6 Things To Know This Week!

We have created "Welcome Gifts" for our guests each week at Celebration!  Every guest can get this gift by filling out a Communication Card and bringing it to the Information Booth.  We want you to be informed so that you help our guests.  Also, if you as a regular attender want a "Welcome Gift", simply donate $5 and you may have one too!  Thanks.

1. Noteworthy Events

- SUNDAY, Summer Kick-Off Hot Dog Roast - Stay for food after worship!

- June 10, Book Club - We will meet at Chilli's to discuss the book for May which is “The Whip” by Karen Kondazian.  

- June 19-21, Church Campout in Scottville - There is a $30 deposit to reserve your campsite.  Contact Sharon Bergman for more info.

- August 5-8, Unity Fest - You can get discounted tickets ($20 - 1 day, $35 - 3 day) if you order by May 31.  Contact Robin Harper for more info.

2.  Youth Ministries
- June 7, Summer Sunday Nights, The 6th-12th grade students will gather at Calvin Church at 6:00PM before going to Mike & Connie's for swimming, beach activities, Bible study, and most importantly the Ice Cream Sundaes!  We will return to church at 8:30PM.

3. Sunday - Someone once said, “If a man has a religion he is bound to do one of two things with it: give it up or give it away. If it isn’t true, he must give it up. If it is true, he must give it away.”   Invite a friend as we start our new series of giving away our faith: "Mission Possible".(Ephesians 6:10-20)

4. Thin Hallway - For the next 2-3 weeks we will have a thin hallway to get to the bathrooms and the nursery.  We ask for your patience and courtesy as we navigate the transformations in our building.  I am sure that some day we will all look back at this "1 butt hallway" and laugh!

5. Funny Video for the Week - There is hope for our WiFi nation: disconnect so we can connect!  Here is a fun video that makes this point better than I can.  https://www.facebook.com/EssentialBabyAU/videos/10153096010410380/

6. Prayers  

- Pray for Lynn Pluger who will begin treatments due to her Hodgkins Lymphoma.  She and Paul (husband) are hopeful since she has been battling this for the last few years but there may be financial difficulties to come.

- Pray for Jackie Knight's grandfather who was given 3 months to live because his liver is failing.  He lives in California.

- Morgan Evans gives praise to God because her cancer is still in remission. It was a long journey of chemo, radiation, stress, pregnancy, and weight loss over the past months.  But a healthy child, Michael, still brings her smiles and praise.

- Pray for safe travel for Mike Straley to his family in Utah.

- We praise God that he healed Rex Allen from his open heart surgery 9 weeks ago

- Pray for Reyes' mom Zoila who has some medical problems.

- Jim Espinoza’s surgery on Thursday, May 28.

- We praise God for the building progress and all of the little ways God has brought this vision of Celebration to be a reality.

- Prayer of thanks for Robin Harper's mom whose open wound is healing well.

- Brenda Doctor asks for prayers for her health issues.

- Ray and Eddie Anderson will make a trip to Florida for a week for their grandson's high school graduation.  Pray for safety and a great time with family!

- Pray for patience during our time of the "1-butt hallway".

- Patti Lacy is recovering from her fall over her walker.  

- Patti's nephew is recovering from burns from being electrocuted twice while working as a volunteer fireman.

- Congratulations to Becky Fredrickson whose granddaughter got married last week.

- Congratulations to Ezekiel Kinney who turned 16 on Sunday.

- Pray for all teachers and students so that they may finish the year well.

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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 20

This coming Monday we will celebrate Memorial Day.  Many of us will put out flags and go to a neighborhood parade.  WHY?  On this day we remember the lives lost in serving our country. People died to allow us to enjoy the freedoms we have.   Freedom isn't free.  So, we thank God for all those who went before us and paid that price for you and me!

1. Noteworthy Events

- SUNDAY, Pray for Muskegon - This is a Sunday where we will lift up the needs of Muskegon to God.  Contact Pastor Matt if your time slot does not work for you OR if you would like to sign up for an hour to pray for Muskegon.

