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2011 Volunteer of the Year

Ivan — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:51:31 +0000

Congratulations to Mrs. Esther Fletterer for being chosen as the 2011 Volunteer of the Year at Central Baptist Church of Quincy, Illinois. The Congregation unanimously voted to award Mrs. Fletterer the 2011 Volunteer of the Year award during the church’s Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 29, 2012. The full time staff started the Volunteer of the Year award to recognize persons who has volunteer behind the scenes for several years without the fanfare or recognition they deserve. Esther has faithfully served the Lord since joining Central Baptist Church fifty-years ago on January 30, 1952. For years, Esther served as the volunteer Assistant Stewardship Secretary on Sundays by helping Mr. James Mealiff. She has also served in the Church Office on Monday mornings by alphabetizing the Friendship Cards, recording Wednesday Night Chuppers reservations, and coordinating the work of Church Women United.

“I am truly shocked,” Mrs. Fletterer told the Congregation following the surprise nomination and election. “I never expected this award. I’m speechless.” At the age of 90 years old, Esther assured the Congregation she would continue to serve the Lord at the Church.

Past Volunteer of the Year recipients have included Mrs. Elane Muegge (2009), and Mrs. Verna Baltzer (2010).

Rev. Ivan E. Greuter

Wedding Shower for Lacey Little & Andrew Corrigan

Ivan — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:45:30 +0000

The Co-Builders Sunday School Class will host a wedding shower for Lacey Little & Andrew Corrigan on Sunday, February 26 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the Parlor. All women of the Church are invited to this open house wedding shower. The couple is registered at Kohls, and Bed, Bath & Beyond. Lacey’s parents are Bryan & Penny Little. Her grandparents are Frank & Joan Drummond. A wedding shower is hold for couples entering their first marriage when the bride or groom is a member of the church. Please contact the Church Office with questions or for more details.

2012 ANNUAL MEETING

Ivan — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:39:25 +0000

The Church Council set the Annual Meeting for Sunday, January 29 at 12:30 in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is invited to this “carry in” potluck. Tableware and drinks will be provided by the Ministry of Family Life. The printed Annual Report will be available in the Church Office starting Sunday, January 29. See Jim Fox, Moderator, for more information.

Questions about Heaven and Answers about Hell

Ivan — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:32:55 +0000

Pastor Ivan started a new six-week sermon series on Sunday, January 22, on the topic: Questions about Heaven and Answers about Hell. There is a plethora of contemporary books that describe people’s experiences of entering heaven and hell. Rob Bell’s new book, Love Wins: Heaven, Hell, and the Fate of Every Person Who Ever Lived, proposes that hell does not exist and that all people will ultimately go the heaven. Is this true? Join Pastor Ivan as he seeks answers from the Bible about the ultimate questions of faith and our eternal destiny in Questions about Heaven and Answers about Hell.

New Members Class – Pathfinders

Ivan — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:41:00 +0000

Introduction to Central Baptist Church: a three-week class to introduce new and perspective members to the Good News of Jesus Christ, Christian Living and the Church. This course is taught by the Pastor in partnership with the Diaconate. Topics include: Christian discipleship, Believer’s Baptism, and History of Central Baptist Church. Come find God’s path for your spiritual life. Upcoming classes:

Mondays at 7:00 p.m. – December 5 – 19, 2011
Mondays at 7:00 p.m. – January 9 – 23, 2012