What’s Happening at CG?
Daily Devotional
Read: Mark 2: 3-12
In his book, Paralysis in the Pew, author Dr. Jeffery T. Rainey asks questions relating to the problem of paralysis in the church today. “Why are members comfortable with just coming to church? Why are members satisfied with simply sitting in the pew? Why are members meeting simply to maintain their membership? Why aren’t some Christians contributing to the church? Why aren’t some saints serving in His service? Why aren’t some members ministering for the master? Why are some congregants committed to the cause of Christ?”
Paralysis is the inability of the body to function properly or respond to the commands of the brain. In relating to the story of how Jesus healed the paralyzed man, we understand how faith and perseverance from his friends led to deliverance for their friend and praise to God. To see change in the church today we must be desperate to see Jesus, determined to press through difficulties, and dependent only on Jesus to heal, forgive and deliver us, as we respond obediently to His voice.
Heavenly Father, today we give thanks for deliverance from the spiritual paralysis in our lives. We come to you asking forgiveness of our sins, receiving the healing of our body, mind, and spirits. In Jesus’ name. Amen!
Shalom
Pastor Smith
Celebrating Mother’s Day
Sunday, May 10th
Don’t forget to give your Tithes and Offerings! Your generosity enables Center Grove to continue to be the hope for our community and the world!
Here are Three Ways to Give:
1.) Visit the Center Grove website (www.centergroveumc.org), click on Stewardship, and then click the “Ready to Give” tab.
2.) If you prefer to mail your donation, you may send it to:
Center Grove United Methodist Church
P.O. Box 5957
Huntsville, AL 35814
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*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
Pastor Donald F. Smith
Words of Encouragement
