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August 12, 2020
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What’s Happening at CG 08/12/2020

What’s Happening at CG?

 

A Note From Pastor Cowser

“Things that Money Can’t Buy”
Teach us to number our days so we can have a wise heart.
Psalm 90:12 (CEB)
I am sure you have heard the phrase: “Money can’t buy happiness.” In many ways, this has and will always be true. If you ask some of the world’s wealthiest people, they would more than likely agree that there is only so much that money can buy. Another thing that I believe we can add to the list of “things without a price tag” is time. The thing about time is that you can’t rewind it, you can’t fast forward it, and you can’t stop it. Time is a gift from God; therefore, we should treasure each moment that we have on earth. God gives each of us enough time to accomplish our purpose, but sadly, there are many stories of people who did not recognize the importance of time until it was too late.
William Penn, a 17th Century philosopher, once wrote: “Time is what we want most, but what we use worst.” Undoubtedly, we all want long and prosperous lives, but we must always remember to be grateful for each breath that we take. I believe if we live with that type of attitude, we will not only begin to prioritize things in a way that glorifies God, but we will experience a deep sense of purpose and fulfillment in life.
Blessings,
Pastor Cowser

COVID-19 Church Reopening Survey

Greetings Center Grove Family and Friends:

On behalf of the pastoral staff and church leaders, we pray that each of you are well. These are uncertain times, but our hope is in God – our Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer, who has promised to never leave us nor forsake us. Thank you for taking the time to respond to this survey regarding your thoughts on the church and COVID-19. This survey is intended as a tool for our church leaders to adapt as needed to assess the needs, concerns, and circumstances of our congregation, as they consider eventually reopening the church.

We ask that you take a few moments to complete the COVID-19 Church Reopening Survey by clicking the link below. If you have further questions, concerns or ideas, we invite you to provide that information at the end of the survey.
The survey deadline is August 16, 2020.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9TTHTBX

Sunday Morning Worship

August 16, 2020

Join us for Sunday Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. via Facebook Live on the Center Grove United Methodist Church Facebook page.

You can also join our live streaming worship service via the following media outlets:

Church Website:  http://centergroveumc.org/

 

 

 

Join the Pray Without Ceasing Ministry for prayer on the Prayer Line — Saturday, August 15th from 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. For we know, prayer changes things, circumstances, situations, and much more!

Prayer Line Dial In Information:
Dial In Number: 978-990-5000Access Code: 349017Hosted By:
The Pray Without Ceasing Ministry

 

 

 

 

 

Don’t forget to give your Tithes and Offerings! Your generosity enables Center Grove to continue to be the hope for our community and the world!

 

Here are Three Ways to Give:

1.) Visit the Center Grove website (www.centergroveumc.org), click on Stewardship, and then click the “Ready to Give” tab.

2.) If you prefer to mail your donation, you may send it to:
Center Grove United Methodist Church
P.O. Box 5957
Huntsville, AL 35814

3.) UMCgo is available for your Smartphone through Google Play, or IPhone through the App Store.
*Download the app; search for Center Grove (2969 State Rte 53, Huntsville, AL 35806); press the heart to Give!

 

Remember The Sick & Home-bound

Mrs. Evelyn Roberson
Mrs. Gladys Jacobs
Mrs. Madgie Jamar
Ms. Marjorie Ewing
Mrs. Cora King
Ms. Theresa Hope
Mrs. Zena Love Hill
Mr. Carl Bradley
Mrs. Barbara Baker
Mr. Bobby Readus
Mr. James Harris
Mr. Liona Langford, Jr.
Mrs. Ollie Gilliam

Words of Encouragement

 

 

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August 6, 2020
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What’s Happening at CG 08/06/2020

What’s Happening at CG?

