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Concert of Prayer July 17th and August 21st [More....]

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Audio download from Sunday, 06.29.08: Joining the Cloud of Witnesses [More....]

The 07.06.08 issue of Happenings, weekly newsletter, on-line in "Members Corner" section [More....]

Special Announcement regarding the Youth Bus Crash in Dothan, AL, on Centenary's Home Page.

Check it out: Blood Pressure check in Hospitality Room on 07.06.08.

New Worship Series starts July 6th: Wisdom for Dummies [More....]

Mercer Series (Paul): The Third Heaven: Breathing Vicious Threats [More....]

The Lexington Emmaus Community presents Carl Hurley in an evening of laughter and fun, August 23rd [More....]

"It Did Happen" report on acquisition of "The Land" in "Members Corner" section [More....]

Church Council Minutes from 05.06.08 & 05.22.08 meetings, with special report on "The Land", in "Members Corner" section [More....]

June Prayer Corner: Praying With Our Eyes Wide Open [More....]

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Worship & Music

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Note: Copyright © 2008, David R. Thomas

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[Music]

Help to Change
Psalm 51:10-12: David Thomas (02.24.08) - 8:30, 9:45, 11:15 & 5:15

Prayer Changes Things

I pray that you will begin to understand how incredibly great his power is to help those who believe him. It is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead ... Ephesians 1:19-20 [LB]

Jesus replied, "What is impossible from a human perspective is possible with God." Luke 18:27 [NLT]

Do you think a prayer could help you become the kind of person you once were or want to be?

Create in me a pure heart, O God. Psalm 51:10

Is anyone of you in trouble? He should pray ... Is anyone of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. James 5:13-15

Praying to remain patient and hopeful --
Renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:10

Praying for the mindset of wholeness --
Restore to me the joy of your salvation. Psalm 51:12

My story

"God blesses those who realize their need for him..." Matthew 5:3 [NLT]

Grant me a willing spirit to sustain me. Psalm 51:12

Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Psalm 51:11

God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. James 4:6

The Holy Spirit will give you life that comes from Christ Jesus and will set you free from sin and death. Romans 8:2 [CEV]

Special Music @ Centenary

8:30am (Traditional Service)
Then Will the Very Rocks Cry Out -- Chancel Choir
9:45 & 11:15 (Blended Service)
Then Will the Very Rocks Cry Out -- Chancel Choir (9:45)

Majesty -- Nick Childs (11:15)

Unless otherwise noted, all citations are from the Holy Bible, New International Version, © 1973, 1978, 1984, International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishers.

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