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A Word from Our Pastor

“He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone, so that we may present everyone mature in Christ.”

Colossians 1:28

W hen Barack Obama ascended to the top of the nation’s political mountain in 2008 by becoming the first African American and one of the youngest-ever presidents, he vowed

loudly and clearly to bring something to America: Change. One of his first acts as President was to bail out failing banks and secure the struggling auto industry by way of an economic stimulus package. He also spent most of his first year working to reform the healthcare industry, to ensure that all Americans would have some form of coverage. Change had come to America, but many people were not prepared for, or even excited about, the changes that were being instituted. Even some of the President’s most ardent supporters spoke out vehemently against his policy changes, leaving his administration scrambling to reassure a fickle public that the changes were necessary for the economic vitality of the country. When leaders spoke of change, people were excited; but when it came time to implement change the people were reluctant. Central finds itself in a place similar to this country a decade ago: in need of change. Not because our orders or mission has changed, and certainly not because our people are no longer capable of fulfilling God’s call; we remain poised to be as effective as ever in making disciples. But as our world changes, so does the church in order to reach the changing world. A church willing to change reflects growth and health. The Church is not a static organization but a dynamic community of believers. Stagnation means death. More than 200 churches close their doors every week and many of them do so because they refuse to recognize the need for change. There are a number of strategic ways that Central can modify its methods without changing its core identity and message. We can reach our community by partnering with other community organizations to double or triple our resources and reach. For example, in 2017 rather than our usual Backpack Drive, we partnered with other local groups to give out backpacks and school resources. In so doing, we were able to touch more students than we ever could have alone. We can engage new leaders and participants by changing how we lead and how participation in ministry is required. We can get more people involved by simply altering how we do certain things: meetings objectives and tasks can be communicated by email correspondence, decisions can be made by phone, and volunteers can be called to small projects rather than committees. Our 175th Anniversary Committee and Church Picnic Planning Committee were intergenerational groups of servants who understood that busy schedules were not a barrier for creativity and getting things accomplished. There are people who are willing to serve but don’t always have the time to come to church and attend hours long meetings. Change means we adapt so that they can contribute to the life of Central. But we must be careful not to implement change for its own sake. A number of churches in Central’s position have been torn apart by differing groups who either did not feel a need to change or pushed for change at a pace that threatened and made others feel uncomfortable. The Spirit of God must direct and the need to change must be a felt need of the many and not just a desire of the few. I pray that God would direct Central in her quest for change. We are moving forward in 2018!

Photo: Lee White

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We, at Central Baptist Church, desire to become people who are

Learning Intentionally (Deuteronomy 6:6-7)

• We desire to understand God’s word so we can grow fully mature in Christ.

This is bedrock and is the only exclusively in-house aspect of this vision.

Leading Courageously (Romans 1:16)

• We have a passion to share the gospel, in all of its facets, to all who will listen.

Living Sincerely

(James 1:22)

• We strive to live without hypocrisy.

Loving Sacrificially (Philippians 2:3-4 & Romans 12:9-10)

• We will always be working towards the benefit of others.

VISION—L4

Learning Intentionally (Deuteronomy 6:6-7) Leading Courageously (Romans 1:6) Living Sincerely (James 1:22) Loving Sacrificially (Philippians 2:3-4)

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Bulletin Covers and Fighter Verses for 2017 are placed throughout the Annual Report.

About Central

Word from the Pastor 3

Vision-L4 4

Central’s Leadership 7

LIVING OUT L4—Ministries & Committees

Learning Intentionally

Abundant Life 8

Christian Education (Adult Sunday School Children & Youth Sunday School)

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URBACAD 9

Leading Courageously

Missions 10

Altar Workers 11

Living Sincerely

Health Ministry 12

Basketball Ministry (Youth) 12

Liturgical Dance Ministry 13

Men's Ministry 14

Music Ministry 14

Nursery 15

Senior's Ministry 16

Women’s Ministry 16

Ushers & Greeters 17

Loving Sacrificially

Prayer 18

Stewardship and Financial Reports

Approved 2017 Budget 23

2017 Year-End Summary (Budget vs. Actual) 24

Proposed 2018 CBC Budget 27

Proposed 2018 Missions Budget 29

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Our Church Family

Church Clerk’s Report 30

CBC Active Members 31

Haitian Congregation Membership 32

In Memoriam 33

In Memoriam Special Tribute Rev. Henry Harrison

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Join Us 35

Affiliations 35

175th Anniversary 20

2017 Event Calendar Highlights 21

Staff Information Staff Information

Organizational Chart & Staff Information 22

January SAMSON, A LIFE WELL WASTED

FIGHTER VERSE

Isaiah 26:3

You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You.

Ongoing Ministries & Committees

Marriage Ministry

Buildings & Grounds

Personnel Committee

Ministries Being Reorganized Samaritan’s Heart

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Central’s

Leadership

Pastors Elders

Deacons

February SAMSON, A LIFE WELL WASTED

FIGHTER VERSE

Isaiah 18-19

“Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool. If you are will-ing and obedient, you will eat the good things of the land.”

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Board of Elders

Board of Deacons & Trustees

Rev. Mark Marchak, Rev. Joseph Wesber Marcelin, Christopher Phillips, Vincent Clark (Treasurer), Deryck

Tonge (Trustee).

Otis Coleman (Trustee), Patricia Holmes, Karen Perry, Natasha Robinson (Trustee), Ron Pusey

(Trustee), Shannon Reynolds

Pastoral Leadership

Rev. Robert Casteline, Assistant Pastor

Willana Mack — Director of Worship and Arts

Rev. John Fils-Aime, Senior Pastor

Photos by Lee White

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Abundant Life Oversight

Pastor Robert Casteline

Coordinator Sharrata Hunt

Abundant Life Leaders 2017 Melvina Ellis, Sharrata Hunt,

Patricia Holmes

Meeting Days and Times—Weekdays as arranged

A bundant Life Classes are an important part of Christian education at CBC. The 9 week course is a prerequisite for membership, and

seeks to ensure that ever member of Central understands the gospel and has put their faith in Jesus with a desire to serve the Lord.

Christian Education Oversight:

Pastor Robert Casteline

Adult Sunday School (9:45-10:45AM)

The 2017 Adult Sunday school year was consumed with our in-depth study of the Gospel of Luke. Teachers and

attendees gained a new appreciation for Luke’s serious concern for the poor and the marginalized. The final few Sundays of the year were filled with some individually chosen topics.

Adult Teaching Staff Robert Casteline Mark Marchak Chris Phillips Vincent Clark

Children & Youth Sunday School (11:15am —12:30pm)

Directors: M. Esther Romero (January to June) Robert Casteline (September to December) Classes AGES 6-11 & AGES 12-18 JANUARY to JULY 2017 Sunday School for the Children and Youth (CSS) met on the 2

nd and 3

rd Sundays of the month during the

Worship Service in the Parlor and Upper Gymnasium from 11:15 am to 12:15 pm. The students learned WHO GOD IS and WHO THEY ARE IN CHRIST through challenging and creative Biblical teaching with Randy Frazee’s "Believe" curriculum where the students take a journey through 10 key beliefs, practices and virtues of Christian faith, which will guide them on how to think, act and be more like Jesus. We had two classes: one for those 6 to 11 years old & another for those who were 12 to 18 years old. During this year, GOD blessed us with two dynamic teams of teachers who taught the Bible through the creative/visual arts, practical study, and action/service. In addition, the special events we hosted have resulted in increased parent/guardian participation. We were blessed with an intern, Ms. Pamela Mitchell, from Wake Forest Seminary in North Carolina; she reached out into the CBC community to recruit students and taught the Arts & Craft classes during Vacation Bible School which was held in the evenings this past July. A good group of volunteers from CBC helped with meals, classes, and great fun at VBS this year! Thank YOU and we look forward to what GOD will do in 2018!! SS greatly appreciates the Missions Committee for their support in sending SS students to summer camp at Camp Pinnacle!!! The appealing aspects of this ministry are:

• Fun & interactive classes/format and time for fellowship,

• Convenient meeting time while parents are in the church service,

• An opportunity for students to apply for Summer Camp scholarships sponsored by the Missions Committee, and

These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Spring 2017-Completed Leader: Melvina Ellis

Cometia Banfield & Gueline Eloi

Summer 2017 Completed Leader: Sharrata Hunt Julissa Borbon-Marcelin

Fall 2017-Started Leader: Patricia Holmes

Jill Fortune, Shelly Fortune, Jennifer Fortune, Belinda Rosborough and Kaitlin Selch

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• Opportunities for students to invite friends so that they, too, can learn about our SAVIOR.

