canaan baptist church may newsletter july 2013 - food for the soul

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TheThe GGOODOOD NNEWSEWS Of CanaanOf Canaan

Inside thisissue:

A Word From

The Pastor1

MinistrySpotlight

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Sunday School

Lessons4

U p c o m i n gEvents

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Get Connected 5

JULY 2013

The Next Level ContinuesProverbs 11:30 - II Corinthians 9:6-15 - I Corinthians 15:58

A Monthly Publication of the Canaan Baptist Church

Grace and peace unto you!Within your life's routine, have you ever missed a meal? Remember how you feltas the day went on? Did you feel irritable, stomach ached and lacked energy?

As Christians when we miss a day in God's Word, we tend to feel the same wayspiritually. The feelings of being irritable, depressed and/or low on joy reflects inour interactions with others.

Being fed with God's Word, we are able to nourish our minds and spirit. Ourthought patterns are clear and the journey is focused. The more we focus onGod's Word, the more we will desire it and experience a spiritual growth within ourlives. Without His Words, we feel empty and spiritually drained. Hebrews 5:14says "But solid food belongs to those who areof full age, that is, those who by reason of usehave their senses exercised to discern bothgood and evil".

When we attend weekly worship, we believe

that's enough time in the Word. But our bodiescan't live on one meal a week and likewise,our spirit will never flourish on one day a weekin His Word. A steady meal of the Wordprovides the strength needed in our spirit toovercome worldly situations.

Moreover, just as a healthy person feeds himself, a Christian should take in theWord as a centerpiece of the day to be spiritually empowered at all times. Takethe time to read God's Word daily, meditate, and allow God to speak directly toyou. The more we read and understand His Word, the more we are able to handlethe challenges of life.

Are you hungry? Feed on the Word of God by making a commitment to read HisWord daily. Your life will forever be changed and your spirit will thank you for it.True soul food is the Word of God.

Luke 6:21 - "Blessed are you who hunger now, for you shall be filled"

Stay strong!Dr. Christopher Alan Bullock, Senior Pastor

Food for the SoulFood for the SoulFood for the Soul


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Welcome and Greetings

Page 2The GOOD NEWS of Canaan

PublisherCanaan Baptist Church

Editor-in-ChiefDr. Christopher Alan Bullock

EditorMichelle White

Staff

Deirdre Crew

Rodney Davis

Alan HicksAlveretta Mobley

Patricia Risher

Rutha Williams

Canaans Mission StatementAn urban Baptist Church which

serves as a vanguard of liberation,

faith and empowerment through our

Christian witness. Canaans

mission is to do ministry for the

Master through the five-fold

ministries of Discipleship,

Fellowship, Service, Worship and

Evangelism.

Acts 2:42-47

Canaans Core Values

Congregational Intimacy

(1 Corinthians 13:13)

Salvation For The Lost

(St. John 3:16)

Applied Christianity

(James 2:14-20)

Impact the Human Condition

(St. Luke 4:18-19)

Thank you for worshipping with us at Canaan Baptist church. Thecorporate life of this congregation is the true witness of the vitality of our

faith. While the high point of our Christian service is to be found in the

experience of Sunday worship, what we do from Monday to Saturday,

speaks volumes about Canaans commitment and dedication to Christ andour community.

Canaan is a family where all of us are saved sinners hammering out oursalvation under the auspices of Gods amazing grace. We are structured,

but not so structured as to prevent the powerful work of the Holy Spirit to

impact the life of our in-reach and outreach ministries. We areorganized, but not so organized to prevent the organism, which is theChurch, from bearing full life.

We Welcome You!

Dr. Christopher Alan Bullock and First Lady Dr. Debbie Bullock

and the Canaan Baptist Family

The Good News of Canaan is a monthly

publication created to inform and

encourage Canaan friends and family.

Material must be submitted before the

15th of the month preceding each issue.

