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A WORD FROM PASTOR NATE
CHESTERBAPTIST CHURCH
J U N E 2 0 2 1
Heading into June always feels like a seam in the rhythm of life. My parents were teachers. Thismeant our family rhythm always changed as school ended for two months until school began.
This was equally disrupted by long days. Not boring days, but the longer days of sunshine. Iremember as a young elementary child laying in bed at bedtime having trouble sleeping
because it was still light out. June still has that same feeling for me now as the school year endsfor my children and I try to wrestle them to bed while they debate whether it is actually
bedtime.
Disruption in rhythm is a good thing. It can be unsettling at first and require adjustment,however it can be quite refreshing. God is ready to use what disrupts our patterned behaviorsand rhythms for us to experience and grow in our relationship with Him. Although, I think Heleaves it up to us to realize He is there, present for us. Romans 8:28 begins by saying, “And we
know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him…” If we love God anddesire his attention and a relationship with him, He will work all those seams, disruptions, andrhythm changes for our good. And if we miss out on the good He has, it may mean we are more
focused on the change than on a loving Heavenly Father who wants to care for us in love.
John 3:16 states, "God So Loved the World that He gave His one and only son that the world might be saved throughHim." I will come back to this....
Spring this year has brought with it the hopes that Covidrestrictions will be lifted. As we enter summer that looks likemore of a reality as some sense of normalcy (whatever thatis) appears to be on the rise. More businesses are opening topeople without masks. One can now go to the bank withoutan appointment, however there are still people very much infear of a virus. There have been conspiracy theories on howthe virus originated; either cooked up in a lab or somehowformed naturally. The point is that there are many differingviewpoints on how to deal with the manner in which wecontinue life in a post Covid world. But one thing remains thesame. "God So Loved the World."
He loves all of the world. He loves every Republican, everyDemocrat, every liberal and every conservative. He loves allraces of people equally. He loves everyone regardless ofpersonal preference. He also requires that we do the same.
It is time for all of us as followers of Jesus to look beyond ourown preferences and learn to develop compassion andempathy for people so that we may be good examples ofGod's love for the world. My prayer for us is that God willgive us the wisdom and the ability to love others well.
Covid may have changed the world but it didn't change God.It did not change John 3:16, and when it comes to lovingothers it should not change us. He still loves all of the world,and so should we.
The results from the first eight months of the 2020 –2021 church year remains positive with Contributionsto the Operating Funds $64,706 above expenses. Theyearly insurance bill of $15,366 paid in May was theprimary reason the contributions over expensesdecreased by $16,083 at the end of May. To the leftare the six-month results.
The positive results continue to be from reducedexpenses from church activities curtailed because ofthe Virus, but mostly from good contributions. Theseresults have enabled the church to make upgrades intechnology (internet and phone systems), lighting inthe choir loft, and virtual services (live streaming andvideo production). Please continue to be in prayer forthe Finance Committee as it works the preparation ofnext year’s budget from the input received fromcommittees, teams, and departments.
The weather is getting hot. It's a great time to come in and check somethingout to enjoy inside. The church library is currently not open on Sunday buton Thursdays from 10-12 p.m. If you would like to check something out,
please let us know and we can have it ready for you. We are also availableduring the week by appointment if you would like to come in or we can
make arrangements to deliver items to you. Email [email protected] call either Jewel at (804) 526-4332 or the church office (804) 748-2939.
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CBC is enrolled in the Kroger Community Rewards Program (KCRP). Here's an easy way to participate:
-Go to http://Kroger.com-Click on the link for KCRP at the bottom of the page under Community.-Once logged into your Kroger account, you can search for Chester Baptist or HP586 and click Enroll. (New users will need to create an account which requires some basic info, a valid email address & arewards card.
A percentage of your purchases will go to CBC at no cost to you.Please consider helping CBC earn a little additional funding!Happy Shopping!!
What's Amazon Smile? It is a foundation that will donate0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to a non-profit groups. If you shop on Amazon, choose our churchname in Amazon Smile and part of the purchase price will bedonated to our church. You only have to choose our churchonce and then every time you shop on Amazon andpurchase a participating product, it will donate money to us. This is an easy opportunity to contribute to our churchwhen you are already shopping online. Use this link to makethe process even easier https://smile.amazon.com/ch/54-072569.Feel free to contact the church office with any questions,748-2939.
Online giving allows you to make contributions anytime, not just onSunday. You can also set up scheduled contributions. To get started, goto our website www.chesterbaptist.com and select DONATE and thenDONATE ONLINE from the toolbar or scan the QR to the left. You canlogin as a member (1st time users must create a login) or as a guest. Allcontributors will be sent a receipt to their email address. Contact SusanMeredith, 748-2939, with any questions.
Ready to start back to Bible Fellowship? We are too! Starting July 11, Bible Fellowship classes will resume. Most classes willmeet at 9:15 a.m. on Sunday mornings. A class is also offered at 10:30a.m. on Sundays for those that attend the 9:00 a.m. worship service.
Office hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.804-748-2939
Senior Pastor Pastor Nate Travis, [email protected]
Associate Pastor to Youth & Young AdultsPastor Bryce Williams, [email protected]
Minister of Music & WorshipRandy McConnell, [email protected]
Contemporary Worship LeaderRusty Peaks, [email protected]
Church SecretaryEdye Parrish, [email protected]
Financial AdminstratorSusan Meredith, [email protected]
PianistEllen Sapko, contact church office, 748-2939
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