Celebration Midweek - Oct. 28

“True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less.” from Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis.

1. CALENDAR EVENTS

- TONIGHT, Work Night at Church, 4:00-8:00PM.  The tile for the stage is in! Come tonight and tomorrow night to get the final tasks done.

- SUNDAY, Adult Sunday School, 9:00AM!  Our class is continuing through the quite tangible book of 1 Peter.

- SUNDAY, Prayer Time, 9:30AM in the prayer room just off the worship center before the worship service.

- November 14, Worship and Potluck with Area Churches, 6:00PM.  We have been invited to an interdenominational, interracial time of worship and food at Bethel-New Life Church at 1218 Ransom St, Muskegon.  Put it on your calendar because it is going to be a great time!

2.  YOUTH MINISTRIES
- TONIGHT, Wednesday Night Youth Ministries.  Little Peeps = Lesson: "God to the Rescue--Exodus from Egypt"; GEMS and CADETS = Carving – Parents are invited to join us for carving pumpkins in the garage. Dress Warm!!!;  Middle School = "Why did Jesus get baptized?"

- SUNDAY, High School Youth Group at Calvin Church, 6:00-8:30PM. Dinner is provided.  Contact Pastor Matt for more details.

- Nov. 4, Family Service Night, 6:30-8:00PM. Your entire family is invited to serve with us in the McLaughlin Neighborhood.  Meet at 1191 Sanford (near Muskegon High School) at 6:30pm (there is a parking lot right around the corner) we will not meet at church.  Bring: clothes that can get dirty and painting supplies if you have them (brush, roller, etc..) We will be painting, cleaning up, and raking (if the weather is nice) at two homes

3. SUNDAY

Our God cares about us.  That is a given.  But God cares about so many other things that we do not pay as much attention to.  Invite a friend Sunday as we continue our series Things God Cares About.  This week we talk about "Taking Care of Our Elders".

4. WORLD RENEW GIFT CATALOG

Most of us do not want to talk about Christmas yet but you may be thinking of gifts by now.  Here is an idea: Instead of giving each other gifts you may not want or even need, commit as a family to support a missionary, help a family get out of poverty, bless a village with a new well or latrine.  Christmas is for giving.  Think outside of your own box!  Here is a catalog to help.  http://catalog-us.worldrenew.net/aspx/ProductCategories

5. PRAYERS

Thank God for:

• The amazing sunsets this past month!
• 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.
• The clean carpeting at church!  It smells and looks brand new!
• "Thank God for new healthy babies!"
• Patti Lacy is healing well from her knee surgery and we are all grateful for that!  However, she is experiencing back issues and we need to keep her in our prayers for that.
• Thank you God for the Church as a whole and in it's small local location at Celebration.

Pray for:

• Pray for the people of 1st Presbyterian Church and Pastor Jim.  May God meet their needs as they grow closer to Him.
• Families who need healing, whether it be financial, spiritual or physical.
• People who have been affected by Hurricane Patricia.
• Those affected by abuse and domestic violence.  May God give them protection and strength to remove themselves from their situation. 
• Family conflicts.
• Paula began experiencing some problems with the vision in her left eye.  It has become progressively worse, and she has an appointment with  the eye doctor.
• The workers of MOKA who clean our church building.  They are a blessing to us!
• Becky Campbell (friend of Ruth and Reyes) passed this past week.  Pray for comfort for her family.  She visited Celebration a couple of times."
• Janie V, a family member of Reyes who has an ongoing medical condition.
• Jackie Knight is moving to California on the 30th to be with her Grandparents.  Pray for safe travels and a fresh start.  May God bless this next step in your journey with him.
• Pray for those in difficult work environments.
• Pastor Matt's Cousin, Ann, has an aggressive form of breast cancer
• For the Grand Opening on Sunday, December 13.
• Pray for those who have been battered by the comments of others.  May God give them strength to continue with him.
• Our family members who don't know Jesus.  These people are dear to our hearts and we hurt for them.
• Those who recently received employment!  We celebrate with you.
• Those who are looking for work and are frustrated.
• Pray for people looking for ways to grow in their journey with Jesus.
• Friends who have many questions about faith in Jesus.  May they seek and find peace and comfort and purpose in a relationship with Jesus.
• Those who continue to battle their addiction and the triggers.
• Those who are learning to let God control all of the areas of their life.  May God give them the strength and the will to follow Jesus wherever he leads.
• Those who are struggling with forgiving others due to past wrongs against them.
• Those struggling financially.
• 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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Celebration Midweek - Oct. 21

