The elders met last Thursday for our regular monthly meeting. A couple of things that we would share with you:

As we discussed and voted on at the Family Gathering, we offered our facility to host a Christian homeschool co-op (Southland Academy) for the 26-27 school year. Our offer was contingent upon several items. While Southland was willing to satisfy these items, they were unable to secure parts of the insurance required in the time they had prior to finalizing enrollment for the coming school year, so we will not be able to partner with them at this time. Southland was thankful for our offer and disappointed that they could not get all details in place in time. The elders are thankful for the gracious discussion we had at the Family Gathering, and most of all for your willingness to encourage other believers by sharing the facility God has provided for us.

We finished the book that we had been reading, The Multigenerational Church Crisis, by Bryan Chapell. Because it focused on the challenges the Church faces, it at times seemed somewhat gloomy. However, the book concluded, as it should, with words of hope; “Our hope is not merely optimistic wishing; it is strong confidence that the Lord will continue to bring to completion His plan to disciple the nations until all the world unites in glorifying our Savior. Churches that trust God's promises will rejoice to entrust new generations with this mission of God and will celebrate every opportunity to understand, equip, and resource their future faithfulness.” We pray that CBC will continue to be such a church.

And speaking of hope! It was a joy to welcome Kyle Becerra and Cole Younger to our elder meeting. Their candidacy for eldership was announced at the Family Gathering, and the period leading to our next Family Gathering will be a time of discernment. Kyle and Cole will prayerfully consider their calling to eldership, and we would ask that you pray for Kyle and Cole during this time as well to see where our church is led in this matter.

Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”