May 2, 2024

  For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written,

“The righteous shall live by faith.” Romans 1:16-17 ESV

Get to know our Pastors!

Steven & Brandi Wright


Thank you for serving Central Baptist Church!

Steven Wright - Executive Pastor


Steven Wright is a native of Americus, GA and graduated from Georgia Southwestern State

University with a Master’s Degree in Health and Human Performance. He coached men’s

basketball at South Georgia Technical College from 2001-2014, where he spent his last eight

as the head coach and last four as the Athletic Director. Steven has been married to Brandi of

Albany, Ga since September of 1996 and they have three children - Chandler, Camden, and

Carley. Chandler is married to Katie and they have one son named Austin.

Steven gave his life to Christ at the age of 14 at a revival service and then a year or so later felt

the ‘call to ministry’ at the age of 15. He left South Georgia Technical College in April 2014 and moved to Central in May of that same year and currently serves as Executive Pastor, helping to oversee the day to day operations, along with the upkeep of facilities and management of budgets. He also leads the Men’s ministry at Central and is passionate about the personal discipleship of men.

Hobbies include exercise, playing disc golf, working on home projects, and spending time with family.

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PRAYER CONCERNS

May 2, 2024

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Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

2 Corinthians 9:7


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Small Groups @ 8:30 am

Sunday, May 5, 2024


Worship @ 9:30 am

SUNDAY, May 5, 2024


Small Groups @ 11:00 am

SUNDAY, May 5, 2024


Our First Summer Family Fun Night is Wednesday, May 29th at 6pm with our Annual Fish Fry in the Fellowship Hall


Our Regular Wednesday night activities will resume in August.




If you are interested in volunteering in our Preschool Ministry, please see Elliott Coffee or call our office at 229-924-4092!


To watch last Sunday's sermon, please click on the video link provided above. If you are not currently affiliated with a church, we would be delighted to welcome you into our community.


Worship begins each Sunday morning at 9:30 am!



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SERMON RECAP

Hell is Real, But Escapable

Matthew 25:41


Sunday, April 28, 2024


What is Jesus’ PERSPECTIVE on hell?

Matthew 5:21-22

Mark 9:43-48

Matthew 13:41-42

Luke 16:23-24


What is the PURPOSE of hell?

Hell is punishment for unrepentant sinners who have not claimed Christ as their Savior, for both sins of commission and sins of omission.


What PERCENTAGE of people will be in hell?

Matthew 7:13-14


What are the PENALTIES of hell?

God’s presence is removed.

Conscious torment.

Everlasting torment.


What are some PRACTICAL Applications?

Let this serve as a reason for repentance.

Let this cause gratitude to God.

Let this be a motivator for personal holiness.

Let this cause sorrow for the lost.



Visit our website to stay informed about all church activities!


FRIENDSHIP CAMPS


Help Friendship Camp stock up on paper goods for Summer Camps this year. They are collecting: Paper Plates, Napkins, Divided Foam Plates, 9”-11” Foam Plates, 6” Foam Plates, and 12oz. Foam Bowls. Please bring your paper goods to the church office by

May 22nd. THANKS!

PAPER GOODS DRIVE

FOR SUMMER CAMPS

HANDS OF HOPE DIAPER DRIVE


HANDS OF HOPE PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER IS STOCKING UP FOR A DIAPER DRIVE-THRU GIVEAWAY. OUR CHURCH IS COLLECTING DIAPERS IN SIZE NEWBORN. PLEASE BRING YOUR DIAPER DONATIONS TO THE CHURCH OFFICE BY SUNDAY, MAY 12TH. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!


~WHAT'S HAPPENING!~

Silvertones Tuesday, May 7th 10am


The Silvertones are scheduled to perform:


Tuesday, May 7th Lee County Health and Rehab

Leesburg

Tuesday, May 14th The Oaks Nursing Home,

Marshallville

Thanks to all children and volunteers who have made AWANA a huge success this year! We memorized a lot of Bible verses and stored God's word in our hearts! Take what you have learned and use it! Let's finish strong! We look forward to seeing you again at AWANA in August!

AWANA AWARDS AND WATER NIGHT


Another amazing year of AWANA is coming to a close and we will celebrate on Wednesday, May 8th with Awards and Water Night!

Awards will be held first in the Worship Center and then we head to the field for some fun in the water! Parents will stay with their children the entire evening. There will be no check-in procedure May 8th.

Please register by May 5th!

Child Dedication


We will have Child Dedication on Sunday, May 12th during the morning worship service.

If you would like to dedicate your child, please register by going to the following link:

Register Here

PLEASE REGISTER YOUR GRADUATE BY MAY 5TH

Register Here for Graduate Recognition!

Rising High School Summer Bash!

We are excited to be kicking off the summer with a high school trip to Six Flags Over Georgia. This trip is open to current 8th through 12th graders and the cost is $50 at sign up or by check to church office. This price includes lunch and dinner. We will leave from the church right after small groups at 12 and we estimate that we will return a little after 11pm. For any questions regarding this event, please contact Cecil Kinney at (229) 347-8383.




**Please sign up by May 15th


Sign Up Here for High School Summer Bash!

MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER BASH '24


We are excited to be kicking off the summer with a Middle school trip to Launch Trampoline Park on Sunday, May 26th! This trip is open to current 5th through 7th graders and the cost is $30. This price includes lunch and dinner, with a little money for the arcade as well. We will leave from the church right after small groups at 12 and we estimate that we will return a little after 8pm. For any questions regarding this event, please contact Cecil Kinney at (229) 347-8383.



**Please sign up by May 22nd

Sign Up Here for Middle School Bash '24

SUMMER FAMILY FUN NIGHTS!


Get ready because Summer Family Fun Nights will be back beginning May 29th with our annual church fish fry! Mark your calendars for the following dates:



May 29th - Fish Fry

June 19th - Low Country Boil

July 24th - Hamburgers,

Hotdogs and a movie!

Each event is on a Wednesday and will begin at 6pm! We look forward to seeing you!

The 55 Plus Men's Trip is currently full; however, we are establishing a waiting list. If you wish to be added to the wait list, kindly call the church office at 924-4092

GET READY FOR SUMMER!

  • Non-Stop Fun & Active Play
  • Bible-based Teaching
  • Sense of Belonging
  • New Friends for the whole family
  • Lasting Memories


CONNECT CAMPS 2024!


That’s right! Connect Camps will be back in Americus June10-14.

www.connectcamps.com/americus

LEARN MORE

Register at:

WWW.CONNECTCAMPS.COM/

AMERICUS

Cost is $249/week

Chick-fil-A lunch will be provided

Scholarship Applications are now being accepted for Connect Camp. To apply for a scholarship, please complete the form by clicking here:

If you wish to donate to the Connect Camp Scholarship Fund, please complete the form by clicking here:

Thank you for considering a gift to Connect Camp!

CONNECT CAMPS VOLUNTEER FORM


Connect Camps Volunteer Opportunity

Connect Camps is such a huge success thanks in part to volunteers like you! If you are able to volunteer a few hours or for the entire week, please click on the link below. We love Connect Camps and we love our volunteers!

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2024!

Join us the week of June 10th-14th for Breaker Rock Beach® VBS. For

Kids age 3-5, must be 3 years old by Sept 1, 2024. 8:30 AM-NOON

Check in begins at 8:15 am


Click Here to Register for VBS
VBS VOLUNTEER FORM

SUMMER SPORTS CAMP


Summer Sports Camp will be held Monday, June 24th -Thursday, June 27th from 9am - Noon in the ROC. The camp is for kids who have completed 3rd grade to completed 5th grade. We will work on the fundamentals of basketball, football, soccer, disc golf and other  various sports. The cost of the camp is $40.



REGISTER HERE

MORE SUMMER ACTIVITIES!

JULY 10TH

Georgia Aquarium Trip!

Cost is $35 - Includes Lunch

**Sign up by July 3, 2024

We will leave the church at 9:00 am

All children and parents are invited to participate in all scheduled events. However, we ask that your child has completed the 2nd grade before sending them without parent supervision.



CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

JULY 17TH

Atlanta United Game!

Cost is $35 - Includes Dinner-

**Sign up by July 10, 2024- Only 16 spots available.

We will leave the church at 3:30 pm

All children and parents are invited to participate in all scheduled events. However, we ask that your child has completed the 2nd grade before sending them without parent supervision.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

JULY 31ST

We will take a trip to the National Infantry Museum in Columbus, GA on July 31st! The cost is $10

Lunch is included.

**Sign up by July 17, 2024-.

We will leave the church at 11:00 am

All children and parents are invited to participate in all scheduled events. However, we ask that your child has completed the 2nd grade before sending them without parent supervision.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Looking Ahead to Fall!




click on the photo above for more information.

September 8th - 14th

$985 per person

(double occupancy)


Register and pay at

www.cbcamericus.org/55

55+ Fall Trip


The 55+ group will travel this September to Lancaster, PA and the Dutch Country! They will meander through quaint towns and take in some shows! Also, a trip to Gettysburg is included! For all the information, please go to our website

WWW.CBCAMERICUS.ORG/55


$75 per person deposit due upon signing







CBC MINISTRIES

OPEN GYM

Pickleball on Mondays has changed to 7pm-9pm! Join us as a participant or a spectator! Come on out and have a great time!

Basketball on Tuesdays has changed to 6pm-8pm! Please come and watch or play a great game of basketball!

Central College


Central College will not meet this Sunday, May 5th. The end of year party will be Wednesday, May 8th at 7:30 in the ROC! For our full schedule:

See our Central College page!

Our Mission
Our Ministries

Central Women


Our final night of Flourish was Wednesday, May 1sth. Flourish will resume in August. We have many opportunities for growth. Click Our Ministries for more information.

The Central Baptist Women's Ministry strives to offer support to women in every season of life.


Central Men


We want to see men trust and follow Jesus and be dependent on God's Word as they lead their families. Click below to find small groups that offer cross generational friendships and discipleship through Bible study. Our Wednesday Men's Bible Study, 5 on 5 will resume in August.

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CENTRAL

KIDS

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CENTRAL RECREATION

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CENTRAL

STUDENTS

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Americus , GA 31709

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