After the conclusion of the 2016-17 school year, M. Esther Romero stepped down as the Director of Children’s Sunday School. She remained on the teaching staff. Pastor Robert Casteline took over as the Director. In preparation for the 2017-18 school year, Robert began to personally reach out to individual members of the congregation to work as assistants, an opportunity to see if Children’s Sunday school was a ministry fit for them. With the number of teachers that came on, two options were before the department: have three Sundays of teaching with two larger classes or have two Sundays of teaching with three classes. Because of our younger group being such a large class, it was determined that instead of having two classes, Sunday school would expand to three classes on two Sundays. Classes were now broken down into grades 1-2, 3-5 and 6+. CSS changed the teaching material to those provided by Urban Ministries, Inc. This company is in-line without doctrinal beliefs, but the material is crafted by African-Americans living in an urban area. The books and lessons are more inclusive in their representation of people of color and have lessons which consider urban ministry first, rather that suburban ministry. UMI’s focus on community engagement is also beneficial.

Vacation Bible School (VBS) 2018 The 2017 Vacation Bible School (VBS) was Glow For Jesus: Let Your Light Shine. It was produced by

Urban Ministries, Inc. VBS ran from Monday, July 17

UrbAcad Elder Mark Marchak, Teacher

M. Esther Romero, Administrator URBACAD is a contraction for URBan ACADemy, a training program for leadership development in local urban churches. URBACAD programs operate within local urban churches, or as a joint effort of city churches to provide opportunities for committed disciples of Jesus Christ to be equipped to lead others into vital discipleship as well. The Life of Christ, Based on Matthew's Gospel, is a six-part series of studies which engage the head, the heart, and the "hands" of the disciple. The workbooks use a simple programmed-instruction approach, with continual review and reinforcement of knowledge and structure. These workbooks serve as a virtual "teacher," presenting essential truths about the Bible, theology, Bible background, and practical use of Bible truths in daily living and church leadership.

UrbAcad Graduates 2017 Al Elias, Debra James, Paul Levell, Oreatha Miles

Rebecca Navarro

to Friday, July 21. We served dinner from 5-6 PM and ran our program from 6-8:30 PM. Over 34 students watched a five-part story about giving generously to those around you, made crafts, played games and were taught by a wonderful fellowship of teachers and support staff.

VBS Teachers & Support Staff

Cometia Banfield Sharrata Hunt

Kimberly Casteline Cliff Jean-Michel

Robert Casteline Winette Marcus

Darnell Davis Rhonda Marshall

Tyerra Dickerson Pamela Mitchell

Melvina Ellis Esther Romero

Ginger Gomez Caitlyn Selch

Patricia Holmes Colliertine Walker

2017 Jan-June Teaching & Assistance Staff

Chaz Briggs Rachel Jean-Michel

Chuck Burks Meredith Miles

Ava Coffee-Burks Dorothy Lambiris

Kimberly Casteline Rhonda Marshall-Leneau

Darnell Davis Chris Phillips

Tyerra Dickerson-Porter Patresse Phillips

Amynah Diop Dominique Porter

Cliff Jean-Michel Shannon Reynolds

M. Esther Romero

2017 Sept-Dec Teaching & Assistance Staff

Elizabeth Almanzar-Wright Rhonda Marshall-Leneau

Julissa Borbon-Marcelin Meredith Miles

Tyerra Dickerson-Porter Michelle Newkirk

Al Elias Chris Phillips

Rachel Jean-Michel Shannon Reynolds

Dorothy Lambiris M. Esther Romero

Geraldine Seville

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MISSIONS Oversight The Elders

Chairperson- Paul D. Levell

Vice Chairperson- Theadora Brown Secretary- Jean Thelusme

Treasurer- Cliff Jean-Michel

A s the Scripture says “ Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame.” For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile —

the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on Him, for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” Romans 10:11-15. Two members of the congregation joined the Committee, Cliff Jean-Michel and Jean Thelusme. The Missions Committee agreed to sponsor a new missionary. His name is Herod Guillomettre, Missions Door, Haiti. Pastor Guillomettre hosted the CBC team that went to Haiti in 2016. The team was so impressed with the work he was doing, that the Committee agreed to offer him some support. On April 22, 2017, four people attended the Scripture Union event. The Missions Committee proudly provided Chazz Briggs with financial support for his second year at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Also, Mark Marchak was given some support to cover the loss of contributors to his missionary project. On July 5, 2017, Matt Paschall and his family, came to CBC to give the congregation an update on their missionary life in Budapest, Hungary. That was followed by an informative Q&A session. It turned out to a wonderful evening of fellowship. The CBC Missions Committee sponsored a Short Term Missions trip to Rochester, NY, during the period of August 19 - 24, 2017. Our missionaries in Rochester,

Sharing the gospel, in all of its facets, to all who will listen.

And you also are among those Gentiles who are called to belong to Jesus Christ. Romans 1:6

Marvin and Denise Robinson, assisted us in making it an enlightening experience. It provided a good example of the work being done by our urban missionaries. On December 20, 2017, some members of the Committee assisted one of our urban missionaries, Dale Belli, in distributing Christmas gifts to People With Aids(PWA) at the Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center. Other Christmas activities included partnering with the Global Bag Ladies in Kenya and Gospel for Asia Gift Catalogs. End of the year financial support was given to a few of our missionaries: Luis Matute, Panama - children’s ministry; Dale Belli, New York City - PWA project; Marvin Robinson, Rochester - car repair; Raymond Ramos, Brooklyn, RHOW - Hurricane in Puerto Rico. George and Linda Renner retired in 2017. They were our missionaries in Kenya. We want to thank them for their outstanding efforts in the missionary field. Paul D. Levell “For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the Gospel, and not with words of eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” 1 Corinthians 1:17-18.

Missions Committee Members

Chaz Briggs Evelyn Grant

Lorraine Davis Peggy Joseph

M. Esther Romero Oreatha Miles

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SYMPTOMS

FIGHTER VERSE

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brothers

and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

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OUR MISSIONARIES

Ten cents of every dollar goes to Missions and the missionaries we support.

The following Missionaries serve through Mission’s Door

Edwin and Liz Colon Brooklyn, New York

Felix Abreu Dominican Republic

Francklin & Nerlie Alexis Haiti

Duane & Miriam Mansveld Street Ministry, Montreal

Mark & Karen Marchak Eastern United States

Luis & Azucena Matute Church Planting, Panama

Vincent & Maryam Morgan Jewish New York

Raymond & Valerie Ramos Brooklyn, New York

Marvin & Denise Robinson Rochester, New York

Herode & Eline Guillomettre Haiti

MISSIONARY FAMILY (Affiliates)

BETHEL SEMINARY OF THE EAST 1605 North Limekiln Pike Dresher, PA 19025-1007

CAMP PINNACLE 621 Pinnacle Road Voorheesville, NY 12186

CBA OF AMERICA 3686 Stagecoach Road Unit F Longemont, CO 80504-5660

CB NORTHEAST P.O. Box 441 Nassau, NY 12123-0441

DENVER SEMINARY P.O. Box 100,000 Denver, CO 80250-0100

MISSIONS DOOR 2530 Washington Street Denver, CO 80205-3142

NAIROBI EVANGELICAL GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY (NEGST) P.O. Box 24686 Nairobi, Kenya 00502

ADVANCING NATIVE MISSIONS P.O. Box 5303 Charlottesville, VA 22905

WORLDVENTURE (CB INTERNATIONAL) 1501 West Mineral Avenue Littleton, CO 80129-5612

COMINAD (Cooperative Missions Network of the

African Dispersion ) 608 Warwick Drive McDonough, GA 30253

RADIO BIBLE CLASS Grand Rapids, MI 49501-2222

A fter this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of Him to every town and place where He was about to go. He told them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest field." Luke 10 :1-2

The following Missionaries’ Boards are noted next to the mission field.

Barry & Peggy Owen Taiwan—Board: WorldVenture

George & Linda Renner Kenya—Board: WorldVenture

Matt & Nicole Paschall Budapest, Hungary—Board: United World Mission

Dale Belli New York City—Board: Urban LifeSource Connection

A. Javed Ministry to Muslims—Board: Advancing Native Missions

Dave & Sue Hedberg Orlando, Florida—Board: International Friendship Ministries

Brian Johnson Serving in Europe, Africa and the Caribbean Board: Carver Foreign Missions

Altar Workers Ministry

Oversight Deacons

Coordinator Stephanie Cunningham

Mission Statement: To be spiritually in a position where we can be sensitive to the needs of an individual that comes forward during an Altar Call and follow up with the appropriate action so that ultimately, the individual will be in the position to bear much good fruit for the Kingdom of God. Immediate Mission: To bridge the gap (or “hold the hand” of an individual) between the time the individual comes forward during an Altar Call, to the time the individual begins the Abundant Life Course, thus preventing the individual from “falling through the cracks. GOALS FOR 2018 Continue Partnering with Samaritan’s Heart Ministry

• Talk and pray with Samaritan’s Heart’s contact

• Foster a relationship with those contacts, as necessary, and encourage their growth of the faith and relationship with the Lord.

