August 8, 2025

Reminder! Cody and Kate Send Off Tomorrow

The Davidson’s appreciation and send off is tomorrow! We want to spend some time appreciating and praying for Cody and Kate Davidson as they prepare for their move to Florida. Please join us tomorrow, Saturday August 9. Stop by any time from 6-8pm in the Heritage Room near the church offices so that you can share your appreciation for Cody and Kate and the many ways they’ve blessed you through their time serving at Compass Bible Church Treasure Valley! The Pastors will be praying for the Davidson’s at 7pm. Let’s celebrate what God has done (and will continue to do) through these two faithful servants!

Sunday’s Sermon: Fuel for Faithfulness

Psalm 78:1-8

1. In what ways do we tend to forget God—not just in our thoughts, but in how we speak and act? What works of God in your life do you tend to overlook or downplay? How might your life look different if you intentionally remembered those?

2. How have you experienced the "fatality" or consequences of spiritual forgetfulness in your own life, or in someone else's? What did you forget about God in that season, and how has that influenced or changed the way you live today?

3. What false hopes are you tempted to “set your heart” on instead of God? What would it look like to actively reset your hope on Him this week?

4. How can you more intentionally “broadcast” God’s works to the people He has placed in your life? What habits, rhythms, or disciplines could help you grow in remembering and retelling what God has done?

5. What specific command of God are you struggling to obey right now? How could remembering who God is and what He’s done help you obey Him in that area this week?

August 1, 2025

Outpost: Keeping the Church Small Chpt. 3

Mission Night THIS Monday - Invite Your Life Group!

Remember that on Monday, August 4, at 6:30pm there will be an evening featuring Shannon & Danielle Hurley, as well as Team Uganda. Shannon Hurley is the founder of SOS ministries, and he, and his wife, Danielle, live in Kubamitwe, Uganda and we have a unique opportunity to have them here with us! Come have dessert and hear an update on the recent short term missions trip as well as what is going on currently with the Sufficiency of Scripture ministry. Be sure to send this info to your Life Group to invite them if you haven’t already!

Sunday’s Sermon: Special Guest Shannon Hurley from SOS Ministries in Uganda!

July 25, 2025

Fall Life Groups Adventure Club Sign Up

Life Groups officially re-start the first week in September, coinciding with our Adventure Club program. For those groups that are paired with our Adventure Club program on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the church, you need to have your members register their children for the program. Only those that are volunteering or attending Tuesday or Thursdsay night Life Groups will be able to register for this program. Please make sure that parents register their children for the grade they will be entering this upcoming Fall 2024.

Here is the link to register for Tuesday night.

Here is the link to register for Thursday night.

You can find the corresponding schedules for the upcoming Adventure Club year under “Calendar” above or by clicking here.

Opportunity To Serve - Childcare for Family Weekend

Life Groups, our annual Family Weekend event is coming up this September, and we’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Mike Fabarez as the speaker. As part of this special weekend, we have a great opportunity to support families in the active stages of parenting by providing childcare during the event.
Childcare will be needed during the following times:

• Friday, September 19th from 6:15–8:45 p.m.

• Saturday, September 20th from 8:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

The more volunteers we have, the more we can rotate shifts—especially on Saturday—so each person’s serving time can be shorter. If you are not in the active stages of raising children and you're able to help with childcare, please fill out this form. If you are a Life Group leader who has a group full of people that can serve, perhaps this is a good way to serve as a Life Group during this weekend.

Thank you for helping make this weekend a blessing for our families!

Sunday’s Sermon:

Life in God’s House
Our Priority in a Lost World
1 Timothy 2:1-7

1. Read Matthew 5:43-45. Who comes to mind when you think of your enemies? What should it look like for you to pray for them? What kinds of things could you pray for them that would reflect the will of the Father?

2. Read 1 Timothy 2:1-2. Are there ways you might be tempted to use a “peaceful & quiet life” as a cover for compromise? What will be some of the bad effects of this kind of compromise?

3. On the other hand, how might you be tempted to not live the kind of “peaceful & quiet life” that this passage calls for? How will this negatively affect your witness?