- MONDAY, Memorial Day

- June 7, Summer Kick-Off Hot Dog Roast - Stay for food after worship!

- June 10, Book Club - We will meet at Chilli's to discuss the book for May which is “The Whip” by Karen Kondazian.  

- June 19-21, Church Campout in Scottville - There is a $30 deposit to reserve your campsite.  Contact Sharon Bergman for more info.

- August 5-8, Unity Fest - You can get discounted tickets ($20 - 1 day, $35 - 3 day) if you order by May 31.  Contact Robin Harper for more info.

2.  Youth Ministries
- Summer Sunday Nights, The 6th-12th grade students will meet on Sunday nights during the summer for swimming, beach activities, Bible study, and food!  The summer starts at Mike & Connie's on June 7 at 6:00PM.  Are you ready?

3. Sunday - This week we conclude our series of the "Things I Wish Jesus Never Said."  Wouldn't have been so much simpler if Jesus had not said, "Love your enemies"?  (Matthew 5:43-48)

4. Thin Hallway - For the next 2-3 weeks we will have a thin hallway to get to the bathrooms and the nursery.  We ask for your patience and courtesy as we navigate the changes to our church.  I am sure that some day we will all look back at this "1-butt hallway" and laugh!

5. Prayers  

- Pray for Lynn Pluger who will begin treatments due to her Hodgkins Lymphoma.  She and Paul (husband) are hopeful since she has been battling this for the last few years but there may be financial difficulties to come.

- Pray for Jackie Knight's grandfather who was given 3 months to live because his liver is failing.  He lives in California.

- Morgan Evans gives praise to God because her cancer is still in remission. It was a long journey of chemo, radiation, stress, pregnancy, and weight loss over the past months.  But a healthy child, Michael, still brings her smiles and praise.

- We praise God for Mike Straley who was selected as an elder on Sunday.  May he serve with faithfulness to God and a servant attitude toward the people of Celebration.

- We praise God that he has healed Rex Allen from his open heart surgery 9 weeks ago

- Pray for Reyes' mom Zoila who has some medical problems.

- Pray for dependable transportation for many friends and family.

- Pray for those who have visited but we haven't seen around Celebration for a while.  We hope that they might "land" at a church home elsewhere.

- Jim Espinoza’s surgery on his wrists went well but is left wrist will need another surgery on May 28.

- Pray for the events that the Fellowship Team is planning.  We pray that they are exactly what the church needs.

- Pray for summer vacations and safety for those who will be travelling.

- Pray for teachers and students who are trying to hold things together before school gets out for the summer.  My hope is that the students will still learn something!

- We praise God for all those who work as servants at Celebration.

- We praise God for the building progress and all of the little ways God has brought this vision of Celebration to be a reality.

- Pray for the Nepal earthquake victims and their families
- Pray for those with heavy workloads that God would give them true rest.
- Pray for those struggling with addictions.

- Pray for churches without pastors and their searches.  May God bring the right shepherd to them.
- Pray for Robin Harper's mom who has an open wound that needs to be shut under her arm.

-- 

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

Celebration Midweek - May 13

Did you know that we have created the Midweek Email almost 2 years ago?  Hopefully it has been helpful for you.  How can we make it more useful and enjoyable for you?  Hit reply and send us your thoughts.  

1. Noteworthy Events

- SUNDAY, Annual Congregational Meeting - All members are invited directly after church to this meeting where we will cover the following: Selection of Church Leadership, Financial update, and the update on the Building Process.

- SUNDAY, Fellowship Team Meeting - We will meet at the circle table on the balcony following the Congregational Meeting.

- May 24, Pray for Muskegon - This is a Sunday where we will lift up the needs of Muskegon to God.  Contact Pastor Matt if your time slot does not work for you OR if you would like to sign up for an hour to pray for Muskegon.

- June 7, Summer Kick-Off Hot Dog Roast - Stay for food after worship!

- June 10, Book Club - We will meet at Chilli's to discuss the book for May which is “The Whip” by Karen Kondazian.  

