Palm Sunday Dinner was Great!

Nearly 500 people turned out for the event. We enjoyed a great program, complete with readings, baptisms, and food! A great start to Easter week. 

Please join us at the Easter Picnic at CBC this Saturday, starting at 10:30 AM. There will be egg hunts, games, bounce houses, and CBC Families will be grilling hot dogs to raise money for their ministry!

Palm Sunday Dinner

We can't wait for the dinner on Sunday to kick off the Easter events. I hope you reserved a spot, because we are maxed out! Response was overwhelming, so we expect to be full and then some. If you didn't RSVP or otherwise itching to spend time with fellow CBCers, please come to the Easter picnic on Friday, April 3, starting at 10:30 AM. There will be egg hunts, games, and CBC Families will be selling hot dogs to raise funds for their ministry.

 

With the great response to the Thanksgiving BBQ and the Palm Sunday event, we should do this more often!

Spread the Word CBC for March 26

What great week of weather! I hope it continues through Easter weekend.

Here's what was noteworthy this week:

We were able to send financial assistance to Agape Flights, the American Red Cross, World Vision, and Compassion International totaling $27,147. Thank you, CBC church family, for your generous support to our CBC Emergency Relief Fund for Haiti.

Here's what's happening this weekend:

Men's Breakfast is tomorrow from 8 AM to 9 AM. We will hear the story of one our men who had a near-death experience as a police officer. Come early to visit.

CBC will be selling La Mai coffee at church. We will be selling La Mai for $10 per 16-oz bag, both whole bean and ground. All proceeds go to supporting HOPE and its partner, Rahab Ministries, in its efforts to fight child prostitution in Thailand. This Sunday is the last Sunday of this promotion.

The Palm Sunday event is Sunday, March 28, at 5:30 PM. Dinner, music, baptisms, and fellowship. There's no cost to attend, but donations are appreciated. Childcare is provided. There will be no Good Friday service this year.

Registration for the Women's Weekend, April 23-24, (FKA Women's Retreat) will continue Sunday. Information has been posted to the website.

Here's what's coming up next at CBC:

Our annual Easter Picnic is Saturday, April 3. There will be games, an egg hunt, and CBC Families will be selling hot dogs to raise funds for their ministry.

Easter Services will be at 6:45, 8:30, 10, and 11:30 AM. There will be no Sunday School for kids during the first service. There will be Sunday School for kids birth through Kindergarten only during the other services. The sunrise service will be outside, so bring a blanket, lawn chair, umbrella, and anything else for the outdoors.

Baby Dedications are April 18. Call the church to reserve a spot.

The Women of Faith conference is August 20-21 and we've got a deal on tickets. Go here for info.

Thank you

Thank you, CBC church family, for your generous support to our CBC Emergency Relief Fund for Haiti. We were able to send financial assistance to Agape Flights, the American Red Cross, World Vision, and Compassion International totaling $27,147.

CBC Riders Saturday Breakfast Ride Canceled

The weather forecast has all the elements that make a "ride" miserable i.e. NW wind, temps falling to the 30's and 60+% chance of rain.  In view of all this, the ride is canceled.  However it is still  "in the can" and available at a later date.

 

In its place – Next Saturday, the 27^th – you are invited to attend the Men's Breakfast at Crossroads Bible Church starting at 08:00 AM in Double Oak.  Good food and fellowship and depart by  09:00 AM.  We will then go to the Coppell Police Motorcycle Competition held at the Andy Brown Park in Coppell to view teams from all over the US compete through obstacle courses.  There will be exhibitors and activities for kids as well – a family event – that will happening until 2:00 PM.

 

So come on down and support our men in blue who stand to defend your family every day.  Someone may not get this message, so I will be at the church

parking lot and accompany anyone to breakfast at the Village Grill in Highland Village.

 

Thank you for your understanding and my concern for your safety.

Spread the Word CBC for March 19

Looks like there might be snow in tomorrow's forecast. Hopefully, Easter weekend weather will be enjoyable. I'm still recovering from the time change!

Here's what was noteworthy this week:

Information on the Women's Weekend (FKA Women's Retreat) has been posted to the website.

Here's what's happening this weekend:

CBC Riders have a trip tomorrow. Get more info on this event and others here.

CBC Families have a social event tomorrow night. Check out CBC Families here.

The Missions Board will be serving Missions Meals on Sunday to raise funds for CBC-supported missions. The main dish is Chicken Parmesan. Eat at church or get it to go.

Registration for the Women's Weekend (FKA Women's Retreat) will start Sunday.

Here's what's coming up next at CBC:

Our annual Easter Picnic is Saturday, April 3. There will be games, an egg hunt, and CBC Families will be selling hot dogs to raise funds for their ministry.