4. Read 1 Timothy 2:4. What would it look like for your heart to match God’s desire for all to be saved? How should this desire affect your actions this week?

5. Spend time praying, making “supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings…for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions.”

July 18, 2025

Davidson’s Appreciation & Send Off

We want to spend some time appreciating and praying for Cody and Kate Davidson as they prepare for their move to Florida. Please mark your calendars for Saturday August 9th. Stop by any time from 6-8pm in the Heritage Room near the church offices so that you can share your appreciation for Cody and Kate and the many ways they’ve blessed you through their time serving at Compass Bible Church Treasure Valley! The Pastors will be praying for the Davidson’s at 7pm. Let’s celebrate what God has done (and will continue to do) through these two faithful servants!

Pray for the Final Night of Ignite!

Pastor Ben will be bringing the heat tonight for Ignite’s final message. Pray for God to save lost souls and to sanctify the young men and women who profess faith! The session starts at 7pm tonight.

Pray for Team Uganda

Pray for Team Uganda as they leave Monday to lead Camp Compasses in Uganda. Pray for their safety, for God to soften the hearts of the kids coming to Camp Compass, for souls to be saved, and for Team Uganda to be an encouragement to the missionaries.

Sunday’s Sermon:

Why Climb this Mountain?
Psalm 24

1. Read Philippians 3:12-14. Why is it so tempting for Christians (ourselves included) to settle for our current level of spiritual growth instead of pressing on? What stood out
   most from this message as a motivation for you to press “further up, further in”?

2. Read Psalm 139:13-16. How can a trust in your Creator and his good design help you fight against temptation this week?

3. Read Psalm 27:4. How should the desire expressed by David here motivate you to seek the presence of God through time alone with him, time with the church, and living “before the face of God”?

4. Read Isaiah 25:6-9. How would your life be impacted if you lived every day with a greater sense of anticipation for the day described in these verses? 

5. What will you do this week to pursue close fellowship with God?

July 11, 2025

Pray for Ignite!

Remember to be in prayer for the 258 students and leaders registered for Ignite this next week! Pray for hearts to be softened, souls to be saved, wisdom for the leaders, and safety for all.

Please Share the SOS Amazon List With Your Life Group

Team Uganda is leaving Monday, July 21! Will you please send the SOS Amazon list to your Life Group members! Here’s the message from last week that you can copy and paste to them: Team Uganda is leaving Monday, July 21! If your LifeGroup is looking for a way to support our missionaries and Legacy Christian Academy in Uganda, we have an Amazon Wish List created to get the supplies they need. Simply add the items to your cart, check out, and they will be mailed to the church so our Uganda team can pack them in bins to take on their STM trip. Thank you for your continued generosity to our missionaries!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1DZ24HN9KYEQI?ref_=wl_share

Sunday’s Sermon:

The Calm in the Storm
Mark 4:35-41

1. Read 1 Peter 4:12. Do life’s trials tend to catch you off guard? How can you cultivate the right expectations for the Christian life without being pessimistic? 

2. Out of the three subpoints about Christ’s character (Christ Knows, Christ Cares, Christ Can) which one is the hardest for you to put into practice? Share an example of a time when you failed to trust one of these truths in your life. 

3. Read Philippians 4:10–13. How can you grow to have more of this type of contentment in your life? Get practical with your answer, listing out actual steps you will take (Bible reading, prayer, fasting, serving, etc.) to grow in biblical contentment. 

4. Read Mark 4:40-41 again. How can you grow to know God more fully in the next six months? How do you think knowing God more fully will affect the way you trust Him? 

5. When do you find that anxiety is the highest in your life? Is there anything from this sermon that will help you pinpoint a biblical truth that you aren’t believing in practice when it comes to this area of anxiety?

July 4, 2025

Announcing Commitments Tomorrow

Tomorrow, during the services, we will give an update regarding the commitments that have been made to "Build My Church" so far. There will also be a follow up video coming in the next week to provide more details regarding the commitments and next steps. If you haven't filled out your commitment card, please consider doing so. If you have questions about commitments, please don't hesitate to reach out to one of the pastors to talk through those questions. Thank you for your continued service to this church! 

