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We all know that the struggles and fears related to the COVID-19 pandemic are not solely centered on physical health. One of the well-documented struggles in this time of social distancing is loneliness. In my phone, text, and email conversations with others, loneliness is taking a toll on...

Songs of Hope: Rejoice

Posted by Hayden Lenderman on Apr 17, 2020

Song: Rejoice Artist: Influence Music Youtube| Spotify Playlist             Imagine you are living in Israel during the time of Jesus’ ministry, as His 13th disciple. You have walked with Him for the entirety of His three years...

Interested in what’s been going on here at Central? Our brand new Quarterly Report, The Review, is now here! It's undergone a bit of a format change but it's the same old Review that you know and love, just in a new place!    (for full screen viewing just click on the...

There is a safe haven for God’s people. A place of refuge and peace amid every storm. It is a shadow place, a hiding place, under the wings of a mighty God. "Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me, for in you I take refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the...

Song: Raise A Hallelujah Artist: Bethel Youtube | Spotify Playlist  What is your ideal setting to worship?  Is it outdoors?  In a beautiful sanctuary?  A room equipped with all of the latest A/V gear?  With your family?  With your friends?   The...

Hello friends!  It probably goes without saying, but I will say it anyway, “I miss being with you in person!” While it is a necessity, the new normal of physically distancing can take a toll after a while. Zoom meetings are great in order to see one another’s faces, but...

Song: Tremble Artist: Mosaic (MSC) Youtube | Spotify Playlist There’s something powerful about simply calling on the name of Jesus.  This week, we will explore a song that does just that: “Tremble” by MSC.  This song took the worship world by storm...

Throughout the days of March, we have witnessed incredible change and disruption to daily life. The number of Coronavirus cases continues to rise, the death toll increases, unemployment claims skyrocket, the demand on our medical providers grows, and the days of social isolation drag on. The...

I don’t know if this is a scientific fact, but I would guess most of us thrive on normal life patterns and routines.  Now, these patterns and routines have been deeply disrupted in the wake of COVID-19. The Coronavirus has seemingly left no one untouched. Schools and universities have...

Calm the Storm This week’s Coronavirus storm whipped up fast and unexpectantly throwing each of our lives into a whirlwind of change within days. We face a global pandemic, national and local states of emergency, long lines at international airports, major event cancellations, school...