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September 3, 2020
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What’s Happening at CG 09/02/2020

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A Note From Pastor Cowser

“Remember Them No More”
I will forgive their sins and will no longer remember their wrongs.
-Hebrews 8:12 (GNT)
There was a story told of a man who was a highly-respected church member in his community, but he carried the burden of a secret sin he had committed many years before. He had repented, but still had no peace or sense of God’s forgiveness. In his church, was a woman who deeply loved God and who claimed to have visions in which she spoke with Christ and He with her. The man, however, was skeptical. To test her, he said, “The next time you speak with Christ, I want you to ask him what sin I committed many years ago.” The woman agreed. A few days later, the man asked the woman, “Well, did you talk to Christ and ask him about my sin?” The woman replied, “Yes, he said he can’t remember.”
In Hebrews 8:12, the writer reminds us that God is merciful, and if we confess our sins, he will remember them no more. We will never understand the depths of God’s love toward us, especially compared to human standards. We live in a world that is most of the time unforgiving and unrelenting, but God is merciful and loving toward us, especially when we confess that we have done wrong. What a blessed assurance to know that there is nothing we can do that the Lord will not forgive. How is it with your soul today? Are there unconfessed sins in your heart? I know from experience that God is willing and able to embrace you with his love and forgiveness – just open your heart to him.
A sinner, saved by grace,
Pastor Cowser

Sunday Morning Worship

September 6, 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:

Join Zoom Meeting:

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

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August 26, 2020
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What’s Happening at CG 08/26/2020

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A Note From Pastor Cowser

“God’s Love In Us”
He has told you, human one, what is good and what the Lord requires from you: to do justice, embrace faithful love, and walk humbly with your God. – Micah 6:8 (CEB)
Several years ago, while completing my training in pastoral care, I had the opportunity to work as a chaplain at Children’s Hospital in Birmingham. It never ceased to amaze me how the children ministered to me, more than I could ever claim to have ministered to them. Many of these children were extremely ill, but many of them still seemed to have a smile on their face. No wonder Jesus said: “To enter into the Kingdom of heaven, you must become like a little child.” Children have wonderful imaginations and the ability to see beyond their circumstances and into a world with infinite possibilities.
On one occasion, I visited with a young girl and her grandmother, and I gave my usual introduction, saying that I was a chaplain at the hospital, but then something happened that I wasn’t expecting. The grandmother asked her granddaughter if she knew what a chaplain was. At that moment, it seemed like all of the theological rhetoric and training that I had received in seminary went flying out the window. I told the young girl: “I’m the guy who gets to go around to all of the rooms in the hospital to talk about love.” Then, I asked: “Do you know anything about love?” She responded: “I love my grandmamma.” At that point, I realized that adults make things in life too complicated. True happiness is not about wealth or material possessions. It’s not even about accomplishing remarkable goals or performing Christianly-duties. But, life is about responding to God’s love. How? By being just like the young girl and her grandmother, making God’s love manifest in our lives. Examine your life. When was the last time someone encountered the love of God in you?
Blessings,
Pastor Cowser

Sunday Morning Worship

August 30, 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:

Join Zoom Meeting:

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

Community Information

“For the November 3 General Election, the deadline to register to vote is Monday, October 19th, the deadline to submit an absentee ballot application is Thursday, October 29th the deadline to return an absentee ballot to the Absentee Election Manager is the close of business Monday, November 2nd, and the last day to postmark an absentee ballot is Monday, November 2nd.”
(Statement provided by: Alabama Secretary of State John H. Merrill; August 18, 2020, 72 Days Left to Apply for an Absentee Ballot for General Election)

To register to vote, or update your voters registration, please visit www.sos.alabama.gov

The United States 2020 Census is happening now. You can respond online, by phone, or by mail. Your Response Matters! It’s Not Too Late!
To complete your Census online, please visit www.2020census.gov
YOUR RESPONSE MATTERS!

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August 20, 2020
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What’s Happening at CG 08/19/2020

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A Note From Pastor Cowser

“Are You a Fan or a Follower?”
Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. Matthew 16:24 (NIV)
In his book, Not a Fan, Kyle Idleman writes about the difference between being a “fan of Jesus” and being a “follower of Jesus.” Indleman declares that the word fan is often defined as an enthusiastic admirer. In other words, fans want to be close enough to Jesus to get all the benefits, but not so close that it requires sacrifice. Fans may be fine repeating prayers, singing hymns, or even wearing an “I Am a Christian” t-shirt, but when it comes down to sacrificing and putting one’s will and desires aside for the will of God, a fan will eventually reach a limit and walk away.
We must admit, it takes a deep commitment to be a follower of Christ. It’s not about doing more, or working harder, but it’s about surrendering to the Spirit at work in our lives every day. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused us all to slow down from our routines and reflect on our lives. I hope that as we find our new normal, you will join me in an attitude of prayer and reflection. We should all take some time to reflect on the ways we can deepen our faith. Simply put, the longer we follow Jesus, the more like him we will become.
Blessings,
Pastor Cowser

Join us for our Annual Women’s Day Celebration at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 23rd via Facebook Live on the Center Grove United Methodist Church Facebook page.

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

Join Zoom Meeting:

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

Community Information

“For the November 3 General Election, the deadline to register to vote is Monday, October 19th, the deadline to submit an absentee ballot application is Thursday, October 29th the deadline to return an absentee ballot to the Absentee Election Manager is the close of business Monday, November 2nd, and the last day to postmark an absentee ballot is Monday, November 2nd.”
(Statement provided by: Alabama Secretary of State John H. Merrill; August 18, 2020, 72 Days Left to Apply for an Absentee Ballot for General Election)
To register to vote, or update your voters registration, please visit www.sos.alabama.gov

The United States 2020 Census is happening now. You can respond online, by phone, or by mail. Your Response Matters! It’s Not Too Late!
To complete your Census online, please visit www.2020census.gov
YOUR RESPONSE MATTERS!

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

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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

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

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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

Community Information

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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

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

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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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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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