Sunday is Pentecost!

SUNDAY - This Sunday we celebrate Pentecost.  Traditionally the color for Pentecost is red so dress accordingly if you feel festive.  Get ready for "Pentecostal Power"  from Acts 2:1-41!

1. EVENTS TO REMEMBER

May 31, Wednesday Night Bible Study, 6:45PM.

June 4, Installation of new Elders and Deacons
June 4, Fellowship Team Meeting after the service.

June 7, Baby Basics, 10:00AM.

June 7, Women's Bible Study, 10:30AM.  We continue in "1000 Gifts" by Ann Voskamp, 
June 12, Council Transition Meeting, 6:30PM.

June 15, Dream Team Meeting, 5:00PM at Church.
Aug. 9, Unity Fest Free Day, 5:00-10:00PM.

2. 250! - This is how many Wednesday Celebration Midweek emails have been made!  We continue to hope that you find the weekly email to be helpful to keep you informed about Celebration events.  We have made many adjustments over the years but you can be helpful to us.  Please let us know how we could improve this email.  Thanks!

3. PRAYERS

Remember, each prayer request, even ones with no names listed, come from an real persons.  Keep the person behind the request in your prayers to God.

Prayer Focus: Chile

• Pray for continued Church growth and pure biblical teaching amid ongoing persecution.
• Pray for Jesus' teachings to take deep root in the culture and expose all false religions.
• Pray for a renewed value for life to abolish abortion, suicide, abandonment, and human trafficking.
• For the video and more info, go to http://prayercast.com/china.html

Local Prayers:

• Please pray for Lynn Pluger who is at Hackley Hospital after her Appendectomy.  She is in Room 421 and will be there a few more days.
• Praise God for a wonderful time of destruction of Eve's condemned garage.  All the wood was taken away and hopefully Eve can remove everything else by June 1 so she will not be fined.
• Praise God for Pam Serene's friend, Emma Orr, whose recent scans sho no cancerous tumors.
• Pray for Ed Cohea's friend, Lori Ackerman, who had a minor heart attack on Saturday.
• Pray for those who struggle with depression.
• Praise God for the wonderful people he placed in our lives to lead us to Jesus.
• Pray for "some rest".
• Pray for new job opportunities.
• Pray for Robin Dykstra's brother Carl after triple bypass surgery.
• Pray for students to finish the school year well.
• Pray for God's leading in auditions and job interviews.
• Pray for world peace.
• Pray for time management during this stressful season of life.
• Praise God for servant hearts and those who willingly help out at Celebration!
• Pray for Sue DeBoer who has shingles.
• Pray for Sandy Hazelmyer's sister in law who had a stroke recently.
• Pray for Mike Straley who has pneumonia and is still recovering in Utah.
• Pray for those with deep financial needs.
• Pray for healthy births.
• "I'm praising God for all the blessings!"
• "Pray for peace, healing, and direction for future decisions."
• Pray for Manchester England after the recent terrorist bombing.
• Pray for Frank VanHees who is in Mercy Hospital with an infection in his blood.
• Pray for Duane Blohm's dad, Don, who has cancer in his neck.
• Pray for Wayne Kittle who is experiencing some balance issues.
• Pray for those who have lost jobs recently.
• Pray for those who battle with anxiety issues.
• Pray for wisdom to seek God in all the changes in life
• Pray for marriages in the middle of divorces.
• Pray for those seeking reconciliation and healing with family members.
• Pray for improved health for Bill Essenberg's mom.
• Pray for marriages which need God's loving touch.
• Pray for all those who are hurting and dealing with abuse.
• For people in ministry to not grow weary in their work but look to God for strength.

-- 

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

Busy Bags!

BUSY BAGS - Pam Serene needs your colorful cloth fabric so she can make some "Busy Bags" for children of guests at church.  We expect regular attenders to Celebration to know what their children needs to keep them occupied in the worship service.  Guests do not always come prepared.  These "Busy Bags" will hold crayons, paper, coloring pages, stickers, etc.  Talk with Pam so we can help out our guests.

1. EVENTS TO REMEMBER

May 24, Wednesday Night Bible Study, 6:45PM.

