Name Day/Date Time Location

Women’s Tuesday Evening Bible Study

Tuesdays March 8 - May 3

6:00-8:00 pm

CBC Room 203

Women on Mission

3rd Tuesday of each month

9:30 - 11:00 am

CBC Room 203

MOPS 1st & 3rd Tuesdays

May 3 May 17

9:00 - 11:00 am

The BRIDGE Worship Center

Old Testament

Wednesdays January 13-May 4

15 weeks

6:00 - 7:00 pm

CBC Room 204

GriefShare Wednesdays

TBA 6:00 -

8:00 pm CBC

Room 203

Men’s Bible Study

Wednesdays TBA

6:00 - 7:00 pm

CBC Room 209

S.A.C.R.E.D

Wednesdays January 20-June 1

20 weeks

6:30- 8:00 pm

Home 501 Anthony

Dr

Thursday Morning Ladies’ Bible Study

Thursdays March 3 - May 19

9:00 - 11:00 am

CBC Room 203

Home Front Servants

Thursdays TBA

6:00 - 7:30 pm

CBC Room 201

Discover Class

Sundays TBA

9:45- 10:45 am

CBC Room 116

2501 N. Norris ~ Clovis, NM 88101 ~ 575-762-4727

www.connect2central.com

By Baptism: Alexa Barnwell

Karl Spence

By Letter:

By Statement: Jared & Claire Brewer

Bart & Norma Phillips

Denise Jones

Attendance 4/3 4/10 4/17 4/24

8:30 Service 377 398 303 383

11:00

Service 249 248 236 231

Total 626 646 539 614

9:45 SS 439 445 435 492

Received

Weekly Goal

Property Maintenance

3/5 4/10 4/17 4/24

$35,910.94 $31,789.94 $23,924.01 $22,174.65

$31,191.13 $31,191.13 $31,191.13 $31,191.13

$760.00 $735.00 $720.00 $120.00

May 2016

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Mother’s Day

Women’s Choir

Ladies join us to fill up the choir loft

in the 8:30 am service for Mother’s

Day. We will sing a familiar song.

Join us at 8 am for rehearsal. Help

fill the loft with beautiful sounds as

we honor our mothers on May 8!

April showers bring May flowers – or so the saying goes. It’s a time of renewal, new growth, warmer weather, longer days. The showers of April are necessary to nourish the soil for May flowers to make their appearance. The showers of our soul are a time to feed and produce the fruits of the spirit.

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Happy May Day…Happy End of School…Happy Graduation…Happy Mother’s Day!!!!

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May 10 is Mother’s Day. A day designated to honor and remember the love, sacrifice, care, and nurture that Mother’s give to raise their children. Mother by birth, Mother by choice, a special friend that is “like a Mother”--- Remember to thank them and thank God for them on this special day.

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Bring happiness and the sunshine into your world. See the new blooms of books now available at the Book Nook. We have selections from most all categories; Children, beginning chapter books, Youth; Fiction, best authors, commentaries, study materials.

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Billy Graham is a preacher, evangelist to millions, author, father, husband. His most important role is as a servant of the Lord Jesus Christ and his commission to all believers. His last two books, available in the Book Nook, share his thoughts and his passions even as he has crossed the decades into his 90s.

Nearing Home speaks of life, faith, and finishing well. In the last paragraph of the introduction to this book, written at age 93, Mr. Graham writes: “Someday our life’s journey will be over. In a sense, we all are nearing home. As we do so, I pray that you and I may not only learn what it means to grow older but, with God’s help, also learn to grow older with grace and find the guidance needed to finish well.”

Where I Am was published in 2015. “Each short chapter examines the reality that each of us chooses where to spend life after death.” John 14:1-3 reads, “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, also believe in Me…I go to prepare a place for you…I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may also be.” Mr. Graham has proclaimed this resolve, “When I die, tell others that I’ve gone to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ – that’s where I am.”

