“Blessed is the person that understands his spiritual brokenness and inability to remedy it and grieves for his sin. He craves fellowship with Christ, shows grace to others, puts others first, keeps himself free of things that grieve God, and values relationships over being right. This lifestyle may confuse some, offend others, and could potentially result in criticism or other forms of persecution. Yet, this person has true joy!” – (The Beattitudes summarized, Matt. 5:1-12).
Recent Blessings
During the January 28th Membership/Business Meeting, Celebration Baptist Church was gifted a 2015 Ford f-450, 20 passenger bus. The gift included the vehicle, tax, title, and 1 year of insurance. What a tremendous blessing and addition to the ministry of Celebration Baptist Church. The gifter desired to remain anonymous.
Another blessing during the January 28th meeting was the adoption of a new and robust budget for 2024. As a church body, Celebration Baptist Church stepped out in faith, trusting God to supply as the church seeks to enlarge its ministry footprint in south Saline County. The budget calls for larger investments in our food pantry ministry, discipleship ministry, children’s ministry, men’s ministry, and women’s ministry.
Opportunities to Serve
CELEBRATION:KIDS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – Additional volunteers are needed for Sunday Morning. Due to life circumstance, a couple of children’s volunteers have stepped away from children’s ministry for a bit. That leaves CBC with a couple of openings. If you can serve in any of these positions, please reach out to Courtney Roth, CBC Children’s Director.
- 9:30 a.m. – 2yr – 4 yr. class
- 10:30 a.m. – Nursery (on a rotating basis)
- 10:30 a.m. – 2 yr – 4 yr group (rotating basis)
Upcoming Events
BAPTISM SUNDAY – Celebration will be baptizing again on Sunday, Feb. 4. If you have made a decision for Christ and would like to “go public” about that decision through baptism, reach out to your pastor prior to Sunday, February 4.
WOMEN’S GROUPS RESUME – The Monday women’s group will resume on Monday, Feb. 5 at 10 a.m. See Val Blackmore for details The Sunday evening younger ladies group will resume on Sunday, Feb. 18 at 5:00 p.m. See Rachel Minner for details.
SPAGHETTI SUPPER FUNDRAISER – A Spaghetti Supper fundraiser is planned for Friday, Feb. 9. The meal will include salad, spaghetti, dessert and drink. Participants can dine-in or carry out. The price is $12 for adults and $ 7 for kids. Make your reservations (both dine-in or take-out) at http://tinyurl.com/yjjrje57 by using the QR code below.
TEACHER TRAINING EVENT – A special training event, TEACHING TO TRANSFORM LIVES, is set for Sunday, February 11, following morning worship. If you are sensing God’s leadership to become a Bible teacher or already serve and want to get better, join others for this event. This event is relevant to all age groups. A light lunch will be provided, followed by the training event.
WORLD MISSIONS DAY – BMA Global has designated Sunday, February 25 as World Missions Day. Churches around the world, including Celebration, will receive a Jerry Kidd/World Missions Day offering to go completely to World Missions.
A CELEBRATE MARRIAGE NIGHT is set for Friday, March 15 at 6:30 pm. The evening will include a meal, childcare, AND guest speakers Chris and Sydney Vines. Chris serves as family pastor at Garrett Memorial Baptist Church in Hope. Sydney is director of church connections for BMA Global (Missions). Sydney said, “Chris and I love marriage” and advocate for it regularly. Reserve you spot at http://tinyurl.com/57d5p5t5 or scan the QR Code below.
January Stats
- Monthly Budget Needs . . $ 15,022.00
- January General Fund . . . . $ 15,237.00
- Blessing Box Total . . . . . . . . $ 450.00
- AWANA Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 52.00
- Discipleship . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 28.00
- Faith Journey . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 100.00
- Shipping Container Sale . . . $ 2000.00
- January Average Attendance . . . . . 140