The GOOD NEWS Of Canaan

Inside this issue:

Building the Church

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Arise and Build Important Dates

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Ministry Spotlight

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Sunday School 4

Get Connected 5

APRIL 2014

Committed to God, Church and Community

A Monthly Publication of the Canaan Baptist Church

Grace and peace unto you. In con nuing the movement forward within the Capital Campaign spiritual journey, let's be mindful of our deep commitment to the church's vision for Phase II. This vision requires steadfast faith and ac on on the part of every member of Canaan. Our focus is per nent, purposeful and prevailing with each step we take. The me is here! With this in mind, we must prepare ourselves physically, emo onally, and spiritually as a united congrega on. It is crucial to our goal for the Capital Campaign and the empowerment of our church to do even greater things. We are building for the right reasons with passion and clarity. Canaan is making a difference in the life of the church and community! In addi on, as a healthy and vibrant church, we must con nue to raise the spiritual level of the congrega on with readiness and willingness. This journey has required components of faith, commitment, and sacrifice woven intricately, as it con nues onward to comple on. Embracing a spirit of coopera on and unity has to be present within us all. We must be faithful! Also, the opportunity to grow in spirit and service is upon us. The offering of faithful prayers and support from every member of the congrega on builds faith, works, brotherly love, and unity. Par cipa ng and inves ng in the future of our church, it's legacy, and God's Kingdom, supports the vision as we move forward together. We must trust God! Finally, beloved, building the church requires building us! God is u lizing us to do His will. Understanding the Chris an walk in life is exci ng to know and be a part of. God knows our every need. In our obedience to Him, God will demonstrate His power and grace in unexpected ways. God loves us. All we have to do is remain spiritually commi ed to Him. This commi ed strength will be needed in building the church and building us. It is the key to our success in this Phase II Capital Campaign journey. Stay Strong! Dr. Christopher Alan Bullock, Senior Pastor

".... And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for this good work." - Nehemiah 2:18 (KJV)

Building the Church, Building Us

Welcome and Greetings

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Publisher Canaan Baptist Church

Editor-in-Chief Dr. Christopher Alan Bullock

Staff Deirdre Crew

Alveretta Mobley Alan Hicks Pat Risher

Michelle White Rutha Williams

Canaan’s Mission Statement An urban Baptist Church which serves as a vanguard of liberation, faith and empowerment through our

Christian witness. Canaan’s mission is to do ministry for the Master through the five-fold ministries of Discipleship,

Fellowship, Service, Worship and Evangelism. Acts 2:42-47

Canaan’s 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 Bap st Church. The corporate life of this congrega on is the true witness of the vitality of our faith. While the high point of our Chris an service is to be found in the experience of Sunday worship, what we do from Monday to Saturday, speaks volumes about Canaan’s commitment and dedica on to Christ and our community.

Canaan is a “family” where all of us are saved sinners hammering out our salva on under the auspices of God’s 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 are organized, but not so organized to prevent the organism, which is the Church, from bearing full life.

We Welcome You! Dr. Christopher Alan Bullock and First Lady Dr. Debbie Bullock

and the Canaan Bap st 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.

Upcoming Arise and Build Events

Celebration Sunday / First Fruits Offering April 13th

Reveal Sunday April 27th

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The ministries at Canaan go far beyond the walls of the church and stretch into national organizations. Girl Scouts of

America is a national organization that has for years aided in the growth and maturation of young girls. Here at Canaan the Girl Scout Ministry is led by Linda Broadway. We as a church invest time and effort in our youth and while Girl Scouts of America is a secular organization, they also follow the work that says: “Train up a child in the way [she] should go;; even when [she] is old [she] will not depart from it” (Proverbs 22:6).

Beyond teaching the girls life lessons and leadership skills, this ministry helps prepare the girls for a life of service to others. Here at home, the girls partake in several community service events. Just this past year the girls participated in a program in conjunction with The Ronald McDonald House, in which the group collected boxes of cereal and paper towels. The girls also participated in Rose

Hill’s Health Fair where they helped to set up the booth for juvenile diabetes. These are only a few examples of the group’s activities.

The ministry also immerses its participants in the world surrounding them, enabling each member to see places and do things outside of their communities. For example, they have toured the White House and are currently planning a trip abroad to London and Paris.

Canaan’s Girl Scout ministry is very active and it is important that we support this group and their efforts to “train up young girls in the way they should go.” This group may be a subsection of a national organization, but its mission mirrors that of Canaan. Most of all, it empowers the young women of Canaan, and produces future leaders.

Ministry Spotlight Girl Scouts

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)

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Join us each Sunday at 9:30am — 10:45am for empowering Sunday school lessons

Pastor Bullock in the news

What the Prophets Foretold

Jesus Cleanses the TempleLesson 6Key Verse: Jeremiah 7:11Issues of Exclusiveness Isaiah 56:6-7Issues of IndifferenceIssues of Exploitation, etc.

A Messianic Priest-KingLesson 7Key Verse: John 19:5A Righteous Branch Jeremiah 23:5-6A Priest and King Zechariah 6:9-15The Suffering Priest-King John 19:1-5

The Third DayLesson 8Key Verse: Luke 24:6-7Third Day Restoration Hosea 6:1-3Third Day Resurrection Luke 24:1-8Third Day Skepticism Luke 24:9-12

From Suffering To GloryLesson 9Key Verse: Isaiah 53:5Jesus Suffered in Our Place Isaiah 53:5-8Jesus Fulfilled Scripture Luke 24:25-27Scripture Gives an Understanding Luke 24:44-47

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Apr. 20

Apr. 6

Apr. 13

Mark 11:15-19Jeremiah 7:9-11

“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” ~ 2 Tim 2:15 KJV

Photo of the Month

A smile...the gi they always give!

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Get Connected ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please note that 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 Monday prior. Additionally, all announcements requested to be placed in the monthly newsletter must be submitted for approval by the 15th of the month preceding each issue. Please call the church for further information.

ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT

The Singles Ministry invites all youth and young adults to attend the Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12, 2014 from 12pm—3pm. If any ministry would like to assist, please contact Margaret Boins at 302-983-0575 or any member of the Singles Ministry.

ALTAR FLOWERS

Any individual who is interested in beautifying our church sanctuary and would like to place flowers on the altar to commemorate a special occasion or- just because, please contact Sister Jane Baylor at 302-834-7678.

CANAAN BUSINESS NETWORK FEATURED BUSINESSES

The following businesses are featured for this month. Please support our businesses. For more information, contact Rev. Norman Miller (302)377-7004 or Sis. Nikki Hurd (240)988-1526.

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