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The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you! 2 Timothy 4:22

Your Book Nook Staff: Ann, Ardeth, Gladys, Joy, Nancy, and Lora

Bereavements...

Margaret Harvey and Family on the

death of Margaret’s husband,

Ronald Harvey, Clovis, NM

George and Donna Ratledge on the

death of Donna’s uncle,

Larry Kirk, Muleshoe, TX

Family of Ray Skeen, Clovis, NM

Lee and Patsy Delk on the

death of Patsy’s sister,

Tisha Hager Crist, Clovis, NM

Family and Friends of

Don McAlavy

Roy and Jerrie Lou Franse on the

death of Roy’s sister-in-law,

Lucille Franse. Farwell, TX

Billy and Lilly Williams on the

death of Lilly’s son,

Dan Hansen, CA

A Letter from

Pastor BJ Brooks

National Day of Prayer

“Shout it aloud, do not hold back. Raise your voice like a trumpet.”

Thursday, May 5th, 2016 will mark the 65th annual observance of the National Day of Prayer. Our theme for 2016 is Wake Up America, emphasizing the need for individuals, corporately and individually, to return to the God of Fathers in reverence for His Holy Name. To further highlight our theme, we’ve chosen Isaiah 58:1a as our Scripture for this year: “Shout it aloud, do not hold back. Raise your voice like a trumpet.”

As we come upon this day of prayer, we find ourselves at a critical juncture in our nation’s history. Over the past several years, and even decades, we’ve seen the American culture shift to one that seems to have a very limited place for God, His Word, and His people. In addition to the culture and media advocating behaviors and sentiments contrary to the expressed counsel of God, we have also endured several key pieces of legislation and high court rulings which now support and protect such lifestyles while stifling and seeking to silence voices that attempt to shine God’s light on the matter. As an election year, it is critical not only to seek God’s guidance and blessing as our country elects our new president, and to pray for genuine spiritual revival. Our prayer will strengthen us as followers of Jesus to consistently be witnesses of His grace and glory no matter what circumstances we may face.

On the National Day of Prayer this year, across the country, many will gather in local communities to commemorate this event and to petition the Lord for His blessings. In Clovis, we will observe the National Day of Prayer in two ways. First, we will hold a prayer vigil at the Christian Believers office on 5th & Main on Thursday, May 5 from 6:00-11:45 am. Sign ups will be handed out to local churches to help organize who will be praying and at what times. As part of this prayer vigil, there will be resources at the Christian Believers office to help guide us in what we might pray for. Secondly, there will be a community-wide observance at the Curry County Courthouse at 7th & Main on Thursday, May 5 from 12:00-1:00 pm.

At this crucial time for our nation, we can do nothing more important than pray. Thank you in advance for making this spiritual discipline a personal priority and please make every effort to be involved in the National Day of Prayer observance. As we connect with God through prayer, we seek His direction and His power in connecting our local and national cultures to Christ!

Praying with You,

BJ Brooks

From the Book Nook…

Book Nook Hours: Sunday, 8:00 am; Wednesday, 4:30 pm

booknook@connect2central.com

FOOD FOR THOUGHT From the Desk of Dr. Yancy

To be a MOTHER you have first to be a WOMAN!

As a woman, God has given us a mission. Genesis 1:27-28, be fruitful and multiply, 2:18 helpmate,

3:20 call the mother of all leaving, before having a child.

M - MISSION

TO O - ORGANIZE

TO

T - TRAIN TO

H - HELP TO

E - EDUCATE

TO R - REMEMBER who God is!

The Woman was called Eve (THE MOTHER OF ALL LEAVING) She was called woman and mother before

children were involved. You see, Mothers, even though you may not have given birth to a child, you are

considered a mother because of our duties and

responsibility, “attribute,” (something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind) that God has

given to women. Some people even call it “women

intuition.”

As a mother, we know that many things happen in this world from “life to death.” It is so important to know

Christ as your personal Savior. The trials and the

tribulation we have to go through in this life if we don’t have a personal relationship with God through Jesus.

