Centerville Baptist Church Monthly Newsletter April 2016 Enriching lives by being an authentic Kingdom presence in the community Sunday - Saturday Deacon March 27 to April 2 Donnie Baines April 3 to April 9 David Baldwin April 10 to April 16 Ron Burton April 17 to April 23 Susan Burton April 24 to April 30 Bill Dunkley Soup Night Wednesday, April 6th at 6:30 p.m. Room 202 & 204 Enjoy a delicious dinner and warm conversation. Church Council Meeting Sunday April 10th, 2016 at 6:30 pm Church Conference Meeting Sunday April 24th, 2016 at 12:00 pm HOSPITAL VISITATION MINISTRY Volunteers Needed for May - December 2016 The Hospital Visitation ministry team needs additional volunteers to assist in this ministry. Each member of the team takes a week at a time and visits hospitalized Centerville Baptist Church family and friends or those having surgery by making a short visit and having prayer with them. It is our goal to have at least 8 members on the team. At this time we have only 5 members. Please consider joining us for a rewarding experience of being the hands and feet of Jesus. For additional information about this ministry team, please contact Cordy Beasley at 407-0758 or cordybeasley@gmail.com. Sunday - Saturday Team Member Contact # March 27 to April 2 Dianne Barlow 482-1139 April 3 to April 9 Nancy Blevins 287-7935 April 10 to April 16 Gordon Porter 482-5500 April 17 to April 23 David Baldwin 482-1660 April 24 to April 30 Joyce Fail 482-2937
BRIAN S BIT Thank you, Centerville, for enhancing my Lenten experience and helping me prepare for Easter through wonderful worship experiences. The Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday, and Maundy Thursday services, as well as our regular Sunday morning services, have drawn my heart, mind, and will toward Christ, his suffering, and his resurrection. Music, singing, preaching, decorations, readings, multimedia, props, Communion, and the involvement of the entire church family (children, youth, and adults) combined time and again to contribute to meaningful praise, prayer, reflection, and commitment. I personally want to thank those of you who shared your artistic talents or from your collections to make our first Stations of the Cross experience a deeply powerful one. The list of artists and lenders for whom I am grateful include the following: Ryan Baldwin, Judy Caldwell, Carter Carness, Paige Carness, Phoenix Carness, Sawyer Carness, Tennyson Carness, Melissa Eakes, Nathan Eakes, Ann Jean Griffith, Holly Halcomb, Elijah Harfst, Zipper Harfst, BJ Jonas, Jim Lewis, Kindsey Ritter, Christine Trueblood, Pat Wynne. Thanks also to each of you who journeyed the Stations of the Cross. I hope and pray that you experienced Christ in that journey.
Centerville Youth News During Easter we celebrate new life, specifically the new life that Jesus resurrection demonstrates and makes possible. I hope that, this Easter and this Spring, you are experiencing life and renewal in powerful ways. I also hope that you find ways to help other people find joy and hope in their lives. Below are our events for April as well as reminders about our two upcoming mission trips. If you are a youth (grade 6 th -12 th ) join us. If you are not, get the word out to all the youth you know! Brian Harfst cbcequipping.pastor@verizon.net 540-220-4376 Could you be called to minister with our youth? Could God may be nudging you to connect with young people? Would you consider an opportunity to explore that? I can work with you to provide the experience (even a one-time experience), the scope, and the guidance Youth Events Sunday School: 9:15 10:15 AM (Upper Room). Susan and Ron Burton lead relevant, engaging studies. Hang Time: April 22, May 13, May 27, 6-8 PM (Upper Room). A relaxed time of playing games, hanging out, and getting to know one another. 2016 YOUTH MISSION EVENTS: Take note of our two scheduled mission trips for the year. Mission Madness: Please keep our participants (7 youth and 3 adult chaperones) in your prayers. April 15-17, Fredericksburg, Virginia. Details can be found at www.cbfva.org/missions/2011-mission-madness/. Passport: June 19-24, Averett University (Danville, Virginia). Details can be found at http://passportcamps.org/. Centerville will cover $177.50 (half the cost) for each youth participant. The youth portion should be paid by April 24. The end of March was the deadline to sign up, but contact Brian to see if any slots are available! Check us out on our web page (up and running again!), www.centervillebaptistchurch.org/youth, or our Facebook page, Centerville Baptist Youth Ministry. If you have questions or would like to include your email or text contact info for regular updates, let me know by emailing or texting me.