The result of this partnership would mean:

• More direct communication from our church with our brothers and sisters in Christ that are going

• through a challenging period in their lives

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Health Ministry Oversight

Pastor Robert Casteline

Chairperson Coral Aubert

Members: Kimberly Casteline, Sarah Clark, Stacey Holman, Christine Lewis, Sonya Tonge, Rosilyn Wright The Health Ministry, with God’s help, provides the information and recommendations needed to maintain overall good health and includes heightening the awareness of Central Baptist Church’s congregation and its surrounding community regarding “God’s Temple: Our Body.” 1 Cor 6:19-20. The Health Ministry’s Programs, focus on trusting in Christ to strengthen us spiritually, physically, and mentally as we respect and honor His Temple: Our Bodies, and Love the Lord with our total personality; that is with our heart, our will and our mind. Meeting times: The Health Ministry has no meeting set schedule. Meetings are called and arranged as needed. ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF 2017 Culinary/Social—Continues to have an impact on Sip and Chat after church fellowship hour with healthy food choices. GOALS FOR 2018 Continue the Hypertension Monitoring Program.

The practitioners/monitoring unit will remain available for those interested in keeping tabs on their blood pressure numbers. This program came through the Bronx Health Reach Organization and we are eager to provide this free service in 2018. The Culinary/Social Ministry will be hosting a Culinary All Ministries Fair in 2018. This Fair will take place after a service in the 2

nd Quarter.

The Health Ministry is introducing a new support program in January 2018. This support group will meet once a week. It will address the needs of people facing the daily challenges of any or all addictions. The emphasis of this program is to support, encourage and bond members. This program will be comprehensive, compassionate, and dedicated to those truly seeking to change their lifestyles and addictions. We are looking forward to providing this service to our congregation and community. We are planning a comprehensive workshop on Diabetes Management: Know Your Risks on Saturday, September 29, 2018. All aspects on the various parts of the body and different organs that can be impacted by Diabetes will be addressed. We look forward to providing this information to our congregation and community. We have found that those who join The Health Ministry benefit from:

• The challenges, discipline and commitment that are required.

• People seriously considering a mindset change regarding God’s Word (His Temple/Our Bodies); their health and wellness.

• Adopting a healthier lifestyle requires discipline, moderation and self control.

• Setting goals and staying focused, which are the keys to improve health.

Coral Aubert

Basketball Ministry Oversight

Pastor John Fils-Aime

Coordinator Charles Callaway

Head Coach Charles Callaway Operation Director : Alicia Broaddus Coach Carolyn Clark-Gonzalez High school girls Coach Matt Barr Middles school girls Coach Wesley Saavedra Hall 12 under Coach Carlos Maldonado high school and 10 under

C entral Baptist Church Basketball program is designed for children ages 7 and up. We teach the children Christian Principles

through Basketball. Our goal is to help children

• Showing them the love of Christ.

• Being there for them in every way that we can, which is

in line with our L4 Principles.

T herefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and

effective. James 5:16

Do not listen to the word, and so deceive ourselves. Do what it says! James 1:22

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and allowed the teams to play until school started. We were able to keep our kids together and have better continuity and consistency and build leaders. Each week we pray during practice and have sometime for a devotional. Aspiration Plans and Goals for 2018

• Maintain our young people and continue to build leaders for the future.

• Have the young people participate in more church activities.

• Plan a college tour in the upstate region for our juniors and seniors.

• Continue to partner with community Base Organization.

• Have a “career day”

• Raise $1,500

Charles Callaway “When we touch a child we touch a whole family. Thank God for these men (and women) who sacrifice their time to be with these boys (and girls). Keep them in your prayers.” Adapted from the words of Minister Cheryl Wilson

Liturgical Dance Ministry

Oversight

Pastor Robert Casteline

Chairpersons Coral Aubert and Rhonda Marshall Leneau

A s a Liturgical Dance ministry and worship team, our mission is to praise God through dance. We explore a variety of creative movements with the

hope to inspire and impact the hearts of others, as we glorify our Father in Heaven. “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20 In Keeping with the Great Commission, the Liturgical Dance Ministry intends to use the words of scripture, prayer, gospel, classical and other contemporary spirit filled music to teach our dance members. The use of these resources and sources as impetus to drive us to reach out to all Christians and non-Christians through dance. This message is even understood by the youth. Praise the Lord!

achieve their dreams through learning the importance of teamwork, hard work, diligence, commitment, reliability. We also boost their confidence, meet new people and make new friends. We invite you to come out and join us. In the past year,

• We have maintained 70 young people in the program including the two girl basketball teams.

• We played in 18 different tournaments in Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn and New Jersey.

• Standing 2017 and the different Christian principles we are teaching to each team

High School Boys team had a fair year. They did not place in any tournaments. The important thing was they did not quit. They showed up to each game and were always ready to compete even when the odds were not in their favor. This showed me character that they will need in becoming good individuals. These are the lessons and principles that we are teaching in our program. When things are not going your way, you still have to show up to get better. Quitters never win and winners never quit! Showing up is 90 % of life, the only way you can change your outcome is to participate. Middle School Boys team worked hard and did very well in Gladiator tournament and Each One Teach One tournament where they placed third in both. We always had a full team so they showed us their commitment and dedication by showing up for practice on time each week. They have made great steps in their attitude toward each other. By the end of the summer they were holding each other accountable. They were encouraging each other in a positive way. This was a principle that we were teaching them. By the end of the summer they came in first place in West 4th street and the BIG Brown Memorial tournament and they faced many of the same teams that they lost to in the beginning of the summer. 12under Boys Team is where we start. We reach out to the community letting them know that we have this opportunity for their children under 12. We also explain to the parents that we have openings for their older brothers and sisters. We have an orientation with the parents or I conduct a one on one with them explaining our expectations of the program. This has worked well for us in the last year. We have been able to have better communications with the parents, and the children have been responding better knowing that we can contact their parents if there any issues. When a child regularly misbehaves, I am able to help the parents see the problem. I let them know the issue that I am having with their child so they are able to help us address the concerns. We explain to them that we need their help combating this behavior. I make it a point to let them know that their child is welcome and they need this outlet and ask them to allow their boy or girl to continue to play on the team. We were able to get donations of $1,000 that came from the parents of the children. These funds went to more tournaments that were not a part of our budget

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The Prerequisites for joining the Liturgical Dance Ministry: Become a member of Central Baptist Church, Complete Abundant Life Course Participate in a Discipleship Group Accomplishments in 2017 The Dance Ministry introduced a 12 week Praise Dance Project and a 12 week Master Class Starting January 2017. These classes were great opportunity for learning to praise the Lord through movement. Psalm 149 says” Let them praise His name with dancing and make music to Him with tambourine and harp…”; and 2 Samuel

says,” David ….danced before the Lord with all His might.” The Praise Dance session start the last week in January 2017. The Ministry is looking forward to this new venture. Goals for 2018 We are still very open to participating with other CBC ministries in order to honor and celebrate God’s majesty. We dance to music, song and the spoken word. And we often collaborate with various ministries throughout the church, such as the choir, the band, the women’s ministry, and other teams in the church. We welcome all creative ideas and enjoy composing dances, as we work together.

Men's Ministry

Oversight Pastor John Fils-Aime

Coordinator Otis Coleman

T he purpose of the Men's Ministry is to

invite, equip, train, befriend and inspire gifted men to giving generously to the work of Jesus Christ in private and public life. Our Goals are:

• Increased integrity

• Humility

• Leadership

• Involvement in church life

The Men's Ministry of Central Baptist Church is REAL/PROGRESSIVE/CHALLENGING "...one man gives freely, yet gains even more; another

withholds unduly, but comes to poverty." Proverbs 11:24 (NIV) The Men's Ministry meets as one large group once a month, and bi-monthly in individual groups. Pastor Fils-Aime led the discussions. Among which were Emotionally Healthy Spirituality a video series by Peter Scazzero and Watch Your Mouth, Understanding the Power of the Tongue” a video teaching by Dr. Tony Evans. Deacon Coleman, as always, prepared a fantastic meals. 2017 Events: Men's Weekend Retreat at Camp Pinnacle October 27-29, 2017 Guest Speaker: Rev. Adron Robinson, Senior Pastor of the Hillcrest Baptist Church, Country Club Hills, Illinois

Music Ministry

Central Baptist Church Adult Choir, Praise Team

& Youth Choir

Oversight: Pastor John Fils-Aime

Willana Mack: Director of Music

Wayne Hudson-Jones: Band Director Nikisha Williams: Youth Choir

Music Advisory Committee:

Wayne Hudson-Jones: Band Director Nicole Vega: Worship Leader

Patricia Holmes: Worship Leader

Rehearsal Times: Choir: Saturday 12:00 PM

Praise Team: Saturday 1:30 PM Youth Choir: TBD

Sound Check: Sunday at 10:00 AM

T he music ministry of Central Baptist Church exists to worship God in spirit and truth; demonstrating our love for God and one

another; using our God-given gifts to usher in the Holy Spirit with love and excellence. With God’s grace and faithfulness, we continue to obediently answer the call to minister through music. Any Central member who is called to this ministry and desires to express the word of God through music is

Then young women will dance and be glad, young men and old as well.

