June 26, 2026

Praise God for Camp Compass!

Praise God we had an average of 475 campers and 200 volunteers each day! Please be praying for all the messages these campers heard about God being our Rock of Salvation to sink into their hearts and for souls to be saved.

We had a goal to raise $12,000 for our missionary partners: the Richards family in Vanuatu for them to complete their training center and evacuation center that will also function as their church. Praise God, we raised $12,069!

Pray for Ignite!

Ignite is right around the corner- July 14-18. This year’s theme is “Empowered.” We’ll explore what God’s Word teaches about the Holy Spirit and His work in the life of a believer. Please be in prayer for the 297 students and leaders registered. Our prayer is that students would grow in their understanding, gratitude, and worship—walking in and bearing the fruit of the Spirit.

Men’s Breakfast

Men, encourage the men in your Life Group to join us for our next men’s breakfast on July 11th at 8am. We’ll enjoy a great meal, meaningful fellowship, worship, and a solid time in the Word. The event is free, and a hot breakfast is included.

Sunday’s Sermon:

Guilty - The Advantages of Having God’s Word

Romans 3:1-2

1. Even though we have more access to the Bible than any generation in history, why do so many take God’s Word for granted? How might you be tempted to do so?

2. Imagine you were a missionary to people that had no experience with the Bible. How would you explain to them why God’s Word is so important/precious, and how can those thoughts help you treasure God’s Word this week?

3. Read 2 Peter 1:3-4. Why are the “precious and very great promises” contained in the Bible so crucial to the Christian life?

4. Read 1 Peter 2:1-3. Why is longing for the pure spiritual milk the only sensible response to God’s Word? What from this week’s message can help stir your longing for Scripture?

5. Read Psalm 71:17-18. How are you trying to pass along the Word of God to someone else? Why is it never too early or never too late to start caring about the next

   generation?

June 19, 2026

Fall Meetings With Your Core Group

Life Group Leaders, the next set of Core Group discussion questions are now on the Life Group Leader Training Course page here. PLEASE NOTE: The dates on the next two meetings (meetings 5 & 6) have changed. We moved those dates back to late September and October to give you more time to get through the video training series and meet with your Core Group for a meaningful discussion. Perhaps now is a good time to get a few dates on the calendar so that once the ministry schedule picks up again in September you are already committed to meeting up.

Pray for Camp Compass!

As you will see with your own eyes this weekend, the team is going ALL OUT. The kids that attend Camp Compass are in for a great week. Let’s all be praying, especially as Deacons, for God to do great things through this camp, ultimately resulting in the salvation of young souls! Here is the schedule for the Bible teaching each day. Use this as a prayer list to pray specifically for these hearts on a daily basis:

Day 1 Theme - Rock
1 Samuel 2:2
“There is none holy like the LORD: for there is none besides you; there is no rock like our God.

Day 2 Theme - Fortress
Psalm 18:2a
2 The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock

Day 3 Theme - Refuge
Psalm 61:4
4 Let me dwell in your tent forever! Let me take refuge under the shelter of your wings!

Day 4 Theme - Foundation
Luke 6:48a
48 he is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock.

Day 5 Theme - Savior
2 Samuel 22:1-6
4 I call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies.

Sunday’s Sermon:

Guilty - Dangers of False Assurance: Ceremony

Romans 2:25-29

1. Read Romans 1:25. In our cultural, we generally don’t think of circumcision as something that makes us right with God, but what ARE some external or ritualistic things we may be tempted to put stock in? Do you think you are or have been tempted to trust in these things?

2. Read Psalm 51:16-17. Describe what a broken and contrite heart practically looks like? Is this how you respond to sin in your own life?

3. Read Matthew 23:25-28. How can these problems also be common in modern-day churches? How can you

   avoid these pitfalls?

4. Serving the church is clearly a good thing, but what will be different if you are doing it for the praise that comes from God instead of the praise that comes from men?

5. Read 1 Corinthians 4:5. What do your private life and your home life reveal about how much you value the glory that comes from God?

June 12, 2026

Reagan & Julie Schiewe Are Arriving This Week!

Pray for Reagan & Julie Schiewe as they arrive this week. Reagan starts as the Director of Rooted and our Singles Ministry. Be sure to also welcome them next Sunday or as you see them around the church! We are excited that God has brought them to CBCTV and we pray in anticipation of all that God will do through their efforts in Rooted, Singles, and beyond.

Pray for the National Equipped Conference

The National Equipped Conference, Reliance On Prayer, kicked off on Friday evening! Pray for the several people from our church who traveled to the conference, that they would be encouraged and strengthened in their prayer life! Pray for all of the Compass Bible Church attendees to grow in a way that results in all of the churches in our network to have a more genuine reliance on prayer.

Push the Following Christ Class

If there is anyone in your Life Group who would benefit from the class Following Christ, that starts on June 21st during the 8:15 service, please share the registration with them. Here is the description: The Christian life is to be LIVED! In this 6-week course, we'll walk through the basics of living life in Christ. Maybe you're new to being a Christian and want to grow in how you live out your faith, or perhaps you've been a Christian for a while and feel compelled to get the basics down. Either way, this course will strengthen your daily walk with God as we focus on topics like Listening to God, Talking to God, Meeting with God's Family, Meeting the World, Living in Hope, and more.

