6 Things To Remember This Week

Simon Weil wrote, "The love of neighbor in all its fullness simply means being able to say...'What are you going through?'"  Let's get close enough to our neighbors and friends to be able to ask this question today.

1. HOT DOG ROAST, Sun, Aug. 21 after church.  Plan on not cooking this Sunday!  If you haven't yet signed up to bring a dessert or side dish, go to PerfectPotluck.com so we can make sure we have enough food for everyone. It's simple!  Click here to go directly to the site. 

2. BOOKKEEPER NEEDED - Our wonderful bookkeeper, Ranae, is taking a job in Detroit.  So, we are in need of someone who will work with the Finance Team to do the bookkeeping needs of the church.  If you or someone you know is interested in this position, contact Steve DuRose or Pastor Matt.

3. PRAYER BOARD - Please make use of the Prayer Board located immediately to the left as you enter church.  Just like the Communication Cards, it is another way to keep the needs of God's people lifted up to God.

4. CARNIVAL SIGN UP - Please sign up for your role in our annual carnival.  We have a little more than a month before the event.  Go to the table in the church entryway and sign up to 1) bring items and 2) be in charge of a game.  It will be the most fun you'll have all month!

5. EVENTS TO REMEMBER

Aug. 17,  Women's Bible Study, 10:00AM at church.  They are going through "A Women Who Doesn't Quit".
Aug 21, Hot Dog Roast after church.

Sep. 11, Adult Sunday School Resumes, 9:00AM!
Sep. 12, Council/Vision Team Meeting, 6:30PM at church

Sept. 24, Annual Celebration Carnival.

6. PRAYERS

When Elisha's servant was in distress and doubt, Elisha encouraged him and also prayed to God for him (2 Kings 6:16-17):"Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”  And Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.

Pray the prayer and encouragement of Elisha today over all the people of Celebration and those who are struggling to trust God. Open our eyes Lord so we may see!

• Pray for Chuck Serene who deeply cut his hand while on vacation last week. Pray for a good surgery soon.
• Lynn Pluger gives praise for answered prayer in her improved health.  "I was in the hospital an now have made a huge turn-around.  Miraculous answer to prayer.  Also, thanks to everyone who brought meals and prayed for us."
• Jackie Knight asks for continued prayers for a speedy recovery from her recent surgery.  She asks for prayers for her grandma Sandy who is having trouble walking.
• Pray for those struggling with relationships that God may heal them.
• Praise God for friends and neighbors who has visited Celebration lately.  May we do all we can to help them fall deeper in love with Jesus and Celebration as their church home.
• Pray for the unspoken needs which only God knows.
• "I have a personal prayer request that I don't really know how to explain so I will simply say 'God knows.'
• Ed Cohea's good friend died last week.  Pray for his family and friends in their grief.
• Pray for children with parents in 2 different locations.  May their stress level be eased while they still have fun and peace.
• "Pray for us to treat each other with kindness.  Lift one another and not knock them down."
• Pray for those who are travelling to visit family and friends this week before school begins.
• Pray for those who will be beginning school soon.
• Amie Anderson's husband has been battling pain from his sciatic nerve.  Pray for relief.
• Continue to pray for Mike Straley who is recovering with family in Utah after hitting his head after a fall.
• Brenda Doctor's dad died recently.  The Memorial Service will be August 19 at the Sunrise Memorial Gardens. Pray for peace and comfort for her family.
• "God always provides for his children!"
• Pray for the Muslims who are coming to know Jesus in great numbers even with the threat of shunning and physical harm.

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