Celebration Midweek - Oct. 19

Quote For The Day: "Sheep have naturally poor eyesight.  They are essentially near sighted.  They can't see far distances clearly.  This is why they need to stay close to the shepherd.  Otherwise they would easily get lost without the knowledge of the shepherd."  (Crystal Eckland)

1. 8TH ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF - Invite a friend to sample some of the best chili anywhere!  Sign up at the Info Booth to bring a crock pot of red or white chili to share.  This is one of the best events ever!

2. STUDENTS - This Wednesday from 6:30-8:00PM at Calvin Church on Norton Ave!  Little Peeps (4yrs-1st grade) - Lesson:"The Forgiving Prince"; GEMS (Girls 2nd-5th grade) Lesson: “Step In” (Galatians 6:2) and  Fall craft; Cadets (Boys 2nd-5th grade) - Visit to Mellema farm to pick pumpkins - Lesson: "If we trust who God is, what does that mean about who I am?

High School students: meet Sunday at Calvin Church from 6:00-8:30PM.  On Sunday, October 30, meet at Calvin at 1:00PM for the Pumpkin Picking/Carving Contest at Mellema’s Farm.  Bring: warm clothes & shoes that can get dirty.  Contact Pastor Matt for more info.

3. NEW SERMON SERIES - There are many things attributed to Jesus which he never said.  Some of these ideas have caused great distractions and even damage within the church.  Invite a friend for our new Sunday series: "Things Jesus NEVER Said."

3. EVENTS TO REMEMBER

Oct. 19, Baby Basics/Women's Bible Study, 10:00AM.

Oct. 19, Student Ministries, 6:30-8:00PM at Calvin Church

Oct. 21, Play and Learn Class, 10:00AM to NOON at church.

Oct. 23, Annual Chili Cook-Off after church.
Oct. 26, Book Club at Mango's at 6:30. We're reading "The Secret Keeper" by Kate Morton.
Oct. 30, Annual Leadership Retreat
Nov. 2, Family Service Night, 6:30-8:00PM at McLaughlin Park.
Nov. 7, Council/Vision Team/Deacon Team Meetings, 6:30PM at Church.

4. OTHER ANNOUNCMENTS

• Nov. 2, Family Service Night, 6:00-8:00PM - We will be working on cleaning up McLaughlin Community Park (corner of Terrace St. and Isabella).  Meet at the park at 6:30PM!  Our hope is to connect with each other while serving in the community together.  Please bring rakes, blowers, gloves, etc… so we can make the park look brand new!
• Handymen Needed - Community Encompass is looking for some folks to help out with dry-wall, carpentry, cabinetry installation, and siding at their current "home redemption project".  Contact Pastor Matt for more details. 
• Oct. 29, Glenside Halloween Party, 1-3PM at McGraft Park.  Carnival games and prizes, a costume contest, pizza, a balloon twister, face painter, award winning storyteller Judy Sima and lots more! Admission is FREE to Glensiders and their guests, but families are asked to bring 2 nonperishables to help stock Muskegon's food pantries. Volunteers are needed to help at the event. If you want to volunteer, please reply to this email and party coordinator Jenn Cole will get in touch with you.
• Reading Buddies at Nelson School is in need of volunteers to give one hour per week to help students improve reading skills!  Contact Lynn Kamps for more information: (231) 557-9392 or lynnkamps1@gmail.com

5. PRAYERS

• Pray for our guests at church recently.
• Pray for those attending the classes at LoveINC.  May God use these classes to lead them to himself and a better way of living.
• Pray that the Chili Cook-off on Sunday will be a successful event according to what God wishes to accomplish.
• Pray for the planning of the Thanksgiving Eve service which may include 2 other churches.
• Pray for Patti Lacy’s brother-in-law Stan who has blocked arteries in his legs and a problem with a heart valve.  He had surgery and is doing well, but needs more surgery in a week or two. 
• Pray for dependable transportation.  We take this for granted sometimes.
• Pray for Reyes Hinajosa’ mother Zoila who has high blood pressure issues.  May God bring healing for her. 
• Thank God for how he has blessed us all and the miracles he sends each day.
• Pray for those in busy work seasons.  may they find the balance and rest they need to keep working for Jesus.
• Lilia DuRose’s niece, Sasha had her baby on October 8, but both mother and baby are still in the hospital.  The baby is ill.  Please pray for healing. 
• Kim had a very good weekend and she made good progress in a personal relationship.  We praise God for that!  Kim will be moving into her new house in 10 days and we pray for a smooth transition.  
• Praise God for renewed relationships with family members.
• We pray for the needs of loved ones.  God knows what their needs are and we ask Him to help.  
• Paula Blohm's physical therapy began last week and went very well.  May God help her regain full strength in her legs.  
• "I feel very blessed and grateful for every moment of every day that the Lord has given me.  Each new day is a gift from God!  I praise him for his faithfulness to me, and I’m so glad that Jesus has told us that he will never leave us nor forsake us!"
• Pray for continued healing for Mike Cerminaro after his surgery to remove his appendix.

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