The GOOD NEWS Of Canaan

Inside this issue:

A Word From The Pastor

1

Arise & Build Update

2

Meet the Ministers

3

Job Posting 4

Its Getting Hot 5

CBC Bereavement Policy

6

One Hour of Prayer

6

Plug In & Get Connected

7

JULY 2015

Committed to God, Church and Community

A Monthly Publication of the Canaan Baptist Church

" Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful"

-1 Corinthians 4:2

Grace and peace unto you! As Christians, we must understand that "tithing" - the setting aside of one "tenth" of our income, does not constitute the only requirement for stewardship. It is only a part of the broader principles of "stewardship." While Christian Stewardship is acknowledging that we are accountable to God for all we are and all that we have, we must also demonstrate its value through prayer, worship, offering, and service. He is the Creator and true owner of all. We are merely caretakers. Using scripture as our guide, it is our Christian duty to embrace "tithing" as a practice that becomes a privilege which results in a blessing from God.

By definition, "Tithing" is God's appointed way for our accounting for our money. The "tithe" is an organized principle upon which our spiritual response to the Law of "Stewardship" may express itself. It is God's appointed and, should be, our accepted acknowledgement. God distinguishes and stipulates positively, the ratio by which we must, if we are obedient to the scriptures, acknowledge our "stewardship" of money. "Tithing" applies to all our income. "Stewardship" applies to all our human possessions.

Additionally, we should cease to think and speak of giving the "tithe," for we can not give that which is not ours. God has never surrendered the "tithe" and never shall. It is His, but, He entrusts it in our hands. It has never been and never shall be ours to give. We have it only in trust. As stated in Leviticus 27:30, "all the "tithe" of the land is the Lord's." If we withhold it, it will be misused. If we "tithe" for personal needs, we are being dishonest. And every responsible person will handle honestly that which belongs to others. But, when it comes to that which is God's, we seem to feel no moral obligation whatsoever. Those inconsistencies cannot be harmonized.

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Stewardship Expressed in Tithing

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.

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To date- $1,103,751 in total pledges committed out of a

Total Pledge Goal of $1,500,000 (74% of our Pledge

Goal).

Contributions received for the Month of April (As of

5/31/15 MTD) were $40,797. Praise God. AN ALL

TIME HIGH!!

Cumulative Arise & Build Contributions received

through the month of April are $342,091 (31% of

amount pledged).

Cumulative Youth Contributions received through the

month of April are $3,172.

Reminder The Arise & Build Leadership Team will be available the 1st Tuesday after the 1st Sunday each month to address any questions about the campaign that you may have.

Arise & Build Updates As of May 31, 2015

In Matthew 23:23, it teaches by approval and inference that those who seek the will of God, will consider the "tithe" to be legal, but neglect the more important aspects of the law of justice, mercy and faithfulness. This is not the mindset Jesus wants. Accordingly, Jesus is saying "I do not censure you for keeping the Law of the "tithe," I commend you for it; for ye ought to have done this. I censure you for leaving the other undone." It is clear from this that Jesus commends "tithing" and if He commends for once, He does it for always. In closing, as stewards of Jesus Christ, we must not only "tithe" of our financial resources, but we must remain committed to building the Kingdom of God. Acknowledge God by trusting in Him. He will bless our obedience and faithfulness. When we give of ourselves to be shaped by God's love, we carry out His Will by sharing generously the gifts and blessings bestowed upon us. Remember God owns it all! Stay Strong! Dr. Christopher Alan Bullock, Senior Pastor

Stewardship ~ from page 1

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SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT SCHEDULE

Worship Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 a.m. & 11 a.m.

Sunday Church School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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)

Good News Of Canaan (GNOC): Tell us about your call to the ministry. MJ: I was called to the gospel ministry to preach and serve God shortly after Pastor Bullock came to Wilmington in 1990. Upon prayer and examination, I delivered my trial in October 1990 at the Eighth Street Baptist Church and was ordained by Pastor Bullock in November 1996.

GNOC: Whats your passion for ministry? MJ: My calling and passion for ministry centers on studying, teaching and preaching Gods word. In my early years, I served in the capacity of ministry leader to singles and young adults. In later years, my passion for ministry expanded to aiding the local church service through the use of information technology. GNOC: How is it serving with Pastor Bullock to help him carry out Gods vision for Canaan? MJ: Canaan Baptist Church is very special to my heart as I am one of Canaans core planters and the only one that served in the ministerial capacity. More than twelve years young, Canaan continues to exponentially grow through impacting the human condition as a testament to Christs lordship in all our lives.

