COME BACK STRONGER | WEEK 1
“Back to normal.” We’ve all said those words countless times over the last few weeks - but what if God has something more than “normal” for our church? The New Testament tells the story of the early Church and some of its defining characteristics. Despite setbacks - both spiritual and physical - the church was able to thrive and grow. What if this could be true of your family, your marriage, even our church, today? What if challenges and setbacks didn’t allow us to come back “normal”, but come back stronger?
Join us July 12 (in-person and online) for our brand new teaching series,
Come Back Stronger.
WEEKLY GIVING STATISTICS
(Fiscal Year Began June 1, 2020)
Last Week Weekly Need YTD
$2,200 $2,533 $901
FIRST RE-GATHERING OUTDOOR WORSHIP FAMILY SERVICE
AT THE CENTER CHURCH ON SUNDAY, JULY 12 AT 10AM
Join us, rain or shine!
GOOD TO KNOW:
Practice Social Distancing
Bring a mask if you prefer to do so even though we will be meeting outdoors
Hand sanitizer will be provided
At this time we are not be able to facilitate our CenterKids ministry in a physical way;
activity bags will be available
The playground area will be open; parental supervision is required
Restrooms by the main entrance of the building will be accessible (doors propped)
In case of rain: experience The Center Church’s first ever Drive-In Worship Service!
NOT READY TO JOIN US IN PERSON?
WE ARE CONTINUING OUR ONLINE WORSHIP SERVICE ON SUNDAYS, 10:00AM.
WATCH ON centergr.com/live OR centergr.online.church.
HOME CHURCHES:
Interested in getting connected to a Home Church?
Contact office@centergr.com for details.
SMALL GROUPS:
*DUE TO SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES (COVID-19):
PLEASE CHECK OUR ONLINE RESOURCES; SOME OF OUR SMALL GROUPS MAY BE MEETING DIGITALLY.
Visit centergr.com/nextsteps for more info.
CENTER STUDENTS MINISTRY:
NTS CAMP is coming to the CENTER STUDENTS ministry!
When: July 29- August 1, 2020
(Pick up at BCCS at 5pm for Center Students)
Where: Frontline Community Church
Ends: 9pm
(Cost: $48.00 per student- sponsorship may be available)
Have questions or would like to sign up? Please contact lindsey@centergr.com
OPPORTUNITIES
HOPE UNEXPECTED:
The Center Church takes part in the Hope Unexpected Ministry.
Please contact office@centergr.com if you are interested in serving. We’ll get you connected!
HAND2HAND MINISTRY:
Any questions? Please contact office@centergr.com for more info,
or email Jodi at Hand2Hand Byron Center at hand2handbc@gmail.com directly.
JOHN GORVEATTE| LEAD PASTOR
KEY PASSAGES:
Acts 1:6-8 NIV
6 Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7 He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Acts 1:12-14 NIV
Matthias Chosen to Replace Judas
12 Then the apostles returned to Jerusalem from the hill called the Mount of Olives, a Sabbath day’s walk[a] from the city. 13 When they arrived, they went upstairs to the room where they were staying. Those present were Peter, John, James and Andrew; Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew; James son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James. 14 They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.
WORSHIP SONGS/LYRICS:
‘The Lion And The Lamb’ (Source: LyricFind)
He's coming on the clouds, kings and kingdoms will bow down
And every chain will break, as broken hearts declare His praise
Who can stop the Lord Almighty?
Our God is the Lion, the Lion of Judah
He's roaring with power and fighting our battles
And every knee will bow before You
Our God is the Lamb, the Lamb that was slain
For the sin of the world, His blood breaks the chains
And every knee will bow before the Lion and the Lamb
Oh every knee will bow before the Lion and the Lamb
So open up the gates, make way before the King of kings
Our God who calls the saved is here to set the captives free
Who can stop the Lord Almighty?
Our God is the Lion, the Lion of Judah
He's roaring with power and fighting our battles
And every knee will bow before You
Our God is…
‘Great Things’ (Source: Musixmatch)
Come let us worship our King
Come let us bow at His feet
He has done great things
See what our Savior has done
See how His love overcomes
He has done great things
He has done great things
Oh, hero of Heaven, You conquer the grave
You free every captive and break every chain
Oh God, You have done great things
We dance in Your freedom, awake and alive
Oh Jesus, our Savior, Your name lifted high
Oh God, You have done great things
You've been faithful through every storm
You'll be faithful forevermore
You have done great things
And I know You will do it again
For Your promise is "Yes and amen"
You will do great things
God, You do great things
Oh, hero of Heaven, You conquer the grave
You free every captive and break every chain
Oh God, You have done great things
We…
‘Holy Spirit’ (Source: LyricFind)
There's nothing worth more
That could ever come close
No thing can compare
You're our living hope
Your presence, Lord
I've tasted and seen
Of the sweetest of loves
Where my heart becomes free
And my shame is undone
Your presence, Lord
Holy Spirit, You are welcome here
Come flood this place and fill the atmosphere
Your glory, God, is what our hearts long for
To be overcome by Your presence, Lord
Your presence, Lord
There's nothing worth more
That could ever come close
No thing can compare
You're our living hope
Your presence, Lord
I've tasted and seen
Of the sweetest of loves
Where my heart becomes free
And my shame is undone
Your presence, Lord
Holy Spirit, You are welcome here
Come flood this place and fill the atmosphere
Your glory, God, is what our hearts long for…