Celebration Midweek - July 27

PEACE - I have not engaged our political universe too closely but I have heard there is great upheaval in it.  Many are greatly alarmed, deeply afraid, or are just downright angry.  Let me bring some focus to our steps with words from Philippians 4:6-7.  "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."  Don't remove yourself from the next 4 months of life.  Instead, I hope you will you enter this mostly unpleasant reality by first bringing it all before God in prayer.  Only then will you find the peace you are looking for.  May this help you as we approach the elections.

1. ANNUAL CHURCH CAMPOUT, July 29-31.  Even if you cannot stay the weekend, everyone is invited up to Scottville Riverside Park for the day on Saturday.  There will be a potluck at 6:00PM.

2. UNITY FEST FREE DAY - Join us at Unity Fest on Wednesday, August 10.  The gates open at 4:00PM but show up when you can for the Vertical Church Band, speaker Chris Brooks, and Francesca Battistelli.   Remember: FREE!  See you there!

3. CHURCH CLEANING, August 2, 6:00PM - We will clean the church inside and outside.  Stay for a few hours to make the church look great!

4. EVENTS TO REMEMBER

July 29-31, Annual Church Campout

Aug 1, Vision Team Meeting, 6:30PM at church
Aug. 2, Church Cleaning Group, 6:00PM.
Aug. 3, Baby Basics/Bible Study, 10:00AM at church.
Aug. 9, Book Club, 6:30PM at Bob Evans in the Mall.  We're reading "Defending Jacob" by William Landay.
Aug. 10, Unity Fest - Day Zero, 4:00-11:00PM.
Sept. 24, Annual Celebration Carnival, 

5. JOB FAIR FOR BUS DRIVERS:  Dean Transportation is holding a job fair on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon at 1800 E. Laketon.  You could drive only for school sporting events too.

6. PRAYERS: Here are people to keep in prayer this week.

• Mike Straley fell over a curb last week in Utah and hit his head.  There was some internal bleeding but he seems to be stable at the moment.  Mike will spend time recuperating with family. 
• Harold and Geneva West are moving to Illinois.  It would be great if you could help them move on Saturday from Grand Haven.  Contact Harold at hgwestjr@yahoo.com if you can help.  We wish them well.  
• Pray for parents who are helping their children through difficult circumstances in their childhood.
• Pray for Brenda Doctor's dad whose health had deteriorated after his brain surgery.  He has been moved to a local nursing home.
• Pray for marriages at various levels of stress and fatigue.
• Pray for those who continue to battle cancer and their loved ones who suffer with them.
• Pray for the family who showed up from Indianapolis on Sunday.  May they have a wonderful time in Muskegon this week.

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Pastor Matt Eenigenburg
Celebration Community Church
1260 W. Sherman Blvd.                            
Muskegon, MI 49441
www.celebrationmuskegon.org
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Making the Most of Summer!

Summer is officially half over or you still have half of your summer to go still!  Pray that God will help you make the most of your summer.

1. GLENSIDE ICE CREAM SOCIAL, July 26, 7:00-9:00 pm at McGraft Park.  Theresa's Boys & the Grabinski Orchestra will perform at the band shell as part of the city's Summer Concert Series. Both the Ice Cream Social and the concert are FREE to the public, so be sure to come down for a good old-fashioned time! 

2. WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY - August 3 and on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays each month from 10:00AM to noon. It will meet The women will sort clothes for Baby Basics then begin the study.  They have begun a study based on the life of Ruth titled "The Woman Who Doesn't Quit."  Contact Sandy Hazelmyer or Sue DeBoer for more info.Tell a friend about this study!

3. BOOK CLUB - This group will meet August 9, 6:30 at Bob Evans (Sternberg Rd). We're reading "Defending Jacob" by William Landay.