Have you ever heard someone say, "I regret so much giving my life to Jesus."  You haven't because this is something never heard.  When you encounter God's love, grace and almighty purpose of Jesus Christ in your life, your world changes. It’s something this world cannot offer.  Jesus transforms worn out, broken down people into useful, beautiful, and lovely people of God.  So if no one ever regrets giving their life to Jesus, what do you have to lose?

1. CALENDAR EVENTS

- TONIGHT, Work Night at Church, 4:00-8:00PM.  Final touches on carpeting and organizing projects for people of all ages!

- SUNDAY, Adult Sunday School, 9:00AM!  Our class is continuing through the quite tangible book of 1 Peter.

- SUNDAY, Prayer Time, 9:30AM in the prayer room just off the worship center before the worship service.

- November 14, Worship and Potluck with Area Churches, 6:00PM.  We have been invited to an interdenominational, interracial time of worship and food at Bethel-New Life Church at 1218 Ransom St, Muskegon.  Put it on your calendar because it is going to be a great time!

2.  YOUTH MINISTRIES
- TONIGHT, Wednesday Night Youth Ministries.  Little Peeps = Lesson: "The Forgiving Prince--Joseph and His Brothers"; GEMS = Badge Night: Candy Making; Cadets = Outing to Mellema Farms to pick pumpkins; Middle School = "Do I have to believe that Jesus performed miracles?"

- SUNDAY, High School Youth Group at Calvin Church, 6:00-8:30PM. Dinner is provided.  Contact Pastor Matt for more details.

- Nov. 4, Family Service Night, 6:30-8:00PM. Your entire family is invited to serve with us in the McLaughlin Neighborhood.  Meet at 1191 Sanford (near Muskegon High School) at 6:30pm (there is a parking lot right around the corner) we will not meet at church.  Bring: clothes that can get dirty and painting supplies if you have them (brush, roller, etc..) We will be painting, cleaning up, and raking (if the weather is nice) at two homes

3. SUNDAY

Our God cares about us.  That is a given.  But God cares about so many other things that we do not pay as much attention to.  Invite a friend Sunday as we continue our series Things God Cares About.  This week we talk about "Abuse".

4. WORLD RENEW GIFT CATALOG

Most of us do not want to talk about Christmas yet but you may be thinking of gifts by now.  Here is an idea: Instead of giving each other gifts you may not want or even need, commit as a family to support a missionary, help a family get out of poverty, bless a village with a new well or latrine.  Christmas is for giving.  Think outside of your own box!  Here is a catalog to help.  http://catalog-us.worldrenew.net/aspx/ProductCategories

5. PRAYERS

Thank God for:

• The amazing sunsets this past month!
• "Pray for our Praise Team.  It rocks!"
• 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.
• The excitement surrounding our building project!  YAY Carpeting!
• "Thank God for new healthy babies!"
• Duane Gray says, "Thanks for the prayers.  I'm blessed and thankful!"
• Thank you God for the Church as a whole and in it's small local location at Celebration.

Pray for:

