To God’s Beloved At Cloverdale Baptist Church:
This week begins the New Ministry Year.
We need you, and you need us…I suppose that is how a BODY works.
ENGAGEMENT is key to spiritual health. If you want to be healthy and assured as a Christian you must be engaged in and with the local church. The Bible knows nothing of a growing Christian who is not connected in a healthy way to the local church.
In fact the Bible is clear that disengagement puts us in danger to being deceived by sin (Hebrews 3:12-14). We need to exalt God together, to hear from God and His Word, and to be a blessing to one another.
This is more than attendance on Sunday morning (although it is not less), and includes a commitment of our lives to one another in using our gifts in the church (Ephesians 4:11-16).
So as we begin this year, commit to engage with us in seeking to bring honour and glory to God!
What does this practically mean?
Commit to attending every Sunday and looking for someone to encourage. Come with pen and notepaper longing to know God and His Word more. Make it a HIGH PRIORITY to have your Sunday’s spent at CBC growing and serving.
Join a small group! This is key to getting connected and serving one another and growing. Make it a high priority to be a part of a small group, and be loyal to her by attending and participating and deepening your intimacy with this small group!
Connect to teaching. Make Discipleship Hour a priority with your family, bring your kids and stay. Talk together about what you are learning. Sign up for the Habits Of Grace Conference and make it a priority to grow together. Talk about what you are learning, and keep growing together!
Find a place to serve. Use your spiritual gifts so that you are a blessing to others in the family. We have many places where this can start…and all are important. You can garden (thanks PY), you can usher, you can serve kids, you can…. If you are in this family, God has gifted you to join us in bringing glory to His name, and without your service, we will suffer.
STOP. If you are serious about honoring God this year, go back and commit to being a heatlhy part of our local church this year. ENGAGE!
Live in the conscious presence of God every day and you will engage with God's family in a healthy way. Seek to set. Psalm 16:8…
So…ENGAGE!
Entering a New Year is always an opportunity to evaluate what really matters, and for God, and those who choose to follow Him, high on that list is engagement with the local church. So this year…ENGAGE!
Stay informed and stay involved (or get involved!)
I am so excited about what this year will bring!
Loyal to you as my local church because I am seeking to be loyal to God,
Pastor Rob
Sunday Is Coming:
We are going to walk through the Habits of Grace for the follower of God.
- What are you doing now to grow spiritually?
- What do you think you need to do?
- Why is growing in grace so important?
- How can you make every effort to be like Jesus?
- Read and meditate on Psalm 1.
Bulletin
Missions Events
- Missions Evening | Sunday, Sept 1st at 7pm: Adam & Judy (WEC Middle East).
- Prayer Meeting | Sunday, Sept. 8th at 7pm: Mile One Mission team report from Newfoundland trip.
- Missions Report | Sunday, Sept. 15th at 9am & 7pm: Dan (WEC Film Ministry).
- Church-wide Lunch | Sunday, Sept. 22nd at 12pm: Dean Eden (Ukraine).
Ministry Info Sunday
Sunday, September 8th / 9:45 AM / CBC We're hosting our annual Ministry Info Sunday next month! There you’ll get to visit our ministry booths and learn how you can get involved. We’ll also be serving delicious cinnamon buns and coffee, so you won’t want to miss out!
Men's Ministry Events
» Men's Breakfast: Sept. 14th at 8:30am—Men of all ages, come and enjoy a wonderful breakfast, fellowship, and spiritual food together! Pastor Rob is joining us to speak on the covenant theology.
» Men's Bible Study: Starting Sept. 16th, we'll be meeting to study the book of James every other Monday from 6:30–8:30pm. Register here >
Women's Ministry Events
- Women's Retreat: register today!
- Fall Bible Study Registration: An inductive study of the book of Colossians on Monday evenings or Tuesday mornings starting this fall. Child discipleship offered during morning study (we're hiring for this position, contact us for details). Registration is now open >
- Women's Ministries Fall Kickoff: Thursday, Sept. 5th from 7-8:30pm—Come learn about opportunities to get involved in Women's Ministries. You'll be able to register in person for our retreat, Bible study and book club as well as learn about the different volunteer positions we're looking for!
Habits of Grace Conference
Oct. 25 & 26, 2024 / Cloverdale Baptist We are excited to announce the Habits of Grace Conference in partnership with Desiring God! Guest speaker David Mathis, executive editor for desiringGod.org, will be joining Pastor Rob to delve into how spiritual disciplines can deepen our joy in Christ. Breakout sessions specifically designed for men, women, youth, and couples will focus on spiritual growth. Lunch provided. Register today!
