The GOOD NEWS Of Canaan

A Monthly Publication of the Canaan Baptist Church

The Next Level Continues

Proverbs 11:30 - II Corinthians 9:6-15 - I Corinthians 15:58

MAY 2013

The Benefits of Reading The Bible

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Inside this issue:

A Word From The Pastor Ministry Spotlight Canaan Business Network Focus Order of Worship Sunday School Lessons

ithout question, the Bible is the greatest book ever written. In it God Himself speaks to us. It is a book of divine instruction, comfort in sorrow, guidance in perplexity, advice for our problems, rebuke for our sins, and daily inspiration for our every need. The Bible, alone, truly answers the greatest questions asked throughout human history, "Where have I come from?", "Where am I going?", "Why am I here?", "How can I know what truth really is?". The Bible answers all these critical questions and much more. The Bible reveals the truth about God, the origin of the human race, points out the way to salvation and eternal life, and explains the age-old problem of sin and suffering. The great theme of the Bible is the Lord Jesus Christ and His redemptive work for humanity. The person and work of Jesus Christ are promised, prophesied and pictured in symbols and types throughout the Old Testament. The humanity and divinity of Christ is revealed in the Gospels while His death and resurrection are explained in the Epistles. His glorious return to earth is clearly foretold in the Book of Revelation. In short, the great purpose of the Bible is to reveal the living Word of God in the person of Jesus Christ (John 1:1-18). My beloved Canaan family, you do not need a whole library of books to study the Bible. The Bible is its own best commentary and interpreter, for the Bible explains the Bible. The Old Testament is the New Testament concealed, and the New Testament is the Old Testament revealed. I'm looking forward to seeing you in Church School and WOW (Word on Wednesday) so we may continue to grow together as Pastor and People in His Word. Stay Strong! Dr. Christopher Alan Bullock, Senior Pastor
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. -John 1:1

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Publisher Canaan Baptist Church Editor-in-Chief Dr. Christopher Alan Bullock Editor Michelle White Staff Rodney Davis Alan Hicks Alvaretta Mobley Pat Risher Rutha Williams

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Welcome and Greetings

Thank you for worshipping with us at Canaan Baptist church. The corporate life of this congregation is the true witness of the vitality of our faith. While the high point of our Christian service is to be found in the experience of Sunday worship, what we do from Monday to Saturday, speaks volumes about Canaans commitment and dedication to Christ and our community. Canaan is a family where all of us are saved sinners hammering out our salvation under the auspices of Gods amazing grace. We are structured, but not so structured as to prevent the powerful work of the Holy Spirit to impact the life of our in-reach and outreach ministries. We are organized, but not so organized to prevent the organism, which is the Church, from bearing full life. We Welcome You! Dr. Christopher Alan Bullock and First Lady Dr. Debbie Bullock and the Canaan Baptist Family

Canaans Mission Statement An urban Baptist Church which serves as a vanguard of liberation, faith and empowerment through our Christian witness. Canaans mission is to do ministry for the Master through the five-fold ministries of Discipleship, Fellowship, Service, Worship and Evangelism. Acts 2:42-47

Canaan Baptist Church Women's Weekend Conference

Friday May 17 - Sunday May 19, 2013

Schedule of Events
Canaans Core Values Congregational Intimacy (1 Corinthians 13:13)
Salvation For The Lost (St. John 3:16) Applied Christianity (James 2:14-20) Impact the Human Condition (St. Luke 4:18-19)
The Good News of Canaan is a monthly publication created to inform and encourage Canaan friends and family. Material must be submitted before the 15th of the month preceding each issue.

Friday May 17th @ 7:00 p.m.

Worship Service Speaker: Elder Helena Creamer, Cathedral of Fresh Fire

Saturday May 18th @ 9:00 a.m.

Womens Conference Workshops

Sunday May 19th @ 8 & 11 a.m.