• Becky Campbell (friend of Ruth and Reyes) passed this past week.  Pray for comfort for her family.  She visited Celebration a couple of times."
• Janie V, a family member of Reyes who has an ongoing medical condition.
• Jackie Knight is moving to California on the 30th to be with her Grandparents.  Pray for safe travels and a fresh start.  May God bless this next step in your journey with him.
• Pray for the people of Jericho Road Church and Pastor Justin.  May they continue to grow and show Jesus in a dark world.
• Pray for those in difficult work environments.
• Pastor Matt's Cousin, Ann, has an aggressive form of breast cancer
• Emma Orr, the 7 year old daughter of Chuck and Pam Serene's friend.  May God heal her cancer in her shoulders, hips, and left thigh.  Pray for the cancer to shrink in her abdomen so they can remove it.
• Paul Crum asked for prayers for his Uncle Don who has a bladder infection.  He says thanks for praying for his friend Sandy whose health has improved.
• The events the Fellowship Team is planning.  May they be what people need as a community and helpful for our guests too.
• Pray for those who have been battered by the comments of others.  May God give them strength to continue with him.
• Our family members who don't know Jesus.  These people are dear to our hearts and we hurt for them.
• Those who recently received employment!  We celebrate with you.
• Those who are looking for work and are frustrated.
• Pray for the deep pains and hurts of abuse from the past that continue to haunt some people in the present.
• Pray for people looking for ways to grow in their journey with Jesus.
• Those who need roofs over their heads, food, and money to pay their bills.
• Friends who have many questions about faith in Jesus.  May they seek and find peace and comfort and purpose in a relationship with Jesus.
• Those who continue to battle their addiction and the triggers.
• Those who are learning to let God control all of the areas of their life.  May God give them the strength and the will to follow Jesus wherever he leads.
• Those who are struggling with forgiving others due to past wrongs against them.
• Those struggling financially.
• 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
Like us on Facebook!
(231) 571-4137

Celebration Muskegon - Oct. 14

I ask for your prayers today.  Sunday begins the start of a difficult but very important sermon series, "Things God Cares About".  Truly, God cares about you but he also cares about the things you do in life.  Our response to Jesus and his love involves loving other people.  This is where we often get tripped up. Over the next several Sundays we will look at hot button topics such as racial discrimination, abuse, abortion, and even homosexuality!

This is where you come in: please pray for God to move us greatly during this series.  It is filled with so much potential to bring healing, peace, and forgiveness into many lives.  It also has the potential to harden attitudes, turn people away from Jesus, and distract us from loving others.  Please pray for God to soften hearts, open minds, and shower his love on us all.  Thanks for your prayers.

1. CALENDAR EVENTS

- TONIGHT, Work Night at Church, 4:00-8:00PM.  Carpeting and organizing and projects for people of all ages!

- SUNDAY, Adult Sunday School, 9:00AM!  Our class is continuing through the quite tangible book of 1 Peter.

- SUNDAY, Prayer Time, 9:30AM in the prayer room just off the worship center before the worship service.

- SUNDAY, Congregational meeting, after morning worship.  The Vision Team is looking to hire a Director of Worship Arts.  We have discussed the need over the past year.  At the meeting we will will discuss this decision, the budgetary implications, and the approval of the congregation.  A job description will be on the Info booth.

- November 14, Worship and Potluck with Area Churches, 6:00PM.  We have been invited to an interdenominational, interracial time of worship and food at Bethel-New Life Church at 1218 Ransom St, Muskegon.  Put it on your calendar because it is going to be a great time!

2.  YOUTH MINISTRIES
- Tonight, Wednesday Night Youth Ministries.  Little Peeps = Lesson: "Son of Laughter-God's Promise to Abraham"; GEMS = Lesson: "Secure in His Hands" (John 10:28) and Fall Craft Night; Cadets = Project night; Middle School = "If Jesus was God, why did he have to die?"

- SUNDAY, High School Youth Group at Calvin Church, 6:00-8:30PM. Dinner is provided.  Contact Pastor Matt for more details.

- Nov. 4, Family Service Night, 6:30-8:00PM. Your entire family is invited to serve with us in the McLaughlin Neighborhood.  Meet at 1191 Sanford (near Muskegon High School) at 6:30pm (there is a parking lot right around the corner) we will not meet at church.  Bring: clothes that can get dirty and painting supplies if you have them (brush, roller, etc..) We will be painting, cleaning up, and raking (if the weather is nice) at two homes.

3. SUNDAY

Our God cares about us.  That is a given.  But God cares about so many other things that we do not pay as much attention to.  Invite a friend Sunday as we begin a new series, "Things God Cares About".

4. ATTENTION PREGNANT WOMEN:
Muskegon Pregnancy Services is looking for women who are LESS than 20 weeks pregnant to serve as models for ultrasound training. Modeling entails having an ultrasound during a training session for 2 new nurse/sonographers.  The ultrasound is free and models will get a picture to take home and a baby gift. The training will take place during the week of October 19th through October 22nd. Your service will help equip our medical team, and you get to see your preborn baby!  Call right away to schedule a time slot 231-726-2677.

5. GLENSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD EVENTS

- Oct. 24 - Halloween Party at McGraft Park, 1:00-4:00PM.  Look for the sign up sheet at the info booth where we can help our community.  There will be carnival games and prizes, a costume contest, crafts, pizza, a balloon artist, face painters, and a performance by a juggler/musician/ventriloquist! The event is free, but families are asked to bring 2 non-perishables to donate to a local food pantry. 

6. PRAYERS

Thank God for:

- Improved health of Sandy Leutscher (friend of Paul Crum) who was having heart problems.

- "Pray for our Praise Team.  It rocks!"

- Ivy Drudgeon who is back to school and recovering after a bout with viral meningitis.

- 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.- The excitement surrounding our building project!  YAY Carpeting!

- For the people God puts in our path each day.

- Thank you God for the Church as a whole and in it's small local location at Celebration.

Pray for:

- Pray for the people of New Jerusalem Baptist Church in Muskegon Heights.  May God bless Pastor Andre Williams who is a young pastor.  May God's Spirit guide him and his church.

- Pray for those in difficult work environments.
- Emma Orr, the 7 year old daughter of Chuck and Pam Serene's friend.  May God heal her cancer in her shoulders, hips, and left thigh.  Pray for the cancer to shrink in her abdomen so they can remove it.
- Jim Espinoza asked for prayers of a Conservation Officer friend who was shot with a crossbow while in the line of duty.
- Paul Crum asked for prayers for his Uncle Don who has a bladder infection.  He says thanks for praying for his friend Sandy whose health has improved.
- The events the Fellowship Team is planning.  May they be what people need as a community and helpful for our guests too.
- Pray for those who have been battered by the comments of others.  May God give them strength to continue with him.

- Ivy Dudgeon asks for prayers for "those battling their inner demons - may God hear their prayers."
- Our family members who don't know Jesus.  These people are dear to our hearts and we hurt for them.
- Those who recently received employment!  We celebrate with you.
- Those who are looking for work and are frustrated.
- Friends who need help with their anger issues.
- Pray for the deep pains and hurts of abuse from the past that continue to haunt some people in the present.
- Pray for people looking for ways to grow in their journey with Jesus.
- The person who wants to stop smoking by 10/20/2015.
- Those who need roofs over their heads, food, and money to pay their bills.
- Friends who have many questions about faith in Jesus.  May they seek and find peace and comfort and purpose in a relationship with Jesus.
- Prison ministries and their impact on the lives of offenders and their families.
- Those in or getting out of unhealthy abusive relationships.
- Those who continue to battle their addiction and the triggers.
- Those who are learning to let God control all of the areas of their life.  May God give them the strength and the will to follow Jesus wherever he leads.
- Those who are struggling with forgiving others due to past wrongs against them.
- Those struggling financially.
- 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
Like us on Facebook!
(231) 571-4137

6 Things To Know This Week

We've been quite internally focused this past year.  It's OK.  It was necessary in order to move our building project forward.  However, as the Phase 2 Building Project draws closer to completion, we need to once again turn our focus externally. We never completely stopped looking at our community but more of our effort will now be more specifically geared to others.  How can we engage "Joe Muskegon" in his search for Jesus?  What would "Jane Muskegon" feel if she came to church on Sunday morning?  These are great reminder questions for us.  So, let's work hard to complete our present building project but let's also begin to turn our focus back to the lost, the left out, and the ones that Jesus loves too.

1. Noteworthy Events

- THURSDAY, Work Night at Church, 4:00-8:00PM.  Cleaning and organizing in the back section is our next priority.  Bring gloves if you have them!

- SUNDAY, Adult Sunday School, 9:00AM!  Our class is continuing through the quite tangible book of 1 Peter.

- SUNDAY, Prayer Time, 9:30AM in the prayer room just off the worship center before the worship service.

- MONDAY, Oasis Work Bee, 6:30PM.  Come to talk about the upcoming changes in the children's ministries and do a little work in the Oasis room.

- MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, Work Night at Church, 4:00-8:00PM.  We are making the final push towards the finish line.  Choose at least 1 night to help us get there!

- October 18, Congregational meeting, after morning worship.  The Vision Team is looking to hire a Director of Worship Arts.  We have discussed the need of the past year.  At the meeting we will will discuss this decision, the budgetary implications, and the approval of the congregation.  A job description will be on the Info booth.