Easter Services will be at 6:45, 8:30, 10, and 11:30 AM. There will be no Sunday School for kids during the first service. There will be Sunday School for kids birth through Kindergarten only during the other services. The sunrise service will be outside, so bring a blanket, lawn chair, umbrella, and anything else for the outdoors.

The Palm Sunday event is March 28. Dinner, music, baptisms, and fellowship. There's no cost to attend, but donations are appreciated. Childcare is provided. There will be no Good Friday service this year. RSVP online here.

Baby Dedications will return April 18. Call the church to reserve a spot.

The Women of Faith conference is August 20-21 and we've got a deal on tickets. Go here for info.

Coffee for HOPE this Sunday

Sunday the 21st and Sunday the 28th only, CBC will be selling La Mai coffee at church.  We will be selling La Mai for $10 per 16-oz bag, both whole bean and ground. All proceeds go to supporting HOPE and its partner, Rahab Ministries, in its efforts to fight child prostitution in Thailand.

The La Mai Coffee Story

La Mai is an organic, fairly traded coffee that is bringing hope to the people of northern Thailand. Farmers who once grew opium poppies and were central to the drug trade, now grow high quality coffee beans instead. Through a local growers cooperative, HOPE World Partnerships pays above Fair Trade prices for these beans giving the farmers a living wage.

La Mai beans are then shipped directly to the US and roasted with care in small batches. This captures the unique regional flavors and produces a great tasting cup of coffee. La Mai Coffee is sold whole bean or freshly ground with wholesale profits going back to Thailand to fight child prostitution.

Girls as young as 10 years old are being sold into the sex trade ­ often by their parents. Through local partners like Rahab Ministries, HOPE helps rescue these girls educating them for a better future while working with families of even younger girls so they never get involved. With partnerships operating in 35 countries through relief, development, micro-enterprise and income generation HOPE World Partnerships is changing the lives of the poorest of the poor. 

The need for perserverance

I've been teaching through the book of Hebrews this last 10 months. It's taking nearly a year to work through the book, but I have really enjoyed the study and my personal study in this amazing book. The intent of the author is to encourage the readers to not give up...even if things get tough. The reward ahead is worth the struggle. Keep going, it will be worth it.

In chapter 10 the author encourages his readers to "keep climbing!" Here are his words, "So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised." This same word appears again in chapter 12:1, "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us."

Between these two verses and the encouragement to "keep climbing" is chapter 11. This chapter is what has been called the "faith hall of fame." It's the list of men and women who persevered in their faith. It's the story of those who made it to the top and stuck their flags in the top of the mountain. Chapter 11 is a chapter that makes this simple declaration- others have done it, you can too...keep going!

This morning I was talking with a friend about what a "mature" Christian looks like and we both agreed that it's not a matter of age or knowledge. It's a person committed to the Lord regardless of the terrain. Yes, there are difficult days in each life, but there are also wonderful days of just sitting at the beach watching the sunset. Life is full of blessings, trials, friends, and the things everyone must go through. The difference is evident by those who continue to climb toward the peak regardless of the challenges. It's simply a matter of perseverance. Keep going! Others have made it to the top, you can too.

-Pastor Mike

HS Camp-out Postponed

Just wanted to let you all know that we’re POSTPONING the camp-out at Crossroads that we had scheduled for this evening. Turns out that only 9 people would be able to attend, and we all know that’s not enough to have a really good game of capture the flag. So, we’re looking at a date in mid-May where more students can be a part of it.

However, we are going to invite EVERYBODY over the Brent’s house tonight from 7 to 10PM to hang out. Sure, we need to finish off the remaining pies from Pi Day. Sure, there will be Wii “Mario & Sonic’s Vancouver Winter Olympics.” Sure, there will be hanging out on the patio with the new fire pit fully operational. Sure, there will be a trampoline.

CBC Riders Opening Ride

Opening ride for the season is this Saturday, the 20th. We're going to Dublin for the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. This will be a 235-mile ride with several stops including Granbury and Hico.

Plenty of variety of roads to tune your riding skills so plan on it.

Jesus Walks on Water

My 5yo did the neatest craft in Sunday School yesterday.

When I cam to pick him up, he proudly showed me a 1-liter bottle filled a quarter of the way will blue water. Taped to one side of the bottle was an image of Jesus, placed at the top of the water line. When you look through the bottle, across the way you can see Jesus walking on the water. Pretty cool!

He asked if I wanted to see a storm, shook the bottle, and showed me Jesus walking on the stormy seas.

What a neat craft! I'll try to get a pic I can post later.

