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
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