I will turn their mourning into gladness; I will give them comfort and joy instead of

sorrow. Jeremiah 31:13

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welcome to join. Highlights of 2017

• Central Baptist church choir concert June 2017

• Central Baptist church anniversary concert December 2017

• Partnership with Nyack College School of Music

• Further Updating the sound system

• Purchasing of Church’s own musical equipment including Hammond C3 organ and Yamaha Montage Keyboard

2018 Goals for Music and Arts Ministry

Outreach to the community to draw more people to CBC ministry

• Continue rebuilding and restructuring music ministry

• Adding musicians and singers to CBC music ministry

• Continue to engage congregation in worship experience

• Fellowship with CBC music ministry team members

• Encourage spiritual growth in praise team members and all music ministry members

• Further utilize dance ministry in services

• Grow youth choir and implement teaching of instruments to youth.

Central Baptist Church Praise Band 2017 August — December

Johnathan Cox (Keyboard) Isaiah Matthews (Drums)

Wayne Hudson Jones (Bass)

Central Baptist Church Praise

Band 2017 January — August

Gregory Royals (Keyboard)

Leroy Chisholm (Drums) Greg Novick (Bass)

Nursery Ministry

Oversight Pastor Robert Casteline

Chairperson

Rosilyn Wright

T he Nursery provides a learning and caring environment for preschool children 5 years

and younger during morning church service. It also allows parents the opportunity to be worry-free and focus on their worship. This ministry is for anyone who enjoys working with young children and babies. 2 Peter 3:18 "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." Goals:

• God's will to be done to provide enough volunteers in place to cover the ratio of children anticipated

• Liaison with our Youth Ministry for older teens to be trained as volunteers

• Expand our services for other events or activities at Central Baptist Church

• Be a resource for parental advice or information and provide infant necessities.

Nursery Schedule: Every Sunday morning during morning service (11:00 a.m.) after Praise and Worship, except holidays and special celebrations. Proverbs 22:6 "Train up a child in the way he should go and even when he is old he will not turn from it."

Nursery Teacher Volunteers: Felicia Eaddy, Georgia Ana Coates, St. Helen Jean Michel, Kristy Fils-Aime, Michelle Phillips, Diane Singleton, Sonya Tonge. Teen Assistant Volunteer: Zaria Parker

Senior’s Ministry

Oversight: Pastor John Fils-Aime

Chairperson:

Deacon Otis Coleman Deacon Coral Aubert Elder Vincent Clark Deacon Otis Coleman Ms. Martha Clark Ms. Betty Johnson Ms. Gwendolyn Myles

Sopranos

Nichole Vega

Lisa Essor

Cristal Tejeda

Georgia Ana Coates

Amber Mensah

Azalee Evans

Altos

Patricia Holmes

Lorraine Davis

Sarah Clark

Lauren Navarro

Kalia Baptiste

Meredith Miles

Sharae' Moultrie

Tenors

Carlos Tejeda

Vernon Simon

Ron Pusey

Benjamin Bonnett

Darnell Davis

Adult Choir and Praise Team Members 2018

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M ission: The Senior's Ministry mission is to develop programs of special interest to seniors that will encourage, enlighten,

educate and entertain seniors here at Central Baptist Church and the surrounding community.

The Senior's Ministry held the first luncheon meeting in September, 2004. We have experienced continuous growth of membership and fellowship in a Christian environment. Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, my God, ill I declare your power to the next generation, your mighty acts to all who are to come. (Psalm71:18)

Ministry Goals:

• To develop programs of special interest to seniors • To encourage the participation and support of the

Central Baptist Church membership and regular attendees.

• To partner with Community Senior centers to provide an exchange of opportunities and resources.

Senior Programs:

• Monthly Luncheon Meeting - Guest Speakers/Artists • Mid- Week/Mid-Day Bible Study • Book Club • Adult Computer Class • Theater/Dinner Tours 2017 EVENTS: • "Jonah"- Sight & Sound Theater, Lancaster, Pa • "Thanksgiving "Pot Luck" Luncheon • "Secret Santa" Christmas Luncheon • Guest Artist and Lecturers

Meeting Schedule:

Senior's Meetings are scheduled for the third Saturday of each month. All Seniors are welcome.

Testimony: Our Heavenly Father continues to bless the Senior's Ministry with continued growth and fellowship at Central Baptist Church which has been extended to the community. The Senior's ministry has become a family, demonstrating our love for each other as God has expressed His love for us individually.

Women’s Ministry

Oversight: Pastor John Fils-Aime

Women’s Ministry has two major components: Discipleship & Fellowship.

The Women’s Ministry Leaders meet the second Sunday of each month at 1pm.

I.

Discipleship Interim Chairperson: Kimberly Casteline

O ur Purpose: To encourage spiritual growth and deepen our relationship with God through the study of God’s Word.

Our Guiding Scripture: “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.”

2 Timothy 2:15 The Women’s Discipleship Ministry ties into the church vision by, consistently studying the word of God, sharing what we have learned and showing everyone the love of Jesus. Through this ministry we encourage the women of Central to grow in their walk with the Lord through direct study of the scripture in small groups and special events throughout the year. Women’s Discipleship Groups offer: A focused study in the Word of God The importance of knowing God, what it means to develop a strong Godly relationship with other women, learning how to live out your faith in every area of your life, and understanding the power of Prayer. In 2017 we had five groups of women (with 5-10 members per group) meeting at various times during the week. The ministry engaged with approximately forty women through the Jesus Calling series, Receiving Christ’s Hope by Sarah Young. 2017 Events: The Women’s Discipleship groups completed the Jesus Calling Bible Study Series on Living a Life of Worship. In June we hosted our kickdown luncheon with a Caribbean theme in the upper gym. The theme was based on bible study. Sonya Tonge, praise dancers, Kimberly Casteline, Sharrata Hunt, Erica Winn did dramatic readings.

We had several culinary activities throughout the year open to the congregation in 2017. We accepted donations and collected funds to supplement scholarships for the Women’s Retreat.

In September, we hosted our Getaway Retreat in Stamford, CT at Marriot Spa and Resort. The theme was Anchored in Hope. The weekend activities included morning prayer, praise and worship, painting, collage, drama, and dynamic interactive presentations from our guest speaker Jill May.

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In October we started our new season of small group study using The Armor of God by Priscilla Shirer.

Ministry Goals for 2018 are:

• Encouraging women in their faith through our bible studies. This year study topic is The Armor of God by Priscilla Shirer.

• Continuing to show each other and the community the Love of Jesus

• Planning our 2018 Kickdown Event

• Planning several social events for the women as an opportunity to fellowship together and invite non-members to Central

• Planning a 2019 Women’s Retreat

II. Women’s Fellowship (Third Monday) Fellowship Leaders: Christine Lewis and Diane Singleton

Our Purpose: To build community by integrating spiritual and social aspects of life. Our aim is to cultivate spiritually mature women through rightly dividing God’s truth and applying it to our shared life, resources, and responsibilities. Our shared responsibilities include, but are not limited to: forgiving one another, bearing one another’s burdens, loving one another, teaching one another, exhorting one another, confessing our sins to one another, edifying one another, and praying for one another. The leaders Christine Lewis and Diane Singleton, after serving the Third Monday Fellowship for several years stepped down at the end of 2017 to make room for new leaders to emerge. Kristy Fils-Aime has taken the reins as the Women’s Fellowship Leader in 2018. Our Guiding Scripture: “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” Acts 2:42 Testimonies/Events

• Pastor and Kristy Fils-Aime facilitated the Third Monday Series on The Emotionally Healthy Woman: Eight Things You Have to Quit to Change Your Life by Geri Scazzero.

• Women of Central attended Calvary Baptist Church Women’s conference featuring Babbie Mason.

• Women of Central attended Hephzibah House Spring and Christmas tea fellowship.

• Hosted a Secret Santa Fellowship

Goals for 2018

• Continue Women’s Fellowship on a regular basis and serve as a pipeline for women engaging in discipleship and other Christian education offerings.

• In an effort to increase participation, assess barriers to attendance and improve accessibility to women fellowship activities.

• Engage in community outreach activities and service projects.

• Fellowship with other Christian based organizations.

• Build and equip women to serve and to lead.

Ushers & Greeters

Oversight Deacon Otis Coleman

Chairperson

Gracie Dickerson

T he Ushers and Greeters Meet quarterly after morning service—March, June, September and December.

