A letter from the Pastor and First Lady
I realize that the pastoral position is a calling from God that I have taken very seriously over the years. I would like to thank CBC for welcoming Colette and I with open arms. We have been off to a great start then Covid-19 hit us. God has allowed us to maintain and improve our ministry in spite of the pandemic with the implementation of various on-line services that have reached many over the past several weeks.
When we are sent to do a assignment, we are filled with the expectations that we will follow the guidelines and expectations of our employer(God) and fulfill our duties as we promised we would when assigned it. Our goals are to help CBC and the community become the best people of God that we can be!!!
Giving our lives to Christ means becoming a servant to others as an ambassador of the Kingdom of Heaven (2 Corinthians 5:20). It is the most important “assignment” we’ll ever have. Do it to the best of our abilities and in such a way that one day we will all hear the words: “Well done, my good and faithful servant” (Matthew 25:21).
We are looking forward to an awesome time in the Lord with moving CBC into the next phase. To God Be the Glory!!!
PASTOR DONALD WAYNE SMITH and FIRST LADY COLETTE SMITH
JOHN9:34: BEWARE OF THE THEY CROWD
JOHN9:13-17: WHAT IS HE TO YOU NOW?
JOHN 9 2-3: WHAT IS GOD’s PURPOSE IN SUFFERING and PAIN?
Centennial Baptist, 2022 Easter Egg Hunt
Led by Mrs. Renee
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Our Community
Centennial Baptist Church has a long, proud history of serving the community of Harrodsburg. Through the dedication of our leadership, pastors and volunteers, we are committed to the teachings of Jesus Christ, and are here to spread His message. We are open to worshipers of all ages and backgrounds, and strive to lead all who worship with us towards a deeper love for God.
Announcements - January 2025
Core 52 by Mark E. Moore: Continue Our Reading (Chapters 50-52)
Sunday School - be sure to keep up with our Sunday School lessons
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January 5, 2025 - In Times of Trouble -Psalm 10:12-18 (Background - Psalms 9; 10)
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January 12, 2025 - The Lord Is Robed In Majesty - Psalm 93 (Background -Psalms 47; 93)
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January 19, 2025 - Don’t Forget - Psalm 103:1-14 (Background -Psalm 103)
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January 26, 2025 - Doesn’t Anything Last Anymore? - Psalm 145:1, 10-21(Background - Psalm 145)
Sunday School - 10:00 am - Anyone needing a ride, contact Bro Lee Clemons
Morning Worship will begin at 11:00 am.
BIBLE STUDY - WEDNESDAYS AT 6 PM
Birthdays: Charla Jamison - 1/1; Cherry Jayvion - 1/5; Damar and Devon Dean - 1/5, William Bartleson 1/7; Mylcom Turner - 1/13; Marceline Bottoms - 1/14; Alice Brown 1/14/; Mary Dunn - 1/15; Ronda Parks - 1/18; James Yeast - 1/25; Jordan Vaughn - 1/26; Thelma Jones - 1/27; Alberta Mays - 1/29; Janet Mitchell - 1/29; Ebony Burrus - 1/30; Ecasia Burrus - 1/30; Trace Short - 1/30
Anniversaries:
VBS THEME FOR IS MAGNIFIED (seeing the BIGNESS OF GOD), June 23-27, 2025, 6pm - 8:30pm
PLEASE START SAVING WRAPPING PAPER ROLLS AND EVERYTHING BIG!!!
January Health Awareness - Hand Washing
Wet your hands: Use clean, running water that's either warm or cold.
• Apply soap: Enough soap to cover your hands and wrists.
• Lather: Rub your hands together to create a lather.
• Scrub: For at least 20 seconds, make sure to get your palms, fingers, between your fingers, and under your nails. You can sing "Happy Birthday"
• Rinse: Rinse your hands well.
• Dry: Dry your hands with a clean towel.
• Turn off the faucet: Using a clean towel.
Hand washing is important for preventing the spread of infections like colds, the flu, COVID-19.