Rev. Michael James

Page 4 Rev. Sandra Johnson

Good News Of Canaan (GNOC): Tell us about your call to the ministry. SJ: I was called into the Ministry in Vilseck Germany in 1997. God had to move me across the seas in an unfamiliar place, so I could completely hear HIS voice. Being the youngest of nine siblings and growing up in a home with a GOD Fearing mother made it easy for me to depend on others faith and not my own. However, life experiences quickly bought me back

to my spiritual foundation and the answer to my familys prayers (TO GOD BE THE GLORY). Im a true believer of the POWER OF PRAYER because Im a product of it! Therefore, Im called to minister and tell others, Sing unto the LORD; for he hath done excellent things. (Isaiah 12:5a)

GNOC: Whats your passion for ministry? SJ: My passion is spreading the GOOD NEWS of JESUS CHRIST especially to the youth! Its no greater pleasure I have in life than to help with the spiritual development of GODs little ones. Helping them with building their spiritual foundation is truly a blessing to me. Proverbs 22:6 states: Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Its my desire and passion that every child that I come in contact with knows that they are FEARFULLY and WONDERFULLY made. So they will know who they are and not who the world would have them to be.

GNOC: How is it serving with Pastor Bullock to help him carry out Gods vision ?

SJ: OH my.. How can I put this in words? Pastor Bullock and First Lady Debbie have truly been a blessing to me. God has blessed Pastor Bullock with a vision that will impact many of lives and Im ecstatic to be a servant in the LORDs vision. Assisting in the vision of the LORDs means that Im living out my purpose. I believe GOD will direct our paths and connect us spiritually together with others to accomplish HIS plans here on earth. So, simply Im not just assisting the Bullocks with the vision but the Bullocks are supporting me with living out my purpose in life.

CANAAN BAPTIST CHURCH

DATA ENTRY CLERKS PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Four (4) Openings Work an average of 8 hours per month Additional hours may be required Hourly rate - $8.25 / hour DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

General: Assist with data entry to ensure that membership and financial contribution data input is current in the church database Review data to ensure accuracy Prepares timely reports for the Team Leader to ensure data entry and data changes are processed correctly Perform other data entry duties as assigned

Additional Requirements:

Must maintain confidentiality of information received for input Active Canaan membership status Must be reliable, timely and dependable Must be detail oriented and well organized Must have good communication skills Able to follow standard operating procedures Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner Possess a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism Good general office skills, including computer knowledge (Word, Excel, etc.

Please submit your

interest in the

position to the

Church Office

by July 15, 2015

Tips for Preventing Heat-Related Illness Drink more fluids, regardless of your activ-

ity level. Dont wait until youre thirsty to

drink. Warning: If your doctor generally

limits the amount of fluid you drink or has

you on water pills, ask him how much you should drink while

the weather is hot.

Dont drink liquids that contain alcohol or large amounts of

sugarthese actually cause you to lose more body fluid. Also,

avoid very cold drinks, because they can cause stomach cramps.

Stay indoors and, if at all possible, stay in an air-conditioned

place. If your home does not have air conditioning, go to the

shopping mall or public libraryeven a few hours spent in air

conditioning can help your body stay cooler when you go back

into the heat. Call your local health department to see if there

are any heat-relief shelters in your area.

Electric fans may provide comfort, but when the temperature is

in the high 90s, fans will not prevent heat-related illness. Taking

a cool shower or bath, or moving to an air-conditioned place is a

much better way to cool off.

Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.

NEVER leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle.

Although any one at any time can suffer from heat-related ill-

ness, some people are at greater risk than others. Check regularly

on:

Infants and young children

People aged 65 or older

People who have a mental illness

Those who are physically ill, especially with heart disease

or high blood pressure

Visit adults at risk at least twice a day and closely watch them for

signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Infants and young chil-

dren, of course, need much more frequent watching.

Limit your outdoor activity to morning and evening hours.

Cut down on exercise. If you must exercise, drink two to four

glasses of cool, nonalcoholic fluids each hour. A sports beverage

can replace the salt and minerals you lose in sweat.

JOIN US for our

impactful classes each

Sunday at 9:30 am until 10:45

am. Our varied classes offer

children, youth and

adults a chance to

learn more about the

bible and discuss

questions in an age

appropriate setting.

