Celebration Midweek - Sep. 28

Quote for the day - "I want a relationship with Jesus who is infinitely compassionate with my brokenness and at the same time an awesome incomprehensible, and unwieldy mystery."  (Brennan Manning)

1. STUDENTS - This Wednesday from 6:30-8:00PM at Calvin Church on Norton Ave!  Little Peeps (4yrs-1st grade) - Lesson:"A New Beginning-Noah's Ark"; GEMS (Girls 2nd-5th grade) Lesson: "Love Is A Logo!" Plus craft & snack; Cadets (Boys 2nd-5th grade) Cadet/Parent Fishing Night! (Rain or shine, come at 6:30pm, we will be back at 8:30pm. Bring your own fishing gear if you have it, or we will have a few extra poles. Worms provided!); Middle school - Lesson: "Can Struggles Help My Faith Grow?"

Our High School students meets on Sunday from 6:00-8:30PM at Calvin Church.  Contact Pastor Matt for more info.

2. ANNUAL CARNIVAL - A BIG THANK YOU for all who participated, attended, or helped out with the carnival.  We could not have done it without you!  Let's do this again next year!

3. CHALLENGE REPORTS - As part of our sermon series "Follow", we have given the "Following Jesus Challenge" for people to commit each morning to follow wherever Jesus leads during the day.  Remember to come to church Sunday with a few stories to report!

4. EVENTS TO REMEMBER

Sep. 30, Play and Learn Class, 10:00AM to NOON at Church.

Oct. 3, Vision Team Meeting at church 6:30PM.
Oct. 4, Church Cleaning Team, 6:00PM
Oct. 5, Baby Basics/Women's Bible Study, 10:00AM.
Oct. 6, Classis Meeting at Trinity CRC in Fremont
Oct. 23, Annual Chili Cook-Off
Oct. 26, Book Club at Mango's at 6:30. We're reading "The Secret Keeper" by Kate Morton.
Oct. 30, Annual Leadership Retreat

5. PRAYERS

FYI, we do not include every prayer request we know.  This would make the email very long.  We include prayer requests from our Sunday Communication Cards or from email requests sent to Pastor Matt or a Prayer Team member.  A more complete list is located on the back of the bulletin each Sunday.

• Pray for those who are "church shopping" and have been led to Celebration.  May God lead them to where they need to be.  
• Lilia DuRose asks for prayers for her mom whose heart is very weak.  Pray for healing and comfort.
• Pray for children who go a different school and now live with grandparents due to parental neglect.
• Thank God for Jesus love in the hearts of members at Celebration.  They make guests feel welcome.
• Thank God for the kids who came to the carnival and the people who were glad to serve them.  
• Thank God for God's forgiveness and grace on us which allows us to give to others.
• Pray for the DeColores organization as they seek to continue the vision of drawing people to live ever closer to Jesus.
• Pray for God's peace to those who will vote in November.  
• Pray for the Annual Leadership Retreat on October 30.  We want to follow where God is leading us as a church.

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Pastor Matt Eenigenburg
Celebration Community Church
1260 W. Sherman Blvd.                            
Muskegon, MI 49441
www.celebrationmuskegon.org
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Blessed to Be A Blessing!

FUN! Celebration Community Church was featured in the current issue of Bloomberg Businessweek! I know!  They were looking at how the dynamics of the voters this year are impacting the election. We were in the section highlighting the changes in the modern church and religion over the last few years.

https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2016-america-divided/#churches

1. STUDENTS - This Wednesday from 6:30-8:00PM at Calvin Church on Norton Ave!  Little Peeps (4yrs-1st grade) - Lesson:"The Terrible Lie"; GEMS (Girls 2nd-5th grade) Lesson: "Love overflows!" Plus craft & snack; Cadets (Boys 2nd-5th grade) Visit to dairy farm (please dress for weather as we will be outside most of the night); Middle school - Lesson: "What's the real gospel?"

Our High School students meets on Sunday from 6:00-8:30PM at Calvin Church.  Contact Pastor Matt for more info.

2. ANNUAL CARNIVAL - We enclosed a flyer for the carnival next week Saturday.  Print one off to hang up at work or hand one to a friend.  This is our huge Fall outreach and we want to see a ton of children come to the event!  Make sure you can help out next Saturday, September 24 from 1:00-3:00PM.  See you there!