 

A Note From Pastor Cowser

“Keep Growing, Keep Inviting”
May the Lord cause you to increase and enrich your love for each other and for everyone in the same way as we also love you. May the Lord cause your hearts to be strengthened, to be blameless in holiness before our God and Father when our Lord Jesus comes with all his people. Amen.
–I Thessalonians 3:12-13 (CEB)
One question that several church members have asked me over the last few weeks is “How can I help the church?” I typically have two responses: (1) Keep growing to be more like Jesus, and (2) Keep inviting people to Center Grove. Our most valuable asset is not our building, not our finances, not the mechanics of worship, not marketing or branding, but our most valuable assets are dedicated disciples who are growing in their walk with Jesus Christ and inviting others to join them on the journey.
In his writings to the Thessalonians, the Apostle Paul celebrates the eagerness of these newly converted Christians to spread the faith and their unwavering love for God and one another. In essence, Paul tells them to keep doing what they’ve been doing by allowing their love to increase and overflow. Over the next few weeks, let us continue to build upon our assets by dedicating our energies toward growing deeper in love with Christ, one another, and inviting those around us to join the journey.
As you read this note, I pray that God is revealing ways for you to grow in your faith journey. I also pray that you will allow God to use you as his witness by inviting others to worship and study the Bible with you online at Center Grove on Sundays at 11:00 a.m. and Wednesdays at noon. Think of the Kingdom difference we would make in our lives, our church, and our community if we keep growing and inviting.
See you online!
Pastor Cowser

COVID-19 Church Reopening Survey

Greetings Center Grove Family and Friends:

On behalf of the pastoral staff and church leaders, we pray that each of you are well. These are uncertain times, but our hope is in God – our Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer, who has promised to never leave us nor forsake us. Thank you for taking the time to respond to this survey regarding your thoughts on the church and COVID-19. This survey is intended as a tool for our church leaders to adapt as needed to assess the needs, concerns, and circumstances of our congregation, as they consider eventually reopening the church.

We ask that you take a few moments to complete the COVID-19 Church Reopening Survey by clicking the link below. If you have further questions, concerns or ideas, we invite you to provide that information at the end of the survey.
The survey deadline is August 16, 2020.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9TTHTBX

 

CG Family and Friends:
Tune into WDJL Radio Broadcast, on Thursday, August 6, 2020, from 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. for “LED BY THE SPIRIT” radio program. Our very own, Rev. Dr. Dedric Cowser will be the featured guest. You may join the broadcast via the following:
Facebook (Live)………………….WDJL Huntsville
Streaming………………………….www.WDJL1000am.net
Listen (Radio)…………………….Gospel Explosion 1000 am – WDJL 1000 am
WDJL Mobile App Available……….. iTunes/Amazon and Google Play (Android)

Sunday Morning Worship

August 9, 2020

Join us for Sunday Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. via Facebook Live on the Center Grove United Methodist Church Facebook page.

You can also join our live streaming worship service via the following media outlets:

Church Website:  http://centergroveumc.org/

 

 

 

Join the Pray Without Ceasing Ministry for prayer on the Prayer Line — Saturday, August 15th from 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. For we know, prayer changes things, circumstances, situations, and much more!

Prayer Line Dial In Information:
Dial In Number: 978-990-5000Access Code: 349017Hosted By:
The Pray Without Ceasing Ministry

 

Due to Technical Difficulties, Cash App For Center Grove Is Currently Unavailable.

We Apologize For Any Inconvenience This Issue May Have Caused.

We Encourage You To Choose One Of Our Other Ways To Give!

Don’t forget to give your Tithes and Offerings! Your generosity enables Center Grove to continue to be the hope for our community and the world!

 

Here are Three Ways to Give:

1.) Visit the Center Grove website (www.centergroveumc.org), click on Stewardship, and then click the “Ready to Give” tab.

2.) If you prefer to mail your donation, you may send it to:
Center Grove United Methodist Church
P.O. Box 5957
Huntsville, AL 35814

3.) UMCgo is available for your Smartphone through Google Play, or IPhone through the App Store.
*Download the app; search for Center Grove (2969 State Rte 53, Huntsville, AL 35806); press the heart to Give!

