admin June 3, 2020

What’s Happening at CG 6/3/2020

What’s Happening at CG?

Bible Study

Join us today (Wednesday, June 3rd) for Bible Study at 12:00 noon via Facebook Live on the Center Grove United Methodist Church Facebook page.

Daily Devotional

Read: Ephesians 5: 15-20

We are encouraged to exercise wisdom in our walk with the Lord. Giving thanks always for all things; with songs, hymns and spiritual songs, a beautiful manifestation of spiritual excitement. Not just in our good times do we turn to God in joyful gratitude. No, our thanksgiving is to run like a flowing river through the entirety of our life. From the depths of our heart we are always thankful, even though we may not say it as much as we should. We must thank God for the joy of the Spirit that lives in us, teaching us how we should be thankful for His never-ending mercies.

Paul’s words to the Ephesians is an exhortation to live not according to the temporary lift from the spirit of the world, but live according to the permanent lift that comes from the Holy Spirit of God. When believer’s feel down and troubled, rather than leaning to worldly influences, we see in our lives how our God is working things out for our good. We can be truly thankful for the things that He has done, both seen and unseen. For we know that our God will see us through any situation that confronts our walk with Him.

Lord Jesus, thank you for this day. Although there are times when things don’t go my way, I resolve that I will always find something to which I can give you thanks. For I have discovered that in this life things could always be worse.

Shalom

Pastor Smith

Sunday Morning Worship!
June 7, 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:
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!

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

Mrs. Robbie Grant

Mr. Bobby Readus

Mr. James Harris

Mrs. Gladys Ewing

Mr. Liona Langford, Jr.

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admin June 2, 2020

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What’s Happening at CG 6/2/2020

What’s Happening at CG?

Daily Devotional

Read: 1 Chronicles 29:10-18

It’s not difficult to look at our lives, our homes, our bodies, our families, our jobs, our possessions and see just how blessed we are. With everything that we enjoy the most we can say, and the least we can say is, thank you Lord! Thanking God is not a perfunctory congratulations for having the good sense to give us what we ask for. Our thanks, is our way of saying to the one from whom all blessings flow, that we acknowledge His hand in providing every part of the abundance in which we live, receive and of which we do not deserve.

David’s prayer at the building of the Temple dedicated to God is one of the most beautiful prayers in all of scripture. He could have been angry at God’s decision not to allow him to build the Temple, but instead he blesses and thanks God for providing and supplying all of their needs. His praise to God reminds us of our attitude towards the one who is unchanging, unmovable, steadfast, and forever loving to His people. The body of the prayer, in verses 10-13, gives a magnificent tribute of adoration that we should replicate daily in remembrance to the awesome goodness of our God.

Father God, today we give you thanks for being the source of everything that we have. You have blessed us beyond measure, and we give you thanks and praise your glorious name.

Shalom

Pastor Smith

Sunday Morning Worship!
June 7, 2020

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

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

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

Mrs. Robbie Grant

Mr. Bobby Readus

Mr. James Harris

Mrs. Gladys Ewing

Mr. Liona Langford, Jr.

Words of Encouragement

admin June 1, 2020

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What’s Happening at CG 6/1/2020

What’s Happening at CG?

Daily Devotional

Every day is a day of thanksgiving. This week we will focus on giving thanks to God, because He is worthy. Consider how good God has been to you and be thankful.

I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise will always be on my lips. Psalm 34:1

It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name, Most High, to declare your faithful love in the morning and your faithfulness at night. Psalm 92:1-2

Let us enter His presence with thanksgiving; let us shout triumphantly to Him in song. For the Lord is a great God, a King above all gods. Psalm 95:2-3

Hallelujah! Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His faithful love endures forever. Psalm 106.1

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17

And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:17

Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Heavenly Father, the scriptures resound with words of thanksgiving to you for your faithfulness and love to your people. Today, we give you our eternal thanks and praise for this day and forever.

Shalom
Pastor Smith

Sunday Morning Worship!
June 7, 2020

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

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

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

Mrs. Robbie Grant

Mr. Bobby Readus

Mr. James Harris

Mrs. Gladys Ewing

Mr. Liona Langford, Jr.

Words of Encouragement

admin May 29, 2020

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What’s Happening at CG 5/29/2020

What’s Happening at CG?

Daily Devotional

Read: Acts 2:1-4

Sunday May 31, 2020, is Pentecost Sunday. Pentecost is the celebration that takes place 50 days after the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is also the birth of the Christian Church through the coming of the Holy Spirit. Pentecost 2020 is significant because the church currently is in the midst of a crisis, a catharsis, and a change. The crisis is the global pandemic COVID-19 coronavirus. The catharsis is the cleansing from the spiritual negligence that has been affecting the church for years, and the change is the new normal transformation that the church will become post pandemic.

