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?

February 6, 2026

Pray for Winter Weekend

Praise God we currently have over 170 students and leaders registered for our youth winter weekend retreat happening February 13-16, 2026 at Living Waters Retreat Center in Challis, ID. Be in prayer for hearts to be softened, souls to be saved, and relationships to be formed. 

Pray for Pastors Ben & Charlie in Uganda

Pastors Ben and Charlie have landed in Uganda late Friday (early Saturday). Please pray for Pastor Ben to effectively teach Genesis 12-50 to the men attending the Shepherd’s Training Center and as he preaches from their new church building on Sunday morning. Look forward to some Revival from the Bible episodes from Uganda!

Outreach and Missions Exhibition

Be sure to remind your Life Group about the Outreach and Missions Exhibition this Sunday, February 8. We'll have an exhibition in the Heritage Room with 14 tables of opportunities for our people to get involved in outreach and/or missions in 2026. We'd love to see a big kingdom impact this year! The exhibition will take place before first service and in the gaps between services.

Sunday’s Sermon:

How To Share the Gospel With Anyone

Ephesians 2:1-10

1. Read Romans 9:17. The message began and ended with the image of handing out "Tickets to Heaven". In what ways was this a helpful word picture for you? How does it connect to Romans 9:17?

2. Martin Luther said: “The first duty of the gospel preacher is to declare God’s Law and show the nature of sin.” Why is this a necessary place to begin before getting to the cross? What might happen if we move forward to Jesus' death before the lost grasp their own personal sin problem?

3. Read Isaiah 53:5-6 and 2 Corinthians 5:21. How do these verses describe the substitutionary atonement? How can you draw on these verses or these concepts to explain what happened on the cross?

4. Read 1 John 1:9 and consider Point 3 of the message. Why is it helpful to urge unbelievers to "beg God for mercy" along with calling them to "repent and believe"? How do confessing sins and seeking mercy go hand in hand?

5. Read John 3:3. Why is "birth" a good word picture of what happens at salvation?

January 30, 2026

Pray for the Women’s Event Tomorrow

Praise God we currently have over 370 women signed up for the Women’s Event tomorrow morning. Please be in prayer for Holly as she teaches about “New Creations” in 2 Corinthians 4 and 5 and for all the women attending.

Pray for Pastors Ben & Charlie in Uganda

Pastors Ben and Charlie will be leaving for Uganda Thursday, February 5th. Please intentionally be in prayer for them to have safe travels, for Pastor Ben as he teaches the men at the Shepherd’s Training Center from Genesis 11-50, and as he preaches at their new church building on Sunday, February 8th.

Encourage Involvement in the Outreach and Missions Exhibition

Next Sunday, February 8, our Sunday service will be on the theme of outreach and missions. Along with that, we'll have an exhibition in the Heritage Room with 14 tables of opportunities for our people to get involved in outreach and/or missions in 2026. We'd love to see a big kingdom impact this year! At Life Groups next week, please encourage your group members to go and to sign up for at least one thing. The exhibition will take place before first service and in the gaps between services.

Sunday’s Sermon:

Unashamed of the Gospel: A Mission Unlike Any Other

Romans 1:5-7

1. Read Romans 1:1-7. Think about the idea of being on the same team and having the
   same mission as the Apostle Paul. How does that excite you to serve the cause of the
   gospel?

2. Read 1 Peter 4:10. Why are we sometimes tempted to think of serving the cause of the
   gospel as a burden and not a gracious gift? Why is it so important to keep the right
   perspective here?

3. What are some of the biggest misconceptions you see in our culture regarding what the
   gospel is and how to respond to it? As you think through your gospel interactions, how
   can you work to be clear regarding these things?

4. Read Colossians 3:12-13. Through the church you are part of a community of “God’s
   chosen ones, holy and beloved.” How should that affect your attitude towards others in
   your church?

5. Read 1 Peter 1:17-21. How should the reality that you have been ransomed and set
   apart by the blood of Christ affect the way you think about your lifestyle and actions this
   week?

