To God’s Beloved At Cloverdale Baptist Church:
It is not fun to live in a broken world. Some of you feel this most profoundly during Christmas…and so we pray for so many who struggle at this time of year. For me…it is putting cream on my face that causes it to break out in sores and sting like crazy. Thank you for your patience with me as I finish this treatment. Day 21 is on Wednesday, and then I get to relax and recover. Thank you for your prayers and support during this time, it is appreciated! ALMOST THERE! God willing this will be the last time I have to go through this and my pre-cancer will be in submission for a LONG TIME! My own emotions seem to have found a way to jump up and down during these 21 days, not always sure why, might be the chemo cream, or might be psychosomatic, but they have made me laugh as I experience silly emotions over simple things. What a reminder for me of the importance of CALLING TO MIND who God is and what God has done in the midst of all of life. My trial which is so small, and yet has felt so big, is a great reminder of our need to be loyal to Jesus and seek His glory, especially when we feel a little overwhelmed.
When things are not easy, how can you stand firm in the HOPE, PEACE, and JOY of Jesus? I think the most important answer is that we treasure Jesus in our hearts more than anyone or anything else. Then as we experience His presence in the journey we can build from there HOPE, JOY and PEACE no matter what comes our way. IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL!
Call to mind today the love of God that would send Jesus to die in our place. Call to mind His resurrection that proves we have life after death. Call to mind your forgiveness IN CHRIST, and the reality that you are apart of His plan! Seek to take captive every thought and make it obedient to Jesus, and this Christmas and beyond you can experience the JOY, HOPE, and PEACE that we LOVE to sing about.
As Christmas approaches let us be reminded to share Jesus with others and use opportunities to invite them into our services…if each of us invites a few people, and a one of those we invite comes, we will not have space in our building, and wouldn’t that be an AMAZING problem to have…
I love Christmas, I hate chemo cream, and I am thankful that I am IN CHRIST, who can give me inner tranquility, and guard my heart and mind IN CHRIST JESUS no matter what the storm is around me! We have the reality in our relationship with God that gives us peace that transcends understanding, joy that superscedes our experiences and hope always in His reality. Oh to experience more and more His love!
A Fellow Pilgrim Experiencing HOPE, JOY, PEACE & LOVE in this broken world,
Pastor Rob
Sunday Is Coming:
Title: Jesus Is Our Joy
Text: 1 Peter 1:3-11
- What is a biblical definition of joy?
- Why is it important to distinguish between joy and happiness?
- How can we experience inexpressible and glorious joy in every situation?
- Why would the God who loves us command us to be joyful?
- What does being joyful look like in everyday life for followers of Jesus in a broken world?
The kids will be helping us to worship God in song this coming Sunday so invite your families to enjoy our precious children ministering to us!
Bulletin
Samaritan's Purse Shoeboxes Update
Cloverdale Baptist packed 116 shoeboxes! Thanks for your great generosity and may God bless the children receiving them.
Welcome Centre Now Open!
The place to ask for information regarding our CBC family life has been moved back to the Welcome Centre desk in the center of the foyer. Stop by and find out about Growth Groups, Discipleship Hour, how to get involved, and more!
Discipleship Classes Christmas Break
Classes returning on jan. 12th at 9am This morning we had our last Discipleship classes of 2024. For the next few weeks we'll be taking a short break and coming back on Jan. 12th with new and exciting classes for all ages. Stay tuned for more details on the topics of each of our classes.
Christmas at Cloverdale Baptist
Invitation cards for our upcoming church Christmas events are now available for pick-up at the Welcome Centre. Be sure to grab one or two and invite friends and family to celebrate the birth of Jesus with Cloverdale Baptist Church.
Kids Christmas Presentation
Sun. Dec. 15th / during the service Our children's ministry is putting on a heartwarming Christmas presentation next Sunday during the service. This is always a highlight of the year for our a church family, so don't miss out! And of course, bring friends and family.
Family Ice Skating
Dec. 23rd / 9:15 am / Cloverdale Arena We've rented out the Cloverdale Arena starting at 9:15am and at 11 we'll be returning to the church for some hot chocolate and light refreshments. This church-wide event is free and for all ages, and if you don't own skates, the arena will have some available free of charge. Please come early as last year there were big line-ups!
Christmas Eve Service
Tuesday, Dec. 24th / 5–6 pm / CBC Join us for a joyous family service to celebrate the birth of Jesus with carols, a Christmas message, and more! Also, every child in attendance will receive a special gift bag from our Children’s Ministry. We look forward to celebrating with you!
Fellowship Ministry Baking Needs
We're looking for 21 dozens of nut-free baked goods each Sunday in December. Please deliver to the kitchen or office in Ziploc bags starting today. Thanks for supporting our fellowship team!