Uganda Mission Trip: SOS Amazon List

Team Uganda is leaving Monday, July 21! If your LifeGroup is looking for a way to support our missionaries and Legacy Christian Academy in Uganda, we have an Amazon Wish List created to get the supplies they need. Simply add the items to your cart, check out, and they will be mailed to the church so our Uganda team can pack them in bins to take on their STM trip. Thank you for your continued generosity to our missionaries!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1DZ24HN9KYEQI?ref_=wl_share

Sunday’s Sermon:

Faithful to the End
1 Timothy 1:18-20

1. Why is having the right expectations important in the Christian life? For instance, what difference will it make if you are expecting a spiritual battle instead of a walk in the park?

2. Read Ephesians 6:17-18. Why is it important to think of time in the Word and prayer as essential wartime duties? How can these practices be instrumental in building an active trust in God?

3. Read Proverbs 28:1. In addition to the picture presented in this verse, what are some of the benefits of a clean conscience and the consequences of a guilty conscience? What can you do to hold on to a “good conscience”?

4. Read Hebrews 3:12-13. What are some daily habits you can instill in your life to help bolster the faith of others? Why is this such an essential part of a healthy church community?

5. Read Galatians 6:1-2. How can you personally contribute to a church community that lives out these verses? What are some of the difficulties in bearing the burdens of others, and how can God’s grace help you overcome those?

June 27, 2025

Camp Compass Praise!

We had over 525 kids attend Camp Compass this year! The missions goal was to raise $10,000 for a new school in Pakistan. Not only did we reach that goal, we more than doubled it by raising $20,144! All glory be to God!

“Build My Church” Commitments

On Sunday, July 6th we will be announcing some exciting updates in light of all the commitments we’ve received to-date! We will be sharing about the commitments in all three areas we asked everyone to consider (Pray, Invest, Work). If you haven’t filled out a commitment card yet please fill out a physical card or digital form by the end of this weekend. Even if you’re unsure of your ability to make a long-term commitment, please do your best to commit to something in each category (we understand if your situation changes at some point in the next three years). We are all approaching the next three years prayerfully and with excitement for what the Lord will do!

Expectations For Summer Life Groups

I (Pastor Charlie) want to remind the Life Group leaders that, although the Summer might include a lighter schedule, we would like Life Groups to continue meeting. In other words, please don’t take the entire Summer off. Use this time to meet sporadically and increase the fellowship gatherings when possible. Fellowships can be something as simple as meeting at a park or doing something social together as a Life Group. A lot of groups take the month of August off to gear up for the fall, which is understandable given the church calendar and the rhythm of the other church ministries. But please find ways to connect and meet in July, even if it’s for just a few gatherings. The Adventure Club Life Groups have the remaining Kids Summer Series meetings as follows:

• Tuesdays: July 1, July 8, July 22.

• Thursdays: July 3, July 10, July 24.

I am so grateful for all the hard work that you put in as a Life Group leader! Thank you for continuing to care for the people in your group in such a big way. If you have any questions about the Summer or the schedule please don’t hesitate to reach out!

Sunday’s Sermon:

Grateful for Grace
1 Timothy 1:12-17

1. Read Psalm 100:1-3. How should remembering that we do not deserve the privilege of serving God help us to have attitudes like the one seen in this Psalm?
   

2. Read 1 Timothy 1:13-14. How would you describe the before & after of your own conversion to Christ? Why is it important to remember that this change is completely the result of grace?
   

3. Read Ephesians 2:1-7. Why is it important to remember that we needed more than “a little help” in our salvation? Why should we remember that we were dead and Christ made us alive? What difference should that make in our attitudes in the Christian life?
   

4. Read 1 Corinthians 15:8-9. Who are some people or types of people that you might think of as unlikely to get saved? How should Paul’s testimony influence the way you think and act toward them?
   

5. Read 1 Timothy 1:17. Write out your own doxology of worship to God as you consider his great salvation!

June 20, 2025

Pray for Camp Compass!

