7 Important Things to Know This Week

I am not sure I could say this better.  "The love of your neighbor in all its fullness simply means being able to say...'What are you going through?'" - Simone Weil

1. Men's Tool Box for LoveINC - We are requesting items which men have requested from LoveINC's store.  Drop off work related items in the tool box which is located in the entryway at church.   Items could be: drill bits, saw blades, deodorant, body wash, etc.

2. Mission Trip Opportunity - We are looking to get 6-8 people to do destruction work in Detroit on June 24-26 with Doug & Sharon Bergman and others.  Contact Pastor Matt or the Bergman's if you have interest.

3. Photos for Pictorial Directory - Our new directory is due out in May so look for Marc Baird on Sunday to get your picture taken.  Then stop by the info booth to make sure your info is correct.  Thanks.

4. Students - The Oasis Students will be involved in Mothers Day, next week!  The students are asked to be at church at 10:00AM to be ready.

5. OTHER IMPORTANT CALENDAR ITEMS

• Sunday, Creativity Team Meeting after church.
• Monday, Vision Team Meeting
• May 4, Basics for Babies
• May 5, National Day of Prayer.  There will be a Noon rally at the Muskegon County Building and an evening event at Orchard View Elementary School at 7:00PM.
• May 8, Mothers Day.
• May 15, Celebration Family Meeting after church.

6. SUNDAY

Anyone can preach, can't they?  Really, how hard can it be?  Join us Sunday as we continue our sermon series through the book of 2 Timothy, "Famous Last Words".  This Sunday is from 2 Timothy 4:1-5 where we look Paul tells us to "The Foolishness of Preaching!"

7. PRAYERS

• Pray for Lynn Pluger whose Lymphoma treatments seem to have failed.  Pray for Paul and Lynn as they look for the next steps.
• Paul and Crystal Ecklund, were in a very bad accident last week.  They have some small cuts and bruises but are alright.  Their car doesn't look good at all!
• Pray for Jackie Knight who will be travelling to Mississippi and California for three weeks.  Safe travels.
• Pray for those travelling to Mozambique for a Mission Trip with Orphans Unlimited.  May it be a fruitful time.
• Pray for the Men's Toolbox effort for LoveINC.  
• Pray for those choosing to quit their addictions.  May God give them all they need to see this through and may we encourage them along this rough road.
• Duane Blohm is having surgery on Monday, May 2.

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Pastor Matt Eenigenburg
Celebration Community Church
1260 W. Sherman Blvd.                            
Muskegon, MI 49441
www.celebrationmuskegon.org
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Adjusting is Not Easy!

A friend told me today, "God is always moving in your life.  Maybe not in the direction you want but he is still moving."  I loved the idea.  I agree with his statement.  The tough part is what this truth asks me to do.  The fact that God is active and moving in my life requires me to adjust to where God is moving OR adjust to feeling distant in our relationship.  And since I value a close friendship with Jesus, I will adjust my life, expectations, direction in life to be close to him.  Willingly or reluctantly, I must adjust. Does this ring true for you too?

1. UPDATED DIRECTORY

If you haven't already, go to the information booth and make sure your contact info is correct. We want to have a new directory completed in the middle of June. Also, send an updated picture to Pastor Matt or Sandy Ring.  

2. IMPORTANT CALENDAR ITEMS

• SATURDAY, Feeding America Food Truck, 9:00-11:00AM at Calvin Church.  Bring the whole family and help serve the hungry in our community!
• SUNDAY, we plan to celebrate Communion and the baptism of Sierra Ann Bytwerk!
• SUNDAY, Pray for Muskegon.  Attached is a Prayer Guide to help.
• SUNDAY, Adult Sunday School class resumes at 9:00AM.
• May 1, Creativity Team Meeting after church.
• May 2, Vision Team Meeting

3. SUNDAY

Are we living in the last days?  What does this mean for those who wish to follow Jesus?  Remember to invite a friend Sunday as we continue our sermon series through the book of 2 Timothy, "Famous Last Words".  This Sunday is from 2 Timothy 3 where we look at "Dangerous Times".