 

Remember The Sick & Home-bound

Mrs. Evelyn Roberson
Mrs. Gladys Jacobs
Mrs. Madgie Jamar
Ms. Marjorie Ewing
Mrs. Cora King
Ms. Theresa Hope
Mrs. Zena Love Hill
Mr. Carl Bradley
Mrs. Barbara Baker
Mr. Bobby Readus
Mr. James Harris
Mr. Liona Langford, Jr.
Mr. Liona Langford, III

Words of Encouragement

 

Hope and fear

cannot occupy the same space.

Invite one to stay.

-Maya Angelou

 

 

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August 2, 2020
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COVID-19 CHURCH REOPENING SURVEY

Greetings Center Grove Church Family and Friends:

On behalf of the pastoral staff and church leaders, we pray that each of you are well. These are uncertain times, but our hope is in God – our Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer, who has promised to never leave us nor forsake us. Thank you for taking the time to respond to this survey regarding your thoughts on the church and COVID-19. This survey is intended as a tool for our church leaders to adapt as needed to assess the needs, concerns, and circumstances of our congregation as they consider eventually reopening the church. The purpose of this survey is to seek your input regarding both when we should reopen and how to properly accommodate our congregation and community when we reopen. If you have further questions, concerns or ideas, we invite you to provide that information at the end of the survey.

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July 22, 2020
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What’s Happening at CG 07/22/2020

What’s Happening at CG?

 

A Note From Pastor Cowser

“Power From on High”
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
—2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV)
As our nation mourns the passing of two Civil Rights icons, Dr. Cordy Tindell (C.T.) Vivian and Congressman John Robert Lewis, I am reminded of the sacrifice of so many of our ancestors who paved the way to our life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness. I have long admired men and women who use their love for God, concern for humanity, and their God-given abilities to make the world a better place. I cannot imagine the difficult and horrific situations that these two men, and others faced as they fought for justice and equality, but I am sure that they had to trust in a power much higher than their own.
As we remember the legacy of Dr. Vivian and Congressman Lewis, I pray that we will also continue to trust that same power. These are unprecedented times but we do not sit back in fear as people with no hope, but we trust in the power of God at work within us. In his second letter to Timothy, the Apostle Paul reminds Timothy to not be overcome with fear, but to remember the gift of God’s spirit at work within him. God has given each of us a gift to discover, develop, and use for His glory and the transformation of the world. How are you utilizing your God-given gift? Are you using your sphere of influence to help bring about change in the world? As disciples of Jesus Christ, these are questions we should always ask ourselves, because we have a power within us that cannot be shaken by fear. In the words of Congressman Lewis, “You [We] must be bold, brave, and courageous and find a way to get in the way.”
Trusting in His Power,
Pastor Cowser

Due to Technical Difficulties, Cash App For Center Grove Is Currently Unavailable.
We Apologize For Any Inconvenience This Issue May Have Caused.
We Encourage You To Choose One Of Our Other Ways To Give!

 

Sunday Morning Worship

July 26, 2020

Join us for Sunday Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. via Facebook Live on the Center Grove United Methodist Church Facebook page.

You can also join our live streaming worship service via the following media outlets:

Church Website:  http://centergroveumc.org/

 

 

 

 

 

21 Days of Prayer & Fasting Guides are Available on the Center Grove Website.

 

 

Don’t forget to give your Tithes and Offerings! Your generosity enables Center Grove to continue to be the hope for our community and the world!

 

Here are Three Ways to Give:

1.) Visit the Center Grove website (www.centergroveumc.org), click on Stewardship, and then click the “Ready to Give” tab.

2.) If you prefer to mail your donation, you may send it to:
Center Grove United Methodist Church
P.O. Box 5957
Huntsville, AL 35814

3.) UMCgo is available for your Smartphone through Google Play, or IPhone through the App Store.
*Download the app; search for Center Grove (2969 State Rte 53, Huntsville, AL 35806); press the heart to Give!

