We had five men meet together last night with the video clip, discussion and getting into the Word. Each attender said they benefitted from our meeting together. The men’s Courageous Study continues this coming Monday night at 7, and for four additional Monday’s.

It’s always neat to receive “feedback”, i.e. thoughtful persons sharing their take of the Word of the Lord that was preached the past Sunday, and going on to share how it moved and challenged them. The overwhelming response appears to be, “People Really Do Care!” In response to the song, “Does anybody even listen anymore? Does anybody really care?” The resounding answer is “YES!” We’re not into the wreckless tearing out of the weeds, and most certainly destroying the wheat, but we are really focused upon God’s Amazing Grace that transforms “wretches” into “new persons.” “Hallelujah, What a Savior, who can take a poor lost sinner, Lift Him from the miry clay and set Him free. I will ever tell the story, shouting “Glory, Glory, Glory.” “Hallelujah, Jesus rescued me.”

9:30 is time in The Word; Focusing on The Resurrection – With Teachers, Libby, Mark, Sherrill, and more! The Kid’s together will be into the Story RE The Road Trip to Emmaus; and how the disciple’s hearts were warmed and encouraged. At 10:30 its Easter Worship with a lot of Special Music & a Baptism. Yeah! Central Wesleyan – In the Heart of Elwood, With Elwood at Heart! visit our Website at

The Response to worship this morning at Central Wesleyan Church was wonderful! The group of children and youth responsive and participating was wonderful. Could it be, we’ve found the drummer, we’ve been looking for and praying for.
When we lifted in song, to the Lord, “How Great Thou Art!” It was so meaningful and powerful. I love Church! I said it in February, I know you may have had some difficult circumstances to face because of a certain pastor, or situation. But God “Is” so Good, and worship services, like this morning, just attest to the fact that it’s all worthwhile. The Psalmist so beautifully puts it: “I was glad when they said unto me, ‘Let’s go to God’s house!” “Hi, Lord!”

    John Wesley expressed his conviction, that 10 men, wholeheartedly committed to the Lord God, could change the world.  Jesus discipled 12, and even had one of those defect, drop out, and betray Him, yet those 11 “turned the world upside down.”  … thus proving the mighty power of belief!  “Faith In God, CAN move a mighty mountain.”                       This Sunday’s challenge is this, “To face the harsh realities of a sin-blinded, war-torn, lust-driven, greedy world, does not mean God’s people have to run up “the White Flag” and surrender.  Rather Jesus’ Clarion Call is “Don’t be overcome with evil; but be overcomers with “The Peace of God” that our Savior has bequeathed us.”  John 16:33 I John 2:13,14; I Jn 4:4; 5:4-6; & Rom 12:21.

When people pray, Anything can happen! It’s a simple as, “God be merciful to me ….” – The Sinner’s Prayer. It’s as short as, “I believe!” Anyone’s Prayer: Romans 1:16. “For I’m not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. For it is God’s powerful method of bringing all who believe it to heaven.”
WHAT IS IT …. THAT GOD CAN DO? God can do anything; Anything …ANYTHING! God can do anything, but fail! He can save, He can keep, And He will, God can do ANYTHING – But Fail!

I believe the Lord helped us AT Central Wesleyan … A Caring, Bible Teaching, People Reaching Church, ….Yesterday As we sought to properly present the Truth (Promise) God gives in Jeremiah 29:11. We used the three boxes to explain that “The Enemy” tries to bind you up in a Box: #1. The ‘Wrong Thoughts About God’ Box #2. The ‘Wrong Thoughts About Yourself’ Box. @ #3. The Box that wants to dominate your thinking and actions ….. ‘Where you’re at, and what you do, right now, doesn’t matter in the future’ Box. … We considered the Truth, and that is God Does Discipline His People, and does so now, at the Present time, because He wants to fulfill His “good plans” in you, in the future. So-o-o-o-o-o, Don’t lose hope in the present struggling and stretching, but Trust In Him, Lean Upon Him, & Learn from Him. Don’t rush Him, rather “Wait upon Him” Why? Because His timing is perfect, whether it’s One Day to Him, which is as a 1000 years; or vice versa; “He does ALL THINGS WELL!” Amen! Don’t Forget “The Mid Week Service” 7 PM Wed. and Please Participate in The Prayers using the MidWeek Prayer List. Just leave your e mail address at The Church Website to start receiving it:

