Centerville Baptist Church Monthly Newsletter May...

Sunday - Saturday Deacon May 1 to May 7 Preston Grissom

May 8 to May 14 Randy Halcomb

May 15 to May 21 Marshall Hudgins

May 22 to May 28 Mack Kitts

May 29 to June 4 Gordon Porter

Sunday - Saturday Team Member Contact # May 1 to May 7 Cordy Beasley 407-0758

May 8 to May 14 Dianne Barlow 482-1139

May 15 to May 21 Kerry Ray 546-9848

May 22 to May 28 Nancy Blevins 287-7935

May 29 to June 4 Gordon Porter 482-5500

Enriching lives by being an authentic Kingdom presence in the community

Centerville Baptist Church Monthly Newsletter

May 2016

HOSPITAL VISITATION MINISTRY Volunteers Needed for June - December 2016

The Hospital Visitation ministry team needs additional volunteers to assist in this ministry. Each member of the team takes a week at a time and visits

hospitalized Centerville Baptist Church family and friends or those having

surgery by making a short visit and having prayer with them. It is our goal to have at least 8 members on the team. At this time we have only 5 members.

Please consider joining us for a rewarding experience of being the hands and feet of Jesus. For additional information about this ministry team, please

contact Cordy Beasley at 407-0758 or [email protected].

Changes to CBC’s Monthly Scheduled Meetings No Church Council Meeting on Sunday, May 8th

(Mother’s Day) No PreSchool/Extended Care Oversight Committee

Meeting for the month of May

mailto:[email protected]

On April 15, seven youth (Emma, Faith, Haliegh, Isaac, Jimmy, Reece, and Tyler) three adults (Naomi, Zipper, and I), and one child (Elijah) traveled from Centerville to Fredericksburg for Mission Madness weekend. That night, at Fredericksburg Baptist Church, we joined over two hundred and fifty other youth and adults for an opening worship service that emphasized being neighbors. We heard a sermon on the parable of the Good Samaritan, reminding us that the one who acted like a neighbor was the least expected one according to Jesus’ hearers. Then we were challenged to think of the ways that “fences”, literal and figurative, keep us from being good neighbors to others. The next day, we would put these lessons to practice as we served a Fredericksburg community.

I’ve been to Mission Madness—sponsored by the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Virginia—and I’ve been to other youth mission camps like it a number of times in my life. I’m familiar with the combination of worship, fellowship, and hands on ministry that encourage youth to think about what it means to share Christ’s love with others. For me, however, this particular camp was different. There was a personal touch to the idea of serving our neighbors.

On Saturday morning, we pulled out of the hotel parking lot, drove through the outskirts of Fredericksburg, and pulled into my parents’ yard. Dozens of other cars, trucks, and church vans covered their yard and the Sylvania Heights Baptist Church parking lot across the street.

Fourteen and a half years ago, my father was called to be pastor of Sylvania Heights Baptist Church, a smallish church in a working class neighborhood. He and my Mom moved into the parsonage across the street. Several streets of modest homes run through the Sylvania Heights neighborhood. Within Sylvania Heights is a trailer park, River Heights, which runs behind my parents’ house, but is separated from the rest of Sylvania Heights by fences.

When my parents moved in, the community was changing and it has changed even more since. What was originally a fairly homogenous neighborhood of working-class laborers for the nearby Sylvania plant, now closed, is today a multicultural, multi-economic, multinational, and multilingual community. Amongst the many changes over the past few decades, is the fact that Sylvania Heights and River Heights are home to a sizeable number of Spanish-speaking families, many of who are new to the States.

This year for Mission Madness, we, all two hundred and fifty of us, served that community. We practiced being neighbors to my parents’ actual neighbors, to people with whom my parents have been sharing hospitality for years. We practiced reaching over fences in places where Christian neighbors have been working tirelessly to break down fences—Christian neighbors like Mom and Dad, their church, Fredericksburg Baptist, and LUCHA, a ministry which provides a wide-range of services to Latino families in Fredericksburg.

We spruced up yards of kids who have come to Study Buddies, the LUCHA-sponsored tutoring program where my parents volunteer . We repaired steps of adults who go to LUCHA’s ESL program, which, like Study Buddies, is offered at Sylvania Heights Baptist. We painted the home of a young family that my boys and I have hung out with at Mom and Dad’s house. We got to meet many from Sylvania Heights and River Heights who with surprised joy asked their neighbor, Pastor Paul—as my Dad is affectionately known, why all of these young people would donate time and money to be in their neighborhood for a weekend.

