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.

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