Central Baptist Church, Portsmouth, Virginia

The blueprints for a healthy church were already in place. Now, as we reach the middle chapters of the book of Acts, we see that the church forged ahead with her mission. God's people will boldly launch new churches in far off locations. Through the pen of Luke and the adventures of Paul we'll visit free-spirited Thessalonica, intellectual Athens, and the melting pot of Corinth. We'll see that the power of Gospel and the winsomeness of Christ's love will conquer threats that are still alive and well today. So, whether you need to be reassured of God's presence or challenged to live out your faith, this series in the book of Acts will do just that. A transformational church is Made to Move.

Join us this Christmas Eve for a special Christmas Candlelight Service. Your whole family will celebrate together the birth of Jesus. Lights will dimmed, candles will be lit, your favorite Christmas hymns will fill the air as we are reminded about this good news which is for all people. So, come make Christmas at Central part of your family tradition this Holiday Season.

Join us this Christmas Eve for a special Christmas Candlelight Service. Your whole family will celebrate together the birth of Jesus. Lights will dimmed, candles will be lit, your favorite Christmas hymns will fill the air as we are reminded about this good news which is for all people. So, come make Christmas at Central part of your family tradition this Holiday Season.

After 400 years God finally broke His silence. This time it was not with an angel, a prophet, or a priest - it was with His own Son. Celebrate with us this Christmas season and you will leave excited to go tell the good news everywhere.

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We hear every year at this time about the busyness of the season. We try to remind ourselves to slow down and not miss anything - to make sure that the reason for the season is celebrated. We aren't the only ones who have needed such a reminder. Join us as we see how the distant take the time to make a journey to worship, but those close, well, they're busy with other plans. Recapture a little of the wonder of the season!

Have you ever sent out a birth announcement? God did. Most people tend to invite close friends and family. God sent the birth announcement of his son to some of the most unlikely of characters. Join us this Christmas Season as we are reminded all are welcome to behold the Christ Child. Good news has come; the Savior has been given for all people. Now, go tell it... everywhere.

As you sat around the Thanksgiving table this week, I hope it was filled with laughter and love. I hope the phrase that we've all heard countless times rung true, we have so much to be thankful for. Come join us with family and friends as we discover just how true that phrase is. We will look at a thanksgiving song that leads us to reflect on the very nature and character of God. It is a powerful call to remember God's graciousness towards his people. God never forsakes or forgets us. You will be sure to leave with a thankful heart.

There are seasons of life. One season we all encounter is a season for restoration. If you have lost the joy in your relationship, if you carry the weight of a silent sin, or if you need help counseling someone else navigating some of life's stormy seas, then join us at Central this week. We will be celebrating our restoration by studying Psalm 51. Many in the early church referred to it as "The Psalm of Psalms." Let this song lift your soul this season.