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LESSON NOTES | Keep Moving
Septmeber 3 & 5, 2021
Genesis 22:1-18
FEARS KEEPING US FROM THE CENTER
The fear of
The fear of what God may
The fear of
The fear of
8“My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the LORD. “And My ways are far beyond anything you could imagine. 9 For just as the Heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts higher than your thoughts.
Isaiah 55:8-9
If any of them offer their children as a sacrifice to Molech, they must be put to death.
Leviticus 20:2
“Take your son, your only Son—yes, Isaac, whom you love so much—and go to the land of Moriah. Go and sacrifice him as a burnt offering on one of the mountains, which I will show you.”
Genesis 22:2
“For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life.
Jesus in John 3:16
When we grasp what God has done for us, we leave the perceived safety and comfort
The situations that
“For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.”
James 1:3
Rather, you must grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. All glory to Him, both now and forever! Amen.
2 Peter 3:18
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful.
2 Timothy 4:7
Then Abram continued traveling south by stages toward the Negev.
Genesis 12:9
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WAYS TO GIVE
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BY THE NUMBERS: August 27 & 29, 2021
Total Attendance: 2,685 Onsite: 1,531 Online: 1,154
Giving: $53,726.15 [YTD: 98% of need or -$33,569]
GROUPS FALL SESSION 2021
Registration now open – centralnow.com/groups
Rooted
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!
You Are Never Alone
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.
Dont Give Up
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.
Complement
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.
HOPE GROUP
Mondays – Starting Sept 13 at 6:30pm | The Center (Door 1)
This 7-week support group is for those who have lost a loved one. You may have to walk the road of grief, but you don’t need to walk it alone. The Hope Team comes alongside those who grieve to give comfort and insight into having a healthy grieving journey. Each night’s agenda includes a lesson, breakout sessions, and prayer. Hope Group also has a special focus on those who have dealt with pregnancy loss. Email info@centralnow.com or stop by the info desk for a pamphlet.
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!
You can register and pay at: centralnow.com/middleschool