6 Things To Know This Week

Yesterday was Veteran's Day. It is a day we honor all of our veterans of the armed forces. We thank those who have served and sacrificed. Yet, we also look forward to the day when we will no longer need the armed forces. We yearn for the day when peace covers the earth. God's peace! The peace that breaks down all barriers and rights every wrong. God's peace that exists everywhere that God reigns. And this peace will know no end. "Come Lord Jesus. Bring your permanent perfect peace that passes all understanding!"

1. Events 

- Tonight, Youth Ministries at Calvin Church, 6:30-8:00PM. NOTE: We are doing a non perishable food drive to benefit the food pantry at LOVE INC. We will collect food tonight and next Wednesday.
- Sunday, Adult Sunday School, 9:00AM in the Nursery.
- Monday, Council Meeting, Nov. 17 at 6:30PM at church.
- Wednesday, Thanksgiving Eve Service, Nov. 26 at 6:30PM.
- Wednesday, Book Club, December 3 at 6:30PM at Verdoni's. We're reading "In the Garden of Beasts" by Erik Larson.

2. T-Shirt Sale - NOV 11- Dec 2 ONLY. Get a T-Shirt, Long Sleeve T, or Hoodie for Christmas! The costs range from $16-$36. All proceeds go to the building fund. Go to: www.bonfirefunds.com/celebration-church-building-fund!

3. WMC Fall Play – Friday & Saturday, Nov.14/15, 7:30PM. Our very own Al Schut is directing the hilarious comedy “The Curious Savage”. Tickets are in the school office--$4 for students and $6 for adults. It is a funny play that will leave you with the feeling that kindness and affection have not been lost in a world that seems motivated at times only by greed and dishonesty.

4. Adoption Benefit - Sunday, Nov. 16, 4:30pm-8:00pm. This catered dinner & silent auction at the Century Club is to raise funds for Bethany Christian Services for Brandon & Charlene Beck's Domestic Infant Adoption. Anyone is welcome to attend, tickets may be purchased at: www.westmibenefits.org. Dinner: $30 per person, Dinner with drinks: $35.

5. Sign! - Did you notice the new Celebration Community Church sign along Sherman Blvd?  It lights up! It lights up too! Thanks to Eric Fifolt and all the others who helped design, create, and donate it to church! Yay!

6. Prayer - Take some time to pray for:
- Lakeside CRC in Ludington requests prayers as they celebrate the ordination of their Pastor Cynthia DeJong on Saturday, November 22.
- Pam WIlliamson's friend Dave after his wife Diana died on Oct. 5. May he find peace and comfort during the grieving process.
- Jim DuRose is also grieving from the loss of his wife Joyce.
- Prayers for families that seem to be falling apart.
- Natalie Sims in her search for work. Also, her grandson Colton is doing well and out of the hospital.
- Prayers of thanksgiving and praise at Baby Gabe Beck who came home last week from the hospital.
- Prayers for Harold who will preach next Sunday and Pastor Matt and the band who will lead the music. Pray for both as they prepare and listen for God's leading.
- Marilee Schut as she continues to heal from her foot surgery.
- Congratulations to Amie Anderson who is now the Dean of Students at Delta College!
- The victorious Candidates who were elected this past Tuesday. May they seek God for wisdom and Discernment in making bold leadership decisions in our country.
- Sue DeBoer’s granddaughter, Audrey, who has been doing quite well and her white blood counts are high!
- Those dealing with loneliness and depression.
- Jim Ring’s dad who is not doing well after his hip fracture last month.
- Those feeling stressed out at work and in need of Gods hand of encouragement.
- The families of the recent victims shot to death in Muskegon Heights as they deal with the loss of loved ones.
- Thanks for those who have difficulty in life but continue to say that God is good.
- Bill Essenberg as he started his 2 month cancer treatments.
- Celebration’s building project.
- Those looking for employment.
- For unexpected money issues.
- The unspoken prayers of our hearts that only God knows.