May 24, Pray for Muskegon
May 25, Dream Team Meeting, 6:30PM at Church.
June 4, Installation of new Elders and Deacons
June 4, Fellowship Team Meeting after the service.

June 7, Baby Basics, 10:00AM.

June 7, Women's Bible Study, 10:30AM.  We'll continue in "1000 Gifts" by Ann Voskamp, 
Aug. 9, Unity Fest Free Day, 5:00-10:00PM.
June 12, Council Transition Meeting, 6:30PM.

2. SEVER WEATHER - This is West Michigan so weather changes all the time.  If a tornado watch or severe weather warning is in effect continuing one hour before any church event, we will cancel the event.  We will post the news on WZZM.  Pastor Matt lived in Minnesota for a while which makes him laugh at harsh weather.  He loves to ride in storms!  But if you don't think you can make it, do not fret.  We will see you at the next event.   

3. SUNDAY - How do you know if and how God is working in your life?  Join us in this series through Esther as we look for God's work even when he seems absent or powerless. Sunday: "When God is Working" (Read Esther 5-7)

4. CELEBRATION INVITE - Charles and Pam Serene would like to invite the Celebration family and friends to Sarah's Open House at church on Sunday, June 18 from 2:00-4:00PM.  She is graduating from Oakridge High School.

5. PRAYERS

Remember, each prayer request, even ones with no names listed, come from an real persons.  Keep the person behind the request in your prayers to God.

Prayer Focus: Chile

• Pray for the culture of division within the Chilean church to be overcome by the unity of the Holy Spirit.
• Pray for those scarred by Pinochet's reign to humbly forgive their abusers.
• Pray for zeal within the Church to evangelize the Mapuche people in the South.
• For the video and more info, go to http://prayercast.com/chile.html

Local Prayers:

• Pray for "some rest".
• Pray for new job opportunities.
• Pray for Steve Swanson who is still recovering from his surgery.
• Pray for Robin Dykstra's brother Carl after triple bypass surgery.
• Praise God for Jim and Char Espinoza's marriage on Saturday.
• Pray for adult children as they seek their way in life.
• Pray for aches and pains which make everyday life difficult.
• Pray for Lisa Crabtree's dad who has stomach cancer.
• Pray for students to finish the school year well.
• Pray for wisdom teeth which need to be pulled.
• Pray for God's leading in auditions and job interviews.
• Pray for healing of Ed Cohea's foot in the yellow jacket attack.
• Pray for world peace.
• Pray for time management during this stressful season of life.
• Praise God for servant hearts and those who willingly help out at Celebration!
• Pray for Sue DeBoer who has shingles.
• Pray for Sandy Hazelmyer's sister in law who had a stroke recently.
• Pray for Mike Straley who has pneumonia and is recovering in Utah.
• Pray for those with deep financial needs.
• Pray for healthy births.
• Praise God for Lilia DuRose's mom who is feeling better.
• "I'm praising God for all the blessings!"
• "Pray for peace, healing, and direction for future decisions."
• Pray for Pastor Matt's neighbor Dave Bishop whose mom died on Monday.
• Pray for Manchester England after the recent terrorist bombing.
• Pray for Frank VanHees who is in Mercy Hospital with an infection in his blood.
• Pray for Duane Blohm's dad, Don, who has cancer in his neck.
• Hannah DeJonge asks for prayers for her mom as she travels to Florida this week.
• Continue to pray for the Bob Veach family and friends at his passing last week.  
• Pray for Wayne Kittle who is experiencing some balance issues.
• Pray for those who have lost jobs recently.
• Pray for those who battle with anxiety issues.
• Pray for wisdom to seek God in all the changes in life
• Pray for marriages in the middle of divorces.
• Pray for those seeking reconciliation and healing with family members.
• Pray for improved health for Bill Essenberg's mom.
• Pray for marriages which need God's loving touch.
• Pray for all those loved ones who are hurting and dealing with abuse.
• Pray for those battling painful events of the past.  May forgiveness free them from their prison.
• For people in ministry to not grow weary in their work but look to God for strength.

--

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 - May 17

1. EVENTS TO REMEMBER

May 17, Baby Basics, 10:00AM.