- June 19-21, Church Campout in Scottville - There is a $30 deposit. Contact Sharon Bergman for more info.

- August 5-8, Unity Fest - You can get discounted tickets ($20 - 1 day, $35 - 3 day) if you order by May 31.  Contact Robin Harper for more info.

2.  Youth Ministries
- FRIDAY, Paintball at Grace Adventures.  Contact Brian Kingshot for more info.

- Youth Ministries at Calvin Church.  Our ministries to students ages 4 years to 8th grade is on vacation for the summer!  It was a great year!  We look forward to the Little Peeps, GEMS, Cadets, and Middle School programs in the Fall.

- SUNDAY, High School Youth Group at Calvin Church, 6:00-8:00PM.  Starts with dinner!  Watch for the summer schedule coming out soon!

3. Sunday - How do we make sense of pledging our allegiance to our country God yet also to our God?  Are there limits?  Invite someone Sunday as we continue our next series, "Things I Wish Jesus Never Said."  (Matthew 22:15-22)

4. Glenside Community News

- Dumpster Day - Saturday, May 16, 8am - 12 noon.  Dump your junk for free in the city dumpsters lined up near the entrance to McGraft Park. No yard waste or hazardous waste, please! Be prepared to show your driver's license as proof of residency.

- Glenside Yard Sale - Saturday, June 6.  Every year for the last 20 years, over 60 homes participate in this event that draws hundreds of shoppers to Glenside.  Contact Pastor Matt to see how you can help!  

5. YOU ARE NEEDED - You use Powerpoint at work or school.  Please consider using it at church as part of the Data Team.  Contact Pastor Matt or Eric Fifolt for more info.

6. Prayers  

- Pray for a referee friend of Pastor Matt's that was in a car accident and attributes his safety to talking with me the day of the accident.  He is curious about the Jesus he sees but is still skeptical.

- Pray for Reyes' mom Zoila who has some medical problems.

- Pray for Kyle, son (Step son) of Wayne and Jenny because "he has many battles in his mind."

- Pray for Lilia's co-worker who is very sick.  Another co-worker is anxious about getting a different job.  She also asks for prayers for healing and guidance and the peace of God.

- Pray for pastors who have been removed from their churches and continue to cause trouble for the congregation.

- Pray for dependable transportation for many friends and family.

- Pray for those who have visited but we haven't seen around Celebration for a while.  We hope that they might "land" at a church home elsewhere.

- Jim Espinoza’s surgery on his wrists went well but is left wrist will need another surgery on May 28.

- Pray for a guest who will begin treatments due to her Hodgkins Lymphoma.  They are hopeful since she has been battling this for the last few years but there may be financial difficulties to come.

- Please pray for Zach, teenage son of a co-worker of Sheri Doctor.  He is paralyzed from a dirt bike accident last week.
- Pray for the Nepal earthquake victims and their families
- Pray for those with heavy workloads that God would give them true rest.
- Rowan B. asked for prayers for her friend who is going through a tough family situation.

- Pray for those struggling with addictions.
- Pray for churches without pastors and their search.  May God bring the right shepherd.
- Pray for Robin Harper's mom who has an open wound that needs to be shut under her arm.

-- 

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

Celebration Midweek - May 6

Here is one of my favorite quotes from Rich Mullins: “I am a Christian, not because someone explained the nuts and bolts of Christianity, but because there were people willing to be nuts and bolts.”  Let us always be mindful of just important we are in the journey others take with Jesus.  BE the gospel wherever you go!

1. Noteworthy Events

- SUNDAY - The Seekers Small Group meets in the Oasis Room after worship.

- THURSDAY, National Day of Prayer - There will be a morning prayer breakfast, noon rally at the County building, and an evening rally at Orchard View HS.  

- SATURDAY - Saturday in the Park, Noon-5:00PM - This event in McGraft Park links together area churches and non-profit organizations with the goal of meeting the many needs of our community.  We will hand out ice cream and cookies!  Doesn't that sound awesome?
- August 5-8, Unity Fest - You can get discounted tickets ($20 - 1 day, $35 - 3 day) if you order by May 31.  Contact Robin Harper for more info.

