“Graves to Gardens” I WEEK 1
We all know life can change in a few days. A wedding. A funeral. A birth. A virus. Those few days are a mix of profound opportunity and profound uncertainty. This is exactly how the disciples of Jesus found themselves in the most trying 3 days of their lives. But amidst all the darkness and glory of the Cross - amidst the waiting - Jesus was doing something. In fact, the Good News is that Jesus takes what looks like a GRAVE and turns it into a GARDEN. So, what does Jesus want to do in your own time of waiting? Join us this Sunday as we explore the 3 days that changed everything.
WEEKLY GIVING STATISTICS
(Fiscal Year Began June 1, 2020)
Last Week Weekly Need YTD
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OPPORTUNITIES:
Hand2Hand Ministry: UPDATE!
The Center Church is scheduled to provide and pack lunches for Hand2Hand once in April (4.26.) and twice in May (5.03. & 5.24.) this year, including special bags for the end of the school year.
We serve 140 kids each week!
Want to get involved? Involved and serving already?
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WANTED:
Cans of Pasta (Ravioli, Spaghetti, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Spaghetti O’s, etc.)
Boxes of Macaroni & Cheese
Cans of fruit
Cans of veggies
In addition, the following items are always appreciated:
- Oatmeal packets
- Granola bars/protein bars
- Individual fruit cups
- Individual sized cereal boxes
- Microwave popcorn packets
- Trail mix
- Granola bars
- Fruit snacks
- Fruit cups
- Pudding cups
- Peanut butter/cheese cracker packets
- Meat sticks
- Any kind of small bagged snacks (Goldfish Crackers, Animal Crackers, etc)
Donations may be brought to church, but a socially distanced pick up can be arranged at Byron Community Ministries as well.
Thank you for your support!
Any questions? Please contact office@centergr.com for more info and we will get you connected.
HOPE UNEXPECTED:
UPDATE on how you can get involved to follow soon.
THANK YOU for being the hands and feet of Jesus.
INFO:
SMALL GROUPS:
LOOKING TO GET CONNECTED? WE HAVE A SPOT FOR YOU!
PLEASE CHECK OUR ONLINE RESOURCES; SOME OF OUR SMALL GROUPS MAY BE MEETING DIGITALLY
DUE TO COVID-19.
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CENTER STUDENTS MINISTRY:
Sunday, 03.21.21, 6pm-8pm: Join Jon-Michael and team for a (friendly?) basketball match at our current location!
Stay tuned for additional updates and contact jon-michael@centergr.com for more details.
Interested in serving in our Center Students ministry?
Jon-Michael would love to hear from you!
CENTER KIDS MINISTRY:
Pssst…Easter is just around the corner! Our Center Kids Ministry Director, Dani, has something awesomely ‘hoppy’ planned!
Look for important updates in your inbox.
Questions for Dani? She’d love to connect with you at dani@centergr.com .
JOHN GORVEATTE I LEAD PASTOR
“GRAVES TO GARDENS” WEEK 1
KEY PASSAGES:
Matthew 27:27-31 NIV
The Soldiers Mock Jesus
27 Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole company of soldiers around him. 28 They stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him, 29 and then twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on his head. They put a staff in his right hand. Then they knelt in front of him and mocked him. “Hail, king of the Jews!” they said. 30 They spit on him, and took the staff and struck him on the head again and again. 31 After they had mocked him, they took off the robe and put his own clothes on him. Then they led him away to crucify him.
Matthew 27:50-54 NIV
50 And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit.
51 At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook, the rocks split 52 and the tombs broke open. The bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life. 53 They came out of the tombs after Jesus’ resurrection and[a] went into the holy city and appeared to many people.
54 When the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened, they were terrified, and exclaimed, “Surely he was the Son of God!”