3. CHALLENGE - Two weeks ago we gave the "Following Jesus Challenge" for people to commit each morning to follow wherever Jesus leads during the day.  Remember to come to church Sunday with a few stories to report!

4. EVENTS TO REMEMBER

Sep. 23, Play and Learn Class, 10:00AM to NOON at Church.

Sep. 25, Creativity Team Meeting after Church
Oct. 4, Church Cleaning Team, 6:00PM
Oct. 6, Classis Meeting at Trinity CRC in Fremont
Oct. 23, Annual Chili Cook-Off
Oct. 30, Annual Leadership Retreat

5. PRAYERS

FYI, we do not include every prayer request we know.  This would make the email very long.  We include prayer requests from our Sunday Communication Cards or from email requests sent to Pastor Matt or a Prayer Team member.  A more complete list is located on the back of the bulletin each Sunday.

• Pray for children who are having difficulty adjusting at school. 
• Pray for Jim DuRose who is still dealing with the pain of shingles.
• Bill Essenberg asks for prayers for Walt Johnson who has a broken collarbone. 
• Pray for Mike Straley as he continues to recover in Utah.
• Pray for Jake Eckholm who is the new city manager in Muskegon Heights.
• Pray for family situations which require grandparents to seek custody of grandchildren due to the chaotic lives of birth parents.  Pray for the grandchildren to feel safe and secure during this time of turmoil.
• Pray for Darla Baird as she awaits blood work to find out about potential underlying health issues.  Pray for peace and healing in her body.
• Pray for River Baird as he "catches up" at school as he also heals from pneumonia which has kept him down for the last week or so.  
• Terry Lacy’s co-worker Todd has been battling throat cancer.
• Thank God for jobs, especially the ones which bring joy to our lives.
• Pray for "Mighty" Max, a child with some serious medical issues and is being treated at the neo-natal unit at DeVos Children’s hospital.  Please pray for healing for this little one. 
• Pray for families who are dealing with various issues and struggles.  May God bring healing and reconciliation.
• Lilia DuRose gives praise that her mother in the Ukraine is doing well.  Pray for her niece Sasha who is in the hospital awaiting the birth of her second child.  
• Pray for Lilia DuRose who has been having flare-ups with swelling and joint pain.  Pray for healing, answers to her medical issue, and that the right medications will be found to relieve her pain.
• A driver from Steve DuRose’s company was involved in an accident that hurt several people, including a 4-year-old child who is still in the hospital.  Please pray for those that were injured, especially this child.
• Kim Rhodes has healed well from her Achilles tendon surgery and is able to walk again with much less pain.  We praise God for that!
• Pray for strained family relationships.
• "May we bring all of our worries and concerns to the Lord.  Only he can help us in our times of trouble."
• "God, help us remember that the people who are in our lives will not be here forever.  Help us to appreciate them while we have them with us.  Tomorrow is not promised!"
• Paula Blohm has been dealing with severe weakness in her legs as a result of diabetes medication and rapid weight loss.  Pray that she regain the strength in her legs.  

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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

Celebration Midweek - Sep. 14

Last week we began our new series "Follow" where we will look at what Jesus actually said about following him.  The big idea for the morning was how Jesus never calls us to follow a lifestyle; he always calls us to follow him.  Never a rule book; always Jesus. 

After the service someone asked me "So, what does following Jesus look like then?"  My response was "Exactly!  You got it!"  The person just looked at me stunned because they wanted a more detailed explanation.  But they nailed it!  The most important question is: "What does following Jesus look like in my life?"

Following Jesus looks different in your life than my life than your friends life.  We all live different lives but the same Jesus.  There will always be some similarities to others and some guidelines are universal but following Jesus is unique in each life.  Comparing your life with Jesus with another person's or setting up rules simply because someone else has them will only lead to frustration.  Follow Jesus and see what it looks like in your life!

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1. STUDENTS - Our Wednesday night programs for students age 4 through Middle School begins tonight at Calvin Church on Norton Ave!  We are looking forward to a great year!  Our High School students will began last Sunday and will continue to meet each Sunday through the year.  Contact Pastor Matt for more info.

2. ANNUAL CARNIVAL - We enclosed a flyer for the carnival next week Saturday.  Print one off to hang up at work or hand one to a friend.  This is our huge Fall outreach and we want to see a ton of children come to the event!  Make sure you can help out next Saturday, September 24 from 1:00-3:00PM.  See you there!

