October 6, 2020
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What’s Happening at CG 10/06/2020

Center Grove U.M.C. Reopening Update

Thanks to each of you who completed the Church Reopening Survey. Following is an update on the survey results.

Due to COVID -19, our lives changed immediately in early March of this year. We are now in a pandemic. Our inability to worship in person was a major change. As “Shelter in Place”, and “Safer at Home” orders were issued, we immediately began identifying ways to connect virtually to continue our worship service and bible study. Connecting and communicating virtually is our new normal.

In March of this year, Center Grove’s Pastor and leadership team immediately began zoom meetings to discuss plans for addressing ways to keep our congregation safe and to remain connected. One of the pandemic’s gifts to us is reminding us of the sacred value of the gathered community and of embodied worship. However, the decisions to resume these activities is complex. The Pastor and the leadership team continued to meet, discuss, and develop safety plans using the guidelines from the CDC, the Alabama Department of Public Health, our local government and the North Alabama Conference, of the United Methodist Church.

The decided next step was to survey the congregation for their input for guidance as we move forward with discussions and plans for reopening the church. The survey was distributed and made available for members of the congregation in early August. Most responses were received between August 3rd and August 10th. Forty-one (41) survey results were received. The responses were generally consistent with few outliers.

The 41 surveys completed and returned represent 95 individuals in the households surveyed. Most of the respondents live in two-person homes with no children. The majority of the household members are age 65 and over (38%), the next largest age group is age 36-64 (35%). The 26-35 age group is 9% of the total household members; the 19-25 age group, the 12-18 age group and everyone age 11 and under are each 6% of the total household’s population.

While everyone is at risk of contracting COVID -19, people of any age may be at an increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19 if they have one or more of the identified high-risk conditions (an extensive list was provided in the survey). Eighty percent of respondents, or a family member reported being at high risk.

Schools and businesses closed, working from home and virtual school became a part of our new normal. However, there were individuals identified as essential workers to ensure that we receive healthcare and necessary goods and services. Thirty percent of respondents, or a family member reported being an essential worker. Additionally, twelve household members reported being a caregiver for someone else.

The demographics of the survey included a small number of school aged children. Respondents reported that five school age children would continue virtual school when schools reopened and two reported they will attend in-person. Every respondent with children indicated they do not plan to bring their children to church when it first reopens. There was no interest expressed in children’s church.

The question, when are you willing to return to in-person services yielded an answer of unsure from the majority, the next highest-ranking response was—after January 2021, followed by when a vaccine is available, and after one-month County downward trend in cases. Four respondents reported they were ready to return immediately.

Additionally, respondents were asked to report events that must be in place for comfortable in-person worship. Among the items listed, the most emphasized were social distancing, sanitizing and masks required. The next most frequently listed was limited capacity for worshiping, contact tracing, and bathroom capacity limits. Listed with less frequency was RSVP required for attending worship service.

When asked about interest in alternative worship and ministry methods, online virtual service is favored by the majority. Drive thru ministries ranked second and outdoor service third.

Considering possible COVID-19 ministry efforts, respondents were asked to indicate whether they anticipate, for the areas listed, any interest or need during continued “safer at home” practices. Ranked number one was securing essential items followed by meals for students and families and utilities, with transportation and child care last. Anyone in need of assistance should contact the church office for assistance from outreach ministries!

The leadership team has continued meeting and planning for the church reopening. Using the results from the church reopening survey, guidance and guidelines from the CDC, the Alabama Department of Public Health, our local government, and the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church, along with knowledge and information obtained through the leadership team, a comprehensive written plan/policy will be developed. To ensure access to the information, the written plan/policy will be made available to everyone. Using the plan/policy developed for Center Grove United Methodist Church, the church will reopen with a phased in approach beginning early January 2021, based on conditions and COVID-19 cases.

Respectfully,
Center Grove Leadership Team

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September 30, 2020
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What’s Happening at CG 09/30/2020

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Wednesday In The Word Will Not Air Today. Join us next Wednesday, October 7th, via Facebook Live as we begin a new Bible Study on the Book of Psalms.

Voting Information & Deadlines:
October 19: Voter Registration Deadline
October 29: Last Day to Apply for an Absentee Ballot
November 2: Last Day to Hand-Deliver or Postmark an Absentee Ballot
November 3: General Election

 

 

 

Annual Conference 2020 Recap
The North Alabama Annual Conference was held virtually on Saturday, September 26, 2020. The theme this year was Singing God’s Song with the Forgotten. To view the complete Annual Conference 2020 Recap, please visit the North Alabama Conference website at www.umcna.org.

We Now Have A New Way To Give!

Text-to-Give is Now Available!

Sunday Morning Worship

October 4, 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:
Purchase Your Harvest Ad TODAY! The Deadline To Submit Your Ad For The Souvenir Book Is
Friday, November 6th

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 Four 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!

4.) Text-To-Give. Text your donation amount to 844-944-2817

 

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
Mr. Liona Langford, III

Community Information

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!
Census Deadline is September 30, 2020. To complete your Alabama Census, please visit

YOUR RESPONSE MATTERS!

