Welcome to Our Church
We are an independent, fundamental Baptist church and our desire is to be pleasing to the Lord in all that we say and do. We are to proclaim the Gospel not only from our pulpit, but to all people in all nations. We are to use every opportunity to preach and teach the truth of God’s Word.
Our desire is to disciple and to help every believer grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Here at Central, we desire to love one another and help every person to be pleasing and profitable to the Lord, and prepared for His coming again.
*Come join us Wed. Sept. 1st to preview all the upcoming fall/winter choir music
*Choir Practice Starts Sept. 8th
From the Pastor's Desk:
(bulletin dated August 29, 2010)
Greetings in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Prayer is so important in the believer’s life. It is our life-line, support system, and one-on-one communication with our Lord. There are many different kinds of prayers. There is the secret prayer where it is just you and the Lord. There are group prayers, sometimes known as prayer groups; and the family prayer, which may be defined as your immediate family and its prayer time together, or as your church family. There is also public prayer that may be experienced during worship services and community functions.
Prayer can be broken down into parts. There is adoration and praise, confession, supplication, intercession, and thanksgiving.
Quite often our prayer life is hindered by so many obstacles: unforgiveness, pride, unrepentance, bitterness, anger; and the list goes on. Often the greatest hindrance is our busy schedule.
God has impressed it upon my heart to focus on prayer. As a church I humbly ask you to evaluate your personal prayer time and may we redefine our prayer lives individually and as a church. During the month of September, the Sunday morning messages will be based on types of prayer, hindrances of prayer, and the power of prayer. May we through Bible study and prayer gain a greater knowledge and a better understanding of what a privilege it is to come boldly before the throne of God, humbly seek His face, and petition for our needs and the needs of others.
“I thank my God upon every remembrance of you. Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,” - Philippians 1:3-4
To God be the Glory!
Be a Five-Star Christian:A great church is made up of strong Christians and strong Christian families.
1. Read God’s Word
The Bible says, “Faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the Word of God.” Reading the Bible is vital to the Christian life. As we read the Bible, we should search the Scriptures, comparing Scripture with Scripture. Also, set a goal to memorize Scripture and meditate on the Word of God. In our personal lives and with our families each day, we need to be reading the Word of God.
2. Pray
We believe that God hears and answers prayer. There is no doubt about it, the greatest untapped resource in the Christian life is the matter of prayer. Pray each day. Pray for loved ones. Pray for church leaders and their families. Pray for your church. Pray for our nation. Pray for the lost. Establish a prayer list. Pray.
3. Attend Church Faithfully
The Lord Jesus Christ deserves your faithfulness. Attend every service of the church. A great deal of the strength of the church is based on the faithfulness of the people. Support special meetings at the church with your faithful attendance.
4. Give
God’s work is to be supported God’s way. The Bible teaches that we should pay the tithe and give our offerings. Practice tithing as a conviction. Bring the Lord's tithe with you to church each Sunday. Support the ministries of the church with offerings. By faith give to worldwide missions. Support the Christian education endeavors of the church. We cannot outgive God.
5. Witness to the Lost
Our Lord Jesus Christ came to seek and to save that which was lost. He left us on earth to tell others about the Savior. Determine to bring others to the Savior. Work to bring other families to Christ and to the church. Set a time to go. Make a list of names and addresses of people you want to reach for Christ.
Determine to Be a Five-Star Christian
This is a time when you can be a real help and encouragement to your pastor. May God help you to work together to see something beyond the ordinary accomplished for Christ through your church.