SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2014 THANKSGIVING MESSAGE FROM PASTOR TAYLOR It a world such as ours, a world
riddled with violence, sickness,
trouble, sorrow, pain and suffering, it
could be asked, "What have we to be
thankful for?" The normal answer
given is that we should be thankful
because we are still here. To the
believer, our gratitude is not based on
the condition of our world or
dependent upon the things we have or
don't have. However, our gratitude is
founded upon the biblical principle
that to be thankful especially unto the
Lord is a form of worship. Psalm100:5
says "Be thankful unto Him and bless
His name." This is not a request but it
is a command. Thanksgiving is apart
of our worship and our prayer
language.
The world has set aside a day for
everyone to give thanks. Thanksgiving
is a wonder season for family to get
together or for people to show
kindness to those less fortunate.
Many people will receive love,
support, meals, and an outpouring
from others who believe in acts of
charity. All of that is good and is a
part of the works motivated by
faith. However, the real spirit of
"thanksgiving" is ongoing everyday.
Because the Lord is good everyday, his
mercy is everlasting everyday, and his
truth still endures forever, everyday!
So give thanks unto the Lord for He is
good.
SPECIAL York and Northern New Jersey will
present his new book “SOAR”, which
focuses on providing academic
excellence for young African American
boys. He will do a book signing
following both services.
ANNOUNCEMENT GENERAL BAPTIST
CONVENTION OF NEW
JERSEY, INC. ANNUAL
INSTALLATION AND UNITY
SERVICE
Today, CBC will host the Annual
Installation and Unity Service for the
General Baptist Convention of New
Jersey, Inc. A dessert reception will
be held from 4:30pm to 6:00pm with
the service beginning at 6:00pm. The
guest preacher for this occasion will
be Dr. Deforest B. Soaries, Jr., Senior
Pastor of the First Baptist Church of
Lincoln Gardens, Somerset, NJ. Dr.
Guy Campbell, Jr. is the State
President.
MINISTRY MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS “HOMECOMING”/
CELEBRATION OF FRIENDS
AND FAMILY DAY
CBC will observe “Homecoming” and
celebrate Friends and Family Day on
Sunday, November 30th.
What a wonderful time to invite your
friends and family to join you in
worship! Make this a part of your
Thanksgiving celebration.
The Dance Ministry Institute of New
York will be our guests. Also, David
Banks of the Eagle Academies of New
Youth Church for ages 4-13 will be
held in the Fellowship Hall.
Registration will take place in
Fellowship Hall C.
MINISTRY OF DISCIPLESHIP
Prayer and Bible Study –
Thanksgiving Week Schedule
Prayer and Bible Study will be held
on Tuesday, November 25th. Prayer
will begin at 7:00pm followed by
Bible Study at 8:00pm.
Strength at Noon will not be held
on Wednesday, November 26th.
IMPACT Men’s Ministry Bible
Study will not be held on Saturday,
November 29th.
COMMUNITY SAINTS 2050
A.D. MINISTRY
December 7th is the final date to order
the Community Saints 2050 A.D.
Rites of Passage Ministry T-Shirt
featuring the scripture Romans 10:9.
Proceeds from T-shirt sales will be
used to help fund the youth
component of the future CBC Family
Life Center. Please visit the
Fellowship Hall today following both
services. T-shirts ordered last Sunday
will be available for pick up today.
Community Baptist Church of Englewood
224 First Street
Englewood, NJ 07631
Reverend Dr. Lester W. Taylor, Jr., Senior Pastor
November 23, 2014
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ANGEL TREE MINISTRY
18th
2014 marks the
year that CBC has
participated in the Angel Tree
Ministry, a prison fellowship program
that connects parents in prison with
their children through the delivery of
Christmas gifts. Angels will be
available in the Fellowship Hall
beginning today, and on November
30th and December 7th following both
services. Please see flyers in the lobby
bins for more information.
ATTENTION ALL LEADERS:
Please mark you calendars for a
leadership meeting on Monday,
December 15th at 7:30pm. If you are
unable to attend, please email
[email protected]. With the
exception of Deacons, Deaconess,
Associate Ministers and Office Staff,
leaders of CBC Ministries are the
President, Vice President, Secretary
and Treasurer of a ministry. Chaplains
are not required to attend meetings
but may do so if the President of the
ministry desires.
NEW LIFE WOMEN’S
MINISTRY CLOSING SESSION
The New Life Women’s Ministry will
have its closing session on Monday,
December 8th at 7:30pm. The focus
for the evening is on the word LOVE
and Rev. Oglessa Gowder is the guest
speaker for the evening. We hope to
see you there!
MINISTRY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS HALL A TODAY *Christmas Fellowship Senior Luncheon
*Community Saints 2050 A.D. T-Shirt
Sales
*Angel Tree Program Angel Distribution
Tickets are available today following
both services on a first come, first
served basis for the Sarah M. Clark
Mothers Ministry Christmas
Fellowship Senior Luncheon on
Saturday, December 20th from 2:00pm
– 6:00pm. The luncheon will be held
in the Clarence E. Kenner Fellowship
Hall. Please note the luncheon is for
CBC members, ages 65 and up.
If you were a part of the women’s
cruise on October 27-November 1,
please email your feedback to:
[email protected]. Please
include information regarding the
booking process, ship experience,
excursions and suggestions for the
future. Look forward to hearing from
you.
TABLES IN FELLOWSHIP CHRISTMAS FELLOWSHIP
SENIOR LUNCHEON
NEW LIFE MINISTRIES
WANTS TO HEAR FROM
YOU!
DEACONS MINISTRY A Resident Deacon will be in the
office daily to assist the membership
with dire needs and can be reached at
201-500-6001-Wednesday-Samuel
Williams; Thursday-Thanksgiving;
Friday-Paul Thomas. Also, Deacons
Charles Frasier-201-805-2248 and
Franel Milligan-201-805-2249 will be
on hand for the week to make or
receive phone calls and visitations.
Community Baptist Church of Englewood
224 First Street
Englewood, NJ 07631
Reverend Dr. Lester W. Taylor, Jr., Senior Pastor
November 23, 2014
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