April 11, 2008

1.	Are you new to Common Ground?
2.	Common Ground KidsGames 2008 needs you!
3.	Family Life Weekend to Remember: May 2-4
4.	Yellow bags
5.	Quick Updates

Who We Are

House Churches

New to Common Ground and wondering what our church is all about? Want to join a House Church? Over the past several months, we have been reworking our “Membership Class” and “House Church Orientation.” These are now available as a combined class during our Training and Equipping weekends. Intro to Common Ground and House Church will first be offered April 25 and 26.

Intro to Common Ground (Friday, 6 pm to 8:30 pm) is for anyone new to Common Ground, including those who are already in a house church, but have not attended the former Membership Class. During this time we will provide an overview of the mission, goals and vision of our church. We will also discuss tangible ways in which individuals can partner with the mission of our church.

Intro to House Church (Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm) provides a broader understanding of why we value house churches and will prepare attendees for a launch of a new house church. Intro to House Church is an intentional, philosophical shift from the former House Church Orientation. In the past, we have simply sent an interested person into an existing house church based on where they live or what days they can meet. What we have found is that this has the potential to disrupt the culture of the existing groups because there is no relational connection prior to the new person joining. This has frustrated both the groups and the individuals attempting to make a connection. So, we are attempting some new strategies to help incorporate new people into our groups. This will include both starting new groups with interested people as well as a more formal introduction to house church that will allow interested people to be able to enter existing groups with clearer expectations and a better understanding of what house church is about. While there is no perfect system, we are trying to be more responsible in shepherding our network of house churches and integrating new people.

You can register for Intro to Common Ground, Intro to House Church or both via our website. If you have questions, contact Nate at nate@cground.org.

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We’re looking for skilled and unskilled adults who are willing to share the love of Jesus Christ with children from our church and the surrounding neighborhoods. Common Ground KidsGames serves kids ages 6-14 by providing a full day program that incorporates sports, music, learning about Jesus and much, much more! KidsGames will kickoff on Sunday, June 15 at Conseco Fieldhouse and close on Friday, June 20 at IUPUI Track and Field Stadium.

Common Ground KidsGames can use your time and talents in a variety of ways. We have many different opportunities, each with a varying time commitment. Can’t serve during the day? No problem! We have opportunities for evening service as well. In addition to your time, KidsGames could also use your financial support. Please click below to explore your options and let us know how you'd like to serve.

KidsGames - I want to help!

Thank you in advance for your help and prayers for KidsGames 2008. Registration forms for kids will be available shortly. Have questions or suggestions? Please contact Amy at amyeileentenney@gmail.com.

The Family Life "Weekend to Remember" conference has been attended by many of our staff and elders and is strongly recommended for all married and engaged couples. Whether you are looking for deeper purpose for your life together or facing challenges you’re just not sure you’re strong enough to overcome, this conference is designed to restore your vision of what it looks like to pursue a marriage that works. The Indianapolis conference is scheduled for May 2-4. More information and registration details can be found at www.familylife.com/weekend.

Common Ground is working with Shepherd Community to help bridge the gap of hunger in Indianapolis. Food supplies at Shepherd are low, and Common Ground hopes you will step up to help fill their food pantry. Yellow bags are available this week in the Welcome Center at Midtown and at the Information Table at CGCC-West. Please take a yellow bag and fill it with non-perishable food items and toiletries. A suggested shopping list is included in each bag.

The food will be collected at both our Midtown and West sites through Sunday, April 27. If you are unable to meet this deadline, or would like to visit Shepherd to learn more about what they do, you may also take your bag directly to Shepherd Community at 4107 E. Washington St. 46201. Common Ground is unable to accept bags after the April 27 deadline.

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Vision Trip Information Meeting
An informational meeting for our upcoming vision trip to Flagstaff, Arizona will take place in the conference room following the 11 am service on April 27 at our Midtown location. If you are interested in being a part of this team, please join us for this brief meeting. Want to check out other upcoming trips? Visit our website.

CGCC-West Church in the Park - Save the Date!
Spring is here and on May 18, CGCC-West will hold its Sunday service at Eagle Creek Park. Be watching for more details regarding this outdoor worship gathering.

Baby Dedication
The next baby dedication for members of CGCC is May 4. If your child is between the ages of 0 and 18 months and you would like to participate, please register by contacting Shawn at 251-1494 or shawn@cground.org by April 25. For details, download an information sheet.

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