Ministry Update
During the April 28 quarterly membership/business meeting, Celebration Baptist Church made a change in staffing. Bryan Clay (Kelley) resigned as Youth Leader for CBC. Bryan has been a part of CBC for 19 years. He has served as Youth Leader for the vast majority of that time. God has used Bryan and Kelley to influence many students during their tenure at Celebration.
As most already know, Bryan is being sent out by Celebration Baptist Church to plant a daughter church in the Saline County area. He has spent the last couple of years laying the ground work. However, the time has arrived for him to give more time and attention to launching that church.
On June 2, Celebration Baptist Church will recognize and appreciate the Clays and their service at CBC. That day will include a time of fellowship (and yes, food) following morning worship. Mark your calendars for this special day.
After accepting Bryan’s resignation, Justin Huie was presented as a nominee for the role of Youth Leader. Justin has been a part of the ministry of Celebration Baptist Church in various roles for at least the last 13 years. He was elected unanimously to serve Celebration Baptist in the role of Youth Leader. He will assume his duties on June 2, 2024.
Upcoming Events
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY will take a break May 1, May 8, and May 15. Then on May 22, Celebration Archery Ministry (CAM) will kick-off for the summer. The weekly, Wednesday evening event will begin at 6:30 pm.
GRADUATE SUNDAY is set for May 5. During Morning Worship, CBC will recognize graduating High School Seniors. Currently, CBC has three graduates that worship at Celebration (Brady McKnight, Alex Back, Hayden Lee). Also, two additional graduates participate in Celebration: Students on Wednesdays (Justen Washington, Stephen Newton). Graduate display boards will be set-up in the CBC foyer. You are welcome to bless them with graduation gifts that morning.
CBC TO SERVE HARMONY GROVE TEACHERS during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 6-10. Celebration Baptist Church will provide a BBQ lunch for three of the HG campuses on Thursday, May 9 and then the fourth campus on Friday, May 10. Volunteers are needed to supervise the food and to interact with teachers. See Pastor Allan to volunteer.
The 2024 edition of MEGA KIDS CAMP is slated for June 2-4 at the CBC campus. The four night event will 6:30-8 p.m. each evening. In addition to a Bible Lesson and small groups, participants can choose activities ranging from carpentry, gardening, science, cooking, cheer, basketball, archery and more. To volunteer see Courtney Roth.
MICHAEL HIGHT will be the guest speaker on Sunday, June 9. Michael serves as Hispanic Coordinator for the BMA of Arkansas and is also planting a spanish speaking church in the Jacksonville-Cabot-Beebe area.
CHURCH CAMP AT BUDD CREEK is scheduled for June 17-20. Over 30 kids and students are planning to attend the event with Celebration. May 12 is the deadline for committing to the event.
SOAR STUDENT CONFERENCE is planned for July 3-5 in Dallas, Texas. The event is for 7th-12th graders. See Justin Huie for details.
Associational Spotlight
Celebration Baptist Church has been commissioned to make disciples throughout the world (Matthew 28:19-20). But, can CBC do the work alone? The truth is that we AREN’T required to do the work alone!
Throughout church history, beginning in the New Testament era, churches have partnered together to fulfill the commission that Jesus gave His churches. Throughout church history, fellowships, associations, conventions and missionary organizations have facilitated partnerships between churches to take the gospel to the far reaches of the world.
Celebration Baptist Church is a member of a family of churches called the Baptist Missionary Association (BMA). In fact, CBC is the direct result of the efforts of the churches that cooperate together through the BMA of Arkansas. There are larger groups like the Southern Baptist Convention, etc. Yet, there is a place for both small and large associations in the Kingdom of God, just like there is a place for both small and large churches.
Over the next several months, the ministry of the BMA throughout the world, our state and in central Arkansas will be highlighted in this monthly eNewsletter. The goal is to inform you of the larger ministry of Celebration Baptist Church, familiarize you with some of our missionaries, and enlarge your value of the many institutions and ministries that make up the Baptist Missionary Association.
Here are a couple of websites for you to visit to learn about the BMA on your own.
https://bmaofarkansas.baptisttrumpet.com
April Stats
- Monthly Budget Needs . . . . $ 15,022.00
- April General Fund . . . . . . . . . $ 17,820.00
- Blessing Box/Food Pantry . . $ 390.00
- AWANA Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 25.00
- 4KK Men’s Retreat . . . . . . . . . $ 1000.00
- April Average Attendance . . . 164