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The GOOD NEWS Of Canaan
Inside this issue:
A Word From The Pastor
1
Arise & Build Update
2
Meet the Ministers
3
Job Posting 4
Its Getting Hot 5
CBC Bereavement Policy
6
One Hour of Prayer
6
Plug In & Get Connected
7
JULY 2015
Committed to God, Church and Community
A Monthly Publication of the Canaan Baptist Church
" Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found
faithful"
-1 Corinthians 4:2
Grace and peace unto you! As Christians, we must understand that
"tithing" - the setting aside of one "tenth" of our income, does
not constitute the only requirement for stewardship. It is only a
part of the broader principles of "stewardship." While Christian
Stewardship is acknowledging that we are accountable to God for all
we are and all that we have, we must also demonstrate its value
through prayer, worship, offering, and service. He is the Creator
and true owner of all. We are merely caretakers. Using scripture as
our guide, it is our Christian duty to embrace "tithing" as a
practice that becomes a privilege which results in a blessing from
God.
By definition, "Tithing" is God's appointed way for our
accounting for our money. The "tithe" is an organized principle
upon which our spiritual response to the Law of "Stewardship" may
express itself. It is God's appointed and, should be, our accepted
acknowledgement. God distinguishes and stipulates positively, the
ratio by which we must, if we are obedient to the scriptures,
acknowledge our "stewardship" of money. "Tithing" applies to all
our income. "Stewardship" applies to all our human possessions.
Additionally, we should cease to think and speak of giving the
"tithe," for we can not give that which is not ours. God has never
surrendered the "tithe" and never shall. It is His, but, He
entrusts it in our hands. It has never been and never shall be ours
to give. We have it only in trust. As stated in Leviticus 27:30,
"all the "tithe" of the land is the Lord's." If we withhold it, it
will be misused. If we "tithe" for personal needs, we are being
dishonest. And every responsible person will handle honestly that
which belongs to others. But, when it comes to that which is God's,
we seem to feel no moral obligation whatsoever. Those
inconsistencies cannot be harmonized.
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Stewardship Expressed in Tithing
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Welcome and Greetings
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Thank you for worshipping with us at Canaan Baptist Church. The
corporate 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 and our community.
Canaan is a family where all of us are saved sinners hammering
out our salvation 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 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 Baptist Church 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.
The GOOD NEWS of Canaan
Publisher Canaan Baptist Church
Editor-in-Chief Dr. Christopher Alan Bullock
Newsletter Staff Deirdre Crew
Alan Hicks
Alveretta Mobley
Pat Risher
Rutha Williams
Canaans Mission Statement An 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)
The Good News of Canaan is a monthly publication created to
inform and encourage Canaan friends and family. Submissions for the
publication must be submitted before the 15th of the month
preceding each issue.
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To date- $1,103,751 in total pledges committed out of a
Total Pledge Goal of $1,500,000 (74% of our Pledge
Goal).
Contributions received for the Month of April (As of
5/31/15 MTD) were $40,797. Praise God. AN ALL
TIME HIGH!!
Cumulative Arise & Build Contributions received
through the month of April are $342,091 (31% of
amount pledged).
Cumulative Youth Contributions received through the
month of April are $3,172.
Reminder The Arise & Build Leadership Team will be available
the 1st Tuesday after the 1st Sunday each month to address any
questions about the campaign that you may have.
Arise & Build Updates As of May 31, 2015
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In Matthew 23:23, it teaches by approval and inference that
those who seek the will of God, will consider the "tithe" to be
legal, but neglect the more important aspects of the law of
justice, mercy and faithfulness. This is not the mindset Jesus
wants. Accordingly, Jesus is saying "I do not censure you for
keeping the Law of the "tithe," I commend you for it; for ye ought
to have done this. I censure you for leaving the other undone." It
is clear from this that Jesus commends "tithing" and if He commends
for once, He does it for always. In closing, as stewards of Jesus
Christ, we must not only "tithe" of our financial resources, but we
must remain committed to building the Kingdom of God. Acknowledge
God by trusting in Him. He will bless our obedience and
faithfulness. When we give of ourselves to be shaped by God's love,
we carry out His Will by sharing generously the gifts and blessings
bestowed upon us. Remember God owns it all! Stay Strong! Dr.
Christopher Alan Bullock, Senior Pastor
Stewardship ~ from page 1
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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)
Good News Of Canaan (GNOC): Tell us about your call to the
ministry. MJ: I was called to the gospel ministry to preach and
serve God shortly after Pastor Bullock came to Wilmington in 1990.
Upon prayer and examination, I delivered my trial in October 1990
at the Eighth Street Baptist Church and was ordained by Pastor
Bullock in November 1996.