Source: Mayo Clinic
Lincoln Alumni Scholarship – open to all African Americans high school, college, and graduate school students, apply online at cflouisville.org (scholarships@cflouisville.org)
SEEKING CONTEST ENTRIES FOR Mercer County’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025 Theme: H.O.P.E HOLD ON, PEACE EXIST! “We must accept finite disappointment, but we must never lose infinite hope.” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The MLK Day Committee is seeking community involvement in the form of contests. ● Design Contest Winner: Create a design that reflects the theme of hope and peace inspired by Dr. King’s message. The winner’s design will be printed on this year’s t-shirt or button. ● Poem/Essay Contest: Share your thoughts and reflection on hope, peace and Dr. King’s legacy. The winner will read their essay at the MLK Day event. ● Art Contest: Submit a visual piece that expresses Hope, Peace and Dr. King’s legacy. Winner will be shared in the newspaper and on display. Please contact Donna Linton, 859-583-5857 or email: djdunnlinton@gmail.com to submit or have your entry picked up. ● Entries are due by January 7, 2025. Everyone is welcome to participate, youth and adults.
Black History Gala – February 8, 2025 @ 6 pm at “The Stables” in Harrodsburg, Guest Speaker: Dr. Lucian Yates, III, $35 per couple, $20 single, $10 under 12
The Little Free Library Box sponsored by The Rotary Club, located in the front of the church!
Prison Ministry - Please see Bro Tharan Green if interested
If anyone needs any assistance, please contact our leadership!!
1/5/25 Jar Day #5 just a dollar a day!! For our gift at the end of the year!!
1/12/25 - Jar Day #12
1/19/25 - Jar Day #19
1/26/25 - Jay Day #26
Women’s Fellowship Ministry:
January 14, 2025 @ 6PM - Tamar, A Violated Woman - 2 Samuel 13
February 11, 2025 @ 6PM - Rizpah, A Grieving Mother - 2 Samuel 3:6-11; 21:1-14
Women’s Fellowship lessons are taken from the book Women of The Bible for Women of Color
Men’s Fellowship:
January 11, 2025 @ 10 am; February 15, 2025 @ 10 am
PRAYER LIST: Thomas Jones, Carolyn Wofford, Gus Parks, Paula Parks, Donna Patton, Rose Bryant, Ms. Alma Meaux, Larry Meaux, KJ, Tash Prince, Sis Sally Dean, Ms. Margaret Burrus, BJ Miles, Juan Miles, Mary Young, Aretha Johnson, Gladys Gooch, our church family and community.
Please let us know of any other names that need to be added.
Please continue to pray for our world, country, state, county, community, leaders, and church family.
Weekly Schedule
Prayer and worship form the basis of Centennial Baptist Church. We offer a range of services and opportunities to participate. Our calendar includes time allotted for prayer, sermons, and personal reflection, as well as guided Bible study.
Sunday Service
Centennial Baptist openly invites you and your family to join us at 10:00 am, on Sunday mornings, as we begin the day with Sunday school. We pray that you will then join us in the sanctuary at 11:15 am as we begin Sunday morning worship led by Pastor Donald W. Smith!
Bible Study
Starting at 6:00 pm on Wednesday evenings, we dive into a very compelling Bible Study led not only by Pastor Smith, but also by the people that are in attendance. This gives each and every person a special opportunity to participate and be heard.
Children’s Service
Children have significance in God’s plan. We can follow Jesus’ example by showing a child that he or she has value in our eyes and in the eyes of God. We welcome all children to Centennial, where they will be led by the Mrs. Renee Clemons
Tithes & Offering
Making a Difference
Centennial Baptist Church is a generous organization. Please give as you can in order to help us with our mission of transforming lives in Harrodsburg and beyond. Currently, you can easily donate via CashApp - $centennialbaptist, or through Venmo - @Centennialbaptist. Also, you are more than welcome to mail in your tithes and offering to the following address:
Centennial Baptist Church
P.O. Box 177
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
“Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.” (Luke 6:38).
Thank you for your faithful support!
"But God, who is rich in his mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ, by grace you have been saved."