(John 14:6, Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father (God) except

through Me.”) We will constantly be stressed, depressed,

in a hopeless state of mind. Remember Jesus is the way.

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and

supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses

all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

(Philippians 4:6–7 NKJV)

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Our Facebook Ministries

Dear Folks,

Our years at Central Baptist were “golden” in our memory...that you would remember us, especially Phy.

She loved her church family there and shared many memories that were beautiful with our brothers and sisters.

It is a comfort to know you are praying for us in our great loss.

In the Love of Christ,

Don & the Wheat Family

Thanks to Mr. Dwight Sheriff from this church for his many visits with Ray Skeen at the rehab center here in Clovis and phone calls and cards from others.

Eulene Skeen

Dear Church Family,

We were given so much love and support during the home-going of our beloved Ron Harvey. Thank you for your prayer, visits, food, the deacon’s box and cards. God bless each of you.

Margaret Harvey

Keith & Sue Harvey

Karen Kirk

Scott & Dawn Kirk

G I V I N G

~Thanks...

Dear Church Family of Central Baptist,

We want to thank you all so very much for all your cards letters, phone calls, visits, food and prayers. We appreciate all your concern so very much. We take so much for granted when we are healthy but we are supposed to be thankful and grateful no matter what. We weren’t promised a rose garden without thorns.

Again, thanks for your concern and continue to keep us in your prayers, as we have at least one more major surgery ahead. It is so nice to be a part of such a loving, caring and sharing church.

In Him,

Travis and Jan Denton

Color me!

Central Baptist Church

2501 N. Norris

Clovis, New Mexico

575-762-4727

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Women on Mission 9:30-11:30 am

Room 203

Connection Deadline

Connection - out

Active Military & Family eat FREE 1st Wednesday of every month. Need Military ID. *IN HOUSE ONLY PLEASE*

Youth Band - Tuesdays The BRIDGE - 7:00-8:30 pm

Praise Team - Thursdays 6:00 - 7:30 pm

6:00 pm Pastor’s Study, Rm 207 Choir-Music Suite 7:30 pm Prayer Team, Rm 208A Youth: The BRIDGE 6th-8th: 6:00-7:30 pm 9th-12th: 7:30-9:00 pm

Preschool: Preschool Suite 5:30 pm Doors Open 6:00 pm Mission Friends Children K-6: KidCentral 6:00 pm K-5th: Various topics

Regular Wednesday Activities

Mother’s Day Tea KidCentral 9:45 am

MOPS BRIDGE Building 9:00 - 11:00 am

Business Meeting w/ Lord’s Supper

6:00 pm

Lord’s Supper Both Services

Deacon’s Meeting 4:00 pm

Bread of Life Service Saturday

at Matt 25. Clothing/

Food Distribution - 8:30 am

4:45 Meal - Worship Center Italian Spaghetti,

Green Beans, Salad, Garlic Bread Stick,

Chocolate Éclair Cake

4:45 Meal - Worship Center Green Chile

Chicken Enchilada, Pinto Beans, Mexican Rice,

Lettuce & Tomatoes, Chips & Salsa,

Chocolate Sheet Cake

4:45 Meal - Worship Center Rotel Roast, Flour Tortilla, Corn, Lettuce & Tomatoes,

Honey Bun Cake

MOPS BRIDGE Building 9:00 - 11:00 am

Women’s Bible Study 9:00 - 11:00 am

CBC - Room 203

Women’s Bible Study 9:00 - 11:00 am

CBC - Room 203

High School Recognition and Senior/Parents Luncheon

11:00am - 2:00pm

LAST Women’s Bible Study 6:00-8:00 pm

CBC - Room 203

Women’s Bible Study 9:00 - 11:00 am

CBC - Room 203

4:45 Meal - Worship Center Mexican Stack

Youth Dessert Auction

Church Office Closed