Serving Others

The 2022 Annual Report

January 29, 2023 Ephesians 4:12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: What a theme, SERVE OTHERS! In 2023, our church looks to please God by being there for someone, anyone, and everyone. “Thank you” to all the reporters of the church. …

Serving Others

Vision for 2023

2023 Vision for Community Baptist Church of Lansing, Michigan Ephesians 4:12 “For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:” Our Theme- “Serving Others in 2023” 1. Worship our God- each day, each week, if possible, together. 2. Walk with God- when you are …

Christmas Day Services

“Save His People” Real Hope for this Christmas!

Just consider the hope in Jesus Christ, and it makes everything better, doesn’t it! Yes, it does. The Twelfth month of the year, December is filled with much: holiday shopping, family gatherings, travel, worship services, renewed acquaintances, Christmas music, a tree, decorations, plans for the New Year, and so much more. However, without hope in …

Thankful

Thirty Days of Thanksgiving

Thankful thinking is intentional and comes from a heart bent on pleasing the Lord. Jesus set the example of being thankful in Luke 10:21, …I thank thee, O Father Lord of Heaven and Earth… the very Son of God established the grateful spirit before His disciples. How much more should those who have received so …

Missionaries, The Gospel, and Me!

The Faith Promise Missions and Stewardship of the Community Baptist Church is really the board meeting of the church determining what will be done for God in the next year. It is a given that the Word of God is the church guide, that the Holy Spirit empowers the church, that the church loves people …

Missionaries, The Gospel, and Me!

The Community Baptist Church is all about following the Great Commission. What exactly does that mean to me as a member or person who is attending? The Great Commission is given in Matthew 28:19-20 it is summarized in three words: Go, Preach and Baptize. Our church is to be a part of that work personally …

The opportunity is waiting for you!

Here are some wonderful events that could encourage, bring hope and help to you and others: Sept 4 Labor Day Breakfast 9AM September 11 – Grandparents Sunday and Kids Parade Sept 11 Outreach kickoff September 18 Friend Day and Anniversary Sunday With this being the thirty-second year of ministry being completed one can only say, …

The idle man tempts the devil to tempt him.

How will you respond to the next crisis?

Are you the thermometer or the thermostat in the life of those who care about you? The warm days of summer are here and everyone has seen the thermometer rise, it is inevitable because of the Michigan climate. My wife and I lived in Florida where the summer heat was only relieved by the box …

Candle burning in the dark

On the Supreme Court Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade

Like the Dred Scott decision and Plessy v Ferguson, Roe is finally on the trash heap of history where it belongs. In law school I was “randomly” called on to explain Roe by my Constitutional Law professor (who I later found out was a closet conservative.) As the only outspoken Christian in my class, in …