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.

What do a cafeteria, art room, and a library have in common?         ANSWER:    GOOD NEWS CLUB!

Praise the Lord the good news club can meet in public elementary schools. Several schools of our area meet in cafeteria, art rooms and libraries. Ask the teachers: it is amazing to hear children singing with enthusiasm about Jesus. Some clubs even includes a pizza party {yes of coarse the children love it} and all clubs to include the gospel message. The best thing about GNC ? Children are believing in Christ as they’re Savior and God is changing lives.

If your church would like to partner with CEF and posted a good news club your community. Please call or email Sarah Carlson for more information: 765-376-4327, scarlson.laf.cef@gmail.com

Romans 1:6 “For i not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation, to all who believes…”!

Calvary Chapel now has a private prayer group on Facebook. Is prayers Is prayers are confidential within the Calvary Chapel are confidential within the Calvary Chapel membership/ anyone who attends Calvary Chapel. To have access to this page To have access to this page you will need to ‘friend’ myself, Douglas Kiser or Billy Jusko, and we will add you to the prayer group. You will then be available to post any prayer request at any time. This page is for prayers & praise reports only. Hopefully this page will help us who call Calvary Chapel our home to better pray for one another, and then expect God to hear and answer our prayer’s according to his will. Now is the day for the ones determined to consciously follow Jesus daily and spend time in prayer for our nation, country, state, city, neighbors, church and our families, that God moves on the hearts of people to turn to Him and serve Him, with all our heart, soul, mind , and strength!

God bless you & move to action!