 

Remember The Sick & Home-bound

Mrs. Evelyn Roberson
Mrs. Gladys Jacobs
Mrs. Madgie Jamar
Ms. Marjorie Ewing
Mrs. Cora King
Ms. Theresa Hope
Mrs. Zena Love Hill
Mr. Carl Bradley
Mrs. Barbara Baker
Mr. Bobby Readus
Mr. James Harris
Mr. Liona Langford, Jr.
Mr. Liona Langford, III

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July 15, 2020
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What’s Happening at CG 07/15/2020

What’s Happening at CG?

Center Grove Family and Friends: With the rising number of COVID-19 cases, the Church Office will be closed until further notice. We will be monitoring the phones and emails. So, don’t hesitate to call or contact the church at 256.851.6223, or church.office@centergroveumc.org.

 

 

A Note From Pastor Cowser

“Saved People Serve People”
“Whoever wants to be great among you will be your servant. Whoever wants to be first among you will be the slave of all, for the Human One didn’t come to be served but rather to serve and to give his life to liberate many people.” -Mark 10:45 (Common English Bible)

As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to serve the needs of others. Most often, we want to place parameters on our service to others, somehow determining if they are worthy of our attempts at being the hands and feet of Jesus Christ. However, in the Kingdom of God, serving others has no limits. We serve not because someone earns or even deserves to be served, but we serve because we are all God’s children, called to demonstrate his compassion in the world.

Serving the needs of others above our own is counter-cultural. The world in which we live promotes fear, selfishness, and a survival-of-the-fittest type of mentality; however, we are called to live differently than the world, because of what Jesus Christ has done for us and in us. When our lives were broken, hopeless, and stained with the guilt of sin, Jesus, Servant of the Most-High God, came just when we needed him most and made the ultimate sacrifice.

Our world desperately needs to experience the love of God through Jesus Christ and I am grateful to serve a congregation that is eager to think creatively as we find our way into our new normal. I pray that as we strive to be an irresistible light on a hill, we remember The One who came to serve and not to be served, but then, I pray that our remembrance continues to move us to action. As our lives are being transformed, God will use us to transform the world around us.

Grateful to serve as your pastor,
Pastor Cowser

Center Grove Family and Friends:

Thank You For Watching, and Sharing Our Online Worship Every Sunday. On Sunday, July 5th our Online Ministry Reached Over 3,000 people! So, CG Family and Friends Keep Watching, Sharing, Posting and Proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ!

 

 

Sunday Morning Worship
July 19, 2020

Join us for Sunday Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. via Facebook Live on the Center Grove United Methodist Church Facebook page.

You can also join our live streaming worship service via the following media outlets:

Church Website:  http://centergroveumc.org/

 

 

 

 

 

21 Days of Prayer & Fasting Guides are Available on the Center Grove Website.

 

Don’t forget to give your Tithes and Offerings! Your generosity enables Center Grove to continue to be the hope for our community and the world!

 

Here are Three Ways to Give:

1.) Visit the Center Grove website (www.centergroveumc.org), click on Stewardship, and then click the “Ready to Give” tab.

2.) If you prefer to mail your donation, you may send it to:
Center Grove United Methodist Church
P.O. Box 5957
Huntsville, AL 35814

3.) UMCgo is available for your Smartphone through Google Play, or IPhone through the App Store.
*Download the app; search for Center Grove (2969 State Rte 53, Huntsville, AL 35806); press the heart to Give!

 

Remember The Sick & Home-bound

Mrs. Evelyn Roberson
Mrs. Gladys Jacobs
Mrs. Madgie Jamar
Ms. Marjorie Ewing
Mrs. Cora King
Ms. Theresa Hope
Mrs. Zena Love Hill
Mr. Carl Bradley
Mrs. Barbara Baker
Mr. Bobby Readus
Mr. James Harris
Mrs. Gladys Ewing
Mr. Liona Langford, Jr.
Mr. Liona Langford, III

Words of Encouragement

 

 

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July 8, 2020
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What’s Happening at CG 07/8/2020

What’s Happening at CG?