Sunday’s Sermon:

The Call to Corporate Worship

Colossians 3:16

1. How do you currently prepare for corporate worship on Sundays? What are some practical ways you could better prepare yourself and your household to arrive ready for corporate worship?

2. What usually determines whether you sing on a Sunday morning? How reliable are those things as motivations for worship? Is your participation in corporate worship more often a reflection of your circumstances or a response to God’s character and truth? Explain.

3. Read Hebrews 10:23–25. How would your approach to corporate worship change if you viewed yourself as a contributor and not only a consumer?

4. When you are struggling with discontentment, anxiety, anger, or discouragement, how can corporate worship help reorient your heart?

5. How has the worship of other believers strengthened your faith? Is there a hymn or worship song God has recently used to convict, encourage, or help you? Explain.

June 5, 2026

Pray for The National Equipped Conference

This week all of the Pastors, much of the staff, and several people from our congregation will be headed to Huntington Beach CA to participate in the National Equipped Conference. Be praying for everyone to travel safely but also be praying that this conference on prayer would fortify every Compass Bible Church in their fifth distinctive!

Fellowship Friday Is Coming Up!

Ladies, don't forget that Fellowship Friday is coming up fast! On Friday, June 19 from 9-11am at Orah Brandt Park there will be snacks, baked good, and iced coffee to enjoy. Bring your kids or grandkids as the splash pad will be available!

Sunday’s Sermon:

Dangers of False Assurance: Knowledge

Romans 2:17-24

1. Read Romans 2:17-20. How might professing Christians today be tempted to rely on their spiritual knowledge, and how can you avoid that temptation?

2. Read Isaiah 6:1-5. Why should a true knowledge of God lead to humility and an awareness of our own sin?

3. Read James 1:21. How can you make sure you are receiving God’s word with meekness and avoiding the “L-shaped amen”?

4. Read Romans 2:23. How do you need to be most on guard against hypocrisy? In what ways do you need to be most careful that your actions don’t dishonor God?

May 29, 2026

Save the Date - Fall Deacons Meeting

Save the date for the next Deacons Meeting on Saturday, August 22nd at 6pm. We look forward to getting together before the Fall calendar kicks into high gear!

Keep Praying for Albania STM

The team of 19 (15 students and 4 leaders) have arrived in Albania. Please pray for boldness to share the gospel, soft hearts, great fellowship, and lots of spiritual fruit.

Sunday’s Sermon:

You’re Not Getting Away With It

Romans 2:12-16

1. Read Romans 2:6, 11-12. How might you be tempted to think of God’s judgment as “unfair,” and why is this such a dangerous road to go down in our thoughts?

2. Read James 1:22-26. Where are the biggest gaps between what you “know” and what you are “doing”?

3. Read Hebrews 10:19-22. What are some of the joys of having a conscience that has been cleansed by the work of Christ? How should that affect your outlook on your Christian life this week?

4. Read Acts 24:16. In what ways do you most need to take pains to keep your conscience clear toward both God and man?

5. Read Galatians 6:1-2. What Christian brothers or sisters can you rely on to help you fight against secret sin? (If the answer is “nobody,” what could you do to cultivate those kinds of relationships?) On the other hand, how can you be faithful and trustworthy to help bear the burdens of others as they seek to keep a clear conscience?

May 22, 2026

Pray for Albania STM

Our team of 19 (15 students and 4 leaders) are leaving this Monday for Albania. Please pray for safe travels, boldness to share the gospel, soft hearts, great fellowship, and lots of spiritual fruit.

Women - Summer Activities

Women Leaders— Encourage your Life Group Ladies to register for “Summer Deep Dive” to further explore the Every Thought Captive retreat theme. Our intention is to go deeper into the Scriptures on a variety of themes that God’s Word addresses, and to slow down the pace to best meditate/apply what we learn. Every Monday we will send out an email teeing up that week’s theme/prompts, written by our pastors/wives.

Our first Women’s Friday Fellowship will be June 19th from 9-11am at Orah Brandt Park. We will have snacks, baked goods, and iced coffee to enjoy. The splash pad will be available as well. Encourage your Life Group Ladies to come and invite a friend. No registration necessary.

Missionary Sponsors Visit From Papua New Guinea

This Sunday, May 24, our Missionary Sponsors, Tim and Courtney Shontere, will be visiting with us for the weekend for the first time! During 3rd Service, they'll share about their ministry and have Q&A in the Heritage Room (office building classroom). We invite everyone to join them to learn more about their 20 years of ministry so far with the Yembi Yembi tribe and other tribes in Papua New Guinea!

Sunday’s Sermon:

Why Your Background Can’t Save You

Romans 2:6-11

1. Read Philippians 3:3-7. In what ways might you be tempted to put “confidence in the flesh” because of your background? Why is our religious background insufficient in preparing us for judgment?

2. Read Matthew 16:24-27. How does becoming a Christian require you to deny yourself? What are some specific ways you need to “lose your life” in order to follow Christ?