Womens Day Worship Celebration Speaker: Dr. Debbie Bullock, Canaan Baptist Church
A Celebration of Women Fearfully and Wonderfully Made ~ Psalm 139:14

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Ministry Spotlight
It is when there are no words to be said and our hands are lifted up that music is able to express the inexpressible. And, as the organ sounds and the drum beats on Sunday mornings our souls cry out in praise. The Music Ministry at Canaan, led by the Minister of Music and Sacred Arts- Dr. Arvis Strickling-Jones, has in no small part contributed to the success of Canaan Baptist Church and its efforts towards bringing souls to Christ. This ministry, with its 7 distinct choirs The Voices of Canaan (V.O.C.), Silver Voices, Joyful Noize, The Mighty Men of Canaan (M.M.O.C.), Singing Sisters, Women of Worship, and the Unity Mass Choir offering both traditional as well as contemporary musical selections, helps to lift the hearts of its worshippers through its music, while ushering in the Holy Spirit and setting the atmosphere for true worship and the preached word. Nothing can soothe the heart like the right chord played on an organ or the perfect song sung by a choir. The power of music has always had the ability to wash away the pain of the past and our daily worries; the music at Canaan helps to lift the hearts of its members and impact the human condition in a way that other ministries cannot. This ministrys music allows all that hear it not only a source of praise but also a source of hope. The ministry will soon offer classes to enhance/develop musical gifts in 2013: Vocal technique Soloist/lead singing Choir Direction If you are interested in any of these classes or want to join any of the choirs, please see or email Dr. Arvis at ArvStrickJo@aol.com
I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have being (Psalm 104:33).

CANAAN BUSINESS NETWORK

Featured Business Owner Kenneth Williams, President First Choice Auto and Truck Repair, Inc.
First Choice Auto and Truck Repair is a licensed and insured certified minority automobile and truck service repair firm in business since 1992, located in New Castle, and Middletown, Delaware. First Choice Auto and Truck Repair is AAA approved, with ASE Certified mechanics, fully equipped and capable of handling all automobile and truck service needs and they are a PHH approved vendor. The ownerCanaan member Ken Williams, has over 35 years of business experience in the automotive maintenance and repair industry handling the following:

Commercial Towing and Roadside Service capability Brakes Tune-ups Computerized Diagnostics Mechanical repairs and overhaul of gas and diesel engines Scheduled fleet maintenance programs and computerized record keeping Tire Services Hydraulic Tailgate Repair

Make First Choice your only choice for your automobile maintenance and repair. First Choice Auto and Truck Repair 533 Rogers Road New Castle, DE 19720 Phone (302) 656-1433 Fax (302) 656-2341 email: kw1stchoic@aol.com

SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT SCHEDULE Worship Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday Church School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. Noon Prayer Wednesdays - (WOW) Worship On Wednesdays Fellowship Hour Meal 5-6 p.m. Bible Study - 6 p.m.

*Celebration of Holy Communion - Every 1st Sunday (Both Services)

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Order of Worship
Prelude ............... Dr. Arvis Strickling-Jones, Minister of Music Worship and Praise .....Psalm 150.... Music Ministry Pastoral Greetings . Pastor Bullock Moment of Fellowship I Will Bless the Lord Welcome of Guests .. Communication Ministry Ministry in Music ... Choir

Giving of His Tithes and Our Offerings

Minister: We are a tithing Church because the Word of God teaches tithing, our experience gives witness to tithing, our obedience to God requires tithing. People: Then let us bring our tithes and offerings to the Lord as He has prospered us for the tenth shall be Holy unto the Lord. Congregational Prayer ............. Pastor and People Ministry in Music ........................ Choir

A Word from The Word

Rev. Dr. Christopher Alan Bullock, Pastor Invitation to New Life ...... Pastor Bullock *Holy Communion ...... Pastor and People Benediction Heal the Land - II Chronicles 7:14
* First Sundays

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Weekly Sunday School Focus

Beyond the Present Time
Studies in Daniel, Luke, Acts, 1-2 Thessalonians, 1-2 Peter

Join us each Sunday at 9:30am for empowering Sunday school lessons

A Living Hope
Lesson 10 May 5
Key Verse: 1 Peter 1:3 Praise for Present Hope and Future Inheritance 1 Peter 1:3-9 Past Prediction of the Glories to 1 Peter 1:10-12 Come

Hope through Stewardship

Lesson 12
Key Verse: Live According to God's Will Reflect God's Grace in Loving Service to Others