We have 524 kids registered (and counting) for Camp Compass this coming week! Please be in prayer (and reminder your Life Group to be in prayer) for all the teachers, leaders, and student helpers this week. Also pray that the gospel will be clearly communicated and that all of these young souls will be made “wise for salvation” and some would come to a saving faith!

Reminder: Deacon Meeting

Mark your calendars! We will have our next Deacon meeting on August 23rd from 6-8pm. Dinner will be included. Please let Pastor Charlie know if you can’t make this meeting. It will be good to gather together as we all prepare for the kickoff of the Fall calendar just a few weeks later.

Sunday’s Sermon:

How Transformation Happens
1 Timothy 1:6-11

1. Review the four things we must guard against in point 2. Which of these things do you think you might be most prone to be tempted by? How can you specifically guard against that?
   
   

2. Read Colossians 3:20-23. What are some ways you may be tempted to focus on external regulations that can’t stop the indulgence of the flesh instead of focusing on your heart & your affections?
   
   

3. Read Luke 5:32 & Romans 5:6. What encouragement do you find in the good news that sinners and the ungodly are exactly the kind of people Christ died to save?
   
   

4. Read 2 Corinthians 3:18. How would you explain what is meant by “the glory of the Lord” to someone who was unfamiliar with that language? How should the regular rhythms of our Christian life (Bible reading, church, etc.) point us to the glory of God?
   

5. Think of an area you would like to grow in holiness. How is theology essential to growing there? In other words, what do you need to see about God that will lead to inside-out change?

June 13, 2025

"Build My Church" Discussion Questions

Life Group Leaders: Included in this past week’s discussion were some questions about the “Build My Church” campaign. How did that discussion go? Were there any encouragements, highlights, or questions that came up that you feel are important to share with the pastors? If so, please Email Pastor Charlie with your comments.

Upcoming Deacon Meeting

Mark your calendars! We will have our next Deacon meeting on August 23rd from 6-8pm. Dinner will be included. Please let Pastor Charlie know if you can’t make this meeting. It will be good to gather together as we all prepare for the kickoff of the Fall calendar just a few weeks later.

Sunday’s Sermon:

Focused on the Goal
1 Timothy 1:1-5

1. Read Mark 3:33-34. How have you seen other believers function like family for you? What can you do to foster deep relationships like this in your own church?

2. Read Acts 20:28-30. Why is it important to be on guard against teachings that can lead you astray? What role should church leaders play in helping in these efforts?

3. Read 1 Timothy 1:4. What are some things you see Christians speculating about that may be a distraction from our gospel responsibilities? Now…be honest, what are some ways YOU might be tempted in these ways?

4. Read 1 Timothy 1:5. Why is it futile to pursue a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith in your own efforts/methods? Why can these things only be the result of a correct understanding of and response to the gospel?

5. Read Psalm 19:12-14. What will it look like for you approach God’s Word in the context of your local church with the humble attitude portrayed in this passage?

June 06, 2025

Reminder: “Build My Church” Commitment Cards

If you haven't turned in your commitment card yet, either physically or digitally, please drop yours off at the "hub" or complete the digital card. You can access the digital card here.

A Note on the Application Questions

If you review the application questions below, you will notice that some questions will give you the opportunity to discuss the "Build My Church" series that we just completed. Be sure to lead the group in a discussion that allows time for them to give feedback while also processing how God is convicting and encouraging them in light of what they will commit to pray, invest, and work in the years to come.

Pray for the Albania STM Team

Pray for the Albania team! There is a young man (17) who is leaning into the gospel with the team. They are praying desperately for his salvation. He comes from a Muslim background, so be praying for him to have the courage to follow Jesus.

Fellowship Friday Next Week

Ladies, be sure to remind your Life Group of the upcoming Fellowship Friday. It's at Orah Brandt Park in Nampa from 9-11am on Friday, June 13th.

Sunday’s Sermon:

Ambitiously Open-Handed
1 Corinthians 15:56-16:10

1. Briefly discuss and debrief the “Build My Church” series.

   • What were you challenged by?

   • How were you encouraged?

   • What are you excited about?

2. As Christians, we tend to lack ambition in our personal (and collective) ministry efforts and/or we lack open-handedness (we insist on our own way). Which one would you say you personally struggle with most? What steps can you take to grow in that area?

