Celebrate LIFE Ministries at Celebration Community Church

02/02/2022

In this Week 3 of GriefShare:

•You’ll learn helpful goals to set on your journey of grief
•How to deal with those who try to rush you through your grief
•How long the journey of grief typically lasts

It's never too late to join us. Class begins tonight at 6:30. You can attend either online or in-person. Register here to join us for the online class:

https://www.griefshare.org/groups/144693

01/12/2022

If you, or someone you know, is dealing with grief, please encourage them to sign up for our upcoming GriefShare class - Wednesdays, from January 19th through April 13th, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Contact the church office at (717) 432-5662 to register for in-person classes, or click here to register to take the class online: https://www.griefshare.org/groups/144693

GriefShare participants share personal stories of grief recovery

01/06/2022

GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group designed to help you build your life after losing a loved one. Our group is led by caring people who have experienced grief and and want to help you through the difficult days ahead.

We know it hurts and we want to help.

Join us Wednesday evenings, from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, beginning January 19th through April 20th. Childcare will be available. Cost for the seminar is $20.00, solely to cover the cost of the required books. Contact the church office at (717) 432-5662 to register for in-person classes, or click this link to register to take the seminar online:

https://www.griefshare.org/groups/144693

12/27/2021

Surviving the Holidays is a 2-hour event for people grieving a loved one’s death. At this seminar, you’ll learn how to deal with the many emotions grieving people often face during the holidays. Will you join us on December 29th at 6:30? For more information or to register, contact the church office at 717-432-5662. You may also register to take the alternative online class option here: https://www.griefshare.org/holidays/events/40854

12/15/2021

Did you know our church is hosting a one-time seminar this evening, from 6:30 - 8:30, for people struggling with grief this holiday season? If Christmas is tough for you, attend our Surviving the Holidays event: https://www.griefshare.org/leaderzone/my/holiday_events/40853 or call the church office at 717-432-5662.

12/14/2021

Wondering how you will survive these next few weeks surrounding Christmas? God has a plan for this pain. Join us for a special Surviving the Holidays seminar. Seminar will be held on December 15th, and again on December 29th. Call Celebration Community Church for more information or visit: https://www.griefshare.org/s?coordinates=%2840.08652379999999%2C+-77.03341790000002%29&type=surviving_holidays&radius=150&search=17019

12/08/2021

Facing grief this holiday season? You are not alone. In fact, we’re planning a gathering for grieving people to talk about what to expect this season and to learn how to deal with the many emotions brought on by the holidays. Will you join us? Find out more here: December 15th and 29th; register to take the seminar online https://www.griefshare.org/holidays/events/40853
https://www.griefshare.org/holidays/events/40854
or call the church office at (717) 432-5662 for information on how to register for the in-person class.

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12/07/2021

Facing grief this holiday season? You are not alone. In fact, we’re planning a gathering for grieving people to talk about what to expect this season and to learn how to deal with the many emotions brought on by the holidays. Will you join us? Find out more here: December 15th and 29th; register online https://www.griefshare.org/holidays/events/40853
https://www.griefshare.org/holidays/events/40854
or call the church office at (717) 432-5662 for information on how to register for the in-person class.

04/15/2021

has a devotional today that could help those of us struggling and suffering.

Today's Reading: Exodus 5:15-21

Exodus 5:15 (ESV) "Then the foremen of the people of Israel came and cried to Pharaoh,..."

"It's just too hard." Just about anything can cause us to utter these words: job loss, relationship strain, death, depression, anxiety or just life itself.

In today's passage, the Israelites expressed the same sentiment. In fact, their reality was more than hard, it was impossible. Moses had gone to Pharaoh, asking him to let God's people go. Pharaoh didn't just refuse the request, he retaliated. He forced the people to work harder to meet impossible requirements.

What is our initial response when things get too hard? We complain. And that's what the foremen did. First they accused Pharaoh of being harsh. (Exodus 5:15) Then when Pharaoh didn't change his mind, (Exodus 5:17-18) they criticized Moses. (Exodus 5:20-21) I think if we were making those bricks, we would agree with them - Moses promised to save them, but he had only made their lot worse!

How many times have we been going through life when circumstances turn sour? Our hearts want things to be "fair." We wonder, Why? and we tell God, "This is just too hard."

The enemy likes to creep in during this time and fill our minds with doubt. If you are tempted, like me, to tell God this is just too hard, let me offer some hope from the book of Romans. Romans 5:1-5 is a powerful passage, but I love these verses. "... we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame,..." (Romans 5:3-5). Suffering does not mean we are out of God's will nor does it mean God has left us. We have hope because our unique suffering is in God's hands.

When life feels too hard it could be because we are focusing more on the crisis than on Christ. Looking to God's Word during times of great suffering will help us realize God's plan is still going forward (as we will see in our study through Exodus) even in the midst of suffering. Looking to God means we don't try to figure out the why. Instead, we learn to trust God in the unknowns.

God says in our weakness, He is made strong. (2 Corinthians 12:9-10) Friend, if life feels too hard, lean deeper into God today and let Him carry you through this season. Stay close to Him. Pour out your heart and let Him comfort you as only He can.

Read the devotional here - https://myf5.co/497147

03/15/2021

A good book has ups and downs. The most beautiful stories are those that show some of the most difficult trials and tribulations, with one key facet - survival. And there is only one true source from where that survival comes...

02/25/2021