3. Read Philippians 2:3-4. How is selfishness an ongoing temptation in your life? What will it look like to fight against selfishness this week?

4. Read Matthew 6:33. What practical differences should “seeking first the kingdom of God and his righteousness” make in your life this week?

5. Read 2 Corinthians 4:16-18. How should an eternal mindset give us perseverance in doing what is right? Are there any specific areas of obedience where you need this encouragement right now?

May 15, 2026

Adventure Club Graduation Reminder

Life Group leaders remember that THIS WEEK, on May 19th and 21st, we will be hosting our Adventure Club graduation night in the main auditorium. We ask that all Life Groups be in the auditorium at 7:50 PM to attend the ceremony. Each student present will receive a certificate with their name that congratulates them on completing year three of the Adventure Club curriculum.

Women - “Summer Deep Dive”

Women Leaders— In place of a summer book club we are creating a “Summer Deep Dive” to further explore the Every Thought Captive retreat theme. Our intention is to go deeper into the Scriptures on a variety of themes that God’s word addresses, and to slow down the pace to best meditate/apply what we learn. Every Monday we will send out an email teeing up that week’s theme/prompts, written by our pastors/wives. As always, you are welcome to gather your life group women over the summer to discuss in person once, twice, or at your preferred pace. We hope you will join this summer study and encourage your women to also, as an opportunity for further discipleship and greater fruitfulness in our thought lives!

Missionary Sponsors Visit From Papua New Guinea

Next Sunday, May 24, our Missionary Sponsors, Tim and Courtney Shontere, will be visiting with us for the weekend for the first time! During 3rd Service, they'll share about their ministry and have Q&A in the Heritage Room (office building classroom). We invite everyone to join them to learn more about their 20 years of ministry so far with the Yembi Yembi tribe and other tribes in Papua New Guinea!

Sunday’s Sermon:

The Dangers of Our Hypocrisy

Romans 2:1-5

1. Read Luke 18:18-23. Put yourself in the shoes of the Rich Young Ruler. If you told Jesus that you had kept all the commandments since your youth, what could Jesus say that would expose the true state of your heart and your sin?

2. Read Romans 2:4. In what ways have you seen God express his kindness, forbearance, and patience to you even when you were still unrepentant?

3. Read 2 Corinthians 7:10-11. How would you describe the difference between godly grief and worldly grief? How should a right understanding of God’s kindness lead us toward godly grief?

4. Read Isaiah 66:1-2. Do you think those closest to you would describe you as humble and contrite in spirit? What are some of the visible fruits of these characteristics?

5. Read Titus 3:1-3. How should an appreciation of God’s patience towards you affect your attitudes toward
   unbelievers?

May 8, 2026

Meeting 4 Core Group Questions

Life Group leaders remember to keep an eye on the timeline to get through the Life Group Leader Training Course this year. The next set of questions along with the dates to get them completed by are on the Life Group Leader Training Course page. Please reach out to pastor Charlie if you have any questions!

Adventure Club Graduation Night!

On May 19th and 21st, we will be hosting our Adventure Club graduation night in the main auditorium. We ask that all Life Groups be in the auditorium at 7:50 PM to attend the ceremony. Each student present will receive a certificate with their name that congratulates them on completing year three of the Adventure Club curriculum.

Men’s Breakfast & Tournament Series

Men, please invite your Life Group and don’t miss our next Men’s Breakfast on Saturday, May 16 at 8am! We’ll enjoy a great meal, meaningful fellowship, worship, and a solid time in the Word as we continue the "We Are Conquerors" series from Revelation 2-3. The event is free, and a hot breakfast is included.

The Mini Golf competition will occur immediately after the breakfast in the church lobby. Each life group shall put forward a team of 2 to play a combined total score for the competition.

The Book Reading Challenge will begin at the breakfast! A list of 30+ books will be given from which you are encouraged to read up through October 3. The bookstore will carry many of the titles and will be open after the breakfast.

Sunday’s Sermon:

Given Over to Wicked Ways

Romans 1:28-32

1. Read Romans 1:28-32. In what ways may you be tempted to be entertained by the sins in this list or to give approval to those who are committing these sins?

2. Read 1 Corinthians 10:31. As you go and fulfill your vocation this week, how can you do it in a way that points people to the glory of God?

3. As you think through your evangelistic encounters and relationships, how can you lovingly yet clearly use the reality of sin to point people to the gospel?

4. Read James 1:16-18. In what ways do your temptations seek bring doubts on God’s goodness and perfect, thus lowering your view of God?

5. Read Romans 12:2. As you think through your most common temptations, how can you renew your mind in these areas to align your will with God’s?

May 1, 2026

Pray for Fruit From the Women’s Retreat!

As the women head down the mountain today and join their families (and church body Sunday), please be praying for God to do a mighty work in their hearts… and minds! A lot was packed into a this retreat so be praying for each woman to process all that she heard and to glorify the Lord as she works to set her mind on things above!

Sunday’s Sermon:

Given Over to Unnatural Unions

Romans 1:26-27

1. Read 1 Corinthians 6:9-11. The last two sermons have focused on the topic of sexual sin. Why is it important to remember how serious these sins are to God? Why is it also important to remember that cleansing and forgiveness can be found in Jesus Christ?

