Welcome The Central Baptist Church is a progressive and innovative church family with a theme of “Reclaiming Our Families Through Patience, Perseverance, and Prayer.” We have a myriad of talents and gifts within our church body. We believe in the holistic approach to ministry, and we have over forty ministries to help the total person. Our church family is friendly and faithful…and truly the Favor of God is upon us. We are excited about the vision that God has placed upon the ministry of this church. God never gives a vision without making provisions!
Announcements Our annual Black History worship service will be held on next Sunday. All members are asked to dress in African attire. The Church Office will be closed on tomorrow (Monday) in observance of President’s Day. Our Youth Ministry choir rehearsal will be held on next Saturday,February 22nd at 10:00 a.m. Save the Date: Central Baptist Church Education Ministry presents a Career & Resource Expo, Saturday, March 21, 10:00 a. m. to 1:00 p. m. This event will be held at the Central Baptist Church Family Life Center. This is an opportunity to meet with potential employers to include: Military Branches, WIOA, Retail, Construction, Contractors, Law Enforcement and Local Businesses. A sign-up sheet is located in the vestibule to determine your interest in attending this event. Members of the Education Ministry will also be available to answer any questions or you may contact Dr. Patricia Brumfield at (803) 240-5817. Report Cards for the 2nd marking period are now due. All copies of report cards submitted must have the Ministry Participation form attached to receive Honor Roll recognition. The deadline to submit your report card is Tuesday, February 18th, 5:00 p.m. The participation forms are located at both entrances to the church or the forms can be downloaded from our website at centralbaptistcolumbia.org. Congratulations to our pastor as he celebrates his 23rd Pastoral Anniversary. Our church family will officially celebrate his anniversary on the third Sunday in April. The Digital Mobile Mammography unit will be at the Central Baptist Church on Monday, March 16th, at 8:00 a.m. You may begin registering by calling 803-296-8888 or you may register on line @ palmetto/health.org/breast center. For more information you may contact Nurse Essie Gresham. Central Baptist Church Transportation Ministry is in need of drivers. (Males or Females over the age of 21). If you are a member and have an interest in joining our Transportation Ministry, please call the church office to submit your name. All 2020 High School and College graduates are asked to contact the church office to give your name and contact information to the church secretary. All Auxiliaries/Ministries desiring to have upcoming events, meetings or choir rehearsals must call the church office to schedule no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Central Baptist Church Noon Day and Evening Bible Study classes are held on Wednesdays at 12 noon and 6:00 p. m. Come out and study God's word. We are studying spiritual gifts. All individuals who are signed up to work the Transition Homeless Center, Central is still volunteering. We are working the 6:30 a.m. and the 11:30 a.m. shifts. If you would like to volunteer, Central Baptist Church will serve the 1st Saturday of each month. Please contact Deaconess Lou Ella Williams if you are interested in volunteering on one of these dates. Thank you. The Girl Scouts are now registering for enrollment for ages K-5 thru 12th grade. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. Interested girls and their parents can contact the church office for more information. Sunday School classes begin at 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. each Sunday. If you would like to serve on the Public Relations Ministry, please call the church office to give your name. All young adults (ages 18 to 35 years of age) are encouraged to come out and support our Young Adult Sunday School Program. Class will be held each Sunday at 10:00 a.m. in Room 102. It will be an interactive and exciting time of exploring God's Word. We hope to see you there!!! 1st Corinthians 4:2..."Moreover, it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful." Thank you to our church family for your continued faithfulness in rendering their talent, time, and tithes. Please contact the church office if you do not know who your assigned deacon is. We want to make certain that every member is in contact with their deacon. The Media Ministry is seeking new members. Please sign-up at the media booth at the end of the 8:00 and 11:00 a.m. worship services. The new Honor Roll Recognition Guidelines are as follows: All students in grades 1 - 12 must submit copies of report cards by the requested deadline. All students submitting report cards must also attach a Youth Ministry Participation Form to demonstrate that they are actively participating in a ministry. Central Baptist Church recently organized a Young Adult Choir for ages 18 and above. Those desiring membership are asked to call the church office to sign up. The Veteran's Ministry is available to meet on Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. Help is available for VA matters for all male and female veterans as well as their family members. Contact the church office to schedule an appointment. Pastor Ezell sends out a devotional message on a weekly basis via our phone tree messenger system. If you would like to receive this message, call the church to ensure that we have the correct telephone number.
Eulogistic Service Announcements Revelation 21:4 – And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. Continue reading
Services Worship at Central Sunday 8:00am – Early Morning Worship 10:00am – Sunday School 11:00am – Morning Worship Service 5:00pm – (2nd and 4th Sundays) – Men & Women Bible Study Wednesday 6:00pm – Adult Bible Study 6:00pm – Youth Bible Study… Continue reading
