A Living Hope

A Living Hope

Scripture Calendar
Hymns of the Month

"The words I have spoken to you are spirit, and they are life," Jesus said. [John 6:63(b)] Center Church encourages its members to read, study, and learn God's Word. The congregation is mindful that Almighty God has commanded us to write His Word on our hearts, but the choice of how many verses to learn, and which ones, lies with the individual. One resource the church provides is a Scripture calendar which offers a Bible verse for each month and each week of the year. "A Living Hope" is the theme for 2023.

Music, too, has power to draw one close to God. So this year, the calendar includes a monthly Hymn of Hope. Each month, a video will be posted below to present the current Hymn of Hope. Whether it introduces an unfamiliar tune, uplifts the listener, or inspires the viewer to sing along, our hope is that these hymns will also nurture your spirit and brighten your life. May you be filled with joy and peace.






Clicking the image below will redirect you to YouTube to listen to this month's hymn.

December hymn: "O Little Town Of Bethlehem"

Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 (NRSV)

November hymn: "Great Is Thy Faithfulness"

He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Isaiah 40:29 (NIV)

October hymn: "Hope of the World"

And we have this confidence in him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 1 John 5:14 (NABRE)

September hymn: "When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder"

We have set our hope on the living God, who is the savior of all, especially of those who believe. 1 Timothy 4:10(b) (NABRE)

August hymn: "On Eagle's Wings"

Therefore prepare your minds for action; discipline yourselves; set all your hope on the grace that Jesus Christ will bring you when he is revealed. 1 Peter 1:13 (NRSV)

July hymn: "O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing"

Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23 (NIV)

June hymn: "How Firm A Foundation"

The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:8(a)(NIV)

May hymn: "Morning Has Broken"

Light dawns for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart. Psalm 97:11 (NRSV)

April hymn: "In Christ Alone"

By His great mercy we have been born anew to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. 1 Peter 1:3(b) (RSV)

March hymn: "Hymn of Promise"

But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: the steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end. Lamentations 3:21-22 (RSV)

February hymn: "My Hope is Built"

We have this hope, a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters the inner shrine behind the curtain. Hebrews 6:19 (NRSV)

January hymn: "O God, Our Help in Ages Past"

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 (WEB)