The GOOD NEWS Of Canaan

Inside this issue:

A Word From The Pastor

1

Meet the Ministers

3

Minister Meeting

4

Hallelujah Photos

5

Why Tithe? 6

Plug In & Get Connected

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JUNE 2015

The Benefits and Blessing of Tithing

Committed to God, Church and Community

A Monthly Publication of the Canaan Baptist Church

"Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this, says the Lord Almighty, and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store

it." - Malachi 3:10

G Grace and peace unto you!

In Malachi 3:8-15, tithes and offerings were very important and widely practiced in the Old Testament. This standard of giving was an act of worship to show obedience to God for the many blessings received among the people of God. Also, tithes and offerings provided support for the theocracy and the people to enable the work of the church to continue. With this in mind, the New Testament continued to observe tithing by elaborating on the importance and benefits of giving willfully and generously in reverence to God. As written in 2 Corinthians 9:6-12, God loves a cheerful giver and this spiritual act of worship is voluntary. The more we sacrifice for God's work, the greater the reward will be for our sacrifice. "But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully." - 2 Corinthians 9:6 In today's 21st century Christian church, it is interesting to note that God's standard of giving has not changed in building His kingdom. The biblical concept of tithing in the Old Testament, remains the same in these times we live in. As we genuinely embrace the fundamental benefits of tithing and giving to the Lord's work, our obligation to embrace the spiritual impact is paramount to living a purposeful life. Here are a few benefits of tithing: Dependence on God - He is our source of supply and owns everything, according to Psalm 24:1; Psalm 50:10 and Haggai 2:8. Undoubtedly, know that God is in everything. Trust Him and give to God what is already His!

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Welcome and Greetings

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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 Church Family

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.

The GOOD NEWS of Canaan

Publisher Canaan Baptist Church

Editor-in-Chief Dr. Christopher Alan Bullock

Newsletter Staff Deirdre Crew

Alan Hicks

Alveretta Mobley

Pat Risher

Rutha Williams

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

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. Submissions for the publication must be submitted before the 15th of the month preceding each issue.

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Pastor Bullock and the Charles L. Kirksey Prison Ministry would like to thank the church congregation for donating over 300 books. The books were distributed to the New Castle County Detention Center (detained youth); The Jane E. Mitchell Forensic Facility (level V inmates with mental illness) and the Positive Change Alternative School (at risk youth). We also want to send a special Shout Out, to the Canaan Youth Ministry for providing us with books. With the youth providing so many books, we were able to give books to an alternative school and expand our partnership with yet another Ministry in the church. To God be the Glory for all the great things he has done and will continue to do.

Gratefully submitted, The Charles L Kirksey Prison Ministry Nancy Pearsall, Chairperson Rev. Dr. Christopher Alan Bullock, Pastor

Thank You

Rev. Chuck Johnson Obedience to God - When we are obedient to God, He will use us for His glory and be pleased. In bringing our tithes and offerings to the House of God, we can watch the many blessings poured out from our obedience. Actuate your Faith - Always put God first, to demonstrate and build up your faith. Believe in His amazing power to ensure that our needs will be met. Focus on the sacrifice He made for us, so we may live purposely. It is by God's grace, we are able to see amazing things happen when we give with a loving heart. Uplift the needs of God's people - Whatever ministry God has placed before us, we must support it! With tithes and offerings, we are able to continue building God's Kingdom and assisting those that need in many different circumstances of life. Unlock a Selfish Heart - Sharing clears a path to God. Don't give with conditions attached. Give in a loving, joyous, and willing posture. It will create a grateful heart and a desire to give far and beyond. Gravitate from the notion that our money belongs to us because God is the true owner and provider of everything we have. In conclusion, it takes money to operate Canaan, promote Canaan's programs and send the gospel to the end of the Earth. Remember every time we give, we are sowing seeds for a harvest to come. Plant your seeds! Stay Strong! Dr. Christopher Alan Bullock, Senior Pastor

Good News Of Canaan (GNOC): Tell us about your call to the ministry. CJ: I heard and felt Gods calling in 1995. I preached my initial

sermon in 1997. I feel I am a true product of Gods grace and mercy. I believe every believer has a unique purpose in serving God and God provides the strength and resources for us to do what He asks. Being chosen to preach is a divine blessing. My aim is to tell others how God has blessed me and how He can bless them.

GNOC: Whats your passion for ministry? CJ: My passion for ministry is teaching and preaching the Word of God. When I study I experience God in a special way. So in teaching I want Gods people to experience God the way I do. It gives me great joy to see the faces of Gods people light up when the Word of God comes to their understanding. Faithfully preaching and teaching the Word is the very heart of my ministry philosophy. Seeing Gods people understanding, seeking, and living Gods Word is what excites my passion for teaching.

GNOC: How is it serving with Pastor Bullock to help him carry out Gods vision ?

CJ: The very first day we stepped into Canaan I felt an instant connection with Pastor Bullock. In Haggai the Lord says your latter house shall be greater than your former. With Pastor Bullock the Lord is doing great things in my life and its a matter of being in the right house. Im in the right house. God has given Pastor Bullock a vision. Im here to serve in that vision. In other words serving God means that Im serving my pastor. Pastor Bullock has given me the opportunity to serve in my passion. What a combination to be able to serve in your passion, to serve a great pastor, and serve a God who has given you the gifts to serve others. To God be the Glory!