2. What cultural or emotional reasons have you seen people use to change their minds on the issues of marriage, sexuality, or gender? How would you respond to those reasons biblically?

3. In what contexts in your life do you interact with people who reject what the Bible says about sex and sexuality? How can you live with both conviction and compassion in those contexts?

4. Read Colossians 1:24-29. In what ways do you make sacrifices to point people to Christ? Why is the goal of presenting everyone mature in Christ worth sacrificing for?

5. Read Romans 1:25. As you consider the sins you struggle with, how do these temptations involve a battle over whether you will worship and serve the Creator or yourself? How can this understand help you fight against sin?

April 24, 2026

Pray for Women’s Retreat

Please be intentional to pray for the 278 (and counting) women registered for the “Every Thought Captive” Women’s Retreat coming up April 30-May 2. Pray for safety up and down the mountain, for Holly, Kristina, Pastor Ben, and Pastor Charlie as they teach, and ultimately for souls to be saved and sanctified.

Invite to Men’s Breakfast

Men, encourage the men in your Life Group to join us for our next men’s breakfast on May 16! We’ll hear a message from this year’s theme: We Are Conquerors! The breakfast is free. Register Here

Also, for Men’s Tournament Series, we’ll have a mini-golf competition in the lobby at 10am immediately after the breakfast (we’re bringing a course in!). Be sure to choose two men to participate from your group! See updated Tournament Series leaderboard here: compassbible.tv/men

Announce Baptisms

Our next baptisms are happening on Sunday, May 31 at all three services. Please announce this to your Life Group and If you know of a follower of Christ, new or old, that has not been baptized, encourage them to take this step of obedient faith. Here is the link to register.

Sunday’s Sermon:

Given Over to Sexual Sin

Romans 1:24-25

1. Why is it important to understand that while the sexual immorality of our culture claims to be “not religious,” it is religious and idolatrous at its core? How can that help you as you battle the idolatry of self and pleasure?

2. Read Ephesians 5:3-6. Why are thanksgiving and contentment such important weapons in the fight for purity in your life? How can discontentment open you up to temptation?

3. Read 1 Corinthians 6:18-20. How is sexual immorality a sin against your own body? What in this passage should motivate you to flee sexual immorality?

4. Read Psalm 51:1-6. What can you learn about proper confession from this Psalm? In what ways may you fall short of true biblical confession in your own life?

5. Read 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10. What does it look like to truly turn from the idols of self or pleasure to serve the living and true God?

April 17, 2026

New College/Singles Ministry Director

We are excited to announce that Reagan Schiewe will be joining the team starting in June as our new College/Singles Ministry Director! He, his wife, and their three young kids will be moving up here shortly after the National Equipped Conference in mid to late June. Be praying for their transition!

Announcing The Kids Ministry Summer Series

This summer we are starting a new series called  "When God Spoke," where we take the kids to the scriptures to see the nuanced personality of God. From his incredible patience to his perfect wisdom, we’ll see how God interacted with people one-on-one. This summer, our children move beyond the basics and dive into the amazing, nuanced heart of the Father!

Be sure to share the dates (see the graphic below) with your Life Groups if you meet on Tuesday or Thursday with Adventure Club. The format will remain the same as with Adventure Club and will be held at the same times during the dates listed.

Reminder: Deacon Women’s Prayer Breakfast

Ladies, don't forget about the Deacon Women's Prayer Breakfast coming up on Saturday the 25th from 8:30-10:00am. There will be breakfast and a time of prayer to prepare for the upcoming Women's Retreat.

Sunday’s Sermon:

The Roots of Rebellion

Romans 1:21-23

1. Read Romans 11:36. How should such a grand vision of the glory of God determine the
   direction of your life? What are some of the practical ramifications this should have on
   your life this week?

2. Read 1 Thessalonians 5:18. What are some ways a lack of gratitude may be a bigger
   problem in your life than you realize? What are some things you don’t give thanks for
   that you should?

3. Read Genesis 3:1-6. In what ways does Satan use similar tactics in tempting you? How
   do doubt of God’s glory and goodness play a factor in your temptations?

4. Read Jeremiah 2:11-13. What are the biggest temptations to idolatry in your life? Why
   are these idols ultimately a scam?

5. Read Psalm 115:4-8. In what ways will these idols have a detrimental effect on your
   life? Why is living for the glory of God ultimately a better option (see Psalm 115:1)?

April 10, 2026

Announce - Germany STM

We are currently putting together a team of 10-12 individuals for a mission trip to Berlin, Germany in support of our Missionary Partners, the Grosjeans. If you’re interested in joining, of if you know of someone in your LifeGroup who would be interested, learn more and apply here.

Save the Date - Partners Banquet

We are excited to announce that his year we will host the very first Partners banquet! This event will be hosted on June 5, 2026 from 6-8pm and will include dinner followed by a teaching from Pastor Ben.

The evening will serve as an encouragement for all Partners graduates and a training for those who desire to take others through the Partners Program in the future. 

Registration will open soon. Spouses are welcome to attend.