- November 14, Worship and Potluck with Area Churches, 6:00PM.  We have been invited to an interdenominational, interracial time of worship and food.  Put it on your calendar because it is going to be a great time!

2.  Youth Ministries
- NO Wednesday Night Youth Ministries Tonight.  We do not have programming on the first Wednesday of the month.  SO, do your homework and get ready for next week!

- SUNDAY, High School Youth Group at Calvin Church, 6:00-8:30PM. Dinner is provided.  Contact Pastor Matt for more details.

3. Sunday

How does a Christian live for Jesus in our modern politically correct, intolerant world?  Is it even possible?  Join us Sunday as we conclude our series "Simple" with"Spirituality Made Simple", (Colossians 2:6-23).

4. Attention pregnant women:
Muskegon Pregnancy Services is looking for women who are LESS than 20 weeks pregnant to serve as models for ultrasound training. Modeling entails having an ultrasound during a training session for 2 new nurse/sonographers.  The ultrasound is free and models will get a picture to take home and a baby gift. The training will take place during the week of October 19th through October 22nd. Your service will help equip our medical team, and you get to see your preborn baby!  Call right away to schedule a time slot 231-726-2677.

5. Glenside Neighborhood Events

- Oct. 10 - Dumpster Day at McGraft Park, 8 am - noon.  This is your last chance to dump your junk for FREE in 2015! No hazardous waste or yard waste, please! Be prepared to show your driver's license to show proof of residency. 

- Oct. 24 - Halloween Party at McGraft Park, 1:00-4:00PM.  Look for the sign up sheet at the info booth where we can help in our community.  There will be carnival games and prizes, a costume contest, crafts, pizza, a balloon artist, face painters, and a performance by a juggler/musician/ventriloquist! The event is free, but families are asked to bring 2 non-perishables to donate to a local food pantry. 

6. Prayers  

Thank God for:

- 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.- The excitement surrounding our building project!  YAY Carpeting!

- For the people God puts in our path each day.

- Thank you God for the Church as a whole and in it's small local location at Celebration.

- Deb Mart praises God for the quick sale of their GR home.

- For the baptism of Sandy Perkins this past Sunday.  We look forward to walking with you in your journey with Jesus.

Pray for:

- The people of Galilee Baptist Church in Newark, NJ and Matt's friend, Pastor Zantesah Ingalls.  May God's Spirit continue to dwell in their hearts as they bring God's good news to those with hardened hearts.

- The family of Sandy Leutscher (friend of Paul Crum) who died last week. She was having heart problems.

- Ivy Dudgeon asks for prayers for "those battling their inner demons - may God hear their prayers."

- Our family members who don't know Jesus.  These people are dear to our hearts and we hurt for them.

- Those who recently received employment!  We celebrate with you.

- Those who are looking for work and are frustrated.

- Those with workplace struggles.  May God bring peace.

- Friends who need help with their anger issues.

- Our recent guests who are looking for "a new church" that they might find a home to increase their faith, grow closer to others, and get involved in ministry.

- Jackie Knight asks for prayers for her under-active thyroid.

- Pastor Paul and family as they have the memorial service commemorating the passing of his mother recently.

- Those with deep pains and hurts of abuse from the past that continue to haunt some people in the present.

- People looking for ways to grow in their journey with Jesus.

- Chuck and Pam Serene ask for prayers for their friend's 8 year old granddaughter, Emma, who was diagnosed with a large cancerous tumor near her liver and spleen.  She is at DeVos hospital getting more tests.

- The person who wants to stop smoking by 10/20/2015.

- Those who need roofs over their heads, food, and money to pay their bills.

- Those who are frustrated at work. 

- Friends who have many questions about faith in Jesus.  May they seek and find peace and comfort and purpose in a relationship with Jesus.

- Prison ministries and their impact on the lives of offenders and their families.

- Those in or getting out of unhealthy abusive relationships.
- Those who continue to battle their addiction and the triggers.
- Those who are learning to let God control all of the areas of their life.  May God give them the strength and the will to follow Jesus wherever he leads.

- Those who are struggling with forgiving others due to past wrongs against them.
- Those struggling financially.
- 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
Like us on Facebook!
(231) 571-4137