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LESSON NOTES | Get Going
August 27 & 29, 2021
Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart.
Hebrews 10:22 (NIV)
Don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says.
James 1:22
Jesus said, “The people who hear the teaching of God and obey it—they are the ones who have God’s blessing.”
Luke 11:28 (ERV)
The first step is the
The Lord had said to Abram, “Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father’s family, and go to the land that I will show you.
Genesis 12:1
All the families on earth will be blessed through you.
Genesis 12:3
Just because God called you to it,
Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.
John 16:33
The
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go.
Psalms 32:8
Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you.
Proverbs 4:25
1 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, “I am El-Shaddai—‘God Almighty.’ Serve Me faithfully and live a blameless life. 2 I will make a covenant with you, by which I will guarantee to give you countless descendants.” 3 At this, Abram fell face down on the ground. Then God said to him, 4 “This is My covenant with you: I will make you the father of a multitude of nations! 5 What’s more, I am changing your name. It will no longer be Abram. Instead, you will be called Abraham for you will be the father of many nations. 6 I will make you extremely fruitful. Your descendants will become many nations, and kings will be among them!
Genesis 17:1-6
Abraham lived a life marked by
“Abraham believed God, and God counted him as righteous because of his faith.” He was even called the friend of God.
James 2:23
Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.
Psalms 119:105
23 You hold my right hand. 24 You guide me with your counsel, leading me to a glorious destiny.
Psalms 73:23-24
“… come, follow me.”
Jesus in Luke 18:22b
13 I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.
Philippians 3:13-14
Unless otherwise noted, all Scriptures are from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, Second Edition
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BY THE NUMBERS: August 20 & 22, 2021
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GROUPS FALL SESSION 2021
Registration now open – centralnow.com/groups
10-Weeks (Tue Sept 14 - Sun Nov 14)
ROOTED provides the opportunity to connect with God, the church, community, and your purpose in unexpected life-changing ways. This study is one of the most transformational experience we have at Central. Whether you have been following Jesus for years, or you are new to the faith, this is the perfect place to jump in!
7-Weeks (Tue Sept 14-Oct 26)
When life feels depleted, does God care? When life grows dark and stormy, does God notice? In You Are Never Alone, Max Lucado looks at the miracles of Jesus as recorded in the Gospel of John. John chose the stories and events from Jesus’ life that he believed would give his readers strength, empower them, lift them up, and speak life into their situations.
6-Weeks (Tue Sept 14-Oct 19)
Our lives are minefields of challenges that take their toll on our courage, our conviction, and even our faith. But God whispers to the weary, don’t give up. Drawing from inspiring biblical stories and first-person testimonies of perseverance, study encourages us to cast our concerns on God, trust in his love and timing, pray for patience and strength, and seek out support in the family of God.
6-Weeks (Tue Sept 14-Oct 19)
Do you want a flourishing and vibrant marriage that reflects the gospel? Complement shines a compelling light on the beauty of marriage as God intends it. Through biblical teaching, storytelling, and real-life examples, this study dismantles the distorted cultural views of submission, servanthood, and leadership within a marriage and offer a better view of healthy, godly marriage.
MIDDLE SCHOOL FALL RETREAT
The cost is $45 which includes meals, transportation, and lodging going to Oil Belt Camp in Flora, IL. Families with multiple children attending will pay for the first child and Central will pay for the others. We will meet in The Center at 4:30 pm on Friday (Door 1) and returning at 10:15 am on Sunday. Make sure you register by September 12th!