GNOC: Whats your passion for ministry? MJ: My calling and
passion for ministry centers on studying, teaching and preaching
Gods word. In my early years, I served in the capacity of ministry
leader to singles and young adults. In later years, my passion for
ministry expanded to aiding the local church service through the
use of information technology. GNOC: How is it serving with Pastor
Bullock to help him carry out Gods vision for Canaan? MJ: Canaan
Baptist Church is very special to my heart as I am one of Canaans
core planters and the only one that served in the ministerial
capacity. More than twelve years young, Canaan continues to
exponentially grow through impacting the human condition as a
testament to Christs lordship in all our lives.
Rev. Michael James
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Good News Of Canaan (GNOC): Tell us about your call to the
ministry. SJ: I was called into the Ministry in Vilseck Germany in
1997. God had to move me across the seas in an unfamiliar place, so
I could completely hear HIS voice. Being the youngest of nine
siblings and growing up in a home with a GOD Fearing mother made it
easy for me to depend on others faith and not my own. However, life
experiences quickly bought me back
to my spiritual foundation and the answer to my familys prayers
(TO GOD BE THE GLORY). Im a true believer of the POWER OF PRAYER
because Im a product of it! Therefore, Im called to minister and
tell others, Sing unto the LORD; for he hath done excellent things.
(Isaiah 12:5a)
GNOC: Whats your passion for ministry? SJ: My passion is
spreading the GOOD NEWS of JESUS CHRIST especially to the youth!
Its no greater pleasure I have in life than to help with the
spiritual development of GODs little ones. Helping them with
building their spiritual foundation is truly a blessing to me.
Proverbs 22:6 states: Train up a child in the way he should go: and
when he is old, he will not depart from it. Its my desire and
passion that every child that I come in contact with knows that
they are FEARFULLY and WONDERFULLY made. So they will know who they
are and not who the world would have them to be.
GNOC: How is it serving with Pastor Bullock to help him carry
out Gods vision ?
SJ: OH my.. How can I put this in words? Pastor Bullock and
First Lady Debbie have truly been a blessing to me. God has blessed
Pastor Bullock with a vision that will impact many of lives and Im
ecstatic to be a servant in the LORDs vision. Assisting in the
vision of the LORDs means that Im living out my purpose. I believe
GOD will direct our paths and connect us spiritually together with
others to accomplish HIS plans here on earth. So, simply Im not
just assisting the Bullocks with the vision but the Bullocks are
supporting me with living out my purpose in life.
CANAAN BAPTIST CHURCH
DATA ENTRY CLERKS PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Four (4) Openings Work an average of 8 hours per month
Additional hours may be required Hourly rate - $8.25 / hour DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE
FOLLOWING:
General: Assist with data entry to ensure that membership and
financial contribution data input is current in the church database
Review data to ensure accuracy Prepares timely reports for the Team
Leader to ensure data entry and data changes are processed
correctly Perform other data entry duties as assigned
Additional Requirements:
Must maintain confidentiality of information received for input
Active Canaan membership status Must be reliable, timely and
dependable Must be detail oriented and well organized Must have
good communication skills Able to follow standard operating
procedures Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner Possess
a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism Good
general office skills, including computer knowledge (Word, Excel,
etc.
Please submit your
interest in the
position to the
Church Office
by July 15, 2015
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Tips for Preventing Heat-Related Illness Drink more fluids,
regardless of your activ-
ity level. Dont wait until youre thirsty to
drink. Warning: If your doctor generally
limits the amount of fluid you drink or has
you on water pills, ask him how much you should drink while
the weather is hot.
Dont drink liquids that contain alcohol or large amounts of
sugarthese actually cause you to lose more body fluid. Also,
avoid very cold drinks, because they can cause stomach
cramps.
Stay indoors and, if at all possible, stay in an
air-conditioned
place. If your home does not have air conditioning, go to
the
shopping mall or public libraryeven a few hours spent in air
conditioning can help your body stay cooler when you go back
into the heat. Call your local health department to see if
there
are any heat-relief shelters in your area.
Electric fans may provide comfort, but when the temperature
is
in the high 90s, fans will not prevent heat-related illness.
Taking
a cool shower or bath, or moving to an air-conditioned place is
a
much better way to cool off.
Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
NEVER leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle.
Although any one at any time can suffer from heat-related
ill-
ness, some people are at greater risk than others. Check
regularly
on:
Infants and young children
People aged 65 or older
People who have a mental illness
Those who are physically ill, especially with heart disease
or high blood pressure
Visit adults at risk at least twice a day and closely watch them
for
signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Infants and young
chil-
dren, of course, need much more frequent watching.
Limit your outdoor activity to morning and evening hours.
Cut down on exercise. If you must exercise, drink two to
four
glasses of cool, nonalcoholic fluids each hour. A sports
beverage
can replace the salt and minerals you lose in sweat.
JOIN US for our
impactful classes each
Sunday at 9:30 am until 10:45
am. Our varied classes offer
children, youth and
adults a chance to
learn more about the
bible and discuss
questions in an age
appropriate setting.
