Pre-Thanksgiving News

Quote For the Day: “I have attended church regularly since I was less than a week old. I've listened to sermons about virtue, sermons against vice. I have heard about money, time management, tithing, abstinence, and generosity. I've listened to thousands of sermons. But I could count on one hand the number of sermons that were a simple proclamation of the gospel of Christ.” ― Rich Mullins  (Let's keep this season about Christ!)

1. THANKSGIVING EVE MEAL & SERVICE, TONIGHT - Help us welcome New Hope Baptist Church as our guests with a meal and worship tonight, Thanksgiving Eve.  The potluck dinner starts at 6:00PM and the experiential worship at 7:00PM.  Bring a main dish, salad, or dessert.  This will be a great event for children too!

2. SUNDAY - It is time to begin ramping up toward Christmas!  Among all of the festivities, we sing Christmas carols.  In our new Sermon series we will look at 5 famous Christmas songs.  They didn't hit the top 40 countdown but they help us celebrate Christmas! Invite a friend to worship Sunday as we sing "Songs of Advent."  This Sunday: "Isaiah: The Song of Return" (Isaiah 11:10-16; Luke 16:11-31)

3. ADVENT DEVOTIONS - Sometimes we need help to focus on the reason we celebrate Christmas.  The busyness of the season overwhelms us.  So, each day of Advent until Christmas we will send out an email devotion from John Piper's book "Good News of Great Joy."  We hope this will benefit you and those around you!

4. EVENTS TO REMEMBER

Nov. 23, Thanksgiving Eve Service, Dinner at 6:00PM, Service at 7:00PM.

Nov. 24, Pray for Muskegon  (Contact Pastor Matt for a Prayer Guide)

Nov. 27, No Adult Sunday School

Nov. 27, Advent Begins: "The Songs of Advent"

Nov. 30, Student Ministries at Calvin Church on Norton Ave, 6:30PM.

Dec. 7, Baby Basics/Women's Bible Study, 10:00/11:00AM.

Dec. 7, Book Club meets at Denny's at 6:30PM.  We're reading "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr.

Dec. 11, Youth Sunday - Grades 4 and up.  Let Ed know if you want to know more.

Dec. 25, Christmas Day service!  (Hopefully this helps in your holiday planning.)

5. PRAYERS

• Remember to pray for Muskegon on Thursday the 24th.

• Amie Anderson's cousin in Kansas passed away this week.  Pray for comfort for her and the family members and safe travel.
• Pray for loved ones who are already struggling with the upcoming holidays due to loved ones who have passed away. 
• Praise God for Chloe Alexandra, the new grandchild to Brian and Sue Vredevoogd.  She was born 11/22/16 at 7:54am. 6 lb 15 oz and 19 1/2 inches.  Cassie (the mother) and Chloe are doing well.
• Pray for Jackie Knight in her move to Nevada on Wednesday.  Pray everything goes well with her pregnancy too.
• "Pray for loved ones to see the light in the darkness."
• Pray for those who feel lots of stress over the holidays.
• Praise God Reyes Hinajosa's mom was in ICU but was released the next morning!
• Pray for Duane Gray who will have outpatient surgery on Nov. 29.
• Pray for the Thanksgiving Eve event on Wednesday.  May we be gracious hosts and may God be praised in all we do.
• Pray for our outgoing and incoming governmental leaders.  Also pray for peace in our streets.
• Pray for those putting in long hours over the holidays.
• Pray for good get-togethers and holiday parties.
• Pray for those who are struggling to make ends meet.

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