May 17, Women's Bible Study, 10:30AM.  We're continuing the study "1000 Gifts" by Ann Voskamp, 
May 17, Wednesday Night Bible Study, 6:45PM.
May 17, Clay Shoot, 6:00PM till dark.  Leave from church at 5:30PM or meet at the North Ottawa Rod and Gun Club at 6:00PM.
May 20, Jim and Char Espinoza Wedding, 1:00PM at church.
May 21, Congregational Meeting after the service.
May 21, The New Small Group Meets after the service.
May 21, Middle School Ministries, 5:00PM at church!
May 24, Pray for Muskegon (Prayer guide is attached!)
May 25, Dream Team Meeting, 6:30PM at Church.
June 4, Installation of new Elders and Deacons
June 4, Fellowship Team Meeting after the service.
Aug. 9, Unity Fest Free Day, 5:00-10:00PM

2. UNITY FEST EARLY TICKETS - It seems like so far away but Unity Fest is only 3 months away!  Get the special advanced ticket prices and save by signing up by May 28.  Look for the sign up sheet at the Welcome Center.

3. SUNDAY - Do you feel that God has been absent or on hold in your life, like he is distant in some way?  Join us in this series through Esther as God brings us through the times when we think God seems absent or powerless. Even in these times, when we think we have lost it all, God helps us realize how He is still in charge and actively moving in our lives.  Sunday: "When God Seems Powerless" (Read Esther 3-4)

4. PRAYERS

Remember, each prayer request, even ones with no names listed, come from an real persons.  Keep the person behind the request in your prayers to God.

Prayer Focus: Central African Republic

• Pray for a peace that enables national resources to be developed for economic stability.
• Pray for availability of more oral Christian materials for the largely illiterate population.
• Pray for fully funded Christian education for nationals called to minister to their people.
• For the video and more info, go to http://prayercast.com/central-african-republic.html

Local Prayers:

• Pray for Duane Blohm's dad, Don, who has cancer in his neck.
• Pray for those who sincerely want to grow closer to Jesus but other competing issues are hindering progress.
• Hannah DeJonge asks for prayers for her mom as she travels to Florida this week.
• Continue to pray for the Bob Veach family and friends at his passing last week.  
• Pray for Wayne Kittle who is experiencing some balance issues.
• Pray for Gera (Paula Blohm's friend) who is undergoing treatment for a very serious back injury. 
• Praise God for the moms and those who have acted as moms for us.  They are truly a blessing.
• Pray for those who have lost jobs recently.
• Pray for those who battle with anxiety issues.
• Pray for wisdom to seek God in all the changes in life
• Pray for new homes and living arrangements.
• Pray for improved health for Paula Blohm.
• Pray for marriages in the middle of divorces.
• Pray for those seeking reconciliation and healing with family members.
• Pray for improved health for Bill Essenberg's mom.
• Pray for marriages which need God's loving touch.
• Praise God for Paul Pluger and Amie Anderson who have agreed to be Elders.  Praise God for Connie Cerminaro who has agreed to be a Deacon.  May God be pleased as we prayerfully consider their nominations at the Congregational Meeting on May 21.
• Pray for a successful end of the school year for all our students.
• Pray for all those loved ones who are hurting and dealing with abuse.
• Pray for Lisa Crabtree's dad who has stomach cancer.
• Pray for those battling painful events of the past.  May forgiveness free them from their prison.
• For people in ministry to not grow weary in their work but look to God for strength.
• Pray for Sue Deboer who has shingles.

-- 

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 - May 10

It is said "Every organization rises or falls on its leadership."  The Council is pleased to announce the following people for leadership positions at Celebration: Paul Pluger and Amie Anderson as Elders; Connie Cerminaro and Gayle Cohea as Deacons.  Plan on attending the  Annual Celebration Family Meeting on May 21 where we will consider these nominations.

1. EVENTS TO REMEMBER

May 17, Baby Basics, 10:00AM.