Remind - Women’s Retreat

Women’s Retreat 2026 is less than three weeks away (April 30 - May 2! Be sure to remind your Life Group and also secure your spot by April 15th before the price increases. Reach out to deb@compassbible.tv with any questions. Register Here

Sunday’s Sermon:

THE RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENT OF GOD

Romans 1:18-20

1. Read Psalm 45:6-7. Why should we be thankful that God is a righteous king who loves and rewards righteousness while hating and punishing wickedness? How can this help to overcome common objections people might have to the wrath of God?

2. Read Isaiah 5:18-23. How do you see the kinds of actions condemned in this passage at work in our own culture? How can you make sure you are not going with the flow of our society but instead being salt & light?.

3. Read Romans 1:18. Why is it so much easier to think of others as guilty of “ungodliness” and
“unrighteousness” than ourselves?

4. How are “ungodliness” and “unrighteousness” accurate descriptors of the sins you struggle with the most? How can a greater acceptance of the truth of who God is help you fight these sins?

5. Read Romans 1:16-17. How will a greater understanding of the wrath of God increase your passion for sharing the gospel and the Great Commission?

April 3, 2026

Next Life Group Core Group Questions

Life Group leaders remember to keep an eye on the timeline to get through the Life Group Leader Training Course this year. The next set of questions along with the dates to get them completed by are on the Life Group Leader Training Course page. Please reach out to pastor Charlie if you have any questions!

Albania Fundraiser

Hey Deacons, next Saturday, April 11th is the Albania STM 5K Fundraiser. Invite your Lifegroup to come out and support the team as they raise funds for the trip. It’s a great way to spend time together as a Lifegroup and support missions. Registration is free for supporters so bring the whole family. Even if you don't plan on running, there will also be a bake sale (see below) and presentation of the missions trip by Luc LeFort.

Get ready for something sweet! Our Bake Sale Fundraiser on Saturday, April 11th is the perfect opportunity to share your favorite treats and support an incredible cause. Sign up to bring baked goods and come ready to grab something delicious - every bite makes a difference!

Invite to the Women’s Retreat April 30 - May 2

Please encourage your Life Group ladies to sign up for our Women’s retreat! At “Every Thought Captive” Women’s Retreat we will study God’s Word across four sessions to better grasp how to win the battle in our minds! When our thoughts are held captive and renewed day by day our attitudes, responses, decisions, sin struggles, relationships, etc are directly and powerfully impacted for the better! Join us as we prayerfully anticipate the transformative work God will accomplish in our souls this! Register Here

Park in the Right Spot for Easter

Deacons, please review the map below and park in purple. We would love to leave the red area for visitors. Please plan to arrive early to find parking. We’re asking everyone who calls Compass their church to do the same but let’s lead the charge as the chief servants of the church!

Sunday’s Sermon:

How the Resurrection Gives Hope to a Broken World

1 Corinthians 15:50-58

1. Read 2 Corinthians 5:6-7. How can the certainty of a perfect future kingdom of Christ bring present confidence and encouragement to you this week?

2. Read John 14:6. Think about the terms “way,” “truth,” and “life.” How is Jesus the only true source of these things? What impact should that reality have on your life.

3. Read 1 Corinthians 15:57. Why should you be thankful for Christ’s victory? Write out a prayer that expresses your gratitude to God for what he has done for you in Christ.

4. Read 1 Corinthians 15:58. What things are most likely to disrupt your steadfastness or immovability in faith or ministry? How should Christ’s victory and future kingdom help keep you steady despite those challenges?

5. Why is in encouraging to know that “in the Lord your labor is not in vain”? What things do you need to start doing or keep doing because of that reality?

March 27, 2026

Pray for the Women’s Event

So far we have over 300 women signed up for the Women’s Breakfast Saturday morning. Please be praying for a fruitful time as Holly speaks on 2 Corinthians 5:1-10.

Blitz Invites On March 28 For Easter

Life Group Leaders - The Pastors would like to encourage your group to engage your local neighborhoods with Easter Invites on March 28! For this Easter Community Outreach blitz, Life Groups can pick a place and time on March 28 to get together as a Life Group and go out to drop off Easter Invite Cards. These will invite people to our Good Friday Services, Eggstravaganza, and Easter Services. A local neighborhood of one of your Life Group members is a great location. We recommend the afternoon to get together. 60 to 90 minutes is a good benchmark for time out-and-about going door-to-door (knocking is optional, leaving a card is the goal). Let's get the word out to our communities that "He Is Risen!" Easter Invite Cards will be available for pickup this Sunday.

Invite to the Women’s Retreat April 30 - May 2

Please encourage your Life Group ladies to sign up for our Women’s retreat! At “Every Thought Captive” Women’s Retreat we will study God’s Word across four sessions to better grasp how to win the battle in our minds! When our thoughts are held captive and renewed day by day our attitudes, responses, decisions, sin struggles, relationships, etc are directly and powerfully impacted for the better! Join us as we prayerfully anticipate the transformative work God will accomplish in our souls this! Register Here

Remind About Resurrection Week Live

Please make sure everyone in your LifeGroup is aware that starting the evening of Palm Sunday, each night, from 8pm-8:30pm, we will have a special Livestream featuring worship, a devotional and more! You can tune in by visiting our homepage, Facebook, or Youtube Channel!

