Chattaroy Community Church

Late March Greetings, Saints.

April is around the corner. Hallelujah! Things are slowly greening up. I’ve seen a few buds on trees. Spring is ready to be sprung. Sunshine is on the way. Smile and enjoy it. 

 

The apostle Paul wrote to the church at Thessalonica the second time… and at the end, said this, As for other matters, brothers and sisters, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you. And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil people, for not everyone has faith. 2 Thes 3:1-2.  As you think about praying for others in ministry, here are two solid requests: pray for God’s word to take root quickly and pray those who are representing the Lord would be delivered from evil. Great direction for… Kate in the Czech Republic, Pascual & Gabi in the Mexican Baja, Rich and Joyce in PNG, Will & Eva in Chile, and Arlyn in the Philippines. I’m sure you could include UGM, Life Services and the Spokane Jail ministry in that as well. Keep praying, people!

 

I received a newsletter from the group in India who are ministering to people there thru an orphanage, a sewing training program and drilling wells. They also do evangelism based on these services. Here’s an excerpt from the letter: “In the past two months, we’ve drilled seven bore wells. This was largely through the generosity of Chattaroy Community Church in Spokane… this church raised a generous Advent (Christmas) offering for which we are very grateful…. Many hearts are open to the Good News through these acts of His love.” They enclosed a picture of one of the wells. God is good! Through His generosity to us and thru us, we hear of ministry happening half way around the globe. Thanks again, saints. 

 

*THIS Saturday is the High-School Gathering at the church from 1 to 5pm. Bring friends and snacks to share. Hanging out, games & study are on the docket.

*Sign up for the Dinner for 7 soon! Groups will be formed shortly. Grab the red & white forms in the foyer at church, fill it out & drop it at the desk in the office. Note on the form if you’d like to include young kids with this. Get to know people better and eat. What could be better?

*April 12th is the Children’s Easter Egg Hunt at church for kids up to 5th grade! We’ll need you to pick up and fill those colorful plastic eggs with treats and drop ’em off at the church in the fellowship hall. The next day, Sunday, is the kid’s Easter pageant on Palm Sunday. 

*We’re planning another baptism for Sunday May 4th. If you haven’t yet followed Jesus in this, text or email Pastor Rob for a brief discussion so we’re all on the same page as to the meaning of baptism.  

*Don’t forget to calendarize the “CCCs Got Talent” for Friday May 9th! Dust off that talent and join the fun. There’ll be an ice cream social after the talent; donation will benefit Christ Kitchen. And speaking of Christ Kitchen, don’t forget to bring back those bags with coins, etc, for them. The bags are due this Sunday, the 30th. They do a great job training women who have been incarcerated, trafficked or under some kind of stress.

 

Story Hour begins the account of missionary ‘Amy Carmichael, Rescuer of Precious Gems’. That’s 9am downstairs. Upstairs, Vickie brings a lesson on Jonah. In the service, we’ll worship, pray and hear about the call to discipleship from the great commission. 

See you Sunday?

 

 

p.s. Deep Thots: “Drive Carefully! More than cars can be recalled by their maker.”