canaan december 2014 newsletter - web edition

The GOOD NEWS Of Canaan Inside this issue: A Word From The Pastor 1 Order of Worship 4 Canaan and The Clouds Recap 5 Canaan in the Community 6 Bereavement Policy 7 Know Your Bible 7 Arise and Build Update 7 Get Connected 8 Dcb 2014 Committed to God, Church and Community A Monthly P ublication of the C anaan Bap tist Chu rch " Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us." - Matthew 1:23 (KJV) Grace and peace unto you! 'Tis the season, Saints, to take the time to come together and acknowledge the greatest gift given to all humanity - Jesus Christ. According to John, God gave us His only Son, Jesus, so we could have eternal life. Since God gave us H is best, as Christians, we should give our best to share C hrist with others this season. He is the real reason for the Christmas season. Let's celebrate Him! "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." - John 3:16 (KJV) It is true t hat the heart of Christmas is to spread the good news of the b irth of Jesus, God's only Son. Each day, we mu st continue to bring forgiveness an d hope to all by sharing that wondrous night in the town of Bethlehem, away in a manger, where laid the Savior of the world In addition, as we think of the gift of Jesus this Christmas, remember to promote "Peace on Earth" as the angels spoke of in Luke 2:14. Let's glorify Him this season! "Glory to God in the hi ghest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." - Luke 2:14 (KJV) Therefore, when you think about the true meaning of Christmas, nothing can ever take the place of God's innite love for us. Without His great love, there would have been no gift of salvation to the wor ld to receive. Also, the world as we now it may not be in existence. In short, wh ere would we be? Continued on page 3 The Gift of Giving

canaan december 2014 newsletter - web edition

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