4. EVENTS TO REMEMBER

July 24, Prayer Team Meeting after church.
July 24 Pray for Muskegon
July 29-31, Annual Church Campout

Aug 1, Vision Team Meeting, 6:30PM at church
Aug. 2, Church Cleaning Group, 6:00PM.
Aug. 3, Baby Basics/Bible Study, 10:00AM at church.
Aug. 9, Book Club, 6:30PM
Aug. 10, Unity Fest - Day Zero, 4:00-11:00PM.
Sept. 24, Annual Celebration Carnival, 

5. PRAYERS: Here are people to keep in prayer this week.

• Jackie Knight writes: "Praise God for a good meeting with the surgeon on Friday.  Still praying that when surgery is scheduled that it all goes well."
• Thelma Bergman's brother, Jim Cook, is in the hospital and not doing well with his heart and breathing.
• Susan Schmok writes: "Praise God for 35 years of marriage!  Praise God for fast healing of my son's broken jaw.  The wires will be removed this week!!  Pray for God's strength and peace during this time of turmoil - God is good!"
• Becky Fredrickson's great grandson is doing better.  She also has a new great granddaughter!  YAY!
• Sydney Williams' thumb is healing well.
• Pray for those who are depressed in life.
• Lynn Pluger is feeling better after getting a blood transfusion on Tuesday.  
• Pray for those in the middle of marital strife.  Satan loves to destroy families because faith is often birthed and nurtured within them.
• Pray for those on vacations and away during the summer.  May they get the rest they need.
• May God bless all those who seek to dig deeper with Jesus.
• Thank God for the medical personnel who use God's wisdom to heal the sick and suffering.  Thank God some use their words and testimony at times as well.
• Remember to pray for the Muskegon area.  
• Pray for Brenda Doctor's dad who is not doing well after brain surgery.  Hospice has been recommended.
• Pray for those struggling to raise children to know Jesus and build healthy/godly habits in life.

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Pastor Matt Eenigenburg
Celebration Community Church
1260 W. Sherman Blvd.                            
Muskegon, MI 49441
www.celebrationmuskegon.org
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Don't Leave Home Without These 5 Things!

1. Sermons Online - Sometimes it is impossible to be at Celebration on Sunday mornings.  Terry Lacy has been recording each sermon which we will put on our website.  We can't put the music online due to copyright laws but we hope the sermons will benefit to you, your friends, and others on the web. Check them out at: www.celebrationmuskegon.org/media

2. Women's Bible Study - On July 20, we will be starting a Women's Bible Study every other Wednesday from 11:00AM to noon. The women will sort clothes for Baby Basics from 10:00-11:00 then begin the study.  Initially they will go through a study based on the life of Ruth titled "The Woman Who Doesn't Quit."  This is a great place to invite a friend!  Contact Sandy Hazelmyer or Sue DeBoer for more info.

3. ANNUAL CARNIVAL -  Remember to sign up on the posters in the entryway for your role in the carnival.  The event is September 24!  This is one of our biggest outreach events and we want to support it.

4. EVENTS TO REMEMBER

July 20, Baby Basics/Bible Study, 10:00AM at church.
July 24, Prayer Team Meeting after church.
July 29-31, Annual Church Campout

Aug 1, Vision Team Meeting, 6:30PM at church
Aug. 2, Church Cleaning Group, 6:00PM.
Aug. 10, Unity Fest - Day Zero, 4:00-11:00PM.
Sept. 24, Annual Celebration Carnival,


5. PRAYERS:

• Pray for those looking to become members at Celebration.  They have called this their home.  May they continue to grow with God and his people.
• Angel Kinney (friend of Sarah Williamson) is moving with her family to NY.  Pray there is a good transition and she might find the place God wants her to be.
• Pray for those experiencing marital conflict and/or divorce.  We pray for peace and reconciliation. 
• The ex-boyfriend of Eve Zwolinski was killed in a car accident on Saturday morning last week.  May God bring peace to all involved.
• Pray the SERVE Project students and adult leaders will be stretched by God this week and pushed out of their comfort zone.
• Pray for the Eenigenburg kids who are all at camps or at SERVE.  May this be a wonderful experience for them and for the parents too!
• Praise God for an increased level of financial stability for Duane Gray.  May God keep him heading toward greater stability as his trust in Jesus grows.
• Pray for Lilia, Matthew, and Alex DuRose as they head to the Ukraine for 4 weeks this week.  May God keep them safe and give them a great vacation with family.  May God keep Steve in his hands and give him peace too.
• Praise God for people coming back to church who have been distant for years.
• Pray for those who continue to look for employment.
• Pray for healing for Pastor Matt's knee which he tweaked during a soccer game this week.
• Keep praying for our world leaders and our nation.
• Reyes Hinajosa asked for prayers for a few nephews of his in Texas who got in trouble with the law.  "May Jesus find a way into their hearts and start a change."
• Pray for the families in Dallas who lost loved ones.  May the hatred end and love reign!
• YAY for new jobs for those who have been looking for employment for some time.
• Pray for Michelle Schultz as her mom passed away this week.  
• Pray for Brenda Doctor who's dad will have surgery on his cerebral cortex on Friday.
• Pray for Addy Maat who will have eye surgery on Thursday.
• Thank God for friends who have come to know Jesus recently.

