Calvary Chapel

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Weekly Update

December 6, 2024

Jesus Christ, the greatest gift God has given humanity, has changed virtually every aspect of human life. Christmas is when it all began.

“Despite the humble origins, Jesus through His Church has made more changes on earth for good than any other movement or force in history. Just a few of the positive contributions Christianity has made through the centuries: Hospitals which essentially began during the Middle Ages. Universities, which also began during the Middle Ages. Most of the world’s greatest universities were started by Christians for Christian purposes. Then there is literacy and education for the masses. There are many more contributions Christianity made to civilization, but the greatest is that baby in the manger grew to bear our sins and make it possible to have an eternal relationship God Himself. We want to talk about this most wonderful gift to humanity in a Christmas message, Sunday. Tis the season to invite friends, family, and neighbors to church.

CC Men’s Breakfast, tomorrow, Saturday, at 8:30 am. Bill Volmer will share a Christmas devotional.

Christmas Carry-in meal Sunday after morning worship.

Prophetic Watch!

When the first president, of the newly 1948 restored nation of Israel, passed away in 1973, David Ben-Gurion, they left his home just as it was when he died and turned it into a historical site. One can visit his home. On his nightstand is the reading material he was reading at the time of his death. A copy of Hal Lindsey’s book in Hebrew, “The Late Great Planet Earth,” is there. It’s amazing to think that the first president of the new nation of Israel was reading about the prophetic plan that God has for Israel’s future.

Maranatha,

Pastor Joe

Upcoming Events:

Friday, Dec. 6: Bible Study at 6:30 p.m.; studying 1 John 5; please come join the study for food, fellowship, and the Word of God!

Saturday, Dec 7: Men’s Breakfast at 8:30 a.m.

Sunday, Dec 8: Adult Bible Class will be finishing the book of Acts!

Sunday, Dec 8: Carry-In Meal Sunday immediately following morning worship.  Please bring some favorite holiday dishes!

Thursday, Dec 12:  Ladies Thursday Morning Bible Study—Christmas Party at 10:00 a.m. – Please bring a favorite holiday snack, and a  “white elephant” gift (something you no longer use that you can regift, but if you rather buy something keep it under $10.)

Saturday, Dec. 14:  Ladies Who Love the Lord “Joyous Christmas Celebration” from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Celebrate Christmas with cookies, carols, and God’s Word.

Saturday, Dec 14: Children’s Christmas Program Dress Rehearsal from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All children please try to attend!  Pizza will be served for lunch.

Sunday, Dec 15: Children’s Christmas Program during morning worship

Thursday, Dec 19: Lunch Bunch Christmas Party at 12 noon.  Bring a favorite holiday dish and an ornament to exchange.

Saturday, Dec 21: Youth (Teens) Christmas Party from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Games!  Cookie decorating!  Gift Exchange!  Pizza! Christmas movie!

Sunday, Dec 22: Christmas Sunday with lots of beautiful Christmas music

Tuesday, Dec 24:  Christmas Eve Celebration at 6 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sunday Morning Services Live streamed

April 24th 2020

CC Update . . .

On Sunday, March 1st , 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 15th and have been doing that for the last six Sundays. This Sunday, the 26th . will be our 7th 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

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HOUR OF POWER PRAYER

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.

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C E F Child Evangelism Fellowship

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…”!

 

 

 

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Calvary Chapel Prayer Group/Facebook Page

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!