There will be a Children s Ministry Meeting at Noon on Sunday, April 3, 2016. Bring your own lunch. Childcare will be provided. We will also be cleaning out the Children s Ministry Room following the meeting. THE CHILDREN NEED YOUR HELP! We are often in need of people to help with the following: Check-In Table (Sunday School and Worship) Preschool Assistants Babies Toddler Assistants Do you have a little extra love in your heart to share with these little ones? Please contact Ginny or Zipper if you are willing to help! Vacation Bible School Ginny Page VBS Director VBS IS COMING THIS SUMMER. MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR JULY 25-29. Planning meetings will be held the very near future. We will be looking for YOU to help us this year.
CENTERVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH invites you join a Tournament! Saturday, April 30, 2016 4-6 PM ALL AGES WELCOME! 6 players per team Get creative with your team name, t-shirts/ costumes/theme! (family-friendly, please) To register, please send registration form to zipperharfst@gmail.com $10 entry fee per team Sign up deadline: April 17 th Not playing? Come out and cheer on your friends FINAL 2015-2016 BUTTS RD TEACHER APPRECIATION PROJECT We will be filling small boxes with chocolate and other type candies. Donations needed by Sunday, April 24th. For more details, see Judy Caldwell
Gently used clean clothing, shoes and accessories are needed! Many area women cannot afford appropriate attire for job interviews and for starting new jobs. Can you help? From April 1 thru May 1, please place items in the donation box located near main parking lot. Thank you for your donation and making a difference!!! Discerning the Voice of God This Women s Bible study is designed to help know the voice of God in His language, character, and tone of voice. Please join us every Monday evening at 7:00 through April 25th, as the women of CBC discern God s voice vs. what others are saying. Contact Michelle Armagost (marmagost@cox.net)
Love God You can be a Love Others SONIC KID at Centerville Baptist Church! Serving Our Neighbors, In Christ Join us on Sunday Mornings! Sunday School: 9:15 AM, classes for all ages! Babies through Adults! Worship, A Mix of Traditional and Contemporary: Children s Church during Worship: Crib babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, and SONIC Juniors (Grades K-2). SONIC Seniors (Grades 3-5) join us in our Family Worship service and are welcome to participate during the service in a variety of ways (readings, special music, skits, acting out scripture readings) Rehearsals for our Children s Musical will begin in April! Grades K through 5 welcome! SONIC Seniors (Grades 3-5) will begin meeting on weekday evenings for fun, music, drama, and games! First date TBA. Stay tuned! DON T FORGET DODGEBALL! April 30 th from 4-6 PM! All ages invited to form teams of 6. See our Dodgeball Flyer for details, or email zipperharfst@gmail.com for more info or to sign up! www.centervillebaptistchurch.org ~ 908 Centerville Turnpike S, Chesapeake, VA 23322~(757) 482-4466 Children s Ministry: Ginny Page (vpage@vbgov.com) or Zipper Harfst (zipperharfst@gmail.com)
A celebration of memorable pop music, featuring TOLGA KASHIF S THE QUEEN SYMPHONY Based on the music of Freddie Mercury Saturday, May 14, 2016, 7:30p.m The Sandler Center for the Performing Arts-Town Center, Virginia Beach Adults $18, Seniors/Military $15, Students $12 Available from Chorale members (see Mark, CBC Financial Secretary) or call: 757-385-2787 Women s Missionary Union (WMU) The WMU of our church offers women a unique opportunity to understand and participate in local and foreign missions through the Associational weeks of Prayer for foreign, state and local missions awareness. The WMU supports two women s groups: Centennial Circle and the Elizabeth Missions Circle. Our Women s Ministry Team supports Bible study groups throughout the year to minister to the spiritual needs of women. Centennial Circle meets at CBC the 4th Monday of each month at 2:00 PM, Room 202. Elizabeth Missions Circle meets the 2nd Saturday of each month at 9:00 AM at various locations; please contact Sandy Lowry for additional information at lowrys1010@aol.com.
