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Nicaragua Vision Trip: March 6-14
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December 18, 2009
Holiday service schedule
Common Ground will hold Christmas Eve services at our Midtown location (4550 N. Illinois Street) at 5:30 pm and 7 pm on Thursday, December 24. While children’s ministry will not be provided, children of all ages are encouraged to participate in this shortened service.  
 
We will not hold a 7 pm service on Sunday, December 27. We hope you will plan to join us for one of our morning services that day.
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Free Christmas music
Free MP3 downloads of classic Christmas songs are now available on our website. While the songs are classic, they are Common Ground arrangements that were recorded during our services in December 2005.
 
From rocking out to Angels We Have Heard On High to the gentle ballad Away in a Manger, we hope you enjoy this collection of free MP3 downloads located on our new Media page. 
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Nicaragua Vision Trip: March 6-14

Join us for a vision trip to Poneloya, Nicargua, March 6-14. Members of Common Ground have been engaged in building a relationship with the community of Poneloya, Nicargua in partnership with Nicaragua Resource Network. Groups from Common Ground have traveled to Poneloya to work alongside Tabernaculo Agua Viva, which means Church of Living Water. Be sure to check out the video below from CGCC’s Vision Trip to Nicaragua in the Summer of 2009.  

 

Below are some additional trip details:

- Estimated cost $1000

- Application and deposit deadline is January 11

- 15 Spots available

- A passport is required

- Visa: required (details at team meetings)

- Immunizations: Hepatitis A and B, Typhoid, Malaria medication

 
Not sure if a vision trip is for you? Learn more by downloading our Vision Trip FAQs.
 
Don’t let finances keep you from applying or pursuing the trip opportunity. House Church funds are available for visions trips, and the request form can be downloaded here.
 
For more information, visit the Nicaragua Vision Trip page and download a trip application here. For more information, send us an email.
 
Nicaragua vision trip video - Summer 2009
 
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Snow closings
In the event of inclement weather, you can check the following for service cancellations:
  • Our website – www.cground.org. 
  • On television – closing announcements will run on RTV6.
  • On the office phone – we’ll record a message stating services are cancelled at 317.251.1494.
  • In the yard – for those who make it all the way to the building at Midtown or the school at CGCC-West, we’ll place signs in the yard announcing that services are cancelled.

If Common Ground decides to have services despite the snow, please be prepared for a longer or more challenging walk when parking. For those attending our Midtown services, please take extra care to not block driveways and remember that the parking lot should be reserved for visitors, those who are unable to walk long distances, and families with small children.

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Last call for Redistribute
We live in a world today where there is enough. Enough clothes, medicine, food, clean water and hope. Hope is a word that implies things will be better tomorrow than they were today, and the reality is that for the majority of the world, tomorrow will not be any better than today.
 
We want to invite you to join us on this journey of redistribution. Redistribution is the opportunity to not add to your budget or expenses, but rather to reassign your resources. God is freeing the world from consumerism and poverty at the same time. Let us participate in that freedom that Christ desires to bring.
 
To learn more about Redistribute, download our catalog. You can also pick up a catalog and giving envelope in the Information Center at Midtown or at the Information Table at CGCC-West. The deadline for contributions is Sunday, December 27.
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Quick updates
Advent
How will we prepare ourselves for Christmas so that we don't miss Jesus? Click here for our Advent Resources.
 
Church Office Holiday Closing
The church office will close for the Christmas holiday at the end of the day on Wednesday, December 23 and will reopen on Monday, January 4. Volunteers, such as teachers and house churches scheduled to clean, should plan ahead to ensure they have the materials they need and alarm codes prior to the end of day on Wednesday, December 23. Have questions about building access during the holidays? Please contact the church office.
 
Have you moved?
If you’ve moved this year, please update your address.
 
End of Year Giving - Postmarked by December 31
If you would like to make a year-end contribution, please be aware that any tithes or offerings you would like included on your 2009 giving statement must be postmarked by December 31. Consistent with strict IRS laws & regulations, contributions postmarked after December 31 will be considered a 2010 donation. Contribution letters will be mailed to each contributor after the new year.
 
Intro to Common Ground
Intro to Common Ground is an opportunity for those who are new to CG to learn about the vision, values and story of our community. The next gathering is Tuesday, January 5 at 6 pm. Attendance is limited and a light dinner and childcare are provided. Follow this link to register.
 
Mark Your Calendars...
To learn more, please see the article above. 
  • Church Office Closes - end of day December 23
  • Christmas Eve Services at 5:30 pm & 7 pm - December 24
  • No 7 pm service - December 27 
  • Redistribute Deadline - December 27
  • Postmark Deadline for 2009 Contributions - December 31
  • Church Office Reopens - January 4
  • Intro to Common Ground - January 5
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