Hello Brothers and Sisters,
Check for weather related CBC
cancellations...
In the event of weather related
cancellations for CBC services and events, we will put announcements on
the CBC website (www.calvarybiblechurch.net),
as well the Christian radio station "Sound of Life" 89.3 FM, and WHUD
100.7 FM. The radio station websites will list our announcements as
well.
Checking Your List...
Except for a few exceptions (you
really well-prepared people out there), most us us have plenty of things
still on our "to do" list before Christmas. In the midst of all the
busyness, I'd like to suggest a few things that may not be on your list,
but should not be overlooked. They are listed here in no particular
order.
1) Be loving to your spouse
2) Be patient with fellow shoppers
3) Be honest with God
4) Share the good news with someone who is not a believer
5) Embrace the joy of the Lord through surrender and thanksgiving
6) Help someone in need
7) Read your Bible
8) Exercise faith in place of fear
May God help us to honor Him as we celebrate His great Gift this
Christmas. And, make sure you are checking the right list.
Love in Christ,
Pastor Dan
P.S. Happy shoveling :-)
"In him was life, and
that life was the light of men." John 1:4
This Weekend...(all
activities are as scheduled unless otherwise announced)
Friday:
Teen Christmas Party 7:00-9:00 pm.
Prizes, food, games, bring a friend! Bring a wrapped gift- can be funny,
old (something from the attic) or serious, but not expensive, for gift
exchange game. Watch for email announcement of potential change due to
weather.
Saturday: Christmas
Concert rehearsal for all involved 4pm.
Sunday: Worship
Services: 8:30 am and 11:00 am. We will celebrate the Lord's Supper at
the close of each service.
Sunday: Sunday School
Classes for all ages. The adult class is studying "Honor God With All
You Have" Biblical principles related to "all out for God" living of
your personal life, business life, relationships, finances and
abilities, led by a group of men who will take turns teaching.
Sunday School teen
class: the boys and girls are in a combined class meeting at the grange-
leaving CBC 9:45 am.
Sunday: Teen Christmas cookie
baking. 12:30 pm-3:30 pm at the Rudolf's.
What's Coming...
Wednesday Dec. 24: Candlelight Christmas Eve Services 5:00 and 7:00PM.
Sunday Dec. 28 Dr. Mike Leary will
be preaching in both services. Mike serves with "Christian Embassy" a
unique and strategic ministry to UN diplomats.
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Monday Dec. 29
College Age Christmas Party at CBC 7:30PM.
Wednesday Dec. 31: New Year's Eve Service 7:00 pm. Come for a
night of praising the Lord in song and personal testimonies, and the
always anticipated "Body of Believers" 2008 year in pictures slide show.
Mon-Fri Jan. 5-9 ALL CHURCH NEW YEAR PRAYER NIGHTS 7:00-8:15PM
each night. We will have a different focus for prayer each night. Join
us as many nights as you can!
Monday - church and ministry leaders, direction of the
church- facilities, finances, etc.
Tuesday - church ministries: men's, ladies', youth, etc.
Effective outreach and discipleship.
Wednesday - Families, marriages, parenting, youth concerns.
Thursday - Our nation, government officials, national issues,
national revival.
Friday - Missions and our missionaries, the church around the
world.
Fri- Sun Jan. 16-18: Teen Snow Camp at Word of Life.
Sunday Jan. 25
Servant Team Meeting for all ministry leaders. 2:30 pm.
Saturday Jan. 31
Dickens dinner. Sign up to be host or a guest.
Christmas Offering...
The Christmas offering will be applied to the Helping Fund so
that we are able to minister to those in financial need in the coming
months. Consider giving a special gift. Those of you who have the white
envelope boxes can use your designated envelope, otherwise write
"Christmas Offering" on one of the blue envelopes located in the pocket
on the back of the chairs in the sanctuary.
Christmas Caroling at Rockefeller Center report...
Last Saturday afternoon 24 people piled in two vans and left from
the church for the annual ministry trip to Rockefeller Center. Once
downtown, the group split up to find supper, and then met at the tree
around 7:00 pm. We were joined there by almost 20 more CBC'ers who
traveled down on their own. As the singing began the size of the group
swelled as passers-by stopped to sing along. At one point the singing
was stopped and the "choir members" each held up letters to spell out
the words "His Name Emmanuel God with Us". For several long seconds all
foot traffic was halted on that side of the tree as the crowd was parted
"Red Sea-esque" so that a picture could be taken. After an hour of
singing Christmas carols and handing out over 500 Christmas tracts, the
choir disbanded for another year. We pray that the Word of God shared
that night will go to many parts of the world as well as throughout
tri-state area. Thank you to brother Jose V. for organizing another
terrific event for the CBC body.
Prayer...
Pray for the college students finishing papers, projects, taking
finals, and traveling home. Pray for God's strength to finish strong,
both academically and spiritually.
Pray for Charles Anderson as he continues to recover from illness, he
came home from the hospital on Wednesday.
Congratulations...
To Chuck Beel Jr. graduating from Pace University.
Prayer Chain for 2009...
If you would like to be on the prayer chain (receive and pass on
emergency prayer requests) please sign the list in the back of the
auditorium or contact Ariane Rudolf (962-9742). Even if you were on past
lists, you must sign up to be on the new list for 2009.
Want help in understanding your Bible?
Here's a great Christmas gift Idea for those seeking to have
a better understanding of the Bible. If you do not have good Bible
commentary (the notes of others who have studied the Bible) in your
home, this is a tool I would recommend: The Bible Knowledge Commentary
(2 volumes- OT and NT) edited by Walvoord and Zuck. $40. Go to
christianbook.com.
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PASTOR
DAN 