Purpose of the Ushers and Greeters Ministry is: To be the first light people see as they enter our doors. To allow God's light to shine through us onto others. To be a true

representation of the friendliness of Central Baptist Church. Our goals for 2017 and beyond are: To gain a more balanced level of participation from our existing members. Praying for others called by God to join our ministry, Continue to increase our ministry A Testimony to God’s Faithfulness is that our membership has increased; and as old members continue in their faith and dedication to Central, new church members, have joined the Ushers & Greeters. Those who serve on the Ushers and Greeters Committee Experience friendliness Have a willingness to help each other as well as others Have the opportunity to meet new people as they enter our doors Use the ability to listen and are seen as a resource for others during the service. Members: George Berrios, Cliff Jean Michel, Sarah Clark, Raymond Miller , Evelyn Colon, Mamie Murray, Franklin Cummings, Gwendolyn Myles, Toni Ensley, Shannon Reynolds, Christine Lewis, Claudette Woods-Green, and Daniel Wright

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PRAYER MINISTRY

Altar Workers Ministry, Intercessory Prayer Ministry and Evening Prayer

ALTAR WORKERS Oversight: Deacons

Coordinator—Stephanie Cunningham

M ission: To bridge the gap (or “hold the hand” of an

individual) between the time the individual comes forward during an Altar Call, to the time the individual begins the Abundant Life Course, thus

preventing the individual from “falling through the cracks.” GOALS FOR 2018

To be spiritually in a position where we can be sensitive to the needs of an individual that comes forward during an Altar Call and follow up with the appropriate action so that ultimately, the individual will be in the position to bear much good fruit for the Kingdom of God. Continue Partnering with Samaritan’s Heart Ministry

• Talk and pray with Samaritan’s Heart’s contact

• Foster a relationship with those contacts, as necessary, and encourage their growth in the faith and relationship with the Lord. The result of this partnership would mean:

More direct communication from our church with our brothers and sisters in Christ that are going through

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. Philippians 2:3-4

a challenging period in their lives;

Showing them the love of Christ.

Being there for them in every way that we can, which is in line with our L4 Principles.

Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. James 5:16

Intercessory Prayer Ministry

Mission Statement: To pray everyday for the needs and concerns of our church, our community and the world. We believe that prayer is not only the answer but that through prayer we see the

answers. Immediate Mission: To pray daily, consistently and collectively for all received prayer request from our Central Baptist Church members and friends as well as current events. We have seen miracles as God has answered prayer mightily.

Evening Prayer Coordinator—Sharrata Hunt Mission Statement: To provide a consistent time that

our church can come together to pray as a community to praise, pray and worship God. Meeting Time: The last Friday* of each month starting at 6:00PM and ideally going until

800PM. The motto is, “Come when you can, leave when you must, but come and pray!” *The meeting time varies around the holidays and will occur either the Friday before the holiday or the Friday after the holiday. There have been times when there has only been me and one other person or even me alone. And it never fails, that as I prepare to leave at 7:00PM because I am alone, someone comes in. Evening Prayer has never ended earlier than 8:15PM. Since attendance was low in 2016, I considered stepping away and letting the ministry stop. Our summer intern Pamela Mitchell encouraged me to continue with the ministry reminding me the importance of prayer. In an effort to create a richer experience, we have been using “Scripture Talks with God” published by Thomas Nelson Publishers as an outline for the time of prayer.

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April RESURRECTION

FIGHTER VERSE

2 Corinthians 5:15

And He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for Him who died for them and was raised again.

May WORSHIP

THE FIGHTER VERSE

Psalm 95:6-7

C ome, let us bow down in worship,

let us kneel before the LORD our Maker; for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care.

June PARABLES:

STORIES WITH INTENT

THE FIGHTER

VERSE Mark 4:20

Others, like seed sown on good soil, hear the word, accept it, and produce a crop—some

thirty, some sixty, some a hundred times what was sown.”

Our tendency when praying is ask for God’s blessings or intervention on and in our lives and the lives of our family, friends and the broader world; and we rarely spend much time solely praising God because of who He is and we don’t spend much time confessing.

James 5:16 reads, “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” Scripture Talks covers each facet of prayer with corresponding scriptures of Praise, Confession, Affirmation, Renewal, Thanksgiving and a Closing Prayer. The prayer sheet was redesigned and now contains the full scripture reading, space for writing prayer requests as well as a list of Central’s leadership, staff, ministries, missionaries and members and friends who need our prayers. Since the Holy Spirit is the One who prompts prayers as well as prays when we don’t know how to pray, the prayer sheet is meant to serve as a guide.

Prayer Ministry Members

Stephanie Cunningham Diane Singleton Peggy Joseph Deryck Tonge Sonya Tonge Sharrata Hunt

Ongoing Ministries & Committees

Buildings and Grounds Committee Personnel Committee

Oversight: Pastor John Fils-Aime

Marriage & Family Ministry Oversight: Pastor Robert Casteline

Ministries being Reorganized

Samaritan’s Heart

Samaritan’s Heart

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H ow often do you get an opportunity to sit back and reflect on God’s faithfulness? In what ways does this impact your faith? During the month of December, our church family had the opportunity to focus on God’s provisions as we celebrated Central’s 175th Anniversary. Each celebratory event was designed to encourage us to reflect on God’s

faithfulness towards his church during the past 175 years. As a member of Central’s 175th Anniversary Planning Committee, I thought I might highlight some of the areas where I observed his faithfulness, hoping it will encourage us to trust him as we continue, “Moving Forward”. Central’s 175th Anniversary theme, “Moving Forward” (Exodus 14:15), was selected because it described a period in which God led his people on a journey of faith that required complete dependence on his provision and guidance through an unfamiliar destination. When God gave Moses directives to “Move Forward”, the Israelites seemed to be facing an impossible situation. If they chose to move forward they would have to face the dangers of the Red Sea. But the other alternative—standing still or turning around would mean being captured by the Egyptian army. Throughout Central’s history, the church has faced challenges that required dependence on God’s provision to navigate our way through unfamiliar territory, including but not limited to: 1. Moving/Relocating from 4-6 different buildings to its current location on the Upper West Side; 2. Integrating the membership to reflect a more culturally diverse community.

As we reflect back on our history, we clearly see God’s faithfulness. These spiritual markers should enable us to trust him through future challenges we are sure to encounter, both individually and collectively as a church body. As a Committee, we experienced challenges related to implementing all the creative and innovative ideas within our time frame and budget constraints. The 175th Anniversary celebration included several days of events, each requiring coordination of various moving parts. On top of all that, some of our committee members were challenged with personal struggles. Our Committee was forced to rely on God’s provision and guidance to accomplish through us what he desired. Allow me a moment to highlight God’s faithfulness, as observed during this brief snapshot of time.

DATE: Wednesday, December 6 EVENT: Revival Service –Rev. Lawrence Akers provided tips on Moving Forward (Is. 41:10 – 13) Spiritual Markers Observed: Look forward to the full display of God’s Power, Providence, and Provision.

DATE: Wednesday, December 7; EVENT: Revival Service –Rev. Charles Galbreath shared how we should respond when we are locked behind the Wall (Joshua 6:1-5) Spiritual Markers Observed: Withstand when you have a word from God. Walk as a witness when all you have is the Word of God. Worship at the Wall because it inspires/encourages those around us and intimidates the enemy.

DATE: Wednesday, December 8; EVENT: Concert and Prayer Spiritual Markers Observed:

• Video Recap of God’s faithfulness in Central’s rich history.

• Food and beverage donations for Sip-n’-chat.

• Prayer station toolkit donated for church outreach events.

• Committee’s prayer answered to hold off forecasted snowstorm, so that a team could set up the Prayer Station outside for outreach to the UWS community during the concert.

• Guest artist/performers donated their time and talents to bless the CBC community.

• CBC’s adult/children’s choir, band, readers, and dance ministry, ushered us into a worshipful experience of praise through various artistic expressions.

DATE: Wednesday, December 9; EVENT: Semi-Formal Dinner Spiritual Markers Observed:

• Donations (in the form of monetary gifts or specific items that were needed for the dinner) received from neighborhood businesses, sponsors, as well as CBC friends and family supplementing our budget constraints.

• Countless individuals who served as ushers, servers, and volunteers contributing their time and talents to make the semi-formal dinner enjoyable for all in attendance.

• Live testimonials from CBC family on how they personally have seen God’s faithfulness demonstrated through CBC.

• A visual reminder (slideshow) of God’s forward movement through Central’s ministries and people today.

• Faithful service by our members, some whom have served 20-50+ years.

DATE: Wednesday, December 10; EVENT: Homecoming Service—Pastor Fils-Aime shared examples of God’s faithfulness towards the Israelites that remains true for us today (Exodus 14:10-18) See page 19. Spiritual Markers Observed:

• When God’s movement is most confusing, that is when his plan is most effective.

• God puts us in a position to see a glimpse of his goodness, grace, and power.