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Pastor Matt Eenigenburg
Celebration Community Church
1260 W. Sherman Blvd.                            
Muskegon, MI 49441
www.celebrationmuskegon.org
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Celebration Midweek - July 6

QUOTE FOR THE DAY: "The rule for all of us is perfectly simple. Do not waste time bothering whether you ‘love’ your neighbor; act as if you did. As soon as we do this we find one of the great secrets.”  (C.S. Lewis in 'Mere Christianity)

1. Women's Bible Study - On July 20, we will be starting a Women's Bible Study every other Wednesday from 11:00AM to noon. The women will sort clothes for Baby Basics from 10:00-11:00 then begin the study.  Initially they will go through a study based on the life of Ruth titled "The Woman Who Doesn't Quit."  This is a great place to invite a friend!  Contact Sandy Hazelmyer or Sue DeBoer for more info.

2. LoveINC Needs - Save your sturdy water bottles and toilet paper tubes for LoveINC.  They will use them for the new class beginning at Celebration in a couple months.

3. ANNUAL CARNIVAL -  Remember to sign up on the posters in the entryway for your role in the carnival.  The event is September 24!  This is one of our biggest outreach events and we want to support it.


4. SERVE PROJECT HELP - If you can hold a knife or boil water you are needed this week!  Calvin Church is hosting students from all over the US and Canada and need to feed them.  Contact Pastor Matt (matt@celebrationmuskegon.org) for a 3 hour shift in the kitchen.  There is still some Prayer Partners needed too.  Thanks!

5. EVENTS TO REMEMBER

July 11, Vision Team Meeting, 6:30PM at church
July 20, Baby Basics, 10:00AM at church.
July 29-31, Annual Church Campout

Aug. 2, Church Cleaning Group, 6:00PM.
Aug. 10, Unity Fest - Day Zero, 4:00-11:00PM.
Sept. 24, Annual Celebration Carnival, 

6. PRAYERS - 

• Pray for those battling addictions.  May the Spirit lead them back to Jesus who is the one thing they really need.
• Jim Espinoza's daughter's tests came back negative for cancer!
• Pray for the great work of LoveINC and our representative/liaison, Patti Lacy.
• Pray for the great work in Malawi, Mozambique with Orphans Unlimited and our contact, Brenda Lange.
• Pray for those who struggle with things we do not struggle with.  Give us patience and humility as we seek to love them through their issues.
• From Kim Rhodes: "I wanted to say that I love you all at Celebration...There were people praying, calling, and texting me and just caring for me...it was wonderful!  I like the fact God gave you all to me!"
• Pray for Jackie Knight as she meets with her surgeon next week.
• Thank you all for your prayers for this year.  The amount of prayer request cards we have received to date is equal to the amount we received for ALL of last year!  Keep it up!

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Pastor Matt Eenigenburg
Celebration Community Church
1260 W. Sherman Blvd.                            
Muskegon, MI 49441
www.celebrationmuskegon.org
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Celebration Midweek - June 30

Consider Being a Prayer Partner: There are high school students and adult leaders coming to Muskegon from July 7-16 from all over the US and Canada.  They will volunteer at work sites in the community and grow closer to Jesus in the process.  We need 10-12 people to actively pray for these students and adult leaders before, during, and after the trip.  We at Celebration understand the necessity and power of prayer.  Please consider being a Prayer Partner.  Contact Pastor Matt to confirm your spot by Sunday.