2013 CELEBRATION OF YOUTH IN

MINISTRY AND WORSHIPAges 2-19

FRIDAY, JULY 12THFRIDAY, JULY 12TH 6:00 P.M.6:00 P.M.Bowling Fellowship at the BowleramaBowling Fellowship at the Bowlerama

THURSDAY and FRIDAY, JULY 25th and 26thTHURSDAY and FRIDAY, JULY 25th and 26th 5:00 p.m.to 9:00 pm5:00 p.m.to 9:00 pm

Youth in Fellowship and Dinner from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.Youth in Fellowship and Dinner from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Youth in StudyYouth in Study Biblical FoundationsBiblical Foundations

FIRST ANNUAL CITYWIDE GOSPEL MUSIC YOUTH CHOIR WORKSHOPFIRST ANNUAL CITYWIDE GOSPEL MUSIC YOUTH CHOIR WORKSHOP

Calling youth musicians, soloists, and choir members fromCalling youth musicians, soloists, and choir members from

Wilmington and Vicinity to participate in this gospel music experience!Wilmington and Vicinity to participate in this gospel music experience!

SATURDAY, JULY 27thSATURDAY, JULY 27th 8:00 am to 3:00 pm8:00 am to 3:00 pm

Youth in Fellowship and StudyYouth in Fellowship and StudyGospel Music Youth Workshop Choir Rehearsal and Outdoor RecreationGospel Music Youth Workshop Choir Rehearsal and Outdoor Recreation

Breakfast and lunch will be servedBreakfast and lunch will be served

SUNDAY, JULY 28SUNDAY, JULY 28thth 8:00 am AND 11:00 am8:00 am AND 11:00 amCELEBRATION OF YOUTH IN WORSHIPCELEBRATION OF YOUTH IN WORSHIP

4:00 pm4:00 pm GRAND FINALE:GRAND FINALE:

CITYWIDE YOUTH WORKSHOP CHOIR CONCERTCITYWIDE YOUTH WORKSHOP CHOIR CONCERTSPECIAL GUEST RECORDING ARTIST - THE RUSSELL DELEGATION


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MinistrySpotlightIn today's Christian culture, many churches have adopted the practice of havingchildren's Sunday school while adults partake inSunday service. However, Canaan has chosen to

take a different path; as a church it believes infully integrating its youth and young adultmembers into its Sunday worship services. The

Youth and Young Adult Ministry is one ofCanaan's most important ministries because it has

the task of molding tomorrow's Christians. Thisministry is very active in the lives of Canaan's youth. At its head, Dr. Debbie

Bullock ensures that Canaan's youth are involved in a diverse array of activities. For

example, taking trips to the Univer-soulCircus when it was in it town or taking theyouth on a trip to Georgia to visit colleges. It involves them in not only religiousactivities, but also those that may seem a bit secular;in other words, it keeps the youths and young adults

rooted in the church while still giving them the abilityto experience worldly events and activities. The Wordsays that you ought to "train up a child in the way he

should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it" (Proverbs 22:6). In this way,Canaan's Youth and Young Adult Ministry has performed the task that all Christians are

obliged; which is following the word of God. So if you take a moment to look atCanaan's Youth and Young Adult Ministry, you will see youth ages 2-19 singing in the choir, serving as ushers, juniortrustees, or seeing them leave on one of the ministry's many field trips. Even at a glance, it is easy to see that this

ministry is at work and that it is doing the work of God. As a congregation, it is essential that we continue to be an

example for our youth members, because one day the youths and young adults among us will become the new Canaan.

SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT SCHEDULE

Worship Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 a.m. & 11 a.m.

Sunday Church School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m.

Wednesdays - (WOW) Worship On Wednesdays

Noon Prayer Fellowship Hour Meal 5-6 p.m. Bible Study - 6 p.m.

