What’s Happening at CG 3/27/2020
What’s Happening at CG?
Sunday Morning Worship!
March 29, 2020
Join us for Sunday Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. via Facebook Live on the Center Grove United Methodist Church Facebook page.
Daily Devotional
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
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Remember The Sick & Home-bound
Words of Encouragement
What’s Happening at CG?
Daily Devotional
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
Community Information
Words of Encouragement
What’s Happening at CG?
Daily Devotional
Read 1 Peter 2:4-9
Two young boys were playing on the playground when suddenly they turned, squared up to each other and prepared to fight. As the other children formed a circle to observe, and even to egg the combatants on, I went over to investigate. With an intention of stopping what would become another black on black crime, I asked one of the boys why they were fighting. “He called me out of my name,” was his response. “But why are you fighting?” I asked. “I told you, he called me out of my name,” he said more forcefully, acknowledging my ignorance to the obvious fact. I said, “If he called you out of your name, then he wasn’t talking to you, unless you don’t know who you are.” The effect was as if I had poured ice cold water on a hot stove. The boy dropped his arms, turned away and waved in disgust toward the other boy who obviously didn’t want to fight either. In this text we are reminded of who we are in Christ. As people who have given our lives to Jesus Christ, we are not bum’s or beggars, we are royalty! We belong to our heavenly Father and that makes us a part of the heavenly Kingdom. We occupy a seat at the heavenly table as God’s own possession. What an incredible revelation it is to know who and whose you are.
Today we resolve to live our lives like the Princes and Princesses that we are, knowing that our heavenly Father watches over us and will do whatever it takes to make sure that we are loved, protected and provided for.
Shalom
Pastor Smith
Noon and Evening Bible Study
Join us for Bible Study on Wednesday, March 25th at 12:00 noon via Facebook Live on the Center Grove United Methodist Church Facebook page.
Study Focus This Week:
The Book of Acts
Chapters 3-5
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P.O. Box 5957
Huntsville, AL 35814
Remember The Sick & Home-bound
Community Information
How You Can Help The Downtown Rescue Mission
Here at the Mission, extra monetary support is needed to provide essentials such as meals and clean facilities for the hundreds of people in our care. So many of you bless us tremendously through prayer, volunteering, and financial support. As we make plans for the next several weeks, here’s what we do know. Many of our food donation sources, such as area restaurants and grocery stores, are not able to supply a substantial quantity of donations. Meanwhile, we are providing more meals than usual since our school age children have been here throughout the day and a greater amount of people from our community are coming for food assistance. We’re estimating an additional 600 – 1,000 more meals in addition to our monthly average of 25,000 – 28,000 (this doesn’t include any increases in community food assistance). Cleaning supplies are being used and purchased more frequently to maintain clean, safe facilities. We have a stock of these items but will go through it faster as we clean and sanitize. Program graduates who haven’t transitioned away from us are facing possible layoffs and if so, will be more reliant on the Mission for all of their needs.
Would you prayerfully consider an extra monetary gift to the Mission in the coming weeks? Thank you in advance for any additional help you can provide! We know the Lord is going to take care of us and your church. May He get all the glory as we continue to share the gospel message every day!
In Christ, Corey Buckner -Director of Operational Support
Downtown Rescue Mission
1400 Evangel Drive NW, Huntsville, AL 35816
(O) 256.713.4316 (F) 256.534.2441
Words of Encouragement
What’s Happening at CG?
Daily Devotional
Read Psalm 94
I must admit, one of the easiest and sometimes fulfilling things to do is, complain. Complaining absolves me from any responsibility and accountability because complaining is saying something is wrong. I can always see the fault in someone else’s decisions when I complain. But in reality, complaining doesn’t free me, it binds me. Instead of complaining I should be doing the opposite which is claiming. Complaining prevents me from seeing the blessings, assurance and freedom that God has for me. The Psalmist here is complaining. He’s complaining about bad people, about being in captivity, about how God is not doing something about his situation. Then he remembers where his help comes from, who has delivered him from the hands of the enemy, time after time. He says, “When I said, “My foot is slipping.” Your unfailing love, Lord, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy”. Psalm 94:18-19.
Today we are reminded that although wicked may seem to be advancing, we must know that the God who planted the ear hears you and the God who formed the eye sees you and the God who disciplines the nations will chastise. Be encouraged that the Lord will not forsake His people nor abandon His heritage.
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Remember The Sick & Home-bound
Community Information
Where to get tested for the COVID-19 Virus in the Tennessee Valley
To view the full story, visit WAFF-48 by clicking the link below.
https://www.waff.com/2020/03/23/where-go-coronavirus-testing-tennessee-valley/
Update to Huntsville City Schools Meal Services
In an effort to remove transportation barriers for children, H.C.S. is using school buses to deliver free meals to students in select neighborhoods around the city. Through the district’s partnership with the Apple Bus Company, H.C.S. is expanding the reach of its community meal distribution program by delivering breakfasts and lunches to students 18 and under. Students are invited to “Look for the bus, listen for the horn, and receive a free meal.” Buses will be driving slowly through the distribution areas and announcing their arrival by sounding their horns. Meals will be handed to students from the school bus door.