May 19
1 Peter 4:10 1 Peter 4:1-6 1 Peter 4:7-11

Equipped with Hope

Lesson 11
Key Verse: The Believer's Growth in Faith The Believers Grounds for Faith

Hope in the Day of the Lord

Lesson 13 May 26
Key Verse: 2 Peter 3:9 Do Not Forget or Become Impatient 2 Peter 3:1-10 A New Heaven and Earth Promised 2 Peter 3:11-15 to the Righteous

May 12
2 Peter 1:3 2 Peter 1:3-9 2 Peter 1:10-14

Next Quarters Sunday School Study Focus- Gods People Worship Did You Know? Delawares Path to Freedom
Before the Civil War, Delaware was an important link in the Underground Railroad system for helping runaway slaves travel to freedom. Situated between the southern slave-holding states and the northern anti-slave states, Delaware was traveled by hundreds of escaping slaves each year. Although neither underground nor a railroad, the system was named because its activities had to be carried out in secret and because railway terms were used to refer to the behavior of the system. Various routes were called lines; stopping places were called stations; those who assisted along the way were conductors, and the slaves were known as packages or freight. One of the most important conductors in the system was the legendary Harriett Tubman and Thomas Garrett, a Quaker from Wilmington. After the escapees traveled north through rural Maryland and Delaware, Garrett arranged their passage, often by steamboat, to Philadelphia which was a central station run by a large free-Black religious community and the abolitionist Quakers. Delaware became the bridge to freedom and the site of the last attempt at capture for slave hunters. Harriet Tubman made 19 trips into slave territory and led many people to free land. To avoid detection, she used a variety of routes, which took her through many Delaware communities including New Castle, Dover, Middletown, Laurel, Delaware City and Wilmington. Probably no one knew Delaware's geography better than Harriet Tubman! Estimates of the number of slaves who reached freedom vary greatly, from 40,000 to 100,000 during the sixty years before the Civil War.

Sick & Shut In

James 5:14: Is any sick among you? Let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. Please pray for our sick and bereaved members and friends.

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The Touch of The Masters Hand

"It was battered and scarred and the auctioneer thought it hardly worth his while, to waste much time on the old violin so he held it up with a smile. What am I bidden for this old violin? Who'll start the bidding for me? A dollar...who'll make it two? Two dollars, and who'll make it three? Three dollars once, three dollars twice, going for three, but no; from the back of the room a gray haired man came forward and picked up the bow. Then sweeping the dust from the old violin, and tightening up all the strings, he played a melody pure and sweet, as sweet as the angels sing. The music ceased and the auctioneer, with a voice that was quiet and low, said, "What am I bid for this old violin? and he held it up with the bow. A thousand dollars, and who'll make it two? Two Thousand, and who'll make it three? Three thousand once, three thousand twice, going, and gone,' said he. The people cheered, but some of them said, 'We do not quite understand. What changed its worth? Then came the reply, 'the touch of the Master's hand.' And many a man with his life out of tune, battered and scarred with sin, is auctioned cheap to a thoughtless crowd, much like the old violin. A mess of pottage, a glass of wine, a game, and he shuffles along; going once, going twice, he's going and almost gone. But the Master comes, and the thoughtless crowd never can quite understand, the worth of the soul, and the change that's wrought, by 'the touch of the Master's hand.'

In Hospital / Rehab / Assisted Living

Terry Childs: Jefferson Univ. Hosp., Phila., PA; 302-4941125 Mother Elizabeth Guy: Rockland Place, 1519 Rockland Rd, Room #118, Wilm., DE 19803; 302-830-4248 Lutherene McCarthy: Regal Heights Nursing Home Room 115; 6525 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707; 302-7539525 Deac. Ernest Purnell: Kentmere Rehabilitation Center, 1900 Lovering Ave., Wilm., DE; 302-652-3311 Carolyn Williams: Delaware State Hospital, Kent/Sussex Bldg.#K1, New Castle, DE 19720