January 23, 2026

Life Group Leader Training Course

The Life Group Leader Training Course can be found here or by going to “Training” in the menu above. As a reminder, the plan is to have every Life Group leader watch the videos and then discuss them as a Core Group. If you need a reminder, here is your Core Group.

Future Life Group Leaders will go through the Training Course alone, but let’s take advantage of the Core Groups this year by growing together!

Each Core Group will get together, virtually or in-person, before the dates on the schedule. The dates and application questions for meeting one are on the Life Group Leadership Training Course page so you can easily find them in the future. You will receive group application questions for the remaining meetings later. 

Deacon Retreat Recordings

For anyone who missed the Deacon Retreat (or anyone who desires to go back and listen to something specific) the recordings for each session are here. 

Sunday’s Sermon:

Unashamed of the Gospel: A Message Unlike Any Other

Romans 1:2-4

1. What from this text/message most inspires growth in your wonder at the message of the gospel?

2. What from this text/message encourages you the most as a witness of the gospel? What are some specific ways these ideas could help you in evangelistic endeavors?

3. Read 2 Peter 1:19-21. What should it look like for you to “pay attention” to this unique book in both your own life and your evangelistic efforts?

4. Read Isaiah 9:6-7. How can these descriptions of Christ and his coming kingdom be an encouragement to you this week?

5. Read Romans 6:1-4. How should the resurrection change the way you think about sin and temptation? What are some specific ways this might apply this week?

January 16, 2026

See You Tonight – Revival Coffee Opens Early!

We are excited to see you tonight for the 2026 Deacon Retreat! We will enjoy some fantastic food brought to us by our newly minted Compass Catering Team (the entire church building smells like BBQ)! Revival coffee will open at 5:30 if you want to come early and enjoy! 

Sunday’s Sermon:

Unashamed of the Gospel: Welcome to Romans

Romans 1:1

1. Application questions coming soon.

January 9, 2026

Men’s Event Invite

Remind your Life Group men to register for our first Men's Breakfast of 2026 on Saturday, January 24! We’ll launch our new season of men’s ministry, with new theme and calendar of events and competitions for the 2026 Men’s Tournament Series!

Women’s Event Invite

Here is the description and registration to this upcoming event. Be sure to invite your Life Group ladies!

When someone becomes a Christian, what happens is not a minor change - it's a total transformation! She becomes a NEW CREATION. Throughout 2026, Compass Women will be exploring this theme by studying 2 Corinthians 4-5. The first event is Saturday, January 31, from 9-11:30am. We would love to have you join us as we seek to learn and live out what it means to be a new creation in Christ.

South Valley Cards of Encouragement Reminder

If you haven’t yet, please remind your Life Groups to write a note of encouragement for this Sunday per the message below!

January 11th will be a very special Sunday at Compass Treasure Valley. Not only will we be celebrating our 7th anniversary as a church with several baptisms, we will also be officially commissioning the team from Compass South Valley and sending them out from our congregation to prepare for their launch services on March 1st at Kuna High School. It will be an incredible opportunity to reflect on what God has done over the last seven years, as well as to step forward in faith into this new year by sending out a new church plant. One special way you can participate in this service is by bringing a note of encouragement for the Compass South Valley team, whether for the team as a whole or for specific members of the team. Let’s send them out with encouragement and faith as we anticipate what Jesus will do to build his church through this team.

Sunday’s Sermon:

A Gospel Good-Bye

1 Timothy 6:20-21

1. Read 1 Timothy 1:12-17. Clearly Paul gratitude for God’s grace to him was a powerful motivator in his ministry. How can God’s grace to you motivate you to engage in the process of making disciples?

2. Who are some people that you want to intentionally and prayerfully engage with the life-changing message of the gospel over the coming weeks and months?

3. In the context of a church with solid teaching, what will the differences be between someone externally conforming to a Christian sub-culture versus genuinely pursuing godliness from the inside out? How can you make sure you are doing the former and not the latter?

4. Read 2 Timothy 2:1. In what ways should the grace of God strengthen you for disciple-making ministry?

5. Spend extra time praying for the future ministries of Compass Treasure Valley AND Compass South Valley!

January 2, 2026

Cards of Encouragement for South Valley

The message below will be going out to the entire church via email and the bulletin this weekend. Life Group Leaders, be sure to remind your group to take advantage of this opportunity to bless those going on the church plant!

