COME BACK STRONGER | WEEK 7
“Back to normal.” We’ve all said those words countless times over the last few weeks - but what if God has something more than “normal” for our church? The New Testament tells the story of the early Church and some of its defining characteristics. Despite setbacks - both spiritual and physical - the church was able to thrive and grow. What if this could be true of your family, your marriage, even our church, today? What if challenges and setbacks didn’t allow us to come back “normal”, but come back stronger
Come Back Stronger.
WEEKLY GIVING STATISTICS
(Fiscal Year Began June 1, 2020)
Last Week Weekly Need YTD
$1,965 $2,533 $6,499
OUTDOOR WORSHIP FAMILY SERVICE
AT THE CENTER CHURCH ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 AT 10AM
Join us!
GOOD TO KNOW:
Practice Social Distancing
Bring a mask if you prefer to do so even though we will be meeting outdoors
Hand sanitizer will be provided
At this time we are not be able to facilitate our CenterKids ministry in a physical way;
activity bags will be available
The playground area will be open; parental supervision is required
Restrooms by the main entrance of the building will be accessible (doors propped)
In case of rain: experience The Center Church’s first ever Drive-In Worship Service!
NOT READY TO JOIN US IN PERSON?
WE ARE CONTINUING OUR ONLINE WORSHIP SERVICE ON SUNDAYS, 10:00AM.
WATCH ON centergr.com/live OR centergr.online.church.
FYI: WORSHIP SONG LYRICS ARE LISTED AT centergr.com/lyrics
HOME CHURCHES:
Interested in getting connected to a Home Church?
Contact office@centergr.com for details.
SMALL GROUPS:
*DUE TO SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES (COVID-19):
PLEASE CHECK OUR ONLINE RESOURCES; SOME OF OUR SMALL GROUPS MAY BE MEETING DIGITALLY.
Visit centergr.com/nextsteps for more info.
CENTER STUDENTS MINISTRY:
Update coming soon!
Questions? Please contact lindsey@centergr.com
OPPORTUNITIES
HOPE UNEXPECTED:
The Center Church takes part in the Hope Unexpected Ministry.
Please contact office@centergr.com if you are interested in serving. We’ll get you connected!
HAND2HAND MINISTRY:
Any questions? Please contact office@centergr.com for more info,
or email Jodi at Hand2Hand Byron Center at hand2handbc@gmail.com directly.
DAVID DOERNER | FRONTLINE TEACHING AND GROUPS PASTOR
‘MARKETPLACE MULTIPLIERS- PURPOSE OVER PAYCHECK’
KEY PASSAGES:
Matthew 18:18-22 NIV
18 “Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. 19 “Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. 20 For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”
The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant
21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” 22 Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.
Ephesians 4:1 NIV
Unity and Maturity in the Body of Christ
4 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.
WORSHIP SONGS/LYRICS:
‘Great Things’
Come let us worship our King
Come let us bow at His feet
He has done great things
See what our Savior has done
See how His love overcomes
He has done great things
He has done great things
Oh, hero of Heaven, You conquer the grave
You free every captive and break every chain
Oh God, You have done great things
We dance in Your freedom, awake and alive
Oh Jesus, our Savior, Your name lifted high
Oh God, You have done great things
You've been faithful through every storm
You'll be faithful forevermore
You have done great things
And I know You will do it again
For Your promise is "Yes and amen"
You will do great things
God, You do great things
Oh, hero of Heaven, You conquer the grave
You free every captive and break every chain
Oh God, You have done great things
We…
‘Holy Spirit’
There's nothing worth more
That could ever come close
No thing can compare
You're our living hope
Your presence, Lord
I've tasted and seen
Of the sweetest of loves
Where my heart becomes free
And my shame is undone
Your presence, Lord
Holy Spirit, You are welcome here
Come flood this place and fill the atmosphere
Your glory, God, is what our hearts long for
To be overcome by Your presence, Lord
Your presence, Lord
There's nothing worth more
That could ever come close
No thing can compare
You're our living hope
Your presence, Lord
I've tasted and seen
Of the sweetest of loves
Where my heart becomes free
And my shame is undone
Your presence, Lord
Holy Spirit, You are welcome here
Come flood this place and fill the atmosphere
Your glory, God, is what our hearts long for…
‘LORD, I Need You’
Lord, I come, I confess
Bowing here I find my rest
Without You I fall apart
You're the One that guides my heart
Lord, I need You, oh, I need You
Every hour I need You
My one defense, my righteousness
Oh God, how I need You
Where sin runs deep Your grace is more
Where grace is found is where You are
Where You are, Lord, I am free
Holiness is Christ in me
Lord, I need You, oh, I need You
Every hour I need You
My one defense, my righteousness
Oh God, how I need You
So teach my song to rise to You
When temptation comes my way
When I cannot stand I'll fall on You
Jesus,…