 

A Note From Pastor Cowser

“Caring for Your Soul”
They are like trees planted by streams of water,
which yield their fruit in its season, and their leaves do not wither.
In all that they do, they prosper.  –Psalm 1:3 (NRSV)
In his book, Soul Keeping: Caring for the Most Important Part of You, John Ortberg encourages the reader to tend to the most important part of themselves, which is the soul.  He writes: “Our soul is like an inner stream of water that gives strength, direction, and harmony to every other area of life.” In essence, we all could improve in the ways we tend to and feed our souls. Each time I reflect on Ortberg’s words, I feel convicted because I often neglect the very thing that gives life and meaning to who I am as a child of God. The world with its distractions, cares, and complexities will often cause us to lose focus on nurturing the Spirit of God on the inside of us.  If we are not careful, we will be conditioned to care more about material things and selfish ambitions than the condition of our soul.  The writer of Psalm 1 reminds us that those who are firmly planted and anchored in the Lord will have deep roots that will sustain them in all seasons of life. I encourage each of you to continue to find those times and places in your life to slow down and connect with God. Not only will God sustain you, but God will give you wisdom and direction for the journey.
In Christ,
Pastor Cowser

Center Grove Family and Friends:

Thank You For Watching, and Sharing Our Online Worship Every Sunday. On Sunday, July 5th our Online Ministry Reached Over 3,000 people! So, CG Family and Friends Keep Watching, Sharing, Posting and Proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ!

 

 

Celebrating Today: July 8th

Happy 65th Wedding Anniversary
To
Richard and Marion Hall
&
Happy 88th Birthday
To
Richard Hall

May God Continue To Shower His Love On You Each and Every Day!

 

 

Sunday Morning Worship
July 12, 2020

Join us for Sunday Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. via Facebook Live on the Center Grove United Methodist Church Facebook page.

You can also join our live streaming worship service via the following media outlets:

Church Website:  http://centergroveumc.org/

 

 

 

 

 

21 Days of Prayer & Fasting Guides are Available on the Center Grove Website.

 

Don’t forget to give your Tithes and Offerings! Your generosity enables Center Grove to continue to be the hope for our community and the world!

 

Here are Three Ways to Give:

1.) Visit the Center Grove website (www.centergroveumc.org), click on Stewardship, and then click the “Ready to Give” tab.

2.) If you prefer to mail your donation, you may send it to:
Center Grove United Methodist Church
P.O. Box 5957
Huntsville, AL 35814

3.) UMCgo is available for your Smartphone through Google Play, or IPhone through the App Store.
*Download the app; search for Center Grove (2969 State Rte 53, Huntsville, AL 35806); press the heart to Give!

 

Virtual Vacation Bible School!

Created by a coalition of children’s ministry leaders, and presented by the United Methodist North Alabama Conference.

 

Synchronous Week: July 13-17, 2020

For more information, and to register you may click “Register Now” below, or visit the North Alabama Conference website at www.umcna.org

Remember The Sick & Home-bound

Mrs. Evelyn Roberson
Mrs. Gladys Jacobs
Mrs. Madgie Jamar
Ms. Marjorie Ewing
Mrs. Cora King
Ms. Theresa Hope
Mrs. Zena Love Hill
Mr. Carl Bradley
Mrs. Barbara Baker
Mr. Bobby Readus
Mr. James Harris
Mrs. Gladys Ewing
Mr. Liona Langford, Jr.
Mr. Liona Langford, III

Words of Encouragement

 

 

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July 3, 2020
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What’s Happening at CG 07/3/2020

What’s Happening at CG?

As you drive through, you will have an opportunity to greet our new Pastor, Dr. Dedric Cowser!