1. EVENTS TO REMEMBER
July 5, Church Cleaning Group, 6:00PM.
July 6, Baby Basics, 10:00AM at church.
July 11, Vision Team Meeting, 6:30PM at church
July 29-31, Annual Church Campout

2. PRAYERS - 

• Pray for the rest and enjoyment of the wonderful West Michigan summer.  
• Pray for those recovering from recent surgeries: Sydney Williams (hand), Ruth Hinajosa (hand), Lynn Pluger (blood transfusion), Kim Rhodes (Achilles Tendon), Susan Schmok's son (broken jaw).
• Sue DeBoer thanks God for the safe return of her brother from his work in Mozambique with Orphans Unlimited for 8 weeks.  God helped him do great work and came home healthy!
• Kim who was hospitalized with lung and rib injuries and severe pain was released from the hospital on Saturday.  PTL!
• Frank Van Hees will need an MRI on his foot.
• Becky Fredrickson's great grandson who is 2 years old has a cyst on his spine.  He will be treated at DeVos.
• Pray for Ivy and Ethan Dudgeon as they are in California this week to visit family.  May God bless them with safe travels and a good visit.
• Pray for progress so Jackie Knight can have her surgery. She asks for prayers for her family and for her friend Mark who had 5 seizures last week and is still not feeling well.
• "Healing for kidney failure and diabetes, part-time employment to meet financial needs, and to redeem the time."
• Deb Mart asks for continued healing for her brother Dave.
• Patti Lacy writes, "Thank you, Lord, for answered prayers and keeping your promises."
• For safe travel and good memories for the Eenigenburg's as they visit family in Chicago.
• Pray for Godly protection for marriages and the healing of some that are frayed, breaking, or broken.
• Pray for The Baird's neighbor Suzy who has asked for prayer for healing in her family and for protection over her little grandsons.

Powerlessness and Poverty

Quote for the Day - "May all your expectations be frustrated.  May all your plans be thwarted.  May all your desires be withered into nothingness.  That you might experience the powerlessness and poverty of a child and sing and dance in the love of God the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit."  (Blessing given to Henri Nouwen by his spiritual mentor)

1. EVENTS TO REMEMBER
June 15, Baby Basics, 10:00AM at church.
June 17-26 - Mission Trip To Nicaragua (Pray for Anika)
June 19, Father's Day Strawberry Festival
June 24, Pray for Muskegon
July 5, Church Cleaning Group, 6:00PM.
July 11, Vision Team Meeting, 6:30PM at church
July 29-31, Annual Church Campout

2. THANKS - Thanks for contributing to the Men's Shower for the Love INC store.  We hope to focus on this ministry every quarter.  Contact Patti Lacy if you would like to continue to give items throughout the year.

3. PRAYERS - 

• Pray for Sydney Williams who will have surgery on her hands and wrists in GR on Friday.
• Lynn Pluger had a blood transfusion this week in her treatment for her Hodgkins Lymphoma.  She is home now and doing better.
• Sue DeBoer thanks God for the safe return of her brother from his work in Mozambique with Orphans Unlimited for 8 weeks.  God helped him do great work and came home healthy!
• Pastor Matt - Thank God for a great week at Synod.  I was so blessed to have wonderful conversations with people from all over the world where God is doing great things.  Pray for the church in Nigeria where there is some tension building between the Christians and the Muslims.  Thank God for the improved spiritual climate in Egypt and the building of churches.
• Deb Mart asks for continued healing for her brother Dave.
• Patti Lacy writes, "Thank you, Lord, for answered prayers and keeping your promises."
• Pray for Godly protection for marriages.
• From Carla Eenigenburg's mom "Kim, wife of Anthony Bolkema, was struck by a bus yesterday while riding her bike near their home in South Holland IL. She is hospitalized with lung and rib injuries and is in severe pain."

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

Pastor Note: It is a huge (sometimes tedious) honor and responsibility to be at Synod this week.  I have so many stories of great things which I will bring home to Celebration from my time here.  There is a richness within the CRC, a love for people, and a desire to do this well.  There are also many other stories which should bring us to our knees in prayer.

Synod plans to adjourn on Friday at noon but there is many issues to decide and there is much to pray about.  The CRC struggles with many issues and we need the Holy Spirit to allow us to hear God's heart as we hear the hearts of others.  Pray for guidance, a spirit of unity, and a love for all people.  See you Sunday!

1. EVENTS TO REMEMBER
June 10-16 - CRC Synod meets at Calvin College
June 15, Baby Basics, 10:00AM at church.
June 17-26 - Mission Trip To Nicaragua (Pray for Anika)
June 19, Father's Day Strawberry Festival
June 24, Pray for Muskegon
July 5, Church Cleaning Group, 6:00PM.
July 11, Vision Team Meeting, 6:30PM at church
July 29-31, Annual Church Campout

2. CARNIVAL WATCH
Our Annual Carnival will be September 24 this year!  Look for the posters going up soon to sign up for donations and getting involved.

