SUNDAY 9:00-9:25 am Prayer Time 9:30 am Sunday School 10:45 am Worship & Children’s Church 6:00 pm Evening Service WEDNESDAY 5:30 pm Choir Practice 6:30—8:00 pm Children & Youth 7:00 —8:00 pm Prayer Meeting THURSDAY 6:00 pm Esther Bible Study ######################### FOOD FOR THOUGHT What’s missing? C H __ __ CH U R Need new life? God accepts trade ins! You can’t build a church with stumbling blocks! WEEKLY OPPPORTUNITIES APRIL 2015 Contact “A FAMILY OF FAITH STANDING TOGETHER ON GOD’S WORD” Pastor Bryce Kristofferson 816 W. Breckenridge St. Mexico, MO 65265 Phone: 573-581-5173 www.centennialbaptistchurch.com [email protected]I have spent some time thinking about several things in the last 48 hours. One thing that is sure is that life is precious. Our prayers were answered and a daughter will be reunited with her mother. A Christian community came together to lift up a need in prayer, and it was answered in the way we hoped it would happen. I never thought that someone that I know , that my family is close to, would ever go through the fear and terror of the last two days. There are many questions that remain about this particular situation, but the sim- ple fact of the matter is that we live in a dangerous world. Sin is rampant in our country. While we are continually reminded of this fact, we fail to see that danger in our own backyard. We think there is no way that will happen in our town, “That cannot come here to rural Missouri!’ In spite of our belief that these things will not happen to people we know and care about, our world is a small place and evil touches us all. Christians have faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This faith is not a blanket protection around our church or community that nothing bad will ever happen to us. We are reminded all too often that this is not the case. Our faith will help us get through the trials and persecutions that we face. This does not stop our questioning and asking God why we are going through these intense trials, but it can be a situa- tion where our faith grows stronger. The Christian community comes together and leans on each other, cries on each other’s shoulders, gives hugs and a listening ear. Through the crisis, Christ’s love can be revealed and God ultimately gets the glory. We serve a big God! (Understatement of the century) Our God is big enough to rescue a person who is in need of rescuing. Our God is also big enough to give com- fort and peace when things do not turn out the way we want them to. Romans 8:28—And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. I want to encourage you to lean on God, no matter what circumstance you find yourself in. Christians, be the shoulder for others to lean on during their time of greatest need! Pastor Bryce
I have spent some time thinking about several things in
the last 48 hours. One thing that is sure is that life is precious. Our prayers were
answered and a daughter will be reunited with her mother. A Christian community
came together to lift up a need in prayer, and it was answered in the way we hoped
it would happen. I never thought that someone that I know , that my family is close
to, would ever go through the fear and terror of the last two days.
There are many questions that remain about this particular situation, but the sim-
ple fact of the matter is that we live in a dangerous world. Sin is rampant in our
country. While we are continually reminded of this fact, we fail to see that danger
in our own backyard. We think there is no way that will happen in our town, “That
cannot come here to rural Missouri!’ In spite of our belief that these things will not
happen to people we know and care about, our world is a small place and evil
touches us all.
Christians have faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This faith is not a blanket
protection around our church or community that nothing bad will ever happen to
us. We are reminded all too often that this is not the case. Our faith will help us get
through the trials and persecutions that we face. This does not stop our questioning
and asking God why we are going through these intense trials, but it can be a situa-
tion where our faith grows stronger. The Christian community comes together and
leans on each other, cries on each other’s shoulders, gives hugs and a listening ear.
Through the crisis, Christ’s love can be revealed and God ultimately gets the glory.
We serve a big God! (Understatement of the century) Our God is big enough to
rescue a person who is in need of rescuing. Our God is also big enough to give com-
fort and peace when things do not turn out the way we want them to.
Romans 8:28—And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.
I want to encourage you to lean on God, no matter what circumstance you find yourself in. Christians, be the shoulder for others to lean on during their time of greatest need!
Pastor Bryce
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CENTENNIAL BAPTIST CHURCH CONTACT
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PRAYER CONCERNS Our Country Church Members Those with sickness Family members Lost friends & Family Pastors Preaching the Word Those who persecute us Our world (sinfulness)
These things I have spoken unto
you, that in me ye might have
peace. In the world ye shall have
tribulation: but be of good cheer. I
have overcome the world.
