COME BACK STRONGER | WEEK 8

“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

Come Back Stronger.

WEEKLY GIVING STATISTICS
(Fiscal Year Began June 1, 2020)

Last Week Weekly Need YTD

$2,959 $2,533 $6,925

OUTDOOR WORSHIP FAMILY SERVICE

AT THE CENTER CHURCH ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 AT 10AM

Join us!

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.

FYI: WORSHIP SONG LYRICS ARE LISTED AT centergr.com/lyrics

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:

Update coming soon!

Questions? 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

‘Wisdom Over Foolishness’

KEY PASSAGES: Ephesians 5:15-19 NIV

15 Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. 18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, …

WORSHIP SONGS/LYRICS:

"Great Things"

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 conquered 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 conquered 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

Hallelujah God, above it all
Hallelujah God, unshakable
Hallelujah, You have done great things
Hallelujah God, above it all
Hallelujah God, unshakable
Hallelujah, You have done great things
You've done great things

Oh hero of Heaven, You conquered 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 have done great things
Oh God, You do great things

“See A Victory”

The weapon may be formed but it won't prosper
When the darkness falls it won't prevail
Cause the God I serve knows only how to triumph
My God will never fail
My God will never fail

I'm gonna see a victory
I'm gonna see a victory
For the battle belongs to You Lord
I'm gonna see a victory
I'm gonna see a victory
For the battle belongs to You Lord

There's power in the mighty name of Jesus
Every war He wages He will win
I'm not backing down from any giant
I know how this story ends
I know how this story ends

I'm gonna see a victory
I'm gonna see a victory
For the battle belongs to You Lord
I'm gonna see a victory
I'm gonna see a victory
For the battle belongs to You Lord

You take what the enemy meant for evil
And You turn it for good
You turn it for good

You take what…

“O Come to the Altar”

Are you hurting and broken within?
Overwhelmed by the weight of your sin?
Jesus is calling
Have you come to the end of yourself?
Do you thirst for a drink from the well?
Jesus is calling

O come to the altar
The Father's arms are open wide
Forgiveness was bought with
The precious blood of Jesus Christ

Leave behind your regrets and mistakes
Come today, there's no reason to wait
Jesus is calling
Bring your sorrows and trade them for joy
From the ashes, a new life is born
Jesus is calling

O come to the altar
The Father's arms are open wide
Forgiveness was bought with
The precious blood of Jesus Christ
Forgiveness was bought with
The precious blood!...

Oh what a Savior
Isn't He wonderful?
Sing hallelujah, Christ is risen
Bow down before Him…

“Great Are You, Lord”

You give life, You are love
You bring light to the darkness
You give hope, You restore
Every heart that is broken
Great are You, Lord

It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise
We pour out our praise
It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise to You only

you give life, You are love
You bring light to the darkness
You give hope, You restore
Every heart that is broken
Great are You, Lord

It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise
We pour out our praise
It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise to You only

And all the earth will shout Your praise
Our hearts will cry, these…