*Celebration of Holy Communion - Every 1st Sunday (Both Services)

Canaans 2013 College GraduatesMarcellus Witt, Adrienne Johnson, Joel Coppadge II

Canaans 2013 High School Graduates

And Scholarship Award Recipients

Kenneth Screven, Jr., Natalie Benn, Benjamin Jones, Jr.,Donavan May, Brittany Smith, Shikia Trotter


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Weekly Sunday School Focus

Gods People WorshipStudies in Isaiah, Ezra and Nehemiah

Join us each Sunday at 9:30am for empoweringSunday school lessons

Worshiping in Jerusalem Again (1)

The Temple Restored Dedication of the Temple

Lesson 6 Lesson 7

Key Verse: Ezra 3:11 Key Verse: Ezra 6:16

Supervisors Are Appointed Ezra 3:8-9

Completing and Dedicating the

Temple Ezra 6:13-18

The Foundation is Laid and

Celebrated Celebrating the Feasts Ezra 6:19-22

Fasting and Praying Gifts for the TempleLesson 8 Lesson 9

Key Verse: Ezra 8:23 Key Verse: Ezra 8:28

Commission for a Mission Ezra 7:25-26 A Wealth of Gifts Ezra 8:24-27

Praising God for His Provisions Ezra 7:27-28 Consecrating Our Gifts Ezra 8:28-30

Praying for God's Protection Ezra 8:21-23

July 7

July 21

July 14

July 28

Ezra 3:10-13

Save The DateSave The DateUpcoming Church EventsUpcoming Church Events

3 month view

Christian Education Day July 14

Family, Friends and

Fellowship WeekendJuly 20-21

Youth Day Weekend July 25-28

CBC Family & Friends Cookout August 10

Singles Ministry Day (AM service) August 11

Celebration Day of Recovery (PM Service) August 11

Purnell Seniors Ministry Day August 18

Back-to-School Sunday August 25

Regena Manley Missionary Ministry Day September 8 (3:30 p.m.)

African/Caribbean Latin American Ministry Day September 15

First Family Appreciation Day September 22
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CANAAN BAPTIST CHURCH

3011 New Castle Avenue - New Castle, DE 19720 - 302-654-8818

Office Hours: 9 a.m.4 p.m. (Offices Closed on Saturdays and Sundays)

Fax: 302-654-8819Website: www.canaanbc.org - email: [email protected]

PLEASENOTE

All requests for announcements to be displayed on the

sanctuary screens and outer sanctuary monitors must be

submitted using the approved form for approval by the

Wednesday prior. All announcements requested to be

placed in the monthly newsletter must be submitted for

approval by the 15th of the previous month. Please call thechurch for further information.

CHANGE THE DATE

The Purnell Seniors Ministry Annual Semi-formal Galawill be held on Friday, October 4, 2013 from 6 pm to 10

pm. This change in date has been made in order toaccommodate those church members who are unable to

attend in August due to a conflict with vacation plans. Stay

tuned for additional information.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Canaans Christian Education Ministry invites you to

Vacation Bible School 2013. It will be held from July 15-19th at the Rose Hill Community Center from 6:00 to 7:45pm. Dinner will be served from 5:15 - 6:00.

For additional information and / or to sign up, see Rev.

Sheila Winfrey-Brown or Sis. Anna M. White.

3RD ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC

Please join us for our 3rd Annual Golf Classic Fundraiserto benefit the building fund for the programs andministries of Canaan Baptist Church. This years outingwill be held at the Newark Country Club on August 5,2013. Come out and enjoy an activity-filled day at this

18-hole private golf club.For more information on playing in the tournament or

just to make a donation, please see Bro. KennethWilliams, Bro. Michael Harpe or Deacon Keith Benn.

ALTARFLOWERS

Any individuals interested in beautifying our sanctuary byplacing flowers in the church should contact Sister Jane

Baylor at 302-834-7678.

DO YOU KNOWA SHUTIN

who would like a visitation? Leave a message with the

Church Office654-8818.

ONLINE GIVING

may be the right opportunity for you! Make yourcontribution today ONLINE with FlowPay at

www.canaanbc.org and click on the Donate link. This is agreat way to help your church. Try it today!!

THANKYOU

The Mens Ministry wishes to thank all who helped to

make the annual Mens Weekend a success. A special

thank you to Canaans 9 anointed ministers who blessed

us with a word from each of the Beatitudes.

CANAANFORLIFEWALKFORFITNESS

Family Walk & Exercise. Saturday, July 20th from 9 11am at Glasgow Park (Pulaski Highway & South

College Ave.). Come out for the fun and fellowship as weget fit together.

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