Thursday, February 25, 2016

Thanks, Events, and Prayers!

THANKS!  Churches rarely show adequate appreciation for those involved in ministry.  The difficulty we face at Celebration is how most everyone is involved each week.  I am so thankful for so many people and could write a long list of people to thank.  Some people would be embarrassed to have their name on the list while others would glow for weeks just to be recognized.  If you are reading this email, you are someone for whom I am thankful.  

SO, who are people whom you are thankful?  Let them know this week!  Also, hit reply and list those who need some recognition of how much you appreciate them for who they are or what they do.  We will make sure they know they are properly thanked!

1. OTHER IMPORTANT CALENDAR ITEMS
  • SUNDAY, Adult Sunday School class begins at 9:00AM.  They are going through the important stories in Genesis!
  • SUNDAY, The New Small Group meets after the worship service.
  • March 8, Book Club, 6:30PM at Mango's.  We are reading "The Prisoner of Heaven" by Carlos Ruiz Zafon.  
  • March 12, Lumberjacks Hockey Game, 7:15PM.  Get your money to Sharon Bergman for the Lumberjacks game. Cost is $9 for adults, $6 for children under 14.  Sign up at the Info Booth!
  • March 24, Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service, 7:00PM.  We will join with other churches in the area at Forest Park Covenant church for worship.  You will want to bring a friend!
  • March 27, Easter Breakfast, 9:30AM.  Start off your Easter with a breakfast before worship.  Contact Sharon Bergman if you are interested in purchasing Easter flowers for the stage.
2. STUDENT MINISTRY
  • SUNDAY, High School Youth Group at Calvin Church, 6:00-8:30PM. Dinner is provided.  Contact Pastor Matt for more details.
  • March 2, Wednesday Night Youth Ministries, 6:30-8:00PM at Calvin Church.  There are programs for ages 4 through 8th grade.
  • March 30, Family Service Night, 6:30-8:00PM.
3. PRAYERS - Please pray for:
  • Praise God for a wonderful Wild Game Dinner!  We are soooo thankful for those who helped make it a huge success.
  • Pray for the families of the victims of the Kalamazoo shootings.  May God give them comfort and peace in the wake of this tragedy.
  • Pray for those recently transitioning to Muskegon from Minneapolis.  May God grow them as a family as this becomes more like home.
  • Pray for Lynn Plugar as tests results come in for her lymphoma.  May God give them peace and direction for further treatments.
  • Pray for patience and discernment for dads and moms as they do their best to be parents.
  • Pray for parents who must discern their role with their adult children who make poor choices in life.
  • Terry Lacy had a car accident last Friday and he is thankful that it wasn’t worse than it was. Also he has a large gall stone and he will be needing surgery.
  • Pray for our nation in light of the presidential race.  It’s very difficult to know who we should vote for!  May God help our country and may we turn back to Him.
  • Lilia DuRose is thankful for another day of life!  Also, she has an appointment on March 11 with a rheumatologist and she is hoping for some answers at that time.
  • Kim Rhodes asks for prayers for her son who is facing a very difficult time in his life.
  • Paula Blohm has a doctor’s appointment on Monday for her blood pressure issues.
  • Praise God for great small groups which breathe life into our lives!
  • Thelma's brother Jim is out of the hospital and doing a little better. YAY!
  • Duane Gray is still recovering from his hernia surgery..
  • Pray for Freddie and Jack Rottman.  Jack is losing strength and has even fallen a few times recently.  This is tough for the family.
  • Continue to pray for area churches which are dealing with the hurt feelings and distrust in members.
  • Pray for children who are going to school ill-equipped to succeed due to family issues.
  • Pray for "___" to accept the forgiveness of Jesus in the middle of the guilt and shame they feel.



-- 
Pastor Matt Eenigenburg
Celebration Community Church
1260 W. Sherman Blvd.                            
Muskegon, MI 49441

www.celebrationmuskegon.org
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(231) 571-4137

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