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Procedures for reporting the death of a family member
1. During normal business hours, notify the Canaan church office
of the death of your loved one. The office staff will then
contact:
Pastor Bullock, Deacon and Bereavement Ministry Leaders
2. A Bereavement Team will be notified and assigned (by
proximity)
3. Team leader will contact the family to make arrangements for
visitation
4. Team leader informs the family to contact the church office
for any funeral arrangements or other assistance
5. Decisions concerning funerals or funeral related matters are
to be made exclusively by the Pastor or the Chairman of the Deacon
Board.
Membership benefit privileges can be made if the deceased was an
active(regularly in attendance and a financially contributing)
member of the church
Nights, Weekends, or Holiday Calls When the Canaan church office
is closed, call the following: Chairman of the Deacon Board Deacon
Earl
Green at: (302) 584-6936 Chairman of the Pastoral Care
Bereavement
Ministry Rev. Paul Wilson at: (302) 325-0403
Canaan Baptist Church Office (302) 654-8818
Canaan Bereavement Ministry Policy
-For Future Reference; Bereavement Ministry Policy
information is permanently available on the church website
under
the Five-Fold Ministries page. Our website address:
canaanbc.org
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Why Tithe? - 33 reasons why...
1. Because the Bible teaches it. 2. Because Jesus commands it.
3. Because Abraham, Jacob, and other good men did it. 4. Because
the New Testament Christian did more than
"tithe," I should not do less. 5. Because it saves my
self-respect. 6. Because it removes uncertainty from my giving. 7.
Because it is business like. 8. Because it is simple and easy to
calculate. 9. Because it sets a good example. 10. Because no less
would express my appreciation for
my Church and Pastor. 11. Because if practiced by half of our
people it would
enable our Church to meet all of its obligations. 12. Because if
all our people would do it we could
enlarge our Missionary work. 13. Because it provides for our
Church expenses. 14. Because it dignifies the finances of our
Church. 15. Because it would do away with questionable money
raising schemes. 16. Because it would enable us to give more
time to
deeply spiritual work in our Church. 17. Because it would enable
our Pastor to do his work
without being constantly tormented about money matters.
18. Because it takes the pain out of giving. 19. Because it
increases one's spiritually. 20. Because it keeps God in my
thought. 21. Because it makes me a partner with God. 22. Because it
makes my business a sacred thing. 23. Because it keeps religion
first in my plans. 24. Because it makes me more careful with the
other
nine tenths of my income. 25. Because I have tried it many years
and it has been a
great blessing and joy. 26. Because it increases Church and
prayer meeting
attendance. 27. Because all "tithers" I know are happy people.
28. Because it makes handling Church finances a
pleasure instead of a pain. 29. Because it promotes good
business methods. 30. Because it helps me get out of debt when I
thought I
was bankrupt. 31. Because it saves me from covetousness. 32.
Because it is the only plan that God has approved
and promised to bless. 33. Because I love the Lord.
- One Hour Of Prayer- Wednesdays in
June, July and August 6 pm In the Canaan Sanctuary
W.O.W will resume the 1st Wednesday in
September)
Remembe
r
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Date Night Out
CBC Marriage Ministry Date Night Fellowship
Where: Big Fish Restaurant Water Front When: Friday, July 31,
2015 Time: 6:45 p.m.
For more information see Ministry Chairs- Revs. Chuck and Collen
Johnson
Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall
cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. Genesis 2:24
Join a Ministry Today!
Canaan Baptist Church welcomes and encourages each member to get
involved in at least one of the ministries we offer at Canaan. To
join one of our ministries see our website for our list of
ministries and contact information for your ministry of
interest.
Ice Cream Social
The Sisters of Canaan Womens Ministry will have a Meet and Greet
Ice Cream Social here at Canaan:
Friday July 10th 5:307:30 p.m.
Sunday Church School
JOIN US for our impactful classes each Sunday at 9:30 am until
10:45 am. Our varied classes offer children, youth and adults a
chance to learn more about the bible and discuss questions in an
age appropriate setting.
Arise and Build
There is still time to complete an Arise and Build pledge card
so that your name can be added to the wall of recognition. Pick up
a pledge card at the Wall of Recognition today.
Plug InGet Connected
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NEW LOOK CBN HAS A
NEW LOOK
GET PLUGGED IN AT CANAAN
NEW LOOK CBN HAS A
NEW ONLINE DIRECTORY - NEW FEATURES
Easier to Navigate - Updated Listings
Visit Our ONLINE DIRECTORY at CANAANBC.ORG
Canaan Business Network / Directory of Businesses
Is Your Business Invisible?
Become a member of the
Canaan Business Network.
One of the best ways to increase the number of cli-
ents, customers or sales leads you get, is to make
sure you are as visible as possible.
We can promote your business Join Today!
CANAAN BUSINESS NETWORK
For more information, contact Rev. Miller
(302)377-7004 or Sis. Hurd (240) 988-1526.