Celebration Midweek - Jan. 21

I am looking forward to the movie "God's Not Dead!" that we hope to show on Friday night at 7:00PM. One huge reason is that many of us are just not equipped to share our faith to the skeptics around us. Most of us know what we know and can talk about it to other Christians. But when it comes to those who are resistant to the gospel, we quickly look for ways out of the conversation. I hope this movie will spur us on to be more bold in our witness and to dig deeper in our study so "the servant of God can be thoroughly equipped for every good work." (2 Timothy 3:17)

1. Events
- TONIGHT, Youth Ministries at Calvin Church, 6:30-8:00PM - (ages 4 years to 8th grade) Little Peeps = Lesson "Let's Go", GEMS = Lesson and Craft, Cadets = Project Night , and Middle School = "Ruth: The Tenacious Outsider."
- Friday, Movie Night, "God's Not Dead!"
- Saturday, Pray For Muskegon, all day. Invest 1 hour to pray for Muskegon and the surrounding area.
- Sunday, Adult Sunday School, 9:00AM in the Nursery. Join us as we journey through Corinth.
- Sunday, Worship Service, 10:30AM!
- Sunday, High School Youth Group at Calvin Church, 6:00-8:00PM. Starts with dinner!
- Sunday, Soup and Salad Lunch after Sunday worship.
- Sunday, County-Wide Prayer Event, 6:00PM in the Orchard View High School auditorium.
- Feb. 4, Book Club - Meet at 6:30PM at Panera Bread. The book this month is "Beautiful Ruins" by Jess Walter.
- Feb.. 6-8, Middle School Winter Retreat
- Feb. 7, Cadet Winter Derby

2. Weather Reminder – If a severe weather warning is issued, people should not come to church activities. If an official cancellation is necessary, we will post the cancellation on the WZZM web site. This will also be listed on channel 13 WZZM.

3. County-Wide Prayer Event, Sunday, January 25, 6:00PM in the Orchard View High School auditorium. This will be a non denominational gathering of the Body of Christ in the greater Muskegon area for worship, prayer, encouragement, testimonies, and more prayer!

4. Sunday - What do we do when facing skeptics to Christianity? Run away? Engage them? Invite a friend to worship as we consider this question in the last message in our present series "God's Not Dead!" (John 20:24-29)

5. Prayers
- Patti Lacy's uncle passed away on Monday morning!
- Ruth Hinajosa's sister Delores is doing well after her heart surgery. Pray for her continued healing as she will be in the hospital for a while longer.
- Ruth also has numbness in her hand from the repetitive motion of the job
- Linda Bergman's granddaughter is still experiencing seizures.
- Please pray for those who have lost loved ones this past year.
- Roger Doctor’s friend, Clint Ridley, has a brain tumor and is seeking treatment at Mayo Hospital.
- Pray for families with financial stress.
- Pray for those looking for a home church that God would lead them where they need to be.
- For the prison ministries around the country.
- For the conflicts within churches in the area.

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

Where is the line between words filled with loving grace and loving correction? I think we err on both sides too often. We remain silent when the other person is on a bad trajectory in life. Or we blast them with both barrels on how they need to change their ways. The big picture when speaking our words is that they must be loving. If the person does not know that we love and care for them, re-think saying your words of correction. But if you love and care about the other person, please don't withhold loving words of correction that might help them? So, when in doubt: speak words of love!

1. Events
- Wednesday, Dec. 3, Book Club, 6:30PM at Verdoni's. We're reading "In the Garden of Beasts" by Erik Larson.
- No Youth Ministries tonight at Calvin church.
- Saturday, Food Truck at Calvin Church, Saturday, 8:00-10:00AM. Help distribute food to those who need it.
- Sunday, Adult Sunday School, 9:00AM in the Nursery.
- Sunday, Worship Service, 10:30AM!
- Sunday, Oasis Team Meeting, after worship in the Oasis room.
- Dec. 14, Annual Congregational Meeting, Sunday after worship. Copies of the proposed budget are available on the Information Table. Contact your elder if you have any questions.