Spread the Word CBC for March 12

A bit windy, but sunny today! Next week is Spring Break, so there will be no weekday classes at CBC.

Here's what was noteworthy this week:

The number of fans of the CBC Facebook page have swelled to nearly 400. Connect here.

One of CBC's supported missionaries wrote about missions weekend in their most recent newsletter.

Here's what's happening this weekend:

CBC Riders have a trip tomorrow. Get more info on this event and others here.

Daylight Saving is March 14. That's this Sunday! Spring forward one hour at 2 AM.

Here's what's coming up next at CBC:

The High School group has some great fellowship activities planned for spring break. Check them out here.

Our annual Easter Picnic is Saturday, April 3. There will be games, an egg hunt, and CBC Families will be selling hot dogs to raise funds for their ministry.

Easter Services will be at 6:45, 8:30, 10, and 11:30 AM.

The Palm Sunday event is March 28. Dinner, music, baptisms, and fellowship. There's no cost to attend, but donations are appreciated. Childcare is provided. There will be no Good Friday service this year. RSVP here.

Baby Dedications will return April 18. Call the church to reserve a spot.

The Women of Faith conference is August 20-21 and we've got a deal on tickets. Go here for info.

CBC Spring Break: FELLOWSHIP WEEK!!!!

Tuesday Night, March 16: 6:30—7:30PM

Dinner at the Village Grill. Show up, order, pay and hang out (if you’re not driving, make sure to be dropped off/picked up on time).

Wednesday Night, March 17—Thursday Morning March 18.

Camping Out @ CBC.
You can begin to set up your tent (yes, you need to bring your own—you might want to make arrangements with friends who have one if you don’t) anytime on Wednesday starting after lunch (guys set up tents on the east side of the south parking lot, girls on the west. The building will be open for showers/restrooms ONLY). Eat dinner before you come, and we’ll get doughnuts for breakfast, and the camping out starts at 9PM. We have to be cleaned up and packed and outta here by 9AM. So, DRESS WARMLY (it’s supposed to be a chilly 45 degrees that night), have enough warm bedding, and we’ll hang out, play capture the flag, etc. (In case of inclement weather, we’ll just “lock-in” at CBC).
YOUR PARENTS MUST CONFIRM WITH BRENT THAT YOU’RE SPENDING THE NIGHT VIA FACEBOOK, E-mail, or TEXT MESSAGE OR YOU CANNOT SPEND THE NIGHT and have to leave the campsite by 11:30PM.

Thursday Night, March 18

Plan something for your family to spend time together (and your family can do something with other families if you want!).

Friday afternoon, March 19

Movie afternoon at AMC Theatres Highland Village.
(exact showtime TBA due to they won’t release next Friday’s schedule until next week). We’re going to see Bounty Hunter (PG-13) starting Gerard Butler and Jennifer Aniston.

CBC Riders: Dates for Upcoming Rides

March 9^th - Tuesday

Spring is here with temps in the 60's and the forecast for our first dinner ride a day of 65 degrees and sunny. plan to be at Crossroads Bible Church by 7:00 PM for a departure at 7:15 PM sharp. Our destination is "Buffet Palace" on Main St in Lewisville, across from Wal-Mart.  No waiting for your food as it is self-serve.  If you wish to meet us there, do so. This is an opportunity for table talk about the coming riding season and what you would like to see us do.  Your input is very important so speak up.

March 13^th, Saturday, is our ride to McFadden Ranch, leaving the church parking lot at 9:30 AM.

March 20^th, Saturday, is our  opening ride for the season to Dublin for St Patrick's Day Celebration.  This will be a 235-mile ride with several stops including Granbury and Hico.  Plenty of variety of roads to tune your riding skills so plan on it.

An interesting web site to check out is www.yikebike.com to see what may be in our future, check it out.

Go here for info on CBC Riders.

We're gearing up for the Women of Faith Conference Already!

Women of Faith “Imagine” Conference

August 20-21, 2010 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Imagine what it would be like if the God who created us was willing and able to provide exactly what we need. Why would He do that? Because He loves us. He loves YOU. Imagine that. Imagine having two days focused on God and His love for you. Join us for two days filled with laughter, music, and stories that make you chuckle even as you wipe away a knowing tear. Don't miss it! For more information on the conference, click here.

(Note: Registration will be on-line only. Follow these instructions instead of registering on the Women of Faith website because we have a special group rate of $89. Seats are limited, so hurry and register!)

To register, click here and following these instructions:
- On the GPS home page click on FIND A GROUP
- Enter the group name (Liz Church’s Group) and SEARCH
- Click on the group name (underlined in blue)
- Click on JOIN GROUP on the right