• God tells the people to move forward before he opens up a path; Order of sequence: People moved first, then God moved.

175th Anniversary Moving Forward

Exodus 14:15

Kristy Fils-Aime Reprinted from the January 2018 Newsletter

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2017 HIGHLIGHT EVENTS

DATE EVENT

JANUARY, FEBRUARY , MARCH 2017

February 5 Super Bowl Pary

February 12 Couples Fellowship Mixer

APRIL 2017

April 12-14 Holy Week Services

April 21 & 22 April 28 & 29

Prom Dress Giveaway

April 23 Advanced Cardiovascular Fair

April 27 Preparedness Training

MAY 2017

May 14 Mother’s Day Photo Shoot

May 20 Haiti Fundraiser—Fabulously Fashionable

JUNE, JULY, AUGUST 2017

July 17-21 Vacation Bible School (VBS)

July 22 Church Picnic—Randlall’s Island Wards Meadow Lawn

SEPTEMBER 2017

September 22-24

Women’s Retreat

OCTOBER, NOVEMBER 2017

CBC NEWSLETTER LAUNCHED!

October 26-29 Men’s Retreat

DECEMBER 2017

December 6-10 175th Anniversary

December 31 Watchnight Service

Vacation Bible School July 17—21

175th Anniversary December 6-10, 2017

Guiding Scripture — Exodus 14:15

175th Anniversary-Semi-Formal Dinner

Sermon Text for Homecoming Service Exodus 14:10-18 (NIV)

A s Pharaoh approached, the Israelites looked up, and there were the Egyptians, marching after them. They were terrified and cried out to the

Lord. They said to Moses, “Was it because there were no graves in Egypt that you brought us to the desert to die? What have you done to us by bringing us out of Egypt? Didn’t we say to you in Egypt, ‘Leave us alone; let us serve the Egyptians’? It would have been better for us to serve the Egyptians than to die in the desert!” Moses answered the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Then the Lord said to Moses, “Why are you crying out to me? Tell the Israelites to move on. Raise your staff and stretch out your hand over the sea to divide the water so that the Israelites can go through the sea on dry ground. 17 I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians so that they will go in after them. And I will gain glory through Pharaoh and all his army, through his chariots and his horsemen. 18 The Egyptians will know that I am the Lord when I gain glory through Pharaoh, his chariots and his horsemen.”

175th Anniversary-Prayer Station

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Organizational Chart and Church Staff

Senior Pastor Rev. John Fils-Aime

Assistant Pastor Rev. Robert Casteline

Director of Music & Arts Ms. Willana Mack Mr. Steve Wallace (until 3/20/17)

Youth Ministry Leader Vacant Haitian Congregation Pastor

Church Clerk Mrs. Diane Singleton Adm. Assistant to Senior Pastor Ms. Sharrata Hunt

Finance Secretary Mrs. Victoria Carrion

Chief Sexton Mr. Lenworth Bennett

Assistant Sexton Vacant Mr. James Harris (resigned 12/31/17)

Security/Maintenance Mr. Carl Kent Mrs. Rhonda Leaneu

Organizational Chart

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STEWARDSHIP AND FINANCIAL REPORTS “What Scripture Says About Generosity”

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN—Project H.E.A.T. (Help Eliminate Adverse Temperatures)

BUDGETS 2017 Budget

2017 Budget Year-End Report 2018 Proposed Budget

2018 Proposed Missions Budget

What Scripture Says About Generosity

2 Corinthians 9:6-14 (NIV)

R emember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all

times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. As it is written: “They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor; their righteousness endures forever.”

Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.

This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord’s people, but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, others will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else. And in their prayers for you, their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you. Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!

ONLINE GIVING GUIDELINES When giving to the work of the Kingdom, we should only give based on the funds which are immediately available. For this reason, please do NOT use credit cards for your tithes and offerings. Central Baptist Church requests that you only use debit cards or direct debit from your checking account (ACH). Thank you and God's blessings be with you.

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APPROVED 2017 BUDGET

(For the Year Ending December 31, 2017) Date:12/14/16

INCOME EXPENSES

Tithes & Offerings $624,000

Other Contributions

Deacon Fund $14,000

Haitian Church $6,000

Holiday Gifts $1,000

Missions Envelopes $10,000

Initial Envelopes $500

Total Other Contributions $31,500

Other Income

Special Contributions $7,000

Designated Funds $2,000

Reimbursements/Other $1,000

Total Other Income $10,000

Building Offerings $10,000

Space Usage

Dwight School $80,000

Spanish Church $10,200

Trinity School $10,000

Weddings and Funerals $1,000

Holdings/Other Space Usage $20,000

Total Space Usage $121,200

Missions $62,400

Missions Envelopes $10,000

Payroll $370,400

Payroll Taxes (Empl) & Processing Fees $17,000

General & Administrative

Communications $1,500

Computer Equipment/Software $3,000

Funerals, Flowers & Decorations $2,000

Office Supplies $9,000

Health Insurance $21,700

Pastoral Meetings/Conferences $7,500

Printing & Copying $7,000

Professional Services $10,000

Telephone $7,000

Workers' Comp/Disability Ins. $7,800

Other General/Admin Expenses $5,000

Total G&A $81,500

Other Designated Expenses

Deacon Fund Disbursements $13,500

Other Designated Funds $2,000

Total Designated Expenses $15,500

Building Expenses

Building Maintenance/Elevator $5,000

Building Repairs $30,000

Oil/Gas/Electric $25,000

Property/Liability Insurance $30,000

Supplies $2,000

Total Building Expenses $92,000

Ministry Income

CBC Subsidized

Amount

Christian Education $350 $5,650

Communion/Baptismal $0 $300

Couples Ministry $1,000 $500

Fellowships/Special Events $12,000 $13,000

Guest Speakers/ Pre.Workshop/Revival

$700 $9,300

Health Ministry $2,000 $0

Media Ministry/Resource Ctr $0 $1,000

Men's Ministry $4,000 $2,000

Music /Dance and Arts $3,000 $3,000

Prayer/Intercessors $100 $700

Samaritan's Heart $100 $700

Seniors' Ministry $16,000 $2,400

Singles Ministry $500 $500

Ushers & Greeters Ministry $0 $500

Women's Ministry $17,000 $2,000

Youth Ministry/Basketball/VBS

$5,000 $5,000

Total Ministry Income $61,750 $46,550

Net Income $858,450 $101,350

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July PSALMS:

THE SOUNDTRACK OF LIFE

FIGHTER VERSE Psalm 86:11-12

Teach me your way, LORD, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my heart; I

will glorify your name forever.

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Ministry Expenses

Christian Education $6,000

Communion/Baptismal $300

Couples Ministry $1,500

Fellowships/Special Events $25,000

Guest Speakers/Pre.Workshop/Revival $10,000

Health Ministry $2,000

Media Ministry/Resource Ctr $1,000

Men's Ministry $6,000

Music /Dance and Arts $6,000

Prayer/Intercessors $800

Samaritan's Heart $800

Seniors' Ministry $18,400

Singles Ministry $1,000

Ushers & Greeters Ministry $500

Women's Ministry $19,000

Youth Ministry/Basketball/VBS $10,000

Total Ministry Expenses $108,300

Total Expenses $757,100

August PROVERBS: WORDS OF WISDOM

FIGHTER VERSE

Proverbs 12:19-20

Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment. Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.

CBC 2017 Year End Report (January 1- December 31, 2017)

Budget vs. Actual Report Summary

Income Actual Budget Difference

Tithes & Offerings $ 427,224 $ 624,000 $ (196,776)

Contributions-Deacons, Haitians, Missions, Env.

$ 23,076 $ 31,500 $ (8,424)

Special/Designated - Corporate/ Individ/Reimburse.

$ 24,060 $ 10,000

$ 14,060

Building Offering $ 9,601 $ 10,000 $ (399)

Space Usage $ 247,555 $ 121,200 $ 126,355

Ministry Income $ 42,287 $ 61,750 $ (19,463)

Total Income $ 773,803 $ 858,450 $ (84,647)

Expenses

Payroll ( Includes Payroll Taxes and Pro-cessing Fees)

$ 392,431 $ 387,400 $ 5,031

General & Administrative $ 74,424 $ 81,500 $ (7,076)

Missions - Missionary Funding/Envelopes $ 65,088 $ 72,400 $ (7,312)

Building - Fuel, Repairs, Insurance $ 89,637 $ 92,000 $ (2,363)

Designated Expenses- Deacons, Other $ 16,218 $ 15,500 $ 718

Ministry Expenses $ 119,976 $ 108,300 $ 11,676

Total Expenses $ 757,774 $ 757,100 $ 674

Net Income/Deficit $ 16,029 $ 101,350 $ (85,321)

Date: February 19, 2018

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September WHEN GOD SAYS

“NO”

FIGHTER VERSE 2 Corinthians 1:20

For no matter how many promises God has

made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God.