3. PRAYERS - 

I have not collected the prayer requests from the Communication Cards on Sunday.  We will add them to the bulletin this week.  The great part is God knows our requests and needs.  He answers them in his own time and his own way.  Please pray for the requests of God's people this week.  Thanks.

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Pastor Matt Eenigenburg
Celebration Community Church
1260 W. Sherman Blvd.                            
Muskegon, MI 49441
www.celebrationmuskegon.org
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Celebration Midweek - May 11

Big Event of the Week: Church Work Day, Saturday, May 14, 8:00AM-2:00PM.  Help with some spring cleaning at church and tossing items from the very back of church.  Stay as long as you can.  Lunch is provided!

1. Celebration Family Meeting - Stay after church for the meeting on Sunday to know what great things are happening in your family!

2. Men's Tool Box for LoveINC - We are requesting items which men have requested from LoveINC's store.  Drop off work related items in the tool box which is located on the white table in the entryway at church.   Items could be: drill bits, saw blades, deodorant, body wash, etc.

3. Next Steps Class - There are several who are interested in their next steps at Celebration.  Becoming a member?  Involvement in ministry?  We hope to set a time soon for the next class.  Contact Pastor Matt if you are interested.

4. OTHER IMPORTANT ITEMS

• May 14, Church Work Day, 8:00AM-2:00PM
• May 15, Church Safety Meeting, 9:45AM.
• May 15, Celebration Family Meeting after church.
• May 18, Basics for Babies, 10:00AM at church.

5. SUNDAY
What unites us as Christians?  What if we focused on these things?  Join us Sunday as we begin the second half of our sermon series on the Apostles Creed.  This Sunday we celebrate Pentecost and what difference the Holy Spirit makes in our lives.   (Matthew 7:37-39) 

6. PRAYERS - Please pray for:

• Sandy Ring will have carpel tunnel surgery on May 18.
• Those who have had bad experiences in previous churches.  May God bring healing and a place to grow closer with God and his people.
• Thanks for the recognition of moms on Sunday.  They are appreciated and we thank God for them.
• Those who have lost moms recently or in the past.
• Morgan Baker asked for prayers for her cousin in boot camp.  It's a tough time.
• Children who are not following Jesus and are not making it easy for their parents either.
• Continued prayers for Deb Mart's brother and his winning his battle with cancer.
• Our leaders at Celebration.  We thank God for them!
• Summer vacations being planned.
• Those seeking employment.

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Pastor Matt Eenigenburg
Celebration Community Church
1260 W. Sherman Blvd.                            
Muskegon, MI 49441
www.celebrationmuskegon.org
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Be Encouraged - Galatians 6:9

May you be encouraged in the middle of your week: "So let's not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don't give up."  (Galatians 6:9 NLT)

1. Oasis Students - Arrive at 10:00AM at church to make sure everything is set for our role in thanking the moms at Celebration.  Contact Julie Bytwerk if you have any questions.

2. Photos for Directory - Sunday is your last chance to update your photo for the directory.  Marc Baird will be available to take your picture after the Sunday service.

3. Next Steps Class - There are several who are interested in their next steps at Celebration.  Becoming a member?  Involvement in ministry?  We hope to set a time soon for the next class.  Contact Pastor Matt if you are interested.

4. Church Work Day, Saturday, May 14, 8:00AM-2:00PM.  Help with some spring cleaning at church.  Stay as long as you can.  There will be lunch provided!

5. Men's Tool Box for LoveINC - We are requesting items which men have requested from LoveINC's store.  Drop off work related items in the tool box which is located on the white table in the entryway at church.   Items could be: drill bits, saw blades, deodorant, body wash, etc.

6. Mission Trip Opportunity - We are looking to get 6-8 people to do destruction work in Detroit on June 24-26 with Doug & Sharon Bergman and others.  Contact Pastor Matt or the Bergman's if you have interest.

7. OTHER IMPORTANT ITEMS

• TOMORROW, National Day of Prayer.  There will be a Noon rally at the Muskegon County Building and an evening event at Orchard View Elementary School at 7:00PM.
• SUNDAY, Mothers Day.
• May 14, Church Work Day, 8:00AM-2:00PM
• May 15, Church Safety Meeting, 9:45AM.
• May 15, Celebration Family Meeting after church.
• May 18, Basics for Babies, 10:00AM at church.