2. T-Shirt Sale - The website extended our sale for one week! So, get a T-Shirt, Long Sleeve T, or Hooded sweatshirt for Christmas! The costs range from $16-$36. All proceeds go to the building fund. Go to: www.bonfirefunds.com/celebration-church-building-fund. As of today we need to sell 17 more shirts!

3. Sunday - You have probably heard it said, "Timing is everything." Have you ever thought of that when it comes to Christmas? Join us Sunday as we consider this idea in our Advent series "The Miracle of Christmas."

4. Community Survey - Remember to ask your friends, neighbors, co-workers, boss, etc. your 3 questions before Sunday! 1) What are the biggest needs in our community? 2) How are those needs presently addressed? 3) How could a church be helpful in addressing these needs? We will collect them on Sunday!

5. Prayer - Please send your prayer requests so that we may bring them before our God. The following requests are ones we know.
- For Brenda and Steve Swanson and her family at the loss of her granddaughter Isabella last week.
- That we may be filled with grace when we meet with those whom we disagree.
- Prayers for families that seem to be falling apart.
- Marilee Schut as she continues to heal from her foot surgery.
- Bill Essenberg as he is in the middle of his 2 month cancer treatments.
- Those looking for employment.
- The unspoken prayers of our hearts that only God knows.
- Those dealing with loneliness and depression.
- Continue to pray for families who are separating or divorcing. Pray especially for the children who are always caught in the middle.
- Brian and Sue Vredevoogd ask for prayers for their friend Frank who has had his cancer come back.
- Harold West gave prayers of thanks for Janet Sykes, his resident who fell and was in a coma after a lot of blood loss. She returned home this past week.
- Nate Meyer, son of Bob and Kathy, has improved enough to be moved to Mary Free Bed after his accident.
- Pray for those who still grieve after the loss of loved ones. May they seek even more after our Comforter during the holidays.
- Pray for Congregational meeting scheduled for Dec. 14. The budget will be presented and updates given on several ministries.

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

Does it seem odd to anyone else that we only have one day where we focus on being thankful? We set up gatherings and parties so that we can celebrate our thankfulness. We even prepare to be thankful. Maybe we have lost the big picture. It is difficult to remain thankful during the daily stress of life. Being thankful does take effort to make it a habit and Jesus hopes that we will make this habit. 1 Corinthians 5:18 says "Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." May you prepare for a life filled with Thanksgiving each and every day!

1. Events
- Tonight, Youth Ministries at Calvin Church, CANCELLED due to the weather.
- Sunday, Adult Sunday School, 9:00AM in the Nursery.
- Monday, Pray Muskegon! Pray for our city on the 24th!
- Tuesday, Iron Man Group, 6:30PM at church.
- Wednesday, Thanksgiving Eve Service, Nov. 26 at 6:30PM.
- Dec. 1, Vision Team Meeting, 6:30PM at Ring's.
- Dec. 3, Book Club, 6:30PM at Verdoni's. We're reading "In the Garden of Beasts" by Erik Larson.

2. T-Shirt Sale - NOV 11- Dec 1 ONLY. Get a T-Shirt, Long Sleeve T, or Hooded sweatshirt for Christmas! The costs range from $16-$36. All proceeds go to the building fund. Go to:  www.bonfirefunds.com/celebration-church-building-fund. 
 As of today we have 9 shirts sold already!

