AntiphonO come, Desire of nations, bindAll peoples in one heart and mind;Bid envy, strife and quarrels cease;Fill the whole world with heaven’s peace.Timeline586 BC First temple destroyed, and Babylonian exile begins538 BC First wave of returning exiles520 BC Haggai preaches to continue rebuilding the temple515 BC Second Temple CompletedHaggai 2:1-5 (NLT)Then on October 17 of that same year, the L...  Read More

Isaiah 7:10-1410 Later, the LORD sent this message to King Ahaz: 11 “Ask the LORD your God for a sign of confirmation, Ahaz. Make it as difficult as you want—as high as heaven or as deep as the place of the dead.”12 But the king refused. “No,” he said, “I will not test the LORD like that.”13 Then Isaiah said, “Listen well, you royal family of David! Isn’t it enough to exhaust human patience? Must ...  Read More

Each Christmas Eve at CFC, we remember the billions still living in spiritual darkness—waiting to find the freedom and lasting joy found only in Christ, our Emmanuel. This year, our Christmas Eve giving will support the anti-human trafficking ministry that one of our very own, Patricia Miller (global staff at CFC), and her team in Spain serve with. As always, 100% of your gift will go toward this ...  Read More

Antiphon:O come, Thou Day-Spring, come and cheer,Our Spirits by Thine Advent here;Disperse the gloomy clouds of night,And death's dark shadows put to flight.Isaiah 8:20-9:1-2 20 Look to God’s instructions and teachings! People who contradict his word are completely in the dark. 21 They will go from one place to another, weary and hungry. And because they are hungry, they will rage and curse their ...  Read More

Do you enjoy sunrises? What is the most memorable sunrise you can think of?Read Isaiah 8:20 through Isaiah 9:2, as well as Matthew 4:12-17, to see the OT prophecy and NT fulfillment of Jesus as our sunrise or Dayspring.What is the first thing that the light of the world says when he arrives on the scene in Matthew 4:17?Practicing repentance/confession: What darkness are you experiencing right now ...  Read More

O Come, Thou Key of DavidRead Isaiah 22:15-25 and Revelation 3:7-13Spend some time discussing the observations and connections you make from the readings.What do Shebna’s actions and attitude reveal about a leader who holds power for himself?How have you seen “Shebna-style” leadership in government, workplaces, churches, or even in your own heart?Why does God refuse to let the Key of David rest in...  Read More

AntiphonO come, Thou Key of David, come,And open wide our heavenly home;Make safe the way that leads on high,And close the path to misery.Isaiah 22:15-1815 This is what the Lord, the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, said to me: “Confront Shebna, the palace administrator, and give him this message:16 “Who do you think you are,   and what are you doing here,building a beautiful tomb for yourself—   a monume...  Read More

CFC, your generosity this season has been extraordinary, and we want to pause to recognize what God has done through you. Because of your heartfelt participation in Operation Christmas Child, children around the world will receive not only gifts, but the hope of the gospel. Every shoebox you packed carries joy, dignity, and the love of Jesus to places many of us will never see firsthand—and that i...  Read More

We are in the early planning stages for a Medical Missions Trip for April 2026. CFC is leading a team of our medical professionals to the Dominican Republic five days, and we will partner with Food for the Hungry Dominicana.If you are interested, please contact our elder Jeff Effinger for more information. You can also call or text at 812-454-3855. Applications will be posted online soon....  Read More

Uncommon "Rod of Jesse"Read Isaiah 11 and Revelation 22:16-21A dead-looking stump doesn’t seem very promising, yet God brought the King of kings out of it. Think of an area in your own life that feels like a “stump” right now—cut down, fruitless, maybe even a bit hopeless.How does the truth that Jesus is the shoot from Jesse’s stump give you hope that God can still bring new life and fruitfulness ...  Read More

The seven ancient O Antiphons, were sung on the final seven days before Christmas. These urgent biblical prayers address the coming Messiah by seven majestic Old Testament titles: Wisdom, LORD, Root of Jesse, Key of David, Rising Sun, King of Nations, and Emmanuel. Together they form the corporate call of the Christmas hymn, voicing Israel’s (and the church’s) longing for the promised Deliverer to...  Read More

The church sure looks a lot like Christmas! We are so excited to kick off our worship of Jesus this Christmas season with each of you this Sunday! Our service times vary from year to year around Christmas, so please read the info closely at the link below as you make plans this year. For example, on December 28 (the Sunday after Christmas), we will only have two services. Both will be in the Worsh...  Read More