 

2.  Youth Ministries
- Youth Ministries at Calvin Church.  Our ministries to students ages 4 years to 8th grade is on vacation for the summer!  It was a great year!  We look forward to the Little Peeps, GEMS, Cadets, and Middle School programs in the Fall.

- SUNDAY, High School Youth Group at Calvin Church, 6:00-8:00PM.  Starts with dinner!  Watch for the summer schedule coming out soon!

- May 15, Paintball at Grace Adventures.  Contact Brian Kingshott for more info.

3. Sunday - So when Jesus said, "Do not worry", he was serious?  Really?  Did he know how crazy our world would be today?  Sunday we continue our next series, "Things I Wish Jesus Never Said."  (Matthew 6:25)

4. Glenside Community News

- Dumpster Day - Saturday, May 16, 8am - 12 noon.  Dump your junk for free in the city dumpsters lined up near the entrance to McGraft Park. No yard waste or hazardous waste, please! Be prepared to show your driver's license as proof of residency.

- Glenside Yard Sale - Saturday, June 6.  Every year for the last 20 years, over 60 homes participate in this event that draws hundreds of shoppers to Glenside.  Contact Pastor Matt to see how you can help!  

5. YOU ARE NEEDED - You use Powerpoint at work or school.  Please consider using it at church as part of the Data Team.  Contact Pastor Matt or Eric Fifolt for more info.

6. Prayers  

- YAY!  Jim Espinoza’s surgery on his wrists went well.  However, he will be sore for several weeks as he recuperates.
- Pray for a guest who will begin treatments due to her Hodgkins Lymphoma early next week.
- Please pray for Zach, the teenage son of a co-worker of Sheri Doctor.  he is paralyzed from a dirt bike accident last week.
- Reyes wants us to pray for several unruly and rude passengers on his bus, including some who are Christians behaving in an un-Christ-like manner.
- Continue to pray for the Nepal earthquake victims and their families
- Pray for continued healing for Duane Blohm and Roger Doctor from their surgeries this past month.

- Pray for Patti Lacy as her knee surgery has been postponed.

- Pray for the "Saturday in the Park" event on Saturday at McGraft Park.

- Pray for churches without pastors and their search.  May God bring the right shepherd.

- Pray for Pastor Matt's friends Joe and Rachel and their unborn child, Jack.  Complications before birth can be quite unnerving.

- Rowan B. asked for prayers for her friend who is going through a tough family situation.

- Tim Dunning graduates this Saturday and starts a new job on Monday.  YAY!  His parents are quite proud!

- Pray for those with heavy workloads that God would give them true rest.

- Pray for those struggling with addictions.

- Pray for those dealing with workplace stress and disagreements with management.

- Pray for Robin Harper's mom who has an open wound that needs to be shut under her arm.

-- 

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

Celebration Midweek - April 29

There is so much talk today but little conversation.  It is more important to have someone agree with you than to actually let someone have their own opinion.  Many arguments never end until one person is "convinced".  I cringe when church members do this in public.  There are so many great moral causes to get behind and everyone has their specific "hot button" that they want you to have too. But is that the role of the church?  Is our job to push a certain agenda or cause or argue until someone submits to our moral stance?

Carlos A. Rodriguez puts it this way: “Our task is not to protest the world into a certain moral conformity, but to attract the world to the saving beauty of Christ.”   We do want to help reform our culture to inhabit godly morals but this starts with guiding people to know Jesus first.  Can we keep this in mind when we talk with our friends, co-workers, and even those we haven't met before?

1. Noteworthy Events

- SUNDAY, "Caring For Aging Parents" - Join us on Sunday at 9:00AM for this special Adult Sunday School class.

- SUNDAY - The Mosaic Small Group meets in the Oasis Room after worship.

- May 7, National Day of Prayer - There will be a morning prayer breakfast, noon rally at the County building, and an evening rally at Orchard View HS.  