3. A.W. Tozer once said, “Every Christian should be looking to the Lord for something to do in the kingdom of God, and everyone ought to be asking God to honor him with a job too big for him.” What is something specific that you can do in the kingdom of God that is “too big” for you?

4. Read 1 Corinthians 15:56-58. Why should Christ’s victory over sin and death motivate and fuel our “work in the Lord”?

5. Work through each of the three “commitments” connected to the “Build My Church” initiative.
   Pray: Read 1 Corinthians 15:56-58. How should Christ’s victory over sin and death motivate and fuel your prayers as you commit to the “work of the Lord?”
   Invest: Read 1 Corinthians 16:1-4. What role does generosity currently have in your involvement at Compass Bible Church? How can you grow in generosity for the sake of supporting ministry efforts both individually and corporately?
   Work: Read 1 Corinthians 16:5-11. What “wide door for effective work” has God opened for you in this season? How can you strategize for ongoing ministry opportunities? 

May 30, 2025

Reminder: “Build My Church” Prayer Meeting Tomorrow

Remember to join us, even if for only an hour, for our all-day “Build My Church” Prayer Meeting, which will run from 9am to 5pm in the Main Auditorium.

Promote the South Valley Interest Meeting

Life Group Leaders, be sure to share this event with anyone in your groups who might be interested in knowing more about the Compass Bible Church South Valley plant. They can register for the event here.

New Compass Classroom Classes

Starting next weekend, June 8th, we have two new Compass Classroom Classes:

1. The Doctrine of the Church, taught by Pastor Stephen, at the 8:30am service

2. Spiritual Disciplines, taught by Luc LeFort, Tyler Sanborn, and Pastor Charlie during the 10:30am service.

Encourage anyone in your groups who might be interested in attending to register here for Doctrine of the Church and here for Spiritual Disciplines.

Sunday’s Sermon:

“Build My Church”
Encouraged by the King’s Promise
Matthew 16:13-20

1. Read Hebrews 13:8. How does the truth of this verse help us to trust the promise of Jesus to build his church?

2. How should the perfection of our Savior help us to faithfully serve the church for our entire lifetime even though no church we attend will be perfect?

3. Read Hebrews 2:14-15. How can the fear of death hamper faithfulness to Christ and his mission? How should the removal of the fear of death free us to serve the King’s mission?

4. Read 1 Peter 5:8-11. How can we be rightfully concerned about our spiritual adversary (the devil) while also being confident and fearless because of Jesus and his promises?

5. What have you found most helpful from this “Build My Church” series that can help you faithfully serve the local church for the rest of your life?

May 23, 2025

Outpost: Keeping the Church Small Chpt. 2

Reminder: “Build My Church” Prayer Meeting

Please encourage your Life Group to attend an hour (or two) together on Saturday, May 31st. Encourage couples in your Life Group that have kids to have the husband attend one hour and the wife to attend another one. You can sign up to participate for one, two, up to eight hours of the event up here.

Sunday’s Sermon:

“Build My Church”
The Call to Work
1 Peter 4:7-11

1. Read 1 Peter 4:7. In light of the fact that “the end of all things is at hand,” are you currently serving the cause of Christ in the world that could be honestly characterized as “faithful”? What needs to be changed or improved or maintained for you to be found faithful?

2. Read 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20. What would it look like for you to cherish investing into other people like Paul does? How can you keep the souls of people at the forefront of your mind no matter what you are doing to serve the church as it works to reach, teach, and train?

3. Read 1 Peter 4:8. How might you be most tempted to grow tired of loving others? What could be some of the practical consequences of giving into these temptations? Think of one particular person or situation that might seem difficult to you and ask for God’s help in continuing to love earnestly.

4. Find a “one another” command in the New Testament that you would like to grow more faithful in obeying. What will that obedience look like in your life?

5. Read 1 Peter 4:11. How are you currently working to build up the body of Christ? What will it look like for you to do that in the ways described by this verse?

May 16, 2025

Reminder: “Build My Church” Prayer Meeting

Please encourage your Life Group to attend an hour (or two) together on Saturday, May 31st. You can sign up to participate for one, two, up to eight hours of the event up here.

