Center Pointe family,

It feels like SPRING!  I hope you have made some time to soak in a little sunshine by being outside at lunch break or taking the kids for a walk! I am glad for Spring because it always reminds me of God’s faithfulness to bring new life.  Question: Where have you seen God bring new life for you and your family recently?
There are a few things going on that you will need to take note of from this week’s CP Update and now you can also view an events calendar online and look at upcoming events by going to www.centerpointecma.com/events. There you will have access to Center Pointe’s Calendar so that you can stay in the loop! – Clint Bieri, Church Planting Resident

Here are this week’s updates!

• March 14th -  Dave Humphrey will be sharing a message on John’s Gospel from John 1:35-50. To get ready to hear the Word this weekend take a read through and ask Jesus to show you something from his word and then come and listen to Dave this weekend and Worship with the rest of the Center Pointe Family.

• SPRING FORWARD March 14th – Daylight Savings Time Begins so please make sure that  you set you clocks FORWARD on Saturday night or else you will be really late to Worship Gathering on Sunday morning!

• The REAL LIVE Easter Party - WARNING: IF WE HAVE NOT HEARD FROM YOU… WE ARE ASSUMING THAT YOU WILL BE AT THE REAL LIVE EASTER PARTY TO SERVE!!  March 27th is an outreach event to children and families. Please sign up to help out.  This will help our organizers out a lot if they know that you are coming. Mark your calendars, give your friends a flier and sign up to help out!

• 2010 LENT CHALLENGE. If you took the challenge then please share what God is showing you through his word!  Click here to encourage others by leaving comments on the web page as we read through Isaiah and John! The Lent Readings 2010 booklet and CDs will continue to be available on the info table this Sunday (3/14) or download the reading guide from the website.

• BAPTISM. Publicly celebrating our death to sin and our new life in Christ is an exciting and significant part of the Christian journey. If you would like to be baptized on Easter Sunday, April 4th, during the Worship Gathering, or if you’re just interested in finding out more about what Baptism is join us for a baptism class on Sunday night March 21st at 6:00 p.m. you can follow this link to sign up. This one hour class will help you know what baptism is and why we do it – bring your questions!

• YOUTH GROUP. Center Pointe Students will be meeting at the Center Pointe Church Offices for Youth Group on Sunday night from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

• BECOME A FAN. Center Pointe is on Facebook! Search for ”What God is Doing at Center Pointe Church” and become a fan. You can stay up to date on events, share prayer requests and praises, and introduce your friends to our community.

Coming Soon…

• Starting Pointe - If you are new to Center Pointe within the last six months there will be a get-to-know-us meeting after Worship Gathering on March 28th.  If you did not receive an invitation card to Starting Pointe please fill out the Connection Pointe Card online, and of course you are invited!

Center Pointe family,

God has been so faithful to us. This week I’ve seen Him answer prayer after prayer, some that I and others have been praying for a long time. I hope that you are encouraged by the faithfulness of our God this week! This Sunday we’ll have a great opportunity to worship Him. Scott Brooks, a friend, pastor, and mentor to me, is coming down to join and lead us in worship. He loves Jesus and is a GREAT worship leader! My prayer is that we would all experience the presence of Christ this Sunday in a way that refreshes our spirits. And I know that our God is faithful to answer as we pray together!
Embraced by Jesus,
Pastor Josh

Here are this week’s updates!

• March 7th -  Pastor Scott Brooks leads in worship and teaching of the Word of God.

• 2010 LENT CHALLENGE. Did you take the CHALLENGE? Share what God is showing you through his word!  Click here to encourage others by leaving comments on the web page as we read through Isaiah and John! The Lent Readings 2010 booklet and CDs will continue to be available on the info table this Sunday (2/28) or download the reading guide from the website.

• BAPTISM. Publicly celebrating our death to sin and our new life in Christ is an exciting and significant part of the Christian journey. If you would like to be baptized on Easter Sunday, April 4th, during the Worship Gathering, or if you’re just interested in finding out more about what Baptism is join us for a baptism class on Sunday night March 21st at 6:00 p.m. you can follow this link to sign up. This one hour class will help you know what baptism is and why we do it – bring your questions!