- May 9 - Saturday in the Park, Noon-5:00PM - This event in McGraft Park links together area churches and non-profit organizations with the goal of meeting the many needs of our community.  Our Praise Band will play and we will hand out ice cream and cookies!  Doesn't that sound awesome?
- August 5-8, Unity Fest - You can get discounted tickets ($20 - 1 day, $35 - 3 day) if you order by May 31.  Contact Robin Harper for more info.

2.  Youth Ministries
- TONIGHT, Youth Ministries at Calvin Church, 6:30-8:00PM - (ages 4 years to 8th grade)  Little Peeps =  Lesson "God Sends Help"and ice cream sundaes; GEMS = Last Night Celebration!  We will be bowling at Sherman Bowling Center and returning for our Badge Ceremony.  Cost is $5.00 per student. Cadets = Craigs Cruisers Night – please be on time, we are leaving at 6:30pm SHARP; Middle School = Year End Party – Wear clothes that can get wet please!!!

- SUNDAY, High School Youth Group at Calvin Church, 6:00-8:00PM.  Starts with dinner!

- May 15, Paintball at Grace Adventures.  Contact Brian Kingshot for more info.

3. Sunday - How seriously must we deal with sin in our lives?  If we ignore it, maybe it will go away?  JTLYK, Jesus doesn't play when it comes to sin!  With that in mind, we continue our next series on Sunday, "Things I Wish Jesus Never Said."  (Matthew 5:29-30)

4. Glenside Community News

- Dumpster Day - Saturday, May 16, 8am - 12 noon.  Dump your junk for free in the city dumpsters lined up near the entrance to McGraft Park. No yard waste or hazardous waste, please! Be prepared to show your driver's license as proof of residency.

- Glenside Yard Sale - Saturday, June 6.  Every year for the last 20 years, over 60 homes participate in this event that draws hundreds of shoppers to Glenside.  Contact Pastor Matt to see how you can help!  

5. YOU ARE NEEDED - You use Powerpoint at work or school.  Please consider being using it at church as part of the Data Team.  Contact Pastor Matt or Eric Fifolt for more info.

6. Prayers  

- YAY!  Jim Espinoza’s surgery on his wrists went well.  However, he will be sore for several weeks.
- Pray for a recent attendee who has begun treatments due to her Hodgkins Lymphoma.  They are hopeful since she has been battling this for the last few years but there may be financial difficulties to come.
- Please pray for Zach, teenage son of a co-worker of Sheri Doctor.  he is paralyzed from a dirt bike accident last week.  This week he will be moved to Mary Free Bed.
- Pray for co-workers.  Some are very unhappy and unkind to others; some have recently been let go from their jobs unexpectedly.
- Linda Bergman requests prayer for the family of Jessica Heerenga, as it has been 2 years since her disappearance.
- Reyes wants us to pray for several unruly and rude passengers on his bus, including some who are Christians behaving in an un-Christianlike manner.
- Pray for the Nepal earthquake victims and their families
- Please pray for Duane's continued healing as he starts physical therapy this week.
- Terry Lacy injured his knee at work and feared it was going to be a serious injury; however, he was healed by the very next day!
- Patti Lacy praises God for giving her His peace about her upcoming surgery.  Pray that the surgery will be an amazing success.
- Pray for the "Saturday in the Park" event on May 9 at McGraft Park.

- Pray for "disagreeable" pastors who are having trouble being a shepherd for God's flock.

- Pray for churches without pastors and their search.  May God bring the right shepherd.

- Pray for our classis meeting on Thursday, April 30.

- Pray for Pastor Matt's friends Joe and Rachel and their unborn child, Jack.  Complications before birth can be quite unnerving.

-- 

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

The theologian Karl Barth was once asked by a student to summarize the most important points of all of his writings.  He said, "Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so."  Of all the things that he could think of Barth points out the fact that knowing that Jesus loves him is the most important point that a person can glean from all of his theology books.  

It sounds so simple that we might dismiss it too quickly.  How unnatural is it that Jesus loves us despite knowing exactly who we really are?  Doesn't he have any taste?  Where are his standards?  In all of our brokenness, dysfunction, betrayal, and selfishness, Jesus says, "I still love you! Do you know that?  I-Love-You!"