Like all youth mission camps I’ve been a part of, I rejoice over observing our young people and adults learning to give of themselves, gaining confidence as they pick up new skills, developing new relationships, and stretching past their comfort zones to share and experience Christ’s love in new ways. This time, however, I had a unique appreciation for the community we worked in. I had a better, more personal understanding of the ongoing work in the community that extended way before Mission Madness and will continue long afterwards.

Forgive me if I sound self-indulgent, but my self-indulgence has a point. We often talk about how we need to take our mission experiences home with us. We talk about serving in our own back yard. We talk about breaking down fences right next door. And I know how true this needs to be and can be, because it is literally happening in my parents’ back yard. There is nothing extraordinary about Mom and Dad or Sylvania Heights. Like everywhere, however, there are needs and opportunities. Like everywhere, however, God is at work in and through the lives of neighbors. God is at work in my parents’ back yard, God is at work in the youth ministry of Centerville, and God is at work in your life and community too! Won’t you practice loving God and loving neighbors where you live right here and right now?

Centerville

Youth News! We had a great Mission Madness a couple of weekends ago! You can read all about it in the

Brian’s Bit article in this month’s newsletter. Now, we ask for prayers and support to be directed to Passport, our weeklong summer mission camp.

Also, pass on the word that all youth, 6th - 12th grade, are welcome in our youth events!

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Sunday School: 9:15– 10:15 AM

(Upper Room). Susan and Ron Burton lead

relevant studies, using a relaxed, relational, and

engaging approach.

Hang Time: May 13, May 27, 6-8 PM (Upper Room). This gathering is a fun time

for youth to be together and to meet others. We draw 6th-12th graders from a variety of local

schools, different local churches, and different cities. Join them for informal activities in our

Upper Room like pool, ping pong, foosball, and numerous board games. If you want something

high energy, be ready to go to the gym for a pickup game of half-court basketball. We also mix in

structured get-to-know-you, team building, and discipleship activities. Light snacks are provided.

Could you be called to minister to our

youth? Could God be nudging you to

connect with young people? Would

you consider an opportunity to explore

that possibility? Brian can work with

you to provide the experience (even a

one-time experience), the scope, and

the guidance that fits you. PASSPORT CAMP!

June 19-24, Averett University (Danville, VA). Pray for our 7

youth and 3 adults going!

Details can be found at http://passportcamps.org/

Check us out on our web www.centervillebaptistchurch.org/youth,

or on our Facebook page, Centerville Baptist Youth Ministry.

For more information, contact: Brian Harfst

[email protected] 540-220-4376

http://www.centervillebaptistchurch.org/youth

mailto:[email protected]

Week of Prayer

for Associational Missions Our Week of Prayer for Associational Missions begins May 1 and goes to the

end of May. The emphasis is

“Jesus is The Cornerstone.”

Please join us in this important mission emphasis. Week of Prayer supports our Bridge Network of Churches.

Gently used clean clothing, shoes and accessories are needed! Many area women cannot afford appropriate attire for job interviews and for

starting new jobs. Can you help?

From April 1 thru May 1, please place items in the donation box located near main parking lot.

Thank you for your donation and making a difference!!!

You can be a

SONIC KID at Centerville Baptist Church!

Serving Our Neighbors, In Christ

Rehearsals for our

Children’s Musical: “Journey of Praise”

have begun! It’s not too late to get involved. Preschoolers through 5th graders are welcome!

Performance Date: Sunday, June 5th at 4 PM.

Please Join us for

A Berry Special Family Day! Your entire family is invited to a day of fun

picking strawberries at Brookdale Farm (2133 Mt. Pleasant Road)!

Saturday, May 14th Meet at Brookdale Farm at 10 AM.

We will pick berries, then head over to Bergey’s

Breadbasket for some ice cream and farm fun!

www.centervillebaptistchurch.org ~ 908 Centerville Turnpike S, Chesapeake, VA 23322~(757) 482-4466

Children’s Ministry: Ginny Page ([email protected]) or Zipper Harfst ([email protected])

Love God Love Others

Introducing…

SONIC SENIORS SUPER WEDNESDAYS!

Are you in

3rd , 4

th or 5th

Grade?

This is for

YOU!!

Wednesday Evenings 6:30 to 7:30 PM in Room 206

Come out for games, activities, and having fun with new friends!

During the month of May, we will also be practicing for our

Children’s Musical, Journey of Praise.