January 11th will be a very special Sunday at Compass Treasure Valley. Not only will we be celebrating our 7th anniversary as a church with several baptisms, we will also be officially commissioning the team from Compass South Valley and sending them out from our congregation to prepare for their launch services on March 1st at Kuna High School. It will be an incredible opportunity to reflect on what God has done over the last seven years, as well as to step forward in faith into this new year by sending out a new church plant. One special way you can participate in this service is by bringing a note of encouragement for the Compass South Valley team, whether for the team as a whole or for specific members of the team. Let’s send them out with encouragement and faith as we anticipate what Jesus will do to build his church through this team.

7th Anniversary Reflection & Prayer

We will be celebrating our 7th anniversary for CBCTV on January 11, 2026, commissioning the South Valley Church Plant, and celebrating with baptisms! This is a great time to spend some time reflecting and praising God for what He has done over these past seven years. With your spouse, set some time aside this week to reflect, praise God, and pray for what’s next!

Deacon Retreat - Prepare With Prayer

It is almost here - Deacon Retreat Friday, January 16th and Saturday, January 17th! Come hungry for good food, fellowship, and God’s Word. Before the retreat, spend some time in prayer, specifically asking God what it will look like to go “Further Up, Further In” as a Deacon of this church. Use this time in prayer to prepare your heart for what’s next. During the retreat we’ll be talking about what it looks like to keep making disciples, not taking our eyes off of the mission after planting our first church.

Reminder - Volunteer Ministry Fair

We will be having a Volunteer Ministry Fair January 18th since there are several new areas in which to serve. With many Life Groups jumping back into the normal swing of things this coming week, please encourage your LifeGroup members to sign up to serve in a ministry if they are not already plugged in somewhere.

Sunday’s Sermon:

How to Think About Wealth

1 Timothy 6:17-19

1. Read Proverbs 28:11. In what ways can riches lead toward temptations of pride? How
   can you fight against these?

2. Read Psalm 62:8-10. Whether you feel like you are wealthy or not, how can you actively
   not set your heart of riches for security but on God?

3. Read Acts 14:17 & 2 Corinthians 8:9. How should the incredible generosity of God
   transform the way you think about wealth and finances?

4. Read Matthew 6:19-21. How can you live out these verses in 2026? (If married, be sure
   to discuss this question with your spouse.)

5. While planning and saving can reflect godly wisdom, how should a Christian do these
   things in a way that is distinct from the world since our focus is not on this age but the
   age to come?

December 26, 2025

7th Anniversary

We will be celebrating our 7th anniversary for CBCTV on January 11, 2026, commissioning the South Valley Church Plant, and celebrating with baptisms! As the Deacons of this church, be praying for this weekend and for the South Valley team as they prepare for this next phase of the church planting process.

Life Groups – Prepare for More People

Life Group leaders, I (PC) will be preaching from Colossians 1:28-29 on Sunday. Part of the application of this sermon is calling everyone to get into a Life Group (see #3 below in the application questions). I imagine this might result in more people signing up for a Life Group after the first of the year. Prayerfully prepare your heart to receive more people. We will continue to work to raise up new leaders, to lead more groups, so that we can reduce the numbers per/group but this can often be a process since God continues to bring more people to CBCTV! Let’s be praying for everyone in our church to join a Life Group and engage in the work of fellowship and discipleship in 2026!

Volunteer Ministry Fair

We will be having a Volunteer Ministry Fair January 18th since there are several new areas in which to serve. Please encourage your LifeGroup members to sign up to serve in a ministry if they are not already plugged in somewhere.

Sunday’s Sermon:

Resolve To Present Others Mature in Christ

Colossians 1:28-29

1. Read Colossians 1:28. In what ways do you need to grow this year in order to pour into the lives of others more biblically (warning and teaching) and consistently? 