May 17, Women's Bible Study, 10:30AM.  We're continuing the study "1000 Gifts" by Ann Voskamp, 
May 17, Wednesday Night Bible Study, 6:45PM.
May 17, Clay Shoot, 6:00PM till dark.
May 21, Celebration Family Meeting after the service.
May 21, The New Small Group Meets after  the service.
May 21, Middle School Ministries, 5:00PM at church!
May 24, Pray for Muskegon
May 25, Dream Team Meeting, 6:30PM at Church.
June 4, Installation of new Elders and Deacons
June 4, Fellowship Team Meeting after the service.
Aug. 9, Unity Fest Free Day, 5:00-10:00PM

2. UNITY FEST EARLY TICKETS - It seems like so far away but Unity Fest is only 3 months away!  Get the special advanced ticket prices and save by signing up by May 28.  Look for the sign up sheet at the Welcome Center.

3. SUNDAY - Do you feel that God has been absent or on hold in your life, like he is distant in some way?  Join us in this series through Esther as God brings us through the times when we think God seems absent or powerless. Even in these times, when we think we have lost it all, God helps us realize how He is still in charge and actively moving in our lives.  Sunday: "When God Seems Absent" (Read Esther 1-2)

4. PRAYERS

Remember, each prayer request, even ones with no names listed, come from an real persons.  Keep the person behind the request in your prayers to God.

Prayer Focus: Canada

• Pray for a revival that would stir the Canadian people to give God His rightful place in their culture yet again.
• Pray for immigrants to be drawn to Jesus by the testimony of diverse communities worshiping the Lord in unity.
• Pray for believers to humbly and lovingly represent Christ despite the pervasive stigma against Christians.
• For the video and more info, go to http://prayercast.com/canada.html.

Local Prayers:

• Pray for Gera (Paula Blohm's friend)who is going to U of M on Tuesday for a very serious back injury. 
• Pray for Lilia DuRose's mom who is unable to work and lost a lot of weight. 
• Pray for Beck Fredrickson's grandson Nathan who is going through "some personal problems".
• Pray for couples trying to conceive.
• Praise God for 15 children accompanied by their parents at the last Play to Learn class.
• Praise God for 21 children in Oasis on Sunday morning!
• Pray for those who have lost jobs recently.
• Praise God for Robin Dykstra's transportation issues to be resolved well.
• Praise God Jackie wasn't seriously injured when someone in a wheel chair fell on her.  The knee is sore but pray there are no complications.
• Pray that Jackie Knight's right knee doesn't have to be put in a brace after an accident last week.
• Pray for those who battle with anxiety issues.
• Pray for wisdom to seek God in all the changes in life
• Pray for Steve Swanson who has 6 more weeks of no weight on his foot.
• Pray for Jim Espinoza and others who regularly deal with migraine headaches.
• Pray for new homes and living arrangements.
• Pray for improved health for Paula Blohm.
• Pray for those seeking employment.
• Pray for marriages in the middle of divorces.
• Pray for those seeking reconciliation and healing with family members.
• Pray for improved health for Bill Essenberg's mom.
• Pray for marriages which need God's loving touch.
• Pray for Brenda Lange with Orphan's Unlimited in Mozambique.  May God continue to bless her ministry.  May God bless her soul with wisdom and peach as she lives the demanding life of a fellow servant leader.
• Praise God for Paul Pluger and Amie Anderson who have agreed to be Elders.  Praise God for Connie Cerminaro and Gayle Cohea who have agreed to be Deacons.  May God be pleased as we prayerfully consider their nominations at the Congregational Meeting on May 21.
• Pray for Duane and Paula Blohm's friend Bob as he nears the end of his battle with cancer.
• Pray for a successful end of the school year for all our students.
• Praise God when the workplace is drama-free and working well.
• Reyes Hinajosa asks for prayers for his bus passengers.
• Pray for all those loved ones who are hurting and dealing with abuse.
• Pray for Ruth Ramirez’s sister, Delores, who is ill.
• Pray for Lisa Crabtree's dad who has stomach cancer.
• Pray for affordable and stable housing situations.
• Pray for the Doctor family, including Roger Doctor and Sandra Perkins, in their time of loss. 
• Pray for marriages in need of God's healing touch.
• Pray for those battling painful events of the past.  May forgiveness free them from their prison.