• BECOME A FAN. Center Pointe is on Facebook! Search for ”What God is Doing at Center Pointe Church” and become a fan. You can stay up to date on events, share prayer requests and praises, and introduce your friends to our community.

• YOUTH GROUP. Center Pointe Students will be meeting at the Center Pointe Church Offices for Youth Group on Sunday night from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

• The REAL LIVE Easter Party – Will be held on March 27th as an outreach event to children and families. Mark your calendars, give your friends a flier and sign up to help out!

Coming Soon…

• Starting Pointe – If you are new to Center Pointe within the last six months there will be a get-to-know-us meeting after Worship Gathering on March 28th.  More information will be online, in the mail and in next week’s CP Update.

Publicly celebrating our death to sin and our new life in Christ is an exciting and significant part of the Christian journey. It is the outward sign of the inward change. If you would like to be baptized on Easter Sunday, April 4th, during the Worship Gathering, or if you’re just interested in finding out more about what Baptism is join us for a baptism class on Sunday night March 21st at 6:00 p.m.  This one hour class will help you know what baptism is and why we do it – bring your questions!

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This is the invitation you will send to your friends, family and co-workers:

First name [goes here],

I thought you would like to join me at Center Pointe Church this weekend. I have experienced uplifting music, encouraging messages, friendly people and a welcoming atmosphere. You’ll find people that are ready to connect with God and with one another… and with you! I think you will really enjoy the our sermon series, John’s Gospel: The Gateway to God. It’s all about the encounters Jesus had with people and how we can encounter him still today! Give me a call if you have any questions or if i can offer you a ride! Center Pointe has a Facebook page you can browse and, also, feel free to check out the Center Pointe website before you come. Everything starts at 10:00am on Sundays. Here are the driving directions.  I’ll talk to you soon!

Your name [goes here]
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Center Pointe family,

Josh and I have been commenting that we are seeing God move in our lives and the lives of the people who make up Center Pointe!  We are so very blessed!  We want you all to continue to Invite people you know to Worship Gathering, Include people in relationships and Growth Pointe[s] as well as Invest in serving people without any expectation of return!  Have a great week! Clint Bieri – Church Planting Resident

Here are this week’s updates!

• February 28th -  John’s Gospel: Jesus the Gateway to God. Josh will be teaching from John 1:19-35 as our journey continues through the Gospel of John this Sunday. Our series in John would be a great time to invite your friends, neighbors, family, co-workers, and classmates to hear what God has to say to them and experience a relationship with Jesus at our Worship Gatherings!  Click HERE for some cool Gospel of John wallpapers for your computer and iPod touch!

• 2010 LENT CHALLENGE. Did you take the CHALLENGE? Share what God is showing you through his word!  Click here to encourage others by leaving comments on the web page as we read through Isaiah and John! The Lent Readings 2010 booklet and CDs will continue to be available on the info table this Sunday (2/28) or download the reading guide from the website.

• BAPTISM. Publicly celebrating our death to sin and our new life in Christ is an exciting and significant part of the Christian journey. If you would like to be baptized on Easter Sunday, April 4th, during the Worship Gathering, or if you’re just interested in finding out more about what Baptism is join us for a baptism class on Sunday night March 21st at 6:00 p.m.  This one hour class will help you know what baptism is and why we do it – bring your questions!

• BECOME A FAN. Center Pointe is on Facebook! Search for ”What God is Doing at Center Pointe Church” and become a fan. You can stay up to date on events, share prayer requests and praises, and introduce your friends to our community.

• YOUTH GROUP. Center Pointe Students will be meeting at the Center Pointe Church Offices for Youth Group on Sunday night from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Coming Soon!

• March 19th-20th – Intimate Issues Conference for Women early-bird registration ends March 5th!
• March 27th – The REAL LIVE Easter Party, an outreach event to children and families. Mark your calendars and tell your friends.

