February 16, 2025
Welcome to Central Baptist! Thank you for joining us! If you are a guest with us today — we are so happy you’re here! We would love it if you would please fill out a connection card (located below) so we can get to know you better. You can also include any prayer needs you may have. Here at Central we want you to think of us as family. This is not only a place to come to, but a family to belong to! There is a place for you here!
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Announcements
MIDWEEK FELLOWSHIP MEAL
Join us for our Midweek Meal each Wednesday in the Gym from 5-6 pm. Fellowship with those you know and meet new friends! Invite someone new! Dinner is $5/adults and $3/child (10 & under).
"And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved." ~ Acts 2:46-47
PRAYER MINISTRY TEAM LAUNCH MEETING TODAY
We’re excited to introduce our new Prayer Ministry Team – a space for everyone to gather, connect, and lift one another up in prayer. Whether you're a seasoned prayer warrior or just beginning your journey, you’re welcome here! Together, we’ll be praying for our church family, our community, and the needs around us, trusting God to work through us in powerful ways. Come, be a part of something meaningful and witness the impact of prayer. If you are interested in possible joining this wonderful ministry, please register with us HERE and join us right after church for lunch and our first meeting.
FOOTSTEPS OF PAUL GREECE TRIP MEETING TODAY
If you have signed up to go on the Footsteps of Paul Greece Trip with Pastor Stephen and Pastor Nick, please plan to attend this important meeting. We do have 2 separate spots open: 1 for a single male, 1 for a single female. Please call the church office for more details 478-953-9319.
2025 SPRING EQUIP CLASSES
Our new semester of Equip Classes has begun. Please join us anytime! This year we have 5 class options. Each class will run from 6:15-7:15 pm, unless otherwise noted. Classes end on March 26. There is something for everyone! Sign up in Church Center app.
Spring 2025 Class Offerings:
1) "Habits of Grace: A Study on Spiritual Disciplines" - Pastor Stephen | Room 269/270
2) "Worship Matters" - Pastor Clay | Room 191/192
3) "Growth Through Struggle: Life of David" - Pastor Brian | Worship Center
4) "GriefShare" - Senseney/Infinger | Room 188 | 6-7:30 pm
WE NEED UPWARD SOCCER COACHES
Central Family - we are in need of Upward Soccer Coaches. No experience is necessary - just a desire to love these kids and teach them about Jesus. Training is available. To volunteer, please go HERE.
SHARE YOUR REACH SUGGESTIONS
Please help us gather information sharing your suggestions
so we can shape the future of the Reach Project together.
LADIES THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
2nd Study Begins March 13
Thursday Morning Ladies Bible Study is in high gear! We embark on our second study on Thursday, March 13. Books are $25 and will be available at the first meeting. We meet in the FLC Student Worship Center through May 1st. No meeting on April 3 (Houston County Schools Spring Break) or April 17 (Sonshine Preschool Easter Egg Hunt). Childcare available for preschool age and younger (those not yet five years old by September 1 of this year). To sign up for childcare, or for more information, contact Laurie Trice at laurie@centralwr.com . Next study, "Luke in the Land" by Kristi McLellan, begins March 13.
LADIES SPRING BANQUET
Central Women - please join us for our Ladies Spring Banquet on Thursday, March 13 at 6:00 pm in the FLC. Our Guest Speaker will be Beth Ann Williams, the Executive Director-Treasurer of Ga. Baptist Women. Cost will be $15/person, which includes dinner. Dinner Menu: Baked Chicken, Dirty Rice, Vegetable, Green Salad, Roll, and Dessert. Register on Church Center or click HERE.
SONSHINE PRESCHOOL 2025-2026 REGISTRATION
IS OPEN TO CHURCH MEMBERS & CURRENT STUDENTS
We offer classes for children ages one through K-5. Our mission is to provide your child with a Christian learning environment where he or she can explore God’s world, learn basic skills, and make new friends. All classes meet from 9 am to 12 noon. Children must be the appropriate age by September 1. The school year runs from the last week in August until the week before Memorial Day, observing the same holidays as the Houston County School system. 2025-26 registration is open for current students. New student registration will begin March 3. Please click HERE for our downloadable Student Handbook and a Registration Form.
SENIORS AT CENTRAL – OASIS
"Older Adults Staying In Scripture"
Seniors at Central – please join us on Thursday, February 27 at 11 am in the Worship Center for a time of "Refreshment and Renewal" as we hear from Pastor Mike Stone from Emmanuel Baptist Church in Blackshear, GA. Following the program, we will enjoy a delicious lunch in the Main Lobby. Menu: Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable, Fruit Salad, Bread and Dessert. The cost of lunch is $5 per person. Please sign up in Church Center or call the church office at 478-953-9319.
