The G N Of Canaan

Inside this issue:

From The Pastor 1

Women’s Convocation 2

Monthly Spotlight 3

Spring Tips 4

Mothers 5

Get Connected 6

M 2014

Committed to God, Church and Community

A Monthly Publication of the Canaan Baptist Church

We Are Grace and peace unto you. We are blessed by God to have the opportunity to make a difference in the life our church, congregation and community! We are grateful to God for those that made our current facilities possible as we embrace the vision of the new facilities to come! We are thankful for God to be able to serve in this great campaign effort and look forward to sharing an equal sacrifice! As our thriving church continues to grow, we are preparing to meet the new and challenging needs with the Arise and Build campaign. One challenge before us now is giving thanks for the blessings God has shared with us. Through prayers, support and financial commitment, we can make this capital campaign a success. We are a team in this spiritual journey and each member is vital in succeeding in this campaign. Beloved, right now, we are energized and gaining momentum as we continue moving forward. Undoubtedly, our partnership with God to enhance this facility to the needs of the church, congregation and community is truly amazing. God is blessing our church and constantly at work around us. We are here because of our faith in God. Not only will He demonstrate His faithfulness in surprising and wonderful ways, but God will accomplish this opportunity on schedule. Won't it be exciting to see what God will do through us in the months ahead? Rejoice, Canaan, and celebrate as we invest in our legacy for future generations to come. The moment has come to step out on faith. God will guide us. The new building will provide a place for the people in our community to hear and respond to the gospel;; engage our youth in a meaningful environment where they can grow in Christ;; provide a safe place for fellowship and community events;; create a counseling and recovery environment that helps many people in times of crisis and difficulty;; and, enhance all ministries in their mission and growth. In closing, I urge each one to continue their commitment wholeheartedly in the Arise and Build campaign. With God, we can succeed together in prayer, faith and fellowship. Let's keep our church in daily prayers, as we seek God's lead. Pray about the vision. Pray to know God's will in this building campaign. Trust God! When we do, God will do his part! We are truly in a great place knowing God. Arise and Build! Dr. Christopher Alan Bullock, Senior Pastor

"...The God of heaven, he will prosper us;; there-­fore we his servants will arise and build." - Nehemiah 2:20 (KJV)

Welcome and Greetings

Page 2 The GOOD NEWS of Canaan

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.

Canaan Baptist Church Women’s Convocation Week May 12-18, 2014

"Women of Faith - Arise and Build" "Therefore encourage one another and build each other up,

just as in fact you are doing." 1 Thessalonians 5:11

i Monday – Tuesday, May 12-13 @ 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 a.m.

“A Call to Corporate Prayer and Fasting”

i Tuesday evening: May 13 Women’s Day Choir Rehearsal @ 7:00 p.m.

i Wednesday evening: May 14

W.O.W. Women’s Bible Study @ 5:30 p.m.

i Thursday evening: May 15 Women’s Day Choir Rehearsal @ 7:00 p.m.

i Friday evening: May 16

Women’s Weekend Worship Service @ 7:00 p.m.

i Saturday: May 17 A Day of Rest!

i Sunday: May 18

8 a.m. & 11 a.m. Women’s Day Worship Services

Canaan Baptist Church Women’s Convocation Week

May 12-18, 2014 "Women of Faith - Arise and Build"

"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing."

1 Thessalonians 5:11

i Monday – Tuesday, May 12-13 @ 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 a.m. “A Call to Corporate Prayer and Fasting”

i Tuesday evening: May 13 Women’s Day Choir Rehearsal @ 7:00 p.m.

i Wednesday evening: May 14 W.O.W. Women’s Bible Study @ 5:30 p.m.

i Thursday evening: May 15 Women’s Day Choir Rehearsal @ 7:00 p.m.

i Friday evening: May 16 Women’s Weekend Worship Service @ 7:00 p.m.

i Saturday: May 17 A Day of Rest!

i Sunday: May 18 8 a.m. & 11 a.m. Women’s Day Worship Services

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All churches take care in their appearance, and most often this occurs from the outside in. At Canaan the Flower Ministry led by Jane Baylor is in charge of ensuring that Canaan’s pulpit is always decorated with flower arrangements. This is no small task. When a pulpit is ready and decorated, it goes a long way towards ensuring that Canaan maintains a certain aesthetic appearance. Flowers decorating the pulpit range in color and in

type, most often they mirror the occasion. Most recently, the members of Canaan were able to see the traditional flowers of Easter on Resurrection Sunday. It is important as a church that we take pride in our appearance ensuring that our sanctuary models on the outside what we hope to accomplish on the inside, that is a sense of order and beauty. This beauty is also shared with the members of Canaan, as the flowers decorating the sanctuary are often distributed after service. The word says in Isaiah 40:8 “the grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.” Though, the Flower Ministry ensures that the Flowers of Canaan are always beautiful, the ministry also helps Canaan’s members to keep in mind that the word of God is everlasting.

