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03 Dec

Pastor's Note - December 3

Can we endure? Life is at times a marathon, at times a sprint. This past year has felt much more like a long, long marathon, requiring much endurance (and maybe at times a little bit of a sprint as well). But as we focused on hope last Sunday, I was reminded once again of the future hope we have, which is ours in the Lord. We have perfection waiting. In Christ, that is not a question at all. God will be more than good to all those who remain in Him. The only question is whether or not we will… read more

26 Nov

Pastor's Note - November 26

In line with our regularly scheduled week of thanks, I’ve was meditating on this prayer of thanks from Paul. I would encourage you to do the same! We may not be imprisoned as Paul was (though we may feel like it if we’re locked up at home), I know as a church we can share in Paul’s sentiments of thanks, and love for his fellow Christians, with whom he is partners in the gospel. May the Lord give us all thanks and love for one another, and his grace this season.… read more

19 Nov

Pastor's Note - November 19

Christmas is right around the corner, and we will soon be in advent season! One of my favorite times of the year. I’m particularly excited this year, as our sermon series will focus on the advent themes of joy, hope, love, and peace – all much-needed in our time. Christmas season is also a great time for traditions of family devotionals and worship, centered the arrival of Jesus Christ. So, I want to recommend some resources to you, that you and your family can use for your own… read more

12 Nov

Pastor's Note - November 12

We’ve got work to do. Specifically, the work of prayer! This is good work – work that unites us in heart and mind to our Father. It is work that restores and rejuvenates. But it is work all the same. And we need to be about this business, because there is much to be done here at CBC. As any church, we have clear mandates from our Lord to be about the business of equipping ministries and ministers, making disciples, and taking the gospel of salvation in Jesus to all those not… read more

05 Nov

Pastor's Note - November 5

As I write this, the election is officially (and predictably) undecided. It looks as though Biden will be our new president, though the Trump campaign is pushing back. Of course, regardless of what happens, Jesus will still be King. Thankfully, I’ve heard that same sentiment and trust from many of you! Regardless of what happens, God is still in control, and Jesus is still on the throne. As disciples of Jesus, we are more than anything citizens of His kingdom. That’s a wonderful… read more

29 Oct

Pastor's Note - October 29

There’s a lot going on these days. The coronavirus pandemic is ongoing, with cases even rising in our area (please see the note sent last week, and please take necessary precautions for yourself and others, especially those in high-risk categories). An election wages on that dominates our news feeds (see the plugs in the CBC Weekly for two helpful resources). More immediately important than all of that, one of our dear brothers, and a spiritual giant among us, Lawrence Friesen, passed on… read more

22 Oct

Pastor's Note - October 22

I was reminded once again that October is “Pastor Appreciation Month.” With that, I’d like to encourage you to appreciate our pastors here at CBC. At CBC, we have two staff pastors, Russ Friesen and myself. But we also have five additional non-staff pastors, normally referred to as elders. We believe that this office of pastor or elder is one and the same, according to the New Testament. Thus, our elders are pastors, and they do the work of shepherds here at CBC. Each of these… read more

15 Oct

Pastor's Note - October 15

Last week’s passage in 1 John was a difficult one, bringing up the reality of those who were a part of the church, but have since gone out from us. When people abandon the Lord, there is always heartbreak and confusion. At our 242 Group on Tuesday, though, we took the opportunity to reflect on those who have remained faithful. Those who stay faithful are encouraging examples to all of us, that abiding in the Lord is possible, and a promise for all who are truly in Jesus. By the grace of… read more

08 Oct

Pastor's Note - October 8

Like many of you that I have spoken to, I was very challenged and encouraged by Russ’ sermon from last Sunday. It was a great opportunity to reflect on what I truly love, and where my affections lie. It also provided an opportunity to reflect on our definition of love. It seems to me there is a very clear difference between the worldly/cultural definition of love, and the biblical definition of love. The world’s definition of love is defined by agreement. If you love me, you will… read more

01 Oct

Pastor's Note - October 1

This week I want to say thank you. Thank you for being the church in a difficult season! Maybe I shouldn’t have been, but I was blown away (pun intended) by how many of you were willing to come in the rain to worship the Lord together. Now, had we known the turn the weather was going to take, we probably wouldn’t have met outside! Glad we got out right in time… That aside, I was encouraged by our church’s desire to worship, even in the mist and rain. Our dedication to… read more

24 Sep

Pastor's Note - September 24

Our world is raging. And rightly so. Sometimes rage, anger, disappointment, discouragement, grief, and lament are the only rational responses to a broken and sinful world. It is why the Psalms and wisdom literature in the Old Testament have plenty examples of grief and despair. Sometimes, it would seem that if you don’t feel some sense anger or despair, then you aren’t really paying attention. So the world is going to continue to rage. In the midst of this lies a great opportunity… read more

17 Sep

Pastor's Note - September 17

Like many of you, I was very grateful to gather together outside last week. I’m thankful to the many that helped set that up, and I’m looking forward to meeting outside again. God has blessed us in the ability to do this. I’m particularly excited, because this week we will take the Lord’s Supper together for the first time since March. That’s the longest I’ve gone without taking communion for a number of years, and I’m sure that’s the same for… read more