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Good News Of Canaan (GNOC): Tell us about your call to the ministry. CJ: I was called to the ministry in 7553. However, I didnt want to accept the responsibility to the call. As Luke 12:48b states: For unto whosoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more. Gods call to ministry on my life is very serious and sacred to me. There is a cost for Gods anointing on your life and I will never take this for granted. Isaiah 6:8

states: Also I heard the voice of the Lord saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I, send me. GNOC: Whats your passion for ministry? CJ: My passion and purpose for ministry is to spread Love, Kindness, Encouragement, Knowledge and Compassion on Gods people. Isaiah 61:2b-3a states: The Lord has sent me to comfort those who mourn, 3a: especially in Jerusalem. He sent me to give them flowers in place of their sorrow, olive oil in place of tears, and joyous praise in place of broken hearts. In other words, we must pray without ceasing, serve the lost, serve the hopeless, serve the broken hearted, and the despaired. We must guide them into a saving relationship with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. GNOC: How is it serving with Pastor Bullock to help him carry out Gods vision for Canaan? CJ: Serving with Pastor Bullock has blessed my life tremendously and touched my heart and soul to the core of my spiritual being. God truly sent us here to this ministry for such a time as this. Serving as Co- Servant Leader over the CLEAVE Marriage Ministry, Teaching at Womens Ministry, Sunday School, and Teaching Health, Wellness, and Nutrition are all apart of Canaans Core Values and Mission Statement. God sent me here to help Pastor Bullock fulfill his vision for Canaan and to serve His people.

Rev. Colleen Johnson

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Hallelujah Sunday Photos

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Procedures for reporting the death of a family member

1. During normal business hours, notify the Canaan church office of the death of your loved one. The office staff will then contact:

Pastor Bullock, Deacon and Bereavement Ministry Leaders

2. A Bereavement Team will be notified and assigned (by proximity)

3. Team leader will contact the family to make arrangements for visitation

4. Team leader informs the family to contact the church office for any funeral arrangements or other assistance

5. Decisions concerning funerals or funeral related matters are to be made exclusively by the Pastor or the Chairman of the Deacon Board.

Membership benefit privileges can be made if the deceased was an active(regularly in attendance and a financially contributing) member of the church

Nights, Weekends, or Holiday Calls When the Canaan church office is closed, call the following: Chairman of the Deacon Board Deacon Earl

Green at: (302) 584-6936 Chairman of the Pastoral Care Bereavement

Ministry Rev. Paul Wilson at: (302) 325-0403

Canaan Baptist Church Office (302) 654-8818

Canaan Bereavement Ministry Policy

-For Future Reference; Bereavement Ministry Policy

information is permanently available on the church website under

the Five-Fold Ministries page. Our website address: canaanbc.org

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Why Tithe? - 33 reasons why...

1. Because the Bible teaches it. 2. Because Jesus commands it. 3. Because Abraham, Jacob, and other good men did it. 4. Because the New Testament Christian did more than

"tithe," I should not do less. 5. Because it saves my self-respect. 6. Because it removes uncertainty from my giving. 7. Because it is business like. 8. Because it is simple and easy to calculate. 9. Because it sets a good example. 10. Because no less would express my appreciation for

my Church and Pastor. 11. Because if practiced by half of our people it would

enable our Church to meet all of its obligations. 12. Because if all our people would do it we could

enlarge our Missionary work. 13. Because it provides for our Church expenses. 14. Because it dignifies the finances of our Church. 15. Because it would do away with questionable money

raising schemes. 16. Because it would enable us to give more time to

deeply spiritual work in our Church. 17. Because it would enable our Pastor to do his work

without being constantly tormented about money matters.

18. Because it takes the pain out of giving. 19. Because it increases one's spiritually. 20. Because it keeps God in my thought. 21. Because it makes me a partner with God. 22. Because it makes my business a sacred thing. 23. Because it keeps religion first in my plans. 24. Because it makes me more careful with the other

nine tenths of my income. 25. Because I have tried it many years and it has been a

great blessing and joy. 26. Because it increases Church and prayer meeting

attendance. 27. Because all "tithers" I know are happy people. 28. Because it makes handling Church finances a

pleasure instead of a pain. 29. Because it promotes good business methods. 30. Because it helps me get out of debt when I thought I

was bankrupt. 31. Because it saves me from covetousness. 32. Because it is the only plan that God has approved

and promised to bless. 33. Because I love the Lord.

The earth is the Lords

and the fullness thereof. Psalm 24

Calling All Canaan Men

Did you know that God has destined YOU for Greatness?!?

Jesus said that if you believe in Him you will do greater works than He did (John 14:12).

The Mens Ministry will continue with the Kingdom Man series Bible Study on Saturday, June 27, 2015 from 911 am. Come out and join us as we endeavor to examine what it means to be a Kingdom Man! A lite meal will be provided.

Ministry Cochairs Revs. Jeff Miller and Kenneth Washington

Join a Ministry Today!

Canaan Baptist Church welcomes and encourages each member to get involved in at least one of the ministries we offer at Canaan. To join one of our ministries see our website for our list of ministries and contact information for your ministry of interest.

Sisters Of Canaan Womens Ministry

Faith & Fitness with Rev. Colleen Johnson

Saturday June 13, 2015 10 am11:30 am Healthy Refreshments following Activities

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are available in the pews or at the Wall of Recognition.

To God Be The Glory!

-Nehemiah 2:18

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