Central Baptist Church

Pastor Ivan and Esther are hosting a Christmas Tea Party to Bring In! our neighbors on Tuesday, December 6 at 11:00 a.m.  This formal, evangelistic, English Tea Party will be cordinated by Susan Asher, owner of Thyme-Out Tea Parties.  A guest will share their testimony about Jesus’ birth.  Menu: finger sandwiches, desserts, homemade scones, and various brewed teas. Suggested donation of $20.00 per church member, but non-members are free.  Reservations required: RSVP By Thursday, December 1 to (217) 222-1310.  Please wear your favorite Christmas attire.

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Since 1935, American Baptists have contributed to special offerings received in their churches for retired American Baptist ministers and missionaries or their widowed spouses. The Retired Ministers and Missionaries Offering (RMMO) was established in 1977. Through this annual offering, American Baptist congregations say thank you in a tangible way to the denomination’s retired ministers and missionaries or their widowed spouses.  The RMMO will be received by our congregation on Sunday December 4, 2011.

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 are on Mondays at 7:00 p.m. December 5 – 19, 2011 and January 9 – 23, 2012 in the Chapel.

The SKWIM trip is set for January 13 – 16, 2012.  SKWIM is a ski retreat designed to create a shared experience between students and adults. The church hopes that our group will have a great time, experience God in a unique way through worship and teaching, and grow closer to one another through the activities and group time together. Middle school, high school and college students are welcome to attend! SKWIM happens thanks to the support of the American Baptist Churches of the Great Rivers Region, all churches and denominations are welcome to participate.  Registration packets are available from Rev. Cedric Allen, Youth Minister.  The registration and deposit deadline is in the Church Office before Wednesday, November 30.  See Pastor Ivan for a balance of your Youth Student Fundraising Account.

The Permanent Ministries and Church Clerk at Central Baptist Church submit the following minutes:

• Church Council – November 2011
• Ministry of Missions – no meeting in November
• Ministry of Trustees – November 2011