In order for the church to realize it’s future, there will have to be a mighty movement of the Holy Spirit of God that will reclaim the power, passion and promise of God within the people who have truly had an encounter with the risen Christ. The power of the Holy Spirit will reign and rain on the people of God bringing us together once again as one. The passion of the Spirit will cause us to share our possessions with one another in a spirit of selflessness. The promise of God will be the fulfillment of Jesus’ words in John 17:26 and Acts 1:8. This Pentecost will determine if the church of Jesus Christ chooses to pause and return to the past, or pivot and go forward into the future.

Lord Jesus, Pentecost gives us a chance to repent, renew and revive our commitment to live for you. Today, we offer ourselves willingly to the indwelling of the Holy Spirit to melt us, mold us, fill us, and use us in any way you choose.

Shalom

Pastor Smith

Sunday Morning Worship!

May 31, 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:

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

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

Mrs. Robbie Grant

Mr. Bobby Readus

Mr. James Harris

Mrs. Gladys Ewing

Mr. Liona Langford, Jr.

Words of Encouragement

admin May 28, 2020

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What’s Happening at CG 5/28/2020

What’s Happening at CG?

Daily Devotional

Read: Isaiah 43:16-19

Nick Saban, head coach of the University of Alabama football team, has a saying that is provocative and profound. The saying is, “Trust the Process!” Every student athlete that plays football knows this statement because it describes what the program is all about. It means controlling only what you can do, day to day, playing one down at a time. If you are going to play successfully at the school, you will ingrain this mantra into your mind and do your job (play) accordingly. This is the common denominator in the success of one of the greatest programs in the history of collegiate sports.

The nation of Israel was the best in the world because they had the best in the world on their side, they had God. They couldn’t lose, but they did because they decided to put their trust in other gods and idols. They didn’t trust the process that God had laid out for them. The good news is that God gave them a reprieve through the new thing that He is going to do. Like the Israelites, if we failed to trust God’s process, we will find ourselves in a losing season. But God is about to do a new thing in this eternal now. If we will recognize, seize, and celebrate this new thing we will experience the powerful plan of God, and the restoration of His church.

Dear God, our experience has taught us that when we need protection and deliverance there is no one who can save us but you. Today, we place all of our trust in you and your will as we live into the new thing that you are doing and the new season that is to come.

Shalom

Pastor Smith

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

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

Mrs. Robbie Grant

Mr. Bobby Readus

Mr. James Harris

Mrs. Gladys Ewing

Mr. Liona Langford, Jr.

Words of Encouragement

admin May 22, 2020

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What’s Happening at CG 5/22/2020

What’s Happening at CG?

Daily Devotional

Read: Acts 12: 1-17

The question that will be stated over and again will be, “Do you remember where you were when the coronavirus came?” Tens of thousands of lives lost, joblessness, economy in ruins, families torn apart, and a general sense of insecurity and fear during the relatively short period of time. People are seeking answers, but the thing that is the most requested, most offered, most needed and most practiced today is, prayer. Jim Cymbala, in his book Breakthrough Prayer, relates that there are two challenges believers face regarding the prayer of faith. 1) To believe that no situation, however evil or entrenched is beyond the scope of prayer. 2) The second challenge is waiting on God.

When the church commits to sincere God centered prayer, we will experience the power and presence of God into our captive places. We will discover that while the church is praying, God is working things out for His people. Before they can finish their prayers, God has answered their prayer, freed Peter and brought him back to them. After reading this, do you really want to tell God about your problem that is unsolvable, your situation that is unbearable and your mountain that is unmovable?

Heavenly Father, today I give you thanks for the opportunities to exercise the gift of prayer. I know that prayer works and what it can do to change things, people, and make the difference in the earth.

Shalom

Pastor Smith

Sunday Morning Worship!

May 24, 2020

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

Monday, May 25, 2020

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

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

Mrs. Robbie Grant

Mr. Bobby Readus

Mr. James Harris

Mrs. Gladys Ewing

Mr. Liona Langford, Jr.

Words of Encouragement

admin May 21, 2020

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What’s Happening at CG 5/21/2020

What’s Happening at CG?

Daily Devotional

Read: Isaiah 9:2, 6-7

The biblical definition of hope is confident expectation, having the assurance regarding things that are unclear and uncertain. Hope is one of the theological virtues along with faith and love. Hope is not wishful thinking, because in the hands of the believer hope is a fundamental component of our lives. We know that without hope, life is confusion, it has no rhyme or reason, there are no dreams, goals, or purpose. But, with hope there is strength, confidence, gratitude, and a positive outlook on life.