May you grab hold of God's unimaginable grace that has grabbed hold of us. Remember that Jesus loves you.

1. Noteworthy Events

- FRIDAY - Pray for Muskegon - Take time on this Friday to lift up in prayer to our God the needs in our community, church, county, state, nation, and world.  Remember that your prayers matter!

- SUNDAY - The Next Steps Class meets at church after worship.  Get a clearer look at Celebration and what your next steps may be here.  We will have lunch first in the Oasis room.  Contact Pastor Matt if you would like to attend.

- SUNDAY, Adult Sunday School, 9:00AM in the Nursery.  Join us as we journey through Corinth.

- SUNDAY - The Seekers Small Group meets in the Oasis Room after worship.

- May 3 - "Caring For Aging Parents" - Join us on Sunday at 9:00AM for this special Adult Sunday School class.
- May 9 - Saturday in the Park, Noon-5:00PM - This event in McGraft Park links together area churches and non-profit organizations with the goal of meeting the many needs of our community.  Our Praise Band will play and we will hand out ice cream and cookies!  Doesn't that sound awesome?

2.  Youth Ministries

- TONIGHT, Youth Ministries at Calvin Church, 6:30-8:00PM - (ages 4 years to 8th grade)  Little Peeps =  Lesson "Going Home"; GEMS = Lesson: "Change of Heart", Craft: Earth Day Craft!; Cadets = Oriole Bird Feeder; Middle School = Lesson "Is the Old Testament More Important than the New Testament?"; 

- SUNDAY, High School Youth Group at Calvin Church, 6:00-8:00PM.  Starts with dinner!

- May 15, Paintball at Grace Adventures.  Contact Brian Kingshot for more info.

3. Sunday - How many times have you read something that Jesus said only to respond with, "Wow, that is hard to do!  How am I ever going to follow that command?"  With that in mind, we start our next series on Sunday, "Things I Wish Jesus Never Said."  (Matthew 7:1-5)

4. Glenside Community News

- Dumpster Day - Saturday, May 16, 8am - 12 noon.  Dump your junk for free in the city dumpsters lined up near the entrance to McGraft Park. No yard waste or hazardous waste, please! Be prepared to show your driver's license as proof of residency.

- Glenside Yard Sale - Saturday, June 6.  Every year for the last 20 years, over 60 homes participate in this event that draws hundreds of shoppers to Glenside.  Contact Pastor Matt to see how you can help!  

5. BOOKS! - Sunday is the last day to pick up the extra library books off the table in the entryway.  Check out other books in our library too!

6. Prayers  

- Brian and Sue Vredevoogd asked for prayers for their friend Frank whose cancer has returned.  They ask for God's wisdom for Frank and his family as they deal the road ahead.

- Pray for friends who battle mental illness.

- Duane Gray continues to have tests done on his eye and thyroid gland.

- Congratulations to Cody and Morgan Evans at the birth of Michael Grady Evans on Saturday.  He is 6lbs,15 oz, 19.5 inches. 

- Pray for healing within family relationships, for some a little at a time.  We celebrate the baby steps towards renewal.

- Pray for those who are worn out and broken.  May God be their strength and also give them strength.

- Pray for wounded hearts that God would bring healing.

- Pray for the many people who have lost loved ones this year.  May the grief and pain not linger long and become less intense as the days go by.

- Pray for Jim Espinoza as he has hand surgery planned for April 27.

- Pray for Patti Lacy who has been cleared for knee surgery on May 5.

- Praise God for all of the blessings he gives you every day.  

- Pray for our guests the past few weeks.  May God help them along their journey to grow closer to him and to his people.

- Pray for Harold West's friend who has stage 2 pancreatic cancer
- Pray for the unspoken issues in our lives that we need God's guidance and direction to resolve.
- Pray for Celebration's construction project.

- Bob Jackson gives thanks to God for all of the ex-offenders who have been placed in jobs to start a new lease on life.