 

A Note From Pastor Cowser

Dear Center Grove Family & Friends:
For the first time, as your Senior Pastor, I greet you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Words cannot express how excited and grateful I am for the opportunity to serve the people of God called Center Grove. I consider it a privilege and honor to journey alongside one of the most dynamic congregations in the North Alabama Conference. After much prayer and discernment for God’s will for my life, I sense that God has called me to this task. Center Grove is truly a testimony to the power of the Holy Spirit at work within the Body of Christ to reach people for Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
As we begin our journey together, my prayer is that you will join me in renewing the vow that each of us made as we entered the membership of the church. This vow was to support the church with our prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness. As we seek to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ, let us live as people of expectation and hope by giving of ourselves to the mission and ministries of Center Grove.
Center Grove has a vibrant history, an exciting present, and an even more promising future. I look forward to serving among you and I anticipate, with great joy, what God has in store for this church and the surrounding community.
Overjoyed to be your Pastor,
Dr. Dedric A. Cowser
Senior Pastor

 

 

Sunday Morning Worship

July 5, 2020

Join us for Sunday Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. via Facebook Live on the Center Grove United Methodist Church Facebook page.

You can also join our live streaming worship service via the following media outlets:

 

 

 

 

 

21 Days of Prayer & Fasting Guides are Available on the Center Grove Website.

 

Don’t forget to give your Tithes and Offerings! Your generosity enables Center Grove to continue to be the hope for our community and the world!

 

Here are Three Ways to Give:

1.) Visit the Center Grove website (www.centergroveumc.org), click on Stewardship, and then click the “Ready to Give” tab.

2.) If you prefer to mail your donation, you may send it to:
Center Grove United Methodist Church
P.O. Box 5957
Huntsville, AL 35814

3.) UMCgo is available for your Smartphone through Google Play, or IPhone through the App Store.
*Download the app; search for Center Grove (2969 State Rte 53, Huntsville, AL 35806); press the heart to Give!

 

Virtual Vacation Bible School!

Created by a coalition of children’s ministry leaders, and presented by the United Methodist North Alabama Conference.

 

Synchronous Week: July 13-17, 2020

For more information, and to register you may click “Register Now” below, or visit the North Alabama Conference website at www.umcna.org

Remember The Sick & Home-bound

Mrs. Evelyn Roberson
Mrs. Gladys Jacobs
Mrs. Madgie Jamar
Ms. Marjorie Ewing
Mrs. Cora King
Ms. Theresa Hope
Mrs. Zena Love Hill
Mr. Carl Bradley
Mrs. Barbara Baker
Mr. Bobby Readus
Mr. James Harris
Mrs. Gladys Ewing
Mr. Liona Langford, Jr.
Mr. Liona Langford, III

Words of Encouragement

 

 

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July 1, 2020
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An Invitation to 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting

July 6-26, 2020

 

Introduction

God is always working in our lives; however, we are often consumed with the cares of life that we do not always pay attention. Prayer and fasting are two spiritual disciplines that keep our attention on the Spirit of God at work in our lives. In prayer, we seek to directly communicate with God. In fasting, we deny our bodies of certain necessities such as food and liquid, enjoyments or pleasures, for a specified period of time for the purpose of building and strengthening our relationship with God. Even though we may be seeking certain blessings or requests, the point of prayer and fasting is not to sustain our will, but to submit to the will of God for our lives.

Biblical Foundation

According to Biblical scholars, fasting as a way of connecting with God is mentioned at least 70 times in the Bible.  Reasons for fasting vary, but there are three primary reasons for fasting: repentance (Deuteronomy 9:15-18), interceding for someone (2 Samuel 12:16-23), and preparing for something significant (Esther 4:16). Fasting was an important discipline in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ (Matthew 4:1-4; 6:16-18) and the apostles in the early church (Acts 13:1-3; 14:21-23).

Our Purpose

There are several reasons for fasting; however, in this season, Pastor Cowser and the Leadership Team is inviting those who are physically able and feel called by God to join them in 21 days of prayer and fasting to discern God’s will and purpose for our lives and our ministry together. Our hope is that during this time, God will reveal extraordinary things for the Kingdom of God through our lives and the ministries of the church.  If you decide to fast, it is extremely important to consult with a qualified medical professional. If you are in poor health or if you have concerns about your ability to fast, first consult with a qualified medical professional.