Over 800 years before His birth the prophet Isaiah spoke of the coming of hope in the birth of Jesus. The people were in darkness, captivity, and oppression, but hope comes wrapped in a child’s body, bringing divine counsel, power, strength, and peace. In Him we discover that there is light in the midst of darkness, and assurance that no matter what happens on earth we have a home, a heavenly building not made by man. Jesus is our hope. He is the Christ, the Messiah, The Anointed One, Son of the living God, who comes to save us from every one of our sins and give us eternal life.

Lord, thank you for ransoming my life, taking my sins, and nailing them to the cross. Today, I know that whatever comes my way I have hope, the blessed assurance that I have a deliverer and His name is Jesus.

Shalom

Pastor Smith

Monday, May 25, 2020

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

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

Mrs. Robbie Grant

Mr. Bobby Readus

Mr. James Harris

Mrs. Gladys Ewing

Mr. Liona Langford, Jr.

Words of Encouragement

admin May 20, 2020

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5/20/2020 Bible study

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What’s Happening at CG 5/20/2020

What’s Happening at CG?

Bible Study

Join us today (Wednesday, May 20th) for Bible Study at 12:00 noon via Facebook Live on the Center Grove United Methodist Church Facebook page.

Daily Devotional

Read: Hebrews 12:1-2

Watching the news, reading about the cases, deaths and forecast that is expected from the COVID-19 coronavirus makes you think about your mortality. Until I remembered that our ancestors were confronted with some pretty overwhelming challenges. Slavery, life after reconstruction, terrorist bombings, Jim Crow, segregation, voting rights, and Civil Rights all remind me that it wasn’t easy, and we didn’t get here on our own. They sacrificed everything, even their lives so that we can have what we enjoy today. We remember that we are standing on the shoulders of giants who endured worst things than COVID-19 and lived to pass life on to the next generation.

The author in Hebrews is writing to people who felt like giving up. They had lost hope, became spiritually lazy, negligent and were about to compromise their faith and beliefs. But, the writer sends a prophetic jolt into the community to get them back in the race. Our ancestors today are surrounding us, cheering us on and calling us to remember that we are the best of the best. This virus is a weight that must be laid aside as we take our eyes off ourselves, fix them on Jesus and open our faith files to read and remember all of the times that God has brought us through.

Lord Jesus, thank you for the testimony of our elders and ancestors. Today, we resolve that we will not flinch in the face of trials and tribulations because we stand on the shoulders of those who would not let up, give up, or shut up, until they paid up, prayed up, and stayed up.

Shalom

Pastor Smith

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

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

Mrs. Robbie Grant

Mr. Bobby Readus

Mr. James Harris

Mrs. Gladys Ewing

Mr. Liona Langford, Jr.

Words of Encouragement

admin May 19, 2020

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What’s Happening at CG 5/19/2020

What’s Happening at CG?

Daily Devotional

Read: Luke 5:1-11

When I was young, we would “go swimming” at the local park in the neighborhood. I loved the water, but I couldn’t swim. The way the older boys resolved my dilemma, and deepened my anxiety, was to throw me into the deep water and laugh as I did my best I’m not drowning imitation. But, one boy taught me all that I needed to know about being in deep-water. 1) It’s not any different than shallow water, just deeper, 2) you have to trust your survival instincts in deep water, 3) You can make it in deep water if you don’t panic, and 4) Big fish don’t swim in shallow water. I also discovered a personal lesson from my deep-water experience that has lasted throughout my lifetime. “That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” (Friedrich Nietzsche)

Jesus had a deep-water blessing for the men who were willing to trust Him, even though they had been fishing all night and caught nothing. Sometimes it’s the unexpected circumstances, the situations we don’t want to go through that teach us the best lessons. Consequentially, it is the nevertheless faith declaration made by Peter that enables the men to see the power of Jesus’s Word, experience a net-breaking reward, and have their lives transformed. All this for being faithful, obedient, and trusting God. Sometimes we will find ourselves in some fearful and anxious deep-water places. If you are willing to follow God’s Word, even when it doesn’t make sense; don’t panic because God is about to perform an awesome action in your life.

Thank you, Jesus, for taking the time today to show me that I can make it in life’s deep waters. I will not be anxious, fearful, or doubtful, because I trust your Word.

Shalom

Pastor Smith

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

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

Mrs. Robbie Grant

Mr. Bobby Readus

Mr. James Harris

Mrs. Gladys Ewing

Mr. Liona Langford, Jr.

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