Church Events Apr 2 - HiWay 80 - 5PM

Apr 5 - Hispanic Fellowship 6:30PM

Apr 7 - Gillette Wedding Shower - 1:30PM - Sullivan

Apr 14 - Cake & Pie Youth Auction - 5PM Sullivan

Apr 21 - Resurrection Sunday Service SonRise Service - 7:00AM Breakfast - 8:00AM Sunday School - 9:00AM Worship Service - 10:15AM

Apr 27 - Blended & Blessed Step Family Conference 8:00AM - 3:30pm

I read a story recently about an English evangelist by the name of Ebenezer Wooten having just concluded a preaching service in the village square. The crowd had dispersed, and he was busily loading his equipment. A young man approached him and asked, "Mr. Wooten, what must I do to be saved?" Wooten simply answered in a rather unconcerned way, "It's too late!" The young man was startled and said, "Oh don't say that, sir!" But the evangelist said again, "It's too late!" Then, looking the young man in the eye, he continued, "You want to know what you must DO to be saved. I tell you it's too late now or any other time. The work of salvation is done, completed, finished! It was finished on the cross." Then he explained that our part is simply to acknowledge our sin and receive by faith the gift of forgiveness.

This month, Christians around the world will celebrate the most important event that has ever occurred since the beginning of creation. Resurrection Sunday, Easter, no doubt is what separates Christianity from every other religion in the world. No other religious leader has ever or will ever conquer the power of death. Jesus did! But truth is, every time Christians come together for worship, we celebrate the resurrection. The death, burial and resurrection of Jesus is the central theme that guides everything we do every time we meet together. Without the resurrection there would be no Christianity and no reason for us to meet every Sunday and Wednesday. I Corinthians 15:14 says, “And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith.”

In many places around the world, Christians share this greeting with each other on Easter Sunday: “He is Risen…He is risen indeed!” Those words truly remind us of the joyous news we celebrate at Easter, that Jesus’ death was not the end of the story. He overcame death! Saying “He is risen!” to each other gives us the opportunity to spread the good news of Jesus. The resurrection of Christ gives us joy and hope for every day of the year.

“He is risen! He is risen indeed.”

Bro Donnie

The KROO Konn-X-tion  April 2019

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, for the Lord, not for men”. Colossians 3:23

The month of April this year brings a fairly significant milestone in my life, as I will be celebrating 40 years of employment with Eastman Chemical on the 23rd. I have lived to see so many changes throughout those years, but one of the greatest concerns a truth I learned very early on. I had developed a strong work ethic early in my life, but had grown very frustrated from oppressive work conditions stemming from supervision. About this time, I was also attending a seminary in Henderson, and one morning in chapel, the Lord spoke a powerful principle into my life through the verse above, which set me free from those conditions, and has been so faithful to me in years since. The Lord has, and always will be my boss. I do not work for a man or a company; those are instruments by which the Lord has chosen to provide for me, to challenge me, and to develop my character and integrity through the years. There have been a number of shaky employment moments due to economic conditions and bottom lines, but I’ve weathered each with the confidence and assurance that my “Boss” was going to take care of me and my family. He has blessed me with many great co-workers and some godly bosses along the way. There’s absolutely nothing special or extraordinary about me, and I’ll never understand his amazing grace in my life, but I know He is a God who honors His Word, and He is true to that Word when we strive to respond in obedience and seek to walk in His ways. I believe John 8:32 says it best, that when we know and apply His truth, it will set us free! I can’t remember that speaker’s name that morning, but I still thank God for using him to speak freedom into my life that day!

Student Ministry Happenings

 Sunday Children's Small Groups    

 (Sunday School) 

 9:00‐10:00 am ‐ Upstairs Rooms 

 

             “Bible Studies for Life” Our studies for elementary ages will   

 lead kids to know and connect with the God of the Bible. They will 

grow to understand that He is real and relevant to their everyday 

lives. Each session is designed to  help you teach kids to: 

 

Children's Church Worship; 10:00am Room 208 “Worship Kidstyle”

Kids Choir  

Sundays at 5:00 pm 

 Room 208 

Week  Bed Babies  Toddlers  3’s  PreK‐K 

04/7 

       

Brandi Carter  Patti Bush  Sarah Gillette  Carolyn Sharp 

  Donnie Barron Class  Donnie Barron Class  Donnie Barron Class 

       

04/14 

Brandi Carter  Patti Bush  Amanda Payne  Regina Mixon 

Darrell & Amanda 

Gray 

  Kay Jackson  Kaycee Green 

     

  04/21 

       

  Amber Jeager  Brandi Carter  Bruce & Elizabeth 

Patti Bush  Teresa Meadows  Cliff Snyder  Monroe 

       

04/28 

       

Brandi Carter  Patti Bush  Amanda Reeher  Stacy McKee 

  Joy Hasley  Ira Roberts  Hannah Carter 

       

                    

                  

 

Wednesdays 

6:00PM‐7:30pm 

April 

April 3:   AWANA 

April 10: AWANA 

April 17: Easter Service 

April 24: Make Grand   

         Prix Cars 

 

When: July 26‐29 

Age: Children who have completed  

3rd grade ‐ 6th grade 

If you are planning on sending your child to camp 

this year please call the church office at 903‐297‐

2138 or let Phillip Cavaliere know by June 2nd to 

secure your spot.  

Announcement

Join us April 27th from 8am‐3:30.  

Cost is $15 per person (including children who need 

childcare). Sign‐up & pay via our website: 

www.cbclongview.org 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! If you would like to volunteer 

please sign‐up in the foyer or see Amanda Payne with 

any questions.