4. PRAYERS

• Pray for clarity in decisions which need to be made soon.
• Terry Lacy will go back to work next Monday.  Pray that he will not be overwhelmed by the physical aspect of his job after his surgery.
• Pray for lots of laughter in our lives.
• Praise God for answered prayers. 
• Praise God who allows us to cast our cares on him and helps us with our troubles.  
• Prayers for the needs of our family members whom we love.  God knows what their needs are better than we do.
• Lilia DuRose asks for prayers for her niece Sasha who is having kidney and eye issues.  Also, Lilia’s mother is having trouble walking. 
• Praise God for the beautiful weather!
• Pray for those who have experienced loss lately.
• Praise God for good results from Duane Blohm's brother Steve's PET scan.  His lymphoma has NOT spread!  
• Praise God for the love, support, caring and friendship of loved ones. 
• Mike Straley's cataract has returned. 
• Deb Mart's brother Dave as he looks for the best treatment coarse for his cancer.
• Sandy Perkins as she continues to adapt to life's changes.
• For those who are looking for gainful employment.
• Crystal Ecklund is continuing the process of completing her degree.  May the road be made smooth.  Pray for her neighbor and his multiple health issues.
• Lisa Crabtree's mom who is in need of better circulation in her toes due to her diabetic condition.
• Pastor Matt asks for prayers for the hectic sports season this spring and not allowing it to take away time from his family and work.
• Praise God that Avis Crum came home this week after her recent surgery!
• For the possible involvement of Celebration in a mission trip this June.
• Pray for the Dental Mission of Mercy in Ann Arbor in June.
• Praise God for the desire of new attendees to make Celebration their church home.

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Pastor Matt Eenigenburg
Celebration Community Church
1260 W. Sherman Blvd.                            
Muskegon, MI 49441
www.celebrationmuskegon.org
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Celebration Midweek - April 6

We lift in prayer Charles Serene and family as they mourn the loss of Aunt Joyce.  Her love for Jesus and for other people was an inspiration for all those who met her.  She will be missed.  Funeral arrangements have not been set yet.

1. CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK

Sunday we were challenged to try to be Jesus to someone this week.  How are you doing with it?  Can you imagine if everyone built up even one person this week?  Send back a note to let us know how you are doing!

2. IMPORTANT CALENDAR ITEMS

• April 10, Baked Potato Bar after worship!  This is the event to invite a friend to attend.  It will be great!
• April 17, Fellowship Team Meeting after church.
• April 23, Feeding America Food Truck, 9:00-11:00AM at Calvin Church.  Bring the whole family and help serve the hungry in our community!
• Adult Sunday School class will resume April 27 at 9:00AM.
• May 1, Creativity Team Meeting after church.

2. STUDENT MINISTRY

• No youth programs tonight since it is the first Wednesday of the month.  Enjoy Spring Break with family and do your homework!

3. PRAYERS

• We ask you as part of the Celebration community to keep Lilia DuRose and her family in your prayers at the passing of her dad in the Ukraine this week.
• Pray for Jack Rottman and his wife Freddie.  Jack is at Knollwood rehabbing from a ruptured appendix. They are struggling with what is in store for them and what's next for his care.
• Sandy Perkin's cousin passed away.  Please keep the Peck family in your prayers.
• Pray for those in search for better employment and a stable living arrangements.
• Praise God for safe travels during Spring Break and vacations.  
• Praise God that Lynn Pluger is feeling better and not struggling so much with exhaustion. Praise God she feels she has purpose to her life.
• Pray for the Jarrell family and that God may be seen through those helping them.
• Pray for adult children in need prayers.
• Pray for couples struggling with infertility. May they find strength and peace as they continue on their journey.
• Praise God for great healing conversations.
• Praise God for improvement for people with PTSD.
• Pray for those watching loved ones struggling to live in the "winter season" of life.
• Pray for those who wish to be Jesus' hands in feet for those in need.
• Pray for Crystal Ecklund as she nears the completion of her degree program.
• Pray for Deb Mart's brother as he continues his battle with prostate cancer.
• Pray for those in Celebration's leadership roles.
• Pray for Linda Bergman’s granddaughter Greenlee who had her feeding tube removed after living with it for 11 years.  Pray a speedy recovery.
• Terry Lacy plans to have his gall bladder removed April 11.
• Pray for continued healing for Patti Lacy's back.
• Pray for God's anointing on our future President, whomever they be.
• Pray for Lilia’s niece Sasha, who is expecting a baby but is not feeling well. Also pray for Lilia’s mother after the loss of her husband.
• Pray for Duane Blohm’s brother in his continued battle with lymphoma.
• Pray for all the children on Spring Break who rely on their school for stability, food, shelter, etc.
• Susan Schmock is grateful for a newer car to drive and God's hand in all of the areas of her life.

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Pastor Matt Eenigenburg
Celebration Community Church
1260 W. Sherman Blvd.                            
Muskegon, MI 49441
www.celebrationmuskegon.org
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(231) 571-4137