2. Read Colossians 1:29. Even though everyone is called to work hard, toiling and struggling to see everyone mature in Christ, this can be lived out in various ways depending on many factors. What will it look like for you to exhaust yourself to help others mature in 2026? 

3. If you are not in a Life Group, plan to join one. If you are in a Life Group, identify three ways that you can better contribute to the needs of the Life Group in 2026. 

4. Write out a list of specific prayers that you will pray in order to see the first two questions above accomplished. Commit to praying these prayers consistently this year. 

5. Read Philippians 2:4. Give an honest evaluation of how much you put others before yourself. What are your biggest barriers to living a life that reflects this verse?

December 19, 2025

Part-Time Student Ministry Admin

Deacons, we are currently searching for a part-time Student Ministry admin and wanted to share this with you. We’re prayerfully looking for someone in a stable season of life who is wired for administration, able to serve consistently, and interested in investing in this role for many years. This position is not intended as a stepping-stone into full-time ministry, but a vital support role for someone who excels in behind-the-scenes work and finds joy in helping the ministry run well. If you—or someone you know who may be a good fit—would like to apply or receive more information, please feel free to pass this along. You can access the application here: https://compassbible.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1115053.

Christmas Eve Services

As a reminder, the Christmas Eve service times this year are: 12:00, 1:45, and 3:30. Be sure to remind your Life Group of these times as they are different than last year.

Sunday’s Sermon:

The Life-Changing Incarnation of Jesus Christ

John 1:14-16

1. Read John 1:14. It’s very easy to become familiar with the story of Christmas. Why is
   the truth expressed in this verse so incredible? Why should this be more than merely
   interesting but also life-changing?

2. Read Psalm 138:1-2. As 2025 comes to a close, what are some ways you have seen the
   steadfast love and faithfulness of God this year? Take time to give God whole-hearted
   thanks for that.

3. Read John 12:42-43. In what ways might you be tempted to love the glory that comes
   from man more than the glory of God? Why is the glory that comes from man so
   dramatically inferior to the glory that comes from God?

4. Read 2 Corinthians 12:9-10. How can the all-sufficient, never-ending nature of God’s
   grace be an encouragement to you—especially in difficult situations?

5. How can you be intentional to point people to the glory of Christ this Christmas? As you
   consider this next year, how can you decrease so that Christ will increase?

December 12, 2025

Praise God for the Women’s Christmas Coffee Last Night

Praise God for the 462 women registered for the Christmas Coffee last night- “Joy of Every Longing Heart”. Please pray the gospel message presented by Pastor Ben takes root.

Register for the Deacon Retreat January 16-17

Please register for our annual Deacon Retreat on January 16-17. Similar to previous years, we will kick off the weekend with dinner at the church building starting at 6pm on Friday with a formal end time of 9pm (but feel free to stay and fellowship as long as you’d like). We will gather back up on Saturday at 8am for breakfast and training by the Pastors. In the registration you will be asked for your shirt size. Please note that the giveaway will be printed in both a men's and women's cut. Please register by Friday 12/20 to provide enough time for printing.

Sunday’s Sermon:

The Fuel of Faithful Ministry

1 Timothy 6:11-16

1. Read 1 Timothy 6:11. Focus on the last two traits recommended by this verse:steadfastness & gentleness. What are some difficult situations or relationships in your life where you need to display these virtues? How can the realities of eternal life & divine
   accountability help you cultivate these things?

2. Read 1 Timothy 6:12. How would your service to God improve in quality if you are truly holding onto the realities of eternal life and all that is yours in Christ?

3. Read 1 Timothy 1:15-16. As you look at this description of God in these verses, how is the character of God an encouragement to you? How does knowing who God is put fuel into your fight of faith?

4. Now how is this description of God a challenge or convicting to you? How can knowing who God is help you remain “unstained” and “free from reproach”?

5. Read 2 Corinthians 5:9-10. How can a sense of divine accountability bring a level of simplicity to your life? How will it help you to simply focus on “pleasing him” this week?

December 5, 2025

Pray for the Parades!

