Oct 30
2025
Elder Update from October
The elder retreat was held last Saturday. Mission Southside graciously allowed us to use their facilities for our all-day retreat (as they have in recent years). We appreciate their generosity.
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Growing Gospel Seeds
This past year I've spent a good bit of time reflecting on 1 Corinthians 3:5-9. In these verses we are reminded that the growing of the seed of God's people is not up to any individual but God Himself. The rest of us have small parts to play, whether that be planting or watering the seed (or preparing the soil or fertilizing, to expand the metaphor). And, none of us can accomplish anything on our own.
Keep ReadingElder Update from September
The September elder meeting was held September 24. We always begin our meeting with song and prayer, followed by discussion and prayer for pastoral care of our members and regular attenders. Each of our members and regular attenders are placed in a pastoral care group under one of our elders. These groups may undergo change each year. Groupings for this year are complete.
Keep ReadingDie, Divide, Debate, Decide
On Sunday I made the (hopefully helpful) remark that not all doctrines and matters of theology are equally important. Some particular beliefs are crucial (pun intended) to what it means to be a Christian. Others are not. Understanding this is important, and helps us to maintain the unity the Lord demands of us, while avoiding unnecessary fights and divisions.
Keep ReadingPastoral Care Roster
If you are a member or regular attender of CBC, you should soon receive an email about being placed on one of our elders' "Pastoral Care Rosters." If you are newer you might ask, what is a “Pastoral Care Roster,” and how did I get placed on one? Allow me to explain!
Keep ReadingDesire for Approval
There are many aspects of fear and worry and anxiety - too much to cover in one sermon. One aspect we didn't cover in great detail in last Sunday's sermon was the fear of man, and desire for approval of others. This is a pervasive and pernicious fear, certainly affecting all of us at least to some degree. Consider how subtle and tricky this desire for the approval of others is, and how deceptively selfish it can be.
Keep ReadingAlways More to Learn
One of the reasons I love the study of Scripture and taking time to deeply pore over God's Word is that there is always more to learn and more to ponder. The most familiar passages may feature an angle we had never considered, and very often a new experience in life or new thought might bring fresh application out of an "old" text. Consider Matthew 28:19, a text very familiar to us all.
Keep ReadingOct 23
2025
Sin Affects Us Physically
I mentioned on Sunday that sin in our hearts and minds inevitably affects us physically, and what we do physically affects us spiritually. We could probably find many examples of this. Simply consider how prone you are to sin when you haven't gotten sufficient rest and sleep.
Oct 16
2025
USMB Goals
At the board meetings for Multiply, we were able to spend a few hours talking about the state of missions and the work of Multiply within the United States Mennonite Brethren. A portion of this discussion was led by Aaron Box, who has been the USMB National Director for a little over a year. During this time, Aaron spoke about the goals for our denomination over the next few years, as determined by national leaders. I thought these goals were fascinating and helpful, and wanted to pass them along to you, with a few of my own thoughts.
Oct 9
2025
Engaged In the Work of Missions
We have supported our missionaries well, and have been privileged to send out some of our own on the mission field. But we need more CBCers to go set foot on foreign soil and see the work of missions up close. Something different happens when you see for yourself where the gospel needs to break through.
Oct 2
2025
Sunday School Snapshot
This Sunday we begin a new round of Sunday School classes! Here's a little snapshot of what to expect in each.