting, Noon.
- Sept. 1, Book Club, We will meet at the Pita Place at 6:30PM to discuss “The Tower, the Zoo, and the Tortoise” by Julia Stewart.
- Sept. 12 - Beth Moore Conference, 10:15AM-5:15PM at First Baptist Church of Muskegon. Cost is $25 per person. Contact Becky Fredrickson if you have more questions.
3. Youth Ministries
- Wednesday’s at Calvin Church will begin on Wednesday, September 16th, from 6:30-8:00PM. We will meet every Wednesday except the 1st Wednesday of the month. Pizza will again be available for $2 prior to the start of programs.
- Wednesday’s at Calvin Church will begin on Wednesday, September 16th, from 6:30-8:00PM. We will meet every Wednesday except the 1st Wednesday of the month. Pizza will again be available for $2 prior to the start of programs.
- High School Youth Group will kick off Sunday, September 13th from 6:00-8:30PM. Dinner is provided. This group meets every Sunday evening.
4. Sunday
How do you know if you are greedy? Would you know if you were? Invite a friend as we continue our "Toxic Faith" series and discover how God changes us from greedy to generous. (Luke 12:13-21)
5. Prayers
Thank God for:
- The excitement surrounding our building project! Check out the progress on Sunday!
- Genuine relationships that are being built.
- Successful surgery and rehab for Patti Lacy.
- God's forgiveness when we doubt his leading in our lives.
- The excitement surrounding our building project! Check out the progress on Sunday!
- Genuine relationships that are being built.
- Successful surgery and rehab for Patti Lacy.
- God's forgiveness when we doubt his leading in our lives.
- The guests God he has brought to Celebration this past month.
- For God's grace that sets people free.
- Julie DeMarr's dad who died last night.
- The Bluffton Church in Muskegon that was vandalized this past weekend.
- Those who seek to break free from hurts and painful experiences in prior days.
- Ann who has been off work since November with 3 surgeries and 2 to go.
- Those in unhealthy abusive relationships.
- Pastor Matt's friend Pastor Bill Fillmore who will need a knee surgery on Sept 3.
- Chuck Serene's aunt Joyce who fell in her home and is now hospitalized. May she gain health and strength.
- Bill Essenberg as he continues to battle his addiction and the triggers.
- Anika E-burg asked for prayers for the guest at Maranatha Conference Center on Saturday who had a seizure during dinner.
- Duane Gray who is battling stomach inflammation and the lingering foot problem.
- Sharon Bergman's brother David has started dialysis to deal with kidney failure.
- Those who are learning to let God control all of the areas of their life.
- Those who are struggling with forgiving others due to past wrongs against them.
- Our leaders at church that God would make them bold and eager to do his will.
- Those who want to be baptized. We are thankful for God's work in their lives.
- Wayne Kittle's uncle Fred who is suffering from Pancreatic Cancer.
- People getting out of prison and their transitions. May God direct them to true freedom and fruitfulness.
- Those recovering from illness, injury, and medical procedures lately.
- Those getting over abusive relationships.
- 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.
- The police officers and law enforcement officials. Upholding the law is a d
- Those who are struggling with forgiving others due to past wrongs against them.
- Our leaders at church that God would make them bold and eager to do his will.
- Those who want to be baptized. We are thankful for God's work in their lives.
- Wayne Kittle's uncle Fred who is suffering from Pancreatic Cancer.
- People getting out of prison and their transitions. May God direct them to true freedom and fruitfulness.
- Those recovering from illness, injury, and medical procedures lately.
- Those getting over abusive relationships.
- 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.
- The police officers and law enforcement officials. Upholding the law is a d
- The continued progress in the building program. It is exciting!
- The homeless in Muskegon.
- Those who are struggling with anxiety issues which "paralyze" them.
- Those who have lost loved ones recently. May God comfort them in their time of grief.
- The homeless in Muskegon.
- Those who are struggling with anxiety issues which "paralyze" them.
- Those who have lost loved ones recently. May God comfort them in their time of grief.
- For Paula Blohm's friend who is having serious problems both at home and at work.
- For those battling addictions and resolving issues in their lives.
- For healing of ex-husbands (and ex-wives) and the pains in the past.
- For those struggling financially.
- For Celebration as we assess the next steps for our ministry to our students.
- For wisdom as the Elders talk about the future of our worship ministry.
- All of the unspoken prayers on our hearts that only God knows
- For those struggling financially.
- For Celebration as we assess the next steps for our ministry to our students.
- For wisdom as the Elders talk about the future of our worship ministry.
- All of the unspoken prayers on our hearts that only God knows
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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