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The GOOD NEWS Of Canaan
Inside this issue:
A Word From The Pastor
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Scholarship Ball 2
Meet the Ministers
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Member Spotlight
4
Plug In & Get Connected
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MARCH 2015
Committed to God, Church and Community
A Monthly Publication of the Canaan Baptist Church
"Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the
faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand
generations of those who love him and keep his commandments."
-(Deuteronomy 7:9)
G race and peace unto you! With an abundance of issues spreading
throughout the nation and world today, it's comforting to know our
God is still with us. In the morning when we see the light of His
day, He is there. During our day, His presence can be felt. When
night falls, He hears our prayers of forgiveness. God has kept our
hearts and minds spirit-filled and in His perfect will. Also, He
has surrounded us with His never ending grace and mercy. Praise
God! As Christians on this spiritual journey, let's be mindful that
no matter what we have gone through, God has brought us through it
all. Even though, weeping may have endured for a moment, there was
and continues to be greater joy in the morning. In other words, as
promised in Deuteronomy 31:6, God will never leave us, nor forsake
us, for He is indeed a promise-keeper! Hallelujah! Moreover, God is
the same today, yesterday and tomorrow. We can count on Him always
because He lives in each of us. For example, God has been a shelter
for the homeless. When the sick called out to Him, He stepped in as
the great physician. As grief overpowered our hearts, the Mighty
comforter stretched forth His hands. When we lost our way, He
became our GPS. And to the friendless, God interceded as the friend
we needed. To clarify, we should thank God for yet another day,
especially as witnesses of the new year. He has truly been there
for each one of us in our time of need. He's been that source of
joy, when we felt there was no joy. He's made a way out of no way,
when we asked Him for a way. In addition, He's loosened shackles on
those that felt captive and imprisoned. We should remember that
though the weapon may form against us, it will never prosper. God
will fight our battles! He is on our side and we are already
victorious. Amen!
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Hes Been So Faithful
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Welcome and Greetings
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Thank you for worshipping with us at Canaan Baptist Church. The
corporate life of this congregation is the true witness of the
vitality of our faith. While the high point of our Christian
service is to be found in the experience of Sunday worship, what we
do from Monday to Saturday, speaks volumes about Canaans commitment
and dedication to Christ and our community.
Canaan is a family where all of us are saved sinners hammering
out our salvation under the auspices of Gods amazing grace. We are
structured, but not so structured as to prevent the powerful work
of the Holy Spirit to impact the life of our in-reach and outreach
ministries. We are organized, but not so organized to prevent the
organism, which is the Church, from bearing full life.
We Welcome You!
Dr. Christopher Alan Bullock and First Lady Dr. Debbie Bullock
and the Canaan Baptist Church Family
The Good News of Canaan is a monthly
publication created to inform and
encourage Canaan friends and family.
Material must be submitted before the
15th of the month preceding each issue.
The GOOD NEWS of Canaan
Publisher Canaan Baptist Church
Editor-in-Chief Dr. Christopher Alan Bullock
Newsletter Staff Deirdre Crew
Alan Hicks
Alveretta Mobley
Pat Risher
Rutha Williams
Canaans Mission Statement
An urban Baptist Church which
serves as a vanguard of liberation,
faith and empowerment through
our Christian witness. Canaans
mission is to do ministry for the
Master through the five-fold
ministries of Discipleship,
Fellowship, Service, Worship and
Evangelism.
Acts 2:42-47
Canaans Core Values
Congregational Intimacy (1 Corinthians 13:13)
Salvation For The Lost (St. John 3:16)
Applied Christianity (James 2:14-20)
Impact the Human Condition (St. Luke 4:18-19)
The Good News of Canaan is a monthly publication created to
inform and encourage Canaan friends and family. Submissions for the
publication must be submitted before the 15th of the month
preceding each issue.
Tickets for the event can be purchased following all services
and WOW. You can also sponsor a child. Contact or see the Youth
Ministry booth for additional details
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SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT SCHEDULE
Worship Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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. . . . . . . . . 8 a.m. & 11 a.m.
Sunday Church School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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. . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m.
Wednesdays - (WOW) Worship On Wednesdays Noon Prayer Fellowship
Hour Meal 5-6 p.m. Bible Study - 6 p.m.
