[1 Thessalonians 5:16-18] 16 Always be joyful. 17 Never stop praying. 18 Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.

1. Rejoice Always

• Joy is not a feeling — it’s a mindset.

• Rooted in who God is, not what’s happening.

• Confidence that God is good, near, and working.

  
  “My joy may be in you… that your joy may be full.” — John 15:11

  Even in suffering, Paul found joy in knowing Christ. Joy is spiritual, not circumstantial.

2. Pray Continually

• Prayer is connection, not just conversation.

• Live with awareness of God’s presence.

• Whisper “Help me,” “Thank you,” or “I trust You” anytime.
  
  Prayer should be our first response, not a last resort.

3. Give Thanks in All Circumstances

• Not for all things, but in all things.

• Gratitude shifts focus from lack to presence.

• Jesus endured the cross for the joy set before Him—our reconciliation.
  
  Because we could never keep God’s covenant through the law, God made a new covenant through Jesus.
  He made it with Himself—perfect, eternal, and unbreakable.
  This is the Good News. This is what we can always be thankful for.

• Saturdays from 9am-12pm @ 3rd Space: Over the top hospitality in a fun and sometimes fast-paced environment. If you are you teachable and a team player would you consider serving with us? Reach out to Pastor Dan for more info or to volunteer. 717.201.9439 or contact@commongroundcn.org

• Sundays @ Dinner Church: Want to help prepare or serve food and are able to work well with a team? Reach out to Pastor Dan: 717.201.9439 or contact@commongroundcn.org

• Dinner Clean-up tasks: Please don’t rush anyone.

  • For all tables that were used - the table cloth needs removed and put in the hamper to be washed

  • Note chairs that need wiped down - wipe with a wet dish rag (kitchen crew can get you one)

  • Chairs are folded and put up on the tables to make mopping and sweeping easier

  • Coffee Pot taken to kitchen to be washed

  • Coffee area wiped down and straightened up

  • Floors need swept

  • Trash cans need emptied and trash taken to the trash bins outside

  • Toilet and sink needs cleaned

  • Cones at the Fire Dept need brought in (At the request of the Fire Dept, we mark off the parking spaces behind the Fire Dept to keep people from parking there).

  • Dishes need washed