Aug. 6, 2010
This Weekend: Rooted: A Study in James
Life is hard and patience is hard to come by. So, how do you have patience when life is hard? Why do I want patience when life is hard?
God is growing each of us. He desires for us to be close to Him and often times it is when life is hard that we lean on God the most.
Join us this week as we learn to have patience, trust God when life is hard, and recognize that God desires something greater to be gained in our lives.
Join us at 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM this Sunday.
Weekly Update
Aug. 7 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. 
Backpack Attack Tampa Report
We will host the Backpack Attack Tampa on Aug. 7th from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
- Volunteers need to report to Common Ground at 8:30 AM to the front doors.
- Doors will open to give away backpacks at 9:00 AM.
- We have been blessed to be able to give out 1,100 backpack with some supplies.
- Supplies will only last so long so get there as early as possible.
We are running short on supplies. Please feel free to bring by these supplies on Friday between 9 AM & 1 PM or Saturday AM between 8:00 AM & 9:00 AM. We are still in need of;
- Small Kleenex Boxes
- Hand Sanitizer
- Reams of Copy Paper
Children’s Ministry Meeting
All Children’s Ministry volunteers, already enlisted or interested in, are invited to our meeting on Aug. 11th at 7:00 PM at Common Ground. We will be planning for the fall and next steps within our Children’s Ministry.
Fall 2010 Community Groups:
Common Ground is beginning a message series on Sept. 19 called “Tangible Kingdom. We will have community groups to coincide with this study. If you would like to lead, host or participate in a group please email Chandra Lee, Director of Community Life at ChandraL@CommonGroundTampa.com or call 813-421-1292 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 813-421-1292 end_of_the_skype_highlighting to get more information.
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 here and 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.
In This Issue This Weekend: Rooted - A study thru the book of James Weekly Update: Backpack Attack Tampa, Children’s Ministry Meeting, Student Ministry Luncheon, etc… Online Giving Vital Stats Want to Make an Online Donation?
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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