RA FATHER-SON CAMPOUT
Hey Guys! Join us for our annual Father and Son Campout. This event is for boys 1st-6th and their dad or any special guy in their life. This overnight event will start at 5:00pm March 14 and finish up the next morning around 10:00am. Don't miss all the fun as we play games, practice special skills, and hear from God's word. Register HERE.
MOTHER-DAUGHTER TEA
All young ladies (age birth through Grade 6) are invited to bring their Moms or “Special Lady” with them to our annual Mother-Daughter Tea on Sunday, March 16 at 3:00 pm in the FLC. There will be lots of goodies and fun! Don’t miss it! Registration is required. Register HERE.
FREE ENGLISH CLASSES AT CENTRAL
Central has a long history of ministering to our international community through teaching ESL and Citizenship classes here at our church. All classes that are offered are FREE to those who wish to attend. Beginner and Intermediate Classes are available. For more information, please call or text Romer Henry at 478-225-8875.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
IN AUDIO/VISUAL MINISTRY
If you're looking for a way to serve here alongside your Central Family and not sure where to plug in – consider the Audio/Visual Ministry. There is no experience needed and training is available! If you're interested, please contact Trevor Bennett at trevor@centralwr.com for more information.
JOIN OUR HOME MINISTRY TEAM!
BE A BLESSING...RECEIVE A BLESSING
We Need YOU on our Home Ministry Team! We minister to our precious homebound friends by sending cards, visiting, listening, delivering gifts, and just being a Friend! If you are interested in being a part of this rewarding Ministry, please contact Linda May at LindaMay31093@gmail.com or 478-397-9366.
HELP US REACH WARNER ROBINS & THE WORLD!
Just recently our church family voted with a 91.5% to affirm our Planning and Vision Team's proposal to build a new and expanded worship center that will help us accomodate the phonomenal growth we've had this year! We owe all the glory to God for growing our congregation! Let us unite as the body of Christ in order to continue the work He's given us to do as a church family to spread the Gospel and disciple His sheep. How can you help in this endeavor? First, be in fervent prayer for the Lord to guide you in how He would have you respond to this opportunity. Second, if God is leading and equipping you to give financially, there are several ways you can do this. Click HERE to find out more about giving to REACH. And remember – our goals through REACH are to: Reflect the Goodness of God, Equip the Next Generation, Advance the Kingdom, Create Belonging, and Hope for Tomorrow.
Do You Have a Desire to Serve in the Worship Ministry?
Our Worship Ministry here at Central is a great place to get involved! This ministry consists of Adult Choir, Children's Choir, Orchestra, Praise Team, Student Worship Band, and Hand Bells. If you love music or just worshipping through song -- this is the place for you! For more information, please contact Nick Weaver or Jessica Bennett at 478-953-9319. Or you can email nick@centralwr.com or jessica@centralwr.com .
Veterans Memorial Campaign
This memorial is dedicated by the grateful members of Central Baptist Church
to preserve and honor the memory of our brave men and women
who have so selflessly served our great nation in times of peace and conflict.
All gave some. Some gave all. We will Never Forget.
John 15:13
We are now accepting donations to the Veterans Memorial Campaign. Donations can be made directly to Central Baptist by cash, check, credit card or online payment. If you have any questions, please call the Church Office at 478-953-9319.
If you would like to purchase a brick to honor or memorialize your loved ones who have served our country, please review the information below. To order, please click HERE to order online (preferred) or paper order forms will be available in the Church Office.
- The Veterans Memorial will have a walkway made up of personalized engraved bricks. All bricks will be placed randomly throughout the walkway.
- Each brick may be engraved with up to three lines of print. Each line accommodates up to 15 characters with a service seal or up to 20 characters without a service seal, counting punctuation and spaces as characters.
- Price per brick is $100 without a service seal or $110 with a service seal.
- The Veterans Memorial Committee reserves the right to not accept messages that are deemed not in alignment with the goals of this project.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE
AT 478-953-9319 AND WE WILL BE HAPPY TO HELP!
Thank you for joining us in honoring our veterans!
Kids Ministry Volunteers Needed
Do you love kids and have a passion for teaching them about the Lord? We need you! If you feel led to serve in this area, please email Katie Creery at katie@centralwr.com .
GIVING
You are encouraged to drop your offering in one of the boxes located as you exit the worship center. You can also continue to give through the church app or clicking the image above.
Thank You
for Joining Us Today!