Central Baptist Church News

Kumler Food Pantry

erikapalsen — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:51:46 -0500

We continue to collect non-perishable food for the Kulmer Food Pantry. Baskets are available in the Welcome Center and in the Narthex at the church.

Kumler is also in need of monetary donations to help fund their prescription assistance program. Simply make your check out to Central Baptist Church and note "Kumler Rx program" in the memo line. You may send it to the church or place it in the offering plate on Sunday.

Thank you for your gifts!

Are Finances a Problem?

erikapalsen — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:23:11 -0500

Central Baptist Church will host a "Financial Peace University" course beginning Sunday, August 31. The program is the brain-child of radio host Dave Ramsey, a financial expert listened to nationally by more than 3.5 million every week.

The 13-week course which includes video classes and group discussion has changed lives all across the country. More than 500,000 families have completed the program at their workplace, church, and other locations and are working toward debt freedom and "financial peace."

Off the Shelf for August

erikapalsen — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:34:57 -0500

Good-Old Days Books
Don and Virginia Spratt have donated five “Good-Old Days” books to our Library. These books take a nostalgic look at the early part of the 20th century in America. The following books may be found in the New Book Section of the Library:

Country Roads (2003): Before there were highways, freeways, and interstates there were country roads and this book tells their stories.

Applying Bible Principles for August

erikapalsen — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:30:08 -0500

There are some wonderful principles in the Old Testament which apply to present-day Christians. One of these is in Deuteronomy 8:10-18. Stated in contemporary language, it says, "When you have eaten and are full, and when your cars, houses and bank accounts multiply, don't forget where it came from: Remember the Lord your God."

The Inside Story: Not Just Holy Day Christians

erikapalsen — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:16:12 -0500

Not Just Holy Day Christians

People tend to think of Christmas and Easter as the busy times of year for a church. Certainly Christmas and Easter are occasions when a lot of people show up for special services. But in reality, our church has a full life all year long, not just at Christmas and Easter.

Wednesday Night News

erikapalsen — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:22:05 -0500

We will not meet for dinner during the month of August. This allows our cooking crew to take a much-deserved break. Dinners and choir rehearsal will resume on Wednesday, September 10.

Annual CBC Women's Luncheon

erikapalsen — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:10:59 -0500

Annual Central Baptist Women’s Luncheon will take place at the MCL Cafeteria on Wabash on Saturday, September 13, at 11:30 a.m. Bernie Carver of PORA (a local agency who helps women-at-risk) will be our speaker. Attendees are invited to bring a PORA wish-list item (available at www.porahome.org) or consider and monetary donation. If you plan to attend the luncheon, please contact Carol Matheson (899-5663 or clm45@springnet1.com) by Monday, September 8. Carol will need to let MCL know how many to set up for.

Direct Giving to Central Baptist Church

erikapalsen — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:33:16 -0500

Did you know Central Baptist Church offers direct giving? The direct giving will automatically deduct your offering each week, bi-weekly or monthly as you choose so you do not have to worry about, “did I make my offering this week?” You can easily make changes in giving or frequency as you need to with a new form.

ABC-GRR Annual Meeting

erikapalsen — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:13:01 -0500

The 41st Annual Gathering of the American Baptist Churches of the Great Rivers Region will be held at the Fifth Season (formerly Holiday Inn) in Moline, Illinois October 2 -5, 2008. This year’s theme is “Harvest Time!” The keynote speaker is Mylinda Baits, our American Baptist Missionary serving in Costa Rica. Early bird registration (a savings of $10) ends September 1. Registration forms are available at www.abc-grr.org. If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Naugle at the GRR office (726-7366).