Deciding What to Fast

The type of fast you choose is up to you. You could go on a full fast in which you only drink liquids, or you may desire to fast like Daniel, who abstained from sweets and meats, and the only liquid he drank was water (Daniel 1). Others may decide to give up something like television, social media, internet, etc. Remember to replace that time with prayer and Bible study.

 

Prayer Guide

Sundays—Our Hearts

1 So then, my friends, because of God’s great mercy to us I appeal to you: Offer yourselves as a living sacrifice to God, dedicated to his service and pleasing to him. This is the true worship that you should offer.

Romans 12:1 (GNT)

 

Make worship and prayer the priority of your life. Express your complete dependence on God. Ask for a renewed passion for His presence and fresh revelation of His Word.

Mondays—Our Purpose

28 So we preach Christ to everyone. With all possible wisdom we warn and teach them in order to bring each one into God’s presence as a mature individual in union with Christ.

Colossians 1:28 (GNT)

Our purpose is the Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20). Pray for people to be saved, connected in a local church, disciplined and fulfilled in their ministry.

 

Tuesdays—Our Nation, State, and City

1 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, requests, and thanksgivings be offered to God for all people; 2 for kings and all others who are in authority, that we may live a quiet and peaceful life with all reverence toward God and with proper conduct.

I Timothy 2:1-2 (GNT)

 

Pray for America and our elected representatives of our country, state, county, and city. Pray for businesses, schools, police departments, fire and rescue services. Pray for justice, peace, healing, and racial reconciliation.

 

Wednesdays—Our Community

14 If my people pray to me and repent and turn away from the evil they have been doing, then I will hear them in heaven, forgive their sins, and make their land prosperous again.

2 Chronicles 7:14 (GNT)

 

Pray for the restoration of our communities—the communities in which we live and the community in which we worship. Pray for families, homes, and jobs. Pray that our communities become a place of security and prosperity for all our neighbors both near and far.

 

Thursdays—Our Family

31 they answered, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your family.”

Acts 16:31 (GNT)

 

Pray for God’s blessing on your family (spouse, significant others, children, grandchildren, grandparents, parents, brothers and sisters, aunts, uncles and cousins, etc.). Pray for family members to be saved and other personal concerns.

 

Fridays—Our Needs

Don’t worry about anything, but in all your prayers ask God for what you need, always asking him with a thankful heart. 7 And God’s peace, which is far beyond human understanding, will keep your hearts

and minds safe in union with Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:6-7 (GNT)

 

Believe God for answered prayer for your specific needs (spiritual fulfillment, finances, relationships, health, etc.).

 

Saturdays—Our Church

To him who by means of his power working in us is able to do so much more than we can ever ask for, or even think of.

Ephesians 3:20 (GNT)

 

Pray for Center Grove Church and our ministries. Pray for Pastor Dedric Cowser and Pastor Ruth Smith and their families; staff members and their families; those who serve on ministry teams. Pray that God will be so powerful among us that every person connected to our ministry will hunger and thirst for a closer walk with God. Pray that lives are being transformed.

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What’s Happening at CG 07/1/2020

What’s Happening at CG?

A Note From Pastor Cowser

Dear Center Grove Family & Friends:
For the first time, as your Senior Pastor, I greet you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Words cannot express how excited and grateful I am for the opportunity to serve the people of God called Center Grove. I consider it a privilege and honor to journey alongside one of the most dynamic congregations in the North Alabama Conference. After much prayer and discernment for God’s will for my life, I sense that God has called me to this task. Center Grove is truly a testimony to the power of the Holy Spirit at work within the Body of Christ to reach people for Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

As we begin our journey together, my prayer is that you will join me in renewing the vow that each of us made as we entered the membership of the church. This vow was to support the church with our prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness. As we seek to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ, let us live as people of expectation and hope by giving of ourselves to the mission and ministries of Center Grove.

Center Grove has a vibrant history, an exciting present, and an even more promising future. I look forward to serving among you and I anticipate, with great joy, what God has in store for this church and the surrounding community.

Overjoyed to be your Pastor,
Dr. Dedric A. Cowser
Senior Pastor

 

 

Sunday Morning Worship

July 5, 2020

Join us for Sunday Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. via Facebook Live on the Center Grove United Methodist Church Facebook page.