--
Pastor Matt Eenigenburg
Celebration Community Church
1260 W. Sherman Blvd.
Muskegon, MI 49441
www.celebrationmuskegon.org
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Celebration Midweek - Oct. 15

"Sometimes God calms the storm. Sometimes he lets the storm rage and calms his child." Can you relate? Our God has awesome power to command our storms in life to disappear. He also cares so deeply for you that he brings you safely through the storm. Does it bring you comfort to know this about our God?

Here are some important items for this week:
1. Events -
- Youth Ministries, tonight, at 6:30PM at Calvin Church
- Adult Sunday School, 9:00AM on Sunday.
- Pray for Muskegon, Friday, October 24 - Sign up at the info booth for your hour to pray.
- Annual Chili Cook-Off, Sunday, October 26, at Noon. Sign up at the info booth to bring a red or white chili.
- Food Truck at Calvin Church, Saturday, November 1, 8:00-10:00AM. Help distribute food to those who need it.
- Book Club, Wednesday, November 5, 6:30PM. Meet at the Denny's on Seaway Dr. as we go through the book, "The Elegance of the Hedgehog" by Muriel Barbery.

2. Sunday - What if Jesus wrote a letter to Celebration? What would he say to us? Invite a friend to our new series, "We've Got Mail". (Revelation 2:1-7)  Remember to prepare yourself for communion this Sunday!

3. Adoption Benefit: Catered Dinner & Silent Auction to raise funds for Bethany Christian Services for Brandon & Charlene Beck's Domestic Infant Adoption. Sunday, November 16th from 4:30pm-8:00pm at the Century Club in downtown Muskegon. Anyone is welcome to attend, tickets may be purchased at: www.westmibenefits.org by November 9th. Dinner: $30 per person, Dinner with drinks: $35. This event is being hosted by Tyler & Rachel Cebulla.

4. The Glenside Halloween Party, Saturday, October 25,1:00-4:00 pm in the McGraft Park building. Admission and all activities and treats are free, but participants are asked to bring 2 nonperishable food items to be donated to a local food pantry. Volunteers are still needed to help out at this event. If you can help, please call/text Jenn Cole at 563-6749 or email cole021081@hotmail.com.

5. Job Opening - Love INC of Muskegon has an immediate job opening for the Relational Ministries Coordinator position. This position works with many churches in the area to offer and coordinate our New Directions Life Skills program. Contact Matt Kaley at 231-773-3448 for more info.

6. Prayers - Please take time to pray for:
- The DuRose family at the loss of Steve's mom, Joyce. May God give them the comfort they seek.
- For those who are feeling anxious and nervous about life
- Judy Irish’s mom moved to the Heartwood Lodge Nursing home. She is making progress with PT/OT but she has a long road ahead of her.
- Lacey Kremmel (Hentschel) asked for prayers for her search for work. Also, her husband's back has improved and he has returned to work.
- For Celebration's building project as we near the final stages before construction begins.
- Reyes Hinajosa’s sister, Joyce, is battling diabetes. Reyes' son, Marcos, is having PTSD after his tours of duty. We ask God to give him comfort and help him cope with life."
- Pastor Matt’s pastor friend Devin’s dad has the beginning stages of Alzheimer’s.
- Terry Lacy's step-mom, Dorothy, who has been diagnosed with Hepatitis A involving her liver and possibly gall bladder. She fell last week and is in the hospital because she is very weak.
- The Baird’s friends, the Anderson family, because their friend Janet Anderson who is in the final stages of a rare lung cancer. Please pray for strength, peace that transcends, acceptance, and adapting to their life without her.
- Paula Blohm’s dad is home from the hospital after having a stent put in to open up the blockage in his heart. He is doing fine. Also, Paula’s friend Carla has been battling cancer this past year and received troubling test results this last week. Lift her up in prayer to the Great Physician once again for healing.


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

I read this in a blog yesterday that seemed to fit this fall for many of us: "I see no problem in caring about football. But the man or woman who cares only about sports doesn't care about nearly enough." May we care about our favorite sports or (insert favorite activity) but care deeper about those who do not know Jesus! Dare to dig deeper than superficial and talk about the really important things in life!

1. Book Club, Wednesday, September 10, at 6:30 pm.  They meet TONIGHT at Pizza Ranch to discuss "Clair de Lune” by Jetta Carleton.

