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American Baptists Respond to Call for Emergency Relief in East Africa

August 3rd, 2011 · No Comments

American Baptist International Ministries has released an emergency relief grant of $20,000 in One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) funds to Church World Service (CWS) to provide aid in several drought-ravaged countries in East Africa.  More than 10 million people in East Africa are struggling to survive the driest period in the Eastern Horn of [...]

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Salvation Army Food Collection

August 1st, 2011 · No Comments

The Ministry of the Diaconate will collect MAC AND CHEESE, soap, deodorant, and toilet paper (individually wrapped), and other non-perishable food items.  Please leave items in the grocery cart in the coat foyer.  Thank you for donating 239 food items in the month of July. 

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Back to School Fair

July 13th, 2011 · No Comments

Central Baptist Church is partnering with Quincy area churches to sponsor the Back to School Fair for children.  Central Baptist will collect 25 new backpacks and 35 sets of school supplies for 1st Graders.  We will also receive lightly, gently used kids-sized shoes for all ages.  Donors should remove price tags or mark bar-code with [...]

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One Great Hour of Sharing Disaster Relief

July 11th, 2011 · No Comments

The Ministry of Mission is receiving its annual disaster relief and development offering – OGHS – during the month of June and July.  Our goal: $5,000.00.  Funds are received during any national or international emergency, too.  Please give generously – and sacrificially – to this important offering!  Offering envelopes are available in the pews, newsletter, bulletins or [...]

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Salvation Army Food Collection

July 11th, 2011 · No Comments

The Ministry of the Diaconate will collect Body Soap, Deodorant, Canned Chicken, Canned Tuna, and/or other non-perishable food items.  Please leave items in the grocery cart in the foyer.  Thank you for donating 257 items in the month of June!  Thank you for your faithful donations. Mrs. Dorothy Mahla, Deaconess

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Tags: Diaconate · Missions