April Birthdays Wilson Bennett Tommy Robbins, Jr. Kevin Martin Brady Noblin Dean Templeton Tom Robbins, III Betty Wyatt Lynne Pine Bruce Turlington Kim Johnson George Hranowskyj Jeremy Birdsill Ron Burton Laura McFarland Bea Luker April 1 st April 1 st April 2 nd April 4 th April 6 th April 6 th April 9 th April 10 th April 11 th April 12th April 13 th April 14 th April 14 th April 14 th April 15th Ryan Bishop April 18th Chris Snead April 18th Bruce Fail April 19th Petra Schuchardt April 19th Pat Dunkley April 20 th Ashley Adams April 22 nd Chuck Arthur April 22 nd Amanda Sweet April 22 nd Ken Petro April 23 rd Jim Caldwell April 25 th Theresa Thorne April 25 th Judy Speas April 28 th Kathy Templeton April 28 th Calab Meyers April 30th If YOUR birthday is missing or listed in error please contact cbcmaindesk@verizon.net. We apologize for any errors in the listing of birthdays. Please report only your missing birthday.
Saturday, April 2, 2016 AA - Saturday Night Special Discussion Meeting - Extended Care Fellowship Hall Sunday, April 3, 2016 Sunday School Children's Church Worship Service Children's Ministry Team Meeting Deacon's Meeting Monday, April 4, 2016 Women's Bible Study AA Meeting - Room 202/204 Tuesday, April 5, 2016 Boy Scouts Meeting - Upper Room Wednesday, April 6, 2016 Soup Night Wednesday Night Prayer CBC Band Practice Choir Practice Thursday, April 7, 2016 Property Committee Meeting Basketball - Ages 30 and Over Saturday, April 9, 2016 WMU Elizabeth Missions Circle (EMC) AA - Saturday Night Special Discussion Meeting - Extended Care Fellowship Hall Sunday, April 10, 2016 Sunday School Children's Church Worship Service Personnel Meeting PreSchool/Extended Care Oversight Committee Meeting Finance/Stewardship Meeting Church Council-Note time is 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 11, 2016 Women's Bible Study AA Meeting - Room 202/204 Tuesday, April 12, 2016 Boy Scouts Meeting - Upper Room Men's Ministry Book Study - Room 100 Wednesday, April 13, 2016 Wednesday Night Prayer CBC Band Practice Choir Practice APRIL 2016 CHURCH CALENDAR 9:15 AM 12:00 PM 8:00 PM 5:30 PM 9:00 AM 9:15 AM 4:00 PM 5:15 PM 5:30 PM 8:00 PM Thursday, April 14, 2016 Basketball - Ages 30 and Over Friday, April 15, 2016 Mission Madness (Fredericksburg, VA) Saturday, April 16, 2016 Mission Madness (Fredericksburg, VA) Property Work Day AA - Saturday Night Special Discussion Meeting - Extended Care Fellowship Hall Sunday, April 17, 2016 Benevolence Sunday Mission Madness (Fredericksburg, VA) Sunday School Children's Church Worship Service Monday, April 18, 2016 Women's Bible Study AA Meeting - Room 202/204 Tuesday, April 19, 2016 Bridge Network of Churches Spring Meeting Boy Scouts Meeting - Upper Room Worship Team Meeting Wednesday, April 20, 2016 Wednesday Night Prayer CBC Band Practice Choir Practice Thursday, April 21, 2016 Basketball - Ages 30 and Over Friday, April 22, 2016 Earth Day Hang Time - Upper Room (Old Sanctuary) Saturday, April 23, 2016 AA - Saturday Night Special Discussion Meeting - Extended Care Fellowship Hall Sunday, April 24, 2016 Sunday School Children's Church Worship Service Church Conference Monday, April 25, 2016 Women's Centennial Circle Women's Bible Study AA Meeting - Room 202/204 4:00 PM 8:30 AM 9:15 AM 8:00 PM 3:30 PM 9:15 AM 12:00 PM 2:00 PM 8:00 PM CONTINUED ONTO NEXT PAGE...
Tuesday, April 26, 2016 Boy Scouts Meeting - Upper Room Men's Ministry Meeting Wednesday, April 27, 2016 Wednesday Night Prayer CBC Band Practice Choir Practice Thursday, April 28, 2016 Basketball - Ages 30 and Over Saturday, April 30, 2016 Dodge Ball Tournament AA - Saturday Night Special Discussion Meeting - Extended Care Fellowship Hall APRIL 2016 CHURCH CALENDAR 4:00 PM Looking Ahead. For May 2016 Please email any monthly schedule/event changes to the main desk at CBCMainDesk@verizon.net. You can submit, as well, any standing meeting changes for the entire 2016 calendar. Event and bulletin forms are located at the main desk and on the website www.centervillebaptistchurch.org. Please submit an event form for each event to be placed on the church calendar.