Stay tuned for our special Summer Events!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

for Vacation Bible School at CBC!!

July 25th through 29th, 9 AM to Noon Ages 4 - (completed) 5th Grade

For more info or to volunteer, please contact Ginny Page at 757-636-0977.

Join us on Sunday Mornings! Sunday School: 9:15 AM, classes for all ages--Babies through Adults!

Worship, A Mix of Traditional and Contemporary: 10:30 AM Children’s Church during Worship:

Crib babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, and SONIC Juniors (Grades K-2). SONIC Seniors (Grades 3-5) join us in our Family Worship service and are welcome

to participate during the service in a variety of ways (readings, special music, skits, acting out scripture readings)

Teacher Appreciation

Teacher Appreciation Week is May

2nd through the 6th.

Please help us in expressing our

thanks to this group of hard working,

dedicated, funny, creative, loud and

sometimes over-the-top teachers.

Back Row, Left to Right: Karen Corwin, Joy Robertson, Monica Murphy, Jennifer Orozco, Caitie Curling, Teresa Mulkeen, Eileen Everingham, Kelly Brown

Front Row, Left to Right: Kari Weber, Jennifer DeLorenzo, Lisa Alley, Jennifer Polaski, Michelle Miller, Carrie Raeder and Kerry Ray

Not Pictured: Melissa Michalski, Marianne Murphy and Kelly Morgan

PreSchool News

Friday, May 6, 2016 will be

proclaimed

Early Childhood Professionals Day

in the Commonwealth of Virginia by

Gov. Terry McAuliffe

Cathy Curling, Director

Christine Retel, Assistant Director

Graduation

Sunday, May 22, 2016

4:00 p.m.

4-Year-Old Classes Kindergarten

Community Helpers Day

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

9:30 a.m.— 11:30 a.m.

We have invited representatives from

the City of Chesapeake’s Fire, Po-

lice, Animal Services, Public Works

Departments as well as the Virginia

State Police and the US Navy to

meet our students and to show the

vehicles associated with their ser-

vice.

We will provide lunch for our guests.

April Showers Brings May Flowers And Happy Mother’s Day to ALL! With the warm weather and sunshine brings about a lot of activity at the Extended Child Care. Summer plan-ning is in full swing. All the fieldtrips are scheduled. Please view the calendar for all the fun. Over time you will see more and more upgrades being done on the old wing. Things are looking really good with the new windows and doors. If anyone would like to contribute time or funds to assist with the upgrades please feel free to see me. The Property committee cannot do all that is needed to meet the upgrades neces-sary. Mike Weeks made a presentation last year discussing major repairs. I wish to contribute to those repairs but there is still a lot of funds needed. In the next month there will be some reconstruction on the big playground due to the slide having a crack. So be patient through this process. Mulch will be delivered for all playgrounds. I will be soliciting help to spread the mulch. Does someone have a bobcat or small tractor? Russell’s Heating and Cooling will also be installing a split unit in the kitchen of the old fellowship hall. Norma Harrington Extended Child Care Director

It’s that time of year to start planning for CBC’s Fall Festival. Last year’s

festival was a great success and we’re looking forward to this year’s being

even better, but we need your help.

Volunteers are needed to be a part of the task force for

this event. If interested, please see Judy Caldwell.

7th Annual Chesapeake

City-Wide

Baccalaureate Service (A nondenominational gathering of seniors

and their families from all Chesapeake High Schools

for reflection as the

Class of 2016 prepares for the future!)

Sunday, June 12th,

4 pm

Oscar Smith High School

Auditorium Seniors, wear your cap and gown and

arrive at 3:30

5 $100 prizes will be awarded to 5 seniors in attendance!

The information contained herein is distributed by the Chesapeake Public Schools as a public service. The Chesapeake Public Schools does not

endorse any agency related to the information contained herein, nor is any agency/program related to the information contained herein, sponsored by or in connection with the Chesapeake Public Schools.

Women’s Missionary Union (WMU)

The WMU of our church offers women a unique opportunity to understand and

participate in local and foreign missions through the Associational weeks of Prayer for foreign, state and local missions awareness.

The WMU supports two women’s groups:

Centennial Circle and the Elizabeth Missions Circle. Our Women’s Ministry Team supports Bible study groups throughout the year to minister

to the spiritual needs of women.

Centennial Circle meets at CBC the 4th Monday of each month at 2:00 PM, Room 202. Elizabeth Missions Circle meets the 2nd Saturday of each month at 9:00 AM at various

locations; please contact Sandy Lowry for additional

information at [email protected].

