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Common Ground Church Community & Connecting Life Church are working together in a partnership from our building in
North Lima, Ohio. We are blessed by the opportunity to gather together in weekly Worship on Sunday mornings at 11am, led by Pastor Mike Hileman. This partnership is providing us with the opportunity to serve, learn, and grow together, incorporating traditions and activities of both churches. Come Grow With Us! |
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INVITATION TO WORSHIP ~ AUGUST 26, 2020
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Pastor Mike
July 30, 2020 |
Words from Pastor Mike
August 12, 2020 |
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Announced in the Scoop on
May 28, 2020: 
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Announced July 16, 2020
Brothers and Sisters of CGCC & CLC,
On Wednesday, July 15, 2020, Governor Mike DeWine addressed the State of Ohio regarding where we are with the Coronavirus. In this address, Governor DeWine called for Ohio citizens to once again take every precaution to stop the spread of this virus that is increasing at a rapid rate. His address caused the leadership of CLC & CGCC to honestly evaluate what steps we should take to properly respond to the call to help protect one another, our families, our neighborhoods, and our communities from this virus. I want to share my genuine thanks to the CGCC Session and the CLC Elders for their honest, loving, and gracious dialogue. There were many different thoughts, strategies, and opinions that were shared, including wise words from Colin Snyder! His perspective makes me so proud of him as a young man. Jill Snyder said it best, “In this situation, everyone is right.” None of us want to stop our large group public worship, even for a short season, but the majority of the leadership believes it is appropriate to: Use the Online Worship platform ONLY, for at least two weeks. During these two weeks, the Elders & Session will evaluate the direction the State of Ohio and CDC points us in, with the hope that we can reconvene public worship sooner rather than later. We will also take this time to reconstruct the sanctuary seating to ensure that everyone can be at a comfortable distance. We will also be looking at possible alternatives, such as outdoor worship. Please know, we are NOT shutting down small group ministries. Groups 10 or less are still welcome to join. However, we strongly advise that masks be worn, and that LifeGroups & Bible Studies practice 6 feet social distancing. We are aware that there are many different opinions and thoughts regarding the virus, the government, and decisions leaders make. Let us maintain our unity and love for one another as Paul called the church in Rome to. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:10-12 We ask that each of us carry the banner of Jesus in our speech, actions, and service. We look forward to worshiping together online Sunday morning at 11:00am on Facebook Live. Blessings to you all! In Christ’s service, Pastor Mike, CLC Elders & CGCC Session |