8. SUNDAY
"Are we there yet?  Are we there yet?..."  Some live their life this way and never make much of their time here on earth.  Join us Sunday as we conclude our sermon series through the book of 2 Timothy, "Famous Last Words".  This Sunday Paul tells us about "Finishing Well" from 2 Timothy 4:6-22.


9. PRAYERS - Please pray for:

• The daughter of Pastor Sinbondit (Friend of Pastor Matt) will have surgery next week.
• Thelma Bergman who will have a cyst removed from her face Friday.
• Healing for Deb Mart's brother Dave who continues to battle his cancer.
• Morgan Baker's cousin who is going to USAF boot camp.
• Eve Zwolinski's cousin who is in the hospital fighting kidney, heart, and lung issues.
• Sheri Doctor as she passes a kidney stone.
• The work day at church on May 14.  May lots of work get done and lots of relationship building.
• Lisa Crabtree's mom had her big toe amputated.
• Those coming to church on Mother's Day who rarely attend.  May they hear Jesus speaking to them..
• The students and leaders who will go to Guatemala this summer.   May they prepare to see what God is doing and help out wherever they can.
• For those screaming for answers in their lonely and confusing life.
• Eve Zqolinski's nephew who is in ICU and the are not sure what's wrong with him.  Also pray for her son Nicoli who has a hearing on May 13 for custody of his child.
• Brenda Swanson has a new granddaughter Emma Kay who born last week.
• Praise God for groups who lift our hearts and encourage our souls!
• Deb Mart has a new granddaughter born last week.
• Lisa Crabtree's mom who had toe removed due to complications of her diabetes.
• Thank God for those willing to list prayer requests and prayers of thanks on the communication cards.  They are taken seriously and prayed for during the week by our team of prayer warriors.

Pastor Matt Eenigenburg
Celebration Community Church
1260 W. Sherman Blvd.                            
Muskegon, MI 49441
www.celebrationmuskegon.org
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7 Important Things to Know This Week

I am not sure I could say this better.  "The love of your neighbor in all its fullness simply means being able to say...'What are you going through?'" - Simone Weil

1. Men's Tool Box for LoveINC - We are requesting items which men have requested from LoveINC's store.  Drop off work related items in the tool box which is located in the entryway at church.   Items could be: drill bits, saw blades, deodorant, body wash, etc.

2. Mission Trip Opportunity - We are looking to get 6-8 people to do destruction work in Detroit on June 24-26 with Doug & Sharon Bergman and others.  Contact Pastor Matt or the Bergman's if you have interest.

3. Photos for Pictorial Directory - Our new directory is due out in May so look for Marc Baird on Sunday to get your picture taken.  Then stop by the info booth to make sure your info is correct.  Thanks.

4. Students - The Oasis Students will be involved in Mothers Day, next week!  The students are asked to be at church at 10:00AM to be ready.

5. OTHER IMPORTANT CALENDAR ITEMS

• Sunday, Creativity Team Meeting after church.
• Monday, Vision Team Meeting
• May 4, Basics for Babies
• May 5, National Day of Prayer.  There will be a Noon rally at the Muskegon County Building and an evening event at Orchard View Elementary School at 7:00PM.
• May 8, Mothers Day.
• May 15, Celebration Family Meeting after church.

6. SUNDAY

Anyone can preach, can't they?  Really, how hard can it be?  Join us Sunday as we continue our sermon series through the book of 2 Timothy, "Famous Last Words".  This Sunday is from 2 Timothy 4:1-5 where we look Paul tells us to "The Foolishness of Preaching!"

7. PRAYERS

• Pray for Lynn Pluger whose Lymphoma treatments seem to have failed.  Pray for Paul and Lynn as they look for the next steps.
• Paul and Crystal Ecklund, were in a very bad accident last week.  They have some small cuts and bruises but are alright.  Their car doesn't look good at all!
• Pray for Jackie Knight who will be travelling to Mississippi and California for three weeks.  Safe travels.
• Pray for those travelling to Mozambique for a Mission Trip with Orphans Unlimited.  May it be a fruitful time.
• Pray for the Men's Toolbox effort for LoveINC.  
• Pray for those choosing to quit their addictions.  May God give them all they need to see this through and may we encourage them along this rough road.
• Duane Blohm is having surgery on Monday, May 2.