October WHEN GOD SAYS “YES”

FIGHTER VERSE

Proverbs 30:5

Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.

CBC 2017 Year End Report (January 1 - December 31, 2017)

Ministry Budget vs. Actual Report— MINISTRY INCOME

Ministry Income Actual Budget Difference

Christian Education 800 350 450

Communion/Baptismal 0 0 0

Fellowships/Missions/Special Events 11,176

12,000 (824)

Guest Preachers/Revival 0 700 (700)

Health Ministry 0 2,000 (2,000)

Media Ministry 0 0 0

Men's Ministry 2,000 4,000 (2,000)

Music/Dance and Arts 729 3,000 (2,271)

Parents/Couples Ministry 0 1,000 (1,000)

Prayer/Intercessors 0 100 (100)

Samaritan's Heart 0 100 (100)

Seniors Ministry 15,980 16,000 (20)

Singles Ministry 0 500 (500)

Ushers & Greeters Ministry 0 0 0

Women's Ministry 9,987 17,000 (7,013)

Youth/Basketball Ministry 1,615 5,000 (3,385)

Total Ministry Income 42,287 61,750 (19,463)

Date: February 19, 2018

CBC 2017 Year End Report (January 1 - December 31, 2017)

Ministry Budget vs. Actual Report MINISTRY EXPENSES

Ministry Expenses Actual Budget Difference

Christian Education 3,580 6,000 (2,420)

Communion/Baptismal 73 300 (227)

Fellowships/Missions/Special Events

19,352 25,000 (5,648)

Guest Preachers/Revival 2,171 10,000 (7,829)

Health Ministry 99 2,000 (1,901)

Media Ministry 5,970 1,000 4,970

Men's Ministry 3,907 6,000 (2,093)

Music/Dance and Arts 51,218 6,000 45,218

Parents/Couples Ministry 0 1,500 (1,500)

Prayer/Intercessors 0 800 (800)

Samaritan's Heart 0 800 (800)

Seniors Ministry 15,714 18,400 (2,686)

Singles Ministry 365 1,000 (635)

Ushers & Greeters Ministry 44 500 (456)

Women's Ministry 11,511 19,000 (7,489)

Youth/Basketball Ministry 5,972 10,000 (4,028)

Total Ministry Expenses 119,976 108,300 $11,676

Date: February 19, 2018

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CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH 2018 BUDGET

(For the Year Ending December 31, 2018) Date: 12/13/17

INCOME EXPENSES

Tithes & Offerings $520,000 Missions $53,000

Contributions (Non-Designated)

$10,000

Payroll $388,950

Total Tithes/Offer/Contributions

$530,000

Payroll Taxes (Empl) & Processing Fees

$25,000

Other Contributions

General & Administrative

Deacon Fund $10,000 Communications $1,500

Haitian Church $6,000 Computer Equipment/Software $3,000

Holiday Gifts $1,000 Funerals, Flowers & Decorations $2,000

Missions Envelopes $10,000 Office Supplies $9,000

Initial Envelopes $400 Health Insurance $21,700

Total Other Contributions $27,400 Pastoral Meetings/Conferences $7,500

Printing & Copying $7,000

Other (Designated) Income

Professional Services $10,000

Youth Minister Funds Transfer $17,700 Telephone $7,000

Designated Funds $2,000 Workers' Comp/Disability Ins. $7,800

Reimbursements/Other $1,000 Other General/Admin Expenses $5,000

Total Other Income $20,700 Total G&A $81,500

Other Designated Expenses

Deacon Fund Disbursements $10,000

Building Offerings $10,000 Other Designated Funds $2,000

Total Designated Expenses $12,000

Space Usage

Dwight School $50,000 Building Expenses

Verizon $22,000 Building Maintenance/Elevator $10,000

Spanish Church $10,800 Building Repairs $30,000

Trinity School $5,000 Oil/Gas/Electric $30,000

Weddings and Funerals $1,000 Property/Liability Insurance $30,000

Holdings/Other Space Usage $25,000 Supplies $2,000

Total Space Usage $113,800 Total Building Expenses $102,000

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CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH 2018 BUDGET

(For the Year Ending December 31, 2018) Date:

12/13/17

Ministry Income CBC

Subsidized Amount

Ministry Expenses

Christian Education $350 $5,650 Christian Education $6,000

Communion/Baptismal $0 $300 Communion/Baptismal $300

Couples Ministry $1,000 $500 Couples Ministry $1,500

Fellowships/Special Events $12,000 $3,000 Fellowships/Special Events $15,000

Guest Speakers/Pre.Workshop/Revival

$700 $9,300 Guest Speakers/Pre.Workshop/Revival

$10,000

Health Ministry $2,200 $0 Health Ministry $2,200

Media Ministry/Resource Ctr $0 $1,000 Media Ministry/Resource Ctr $1,000

Men's Ministry $4,000 $2,000 Men's Ministry $6,000

Music /Dance and Arts $5,000 $5,000 Music /Dance and Arts $10,000

Prayer/Intercessors $100 $700 Prayer/Intercessors $800

Samaritan's Heart $100 $700 Samaritan's Heart $800

Seniors' Ministry $16,000 $2,400 Seniors' Ministry $18,400

Singles Ministry $500 $500 Singles Ministry $1,000

Ushers & Greeters Ministry $0 $500 Ushers & Greeters Ministry $500

Women's Ministry $17,000 $2,000 Women's Ministry $19,000

Youth Ministry/Basketball/VBS $5,000 $5,000 Youth Ministry/Basketball/VBS

$10,000

Total Ministry Income $63,950 $38,550 Total Ministry Expenses $102,500

Total Income $765,850 Total Expenses $764,950

Net Income $900

November O GIVE THANKS

THE FIGHTER

VERSE Psalm 24:1-2

The earth is the

Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who

live in it; for he founded it on the

seas and established it on the waters.

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Proposed 2018 Missions Budget

Paschall, Matthew (UNITED WORLD MISSION)

$2,250.00

Beli, Dale (URBAN LIFESOURCE CONNEC-TION)

$2,500.00

Hedberg, Sue & David (INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP MISSIONS)

$1,350.00

Alfonso, Javed (ADVANCING NATIVE MISSIONS)

$1,000.00

NEGST- KENYA $1,800.00

WORLD VENTURE

1. Owen, Barry $2,000.00

2. Renner, George & Linda $1,062.50

Johnson, Brian (COMINAD) $3,700.00

MISSIONS DOOR

1. Abreu, Felix $1,350.00

2. Alexis, Francklin $2,250.00

3. Mansveld, Duane $2,500.00

4. Matute, Luis $3,000.00

5. Colon, Edwin $2,700,00

6. Marchak, Mark $5,850.00

7. Morgan, Vincent $2,250.00

8. Ramos, Raymond $3,600.00

9. Robinson, Marvin $1,800.00

10. Herode, Guillomettre $2,250.00

$27,550.00

ORGANIZATIONS

1. CB Northeast $500.00

2. Radio Bible Class $500.00

3. Camp Pinnacle $500.00

$1,500.00

LOCAL MINISTRIES

1. Conference & Contigency Fund $4,000.00

2. Missions Trips $3,000.00

3. Camp Pinnacle Partial Scholarship $1,000.00

4. Additional (Emergency) Funds $287.50

$8,287.50

TOTAL: $53,000.00

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Membership as of January 1, 2017 — 175

MEMBERSHIP INCREASE — 6 Right Hand of Fellowship 2017 6 March 19, 2017 Elaine James (By Return) Christopher White Tracey Knuckles-White

June 18, 2017 Guilene Eloi (Haitian Congregation)

September 10, 2017 Cometia Banfield Julissa Borbon-Marcelin

By Letter 0 By Christian Experience 0

MEMBERSHIP DECREASE—6

By Death 4 Willie Battle Marion Harris Mary Wallace Franklin D. Cummings By Erasure: 0 By Request: 0

By Relocation: 2 Shawnte Barker-Nelson Shirley Jacobs By Inactivity: 0

Membership as of December 31, 2017 — 175

BAPTISMS 2017—5

Cometia Banfield Adrian Dorsey Alexis Johnson

Benjamin Johnson (child) Julissa Burbon-Marcelin

Our Church Family Church Clerk’s Report 2017

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**The membership numbers are based solely on the records kept by the Membership Secretary. Those listed have completed the membership process which includes: completing Abundant Life, Baptism (if necessary), the Membership Class and an interview with a Deacon and or Elder. The Membership List does not include regular attending non-members.

CBC Active Membership

Marcia Awobuluyi

Corey Anderson

Coral Aubert

Juanita Bailey

B. William Bailey

Cometia Banfield*

Toni Barton

George Berrios

Chaz Briggs

Theadora Brown

V. Ann Denise Brown

Charles Callaway

Victoria Carrion

Robert Casteline

Kimberly Casteline

Edwina Chambers

Sarah Clark

Martha Clark

Vincent Clark

Georgianna Coates

Elizabeth Cole

Otis Coleman, Jr.