And, while outer beauty is important so is inner beauty, more specifically the inner beauty that comes from good health. “…After you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you” ( 1 Peter 5:10).

The Health / Nurses Ministry in Canaan is led by Sis. Betty Mitchell. This Ministry is one that looks after the physical health of Canaan’s members during services. They do all that they can to ensure that members are cared for, whether it be bringing water or offering support. Often times this ministry works behind the scenes. However, the work that they do for the congregation is greatly appreciated. The members of Canaan can rest assured that during service this ministry will take care of physical needs so that spiritual needs can be taken care

of. The ministries of Canaan are vast in number, but it is important to note ministries such as the Health Ministry, as it is a crucial part of the worship experience.

Ministry Spotlight

S E S

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)

Flower Ministry

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Now that spring has sprung, how about taking stock of those resolu ons you made back in January?

Though the New Year inspires good inten ons and plenty of determina on, it’s not uncommon for the bloom to be off the rose come March. Life and work intervene, willpower fades, and many of us end up right back where we started.

A couple of the most popular resolu ons, losing weight and making a commitment to fitness are all too o en sidelined when the season of resolve passes.

Now is the perfect me to dust off your resolu ons and renew your efforts to achieve the goals you were striving for.

With warmer weather and more a er-work daylight to enjoy, the season prac cally begs for outdoor ac vity. Bike rides, long walks, even gardening all burn calories, combat stress, and promote be er health.

It’s also a great me to lighten up at the dinner table. Winter’s heavy, hearty comfort foods can be traded in for fresher, healthier dishes like veggie-laden salads and grilled lean meats.

x Fill up on foods like vegetables, which keep you sa sfied without piling on calories. Try ea ng a low-calorie salad before a meal to help tame your appe te so you eat less overall.

x Eat hot cereal like oatmeal for breakfast. More filling and less caloric than dry cereal, high-fiber hot cereals are also good for your heart.

x Drink green tea, which is calorie-free and contains a substance that research shows may s mulate the body to burn calories.

x Curb cravings by giving in. One square of dark chocolate goes a long way toward sa sfying your sweet tooth, and its an oxidants can help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes.

The Plan An exasperated mother, whose son was always getting into mischief, finally asked him, "How do you expect to get into Heaven?" The boy thought it over and said, "Well, I'll run in and out and in and out and keep slamming the door until St. Peter says, "For Heaven's sake, Jimmy, come in or stay out!"

Women's Day Weekend May 16-17

Women's Day Sunday May 18

Prison Ministry Day June 8

Men's Day Weekend June 14-15

Emma Boardley Hospitality Ministry Annual Day

June 29

Christian Education Day July 13

Vacation Bible School July 14-18

Family, Friends and Fellowship Day July 20

Youth Day Week July 24-28

Upcoming Events 3 month view

Christian Chuckle

Deacons Corner

2014 1st Quarter Update i Jan total visits- 47 i Feb total visits- 58 i Mar total visits- 57 i First Quarter total visits- 177 i Communion administered- 39

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Mothers Day The origin of Mother's Day goes back to the era of ancient Greek and Romans. But the roots of Mother's Day history can also be traced to the UK where Mothering Sunday was celebrated much before the festival saw the light of the day in US. However, the celebration of the festival as it is seen today is a recent phenomenon and not even a hundred years old. Thanks to the hard work of the pioneering women of their times, Julia Ward Howe and Anna Jarvis, that the day came into existence. Today the festival of Mothers day is celebrated across 46 countries (though on different dates– in the US on May 11th this year) and is a hugely popular affair. Millions of people across the globe take the day as an opportunity to honor their mothers, thank them for their efforts in giving them life, raising them and being their constant support and well wisher.

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Get Connected A

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.

S M R S

All single adults are invited to join us for our monthly rap session on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 @ 7pm. Aaron Moore, Pastor of Manna Christian Fellowship will be the speaker for the evening. Please come and fellowship with us. Refreshments will be served.

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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.

F T

Deacon Earl Gardner’s Annual Fishing Trip Saturday, June 14, 2014.

Cost: Adults—$65.00. Children 12 & Under- $30.00. All monies due by June 1, 2014.

Reservations on a first Paid in Full basis. To reserve your seat, -

please contact Clarence Butcher today!

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Nehemiah 2:18

Photo of the Month

Be assured, if you walk with Him and look to Him, and expect help from Him, He will never fail you. –George Mueller