Let's Recommend a Library of Resources!

A great website from which you can order almost any Christian resource is:
www.christianbook.com

The Bible is always the best resource! Here are a few that might help even younger children understand God's truths...
* This is a complete Bible, in an excellent version for children!
The Adventure Bible

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* This "Bible" is more of a collection of Bible stories, but includes illustrations and supplemental discussion questions and applications.
One-Year Bible for Children

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Here are a few other books that make for a terrific family devotional time:
A Faith to Grow On
by John MacArthur
* Bible doctrines in a kid-friendly format.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

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God's Wisdom for Little Boys
by Jim & Elizabeth George
* Study one character trait per day. Sweet artwork, poems and Bible verses make this a favorite for little guys.

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If you are blessed with daughters...

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Pilgrim's Progress
by John Bunyan; updated text by Judith E. Markham; notes by Warren Wiersby
* A Christian classic. A MUST-READ at some point in every Christian family's life!

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This is NOT a devotional book, but is a great resource for Dads and Moms as we seek to commit ourselves to the discipleship of our children:
Family Driven Faith
Voddie Baucham

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Please add your resource recommendations to this list. I know of a few families who are anticipating the input. If you need help in posting, I can help you.

Voddie and Bridget Baucham Video

We are so sorry that the technical difficulties on Friday made it difficult for many to hear this terrific video.  We wanted you to have the opportunity to view it again at your leisure... at a better volume :).  It is only 14 minutes long, and is well-worth another viewing.

Good times...

Shhh.... here's an inside scoop!

Ok, to reward those of you who periodically check the blog, we have decided to post something to help out your team tonight. You will be searching for 4 clues tonight... one leading you to the next. The clues are found in passages of Scripture. At the end of the 4 clues you will have a FINAL CHALLENGE card. We have decided to post the final challenge on the blog so that those of you who are checking in right now will have a slight advantage.

The FINAL CHALLENGE is:
"Find a passage of Scripture that contains the word, "Treasure".
So, since you are on a computer, "google" it! Come prepared with your challenge answer. That should save your team a good 5-10 minutes!

See you tonight!

Scripture Treasure Hunt

We hope that you will all join us once again for a family-integrated evening of instruction, discussion... and fun! Let's search God's Word for His direction in establishing family devotions...then search high and low for items that will win points for our teams in a challenging Scripture Treasure Hunt.

Many from our chuch family (and others) have enjoyed our family nights in March and April. Here's an idea: invite someone who has not yet come out to join you! But whatever you do, don't miss out on this family-building time as we grow together as God's family, while building up our own families in Him.

NOTE: There will be no Family Night in June. All are encouraged to volunteer to serve in Vacation Bible School. :)

Many hands made light work!

We did it! Nearly one hundred bags prepped and ready to bless our local community. And in the process, we too were blessed. That is the beauty of service to our Wonderful Lord... that we could stand to gain anything considering our lowliness before Him is amazing.

The devotional that Pr. Lee shared was heartfelt and biblically sound. The discussion time was a great blessing to all. How neat it was to have young and "older" alike sharing wisdom from God's Word and from their own walk with the Lord.

Thank you again, CBC family. The Lord is at work in our midst. Plan on coming again next month... and invite someone who has not yet come out! :)

What is the Bread of Life Distribution all about?

This month, our emphasis is on service... both on serving and in training the next generation to serve. What better way is there for us to learn about service than by actually SERVING?

On Friday, we will have our time of elder instruction and discussion. Then we will enjoy refreshments and fellowship as we put together gift bags for members of our community. We will also pray for those who will be receiving the packets... that God would perform His mighty acts through our meager acts of service.

What is in these packets?
A yummy loaf of bread, an attractive invitation to our church, a tract with the Gospel message, and a letter from Pastor introducing them to Jesus, our Bread of Life.

Who will receive them?
Select residential streets in close proximity to the church have been selected for the sake of ease in distributing them. However, if you would like to take some for your neighbors, you have that option.

Are we going to try to try to convince the recipients to come to our church?
No. That is going to be God's work. We are simply going to give them a gift from Calvary with no strings attached. We hope that the items in the packet would draw seekers to our church, but it is not our purpose to engage people in lengthy conversation or convince them of anything.

Are children welcome to join us on the distribution day?
YES! This is terrific practice for them to see just how simple outreach can be. They will witness an invitation, a gift, a word... and the thrill of watching God do His work through clay vessels.

We really want to participate but won't be available on Saturday from 3-4:30.
That is ok! Let us know and you can pick up the number of packets you would like to deliver at your convenience that weekend. Just do so by Sunday as we want the bread to be fresh and yummy!

Please RSVP soon if you have not signed up. We are in the process of ordering all supplies. You can email us or sign up at church in the foyer. See you Friday!