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Pastor Matt Eenigenburg
Celebration Community Church
1260 W. Sherman Blvd.                            
Muskegon, MI 49441
www.celebrationmuskegon.org
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Adjusting is Not Easy!

A friend told me today, "God is always moving in your life.  Maybe not in the direction you want but he is still moving."  I loved the idea.  I agree with his statement.  The tough part is what this truth asks me to do.  The fact that God is active and moving in my life requires me to adjust to where God is moving OR adjust to feeling distant in our relationship.  And since I value a close friendship with Jesus, I will adjust my life, expectations, direction in life to be close to him.  Willingly or reluctantly, I must adjust. Does this ring true for you too?

1. UPDATED DIRECTORY

If you haven't already, go to the information booth and make sure your contact info is correct. We want to have a new directory completed in the middle of June. Also, send an updated picture to Pastor Matt or Sandy Ring.  

2. IMPORTANT CALENDAR ITEMS

• SATURDAY, Feeding America Food Truck, 9:00-11:00AM at Calvin Church.  Bring the whole family and help serve the hungry in our community!
• SUNDAY, we plan to celebrate Communion and the baptism of Sierra Ann Bytwerk!
• SUNDAY, Pray for Muskegon.  Attached is a Prayer Guide to help.
• SUNDAY, Adult Sunday School class resumes at 9:00AM.
• May 1, Creativity Team Meeting after church.
• May 2, Vision Team Meeting

3. SUNDAY

Are we living in the last days?  What does this mean for those who wish to follow Jesus?  Remember to invite a friend Sunday as we continue our sermon series through the book of 2 Timothy, "Famous Last Words".  This Sunday is from 2 Timothy 3 where we look at "Dangerous Times".

4. PRAYERS

• Pray for clarity in decisions which need to be made soon.
• Terry Lacy will go back to work next Monday.  Pray that he will not be overwhelmed by the physical aspect of his job after his surgery.
• Pray for lots of laughter in our lives.
• Praise God for answered prayers. 
• Praise God who allows us to cast our cares on him and helps us with our troubles.  
• Prayers for the needs of our family members whom we love.  God knows what their needs are better than we do.
• Lilia DuRose asks for prayers for her niece Sasha who is having kidney and eye issues.  Also, Lilia’s mother is having trouble walking. 
• Praise God for the beautiful weather!
• Pray for those who have experienced loss lately.
• Praise God for good results from Duane Blohm's brother Steve's PET scan.  His lymphoma has NOT spread!  
• Praise God for the love, support, caring and friendship of loved ones. 
• Mike Straley's cataract has returned. 
• Deb Mart's brother Dave as he looks for the best treatment coarse for his cancer.
• Sandy Perkins as she continues to adapt to life's changes.
• For those who are looking for gainful employment.
• Crystal Ecklund is continuing the process of completing her degree.  May the road be made smooth.  Pray for her neighbor and his multiple health issues.
• Lisa Crabtree's mom who is in need of better circulation in her toes due to her diabetic condition.
• Pastor Matt asks for prayers for the hectic sports season this spring and not allowing it to take away time from his family and work.
• Praise God that Avis Crum came home this week after her recent surgery!
• For the possible involvement of Celebration in a mission trip this June.
• Pray for the Dental Mission of Mercy in Ann Arbor in June.
• Praise God for the desire of new attendees to make Celebration their church home.

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Pastor Matt Eenigenburg
Celebration Community Church
1260 W. Sherman Blvd.                            
Muskegon, MI 49441
www.celebrationmuskegon.org
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Celebration Midweek - April 6

We lift in prayer Charles Serene and family as they mourn the loss of Aunt Joyce.  Her love for Jesus and for other people was an inspiration for all those who met her.  She will be missed.  Funeral arrangements have not been set yet.

1. CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK

Sunday we were challenged to try to be Jesus to someone this week.  How are you doing with it?  Can you imagine if everyone built up even one person this week?  Send back a note to let us know how you are doing!

2. IMPORTANT CALENDAR ITEMS

• April 10, Baked Potato Bar after worship!  This is the event to invite a friend to attend.  It will be great!
• April 17, Fellowship Team Meeting after church.
• April 23, Feeding America Food Truck, 9:00-11:00AM at Calvin Church.  Bring the whole family and help serve the hungry in our community!
• Adult Sunday School class will resume April 27 at 9:00AM.
• May 1, Creativity Team Meeting after church.

