Welcome to Community Dinner!
We invite you to stay for a brief “Jesus Story”
at 5:30 with dessert to follow.
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Announcements & volunteer opportunities
Todays Bible reading and a link for a great Bible app
Discussion question(s) related to the reading
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Big News! God laid the groundwork for us to receive a building (34 Pennsylvania Ave) big enough to house everything we do under one roof. Nothing is 100% sure yet but we are excited. More details were released in this recent email blast.
Elder Induction Celebration & Family Potluck: Celebrate with us as we publicly induct Gary Ames as an elder of our church family. Wed November 4th, 6pm at the community center. This is potluck so bring a dish to share, hear Gary’s testimony, and revisit with us our mission and vision. See email invitation
Discipleship Groups: Grow, Connect, Fellowship. View all groups here.Email blasts: To receive Common Ground’s email blasts, send your name and email address to contact@commongroundcn.org.
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Contact Pastor Dan: contact@commongroundcn.org
Ministry to Youth: Mentor, disciple and build relationships.Thurs 7am-8:15am bus stop breakfast (3rd Space)
During the community dinners for 20 min Bible discussion.
3rd Space Ministry: Many different ways to serve with a fun & dedicated team.
Community Dinner: Help provide and or prepare meal items. Use this form
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Matt 6:1-7 When you do good deeds, don't try to show off. If you do, you won't get a reward from your Father in heaven.
2 When you give to the poor, don't blow a loud horn. That's what show-offs do in the synagogues and on the street corners, because they are always looking for praise. I can assure you that they already have their reward. 3 When you give to the poor, don't let anyone know about it.4 Then your gift will be given in secret. Your Father knows what is done in secret and will reward you.
5 When you pray, don't be like those show-offs who love to stand up and pray in the synagogues and on the street corners. They do this just to look good. I can assure you that they already have their reward. 6 When you pray, go into a room alone and close the door. Pray to your Father in private. He knows what is done in private and will reward you. 7 When you pray, don't talk on and on as people do who don't know God. They think God likes to hear long prayers. 8 Don't be like them. Your Father knows what you need even before you ask.
Discussion Question:
How can we recognize when our good deeds or prayers are motivated by a desire for people’s approval rather than a desire to honor God, and what can help us choose the right motive?
