Homeless Helped in Westland, thank you!

On Friday night,  CommonGround girls from 8 local churches gathered at Connection Church to worship and have conversation.    Our outreach focus was the UnderCover Project helping the Lighthouse Mission Warming Center in Westland, MI get as many homeless people undercover this winter as possible.     God met needs in very practical ways that night:  143 blankets and 501 pairs of socks were collected.   Our next event is on Friday, April 16th -- hope to see you there!

Undercover Project

commonground is coming to Connection Church on Friday, Jan 15th @ 7pm.

What is CG?

• A cross denominational gathering of women ages 13-115


• Worshiping one God.


• Enjoying conversation over fantastic appetizers

CG is the ultimate girl night with a God focus.

Each CG has an external focus and this event is no different.  We'll be launching our Undercover Project.   It's simple...we want to get as many homeless people undercover as possible.   We're collecting blankets (gently used and new) and socks (preferably men's tube socks) that evening.  All items will be given to the Lighthouse Mission Warming Center in Westland, Michigan.

Our Goal:  500 blankets!

It's just not "blanket-hating" Grandma who wants you to give up your blankie...  :)

Bring them in that evening or into the church office M - F, 9am - 4pm this week before the event.   The blankets/socks will be delivered that evening to the warming center.

"I'm telling the solemn truth: Whenever you did one of these things to someone overlooked or ignored, that was me --- you did it to me. "  Matt 25:40  (MSG)

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Jan 15th Event: Worship Leader Announced...Holly Brown!

Since singing her first solo in church at the age of four, Holly has maintained an innate love for music and the body of Christ. She recalls her first worship leading experiences in children's church at the age of 12 along-side her now husband, James Brown. From the time they were teenagers, James and Holly have shared a passion to lead people into the presence of God. It is a deep desire of Holly's to see the beautiful diversity of ages, cultures and nations unite in the sole purpose of praising our Lord.  In college Holly studied music ministry and the Spanish language. She has a love and appreciation for any form of artistic expression, and expresses her own through interior and floral designs. 

Native to Texas, Holly and her family of 5 begin their 4th year in Canton, MI where she serves Connection Church alongside her husband. She is a full-time stay at home mother of 2 daughters, ages 5 & 2, and a 4 month old son. She's been married to her best friend and husband for 6 and 1/2 years.

Small Part in a Big Plan by a HUGE God.

Hi Girls! A few weeks ago, we announced the opportunity to serve at ODM -- food pantry located in Canton.  We were jazzed to serve arm and arm with other CG ladies.  How cool is it to play a small part in a big plan by a huge God?   It was VERY cool.  Close to 400 families were served that evening and we enjoyed every minute of it!    Ladies from Connection Church and Northridge came out to serve on commonground. 

Guess what?  We get to do it again!   Please join us on Thursday, December 17th at ODM anytime between 430pm and 8pm.    THANK YOU to all the ladies that came out -  you are awesome!



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CG OUTREACH: Thursday, Nov 12 !

Ladies,  we'll be meeting tomorrow at Open Door Ministry beginning at 430pm.  Several of you have asked if you can come later at 530pm (after work) and the answer is YES!   We're hoping to pink the place up!                         ODM: 4301 South Lilley Road  Canton, MI 48188

From the Pews to the Pavement

Hi Girls!  We are still hearing awesome things that are happening from the last time we gathered together for CommonGround.   I hope you have your calendars circled, marked, highlighted for Friday, January 15th @ 7pm for our next CG! 

Now that we have two CG gatherings under our belts,  its time for us to let our high heels take us into the community and really show what unity looks like.    In other words,  lets put some action to our passion and change our world!

Open Door Ministry, a food pantry that serves the community of Canton and surrounding areas has almost reached the incredible milestone of giving out 1 million pounds of food to people in need.  A million pounds!!???  Can you believe it?   Thats alot of food!   Steve Darr, the Director of ODM, sent out word this week that they are in need of help on Thursday nights until the remainder of the year.    

Lets throw some PINK around that place and link arm and arm with one another and serve!    We'll leave our denominational differences behind be girls who love God.  

    CG PINK NIGHTS at ODM. 

November 12  430pm -730pm

December 17  430pm - 730pm

Various roles need to be filled:
Food Runners, working the Computer Desk, Food Packers, Intake Runners, Cleaning, Radio Support

If you are able to participate in either of  these two events, please email us at commonground3855@gmail.com.  

Lets Pink it up!