2. STUDENT MINISTRY

• No youth programs tonight since it is the first Wednesday of the month.  Enjoy Spring Break with family and do your homework!

3. PRAYERS

• We ask you as part of the Celebration community to keep Lilia DuRose and her family in your prayers at the passing of her dad in the Ukraine this week.
• Pray for Jack Rottman and his wife Freddie.  Jack is at Knollwood rehabbing from a ruptured appendix. They are struggling with what is in store for them and what's next for his care.
• Sandy Perkin's cousin passed away.  Please keep the Peck family in your prayers.
• Pray for those in search for better employment and a stable living arrangements.
• Praise God for safe travels during Spring Break and vacations.  
• Praise God that Lynn Pluger is feeling better and not struggling so much with exhaustion. Praise God she feels she has purpose to her life.
• Pray for the Jarrell family and that God may be seen through those helping them.
• Pray for adult children in need prayers.
• Pray for couples struggling with infertility. May they find strength and peace as they continue on their journey.
• Praise God for great healing conversations.
• Praise God for improvement for people with PTSD.
• Pray for those watching loved ones struggling to live in the "winter season" of life.
• Pray for those who wish to be Jesus' hands in feet for those in need.
• Pray for Crystal Ecklund as she nears the completion of her degree program.
• Pray for Deb Mart's brother as he continues his battle with prostate cancer.
• Pray for those in Celebration's leadership roles.
• Pray for Linda Bergman’s granddaughter Greenlee who had her feeding tube removed after living with it for 11 years.  Pray a speedy recovery.
• Terry Lacy plans to have his gall bladder removed April 11.
• Pray for continued healing for Patti Lacy's back.
• Pray for God's anointing on our future President, whomever they be.
• Pray for Lilia’s niece Sasha, who is expecting a baby but is not feeling well. Also pray for Lilia’s mother after the loss of her husband.
• Pray for Duane Blohm’s brother in his continued battle with lymphoma.
• Pray for all the children on Spring Break who rely on their school for stability, food, shelter, etc.
• Susan Schmock is grateful for a newer car to drive and God's hand in all of the areas of her life.

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Pastor Matt Eenigenburg
Celebration Community Church
1260 W. Sherman Blvd.                            
Muskegon, MI 49441
www.celebrationmuskegon.org
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2016 Post Easter Midweek Update

It is one week after Easter!  Jesus has still alive because he arose from the dead!  You still have been given the only way to become right with God!  You still have been assured forgiveness of sins through the work of Jesus!  You still have a story to tell your world because of the new life in your life!  Even one week after Easter, life is good!

1. OTHER IMPORTANT CALENDAR ITEMS

• April 3, The Seekers Small Group and New Small Groups will meet after the worship service.
• April 3, Creativity Team Meeting after the worship service.
• April 4, Council/Vision Team Meeting, 6:30PM at church.
• April 10, Baked Potato Bar after worship!
• April 17, Fellowship Team Meeting after church.
• Adult Sunday School class will resume April 27 at 9:00AM.

2. STUDENT MINISTRY

• TONIGHT, Family Service Night, 6:30-8:00PM.  We will go directly to Mike Miller Garden at 257 Muskegon Ave (across from Central United Methodist Church).  JOBS: raking mulch, cutting out sod, spreading concrete fill, weeding prairie grass, etc. BRING:  Rake, square-ended shovel, spade, hoe, trowel, and/or wheel barrow.  Thanks for helping to be Jesus' hands and feet in Muskegon!

3. FEEDING AMERICA FOOD TRUCK
When:  Saturday, April 23rd 9:00--‐11:00am
Where:  Calvin CRC Parking Lot
Who:  Bring the whole family and help us serve the hungry in our local community!!!

4. PRAYERS

• We ask you as part of the Celebration community to keep Lilia DuRose and her family in your prayers at the passing of her dad in the Ukraine on Tuesday.
• "Pray for upgrades in many areas of my life: Spirtually, job, and family."
• May God give guidance to couples in dating relationships.
• Pray for safety for those traveling during Spring Break.
• On one card: "Those who seek death find joy and happiness."
• Lacey Kremmel writes, "Prayers for peace as my family has many struggles going on right now."
• Pray for the selection of leaders at Celebration in the next few months.
• Pray for those who went to church on Easter who normally don't go.  May God do a work in their heart!

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