Doors open at 8:00 a.m., with the conference starting at 9:00 a.m. Speakers (in-person): Dr. Erwin Lutzer, Dr. Tommy Ice, Pastor Mike Macintosh. Speakers (live-stream): Pastor Jack Hibbs, Pastor Tom Hughes, Don Stewart. Please be praying for our speakers and the conference.
Daily Encouragement “If I Had Known”
Jesus entered Jerusalem triumphantly and the city was stirred to its very foundations, but a strange god was there– the pride of the Pharisees. It was a god that seemed religious and upright, but Jesus compared it to “whitewashed tombs which indeed appear beautiful outwardly, but inside are full of dead men’s bones and all uncleanness” (Matthew 23:27).
What is it that blinds you to the peace of God “in this your day”? Do you have a strange god– not a disgusting monster but perhaps an unholy nature that controls your life? More than once God has brought me face to face with a strange god in my life, and I knew that I should have given it up, but I didn’t do it. I got through the crisis “by the skin of my teeth,” only to find myself still under the control of that strange god. I am blind to the very things that make for my own peace. It is a shocking thing that we can be in the exact place where the Spirit of God should be having His completely unhindered way with us, and yet we only make matters worse, increasing our blame in God’s eyes.
“If you had known….” God’s words here cut directly to the heart, with the tears of Jesus behind them. These words imply a responsibility for our own faults. God holds us accountable for what we refuse to see or are unable to see because of our sin. And “now they are hidden from your eyes” because you have never completely yielded your nature to Him. Oh, the deep, unending sadness for what might have been! God never again opens the doors that have been closed. He opens other doors, but He reminds us that there are doors which we have shut– doors which had no need to be shut. Never be afraid when God brings back your past. Let your memory have its way with you. It is a minister of God bringing its rebuke and sorrow to you. God will turn what might have been into a wonderful lesson of growth for the future.
Men’s Bible Study on” ZOOM”
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.
Weekly Update
April 24, 2026
Is spring here to stay, I hope so, but God is in charge of the weather. No matter the weather we can praise the Lord, and should, it’s wonderful spiritual therapy and has an effect on so many things . . .
- Praise has a direct effect on God (Psalm 22)
- Praise has a direct effect on Satan (Psalm 50:23; Psalm 149:6)
- Praise has a direct effect on You (Psalm 34:5; Isaiah 61:3)
- Praise has a direct effect on Others (Acts 16:25)
- Praise has a direct effect on nature itself (in some cases) (Acts 16:26)
So, let’s just PRAISE THE LORD!
Psalm 34:1: I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. . .
Prophetic Watch!
Paul makes it very clear in Romans 11 that God has not rejected His ancient people, Israel. Consider the following . . .
Key verses:
Romans 11:1: God has not rejected (cast away) His people
Romans 11:28: Concerning election, they (Israel) are loved (by God) for the sake of the fathers
Romans 11:29: Their calling is irrevocable
Romans 11:26: All Israel will be saved
Upcoming Events:
Friday, April 24: Bible Study at 6:30 pm
Saturday, May 2: Men’s Breakfast @ 8:30 am. Caleb Shields will be speaking.
Sunday, May 3: May Carry-In Meal immediately following morning worship
National Day of Prayer is Thursday, May 7th; however, there will be no public observance in Lafayette this year.
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