Evelyn Colon

Lisa Copeland

Patricia Cunningham

Stephanie Cunningham

Lynda Dacostra

Darnell Davis

Darryl Davis

Lorraine Davis

Kevin DePriest

Gracie Dickerson

Helen Dunn

Algernon Elias

Melvina Ellis

Lydia Endale

Toni Ensley

Azalee Evans

Stephanie Fields-Pastrani

John S. Fils-Aime

Kristy Fils-Aime

Paulette Forbes-Igharo

Leila Fuller

Deborah Gorham

Evelyn B. Grant

Tronie Hall

Julie Harris

Tisa Henry

Tawanda Wapples-Hierrenzuelo

Stacy Holman

Patricia Holmes

Viola Holmes

Elaine Hudson

Sharrata Hunt

Sherry Jabbie

Debra James

Elaine James**

Machlie Jean-Baptiste

Cliff Jean-Michel

Helen Jean-Michel

Carl Kent

Betty Johnson

Lauris Johnson

Martha Johnson

Carrinne Johnson-Dixon

Ernestine Jones

Paul Jones

Julie Joseph

Peggy Joseph

Creola Kelly

Dorothy Lambiris

Yvonne Lawrence

Rhonda Marshall-Leneau

Paul Levell

Christine Lewis

Georgianna Lewis

Brooke Major-Reid

Ariante Marcelin

Dama Marcelin

Edwidge Marcelin

Guerline Marcelin

Helen Marcelin

Joseph Wesber Marcelin

Julissa Burbon-Marcelin*

Ulrick Marcelin

Karen Marchak

Mark Marchak

Winnette Marcus

B.J. McDonald

Eleise Menjivar

Kellye Miles

Meredith Miles

Oreatha Miles

Raymond Miller

Sharaé Moultrie

Mamie Murray

Gwendolyn Myles

Rebecca Navarro

Carol Nickelson

Elaine Parker

Mona Parks

Karen Perry

Christopher Phillips

Edith Phillips

Lisa Phillips

Michelle Phillips

Patresse Phillips

Taji Phillips

Kettie Pierre

Celine Plaisir

Joyce Powell

Ronald Pusey

Shannon Reynolds

Sandra Cook-Richardson

Theresa Richardson

Toshira Riojas

Clara Rivera-Keita

Gina Robinson

Natasha Robinson

M. Esther Romero

Jacqueline Santiago

Jessie Shepfield Cooper

Coralita Simon

Debra Simon

Eddie Sims

Diane Singleton

Annie Slade

Charles Smith

LaJuana Smith

Katherine Smith-Selch

Dinnel Spencer

Ella Talley

Carlos Tejeda

Jean Thelusme

Sonya McNair Tonge

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CBC Active Membership (continued)

Central Baptist Church Haitian Fellowship Members

Rev. Jean Pierre, Senior Pastor

Jean Alcindor

Rose Augustin

Marie E. Cassandra Baptiste

Marie Mona Baptiste Luc

Ronide Cyriaque

Anthony Cyriaque

Julienne Davilma

Pierre Edme Dazulme

Thanie Deluce

Benite Denis

Wendy Anna Digard

Marie Carmelle DorLouis

Myriam Ducasse

Guilene Eloi

Deacon Emmanual Eugene

Evangelist Joseph Rolex Eugene

Espania Fiote Jean

Diaconess Simone Francois

Carline Jean-Gilles

Jean Yves Germain

Rev. Dr. Andre Daniel Guillet

Guerlande Lamour

Jean Marie Lize

Rev. Joseph Marcelin

Marie E. Maitre

Marie K. Maitre

Milot Maitre

Diaconess Marie C. Theluseme

Wilner Theodore

December ADVENT

THE FIGHTER

VERSE James 1:17

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who

does not change like shifting shadows.

Deryck Tonge

Evelyn Trowell

Colliertine Walker

Christopher White*

Tracey Knuckles-White*

Yvonne Ray White

Charece Williams

Margaret Wilson

Erica Ball Winn

Malik Winn

Claudette Woods-Green

Elizabeth Almanzar Wright

Dana Wright

Daniel Wright

Rosilyn Wright

Patricia Young

*New Member

**By Return

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IN MEMORIAM

MARIAN HARRIS February 12, 1922—June 7, 2017

WILLIE CLYDE BATTLE April 12, 1937—January 15, 2017

MARY WALLACE January 23, 1948—October 29, 2017

FRANKLIN CUMMINGS June 14, 1943—November 17, 2017

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IN MEMORIAM (continued)

REVEREND HENRY V. HARRISON

Rev. Harrison served as Assistant Pastor of Central Baptist Church from September 1975 to September 1977. He continued through the years aa a guest preacher on Sundays and favorite speaker for the Senior Monthly Luncheon. A Remembrance of Rev. Henry V. Harrison by Dan Wolgemuth Henry and I met Pastor Donald Brueschwyler in 1974 at the Conservative Baptist Convention in St. Paul, MN. We were scheduled to sing on the plenary session on Wednesday evening and again on Friday morning. It was after hearing us there that Pastor Don later approached us about the possibility of working part time at Central Baptist during the school year. So, we sat down together and came up with a schedule that allowed us to continue our weekly concert ministry, Tuesday afternoons after school, Wednesday evenings and one Sunday each month. Henry was to serve as Assistant Pastor and I as Music Director. Every Tuesday, Henry and I would attend our local Kwanis Club meeting in Lancaster, get in our van afterwards and head up to NYC about a 3-hour drive. We would arrive in time to begin an “after school program” where Henry was responsible for devotionals to several of the basketball teams Pastor Don was coaching. I would have rehearsals for a children’s chorus, grades 1 thru 5 and a young people’s choir in the early evening while Henry continued his devotionals to the teams. On Wednesdays, we would have a staff meeting

with Pastor Don and his secretary, Elizabeth, where we would plan the Sunday services-particularly the one that we would attend for that month and in general discuss the mid-week on–going program. That afternoon we had a “dinner break” for the after school kids where a simple lunch was served. Later

in the afternoon, I would offer special piano instruction and /or vocal instruction. Wednesday evening prayer service would usually be officiated by Henry, after which we held our Adult Choir rehearsal. For our designated Sunday service, Henry would preach and sing, the Adult Choir would sing and I would play the organ and piano. Following the service, we would all go up to the Isabella Home on Audubon Avenue to minister there. Henry (who passed into glory this past July 2017) and I felt an instant affinity and vision of ministry with Pastor Don the moment we met. Our time at Central was beloved and fruitful. So many events and times of ministry could be mentioned; the laughter, the tears, the counseling, the innovations, the friendships, all far too many to write down here. Just be it known, Henry Harrison and Dan Wolgemuth are forever grateful to Pastor Don and how God used him to bring it all together. Edited 08/18/2017

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SERVICES AND APPOINTMENTS Adult Sunday School 9:45 A.M. Children & Youth Sunday School 11:00A.M. 2nd, 3rd & 4th Sundays Morning Worship—Sunday 11 A.M. Bible Study/Prayer Wednesday—7:00 P.M. Intercessory Prayer Sunday— 8:00 A.M. Monday-Friday—7:00 A.M. Abundant Life —Classes— Ongoing URBACAD Classes—Thursday—7:00 P.M.

Sept.—Dec.—Feb.—May

FELLOWSHIP AND RECREATIONAL GROUPS Central Baptist Choir Tuesday7:00 P.M. Men’s Fellowship 1st Monday 6:30 P.M. Marriage & Family Ministry 2nd Friday7:00 P.M. Adult Computer Class—2nd Saturday—10:00 A.M. — 4:00 P.M. Women’s Fellowship—3rd Monday—6:30 P.M. Senior Monthly Luncheon 3rd Saturday 2:00 P.M.

BOARDS Deacons/Elders/Trustees 2nd Monday of Each Month 6:00 P.M.

CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH HAITIAN FELLOWSHIP

Worship Service—Sunday—6:00 P.M.

SISTER CHURCH

TEMPLO EVANGELISTICO BAUTISTA Rev. Humberto Solis, Pastor Prayer Meeting and Sunday School —1:45 P.M. Worship Service Sunday—3:00 P.M.

AFFILIATIONS

In fellowship with Conservative Baptist Association of

America 3686 Stagecoach Road

Unit F Longmont, CO 80504-5660

Conservative Baptist Northeast

P.O. Box 441 Nassau, NY 12123-0440

Conservative Baptist Association

of Greater New York and Vicinity

CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH “THE FRIENDLIEST CHURCH IN NEW YORK”

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Central Baptist Church 166 West 92nd Street New York, NY 10025

Phone: 212-724-4004 Fax: 212-724-0287

Website: www.centralbaptistnyc.org