-- 

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 - May 4

Today is the National Day of Prayer.  There are great events to bring prayer to the forefront of our lives.  The Prayer Breakfast at Maranatha Conference Center was wonderful given the wide variety of pastors, representatives from non-profit organizations, and government officials.  The biggest impact for me was the speaker said the National Day of Prayer needs to be every day!  We cannot be an active Church without an active prayer life.  Make time today to talk with Jesus as you continue throughout your day!

1. EVENTS TO REMEMBER

May 4, National Day of Prayer event at Living Word Church, 7:00PM.

May 6, Dream Team Meeting, 6:30PM at Russ' on M120.
May 7, The New Small Group Meets after  the service.
May 7, Middle School Ministries, 5:00PM at church!
May 9, Book Club, 6:30 at El Burrito Loco.  We're reading "The 100 Year Old Man Who Climbed out the Window and Disappeared" by Jonas Jonasson.

May 10, Baby Basics, 10:00AM.
May 10, Women's Bible Study, 10:30AM.  We're continuing the study "1000 Gifts" by Ann Voskamp, 
May 10, Wednesday Night Bible Study, 6:45PM.
May 17, Clay Shoot, 6:00PM till dark.
May 21, Celebration Family Meeting after the service.
June 4, Fellowship Team Meeting after the service.

2. UNITY FEST EARLY TICKETS - It seems like so far away but Unity Fest is only 3 months away!  Get the special advanced ticket prices and save by signing up by May 28.  Look for the sign up sheet at the Welcome Center,

3. 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 For the World" (Ephesians 3:1-13).

4. BABY BASICS - Remember this ministry in your prayers and as you go to Garage sales this summer.  Their current needs are: baby lotion, baby wash, baby wipes, "receiving blankets, sweaters 0-12 month, socks, bibs, onsies,  clothes 0-12 month size.  Thanks so much for your help with this. A special thanks to Marilee Schut for the soft blankets she continually makes. It makes our gift to"moms in need" very special.  

5. PRAYERS

Remember, each prayer request, even ones with no names listed, come from an real persons.  Keep the person behind the request in your prayers to God.

Prayer Focus: Cameroon

• Pray for an end to widely held tribal spiritist traditions among Christians.
• Pray for a moral government system to provide for the clean water, food, and health needs of the people.
• Pray for a gentle transfer of spiritual leadership from Western organizations to national believers.
• For the video and more info, go to http://prayercast.com/cameroon.html.

Local Prayers:

• Pray for safety for our children.
• Pray for those who are having physical pain and discomfort.
• Pray for Duane and Paula Blohm's friend Bob as he continues his battle with cancer.
• Praise God when our children grow up to become good parents.  They are a joy to a parent's heart.
• Pray for a successful end of the school year for all our students.
• Praise God when the workplace is drama-free and working well.
• Praise God for all our many blessings.
• Reyes Hinajosa asks for prayers for his bus passengers.
• Pray for all those loved ones who are hurting and dealing with abuse.
• Pray for Ruth Ramirez’s sister, Delores, who is ill.
• Pray for Terry Lacy’s co-worker, Todd, who will had surgery on Wednesday and will be off work for about 2 weeks
• Pray for relief from the increased swelling in Paula Blohm's feet and legs.
• "Praise God for answered prayers!"
• Pray for Lisa Crabtree's dad who has stomach cancer.
• Pray for affordable and stable housing situations.
• Pray for dependable transportation.
• Pray for the Doctor family, including Roger Doctor and Sandra Perkins, in their time of loss. 
• Pray for employment.
• Pray for personal business opportunities.  May God make them successful.
• Mandy asks for prayers for her mom's health and safety for her daughter in the Marines.
• May God make our children so disheartened by the empty things of this world that they will run to a full life in
• Continue to pray for the Doctor family including Sandra Perkins and Roger Doctor with the passing of Elaine Doctor last week.
• Pray for marriages in need of God's healing touch.
• Pray for those who have lost loved ones in their lives recently.
• Pray for those battling painful events of the past.  May forgiveness free them from their prison.
• Pray for rain in the drought stricken areas of Somalia, Kenya, and Ethiopia.
• Pray for good resolutions to conflicts.