[Post-Todo]

For the series “John’s Gospel” we had Jameson McMaster from Sock Puppet Logo Design in Wadsworth, Ohio create for us some sweet backgrounds to visually share John’s Gospel: The Gateway to God.  We wanted to share some of these creations with you!

Wallpapers from Center Pointe Church are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License. Feel free to share them!

Desktop Wallpapers:

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• 1280×800

iPhone / iPod Touch Wallpapers:

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Discovering the essential beliefs and behaviors that keep us centered on Jesus.

Instructor: Josh Franks

Meeting Night: Tuesday night

Meeting Time: 7-9pm

Meeting Location: Center Pointe Offices

Meeting Duration: 6 weeks starting February 23, 2010 and ending March 30, 2010

Cost: $20 for adults and $10 for students (register by 2/21/10)

See details about other Tuesday University classes by clicking here

Hello Ladies,

On Friday, March 19 and Saturday, March 20 the Intimate Issues conference will be held at the Grace Church in Middleburg Heights, OH.

The cost of the conference is $49 for early registration before March 5 we want to take advantage of this compared to $65. The fee includes a workbook and lunch on Saturday. The conference runs from 6:30pm-9:30pm Friday and 9am-4pm on Saturday. There is a separate afternoon session for Singles.

The other costs would be dinner Friday night, hotel stay (4 to a room), dinner on Saturday on our way home (fast food).

Discounted Lodging:  Ask for the Intimate Issues rate for March 19, 2010:

Comfort Inn:: 17550 Rosbough Dr. (440-234-3131)

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• $64 + tax, includes continental breakfast, workout room

Courtyard by Marriott – Cleveland Airport South: 17550 Rosbough Dr. (440-234-3131 or 800-321-2211)

• $69 + tax for King Bed or 2 Double Beds
• Indoor Pool, Work Out Room, Courtyard Cafe Breakfast Restaurant On site
• Area Restaurant Discounts & 100% Smoke Free Hotel
• Free airport shuttle & Free shuttle within 5 miles (to restaurants and to Grace Church)
• Ensure the Intimate Issue Discounted Room Rate by clicking the reservation links below:

1. To reserve a room with one king bed and a sleeper sofa, please click here
2. To reserve a room with two double sized beds, please click here.

Crown Plaza: 7230 Engle Rd. (440-243-4040)

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• $69 + tax, newly renovated, indoor pool, sauna, exercise room, on-site restaurant

Hampton Inn: 7074 Engle Rd. (440-234-0206)

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• $79 + tax, includes complimentary breakfast, indoor pool, hot tub, fitness room
• Free shuttle within 5 miles (to restaurants and to Grace Church)

TownePlace Suites by Marriott – Cleveland Airport: 17550 Rosbough Dr. (440-816-9300 or 800-321-2211)

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• $59 + tax for a Spacious Studio Queen Suite
• Indoor Pool, Workout Room, Free Breakfast
• Area Restaurant Discounts & 100% Smoke Free Hotel
• Free airport shuttle & Free shuttle within 5 miles (to restaurants and to Grace Church)
• Ensure the Intimate Issue Discounted Room Rate by clicking the reservation links below
  1. To reserve a studio suite with full kitchen, living room area and a sleeper sofa, please click here

We would want to leave late afternoon around 3pm travel to our hotel room get checked in and then go to dinner. Be at the church at about 6:30pm.

We need to get registered and to see how many rooms we will need. Please let me know if you are planning on attending the conference. YOU CAN GO WHETHER YOU HAVE PARTICIPATED IN THE STUDY OR NOT!

I hope that you can make it!

~ Delilah Hetterscheidt

Students in 7th – 12th grade – Please EAT PIZZA with Clint after the worship gathering THIS Sunday Feb 21, 2010. Bring some $$ to cover the cost and get your grub on! Please feel free to invite your Facebook friends to hang out with us as well!  See you there!