3. Prayer - Take some time to pray for:
- Please pray for Jim Ring and his family with the passing of Jim's dad last week. The funeral will be held Saturday, November 22 at 10:30AM in Vicksburg, MI. The internment will be on Monday, November 24 at 1:00PM at Ever Rest Cemetery in Muskegon.
- For those dealing with unexpected money issues.
- Lakeside CRC in Ludington requests prayers as they celebrate the ordination of their Pastor Cynthia DeJong on Saturday, November 22.
- Those grieving from the loss of loved ones.
- Prayers for families that seem to be falling apart.
- Those looking for employment.
- Marilee Schut as she continues to heal from her foot surgery.
- Those dealing with loneliness and depression.
- Those feeling stressed out at work and in need of Gods hand of encouragement.
- Thanks for those who have difficulty in life but continue to say that God is good.
- Bill Essenberg as he is in the middle of his 2 months of cancer treatments.
- Celebration’s building project and closing the gap needed to begin.
- The unspoken prayers of our hearts that only God knows.


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Pastor Matt Eenigenburg
Celebration Community Church
1260 W. Sherman Blvd.
Muskegon, MI 49441
www.celebrationmuskegon.org
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6 tHINGS tO kNOW tHIS wEEK

I would like to thank everyone at Celebration for all of the cards, gifts, and encouragement during Pastor Appreciation month. It is humbling to receive such an outpouring of thanks for something that brings me great joy. Being the pastor at Celebration has been a great adventure with great people so far. It is my hope that it continues for a long time!

1. Events - 

-Tonight, Youth Ministries, at 6:30PM at Calvin Church. This is for ages 4 through 8th grade.
- Sunday, Adult Sunday School, 9:00AM in the Nursery.
- Nov. 1, Food Truck at Calvin Church, Saturday at 8:00-10:00AM. Help distribute food to those who need it.
- Nov. 3, Vision Team Meeting, Monday at 6:30PM at Watermarc Productions in Grand Haven.
- Nov. 4, Election Day, Tuesday from 7:00AM-8:00PM at your neighborhood voting location.
- Nov. 5, Book Club, Wednesday at 6:30PM at the Denny's on Seaway Drive. We will go through the book, "The Elegance of the Hedgehog" by Muriel Barbery.

2. Winners - The Chili Cook-Off winners were Kendall Dunning for the white chili and Connie Cerminaro for the red chili. We had so much fun deciding between such great entries! Thanks to everyone who participated.

3. Adoption Benefit - This is a 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. Sunday - Have you ever been so focused on the successes in your life that you got blindsided by a failure that erupted in another area? It happens in churches too. Invite a friend to our new series, "We've Got Mail". (Revelation 2:12-17)

5. Building Project Update - We have raised 82% of the amount needed for the next phase of the building project! YAY! Our hope is to have the final $50,000 by the end of 2014 and have our architect begin the final drawings. Make sure that you turn in your pledge card to state that you commit to do the following: 1) prayer, 2) volunteer work, and/or 3) donate funds toward the project. We want to inform potential donors from the community that Celebration is fully supportive and committed to this project.

6. Prayers - Please take time to pray for:
- A big thanks to all those who prayed on the 24th for Muskegon.
- Carla Eenigenburg's Aunt Lillian began her chemo treatments this week. Thank God for generous people at her church who are helping her through this time with encouragement, transportation, and meals.
- The unspoken prayers of our hearts that only God knows.
- Those feeling stressed out at work and in need of God's hand of encouragement.
- The families of the recent victims shot to death in Muskegon Heights as they deal with the loss of loved ones.
- Jim Anderson and his family, Taylor and Carly, as his wife Jan died peacefully on Monday. These are good friends of the Baird's..
- Reyes Hinajosa asks that his son Marcos will let God into his life. He thanks everyone for their prayers for his sister Joyce who is doing better.
- Our "Snow Birds' who are leaving or have left for warmer climates during the winter. May God use them for great things during their season away from us.
- Terry Lacy's mom who was diagnosed with Hepatitis A.
- A 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.
- Nicole Sims; new grandson who is at DeVos hospital.
- Those in the midst of relational issues.
- Amie Anderson's last stage of interview process for a new job.·
- The DuRose family at the loss of Steve’s mom, Joyce. May god give them the comfort they seek.
- Judy Irish's Mom's moved to the Heartwood Lodge Nursing home. She is making progress with Pt/OT but she has a long road ahead of her.
- For those feeling anxious and nervous about life
- For Celebration's building project as we near the final stages before construction begins.
- Those with unexpected money issues.
- Those looking for 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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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.


