Common Ground Christian Church - Tampa

July 30, 2010
This Weekend: Rooted: A Study in James



What does it take to be close to God? Why does it seem like some people are so close to God and others struggle to gain God’s attention? Is it even really possible to be “close” to God?

Intimacy with God is something God desires for all people. God desires for us to know Him the way He knows us. We need to be reminded that God loves us deeply and that there are clear obstacles that hinder our intimacy with God. 

Join us at 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM this Sunday and see how we can “dram near to God.”
Weekly Update

Backpack Attack Tampa Report
This is the final week to support Backpack Attack Tampa. We will be collecting all on-line gifts by Aug. 1 so that we can purchase and order all of the supplies. Currently we have raised enough for 1,000 backpacks and supplies. To help us finish strong, please click here. 

We will host the Backpack Attack Tampa on Aug. 7th from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Please help make this event a huge success for the urban corridor of Tampa. 
 
Student Ministry Luncheon
Calling all student ministry families - parents and students, and volunteers - currently involved or interested! We will be having a luncheon on Aug. 15th from 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM  to talk about next steps for our student ministry and the next steps we are planning on taking as a church for our student’s and their families. To RSVP, click hereand send your name and how many will be attending lunch. RSVP’s must be received by Aug. 13th. 

Recreation Night
Rec Night not meet this week. 



Angelfood: High Quality Food for Discounted Prices
Have you checked out Angelfood and their products? You can order online or Sunday mornings at Common Ground. Click here to get to know Angelfood Ministries. 

Julie Scott’s Announcement (July 25, 2010)

I wanted to share the announcement from Common Ground this AM concerning Julie and Mike Scott. 

This summer has been one of great growth for us. Everything points that through all the vacations, mission teams, VBS, sports and arts camps and every thing else, God is growing us as a church and as individuals.

It is our goal as a church - “to pursue life as family through Jesus.” We try to do that thru worship, small groups - but most practically as friends. We want to be able to count on each other and journey together as best we can. 

Many of you already know, Mike and Julie Scott. They have been with us since the beginning of common ground. They have helped us take great steps in ministry to help make us who we are today. But today, I need to announce that Mike and Julie and movie to Anderson, IN where Mike has accepted a role for Anderson University. This has been something they have prayed about and got a call as late as Wednesday to find out they have been accepted. 

This is a great step for them. I am proud to see them take their next steps as a family. We have shared together and prayed together. This has been something they have wanted for a long time. And in this economy, getting the job you want is sometimes hard to find. 

Mike and Julie will be greatly missed, but you must also know, this is not simply a moment of loss, this is a day of opportunity. Mike and Julie are seizing this opportunity to do what is right for the kingdom of God and so must Common Ground. 

It is always hard to see people leave the local church - whether volunteer or staff. But I can tell you that God is up to something here at Common Ground. I have been walking this journey with our staff and God is re-ordering our steps and path so that we can become the church that God desires. In the coming weeks you will get to hear about what God is doing and meet who God is bringing to Common Ground. We all need to be focused on what God is doing and who God is bringing to Common ground. Matter of fact - He brought you to Common Ground. 

Danny Schaffner
Lead Pastor
In This IssueThis Weekend: Rooted - A study thru the book of JamesWeekly Update: Rec Night, Sports and Arts Camp, etcJulie Scott’s AnnouncementOnline GivingBackpack Attack TampaVital StatsWant to Make an Online Donation?

Common Ground now accepts on-line giving. To make an online donation, use our merchant account byclicking here. 



Backpack Attack Tampa

Help us finish strong this week. We have raised enough money to provide about 250 backpacks with supplies and 500 reams of paper. Our goal is 2,500 backpacks with supplies and 5,000 reams of paper. 

THIS IS THE WEEK TO MAKE IT HAPPEN!

Reminder: 
$20 = 1 backpack full of supplies and 2 reams of paper.

To make a donation, please go to the website by
clicking here. 

Vital Stats
July Report

From time to time it is good to give a snapshot of Common Ground’s growth and needs. Here are some statistics that help show how God is growing us. These statistics do not include outside gifts that come from other supporters and churches who are helping Common Ground grow. 

July Total Attendance Average Per Week
217

July Total Attendance
868

2nd Quarter Weekly Offering Average
$3836

July Average Weekly Offering
$2951

Weekly Budgeted Goal
$5000

July Baptism
Selena Alicea
Common Ground
an urban, multi-ethnic church