Sunday’s Sermon:

The Manifesto of a Gospel Servant, Pt. 2

Romans 1:16-17

1. Read Luke 18:9-14. In what ways can you be tempted to look down on others like the Pharisee does here? How are these thoughts at odds with the gospel?

2. How can you (like the tax collector in Luke 18) live with an awareness that your only hope is the mercy of God and the righteousness of Christ?

3. What are some of the things you think people are tempted to hold onto instead of clinging to Christ in faith? Are you still clinging to any of those things? How can an
understanding of these things help you in evangelistic conversations?

4. Read Habakkuk 3:17-19. How can an ongoing trust in Christ help prepare you for difficult circumstances in life?

5. Spend some extra time praying for a fruitful Resurrection Week ahead. Ask God to move in your own heart as you reflect on the death and resurrection of Christ. Ask that God
would save many souls through the power of the gospel.

March 20, 2026

Invite to the Women’s Event

Life Group Leaders, pease remind your Life Group ladies to sign up for our next Women’s Breakfast March 28th from 9-11am. As new creations in Christ, our new goal is to aim to please Christ in everything, and God’s word will strengthen and equip us to hit this target faithfully! Register Here

Invite to the Women’s Retreat April 30 - May 2

Ladies- Encourage your Life Group ladies to sign up for our Women’s retreat! At “Every Thought Captive” Women’s Retreat we will study God’s Word across four sessions to better grasp how to win the battle in our minds! When our thoughts are held captive and renewed day by day our attitudes, responses, decisions, sin struggles, relationships, etc are directly and powerfully impacted for the better! Join us as we prayerfully anticipate the transformative work God will accomplish in our souls this! Register Here

Announce the Run for Albania Fundraiser

Join us for the Albania Missions Fundraiser Race on April 11! Come be part of something meaningful as we gather to support the spread of the Gospel in Albania.

Arrive by 9:30am to meet the team and hear from Luc about how we’ll be partnering with Albanian missionaries to make an eternal impact.

Choose your race: 5K (starting at 10:00am) or 1-mile (starting at 10:05am), with both the start and finish right at the church. Top Male and Female finishers will earn a souvenir from Albania! Whether you run, walk, or come cheer others on, there’s a place for everyone!

Registration fees are as follow: 

• 5K or 1 mile - $10

• 11 and under - FREE (suggested donation $5)

• Cheer Squad - FREE
  

Additional donations invited! And don’t miss the bake sale, it’s the perfect way to celebrate, connect, and support the cause.

Let’s come together, have fun, and make a lasting impact for Christ!

Register Here

Organize Your Life Group to Blitz for Easter

Life Group Leaders - The Pastors would like to encourage your group to engage your local neighborhoods with Easter Invites on March 28! For this Easter Community Outreach blitz, Life Groups can pick a place and time on March 28 to get together as a Life Group and go out to drop off Easter Invite Cards. These will invite people to our Good Friday Services, Eggstravaganza, and Easter Services. A local neighborhood of one of your Life Group members is a great location. We recommend the afternoon to get together. 60 to 90 minutes is a good benchmark for time out-and-about going door-to-door (knocking is optional, leaving a card is the goal). Let's get the word out to our communities that "He Is Risen!" Easter Invite Cards will be available for pickup this Sunday.

Rooted Candidate in Town

Reagan Schiewe will be in town, with his wife Julie and their children, from Wednesday March 25 through Sunday, March 29. Reagan has been interviewing for the Director of Rooted position and he will be in town as part of that process. He will be preaching at Rooted on Wednesday night to the Rooted students and then meeting with the pastors throughout the week. His wife Julie will be at the women’s event on Saturday as well. Please be praying for a productive and helpful trip for both the Schiewes and the pastoral team!

Sunday’s Sermon:

Made for God’s Majesty

Psalm 8

1. What are some places or things you feel drawn toward to find your identity in other than God?
2. Read Isaiah 6:1-5. Do you ever marvel at the glory and majesty of God? Why should God’s people spend more time meditating upon God’s nature?
3. Read 1 John 2:15-17. In contrast to God’s glory, why is it trivial to take pride in or to identify ourselves with anything apart from God?
4. What are some of the greatest implications of man being made in God’s image? How are you stewarding the dominion of God that he has given to you?
5. Reread vv.6-9. Because God has created us to fill the earth with his glory and majesty, how will you actively and intentionally fulfill this purpose for which God has created you?

March 13, 2026

Men's Breakfast - Remind the Men

The next Men’s Breakfast is coming up on March 21st at 8:00am. Life Group Leaders please encourage the men in your group to sign up.

Men's Tournament Series and Memory Challenge begin!

There will be a Ping Pong tournament AFTER Men’s breakfast concludes. Pick 2 men for your Life Group's Ping Pong doubles team! The MEMORY CHALLENGE for the MEN’S TOURNAMENT SERIES will commence on March 21 as well. At the breakfast, men will receive the memory options list and the rules for the Challenge. Memory challenge ends July 12.

Men's SVL Softball League

Registration closes April 1, so we need to get the word out to the men in your Life Group!

