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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