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CHBC Connect for August 16, 2024

What is CHBC About?

God’s Purpose for CHBC: To be a Church that Exists for the Glory of God

God’s Mission for CHBC: CHBC seeks to Equip Believers, Exalt Christ, and Extend the Gospel

God’s Vision for CHBC:

• We will be believers who are equipped to know God through a personal relationship with His Son, Jesus Christ, by knowing His Word, the Bible; and by knowing Him through His providential work in our past and present.
• We will be followers of Christ who exalt the Lord by faithfully participating in the public gathering of worship, and who are committed to the pursuit of personal, practical holiness in our daily lives.
• We will be a church that is on mission extending the gospel to our neighbors and the nations through our personal witness, our faithful giving, and our willingness to be sent to the ends of the earth on short- or long-term missions.

Ultimately, we are producing fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ who live by the Great Commandment and who fulfill the Great Commission.

The vision for our church is what it will look like as we are faithful at pursuing the purpose and mission of the church. It is my prayer that you catch the vision. That it becomes something you long to see in your life, the life of your family, and the life of your church family. I pray you desire it so much for all of us that you work toward it in your own life, and you pray for the rest of the church to catch hold of the vision as well.

By His Grace and For His Glory,

Pastor Mark

CHBC Connect for August 9, 2024

How Does Sunday School Relate to the Vision and Mission of CHBC?

God’s Vision for CHBC: A Church that Exists for the Glory of God

God’s Mission for CHBC: CHBC will be a church that glorifies God as we Equip believers, Exalt Christ, and Extend the gospel.

 “The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” (2 Tim. 2:2)

Sunday School is the primary means by which the church can accomplish the mission God has for His church, and therefore achieve the vision God has for His church. Sunday School groups should help each attendee focus on evangelism, discipleship, fellowship, ministry, and worship 

I am writing about Sunday School this week because Sunday is our Celebrate Sunday School Sunday. Our preschool, children, and student ministries will be promoted to the next grade this Sunday. All of us will enjoy a snack in the hallway as we go to our classes and begin another year engaging in our Sunday morning small groups.

Sunday School equip believers by studying the Bible week in and week out, applying the truth of the Bible to the lives of those in each group. Sunday School helps to focus the attention of the participant on the person and work of Jesus Christ. By being in a small group together we are encouraged by the faith of one another, which keeps Christ as the focus of our lives. Sunday School puts us into contact with other members of our church who come from a variety of backgrounds, work experiences, and neighborhoods, reminding us that there are people all over our city and the world who need to hear about the good news of Jesus Christ.

If you love the vision of being part of a church that exists for God’s glory, then you need to join us on the journey of equipping, exalting, and extending. That means finding a place in the Sunday School. Please join us Sunday Morning at 9 AM for Celebrate Sunday School and find a class where you can pursue the vision of CHBC with others on a life journey like you.

By His Grace and For His Glory,

Pastor Mark