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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 - Oct. 1

Here are some important items for this week:

1. Events -
- Youth Ministries, tonight, at 6:30PM at Calvin Church
- Church Classis Meeting at New Era CRC,  October 2

- Seekers Small Group, October 5, Noon

- Vision Team Meeting, October 6, 7PM
- Ironman Men's Group, October 14
- Annual Chili Cook-Off, October 26

2. Celebration Big Thanks -  WOW! Thank you all who helped in planning, set up, clean up, donations, interaction with the children, and serving in other areas. It was a great event and we look forward to next year!

3. Sunday - One of the most uncomfortable things to talk about in church is money yet Jesus spoke about money so often. What are your guardrails when it comes to your finances? (Matthew 6:33)

4. Prayers - Please take time to pray for:
- Judy Irish's Mom's surgery went fairly well Monday afternoon. They put a rod from her hip down to her knee and put in plates, pins and screws to fix her femur. There will be much therapy to follow.
- Thanks for Mitch Brink (Charlene Beck's brother) who is back to normal after he fell off a ladder and was kept overnight at the hospital last week.
- Lacey Kremmel's (Hentschel) husband who is still having serious back issues.
- Steve DuRose' mom, Joyce, who is not doing well. Her cancer is back and spreading.
- Bill Essenberg's prostate cancer has returned.
- Harold West's resident who is in a coma from falling in the kitchen, having seizures, and not being found for 3 hours. She has been upgraded to critical but it does not look good.
- Pray for all of the visitors at church Sunday. Pray that they will find a Church to call home and be involved, whether it be Celebration or someplace else.
- Duane and Paula Blohm ask for prayers for their friends: the dad is fighting substance abuse, the kids are in counseling, and the mom has filed for divorce.
- God bless Christians around the world being persecuted for living for Jesus.
- For the Classis meeting of area CRC churches on Thursday night.
- God bless Celebration and those who are impacted by it.

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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 7

Thought for the day: "Oh, what peace we often forfeit, Oh, what needless pain we bear; All because we do not carry everything to God in prayer." No further explanation needed.

1. Clean! - A big thanks to all those who participated in the Church Clean Up day last Saturday. There are pictures on the church FB site if you want to see some of the hard workers!  Great job!

2. Sunday - Outside of Mitt Romney, how many Mormons have you ever spoken with? Are you aware of the differences between Christians and the Latter Day Saints? Find out Sunday as we continue our series "What's the Diff?"

3. Coming Events
- Vision Team at the DeBoer's - May 12
- Congregational Meeting - May 18 after worship.
- Pray Muskegon - May 24 - This is our date to pray for Muskegon County!
- Hot Dog Roast - June 1

4. Prayers - Here are some new and continued prayer requests:
- Steve DuRose's mother is free of cancer! Wahoo! She visited on Sunday and wanted to thank all those who have been praying for her.
- Amanda DeJonge's dad has a stroke on Sunday morning. They are sending him to Saginaw for further testing.
- Austin O. from Brandon Beck's baseball team who broke his foot last week.
- For the great things that will happen as we continue to pray for our country, our cities, our churches, and our families.
- For Fred Schossau's brother, Greg, he is diagnosed with bone cancer, stage 3. They also found a blood clot near his heart and a tumor on his kidney.
- For the gun violence in our community and for the Gresham family with this sudden loss of their teenager.
- For Jim & Jan Anderson, friends of the Baird's. Jan was diagnosed 5 years ago with cancer & was given 5 years at the most. She's now passed 5 years & latest test results/prognosis is 2 to 6 months. Pray for the family and all those who minister to them.
- For our nation which seems divided and in turmoil. Pray for our leaders that God would open their eyes for the needs of the people


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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 - March 5

Just imagine if Muskegon County were prayed for 24 hours a day! The Muskegon Prayer Initiative hopes to get at least 31 churches to take a day each month to pray for Muskegon County. Imagine what might happen if Muskegon County were lifted up to God in prayer 24 hours a day!

