Central Baptist Church

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Thank you to the individuals and families who shared a poinsettia which graced the Sanctuary during the Christmas season.  Poinsettias were given in loving memory of:

Harold and Helen Aiken & Elizabeth Nelson by David Smith and Family
Ubert Allen by the Family
Eddie Beck by the Family
Arthur and Marguerite Bigelow by Ken and Bonnie Bigelow
Marjorie Bonenkamp by sisters [...]

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At the close of World War I, Kings College Chapel in Cambridge, England began its famous Christmas Eve tradition: “A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols.”  This Christmas, Central Baptist Church will offer “A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols” based on the service at Kings College.  The service at Central Baptist will include traditional [...]

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On Sunday, during my sermon, I encouraged everyone to write a new verse for the traditional hymn, “Joy to the World,” to share your personal thoughts of gratitude and adoration.  Do you have your homework done?  Zechariah sang a new song to God to celebrate the birth of John the Baptist.  God has done great things [...]

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How many people do you know that “used to go” to church but just don’t anymore?  How many people do you know who once faithfully attended a church but quit for some reason?  According to research conducted by the Southern Baptist Publication Ministry, Life-Way, the top two life-situations that prompt adults to stop attending church [...]

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