3. EVENTS TO REMEMBER

Sep. 15, Deacon Training at Calvin Church, 7:00-9:00PM.

Sep. 16, Play and Learn Class, 10:00AM to NOON at Church.
Sep. 18, Seekers Small Group meets after worship.

Sep. 24, Annual Celebration Carnival.

Sep. 24, Pray For Muskegon
Sep. 25, Creativity Team Meeting after Church
Oct. 4, Church Cleaning Team, 6:00PM
Oct. 6, Classis Meetingat Trinity CRC in Fremont
Oct. 23, Annual Chili Cook-Off
Oct. 30, Annual Leadership Retreat

3. PRAYERS

• Paul Crumb asked for prayers for his friend Bruce from work who is dealing with his wife's health issues.
• For those who have extreme social anxiety issues, especially students at school.
• Deb Mart gives praise to God for successful treatment of her brother's cancer.  The levels have come down to near zero.
• Pray for loved ones who are travelling this week.
• For those who wish to quit smoking.
• Pray for those who desire to follow Jesus this week wherever he leads and into whatever situation.
• Continue to pray for Brian Vredevoogd in the death of his father.  He was not in great health and had dementia for the past 2 years but the loss of a loved one is always tough.
• Pray for our guests this past week.  May God give them what they need!
• Pray for youth ministries starting up this week.  May God do great things in the lives of students this year!
• Pray for the "Play and Learn" class by LoveINC which starts Friday at Celebration.  May it be a blessing to parents and their children.
• Pray for certain churches of Muskegon which require much healing from divisions and unhealthy conflicts.  May they return to God's mission for them as his church.
• Pray for marriages which need your healing touch to resolve issues and provide stability for children to thrive.
• Pray for a successful Annual Carnival on September 24.
• Thank God for wonderful servant at Celebration who regularly give time, talents, and tithes willingly from their hearts.
• Pray for peaceful resolution to conflicts.

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

Celebration Midweek - Sept. 7

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

2. NURSERY HELP NEEDED - We are setting up the next year's Celebration Station schedule. We would love to have your help in nurturing our little kingdom workers. Whether you are available once a year or once a month, please sign up at the kiosk. You can request specific weeks, dates, etc or just let us know you are available to help.  Talk to Carla Eenigenburg or email her at ceburg6@gmail.com for more information. Thanks.

3. STUDENTS - Our Wednesday night programs for students age 4 through Middle School begins NEXT Wednesday, September 14 at Calvin Church on Norton Ave.  Our High School students will meet THIS Sunday, September 11 at Calvin Church.

4. COLLEGE LOVE - Send some love to River Baird this year who will attend Grand Valley State University this fall.   Remember this: there is something special which happens when you get a college care package!  Contact River Baird at:

10910 Residence Drive, Apt 116
Allendale, MI 49401.

5. EVENTS TO REMEMBER

Sep. 7,  Women's Bible Study, 11:00AM at church.  We'll go through the book "A Women Who Doesn't Quit".

Sep. 11, Adult Sunday School Resumes, 9:00AM!

Sep. 12, Council/Vision Team Meeting, 6:30PM at church at Cerminaro's

Sep. 24, Annual Celebration Carnival.

Sep. 25, Creativity Team Meeting after Church

6. PRAYERS - Here are some prayers to add to your list.

• Pray for Jim DuRose who has shingles and is in a great deal of pain.  Pray for healing and God's peace.
• Amie Anderson's husband, Ken, will have spine surgery on Thursday afternoon. to relieve pain in sciatic nerve.
• Fred Schossau is recovering at home after back surgery.  He is still in pain but it is supposed to ease soon.
• Pray for the Council meeting on Monday with the Deacon and Vision Team meetings to follow.
• Pray for Duane Schultz and family as his father in law passed recently.
• Pray for those with colds, illnesses, and aches and pains which are keeping them from being 100%.
• Pray for Pastor Matt's throat to heal so it makes him sound less like Froggy from the Little Rascals.
• Pray for those who are dealing with financial difficulties.
• Pray for the LoveINC class "Play and Learn" which will begin every Friday from 10AM-Noon on September 16.
• Pray for Teresa, Bass player Jeff's girlfriend who just had back surgery.

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