1. IMPORTANT! Saturday, March 8, move your clocks ahead one hour! Especially the important one is your alarm clock next to your bed! We want to make sure you are at church on time to worship our God and meet with your church family.

2. Upcoming Events
Wieners and Winners, Saturday, March 8, 5:30pm - Join us at church for hot dogs, games, a Sundae bar, and loads of fun.
Casserole Luncheon, Sunday, March 23 - We will be sharing a meal together after Sunday morning worship. Sign up at the info booth so we can best cover the food needs.

3. Prayer - Please pray for:
- Our Celebration families in need of comfort, healing and support.

- Those remembering Ash Wednesday with honest reflection of their hearts and minds and lives before God.
- Lilia who had a minor set back this week.
- The Meyer family as their garage collapsed from the snow.
- Robin Busch, sister of Tim Bosma, who has completed her course of Chemo and radiation.
- Marriages that have deep embedded conflict.
- Praise God the maker of the heavens and the earth for he knows our needs even before we ask, and cares for us even in our darkest hours.
- The team preparing to serve in Nicaragua from Calvin CRC. Pray for their provision and for God to fortify them as they are sent out "sheep among wolves".
- Cheryl Ferguson as she begins a new journey in her new apartment. Praise God for fresh starts and new beginnings.

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Pastor Matt Eenigenburg
Celebration Community Church
1260 W. Sherman Blvd.
Muskegon, MI 49441
www.celebrationmuskegon.com/
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Celebration Midweek - Feb. 26

The groundhog on February 2 said that there would be 6 more weeks of winter. That takes us to March 16. Can we just hold on for 2.5 more weeks? The following items may help you out!

1. Upcoming Events

• Wieners and Winners, Saturday, March 8, 5:30pm - Join us at church for hot dogs, games, a Sundae bar, and loads of fun.
• Casserole Luncheon, Sunday, March 23 - We will be sharing a meal together after Sunday morning worship. Sign up at the info booth so we can best cover the food needs.

2. Building Project - Thanks for all who attended and participated in the meeting last Sunday. We will include pledge cards in the program for the next few weeks for those who did not get them last week or were not able to be at church.

3. Prayers - Please pray for:

• Lilia DuRose came home from the hospital on Tuesday. She's very tired and will take time to recover. The official diagnoses is a subarachnoid hemorrhage. The doctors assured us that this will heal over time. Both Steve and Lilia are grateful for your prayers and support.
• For those actively dealing with cancer and those in remission.
• Muskegon County Prayer Shield Initiative that this entire area would be lifted up in prayer every hour of every day.
• Safety in travels during the icy roads of late winter.
• The selection of elders and deacons that will take place in May.
• The growth and maturity of those getting married this year and for those who seek to remain married.
• Mike and Connie's friends, Joe and Barb, who tragically lost their son last weekend.
• Brandon Rowell as he continues to wait for treatment for his back.
• For those who try to be a "shining light" for Jesus to friends who are stumbling around in the "deep darkness".
• Those looking forward to the bright sun of summer but sadly only see the gray of a long winter.

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Pastor Matt Eenigenburg
Celebration Community Church
1260 W. Sherman Blvd.
Muskegon, MI 49441
www.celebrationmuskegon.com/
www.facebook.com/celebration.muskegon
(231) 571-413

Celebration Midweek - January 15

I'm a 21st-er! Huh? Let me explain.  For me, winter is already over! After December 21, the daylight hours of each day grow longer until June 21, the longest day of the year! For someone who loves the sun, this is a wonderful thing! Even though the gloomy grip of winter is strong and will continue for a time, I anticipate the final end of a long winter and the soothing warmth of a West Michigan Summer! In the middle of a cold and dreary Michigan winter, be assured that the end of winter will certainly come! Let me know if you have the intended sermon application?