-- 

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 - April 15

Tax Day!  The rule is that everyone wants the benefits from the taxes but no one wants to pay them.  Government is not cheap or free.  Neither is ministry.  May we remember that when we support both with our money.  Also, today we think of all of the CPAs we know and love.  May they get some needed time off after today!  Hang in there Steve and Ranae!

1. Noteworthy Events

- SUNDAY, Adult Sunday School, 9:00AM in the Nursery.  Join us as we journey through Corinth.

- SUNDAY - The Mosaic Small Group meets in the Oasis Room after worship.

- April 24 - Pray for Muskegon - Take time on this Friday to lift up to God in prayer the needs in our community, county, state, nation, and world.  Your prayers matter!

- April 26 - The Next Steps Class meets at church after worship.  Get a clearer look at Celebration and what your next steps may be here.  We will have lunch first in the Oasis room.

- May 9 - Saturday in the Park - We will be part of a great event in McGraft Park to link together area churches and non-profit organizations with the goal of meeting the needs of our community.  Our Praise Band will play and we will hand out ice cream and cookies!  Doesn't that sound awesome?  

2.  Youth Ministries
- TONIGHT, Youth Ministries at Calvin Church, 6:30-8:00PM - (ages 4 years to 8th grade)  Little Peeps =  Lesson "God's Wonderful Surprise"; GEMS = Lesson: "Forgiven and Free!"  Craft: Mod Podge Tile Coasters.  Practice for GEMS Sunday!; Cadets = Pinewood Derby!  Finally we race!; Middle School = Lesson "Who Wrote the Bible, God or Humans?"
- SUNDAY, GEMS Sunday - Contact Courtney Kingshott for more details.

- SUNDAY, High School Youth Group at Calvin Church, 6:00-8:00PM.  Starts with dinner!

3. Sunday - Lewis Smedes wrote, "When you forgive someone for hurting you, you perform spiritual surgery inside your soul."  Aren't you ready for the "Forgiveness App"?  (Matthew 6:12, 14-15; Matthew 18:21-35)

4. Glenside Community News

- TONIGHT - Glenside Neighborhood meeting, 7:00 pm in the McGraft Park Community Building. All neighbors are invited. Commissioner Byron Turnquist and Officer Josh DeHoag regularly attend these meetings, too, in case you have something to discuss with them. 

- Dumpster Day - Saturday, May 16, 8am - 12 noon.  Dump your junk for free in the city dumpsters lined up near the entrance to McGraft Park. No yard waste or hazardous waste, please! Be prepared to show your driver's license as proof of residency.

- Glenside Yard Sale - Saturday, June 6.  Every year for the last 20 years, over 60 homes participate in this event that draws hundreds of shoppers to Glenside.  Contact Pastor Matt to see how you can help!  

5. BOOKS! - Did you know that our church library has too many books?  SO, we have placed many of these books on a table in the entryway for anyone to take home.  They will be available for the next 2 weeks.  Enjoy!

6. Prayers  

- Pray for wounded hearts that God would bring healing.

- Pray for Wayne Kittle at the death of his uncle yesterday.

- Pray for the many people who have lost loved ones this year.

- Pray for Jim Espinoza as he has hand surgery planned for April 27.

- Thank God for a safe trips and great memories vacations last week.

- Praise God for all of the blessings he gives you every day.  

- Pray for our guests the past few weeks.  May God help them along their journey to grow closer to him and to his people.

- Pray for the incarcerated men and women in our nation.
- Pray for Harold West's friend who has stage 2 pancreatic cancer
- Pray for the unspoken issues in our lives that we need God's guidance and direction to resolve.
- Pray for relational conflicts to be resolved and peace to be restored.
- Pray for those who are recovering from recent surgeries.
- Pray for Celebration's construction project.
- Pray for Patti Lacy as she awaits her knee surgery on May 5.

- Pray that God will use us all to serve others, and that He will put us where He wants us to be.
- Bob Jackson gives thanks to God for all of the ex-offenders who have been placed in jobs to start a new lease on 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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