WELCOME!
The Central family is commited to loving God and loving people. During our worship this weekend, our prayer is you experience the life-changing power of Jesus Christ. Our goal is to help you feel at home in a way that’s authentic and inspring. We are so glad you’re here!

Lesson Notes
February 19 & 21, 2021

Family is

. It is part of

Reveal Answer

.

Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them. Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.
Colossians 3:18 - 21

The family is the foundational institution of society. It is established by marriage and is made up of people related to one another by

.

A Father

His children.

My child, don’t reject the Lord’s discipline, and don’t be upset when He corrects you. For the Lord corrects those He loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights.
Proverbs 3:11 - 12

Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord.
Ephesians 6:4

A Father has

on His children.

The Lord is like a father to His children, tender and compassionate to those who fear Him.
Psalm 103:13

A Father

His children.

Teach them to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up.
Deuteronomy 11:19

Home, not church, should be the

children are learning scriptural truth.

A Father

in His children.

For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With His love, He will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.
Zephaniah 3:17

A Father

for His children.

“So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him.”
Jesus in Luke 11:13

A Father

His children.

The name of the Lord is a strong fortress; the godly run to Him and are safe.
Proverbs 18:10

The presence of a Father is

.

So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. Instead, you received God’s Spirit when He adopted you as His own children. Now we call Him, “Abba, Father.”
Romans 8:15

Now we live with great expectation, and we have a priceless inheritance—an inheritance that is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay.
1 Peter 1:3 - 4

The enemy always tries to end what God has established.

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”
Jesus in John 10:10(NIV)

See how very much our Father loves us, for He calls us His children, and that is what we are!
1 John 3:1

WAYS TO GIVE
- Text “GIVE” to 517.201.0330
- Visit centralnow.com/give
- Use your credit or debit card at the giving kiosk in the atrium.
- Place checks/cash in the blue boxes in the Worship Center tunnels.

BY THE NUMBERS: February 12 & 14, 2021
Total Attendance: 2,708 Onsite: 1,250 Online: 1,458
Giving: $41,837.21 [YTD: 88% of need or -$47,644]

THE CENTRAL STORE
Back with new designs in the atrium
Wear your Central gear and start a conversation about your faith. Don’t have your size or design? Go to centralnow.com to order!

WHAT’S GOING ON AT CENTRAL

SENIOR ADULT BIBLE STUDY
Thursdays starting March 4 at 10:30am | Lower-Level Conference Room
Join Howard Kraps and Randy Sells for an 8-week Bible Study on the seven churches of Revelation. Enter door 7 off Maple Street. No need to sign-up, just come for a time of fellowship and learning.

KEPT: Gathering
Saturday March 6 at 7pm | Worship Center
We are including girls of ALL ages for this special service! We can’t wait to join together to worship Jesus. Join us in prayer for God to have His way this night and invite all the ladies/girls in your life! There will not be childcare available.

HOPE GROUP
Mondays starting March 8 at 6:30pm | The Center (Door 1)
This 8-week support group is for those who have lost a loved one. Email info@centralnow.com or stop by the info desk for a pamphlet.

RECHARGE is a reimagined one-day event from the makers of CIY! It’s designed to serve 3rd -8th graders and will happen right here on Central’s campus. It happens on Saturday, March 13 from 2-8pm. To register, complete the online registration form and payment ($20) at centralnow.com. Registration closes February 28.