A celebration of memorable pop music, featuring

TOLGA KASHIF’S

THE QUEEN SYMPHONY

Based on the music of Freddie Mercury

Saturday, May 14, 2016, 7:30p.m

The Sandler Center for the Performing Arts-Town Center, Virginia Beach

Adults $18, Seniors/Military $15, Students $12

Available from Chorale members (see Mark, CBC Financial Secretary) or call: 757-385-2787

If YOUR bi rthday is miss ing or l i s ted in error please contact [email protected] .

We apologize for any errors in the listing of birthdays. Please report only your missing birthday.

May Birthdays

Amber Locklear May 1st

Pat Wynne May 1st

Pete Duda May 2nd

Katie Kiskinis May 2nd

John Walsh May 2nd

Libby Keeler May 3rd

Adam Maser May 3rd

Patrick Chilton May 5th

Dave Wolfram May 5th

Shane Hanson May 6th

Josh Weatherspoon May 6th

Werdna Wynne May 8th

Scott Martin May 9th

Terry Williams May 9th

Joey Snead May 10th

Michelle Armagost May 11th

Maggie Blankenship May 11th

Blanche May 11th

Jeffrey Hanbury May 12th

Kerra Lundgren May 12th

Jeremy Ross May 12th

David Hardison May 14th

Dave Baldwin May 15th

Tracey Jones May 16th

Cordy Beasley May 17th

April Keeley May 17th

David Lovingood May 17th

Rev. Brian Williams May 17th

Judy Caldwell May 20th

Lee Harlowe May 21st

Mickey Pavona May 21st

Meagan Rodseth May21st

Debbie Wilson May 21st

Patty Mittlestadt May 25th

Fiona DeNagy May 27th

Richard Thorne May 27th

Bill Little May 31st

Eric Thorne May 31st

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MAY 2016 CHURCH CALENDAR Sunday, May 1, 2016

Sunday School 9:15 AM

Children's Church 10:30 AM

Worship Service 10:30 AM

Personnel Meeting 4:00 PM

Deacon's Meeting 6:00 PM

Monday, May 2, 2016

*AA Meeting - Room 202/204 8:00 PM

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

*General Election - Fellowship Hall/Gym 5:00 AM

*Boy Scouts Meeting - Upper Room 6:30 PM


Sonic Seniors Super Wednesday - Room 206 6:30 PM

Wednesday Night Prayer 6:30 PM

CBC Band Practice 7:30 PM

Choir Practice 7:30 PM

Thursday, May 5, 2016

Property Committee Meeting 7:00 PM

Basketball - Ages 30 and Over 7:30 PM

Saturday, May 7, 2016

*AA - Saturday Night Special Discussion Meeting - Extended Care Fellowship Hall 6:00 PM

Sunday, May 8, 2016

Mother's Day




Monday, May 9, 2016




Men's Ministry Book Study - Room 100 7:30 PM








Friday, May 13, 2016

Hang Time - Upper Room (Old Sanctuary) 6:00 PM


WMU Elizabeth Missions Circle (EMC) 9:00 AM

Children Ministry - Berry Special Family Day 10:00 AM

Churchwide conversation Children and Youth 10:00 AM



Benevolence Sunday




Spaghetti Fundraiser for Crossroads Camp 12:00 PM

Monday, May 16, 2016

Festival of Homiletics





Worship Team Meeting 7:00 PM













Property Work Day 8:30 AM







Women's Centennial Circle 2:00 PM



*Red Cross Blood Drive - Fellowship Hall 2:00 PM


Men's Ministry Meeting - Room 100 7:30 PM






Looking Ahead…. For June 2016 Please email any monthly schedule/event changes to the main desk at

[email protected].

You can submit, as well, any standing meeting changes for the entire 2016 calendar.

Event and bulletin forms are located at the main desk and on the website www.centervillebaptistchurch.org.

Please submit an event form for each event to be placed on the church calendar.

MAY 2016 CHURCH CALENDAR




*Courtney Pine Wedding Rehearsal 4:00 PM

Hang Time - Upper Room (Old Sanctuary) 6:00 PM


*Courtney Pine/Neil Ball Wedding

I-CAN Hampton Roads Chapter Mtg 10:00 AM

AA - Saturday Night Special Discussion Meeting - Extended Care Fellowship Hall 6:00 PM






Memorial Day Holiday all Offices and Programs CLOSED




*Denotes outside events

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