Thursday’s morningsWomen’s bible study at 10am is still going on, only now on the ‘Zoom” app. download the app and join in! when you’re invited by text or email, click on the link and “join the meeting”. See you then.

Men’ s  bible study in still goin on through the app “ZOOM”. Download through your play store and join us Wednesday’s at 12 noon and Thursday evenings at 7pm.

To our church . . .

CC Lafayette Update:  May 28, 2020

In our world where things change fast, and we need to adjust quickly, all we can do is trust the Lord and do our best. We are being forced to do things most of us have never done before– social distance, wear a face mask in some places, take more precautions than we’re used to doing. It makes us wonder what’s coming next. For those of us who know Christ, even in the midst of uncertainty, we have a confidence and a peace that God is ultimately in control. He calms our fears and reassures our hopes. He’s never failed us yet, and He never will. Even though much of what we are experiencing is spiritual warfare, it’s good to remind ourselves that God has never lost a battle, and He picked us to be on His team. “…greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.” ( 1John 4:4)

We have some announcements and changes that I want to share with you. First of all I want to say to those who have been sheltering in your homes, especially our seniors and those who have been experiencing health challenges, we love you, miss you, and care dearly about you. Continue to shelter as long as you’re comfortable. There is no rush for you to return to in person worship until you feel you’re ready. Please continue to watch the live-stream worship and Word from the comfort and security of your home. We can’t wait to see you again, hopefully soon.

Now for the updates and changes:

1. Beginning next Sunday, June 7th, we will have two worship times. The first will be at 9:00 a.m. and the second at 10:30 a.m. Each will be approximately one hour and will be duplicate services. We would like to encourage those who are 55 hears and older to come to the 9:00 a.m. worship service, this will help us to socially distance comfortably. If everyone comes to the 10:30 a.m. service, we can’t successfully maintain the 6 foot suggested distancing. The second 10:30 a.m. worship service will be for adults and families with children of middle school and high school age, and we request that families sit together.

Of course, we are flexible. Some families may prefer to come at the 9:00 a.m. service, and some of our older saints prefer to attend the 10:30 a.m. worship time. That’s fine; we just needed to categorize in hope of attaining a balance in the two services for social distancing. If we grow and need to go to three services, we’ll do that too as God provides enough workers.

2. We are getting closer to resuming our children and youth classes, and they will probably start up again, June 21st. We will confirm the date by next week. Pray for Karen as she is working to make this happen. She’s already contacted some parents and is literally re-doing our children’s ministry to be effective in the times we are experiencing. Pray for our youth leaders and teachers as they are doing the same for the youth. Pray especially for Bob Tanis with the death of his brother Paul, totally unexpected last week.

3. Joe Neville’s Sunday school class will resume June 7th, 10:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall, after the 9:00 a.m. worship service.

4. As we have mentioned in previous emails, masks are encouraged but not required. If you’re comfortable wearing a mask, by all means, do. If you’re not comfortable wearing a mask, there is no obligation. Of course, if you’re not feeling well, please stay at home and watch the live-stream.

5. Next Sunday, June 7th, we will have holy communion. For those live-streaming, please be prepared with your own juice and wafer/cracker. For those who are in-person, the juice and wafer will be provided for both the 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. worship services.

6. Sunday, July 5th, we will have our church-wide picnic (BBQ) and baptism beginning at noon. If you know Christ and haven’t been baptized yet, please sign up in the gathering area.

7. Our live-stream address is YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CCLafayette
On Facebook: Calvary Chapel Indiana Lafayette

8. In addition to Bob Tanis (see above), pray for health and strength in Leo Melle.

9. Congratulations to our graduates:
High School: Honor Amos (Son of Perry & Amee)
Alexis Sell (Daughter of Adam & Amanda)
AJ Carlson (Son of Brian & Sarah)
Gabriel Closson (Grandson of Jeff & Karen- FL)
Jacquie Douglas (Daughter of Greg & Liz- TX)
College/CCBCi: Vivian Haley Streeter (Daughter of Eric & Margie, Wife of Andrew)

10. Giving: For those who come to the church, we have two agape (love) giving boxes in the foyer for your convenience. For those sheltering at home, please send your check through the mail: Calvary Chapel / 2111 East State Street / Lafayette, IN 47905. Thank you for your support of Calvary Chapel Lafayette.

11. Please forward this email to those who we may have missed. Stay tuned, pray, and keep looking up. Bless You!

–pastor joe

 

April 24^th 2020

CC Update . . .

On Sunday, March 1^st , we had our annual “Healing Focus” not knowing two weeks later we would not be able to meet as a body of believers that we were so accustomed and comfortable in doing. We began “live streaming” March 15^th and have been doing that for the last six Sundays. This Sunday, the 26^th . will be our 7^th Sunday live streaming. Things have happened so fast with the COVID-19 pandemic; I’m still shaking my head. I believe God has multiple purposes in allowing this apocalyptic event to happen, not the least of which is for we Christians to reassess our priorities and re-align our purposes with the plan and will of God. As we surrender our lives, family, and church into God’s hands, we are in a position to go forward in confidence no matter how the pandemic and meltdown of the economy plays out. I’m reminded of the words of God to Joshua, after the death of Moses, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9). We can take heart with the power of God’s presence and the authority of His promises as we press on to some outstanding and supernatural works of God that lie ahead. Peg and I love you and pray for you.

 Bible Studies: Our ZOOM and FB Bible Studies are going very well; I couldn’t be more pleased. The men’s and women’s studies have been going for a few weeks.  We added a Wednesday night study and had fifteen people for the study. We will send the ZOOM address via email before the studies.

 Live Streaming: You can reach our Sunday morning stream at 10:30 am. If you miss it, you can catch it again at 1:00 pm and the rest of the day. On YouTube type in the search, Calvary Chapel Indiana Lafayette. Note: Indiana before Lafayette. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. There’s no cost. You can also access by going to our web site: cchapel.org

 Giving: We pray that God is meeting your needs during this downturn in the economy. We appreciate your faithful giving to Calvary Chapel during these crazy times. We are still able to support our missionaries, ministries, and pay all the bills, and we praise His name for that.  “My God shall supply  all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ  Jesus.”  (Philippians 4:19)

 Contact: You can contact me at my email address: joe@cchapel.org, or leave a message at the church 765-477-7744 and I will get back with you ASAP!   God Bless, Pastor Joe Bell

EVERY SUNDAY EVENING AT FIVE PM WE HOLD A PRAYER SERVICE IN THE SANCTUARY, TO PRAY FOR OUR CHRUCH, OUR CITY, OUR NATION & IT’S LEADERS, ISRAEL, THE MISSIONARIES, ALSO THE SICK AND HURTING. COME AND UNITE WITH US AND LEAN ON THE LORD IN PRAYER, ESPECIALLY IN THE UNCERTAIN  TIMES. Now with the quarantine in place we are having prayer meeting through the app”ZOOM’. Download it through your play store and join in on the Hour of Power Prayer meeting! Prayer starts at 5pm.