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We may not be gathering on our campus, but we’re in this together! Let’s be the Church, and let’s bring hope during uncertainty.
Our worship is filled with music, videos, stories, and a message to encourage us to grow in our relationship with Jesus. Use these lesson notes to follow along and learn what’s going on at Central.
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LESSONNOTES
May 22 & 24, 2020
Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9
God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.
Psalm 46:1
Don’t you realize that friendship with the world makes you an enemy of God? I say it again: If you want to be a friend of the world, you make yourself an enemy of God.
James 4:4
“You are My friends if you do what I command.”
Jesus in John 15:14
He returned to Capernaum. At that time the highly valued slave of a Roman officer was sick and near death. When the officer heard about Jesus, he sent some respected Jewish elders to ask Him to come and heal his slave.
Luke 7:1 – 3
He was an
He was a
So they earnestly begged Jesus to help the man. “If anyone deserves your help, he does,” they said, “for he loves the Jewish people and even built a synagogue for us.”
Luke 7:4 – 5
He was a
He was a
So Jesus went with them. But just before they arrived at the house, the officer sent some friends to say, “Lord, don’t trouble Yourself by coming to my home, for I am not worthy of such an honor.”
Luke 7:6
“I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins and become like little children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven.”
Jesus in Matthew 18:3
He was a
I am not even worthy to come and meet You. Just say the word from where You are, and my servant will be healed. I know this because I am under the authority of my superior officers, and I have authority over my soldiers. I only need to say, ‘Go,’ and they go, or ‘Come,’ and they come. And if I say to my slaves, ‘Do this,’ they do it.” When Jesus heard this, He was amazed. Turning to the crowd that was following Him, He said, “I tell you, I haven’t seen faith like this in all Israel!” And when the officer’s friends returned to his house, they found the slave completely healed.
Luke 7:7 – 10
It is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to Him must believe that God exists and that He rewards those who sincerely seek Him.
Hebrews 11:6
Abraham believed God, and God counted him as righteous because of his faith. He was even called the friend of God.
James 2:23
And when the officer’s friends returned to his house, they found the slave completely healed.
Luke 7:10
Faith is believing what you can’t
Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see.
Hebrews 11:1
The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display His craftsmanship.
Psalm 19:1
Ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see His invisible qualities—His eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God.
Romans 1:20
Faith requires a
They refuse to love and accept the truth that would save them.
2 Thessalonians 2:10
Some people chose not to believe because of
Some people chose not to believe because of
“God’s light came into the world, but people loved the darkness more than the light, for their actions were evil.”
Jesus in John 3:19
Faith is measured by
Just as the body is dead without breath, so also faith is dead without good works.
James 2:26
Real faith is always
God rewards those who sincerely seek Him.
Hebrews 11:6
That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever.
2 Corinthians 4:16 – 18
Unless otherwise noted, all Scriptures are from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, Second Edition Copyright © 1996, 2004, Tyndale Charitable Trust. All rights reserved.
2020THEMEVERSE
Fix your eyes on what lies before you. Proverbs 4:25
BYTHENUMBERS: May 15 & 17, 2020
Total Attendance: 2,808
WAYSTOGIVE
- Place checks or cash in an offering bucket.
- Use your credit or debit card at the giving kiosk in the atrium.
- Visit centralnow.com/give
- Text “GIVE” to 517.201.0330
DISCUSSION NOTES
Use the Discussion Notes, to dig deeper for personal and group discussion/reflection. centralnow.com/discussion
REQUEST PRAYER
At Central, we value prayer, and our pastors pray over your requests each week. So, take a minute to share whatever’s on your heart. Click here to submit your requests. centralnow.com/contact-us
CAMPUS TEAM – LANDSCAPING
Help keep the Central Campus looking beautiful
The Campus Team is a group of energetic, hard-working volunteers who help maintain our campus. Landscaping volunteer opportunities are available any day of the week, even just once a month - no experience required.
Interested? Contact Ethan Capps at ethan@centralnow.com
CARE PACKAGES
Let’s shower our group homes with love and gratitude!
Care packages are a simple way to let the workers and group home members know they’re loved! If your family or life group would like to put together a care package, visit the Central Facebook page for ideas and email info@centralnow.com for a location to deliver your package.
Possible items to buy may include:
Coloring books, word searches
Snacks (crackers, cookies, candy, trail mix)
Magazines
Puzzles
Movies
Handwritten notes
For the special needs homes:
Toys (over the door basketball hoop, fidget toy, cards)
Simple kids’ games (Sorry, Connect Four)
PRAY4:01
We are asking everyone to take part in PRAY4:01. It is simple but powerful. On Sundays through 5/31, pray at 4:01 PM. Wherever you are, whatever you are doing, stop and pray for just a few minutes. In the grocery store, at home watching television, on a walk, working with the public, whatever you are doing, just stop and pray.
SHARE YOUR STORIES
Have you been watching Central online each weekend? Is there a creative way you’re connecting with your group or serving your neighbors? Would you like to share about someone else making a difference? We’re looking for your stories of how God has been moving in His church during this unique season. Take a moment go to centralnow.com and share.