Central Baptist Church

The Chosen Ones, a Southern Gospel, family singing ministry, will be appearing in concert on Saturday, May 31 at 7:00 p.m.  The concert will be held at Central Baptist Church, on the corner of Seventh and Broadway Streets in downtown Quincy, Illinois.

The Chosen Ones, from Manchester, Illinois, blend together three generations of close family harmony as they present the Gospel in song.  Dating back to 1974, The Chosen Ones, have traveled across America sharing through the media of television, radio, and personal appearances.  With their wide variety of progressive Southern Gospel music, you will find the ministry of The Chosen Ones very encouraging to hearts of young and old alike.

The public is cordially invited to attend this great concert of Praise and Worship with The Chosen Ones.  Make plans now to attend.  A free-will offering will be received to support the ministry of The Chosen Ones.  Please come - be encouraged - and bring your friends!

Pastor Ivan

The Chosen Ones - P.O. Box 101, Manchester, IL 62663 

Phone: 217-587-2671

Donate a warm blanket to a disaster victim, a homeless child, a freezing family or a person in need.  On Sunday, May 4, Central Baptist will receive its semiannual offering - Blanket Sunday - in partnership with Church Women United and Church World Service.  Your donation will make a positive impact upon a person in America, Africa, South America and around the world. 

A donation of:

• $5.00 will purchase one blanket
• $15.00 will purchase a hoe, shovel, rake for rural family
• $25.00 will purchase a sewing machine to help a widow learn to trade to support her family
• $100.00 will purchase fishing net and other equipment for a village cooperative
• $175.00 will purchase a family-sized tent to shelter disaster victims
• $5,000.00 will drill and install a clean water well for a village

 Please use the Blanket Sunday envelopes in pews or give online at www.churchworldservice.org. 

Esther Fletterer, CWU Member

Don’t miss Central Baptist’s 15th Annual Family Camp this Memorial Day Weekend (May 24-26, 2008) at Camp Emmanuel in Astoria, Illinois.  This great all-church family camping experience is filled with fun games, skits, paddle-boating, fishing, board games, camp fire and conversation.  Build deep, lasting, and sometimes hilarious, friendships with members of your church family.  

Registration and Food Fee - Make your reservation today completing the form on the “Family Camp” page or contact the Church Office.  The “Registration and Food fee” covers the cost of reserving Camp Emmanuel and community meals.  Meals included in cost: Saturday supper, Sunday light breakfast, brunch and supper, and Monday breakfast.  There are three Registration options: family, individual or one day.  Come for the whole weekend or drive to Astoria after worship at Central Baptist, Quincy. 

Lodging Fee - Persons wishing to stay overnight must also register and pay the Lodging Fee based on their reservation.  Families can reserve a site:

1. Tent camp ($8.00 per night)
2. Camper w/ electricity ($12.00 per night) updated 04/30/08
3. Bunkhouse ($5.00 per person, per night)
4. Cabin ($30.00 per night) or stay in the
5. Lodge ($5.00 per person, per night)

Space is limited, so please register early!  Payment is due IN FULL to Elizabeth by Wed., May 21. 

Individuals and families wanting to camp at Emmanuel prior to Saturday’s start date are “on their own.”  Family Camp is a no alcohol, tobacco, firearms, fireworks or illegal substances event.

Chet Coonrod, Chair, Board of Christian Education 

Join sisters and brothers of the Christian faith, along with community leaders, as we host the National Day of Prayer rally on Thursday, May 1 at 12:00 p.m.   Participants will gather at City Hall (730 Maine Street) to pray for God’s direction and blessing for America.  Everyone is invited to participate in this ecumenical gathering.  Central Baptist’s office will be closed for one hour starting at 11:45 a.m. so staff can participate in the Rally. 

In accordance with Biblical truth, the National Day of Prayer seeks to:

• Foster Unity within the Christian Church
• Protect America’s Constitutional Freedoms to gather, worship, pray and speak freely
• Publicize and preserve America’s Christian heritage
• Encourage and emphasize prayer, regardless of current issues and positions
• Respect all people, regardless of denomination or creed
• Be wise stewards of God’s resources and provisions. 

Glorify the Lord in Word and Deed

The Men’s Church Softball season is quickly approaching.  Join Central Baptist’s men’s softball team.  Sign up today in the Church Office or call me at 223-9866.  Softball fees will be paid by members of the team. 

Josh Boyd, Captain