1. Upcoming Events:

- Baked Potato Bar, Sunday January 26 at Noon - After the worship service we will have lunch together! Yay, food! Sign up at the info booth to bring something to add to the meal.

- Oasis Family Sledding Party, February 1 from 2:00-4:00PM - Come with your children and enjoy a fun day of sledding, talking, and snacks. Contact Julie Bergman for more details.
- Annual Wild Game Dinner, Saturday, February 22 - Are there men in your life who need the love of Christ and other Godly men? Consider inviting them to this event! If you are interested in cooking for this event or helping prepare. Please see Roger Doctor.Baked Potato

2. Layette Ministry - Will not meet this Monday as advertised but will meet next month. Continue to pray for this ministry and help support them by bringing to church: soap, shampoo, diapers, and new or gently used clothes. Contact Kathy Meyer for more details.

3. Next Steps Class Starts February 2 - We will meet after church with food (YAY!) before we dig in to what Celebration Church is all about and what your "next steps" could be here. Contact Pastor Matt for more details.

4. Sunday - Some people say, "I love Jesus but I can't stand the church!" What is the purpose and role of the church? Why should I join one and how do I know if I am in the right church? (Matthew 16:13-20)

5. Small Groups - The focus with small groups at Celebration is "Growing Closer to God and Growing Closer to Others". We are starting new small groups at the end of January. If you are interested in doing life with others in a group, contact Brenda Swanson or Pastor Matt.

6. Prayers - Please pray for:
- Lily,the granddaughter of Sue Weston cousin of Nancy Bosma. Lily was diagnosed with Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
- Holly's friend Kristi Monette who had a very large cyst removed from her ovary. The biopsy results showed that she is cancer free!
- Join in prayer warriors around the country in praying for 1 minute each night at 9:00 PM Eastern Time for the safety of the United States and for a return to a Godly nation.
- For the many unspoken or unknown prayer requests of people that need God's help to overcome the obstacles in their life.


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Pastor Matt Eenigenburg
Celebration Community Church
1260 W. Sherman Blvd.
Muskegon, MI 49441
www.celebrationmuskegon.com/
www.facebook.com/celebration.muskegon
(231) 571-4137

Celebration Midweek - January 9

The chill may have put us back a few days but we are back at it now! It may even be 30's this weekend! Woot! Woot!
Here are a few things to keep you warm this week.

  1. Movie Night, Friday, January 10 - Tomorrow night at 7pm we will be watching the movie, “I Am” here at Celebration. Come out for fun, fellowship and popcorn! Here is the movie trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-Z-ZKoZN8Q

2. Baked Potato Bar, Sunday January 26 at Noon - After the worship service we will have lunch together! Yay, food! Sign up at the info booth to bring something to add to the meal.

3. Sunday - Our souls long for it. Some people fear it but nothing can ever take the place of it. It can be all around you but you can still miss out on it. Invite someone Sunday as we talk about God's presence! (Exodus 33)

4. Annual Wild Game Dinner - Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 22 for our annual men’s event. Are there men in your life who need the love of Christ and other Godly men? Consider inviting them to this event! If you are interested in cooking for this event or helping prepare. Please see Roger Doctor.


5. Prayers - It is an awesome thing to lift up to God our needs and the requests of others. Here are some new prayer updates. Please pray for:
- Paula Espinoza's friend, Carla, whose latest scan results shows that the lesions they detected a couple of months ago are just scar tissue. So great news!
- Phil Pressotto (friend of the Schossau's) who continues to battle with cancer. He will need surgery on January 10 because the cancer is affecting a facial nerve.
- Those who require surgery soon.
- For the continued building progress at Celebration that we may be mindful of what God would like to do with our facilities!
- Jayson Kozal, a friend of the Eenigenburg's, , whose grandpa died this week.
- Roger Doctor (policeman) who had a stent put into one of his arteries this past week. He needs to lay low for a while.
- Duane Gray who officially started his own security business this past week!
- Those who are fighting the post holidays funk.
- Continue to pray for the leadership at Celebration.
- The snowplow driver who was over-busy during the latest round of snow.