2. Annual Carnival, Saturday, September 27, 1:00 PM - This is one of our best outreach events. Sign up for dates to pass out flyers, donate candy, and work at one of the stations.

3. Youth Ministries, Wednesday, September 10 at 6:30PM - Our ministries to children age 4 through 8th grade starts TONIGHT at Calvin Church. Contact Pastor Matt for more info.

4. Pray Muskegon - Remember to pray for Muskegon and our county on the 24th. We ask God to change the hearts of people and to use us in the process of renewing our communities! Sign up for your time at the info booth.

5. Sunday - Rumor has it that we will have guardrails to go with our sermon series "Guardrails"! Thanks!  Invite a friend Sunday as we discuss how this impacts our friendships. (Proverbs 13:20)

6. BASICS For Babes, Wednesday, Sept.17th, 10AM - We will meet to put together baby gifts for our area moms in need. Please consider joining us! THANK YOU so much for all the donations to this ministry. Questions?? Call Sue DeBoer 744-6579 while Marilee is home healing.

7. Prayer - Please do not forget to pray for:
- Ruth Hinajosa's sister Rosie was recently diagnosed with the blood disease, Lupus.
- Reyes' mom, Zoila has been having pains in her legs.
- Keep praying for Christians around the world who are being persecuted.
- The family and friends of Robert Muhamed, the man who drowned in Muskegon Lake on Friday night.
- Ryan and Rebecca Hunt, daughter and son-in-law of Walt & Marcia Jones, lost their unborn baby this week.
- Marilee Schut for a successful surgery this coming Thursday on her foot.
- Those dealing with addictions and looking for God's strength to overcome the things that enslave them.
- Duane Gray has another left eye injection today and another throat biopsy tomorrow (9th). The doctors still do not know what is going on but hopefully they will find out soon.
- Our annual carnival is September 27. Pray that God will direct people to the event that need to be there.

--
Pastor Matt Eenigenburg
Celebration Community Church
1260 W. Sherman Blvd.
Muskegon, MI 49441
www.celebrationmuskegon.org
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6 Things at Celebration for October 9

Recently, someone asked me if other churches send out a weekly communication like ours. I didn't know but I did know that we need it. Churches are usually terrible at keeping people informed and involved in the life of the church. Hopefully this helps you and blesses your day!

1. Taco Bar This Sunday! - Great things happen when people share a meal together! Stay after the worship service for tacos! Bring a dessert to share because you can never have too many desserts!

2. Book Club on Tuesday October 29 - Meet at the Hearthstone at 6:30pm to discuss "The Fixer Upper" by Mary Kay Andrews.

3. Sunday - Once in a while don't you have deeper questions that nobody is talking about? These are those gnawing questions about your faith that you don't feel you can ask anybody? Join us Sunday when we will start a new series "Digging Deeper" where we get at your questions and more.
4. Communion on October 20 - We celebrate the Lord's Supper around every 6 weeks and it is a highlight for us. We invite you to clear away any "baggage" that stands between you and God so that you may celebrate in honesty and genuine friendship with God and others. It may be helpful to use Psalm 139:23-24 in your prayers this week: "Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting."

5. Glenside Neighborhood Dumpster Day - This Saturday, October 12th is Dumpster Day at McGraft Park from 8:00 until Noon. If you have items to drop off or can help please contact Mr. Derbin at 231 206-3516 or derbinjsr@gmail.com

6. Prayers - We have some pressing concerns this week. Thank you for praying and loving others.
- For Max Nichols who lost his step-dad a short time ago.
- For Robin Busch, sister of Tim Bosma. She has had difficulty swallowing and now has cancer in her esophagus.
- For Patti Lacy to find a new job.
- For Karen Fischer who lost her best friend and husband, Dave this week.
- For Amie Anderson's aunt who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She is having surgery on Wednesday.
- For Julie Anderson, friend of the Bosma's as her mom has passed away.
- For Brenda Swanson as she continues to heal from surgery.
- For Lilia DuRose as she recovers from oral surgery.
- For Tammy Postma, friend of the Ribbens, as she struggles in her marriage and prospective divorce.
- For Bobby Kenney as he is not feeling well.
- For our Nation!


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