You Can Do It!

1. YOU CAN DO IT! - People are more likely to go to church with you if you ask them to go at Christmas or Easter.  This is why we put so much energy into these weeks.  There are promotion flyers at the Info Booth to give to a friend.  Please be prayerful of those in your life who you can invite.  Remember, it's not just about you anymore!

2. EVENTS TO REMEMBER

Mar. 29, Iron Men's Ministries, 6:30PM at Forest Park Covenant.
Mar. 29, Wednesday Night Bible Study, 6:45PM.
Mar. 29, Student Ministries, 6:30PM at Calvin Church.

Apr. 2, The Seekers Small Group Meets after church.

Apr. 9, Middle School Ministries, 5:00PM at church!

Apr. 9, The New Small Group meets after church.

Apr. 11, Book Club, 6:30PM at Panera Bread on Sherman.  We're reading "Amherst" by William Nicholson.
Apr. 13, Maundy Thursday Service at Forest Park Covenant, 6:30PM
Apr. 14, Good Friday Dinner (5:30PM) and Service (6:30PM) at New Hope Baptist Church.
Apr. 16, Easter Sunday Breakfast, 9:30AM.

Apr. 24, Pray For Muskegon!

3. ORPHANS UNLIMITED - If you haven't already, like Brenda's Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OrphansUnlimited and sign up for the weekly email at the online page http://www.orphansunlimited.org.  See how we are involved in what God is doing in other parts of the world!

4. SUNDAY - "UNITED"  It seems we are more divided and fractured than ever.  But this was never how we were meant to be!  Invite a friend to join us as we begin our Sunday sermon series through the Apostle Paul's letter to the Ephesians with: "United in Prayer" (Ephesians 1:15-23).

5. PRAYERS

Prayer Focus: Belarus

• Pray for reconciliation between Flemish and Walloon peoples.
• Pray for greater Christian influence from international diplomats and organizations present in Brussels.
• Pray for more fully-trained pastors to disciple young Christians.
• Go to http://prayercast.com/belgium.html for more info.

Local Prayers:

• Pray for Lisa Crabtree's dad who has some puzzling health issues.
• Praise God for her mom who has "done quite well" after they amputated her foot a few months ago.
• Pray for those dealing with suicide attempts.
• Pray for God's direction with new relationship.
• Pray for those who don't have Jesus in their life
• Pray for God to transform and shape the hearts of our children.
• Pray for those in need of gainful employment.
• Pray for his patience and Christ-like attitude when interacting with those who are hostile towards us.  
• Pray for those with deep pain in their lives which they have not told others about...yet.
• Pray for Mike Straley's occasional difficulty in breathing.
• Pray for Lynn Pluger's health issues to improve.
• Pray for business opportunities to succeed. Proverbs 16:3 - "Commit to the Lord whatever you do and it will succeed."
• Pray for patience and courage for those who would like to be more assertive.
• Pray for safe travels during spring break
• Pray for healing after medical surgeries and procedures.
• Pray for Steve Swanson, Brenda's husband, who fractured his heal after a fall.  May God give him a speedy recovery.
• Pray for healthy pregnancies.
• Pray for Robin Dykstra who is having transportation issues.
• Pray for challenging situations with children and grandchildren.
• Pray for Susan Schmok's husband who has missed work due to being sick last week.
• Pray for children at school.  May God give them what they need and keep them safe.
• Praise God Elaine Doctor is doing better.  She was released from Mercy Hospital on Tuesday and will be at Sanctuary in the Park.
• Praise God Ruth Ramirez got her license back this week!  This is a long story which Ruth will have to tell you but after over 10 years it is finally done.  A great story of justice, grace, forgiveness, and renewal!
• Praise for good test results.
• Pray for those with deep financial needs.
• Pray for those who are grieving at the loss of loved ones.
• Greg and Sandy Hazelmyer's neighbor, Buck, is having hip replacement surgery on April 11.  Pray for safety and healing.
• Pray for those battling depression.
• Pray for good resolutions to conflicts.
• Pray for Steve Swanson who fell off a ladder and miraculously only fractured his heel and his arch. Pray for healing and rest.

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