Share the Gospel Patrons Event

This is another “Build My Church” that is good to share with your Life Group. On May 22 we will host a special evening focused on how to wisely invest in the cause of Christ through the local church. We will look at how to creatively, legally, and advantageously contribute assets like stock, real estate, and other investments to initiatives like "Build My Church." You can register for the event here.

Sunday’s Sermon:

“Build My Church”
The Call to Invest
Philippians 4:14-20

1. Read 1 Timothy 6:17-19. How should an eternal perspective shape the way you think about generosity? How might you be tempted to “place your hope on the uncertainty of riches”?

2. Read 2 Corinthians 9:6. What could the principles of this verse look like in your life? For you, what would sowing sparingly versus sowing bountifully look like? What could reaping sparingly versus reaping bountifully look like?

3. Read Genesis 4:3-5 & Hebrews 11:4. What can you learn from Abel’s “acceptable sacrifice” and how does that apply to how you should practice generosity?

4. Read Philippians 4:19. How would your life look most different if you lived with perfect faith in what this verse says?

5. Spend extra time praying that the “Build My Church” initiative glorifies God through discipleship that impacts multiple generations.

May 9, 2025

“Build My Church” Prayer Meeting

Please sign up for the upcoming prayer event on May 31, 2025. The pastors will lead us in this time of corporate prayer. You can sign up to participate for one, two, up to eight hours of the event. Sign up yourself and encourage your Life Group to attend an hour together. You and your Life Group can sign up here.

Keep Praying in Your Life Group

Sunday’s Sermon:

“Build My Church”
The Call to Pray
John 14:12-14; 15:7-8, 16; 16:23-24

1. Read John 15:5 & 14:12-14. Think about the long-term impact of prayerlessness versus prayerfulness. What difference could faithful prayer make in your life, your family, your church, and your community?

2. Think of some of the more difficult circumstances in your life, what are some clear things you could ask the Father for in Jesus’ name based on his promises, his character, and his commands?

3. What would it look like for more of your prayers to be focused on eternal and spiritual things instead of just temporal or physical things?

4. Spend extra time praying for the “Build My Church” initiative. See the list below for some specific prayer requests and Scripture passages.

May 2, 2025

Pray for the Women at Women’s Retreat

Please be in prayer (especially us men!) for the ladies at Women’s Retreat. Pray for the women to come down the mountain with the practical tools and renewed desires to have strong and attainable times with the Lord.

Men’s Breakfast Coming Up

The next Men’s Breakfast is coming up on Saturday, May 17th. Please encourage the men in your Life Groups to register and attend. You and the guys in your Life Groups can register here.

Sunday’s Sermon:

“Build My Church”
Committed to the King’s Mission
Matthew 28:16-20

1. Read Philippians 2:9-11. How should the honor and authority of Jesus motivate you to engage in the mission of making disciples?

2. Who are some people you are trying to reach with the gospel right now? If no names come to mind, how can you engage more evangelistically with unbelievers?

3. Read Ephesians 4:15-16. How do you need to rely on the help of others in order to grow in obedience to Christ? On the other hand, how you can help others to do the same?

4. How can planting a church be something that actually strengthens the sending church? What are some ways you think the process of planting a church might strengthen/challenge your own faith?

5. Spend some extra time praying for God to help our church plant Compass Bible Church South Valley in 2026.

April 25, 2025

“Build My Church” Volunteer Opportunity (Deacons Needed)

Deacons - this weekend we officially launch our "Build My Church" initiative and for 8 weeks we'll have an informational hub in the lobby that we need your help with. Please consider signing up to serve at this hub for 15 minutes before and 15 minutes after the selected service you sign up for. Each week you'll be joined by Chris Hernandez and a few of our Pastors who will be able to answer any questions while your job will mostly be to drum up excitement about what the Lord has already done, and what we believe He has planned for the future of this church. Please consider signing up to serve for any of the weekend services using this link.

Sunday’s Sermon:

“Build My Church”
The Most Important Institution in the World
Acts 20:28

1. How have you seen God work through the local church to set people free from the penalty and power of sin? How does that excite you about being a part of what God is doing through the local church?