March 28 Easter Community Outreach Blitz Reminder

Life Group Leaders - The Pastors would like to encourage your group to engage your local neighborhoods with Easter Invites on March 28! For this Easter Community Outreach blitz, Life Groups can pick a place and time on March 28 to get together as a Life Group and go out to drop off Easter Invite Cards. These will invite people to our Good Friday Services, Eggstravaganza, and Easter Services. A local neighborhood of one of your Life Group members is a great location. We recommend the afternoon to get together. 60 to 90 minutes is a good benchmark for time out-and-about going door-to-door (knocking is optional, leaving a card is the goal). Let's get the word out to our communities that "He Is Risen!" Easter Invite Cards will be available for pickup this Sunday.

Sunday’s Sermon:

The Manifesto of a Gospel Servant

Romans 1:16-17

1. Read Romans 1:16-17. What are some reasons you might be tempted (or pressured by the culture) to be embarrassed by the gospel? How can the truths of these verses help you be unashamed of the gospel?

2. Do you think you have a tendency either to be overbearing or to be too timid in gospel conversations? What would it look like for you to move more towards a healthy boldness for the gospel?

3. Read Hebrews 4:12. How is it encouraging to know that the power comes from the message, not the messenger? How can this affect your mindset and actions in evangelism?

4. What are a few Bible verses you can have memorized and ready to use as you share the gospel with others?

5. Read 1 Corinthians 1:26-31. How should the realities of this passage affect our mindset as we seek to point people to Jesus? How will it help you to remember that anyone who believes will be saved?

March 6, 2026

Do People In Your Life Group Need Parenting Help? - New Class

If there are parents in your Life Group that would benefit from a parenting class, please pass along the information for the Faithful Parenting class that starts next Sunday.

Time: 10 am
Begins: March 15 (10-week class)
Location: Heritage Room
Teacher: Pastor Charlie Matz
Description: Parenting is difficult, but God’s Word provides sufficient means to parent with faithfulness and confidence. In this ten-week class, we will answer the following questions and more: What is the goal of parenting? How should we instruct and discipline our children? How should men and women think differently about fatherhood and motherhood? What are the unique challenges that are present during each stage of parenting? How should we navigate the complexities of technology and purity?
Register Here

Albert Mohler is Coming to Town!

Albert Mohler will be speaking May 29th at our church! Biblical truth is under attack in our culture, and Idaho Family Policy Center is fighting back by inviting Dr. Albert Mohler to join us at Compass Bible Church for a special IFPC Family Forum Night. He will be joining Blaine Conzatti and Kent DelHousaye to speak on how Christians can effectively engage in culture. Tickets are free, but you must have a ticket to attend the event. Register Here

Easter Invite Blitz

Life Group Leaders - The Pastors would like to encourage your group to engage your local neighborhoods with Easter Invites on March 28! For this Easter Community Outreach blitz, Life Groups can pick a place and time on March 28 to get together as a Life Group and go out to drop off Easter Invite Cards. These will invite people to our Good Friday Services, Eggstravaganza, and Easter Services. A local neighborhood of one of your Life Group members is a great location. We recommend the afternoon to get together. 60 to 90 minutes is a good benchmark for time out-and-about going door-to-door (knocking is optional, leaving a card is the goal). Let's get the word out to our communities that "He Is Risen!" Easter Invite Cards will be available for pickup this Sunday.

Worship Night Reminder

Our next worship night will be Friday night, March 13th from 6:00-8:00. Please announce this to your LifeGroup this week and get excited, we will be singing throwbacks!

The Service Time Change Is Almost Here

March 15th begins our new service times! Please remind your Life Group the new service times will be 8:15, 10:00, and 11:45. Also, don’t forget to set your clocks ahead an hour this Sunday morning!

Sunday’s Sermon:

The Goal of a Gospel Servant, Pt. 2

Romans 1:13-15

1. Read Philippians 1:21-24. What would it look like for you to live with this same mindset? How is “bearing fruit” a priority in your life?

2. Do you tend to either avoid hard work or work hard in a foolish, self-reliant way? How could you better follow Paul’s example of hard work that clearly comes from a place of dependence on God?

3. Read Colossians 1:3-6. How should growing in your understanding of the gospel continue to bear fruit in your life beyond the moment of conversation?

4. Read 2 Kings 7:9. How should the logic of these lepers apply to us as we think about sharing the gospel with others? Who are some people you need to share the good news of the free gift of grace that is available in Christ?

5. Read Romans 1:14. Are there people (or groups of people) that you might be tempted to
   look down on as unlikely to believe or even unworthy of hearing the gospel? Why is such
   thinking at odds with the reality of what Christ has done for us?

February 27, 2026

Next Core Group Questions

Life Group leaders remember to keep an eye on the timeline to get through the Life Group Leader Training Course this year. The next set of questions along with the dates to get them completed by are on the Life Group Leader Training Course page. Please reach out to pastor Charlie if you have any questions!

Women’s Event Tomorrow

We have over 330 women signed up for session two in the “New Creations” series tomorrow morning! Please be praying for Kristina as she delivers the message on how God’s Word gives us a radically new perspective on the value of suffering from 2 Corinthians 4:7-18. If there are any women on the fence in your Life Group please encourage them to come! 

