Posts from September 2024

Pentecost

Pentecost is a powerful reminder of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit that empowered the early church to spread the gospel. As we enter the new year, we dedicate this season to prayer, seeking the same outpouring—the latter rain—as we begin our journey anew with God. In the same way that the disciples came together in unity to pray before receiving the early rain of the Spirit, we too gather to ask for God’s presence, guidance, and power. This theme…

Connect360

Connect360 is about more than just celebration—it’s about coming together as a community to intentionally rejoice in the connections we’ve formed. Whether it’s a discipleship group, a family, a circle of friends, or a broader community, the focus of Connect360 is celebrating togetherness. After we’ve learned how to lead and establish our groups, like Jesus did with His disciples, we take time to acknowledge the joy that comes from unity in Christ. Celebration is not meant to be a solitary…

Leading Change

Leading Change is about moving beyond simply following Christ to becoming leaders who empower others to do the same. Once we’ve been redeemed, we’re called to take the next step by leading and creating communities of disciples, just as Jesus did. Leadership in this sense is not limited to formal positions—it’s about anyone who has a sphere of influence, whether that be a family, friend group, or ministry. In this model of leadership, the role of the father as the…

Redemption

Redemption is the heart of the gospel, the ultimate expression of God’s love for humanity. In the journey of education, we come to understand that knowledge alone is not enough; it must lead us to the saving grace of Jesus Christ. As Ellen G. White highlights in Education, the purpose of true learning is to bring us to redemption—to recognize our need for a Savior and to respond to His call. Redemption is not just a personal experience but one…

24-0907 UPDATE

Welcome to Houston Central! We want you to be well informed about everything that’s happening this weekend, September 7, 2024. Connect and stay tuned! COMING UP THIS WEEKEND! Amplify Worship This evening is our youth-led sunset worship. Join us at 5:30pm in the Worship Center! Social/Open gym to follow in the Family Life Center. COMING UP NEXT WEEK! Youth Bible Study Join us for our in-person Bible Study on September 13, at 7:30pm in the Worship Center. Looking forward to…