*Celebration of Holy Communion - Every 1st Sunday (Both
Services)
Faithful (cont. from front page)
Rev. Anita L. Coleman
Good News Of Canaan (GNOC): Tell us about your call to the
ministry. AC: But whenever you pray, go into your room and shut the
door and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who
sees in secret will reward you. (Matthew 6:6). Around the age of 7,
I developed a desire for prayer and created a secret place in my
closet where I would retreat often to
talk to God which provided comfort from the turmoil of domestic
violence. Now as an adult, that secret place of prayer is the place
of complete submissiveness to the will of God. The closer I got to
God, the more I felt His desire for me to be a servant for Kingdom
work. This was the place where God called me into the ministry of
intercessory prayer. GNOC: Whats your passion for ministry? AC: My
passion for ministry is experiencing the presence of God at work in
this world that so desperately needs to know who He is. I cannot
find the words that would exemplify what it feels like to have The
Almighty God operating in you to bring light into dark places, and
hope in the midst of hopelessness. My heart says, "Do it again,
Lord. Do it again." GNOC: How is it serving with Pastor Bullock to
help him carry out Gods vision for Canaan? AC: The Word of God
says, follow Me. (John 21:19) I was once asked the question, what
makes a good leader. My response was, many have the ability lead,
but it takes a good leader to have followers. If you have no
followers, you're just taking a walk. When I can see God operating
in and through my leader, I know I am following the will of God.
This I have experienced in the leadership under Pastor Bullock at
Canaan Baptist Church. I am in the right place.
Saints, there is nothing God cannot do when we seek Him. We are
not beyond His reach. He is the giver of all life and there is no
one like Him. He's the King of all Kings and has unlimited power.
He's omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent. Therefore, let's get
tied up, tangled up and wrapped up in God. He deserves the glory
and all the honor. Beloved, lift Him up! Finally, let's invite God
into our hearts and lives. Allow Him to order our steps in His way.
Lean on God for support, hope and understanding in those difficult
hours and days. With His steadfast love, He won't fail or abandon
us. He's able to heal, restore, and lift our spirits to greater
heights. Rejoice today, for our God is still a faithful and
deserving God! "God, who has called you into fellowship with his
Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful." -(1 Corinthians 1:9) Stay
Strong! Dr. Christopher Alan Bullock, Senior Pastor
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Canaan in the Community
Canaans Evangelism Ministry on the
move in the community exemplifying our
2nd Core Value- spreading the Word of
Gods love for all, and His salvation for
those who are lost. Pray for our
Evangelism Ministry as they travel the
Rt.9 corridor and surrounding
communities, going door-to-door to do
this vital work of the church and following
the mandate of God.
Canaans 12th Anniversary
Save The Date March 15th, 2015
8 & 11 am Services
Dont Miss It!
Dr. Kim Allen On Thursday, March 26, 2015,
Dr. Kim Allen will become a
member of the Hall of Fame of
Delaware Women. Specifically
highlighting her achievements in
education and the impact she
brings to the educational system
and the community. Dr. Kim
Allen has been working with the
at-risk youth population for over
20 years and continually strives to reach the
potential of each youth she meets. She works
diligently to ensure that every youth knows there is
a support system available to help them meet their
educational, emotional, and psychological needs.
Congratulations Kim!
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Mens Ministry Bible Study
Calling on the men of Canaan to come out as we continue to
discover what it means to be a Kingdom Man. An electrifying video
series presented by Dr. Tony Evans.
Join us! You don't want to miss it! Part II - Saturday, March
21, 2015 9 am - 11 am.
A lite breakfast will be served
Canaan Single Servants for Christ
If you are a single adult who desires to be a Servant for
Christ, join us in community service activities, fun outings, and
Bible-based Dialogue Sessions. To receive advance notice of all
activities, send a message to [email protected]. March
activities will be announced soon.
Women's Ministry Monthly Bible Study
Canaan Baptist Church Women's Ministry Monthly Bible Study
Friday, March 13, 2015
Bible Study Facilitator -Rev. Vickie A. Gaines
Lite Meal served @ 5:30 p.m.
Marriage Ministry Fellowship
Where: Canaan Baptist Church When: Friday, April 3, 2015 Time: 7
PM 8:30 PM
Prison Ministry Book Drive
The Charles L. Kirksey Prison Ministry will hold its annual book
drive through March 31st. Please drop off books that are
educational in nature and / or books that enrich the mind and
thinking process, in the designated bins in the lobby. -Gal 6:2
Bear one anothers burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ
Stay Connected
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CANAAN BUSINESS NETWORK
Please support this months featured businesses.
For more information, contact Rev. Miller
(302)377-7004 or Sis. Hurd (240) 988-1526.
NEW LOOK CBN HAS A
NEW ONLINE DIRECTORY - NEW FEATURES
Easier to Navigate - Updated Listings
CANAAN BUSINESS NETWORK
OFFICIAL LAUNCH MARCH 8 Come see a live demo after each
service.
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For more information, contact Rev. Miller
(302)377-7004 or Sis. Hurd (240) 988-1526.
GET PLUGGED IN AT CANAAN
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