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Pastor Matt Eenigenburg
Celebration Community Church
1260 W. Sherman Blvd.
Muskegon, MI 49441
www.celebrationmuskegon.com/
www.facebook.com/celebration.muskegon
(231) 571-4137

Celebration Midweek - August 21, 2013

For many of us we are looking forward to kids going back to school soon. For others, we are enjoying the last glimpses of summer before fall quickly comes. Either way, there are important items to know from Celebration for this week.

1. Calendar items:
- Aug. 26, 6:30PM - The Book Club will discuss "The Forgotten Garden" by Kate Morton at Handsome Henry's
- Sept. 21, 4:00PM - Doggie Peddle - Start at Cafe USA and bike to Heritage Landing and back. Then, enjoy some food at a Muskegon favorite: Max & Marley's!
- Sept. 22, Noon - Small Group Kickoff Potluck - Meet after Sunday Worship for a meal and conversation about your small group this fall. Everyone is welcome!
- Sept. 28, 1-4PM - Carnival - This is our great community event for the fall. Sign up to be a part of it!

2. Basics for Babes: Thanks again for getting supplies and for help sorting the items. We had so many items that we had to find another place to store them! We look forward to what God will do with this ministry!

3. Sunday: Are you a generous person? I am not just talking specifically about money either. Invite someone this Sunday to hear about how we want to develop a "Culture of Generosity". (2 Corinthians 9:6-15)

4. Prayers: Be in prayer for:
- Ruth Hinojosa's mother, Dora. She was admitted into the hospital with several health conditions. Ruth asks for prayers of hope, comfort and healing for her mother and for all of our Celebration Church families.
- Students going off to college. Prayers for protection and the guiding hand of Christ in their lives.
- All of the new families that visited that they may find a church to call "HOME" and that they may encounter Jesus face to face in their journey.
- Christians in Egypt.

5. Phone Number: Someone told me this week that they did not have my cell phone number. The fact that someone couldn't contact their pastor alarmed me. So, here is my cell phone number: 231-571-4137. Give me a call ! Do not be alarmed if your message goes to voicemail or I do not immediately get back to you. My battery may have died or I may be away from my phone. In either case, I will get back to you.


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Pastor Matt Eenigenburg
Celebration Community Church
1260 W. Sherman Blvd.
Muskegon, MI 49441
www.celebrationmuskegon.com/
www.facebook.com/celebration.muskegon
(231) 571-4137

4 Important Things

They say that Spring is coming! Maybe next week! So, while we wait for Spring to get here in force, here are 4 important things to know this week.

1. Prayers:
- Makenna had surgery on Tuesday and Lacey said: "She is doing better today. The oxygen is off and her respirations are better. She is awake, alert, talking, and eating." Yea God!
- Justin Schut and wife - They are finishing school and job hunting in CA.
- There are always prayer needs in the Sunday Program. Keep your bulletin to remember them during the week!

2. Sunday: Guilt is like garbage - everyone has some and nobody wants it! Sunday we continue our series "eMotion Pictures" as we talk about the guilt in our lives. (Psalm 32)

3. Upcoming Events:
- April 18 - Sidewalk Astronomy at 7:30PM
- May 2 - National Day of Prayer
- May 4 - Work Day at Church, 9-Noon
- June 6-9 - Missions of Mercy in Saginaw

4. Maundy Thursday we were encouraged to choose 2 people to make a difference in their life in the next week or two. Have you followed through on your assignment? There is still time!




Pastor Matt Eenigenburg
Celebration Community Church
1260 W. Sherman Blvd.
Muskegon, MI 49441
www.celebrationmuskegon.com/
www.facebook.com/celebration.muskegon
(231) 571-4137