Edi and Bona Demo Are HERE

Edi and Boda Demo, our Albanian Missionaries that lead the Illyricum Movement, are here along with their son Sion and three other Albanian teenagers. Please introduce yourselves to them this Sunday- they will be here all three services.

Worship Night

Our next worship night will be Friday night, March 13th from 6:00-8:00. Please announce this to your LifeGroup this week and get excited, we will be singing throwbacks!

Sports Outreach

There are still some volunteers needed for basketball. Please reach out to those in your Life Group who you think might be interested. Learn more and register Here.

Time Changes

Yes, that is correct, the word “changes” is plural. The first change will happen March 8th when everyone “Springs Forward” an hour. The second change takes place on March 15th with our new service times. Please remind your Life Group the new service times will be 8:15, 10:00, and 11:45. 

Sunday’s Sermon:

The Goal of a Gospel Servant

Romans 1:11-12

1. How have you seen the contributions of other believers to be an essential part of your growth as a Christian? How can that motivate you to hunger for Christian fellowship?

2. Which of the three obstacles to hunger for Christian fellowship that were mentioned in the sermon resonated the most with you, and what will you do to fight against that?
   What, if any, other obstacles can you think of?

3. In what ways do you think you do a good job in strengthening or building up other Christians? How could you grow as an encourager?

4. Read Hebrews 3:12-13. What are some of the reasons in the verse that should add a sense of urgency to our encouragement? Who are some people you can reach out to and encourage this week?

5. Read Philippians 3:12-16. What will it look like for you to live with this same perspective
   this week? How will this mindset make you more open to encouragement from the faith
   of others?

February 20, 2026

Invite to the Women’s Event

Invite your Life Group ladies to the next event on Saturday, February 28th from 9-11:30am for session two in the “New Creations” series! When someone becomes a new creation in Christ it transforms their perspective, especially regarding suffering. Come and see how God’s Word gives us a radically new perspective on the value of suffering from 2 Corinthians 4:7-18. The morning will include breakfast, fellowship, worship, teaching, and discussion time! Please remind your LifeGroup Ladies to register.

Sending New People the “Getting the Most out of Life Groups” Videos

Life Group leaders, now that we have the “Getting the Most out of Life Groups” videos on the Life Groups webpage, be sure to send all new people to your group the link to watch the four-part series. As part of your “onboarding process,” please send new people these videos so that they can have clear expectations regarding their involvement in the group. This might be the best way to introduce new people to these videos so that they can follow up with you, their new Life Group leader, if they have any questions after watching. Thanks, and please let me (Charlie) know if you have any questions about sending out these videos! 

Sunday’s Sermon:

The Passion of a Gospel Servant

Romans 1:8-10

1. Read Romans 1:9. Why will true worship of God motivate a passion for the gospel and a love for others? How can worship of God be a greater motivator for you to care about the spiritual well-being of others?

2. Read 1 Thessalonians 3:8. One of Paul’s greatest joys in life was to see other people thriving in their walk with Christ. What would it look like for you to think this same way?

3. Read Colossians 1:3-5. Why is it appropriate for gratitude to be prominent in your feelings toward other believers?

4. Evaluate your patterns of prayer for other people. Are you consistently praying for other believers—including some that you do not even personally know? How can you grow in your consistency here?

5. Read 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13 & Colossians 1:9-12. What can you learn from the content of Paul’s prayers? How can this inform your own requests for others?

February 13, 2026

Pray for Winter Weekend

Over 180 students and leaders are leaving today for our youth winter weekend retreat happening at Living Waters Retreat Center in Challis, ID. Be in prayer for safe travels, hearts to be softened, souls to be saved, and relationships to be formed. 

A Successful Trip to Uganda!

Pastors Ben and Charlie are scheduled to land in Boise at 10:51pm tonight! Praise God for a successful trip! Thank you for your prayers. God did great things during the week as Pastor Ben taught 30 men the book of Genesis at Shepherd’s Training College and preached to Community Bible Church of Kubamitwe in their new building. Here are a few photos from the trip. 

Sunday’s Sermon:

Built to Last: Building Your Life and Legacy on God’s Word

Deuteronomy 6:1-14

1. What would it look like this week to love God with all your heart, soul, and might? What currently competes for your deepest love and affection? How can you tell?

2. Do spiritual conversations in your home feel natural or forced? Why? What is one current “sit, walk, lie down, or rise up” situation in your life where you could connect the dots between daily routine and Scripture?

3. Read Psalm 78:1-8. What specific story of God’s faithfulness in your life could you share with your family or friends this week? How does that story encourage you to set your hope on God? (vs. 7)

4. Who is currently imitating your life? Could you confidently say, “Imitate me as I imitate Christ” (1 Corinthians 11:1)? What part of your life would you hesitate for others to copy? Where might others be deeply blessed by following your example?

5. Read 2 Corinthians 3:1-3. What does it mean that believers are “letters from Christ”? How is the Spirit involved in writing God’s truth on hearts? How does this relate to your task of impressing God’s word onto your children?