In Acts 4:32-5:11, we see the early church breaking out in worship and working together to meet the community’s needs as they encounter God. What does this mean for us? Can we experience God in this way? In our community of believers? If so, what would it look like? In the early church, we see authentic gathering and scattering practices by the early believers after experiencing God’s power and presence. However, our attention is also drawn to the deceptive actions of Ananias and Sapphira, who held back and lied about their contribution, resulting in dire consequences. In other words, we also need to examine our own authenticity in worship and service, pondering where we might be pretending or holding back. Ultimately, it’s a call to embrace transparency, integrity, and wholehearted devotion in worship and work, as we see in the early church.
Please pray for Pastor Steve and the team as they prepare the service. We are looking forward to what God is going to do this Sunday! 

We continue to marvel at all that God is doing in and through our church. This year we have seen a lot of hard work from all of our small hands that the Holy Spirit continues to multiply. We are looking forward to celebrating what God has been doing at CRBC in our upcoming Annual General Meeting. We'll see you at the church June 9th at 6pm. All members please attend, and anyone else is welcome! There will also be a zoom option available for those who can't attend in person. 

We are so glad you are walking with us. Have you considered church membership as a "next step" you could take in partnering with our church? Church membership is not about adding some requirement to the call of Jesus. It’s about a local church taking specific responsibility for a Christian, and a Christian taking responsibility for a local church. It’s about “embodying,” and “living out,” our membership in Christ’s universal body.

Please reach out to the office to register!

This past Sunday we had 22 newcomers attend our free lunch! We continue to praise God for all that is happening inside and outside of these walls, as we see the church gather and find strength, and as we see the church scatter into our community and share the hope that we have in Jesus. There is a contagious excitement and joy in the stories of those who are new to our church, so please continue to say hello to faces you don't recognize and welcome them into the group. 

This month we would like to highlight Sandy Ewan, our blessed sister in Christ who ministers to the people of South Sudan. We will have her latest newsletter printed on the welcome shelf. It's not one to miss! In her letter, she shares of recent adversity and conflict in the local church that through prayer and perserverance was met by transformation and deepened faith. We continue to lift her up in prayer as she serves.

but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength;
    they shall mount up with wings like eagles;
they shall run and not be weary;
    they shall walk and not faint.

- Isaiah 40:31

Ladies, we are looking forward to celebrating Grace Beselt and Carter King's upcoming wedding with a shower at the church! Please bring a small gift and a small sweet or savoury to share.

Details:

May 6th at 7pm

CBRC Fellowship Hall

The board has affirmed the following people into our membership:

Kari Rose

Vern and Cheryl Braun

Dale Stevens, on behalf of the board.

1) In-Person - Sunday Mornings or the Office (Mon-Thurs 9-4)

2) E-transfer - giving@crbaptist.bc.ca 

3) Click Here to Give Online through Tithe-ly

4) Click Here for Pre-Approved Withdrawal  

If you require any help please contact Jackie at bookkeeper@crbaptist.bc.ca

Please join us in prayer for the following:

Youth Pastor Search

Small Groups

Praising God for His Provision in 2023

Missionary of the Week:

Sandy Ewan - South Sudan

Local Church of the Week:

Church of the Way