John 16:33
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
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4/5-26 — 9:00 a.m. Prayer meeting 2 Corinthians 5:8 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Remember to pray for the 10:45 a.m. Worship & family of Pearl Minney as Children’s Church they mourn the loss of 6:00 p.m. Bible Study their loved one. 4/6-27 ---- 6:30-8:30 p.m. Blue Grass Group meets 4/1-29 — 5:30 p.m. Choir Practice 6:30-8:00 p.m. Children & Youth 7:00 p.m. Prayer Mtg 4/2-30 — 6:00 p.m. Esther Bible Study 4/11 —- 8:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast 4/12 —- 5:00 p.m. Deacons Mtg 6:00 p.m. Business Mtg 4/16 —- 12:00 p.m. OASIS 4/19 —- 5:00 p.m. Church Council Mtg
Serving next month May 10 May 17 May 24 May 31 May 3
Finance Committee Ellis Glasgow & Bill Dugan
Ellis Glasgow & Bill Dugan
Ellis Glasgow & Bill Dugan
Ellis Glasgow & Bill Dugan
Ellis Glasgow & Bill Dugan
Hospital & Nursing Home Visitation
Lorna Biggers & Jackie Heaston
Lorna Biggers & Jackie Heaston
Lorna Biggers & Jackie Heaston
Lorna Biggers & Jackie Heaston
Lorna Biggers & Jackie Heaston
9:30 am Greeter Jim Gentry Jim Gentry Jim Gentry Jim Gentry Jim Gentry
10:45 am Greeter Bob Brace Bob Brace Bob Brace Bob Brace Bob Brace
10:45 a.m. Children’s Church
Lori Test & Mary Head
Daniel & Kristin Jenkins
Miranda Mar-quette
& Amy Duff
Judy Gentry
10:45 am Nursery Lois Polacek & Candice Bockenstedt
Dolly Jesse & Grace Lauer
Margaret Ingrum & Kelli Teel
Becca, Rachel & Kara Kristofferson
Pam Flynn & Rachel Cox
Van Driver Tim Jesse 581-8496
Tim Jesse 581-8496
Tim Jesse 581-8496
Tim Jesse 581-8496
Tim Jesse 581-8496
MAY (Bring POTATOES for the food pantry this month)
Serving this month April 12 April 19 April 26 April 5
Finance Committee Dwight Schindler & Pap Young
Dwight Schindler & Pap Young
Dwight Schindler & Pap Young
Dwight Schindler & Pap Young
Hospital & Nursing Home Visitation
Lorna Biggers & Jackie Heaston
Lorna Biggers & Jackie Heaston
Lorna Biggers,& Jackie Heaston
Lorna Biggers & Jackie Heaston
9:30 am Greeter Jim Gentry Jim Gentry Jim Gentry Jim Gentry
10:45 am Greeter Bob Brace Bob Brace Bob Brace Bob Brace
10:45 a.m. Children’s Church
Lori Test & Mary Head
Daniel & Kristin Jenkins
Miranda Marquette & Amy Duff
Judy Gentry
10:45 am Nursery Lois Polacek & Candice Bockenstedt
Dolly Jesse & Grace Lauer
Margaret Ingrum & Kelli Teel
Pam Flynn & Rachel Cox
Van Driver Earl Ingrum 581-1056
Earl Ingrum 581-1056
Earl Ingrum 581-1056
Earl Ingrum 581-1056
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Why Should YOU Attend Church Meetings?
Why should Christians attend meetings of the local church? How important are worship, praise, Bible study, teaching,
and learning? What influence does our example have on others, and what can we learn from the example of Jesus and
His apostles? What can we learn from Bible teaching about priorities and devotion to serving God?
Reason # 3 : To Set a Good Example
Each Christian Should Be a Good Example to Others.
1 Timothy 4:12—Be examples to believers in word, manner of life, love, faith, and purity. You should attend the assembles for your own benefit, but consider also the effects on others if you do or do not attend. Surely new members and weak members need all the teaching they can get. But such people often decide how of-ten to come by observing other members. If they imitate you, will their need for teaching be met? (Titus 2:7,8)
Matthew 5: 16—Let your light shine so men may glorify God because of your good works. Does your example in attendance lead people to glorify God?
Matthew 18:6,7—It is better to drown in the sea than to tempt others to fall away. If a non member or new member asked you whether or not they should attend church meetings, would you tell them to attend or to do something else instead. You are answering this question by your example. “Actions speak louder than words.” How will you feel at judgment if someone is lost because they imitated your negligence and fell away? How much better to face judgment knowing you gave an example of faithfulness in attendance?
If all people followed your example in attendance, would they learn the truth and receive the encouragement they need to receive eternal life at the Judgment.
Christians Should Especially Be Good Examples to Children.
We should train our children to be what God wants them to be (Ephesians 6:4). Children are greatly influ-enced by the example of their parents. “As is the mother, so is her daughter” (Ezekiel 16:44), or “Like father, like son.” (See also Nehemiah 13:23-24; 2 Timothy 1:5.)
Many parents live the early years of their marriage in spiritual indifference. Later they repent, but it is too late to save their children. How much better to give an example that will properly encourage our children!
AS THE TWIG IS BENT
A little girl with golden curls, her happy face aglow, Said, “It’s time for Bible class. Please, Daddy, won’t you go?
They teach us there of Jesus’ love, and how He died for all, and how He wants to save the ones who listen to His call.”
“Oh no”, said Daddy, “not today. I’ve worked hard all week, and I must have one day of rest. I’m going to the creek.
For there I can relax and rest, and fishing’s fine they say. So run along, don’t bother me. We’ll worship God some day.
Later on, when years have passed and Dad’s life is almost through, He finds the time to worship God, but what does daughter do?
She says, “Oh Daddy, not today. I stayed up most all night. And I’ve just got to have some sleep. Besides, I look a fright.”
Then Daddy lifts a trembling hand to brush away his tears, and hears that childhood voice again, distinctly through the years.
As a little girl with golden curls, her happy face aglow, Said, “It’s time for Bible class. Please, Daddy, won’t you go?”
- Author unknown (adapted)
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This informative seminar will give you a fresh insight on how The Baptist Home serves aging humanity
here in Missouri and around the globe. This opportunity is brought to you by…….
O.A.S.I.S –Older Adults Still In Service
April 16th @ Noon
816 Breckenridge Street
Mexico, Missouri 65265 573 581 5173
www.centennialbaptistchurch.com
April Anniversaries
Ellis & Judy Glasgow 2 Todd & Janis Rowe 2 Ken & Glena Hanna 3 James & Glenda Williams 15 Bart & Candice Bockenstedt 16 Jimmy & Rachel Cox 26
April Birthdays
Martha Kobush 3 Wanda Leach 9
Sallee Lauer 11 Katie Lauer 15
Toni Jeffries 16 Alberta Lochridge 18 Chance Duran 19