As our team gets in place at the Meridian Lights Paraade and prepares to worship along the parade route, serve the community with hot chocolate, invite people to church, and share the gospel please pray for them! There’s a chance of rain still tonight so please pray for the Lord to keep them dry and give them opportunities to engage in faithful ministry work!

Also pray for the same group as they seek to engage with the community at the Kuna Night Light Parade tomorrow night!

Deacon Retreat 2026

Please mark your calendars for our annual Deacon Retreat happening on Friday, January 16th-Saturday, January 17th. Similar to previous years, we will kick off the weekend with dinner at the church building starting at 6pm on Friday with a formal end time of 9pm (but feel free to stay and fellowship as long as you’d like). We will gather back up on Saturday at 8am for breakfast and training by the Pastors. We look forward to this time where we get to check in and train the deacons of the church.

Sunday’s Sermon:

Roots of False Teaching: Greed

1 Timothy 6:2b-10

1. Read Philippians 3:8. What in your life should show that you truly believe that Christ is more valuable (of “surpassing worth”) than anything else in this world?

2. Read 1 Timothy 6:8. In what ways might you be tempted to overlook the basic things that God has provided for you and focus more on things that are desires as opposed to needs? What are some of the ways God has provided for you for which you need to be more thankful this week?

3. Read Psalm 23:1 & Hebrews 13:5-6. How should the presence of God as your
   shepherd help you to put off the love of money and put on contentment?

4. Read 1 Timothy 6:9-10. What are some of the pains and senseless and harmful desires that the love of many can lead to in this life? In what ways might you be tempted into these things and how can you fight against them?

5. Read Luke 18:24. Why is it hard for a rich person to go to heaven? In what ways do you realistically guard yourself from wealth choking out your faith?

November 28, 2025

Deacons, We Are Grateful for You

Deacons,

We, the pastors, would like to take a moment to express our gratitude to you for who you are and all that you do. You truly live up to your title of servants. Our church can continue to grow without skipping a beat because of your tireless and faithful work to serve the body as church staff, Life Group leaders, and ministry leaders. We are privileged to serve alongside you, and we pray for many more years of God's blessings upon this church and this team as we continue to run for His glory. We hope you've had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We are incredibly thankful for you.

Rick Talcott “Finishing Life Well” Teaching

Our Financial Stewardship class was taught by a special guest last weekend. Rick Talcott served as the Business Administrator for Compass Bible Church Aliso Viejo (our sending church) for two decades, and he unpacked the importance of estate planning and other practical implications of preparing to finish life well as a godly steward. All are welcome to attend this session.

Life Group leaders, this class provides a unique opportunity to help your people gain some practical wisdom in this important area. Be sure to watch this important class yourself and then send this teaching to anyone you think may be interested.

Invite Women to the Christmas Event

Life Group leader ladies be sure to invite the women in your group a celebratory evening at “Joy of Every Longing Heart” on Friday, December 12th! This festive night will include original specialty coffee drinks plus dessert, a worship night and devotional message, as well as fellowship and raffle prizes! The event is from 6:30-9pm. Registration costs $3. Register here!

Sunday’s Sermon:

Roots of False Teaching: Arrogance

1 Timothy 6:1-10

1. Read Ephesians 4:11-16. How has God used the local church to help you grow indoctrinally rooted Christlikeness? How can you keep yourself focused on this goal andhelp this to remain the focus of your church or small group?

2. Read 1 Timothy 4:16. While this verse is specifically aimed at a pastor (Timothy), why is it important for every Christian to guard their lives and teaching? How can you be more vigilant in guarding yourself from error?

3. Read Isaiah 6:1-8. Why do you think humbling experiences before the holiness of God are a common experience for those God is preparing for service (think also of Moses at the burning bush in Exodus 3-4 and Peter with the great catch of fish in Luke 5)? Why is it impossible for arrogance and a truly high view of God to coexist?

4. Review the symptoms of arrogance mentioned in the sermon. Which one hits closest to home to you? What will greater humility look like in that specific area?

5. Read 1 John 4:7-12. What about the example of Christ should inspire the way that we love and serve others? What was so different about Christ as opposed to the other religious leaders of the day?