2. Read Acts 20:28 & 1 Corinthians 8:11-12. How should thinking of the church as those “for whom Christ died” elevate the importance of the local church in your mind? How can that help you faithfully love and serve others within the church even when it is imperfect?

3. Read Ephesians 5:25-27. How could your love for the local church grow in how it follows the example of Christ’s love for the church?

4. What attitude do you display about the local church to others (especially to your kids/grandkids, if applicable)? What impact can your attitude have on others?

5. Read Acts 20:24. As you think about goals you may have for your life, do any of them involve the local church? What are some godly, biblical ways you aspire to serve the church in your life?

April 18, 2025

Encourage Your Life Group Members to Attend the 8:30am or 12:30pm Service

We are expecting a large number of people for Easter services this weekend, so please encourage those who can to attend either the 8:30am or 12:30pm service, as we expect a heavy turnout of visitors at the 10:30am service. Between the 8:30 and 12:30, please encourage them to go to the 12:30 as it will most likely be the least attended. Thank you for helping create space for more people to hear the good news of Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection this Resurrection Sunday!

Sunday’s Sermon:

The Road to Resurrection
Resurrection Sunday
Matthew 28:1-15

1. Read 1 Corinthians 15:19. Why is the reality of the resurrection so important? Why is it impossible for it to be of “moderate importance”?

2. Read Romans 6:1-4 & 11. How should the resurrection transform your perspective on sin? How can that help you in your fight against temptation this week?

3. Read 1 Thessalonians 4:13 & Hebrews 2:14-15. How should the work of Christ transform the way we view death?

4. Read 1 Timothy 6:17-19. How should the reality of eternal life shape our view of wealth or enjoyable things in this world?

5. Read 1 Corinthians 15:54-58. How should the reality of the resurrection increase the steadiness and faithfulness with which you serve the Lord?

April 11, 2025

Remind Your Group About Resurrection Week Live & Good Friday

Resurrection Week Live begins THIS SUNDAY night, April 13, running through Thursday night, April 17, 8pm-8:30pm each night. Encourage the members of your Life Groups to watch each night - in the past, some groups have even gotten together to watch it with each other.

Good Friday, April 18, we will have two services: 4:30pm and 6:00pm. We will have limited Kids Min at those services - up to 2nd Grade. Be sure to let your Life Group members know about these services and encourage them to attend.

Sunday’s Sermon:

The Intersection of Pain & Providence
The End of the Beginning
Genesis 50

1. What has stood out the most to you from our study in the book of Genesis? What difference will that make in your life?

2. Read Hebrews 11:13. What will it look like for you to live like a stranger and exile in this world?

3. Read Ephesians 4:11-16. Do you see your own involvement as essential in helping others grow up in Christ? How would you like to grow in this capacity?

4. Read Genesis 50:19. In what ways are you most tempted to put yourself “in the place of God”? What negative effects will that have on your life and relationships?

5. Read Romans 8:28-30. What are some ways that you have seen the providence of God at work in Genesis? How can this strengthen your faith that God will fulfill his purposes in your own life?

April 4, 2025

Build My Church Hub Sign-Ups

Deacons - on 4/27 we will officially launch our "Build My Church" initiative and for 6 weeks we'll have an informational hub in the lobby that we hope to 'staff' with you as we rally the church behind the idea that the local church is the most important institution in the world. We'll have two pastors and a few other church staff at this hub for each service but we'd like to have 4-6 of you join us each service during this 6 week series to help rally the troops, engage with our congregation as they walk through the plans for the building, and help to build excitement about this initiative and all the Lord is doing to build his church through CBCTV. Please consider signing up to serve for any of the weekend services using this link.

Prepare Your Group For Resurrection Week Live & Good Friday

Resurrection Week Live begins next Sunday night, April 13, running through Thursday night, April 17, 8pm-8:30pm each night. Encourage the members of your Life Groups to watch each night - in the past, some groups have even gotten together to watch it with each other.

Good Friday, April 18, we will have two services: 4:30pm and 6:00pm. We will have limited Kids Min at those services - up to 2nd Grade. Be sure to let your Life Group members know about these services and encourage them to attend.