At Home
Arthur Allen: 20 Bizarre Drive- New Castle, DE 19720; (302)898-3425- his wife Felicia Allen Powell Bernhardt: 231 Hedgerow Drive; Swedesboro, NJ 08085; (856)467-2722- prayer only Ivorette Brock:1219 Lobdell St., Wilm., DE 19801; (302) 358-6838 Cyette Coleman: 32 East Edinburgh Dr., New Castle, DE 19720; (302)395-0202- need calls and visits Richard Copes: Ingleside Senior Home-1005 N. Franklin St.-Room 1007, Wilm., DE 19805; (302)504-0488/Cell(302)757-9480 Mother Claudia Duson: 257 White Marsh Rd., Centreville, MD, 21617; (410)758-2399 Marilyn Gooding: 63 Briarcliff Dr.- Overview Garden- New Castle, DE; (302)661-1022 Deacon Jackie Jones: 209 Sammonds Pond Drive, Middletown, DE 19709- prayers only Frederick McDonald: 4 Montpelier Ct.- Jefferson FarmsNew Castle, DE 19720; (302)897-9805 Mother Zella Polk: 104 Matthew Drive- Caravel Hunt- Bear, DE 19701; (302)836-4419 Leroy Redic: 2407 Kingman Dr., Wilm.,DE 19810. (He is the father of Lorelei (Deac. Earl Green) Maxine Ruffin: 1201 N. Harrison St.- Apt.518, Wilm. DE, 19806; (302)661-1012 Rev. Evander Smith: 104 Bellanca Lane, New Castle, DE 19720; (302)753-0286 William (Bill) Stewart: 17 Kalstad Rd.- Boothhurst- New Castle, DE 19720; (302)544-4045 (his nieces home) Carolyn Witcher: 2621 Jessup Street, Wilm., DE 19802; (302)762-3249 Ronica Wood: 22 Courtland Cir.- Buckley- Bear, DE 19701; (302)328-2005/476-7742
Please contact the Administrative Office or a member of the Deacons Ministry to report a members status of sickness or death.

Upcoming Church Events

Pre-Mothers Day Luncheon Womens Day Weekend Conference Womens Day Sunday Charles L. Kirksey Prison Ministry Day Mens Day Weekend Christian Education Day Family, Friends and Fellowship Weekend Youth Day Weekend

Save The Date

3 month view
May 11 May 17-18 May 19 June 9 June 15-16 July 21 July 20-21 July 27-28

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Canaan Ministries
~ Lets All Get Involved in A Ministry ~
Administrative Office Ministry . Rutha M. Williams Benevolence/Social Services . Deac. Dwight Holden Building Committee Phase II ... Deac. Earl Green Canaan Business Network Ministry Rev. Norman Miller Canaan College Connection ..... Dr. Kim Allen Canaan For Life Ministry .. Sheila Walton-Moore Capital Campaign Ministry . Deac. Keith Benn Christian Education Ministry .. Rev. Sheila Winfrey-Brown Church Clerk Ministry .... Church Staff Communications/Special Events .... Admin. Staff Computer/Info Technology Ministry ... Rev. M. James Crystal Gemstones Ministry .. Rev. Sandra Johnson Deacons Ministry . Deac. Henry Carroll Digital Video Ministry ..... Rev. Michael James Emma Bordley Hospitality Ministry . Emma (Peggy) Smith Environmental Ministry . Eve-Lynn Butts Evangelism Ministry .... Rev. John Bailey Flower Ministry .... Jane Baylor Girl Scouts Ministry .. Linda Broadway Gods Voices (Sign Language) Dianna Adams-Williams Health Ministry ..... Betty Mitchell Historian Ministry .. Admin. Staff HIV-AIDS Ministry .... Shirley Mallory Lessons in Life Ministry ....... Deac. Bernard Pepukayi Membership Ministry .. Maureen Johnson Mens Ministry Jeffrey Allen Regena Manley Missionary Ministry ... Cheryl Murphy Missions By Objectives Ministry .. Glenda Brewington Arindia Stallings Mothers Board Ministry .... Mother Dorothy Boyd Music & Sacred Arts Ministry Dr. Arvis Strickling-Jones Pastoral Care/Bereavement Ministry. Rev. Paul Wilson Pastoral Support Ministry .. Wilson Williams P.E.A.R.L. Ministry .. Elaine Smith Philippian Ministry Deac. Patricia Reed Praise Dance Ministry . Mitzi Burnett Prayer Ministry Rev. Paulette Brown C. L. Kirksey Prison Ministry .. Nancy Pearsall Rights of Passage Ministry .. Ty Knight Ernest & Yolanda Purnell Senior Ministry .. Zella Polk Senior Usher Ministry . Sandy Lacefield Security Ministry ... Elder Hatchett Singles Ministry ... Margaret Boins Sisters of Canaan Ministry .... Rev. Vickie Gaines Substance Abuse Ministry Rev. Robert Daniels Earl H. Gardner Transportation Ministry ..... Montgomery A. Byrd Trustee Ministry .. James Mike Stallings Ushers Ministry ...... Sandra Lacefield Youth Ministry Chosen Generation ... Dr. Debbie Bullock Youth Usher Ministry .. Diana Adams-Williams Thomas L. Risher Veterans Ministry James Johnson

