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CHBC Weekly March 18, 2022

The Vision of CHBC – Equipping Believers

Ephesians 4:11-16 makes it clear that the body is to be built up into maturity which is measured as being like Christ. That work is to be done by the members of the body of Christ, who are equipped for the ministry by their pastors and teachers. Biblical instruction is not just about head knowledge. We want to equip the saints of CHBC to know God, to know His Word, and to know His providential work throughout history. We equip believers to be in pursuit of holiness, so their life and character is being conformed to the image of Christ. And we equip for the work of ministry, so we are doing what Christ has called the believer to do as male and female followers, as husbands and wives, as parents, as employees or employers, and as alien citizens of this world. Church is so much more than a place or set of events: the church is not a building people meet together in, but a people who gather to worship Jesus Christ as Lord.

Wednesday Night Ministries Resume

March 23, we resume all regular midweek activities and ministries. Please check the schedule and join us as we continue the work of disciple-making during our midweek gatherings. You can see our schedule here: CHBC Schedule.

Platform Remodel

As we continue with the Platform remodel, you can visibly see the change to the size and shape of the platform. We are still waiting for completion of staining, painting, and the final electrical installation. We are also waiting for the delivery of carpet so that an install date can be set. The company building the removable choir risers is waiting for the foam walls to be delivered so that they can complete construction of the riser and ship the risers to CHBC. The timeline for these final steps happen in mid-April.

Scripture of the Month

Psalm 100:3, “Know that the Lord Himself is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture.” Each week CHBC says aloud a passage of Scripture during our morning worship gathering. This is done for two reasons. First, we are commanded in Scripture to encourage one another with the Word of God. Second, we want to emphasize the spiritual discipline of Scripture memory. Receive a text to your phone with this verse set to music by texting the word “CHBCVERSE” to the number (302) 207-SONG (7664).

A Moment in Church History

On March 18, 1980, “Muslim students at the University of Alexandria threaten Mr. Edmonds, a Christian student, demanding he denounce his faith or die. When he refuses, they beat him unconscious and leave him with a broken arm.” Learn more about what happened on this date in church history by following this link: Today in Church History.

Prayer

Pray for the spiritual growth of your brothers and sisters in Christ. Your growth blesses them, and their growth blesses you.

Eph. 4:11-12

“And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, ¹² for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ;”

Mark D. DeMoss, Senior Pastor

     Capitol Hill Baptist Church

     Equipping…Exalting…Extending

            For the Glory of God

CHBC Weekly March 11, 2022

The Vision of CHBC – Multi-Cultural

The terms “multicultural” and “diversity” are popular in secular institutions, and somewhat suspect in traditional evangelicalism. But they are just words and can be helpful as a reminder of how the heavenly church will exist. When we are in heaven, we will worship with diverse believers from cultures far removed from our own by time and location. The local church should be a reflection of that as much as the community in which that church allows. If the community in which a local church exists has people from different ethnicities, socioeconomics, and ages, then the local church gathered for worship ought to reflect the same diversity and do so with a unity that reflects God and the pattern of the early New Testament Church. This is when we see how true this statement is: the church is not a building people meet together in, but a people who gather to worship Jesus Christ as Lord.

Time Change – Set Clocks Ahead One Hour

While we sleep Saturday night our phones will jump ahead one hour. Plan now for a little less sleep and set your standard clocks ahead before you go to bed so you are awake and ready for Sunday School and Church as Daylight Savings Time begins.

Bring Spring – March 13-15

The Bring Spring Schedule can be found online under the Activities tab of the CHBC website.

No Wednesday Ministries or Activities during Spring Break

Wednesday, March 16, there will not be any of our regular midweek ministries or activities due to local schools observing their Spring Break. We encourage our leaders and families to enjoy a break from the routine. We look forward to resuming our normal midweek schedule on March 23.

Platform Remodel

As we continue with the Platform remodel, you can visibly see the change to the size and shape of the platform. We are still waiting for completion of staining, painting, and the final electrical installation. We are also waiting for the delivery of carpet so that an install date can be set. The company building the removable choir risers is waiting for the foam walls to be delivered so that they can complete construction of the riser and ship the risers to CHBC. The timeline for these final steps happen in mid-April.

Scripture of the Month

Psalm 100:3, “Know that the Lord Himself is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture.” Each week CHBC says aloud a passage of Scripture during our morning worship gathering. This is done for two reasons. First, we are commanded in Scripture to encourage one another with the Word of God. Second, we want to emphasize the spiritual discipline of Scripture memory. Receive a text to your phone with this verse set to music by texting the word “CHBCVERSE” to the number (302) 207-SONG (7664).

A Moment in Church History

On March 10, 1747, “John Newton, a sailor on a slave ship, is converted to Christianity during a huge storm at sea. He eventually becomes an Anglican clergyman, the author of the famous hymn “Amazing Grace” and a zealous abolitionist. ‘That 10th of March is a day much to be remembered by me; and I have never allowed it to pass unnoticed since the year 1748. For on that day the Lord came from on high and delivered me out of deep waters.’” Learn more about what happened on this date in church history by following this link: Today in Church History.

Prayer

Pray for one another to be faithful in sharing the gospel and defending the faith. We are living in a day when we must think carefully about how to walk in grace and truth.

1 Peter 3:15

“but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence;”

Ways to Give your Tithes and Offerings

• CHBC Giving Online – if you need assistance with online giving, please contact the church office at 405-799-9799 during regular office hours (8:30-4:30, M-T, and 8:30-12:30, F)
• During worship in the CHBC Offering Boxes
• Mail to 304 SW 134^th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73170
• Drop off to Church Office during regular office hours at the mailing address above

Mark D. DeMoss, Senior Pastor

     Capitol Hill Baptist Church

     Equipping…Exalting…Extending

            For the Glory of God