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Procedures for reporting the death of a family member

1. During normal business hours, notify the Canaan church office of the death of your loved one. The office staff will then contact:

Pastor Bullock, Deacon and Bereavement Ministry Leaders

2. A Bereavement Team will be notified and assigned (by proximity)

3. Team leader will contact the family to make arrangements for visitation

4. Team leader informs the family to contact the church office for any funeral arrangements or other assistance

5. Decisions concerning funerals or funeral related matters are to be made exclusively by the Pastor or the Chairman of the Deacon Board.

Membership benefit privileges can be made if the deceased was an active(regularly in attendance and a financially contributing) member of the church

Nights, Weekends, or Holiday Calls When the Canaan church office is closed, call the following: Chairman of the Deacon Board Deacon Earl

Green at: (302) 584-6936 Chairman of the Pastoral Care Bereavement

Ministry Rev. Paul Wilson at: (302) 325-0403

Canaan Baptist Church Office (302) 654-8818

Canaan Bereavement Ministry Policy

-For Future Reference; Bereavement Ministry Policy

information is permanently available on the church website under

the Five-Fold Ministries page. Our website address: canaanbc.org

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Why Tithe? - 33 reasons why...

1. Because the Bible teaches it. 2. Because Jesus commands it. 3. Because Abraham, Jacob, and other good men did it. 4. Because the New Testament Christian did more than

"tithe," I should not do less. 5. Because it saves my self-respect. 6. Because it removes uncertainty from my giving. 7. Because it is business like. 8. Because it is simple and easy to calculate. 9. Because it sets a good example. 10. Because no less would express my appreciation for

my Church and Pastor. 11. Because if practiced by half of our people it would

enable our Church to meet all of its obligations. 12. Because if all our people would do it we could

enlarge our Missionary work. 13. Because it provides for our Church expenses. 14. Because it dignifies the finances of our Church. 15. Because it would do away with questionable money

raising schemes. 16. Because it would enable us to give more time to

deeply spiritual work in our Church. 17. Because it would enable our Pastor to do his work

without being constantly tormented about money matters.

18. Because it takes the pain out of giving. 19. Because it increases one's spiritually. 20. Because it keeps God in my thought. 21. Because it makes me a partner with God. 22. Because it makes my business a sacred thing. 23. Because it keeps religion first in my plans. 24. Because it makes me more careful with the other

nine tenths of my income. 25. Because I have tried it many years and it has been a

great blessing and joy. 26. Because it increases Church and prayer meeting

attendance. 27. Because all "tithers" I know are happy people. 28. Because it makes handling Church finances a

pleasure instead of a pain. 29. Because it promotes good business methods. 30. Because it helps me get out of debt when I thought I

was bankrupt. 31. Because it saves me from covetousness. 32. Because it is the only plan that God has approved

and promised to bless. 33. Because I love the Lord.

- One Hour Of Prayer- Wednesdays in

June, July and August 6 pm In the Canaan Sanctuary

W.O.W will resume the 1st Wednesday in

September)

Remembe

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Date Night Out

CBC Marriage Ministry Date Night Fellowship

Where: Big Fish Restaurant Water Front When: Friday, July 31, 2015 Time: 6:45 p.m.

For more information see Ministry Chairs- Revs. Chuck and Collen Johnson

Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. Genesis 2:24

Join a Ministry Today!

Canaan Baptist Church welcomes and encourages each member to get involved in at least one of the ministries we offer at Canaan. To join one of our ministries see our website for our list of ministries and contact information for your ministry of interest.

Ice Cream Social

The Sisters of Canaan Womens Ministry will have a Meet and Greet Ice Cream Social here at Canaan:

Friday July 10th 5:307:30 p.m.

Sunday Church School

JOIN US for our impactful classes each Sunday at 9:30 am until 10:45 am. Our varied classes offer children, youth and adults a chance to learn more about the bible and discuss questions in an age appropriate setting.

Arise and Build

There is still time to complete an Arise and Build pledge card so that your name can be added to the wall of recognition. Pick up a pledge card at the Wall of Recognition today.

Plug InGet Connected

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NEW LOOK

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NEW LOOK CBN HAS A

NEW ONLINE DIRECTORY - NEW FEATURES

Easier to Navigate - Updated Listings

Visit Our ONLINE DIRECTORY at CANAANBC.ORG

Canaan Business Network / Directory of Businesses

Is Your Business Invisible?

Become a member of the

Canaan Business Network.

One of the best ways to increase the number of cli-

ents, customers or sales leads you get, is to make

sure you are as visible as possible.

We can promote your business Join Today!

CANAAN BUSINESS NETWORK

For more information, contact Rev. Miller

(302)377-7004 or Sis. Hurd (240) 988-1526.