Have you quickly read our prayer items and then quickly dismissed them to get on with your day? You are not alone in this confession. There are times where the crush of real-life pushes these prayer requests to the far margins of life. We forget that each request is from a real-life situation of a real-life person we know personally.
But that doesn't fit with what we know. We know that our God loves each person behind each request. We know he has the power to affect change in each situation and bring healing to each person. We know that God may change the situation in the prayer request but always changes the person bringing the request in prayer. May we bring these personal requests before God in unity and expectation that our great God will move with power and grace.
1. Noteworthy Events
- SUNDAY, Prayer Time, 9:30AM in the prayer room just off the worship center before the worship service.
- TUESDAY, Work Night at Church, 4:00-8:00PM. Come to church to paint walls and clean up. You are needed! The new area is looking amazing.
- Sept. 14, Council / Vision Team Meetings, 6:30PM at church.
- Sept. 19 - Doggie Pedal (bike ride), 4:00 pm. Meet in the parking lot next to Max and Marley's on saturday. We will ride up to Heritage Landing and back to the Dog House for supper. A sign-up is at the Information Booth, all are invited.
- Oct. 6, Book Club, 6:30PM. Our next book is "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern. We will meet at the Grand Traverse Pie Company.
2. 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.
3. LoveINC Happenings:
- September 3-5, “Double Match Days”. The Meijer North Muskegon will double match a donation to Love INC. So a $10 donation would turn into a $30 donation to help fund the Love INC pantries in the community.
- Sep. 19 - Family Fun Fall Festival, 11:30AM–4:30PM. There is something for the entire family! Live Music, Pie Eating Contest, Raffle Bags, 50/50 Raffle, Horse Dressage, Carnival Games, Pumpkin Painting, Crafts, Food, Fun and Fellowship. Location is at Hampton Green Farms, 5440 E. Farr Rd. COST: $30 per vehicle
4. Sunday
Our country has a foundation of "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness." Is that wrong? Invite a friend as we conclude our "Toxic Faith" series. (Psalm 112; Ecclesiastes 2:1-11)
5. Prayers
Thank God for:
- The excitement surrounding our building project!
- Genuine relationships that are being built.
- Successful surgeries for Patti Lacy and Mike Straley.
- God's mercy that he gives us when we least deserve it.
- The excitement surrounding our building project!
- Genuine relationships that are being built.
- Successful surgeries for Patti Lacy and Mike Straley.
- God's mercy that he gives us when we least deserve it.
- The guests God he has brought to Celebration this past month.
- For God's grace that sets people free.
- Mike Straley who is recovering at the Heartland Facilities (Barkley and Hackley).
- Patti Lacy is rehabbing from her knee replacement and doing well.
- Please pray for our Brenda Swanson and family as her nephew died recently in an explosion at his workplace.
- Pray for Lilia DuRose's niece Sasha in Ukraine. She had surgery recently. May she have a fast recovery and may her cancer not return.
- Julie DeMarr's dad who died recently.
- Jackie Knight asked for prayers for employment opportunities that she is applying for.
- Paul Crum asked for prayers for Sandy Leutscher who is having heart issues.
- Pray for the students who returned to school this week.
- Pray for families that have grown apart.
- Pray for those in need of strength to battle depression and eating issues.
- Pray for those making big decisions. May they hear God's voice leading them and that he give them the boldness to follow.
- Pray for efforts to plan the Grand Opening of Phase 2.
- Pray for the students who returned to school this week.
- Pray for families that have grown apart.
- Pray for those in need of strength to battle depression and eating issues.
- Pray for those making big decisions. May they hear God's voice leading them and that he give them the boldness to follow.
- Pray for efforts to plan the Grand Opening of Phase 2.
- Pray for Wayne Kittle as his uncle died last week.
- Pray for the Morris family as the dad, Steve, was involved in a motor-cross accident this past weekend and is at Butterworth in Grand Rapids with a broken neck, back, and some bleeding in the brain.
- Pray for the Morris family as the dad, Steve, was involved in a motor-cross accident this past weekend and is at Butterworth in Grand Rapids with a broken neck, back, and some bleeding in the brain.
- 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 or getting out of 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.
- Those who continue to battle his addiction and the triggers.
- Duane Gray who is battling stomach inflammation and the lingering foot problem.
- 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.
- People getting out of prison and their transitions. May God direct them to true freedom and fruitfulness.
- 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.
- 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.
- People getting out of prison and their transitions. May God direct them to true freedom and fruitfulness.
- 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.
- 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 bring them comfort.
- For Paula Blohm's friend who is having serious problems both at home and at work.
- 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 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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