Meals will be delivered weekdays between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. in the following areas:
- Cherokee Bend Apartments
- Squaw Valley Apartments
- Edmonton Heights Housing Community
- Meadow Hills Housing Community
- Northwoods Homes
- Shady Grove Mobile Homes
- Merrimac Manor Mobile Homes
- This service will last through Friday, March 27, 2020.
Information compliments of Huntsville City Schools website (www.huntsvillecityschools.org).
Words of Encouragement
What’s Happening at CG?
Sunday Morning Worship!
March 22, 2020
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Remember The Sick & Home-bound
Words of Encouragement
What’s Happening at CG?
Daily Devotional
- Pray for the victims of the COVID-19 virus.
- Pray for a vaccine and cure.
- Pray that the church will be the hope of the world.
- Pray for church staff and leaders.
- Pray for healthcare workers.
- Pray for our children as they are out of school.
- Pray for the sick and shut-in.
- Pray for the lost (salvation).
CG Family and Friends: In an effort to aid in the containment of the Coronavirus, Center Grove has taken the following precautions:
- All regularly scheduled church meetings and activities are postponed until further notice. This includes Noon and Evening Bible Studies, Choir Rehearsals, and Ministry Meetings. We are also working to have our Wednesday Bible Studies on the web.
- The Church Office will be closed. We will be monitoring the phones and emails. So, don’t hesitate to call or contact the church, or Pastor if needed.
- During this time Online Giving is encouraged. You may give via the church website (www.centergroveumc.org), or the UMCgo App (available on Android and IOS). For those who want to give by check, please mail your offering to: Center Grove UMC, P.O. Box 5957, Huntsville, AL 35814.
- We are working to provide a weekly Sunday morning message through the church website.
- What’s Happening (e-newsletter) will be sent out daily to keep you informed and updated. Information and updates will also be posted on the Church Facebook Page.
We will do our best to keep things as normal as possible. We expect this postponement to last approximately two weeks. However, this is a fluid event that might take longer. Thank you to everyone who’s working so faithfully during these trying times.
The church of Jesus Christ is the hope of the world. Stay healthy! Keep Praying! God is in control!
-Pastor Smith-
Church Leaders Postpone 2020 General Conference
To read the full story, please visit the link below.
https://www.umnews.org/en/news/gc2020-venue-cancels-events-into-may
Bishop and Cabinet ask North Alabama Conference United Methodist Churches to suspend in-person worship and gatherings.
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Remember The Sick & Home-bound
Words of Encouragement
With the coronavirus disrupting lives worldwide, General Conference organizers determined they have no choice but to postpone The United Methodist Church’s top legislative assembly.
What’s Happening at CG?
Daily Devotional
Noon and Evening Bible Study
Join us for Bible Study on Wednesday, March 18th at 12:00 noon via Facebook Live on the Center Grove United Methodist Church Facebook page.
Study Focus This Week:
The Book of Acts
Chapters 1 and 2
CG Family and Friends: In an effort to aid in the containment of the Coronavirus, Center Grove has taken the following precautions:
- All regularly scheduled church meetings and activities are postponed until further notice. This includes Noon and Evening Bible Studies, Choir Rehearsals, and Ministry Meetings. We are also working to have our Wednesday Bible Studies on the web.
- The Church Office will be closed. We will be monitoring the phones and emails. So, don’t hesitate to call or contact the church, or Pastor if needed.
- During this time Online Giving is encouraged. You may give via the church website (www.centergroveumc.org), or the UMCgo App (available on Android and IOS). For those who want to give by check, please mail your offering to: Center Grove UMC, P.O. Box 5957, Huntsville, AL 35814.
- We are working to provide a weekly Sunday morning message through the church website.
- What’s Happening (e-newsletter) will be sent out daily to keep you informed and updated. Information and updates will also be posted on the Church Facebook Page.
We will do our best to keep things as normal as possible. We expect this postponement to last approximately two weeks. However, this is a fluid event that might take longer. Thank you to everyone who’s working so faithfully during these trying times.
The church of Jesus Christ is the hope of the world. Stay healthy! Keep Praying! God is in control!
-Pastor Smith-
Bishop and Cabinet ask North Alabama Conference United Methodist Churches to suspend in-person worship and gatherings.
Testing for the Coronavirus in Alabama
Here’s where you can get tested for coronavirus in Alabama – al.com
Need to Tithe on the Go?
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Remember The Sick & Home-bound
Community Information