Giving generously to the America for Christ Offering 2012 helps your church support the transforming work of Christ in Illinois and Missouri. Two-third of these funds will support work through our brothers and sisters in the Baptist convention of Illinois and Missouri. One-thirds will support our Judson University, our Christian College in Elgin, Illinois. Central Baptist Church has received $1,101.00 towards our goal of $3,000.00.
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The Church Council has called for a Special Called Business Meeting on Wednesday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall to elect additional Deacons and Deaconesses, and approve Dr. Woodrow Burt’s Minister In Residence agreement. Dr. Burt, President of Hannibal La Grange University, agreed to serve as the Minister In Residence during my twelve week sabbatical starting on June 1, 2012. Please review the Minister in Residence Job Description / Agreement. Please speak with Mr. Jim Fox, Moderator, for more information or questions.
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The churches in the Historic Quincy Business District will sponsor their annual Ecumenical Easter Egg Hunt in Washington Park on the Saturday, April 7 at 10:00 a.m. Plenty of people are needed to help with this fun outreach event in plenty of different ways! Help beforehand by donating plastic Easter eggs filled with individually wrapped candy, coins or small trinkets. For the day of the event, signs will be placed in the park, eggs will need to be hidden and areas (boundary lines) will need adult monitors. We also need help cleaning up after all the eggs have been found. Please consider where you might be willing to serve for this community outreach event. Please tell all your friends and begin to think of the children and families that you could personally invite.
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Central Baptist Church maintains several scholarship and educational grants for active members of the congregation. The Board of Trustees invites members of Central Baptist Church to apply for academic assistance for studies at accredited schools of higher education. Each applicant must comply with all written guidelines for academic assistance. Recipients are responsible for complying with the United States Internal Revenue Service rules, and are responsible for discussing academic assistance income with their tax preparer. Members may apply (Application for Academic Assistance & Guidelines) for one or more of the following:
Applications must be presented to the Church Office on or before April 1, 2010 for the 2010/2011 Academic Year.
The American Baptist Churches of the Great Rivers Region maintain several scholarship and educational grants for active members of American Baptist Churches in Illinois and Missouri. Central Baptist Church is an active congregation in the Region. Therefore, the church encourages its active members to also apply for academic assistance through our denominational partner:
Applications must be presented to the Region Office on or before April 1.
The American Baptist Churches USA (our national demonination) also provides scholarships and educational grants for active members of an American Baptist Church. Members of Central Baptist Church are encouraged to apply for undergraduate, seminary and graduate (Ph.D.) assistance through the The Office of Financial Aid for Studies, National Ministries, ABCUSA. Certain restrictions and deadlines apply.
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AREA II Annual Meeting of Baptist Churches will be held March 11, 2012, at First Baptist Church of Waverly, Illinois. Registration starts at 2:30 PM. [A2 Annual Meeting Letter Registration 2012] Cost is $10.00 for Registration and Meal. Speakers for the evening worship service will be the Reverend Doctor Jerry Cain, President of Judson University. Two free will offerings will be received: American Baptist Men’s Hopi Indian Project and Judson University. Registration may be made in Church Office. Rev. Greuter is the Moderator of the Area II Churches of the Great Rivers Region. The Church will provide transportation from members and friends of Central Baptist Church. The Mission Project for the meeting is rolls of paper towels for Lake Springfield Baptist Camp.