November 21, 2025

Finishing Well Financially

Our Financial Stewardship class will be taught by a special guest this weekend. Rick Talcott served as the Business Administrator for Compass Bible Church Aliso Viejo (our sending church) for two decades, and he will be unpacking the importance of estate planning and other practical implications of preparing to finish life well as a godly steward. All are welcome to attend this session.

Life Group leaders, this class provides a unique opportunity to help your people gain some practical wisdom in this important area. Be sure to invite anyone you think may be interested. We will follow up next week with a link to the teaching.

Men - Welcome Guests Tomorrow Morning

We love how our Life Groups participate in these events and how these events reinforce the community of these groups! While we love how these events provide opportunities for our groups to connect, we also want to be mindful that many will show up to these events that are not connected to a Life Group.

As a reminder, could you help us to to create a welcoming environment for these folks by doing a couple of things?

First, please be on the lookout for new people tomorrow morning. Observe those who seem to be by themselves or looking for a place to sit. Invite them into your group or connect them with another one (if that’s a better fit). Showing up early and greeting people in the lobby could be a great way to do this.

Second, please avoid saving tables by leaning all of the chairs up against the table. This does not present the most welcoming look for those who might be new. While it is certainly appropriate for your group to gather around a table or two, be aware that there may be an opportunity to minister to someone new or invite them to sit with you at your table.

Invite Your Group to the Meridian Lights Parade

We will be participating in the Meridian Winter Lights Parade on Friday, December 5th  from 6-8pm. Our church will once again have a parade float featuring our Compass Worship Band. This provides a great opportunity to serve as a Life Group or just hangout along the parade route for a time of fellowship.

Either way, be sure to send the registration to serve link to your Life Group so that we can have more volunteers to follow along with our Compass Kids Worship Team, hand out Christmas Eve service invites, or serve at our hot chocolate stand!

Sunday’s Sermon:

The King of the Earth

Psalm 47

1. Read Psalm 96:1-13. According to Psalm 96, why is God worthy of fear-driven worship? Using Psalm 96 as a template, prayerfully write out a personal “Psalm” to the Lord.

2. Read Psalm 47:1-2. How can you grow in joy-filled worship and service to God as your king?

3. Read Psalm 47:5-7 & 1 Corinthians 14:15. What truths can you meditate on to grow in praising God with your spirit and mind?

4. Read Hebrews 2:5-9. How can you grow in faithfulness as you await the day everything is in subjection to Christ?

5. Read Psalm 47:8-9. What will God’s all-encompassing future reign be like? How should knowing what God has in store for the future shape the way you live in the present?

November 14, 2025

Women’s Christmas Coffee Invite

Please encourage all your Life Group Ladies to attend and bring a friend to this special event! Come join us for a celebratory evening at “Joy of Every Longing Heart” on Friday, December 12 6:30-9pm with Compass Women! This festive night will include original speciality coffee drinks plus dessert, a worship night, and devotional message, as well as fellowship and raffle prizes! Registration costs $3.

Men’s Breakfast Invite

Men, encourage all your Life Group Gentlemen to attend the next Men’s Breakfast November 22. Our annual Pastors Q&A, come and ask any question you'd like of your pastors, and learn from the other questions and answers. Enjoy fellowship and worship as well. This event is free, and breakfast is included. 

Sunday’s Sermon:

A Different Kind of Worker

1 Timothy 6:1-2a

1. Read Romans 8:35-39. What are some of the difficult situations in your life that may tend to affect your attitude? How should a right understanding of the love of God change your perspective in these circumstances?

2. Read 1 Peter 2:21-25. How have you benefited from Christ enduring unfair treatment? How should his example help you when you are unfairly treated?

3. Read Matthew 5:14-16. How does your work cause other people to give God glory? How can your work grow in representing God and the gospel well?

4. Read Titus 2:9-10. Especially in a work-related context, how might you be most tempted to be argumentative or disagreeable? How can you work to represent God well in those moments?

5. Read 1 Timothy 6:2. In your occupation, whom is your work supposed to benefit? Whether that answer be bosses, customers, clients, or your own children, how can you focus on serving them well this week?