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September 23, 2020
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What’s Happening at CG 09/23/2020

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Voting Information & Deadlines:
October 19: Voter Registration Deadline
October 29: Last Day to Apply for an Absentee Ballot
November 2: Last Day to Hand-Deliver or Postmark an Absentee Ballot
November 3: General Election

 

 

 

A Note From Pastor Cowser

Center Grove Family and Friends:
I loved to vote when I was a child. At least I thought I was voting. One of my fondest memories of my grandmother was going to the polls with her to watch her vote. On Election Day, she would pull-out her sample ballot, mark her candidate choices, and we were off to town to cast our vote dressed in our Sunday best. We lived in a small town, so the sign-in process at the voting polls was the social event of the season. As a matter of fact, we spent more time talking to poll workers than we did actually voting. The best part of the experience for me was when we went into the voting booth. My grandmother would close the curtain behind us and she would allow me to pull the levers on the machine. Each pull of the lever was an opportunity for her to share with me the reason she chose a particular candidate and the core beliefs of the political party she proudly supported.
I learned the importance of voting at an early age, so when I turned 18 years old, it continued to be an important part of my life. On every Election Day, I make it my business to still get dressed-up and head to the polls to vote. I share this story to not only stress the importance of voting, but to remind us of our duty to also teach others, especially younger people, the importance of exercising the right to vote. All elections are important, but I believe the 2020 General Election is a life or death situation. The very heart of our nation is at stake and the results of this election will impact all of us. I hope you will join me at the polls this November 3rd to cast your vote. I will go in the assurance of knowing that the spirit of my grandmother, and so many others who have gone before us, will meet us there.
Go vote!
Pastor Cowser

We Now Have A New Way To Give!

Text-to-Give is Now Available!

 

 

Sunday Morning Worship

September 27, 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:

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 Four 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!

4.) Text-To-Give. Text your donation amount to 844-944-2817

 

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
Mr. Liona Langford, III

Community Information

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!
Census Deadline is September 30, 2020. To complete your Alabama Census, please visit
YOUR RESPONSE MATTERS!

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September 17, 2020
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What’s Happening at CG 09/17/2020

What’s Happening at CG?

 

 

 

 

A Note From Pastor Cowser

“God Sees Our Potential”
I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. -John 15:1-2 (NIV)
What kind of fruit are you producing? Jesus reminds his disciples, both then and now, that to be one of his disciples we must remain connected to him, the true vine, so that we might bear fruit that glorifies God. Jesus is not concerned about our religious acts of mercy and piety, such as, memorizing scriptures, spending time in prayer, or giving to the poor, but he reminds us that those things come as a result of deepening our relationship with him.
I know very little about gardening, but what I do know is that every now and then a vine needs to be pruned, or cutback in order to grow to its full potential. Each time I read this scripture, I can’t help but to think of all the things in my life that I need to allow God to prune. The good news is that I don’t have to rely on my on strength, but the scripture reminds us that “my Father is the gardener.” The thing about pruning is that the one who does the pruning has to have a vision of what the vine should look like. Simply put, the gardener sees the vine’s potential.
I am grateful that God, our heavenly Father, sees our potential. He looks beyond our faults, our failures, our shortcomings, and he sees what we could be and he starts working on us – pruning us, molding us, and shaping us to live at our full potential.
Grateful for The Gardener,
Pastor Cowser

 

Join the Pray Without Ceasing Ministry for prayer on the Prayer Line — Saturday, September 19th 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: 978-990-5000

Access Code: 349017

Hosted By:
The Pray Without Ceasing Ministry

Sunday Morning Worship

September 20, 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:

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
Mr. Liona Langford, III

Community Information

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September 9, 2020
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What’s Happening at CG 09/09/2020

What’s Happening at CG?

 

 

 

 

A Note From Pastor Cowser

“It’s Harvest Time!”
May those who sow in tears reap with shouts of joy. Those who go out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, carrying their sheaves. -Psalm 126:5-6 (NRSV)
This year has been a challenging year for many of us. The COVID-19 pandemic has touched us all in some way, and we are certainly living in different times. One thing that has encouraged me in this season is the steadfast faith of God’s people called Center Grove. I have heard countless testimonies from many of you of how your faith in God, and hope for the future, has grown stronger in these last several months.
I am writing to announce our 2020 Annual Harvest Celebration. This year’s theme will be “Kept: For Such a Time as This”based on Psalm 126. Psalm 126 is a testimony of Israel’s hope for the future after coming out of a time of exile. This year has certainly seemed like a time of exile for many of us, but I believe we have been kept for a purpose and plan.
Our 33rd Youth Harvest Celebration will be Sunday, November 8, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. and our 77th Church Harvest will be Sunday, November 15, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. In keeping with our Harvest Tradition, the Harvest Souvenir Book will still be available this year—in print and digital. Advertisements may be purchased for: encouragement; fraternity and sorority; college and university; businesses; in memory or in honor of a loved one; church committees and auxiliaries. In addition to purchasing advertisements, we are also asking each member, who is able, to contribute above their regular tithes and offerings toward a Special Harvest Offering.
In closing, thank you for the many ways you continue to support the ministries of Center Grove. I am truly amazed by the ways that the members and friends of our church go over and beyond to bless our church, our ministries, and our community.
Grateful to be your pastor,
Pastor Cowser

Congratulations on Your Wedding!
(September 5, 2020)

Taylor and Sonya Banks
We Wish you a lifetime of happiness together and a love that grows stronger with each passing day!

From,
Your Center Grove Family

Sunday Morning Worship

September 13, 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:

 

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
Mr. Liona Langford, III

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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

What’s Happening at CG?

 

 

 

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

Words of Encouragement

 

 

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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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