You can also join our live streaming worship service via the following media outlets:

 

 

 

 

21 Days of Prayer & Fasting Guides are Available on the Center Grove Website.

 

Don’t forget to give your Tithes and Offerings! Your generosity enables Center Grove to continue to be the hope for our community and the world!

 

Here are Three Ways to Give:

1.) Visit the Center Grove website (www.centergroveumc.org), click on Stewardship, and then click the “Ready to Give” tab.

2.) If you prefer to mail your donation, you may send it to:
Center Grove United Methodist Church
P.O. Box 5957
Huntsville, AL 35814

3.) UMCgo is available for your Smartphone through Google Play, or IPhone through the App Store.
*Download the app; search for Center Grove (2969 State Rte 53, Huntsville, AL 35806); press the heart to Give!

 

Virtual Vacation Bible School!

Created by a coalition of children’s ministry leaders, and presented by the United Methodist North Alabama Conference.

 

Synchronous Week: July 13-17, 2020

For more information, and to register you may click “Register Now” below, or visit the North Alabama Conference website at www.umcna.org

Remember The Sick & Home-bound

Mrs. Evelyn Roberson
Mrs. Gladys Jacobs
Mrs. Madgie Jamar
Ms. Marjorie Ewing
Mrs. Cora King
Ms. Theresa Hope
Mrs. Zena Love Hill
Mr. Carl Bradley
Mrs. Barbara Baker
Mr. Bobby Readus
Mr. James Harris
Mrs. Gladys Ewing
Mr. Liona Langford, Jr.
Mr. Liona Langford, III

Words of Encouragement

 

 

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What’s Happening at CG 6/24/2020

What’s Happening at CG?

Congratulations
Diamond-Cole Williams
On Your Achievement!

Newly Inducted
Into The
National Society of High School Scholars
for
Outstanding Academic Achievement!

 

Men’s Day Celebration
June 28, 2020

Theme: “Into The Light”

Guest Speaker: Pastor Samuel R. Wilson, Associate Pastor of Lakeside United Methodist Church in Huntsville, AL

Join us for our Men’s Day Celebration at 11:00 a.m. via Facebook Live on the Center Grove United Methodist Church Facebook page.

You can also join our live streaming worship service via the following media outlets:

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFfMEFeWdt294sXw_EOH7jA

Church Website:  http://centergroveumc.org/

Vimeo:  https://vimeo.com/event/51681

 

 

Don’t forget to give your Tithes and Offerings! Your generosity enables Center Grove to continue to be the hope for our community and the world!

 

Here are Three Ways to Give:

1.) Visit the Center Grove website (www.centergroveumc.org), click on Stewardship, and then click the “Ready to Give” tab.

2.) If you prefer to mail your donation, you may send it to:
Center Grove United Methodist Church
P.O. Box 5957
Huntsville, AL 35814

3.) UMCgo is available for your Smartphone through Google Play, or IPhone through the App Store.
*Download the app; search for Center Grove (2969 State Rte 53, Huntsville, AL 35806); press the heart to Give!

 

Virtual Vacation Bible School!

Created by a coalition of children’s ministry leaders, and presented by the United Methodist North Alabama Conference.

 

Synchronous Week: July 13-17, 2020

For more information, and to register you may click “Register Now” below, or visit the North Alabama Conference website at www.umcna.org

Remember The Sick & Home-bound

Mrs. Evelyn Roberson
Mrs. Gladys Jacobs
Mrs. Madgie Jamar
Ms. Marjorie Ewing
Mrs. Cora King
Ms. Theresa Hope
Mrs. Zena Love Hill
Mr. Carl Bradley
Mrs. Barbara Baker
Mr. Bobby Readus
Mr. James Harris
Mrs. Gladys Ewing
Mr. Liona Langford, Jr.
Mr. Liona Langford, III

Bereaved Family:
The Grant Family

Words of Encouragement

 

 

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