February 2024 Preaching Plan
2024 Annual Theme: “Following Jesus as Faithful Disciples” February Theme: Following Jesus on the Way to the Cross February 4 (Communion Sunday) Scripture Readings: Isaiah 40:21-31; Mark 1:29-39, NRSVUE Sermon title: “Have You Not Known?” Topic: Faithful disciples share their “God-story.” February 11 (Transfiguration Sunday) Scripture Readings: 2 Kings 2:1-12; Mark 9:2-9, NRSVUE Sermon title: […]
Read More....February 2024 Ministry Schedule
“Following Jesus as Faithful Disciples” Morning Worship Service – 10 a.m. in person and online via Zoom and Facebook. Wednesday Evening Bible Study – Will meet on February 7th at 7pm. on ZOOM. AB Men Meeting– The American Baptist Men’s Group will be meeting for breakfast on Sunday, February 11th, 7:30am. @ The Country House […]
Read More....“Following Jesus into Wilderness: Choices of the Heart”
Jesus answered him, “It is written, ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him.’ – Luke 4:8 Shakespeare once wrote: “The course of true love never did run smooth.” In Jesus’ case, it certainly was a rough road. He did not have a celebration banquet after his installation service, instead he was driven by God’s […]
Read More....Givelify Link to Support Central Baptist Church of Woodbury
Please click the link the below if you want to support the ministry of Central Baptist Church of Woodbury, 37 South Jackson Street, Woodbury, NJ 08096. You will need to set up an account to make a contribution. Thank you to all who support our church ministry! https://www.givelify.com/donate/NjUwMDI=/donation/amount
Read More....January 2024 Ministry Schedule
JANUARY 2024 WORSHIP THEME: Main Theme: Following Jesus as Faithful Disciples Morning Worship: 10:00am Wednesday Evening Bible Study – Will meet on January 10th at 7pm. on ZOOM. Any questions please contact Pastor Carla. AB Men Meeting– The American Baptist Men’s Group will be meeting for breakfast on Sunday, January 14th, 7:30am. @ The […]
Read More....“Following Jesus into the New Year”
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 In one of our recent conversations, my spiritual director asked me three questions: I wrote down the questions in my journal and used them to reflect on God’s direction for me as a new year (and for me a […]
Read More....December 2023 Ministry Schedule
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE – Everyone is welcome to join us on Sunday, December 24th at 7 pm. for an evening of celebration of the Birth of our Lord and Savior with Christmas Carols, a Creche Pageant and the reading of the Christmas story, ending with our singing of “Silent Night” and candle lighting. We look […]
Read More....“Preparing for Christmas and Beyond”
By Rev. Dr. Carla A. Romarate-Knipel “The problem is that Christmas has lost its shock value. One of the great purposes of Advent is to help us recover that shock. What do you think was the hardest thing to believe for the early Christians? The shocking truth that everybody matters. You matter! What is the […]
Read More....November 2023 Ministry Schedule
STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY: NOVEMBER 12TH“Realizing God’s joyful love is a starting point of the journey of a Christian steward.” – R.E. ValletPlease remember to bring in and/or mail in your pledge cards on Sunday, November 12th. We will be joined by Kathy Stackhouse Cunningham, Coordinator of the GWCM Food Pantry, who will share a Testimony during […]
Read More....“Gratitude Stewards: Giving Thanks to God, Giving Back to Bless”
By Rev. Dr. Carla A. Romarate-Knipel “Oh, give thanks to the Lord for he is good! For his mercies endure forever.” – Psalm 107:1 “We don’t own it,” … We steward and share it.”* – Lady Fiona Carnarvon, who with her husband, the 8th Earl of Carnarvon George Herbert, oversee Highclere Castle, the […]
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