Eggstravaganza Prep During Life Group Fellowship

On April 8th and 10th, Morgan and the Kids Min team are asking Life Groups to use their fellowship time to help stuff eggs for Eggstravaganza. The Kids Ministry team will bring supplies to your group. Your help with this last push of egg-stuffing is greatly appreciated as we prepare for our outreach event!

Sunday’s Sermon:

The Intersection of Pain & Providence
The Legacy of Israel
Genesis 49

1. Read Isaiah 44:6-8. How should God’s power to declare the future before it happens shape our worldview?

2. In what ways might you be most tempted to grasp for more? How could this end up being destructive to your life and legacy?

3. Read James 1:19-20. In what ways might we be tempted to think that our sinful anger can produce a righteous result? Why is this not true and how will this anger end up being destructive?

4. Read Genesis 49:22-26. Note especially the different phrases/terms used to describe God. How can the truth of these titles be an encouragement to you this week?

5. Read Matthew 6:19-21, 33-34. How should the coming kingdom of Jesus Christ affect your priorities here and now?

March 28, 2025

Women’s Retreat Reminder

“The Good Portion” early bird pricing ends end-of-day Sunday, April 6th, and will increase to $180 for retreat registration on Monday. Please encourage your groups to secure the lower pricing if they plan to attend women’s retreat! You can remind them that they can register without paying, and still lock in the discounted price. Register here.

Secondly, this summer we will continue our “Wisest of Women” series in a unique way! Each woman will receive an “ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal: Proverbs” for just $5. We will read the book of Proverbs three back to back times in June, July and August. As we read a single chapter per day, each month will have its own theme and prompts to follow, and we will be able to mark up, highlight, and reflect in our Scripture journals. We’d encourage life groups to hold off on book clubs over summer to instead encourage your ladies to be apart of mining out God’s Word together! You’re welcome to create group meet-ups for follow-up and discussion as you see fit. Sign-ups open April 5th, and scripture journals and an info card can be picked up after a Sunday service on June 1st!

THIS WEEK! The Build My Church Vision Nights

The “Build My Church” vision nights will begin Tuesday this coming week. Remind your Life Group to please attend your respective nights as we begin working towards the launch of this campaign. As a reminder, here is the breakdown for the vision nights.

Tuesday - April 1 (Adventure Club)

1. Hernandez

2. Lee

3. Wells

4. Reidinger

5. Logier

6. Raulston

7. Dunn

Wednesday - April 2

1. Ames

2. Forest

3. Vermilyea

4. Malave

5. Martin

6. Kaufman

7. Bushardt

Thursday - April 3 (Adventure Club)

1. Campbell

2. Kirchmeyer

3. McCain

4. McMillan

5. Mohtasham

6. Sanborn

Wednesday - April 9

1. Petras

2. Rush

3. Webster

4. Van Hemelryck

5. Howard

6. Riehl

7. Thompson

Before Multiplying

Life Group Leaders - As a reminder, before you have conversations regarding multiplication with potential future leaders in your group, please reach out to Pastor Charlie first. A conversation about the couple in question is a critical first step as it provides us the opportunity to identify, strengths, areas for growth, and possible read flags before we get too far down the road.

Sunday’s Sermon:

The Intersection of Pain & Providence
Rooted in the Past; Flowering Toward the Future
Genesis 48

1. Read Romans 15:4. How can you be intentional to benefit from the encouragement and hope God is providing you through former things…like the examples we have seen from Genesis? What has been most encouraging to your faith in the study of this book?

2. Read Deuteronomy 8:2-5. According to this passage, how can difficult trials actually be examples of God’s faithfulness? What should we learn from this time?

3. Read Psalm 78:4-7. How are you seeking to teach the next generation to set their hope in God? What should that look like in your life?

4. If you are over age 50: Read Proverbs 4:18. What will it look like for your faith to shine brighter and brighter even as you get older?

5. If you are under age 50: Read Psalm 23:1. Is this statement really true in your heart? How can you be on track to reflect on God’s faithful shepherding on your deathbed like Jacob did?