Canaan Baptist Family Blog

“For we are His workmanship created in Christ Jesus for good works, which he prepared beforehand that we should walk in them” Eph 2:10

Guidance, purpose, meaning, direction, family and joy are but a few of the Journey’s benefits we’ve heard from our testimonies through two Sundays. This coming Sunday we’ll explore the third step in the Journey – Serving Others. We know that we’re most like Jesus when we immerse ourselves in ministry. All of us have stories of how our lives have been impacted when someone took the time to minister to us. What we often lose sight of is the real blessing is found in the doing more than more receiving. Join us Sunday as we discover how Loving God and Sharing Life should naturally evolve into a life of Serving Others. What a privilege to be His workmanship, created for good works!

There are many important events on the horizon at Canaan. Please pray for the Spirit’s leadership for our CLT retreat at Shocco this weekend. Help me to encourage those that are new to Canaan attend the upcoming Quarterly Membership Class on the 31^st. Couples I hope you’ll make plans to participate in our Annual Marriage Enrichment evening on Saturday, February 6^th. We have a great night planned. On February 4^th we’ll launch our Church Basketball League with a draft and inaugural games. This could be a wonderful time for families to Share Life in a different setting.

Please pray that we might be able to thwart the ongoing work of the enemy concerning gambling. Keep your state representatives informed of our opposition against any form of gambling.  Our very own Bessemer City Council continues their deliberations concerning Bingo in the city. If one of the four councilpersons (currently in favor of bingo) eyes could be opened to the evil of the industry the tide could be turned. Let’s remain vigilant in our prayer and opposition.

Let’s remember to contact absentees weekly and everyone monthly.

Your grateful partner in the Journey,

Bro Morgan