In our Sunday’s service at Central Wesleyan, it was so precious, …. the sweet, sweet sense of God’s presence and moving among His people. The Word of God was alive, and powerful. Please pray for that continued Spirit of God moving among His people, among us. And be charter members of the start Wed. night of the New Women’s Bible Study, on Esther, meeting in the Fellowship Hall, with Lori Reynolds serving as facilitator. Want to order a Study Guide, call ahead 552-3642. Everyone else, is welcome and encouraged to attend the Midweek Service, in our Elwood Central Wesleyan Saanctuary, 2209 Main St. Elwood, IN to participate in joyful praises, and fellowship in the Word.

Happy Times at our Church.
Perhaps you’ve seen Central Signboard: “GET UP, GET READY AND COME TO CHURCH . . . You Can Watch The Super Bowl Later!” We, at Central, believe that priorities always take precedence over non essentials. That’s why we have challenged so many, with the question: “Super Bowl –or- Mighty God; You Make The Call!” Everybody decides what is of utmost importance to them. … of what is so fundamental, so life changing, that they literally give their all to find what their heart of hearts chooses. In the fashion of Joshua, Elijah challenged the 400 prophets of Baal, and the multitudes of the Hebrews who blinded by the country’s leaders: Ahab and Jezabell. He boldly stood in front of the seething crowd, and said, “You Make The Call, …If God is God, then serve him, and if Baal is god, then bow down to him.” Pastor Miller will be preaching to the 10:30 crowd about the Super Bowl of 1st Kings, chapter 18. I admire Elijah, he wasn’t going to back down on account of the people, nor was he going to let God down either. Unlike the 45 prior Super Bowls of football, the Super Bowl of I Kings 18 impacted the nation of Israel, saving them for certain judgment and destruction. Does God still save? Are men and women still willing to humble themselves and give God His rightful place (Mt 6:33.)
This Sunday, you’re invited to come ½ hour early, at 9:00 am to pray for the Lord’s Day, and the church’s of Elwood and round about. Sunday School Classes begin promptly at 9:30 AM. The Morning Worship Service led by Charles Best, Sherrill Miller, Dennis Karch and Bill Hunt begins at 10:30 am. The Stewardship Committee encourages every person to give something in the offering even if they are facing meager fare, because if one gives an offering, it certainly motivates them to have a heart for God’s work and His people. We do want to pray for those defending our country and freedom, and for those who are in positions of leadership in our government local and nationwide. The Prayer Chain is active and used on an almost daily basis. The number of 552-3642 will give you an opportunity to share a prayer need, and one may learn more about Central Wesleyan by visiting on the web.
A Bible Study for Women Only will be offered on Wednesday nites at 6:30 pm. The Beth Moore Bible Study will be facilitated by Lori Reynolds, and other women. Those interested may call at the church to register. The cost of the materials is $20, with the understanding, that no woman will be left behind, if finances is a problem. Note the Church’s phone numbers is above. The rest of the Central Congregation, and those from the community are welcome to participate in the Midweek Service in The Sanctuary at 7 PM.

… You can watch the Super Bowl Later! Brothers, (Sisters, Young and Old), will you pray for this Sunday’s service. I know it’s a week early from what Indianapolis seems to think is going to be a millions of dollars day, but more important than all of the previous 45 Super Bowls, the Super Bowl of I Kings 18 is more precious, it meant the salvation of the Israelite Kingdom from judgement and destruction. This Sunday, be reminded again, How Elijah Stood Up Against Ahab and Jezebel, and the 400 False Prophets of Baal! Nope, He wouldn’t back down from the multitude, He didn’t back out of the challenge to a contest by fire, and he didn’t let the Lord down either. We need heroes like him! Men, Women, and Young People, with conviction, backbone, faith and faithfulness. Will you be such a man, for such a time, as this?