CANAAN BAPTIST CHURCH

3011 New Castle Avenue - New Castle, DE 19720 - 302-654-8818 Office Hours: 9 a.m. 4 p.m. (Offices Closed on Saturdays and Sundays) Fax: 302-654-8819 Website: www.canaanbc.org - email: canaanbc@canaanbc.org

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All requests for announcements to be displayed on the sanctuary screens and outer sanctuary monitors must be submitted using the approved form for approval by the Wednesday prior. All announcements requested to be placed in the monthly newsletter must be submitted for approval by the 15th of the previous month. Please call the church for further information.

ALTAR FLOWERS
Any individuals that are interested in beautifying our sanctuary by placing flowers in the church should contact Sister Jane Baylor at 302-834-7678.

ORIGINAL STAGE PLAY

Lady C Productions, owned by Canaans own Connie Drummond, is a performing arts company that provides quality cultural entertainment through the creation and production of original stage plays- will be performing at the Arc Theatre, 1901 Mississippi Ave., S.E., Washington, DC. on Sunday, June 23rd at 7 pm. For more information on the company, including audition notices, booking information and ticket sales, Please visit www.ALADYCPRODUCTIONCOMPANY.com

DANCE INSTRUCTOR NEEDED

Canaan Baptist Church Praise Dance Ministry is looking for a Dance Instructor. If you are a member/or know someone who is a member and knows a little bit about dance and is interested and willing to work with our young girls on a regular basis, please contact Mitzi Burnett @ 302-475-7181 or email Nickiice@aol.com.

DO YOU KNOW A SHUT IN HEALTH FAIR

The 2nd Annual African American Breast Health Forum and Screening Event will be held on May 11th from 11am to 4 pm at the Rose Hill Community Center 19 Lambson Ln., New Castle, DE. Contact CBC Health Ministry leader- Sis. Betty Mitchell for more information at 302-328-4294 or email bannm7@comcast.net who would like a visitation? Leave a message with the Church Office654-8818.

CANAAN FOR LIFE MINISTRY MEETING

A ministry that provides spiritual support for cancer patients, survivors, and their families will hold a monthly meeting the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6pm in the CBC multi-purpose room. Please come out and join us. For more information, please email or call: Sis Sheila Walton-Moore (swalton999@aol.com; 302.598.4171) or Sis Iris Craighead (granny03.1.1@juno.com; 302.322.1202).

ONLINE GIVING
may be the right opportunity for you! Make your contribution today ONLINE with FlowPay at www.canaanbc.org and click on the Donate link. This is a great way to help your church. Try it today!!

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SUMMER COLLEGE TOUR SAVE THE DATE

Annual Celebration of YouthJuly 25 - 28, 2013 Wednesday, June 19th through Sunday, June 23, 2013. The tour will visit Atlantas Black Colleges and Historical Sites. Cost is only $250. Sign up today with a deposit of $100. Balance due in full by May 19, 2013. See Sis. Shimona Posey for more information.

MIGHTY MEN OF CANAAN

will be singing at the Gospel Roast and Birthday Celebration for Jay Caldwell at Ezion Fair Baptist Church on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 6 pm. Come out and support the men of Canaan. See Bro. Wayne Jefferson for more information.

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