School is beginning soon, and as we do each year, we want to make sure that the family here at CFC is praying. We want to intentionally lift up students, teachers, administrators, cafeteria workers, support staff, janitors, bus drivers, homeschool families, and anyone else starting the school year. We praise God for each person involved and for the privilege we have for students to be a part of an...  Read More

Trusting God's ProtectionRead Psalm 23 with fresh eyes. Discipline your familiarity with this Psalm. As you hear this short song, look for the shepherding elements of provision, guidance, affirmation and love.(Psalm 23:1-3a, Philippians 4:19): How does the imagery of God as a shepherd providing rest, nourishment, and renewal in Psalm 23:1-3a reflect your own experiences of God's provision? How doe...  Read More

"God has a celebration meal with us, not after we finally get out of the dark valley but in the middle of it, in the presence of our enemies."-Tim Keller; The Songs of JesusThe Shepherd's protection includes His satisfying provision.Psalm 23:1-3a1 The LORD is my shepherd;   I have all that I need.2 He lets me rest in green meadows;   he leads me beside peaceful streams.3 He renews my strength.Phil...  Read More

Several months ago, we felt a strong leading to thoughtfully review how CFC approaches church membership. After countless hours of prayer, discussion, and careful consideration, we've gained a clearer picture of what it means to be a healthy and vibrant member of Christian Fellowship Church. We also see now how we can best shepherd each of you in our CFC family. We take that responsibility serious...  Read More

Psalm 13:1-6For the choir director: A psalm of David.1 O LORD, how long will you forget me? Forever?   How long will you look the other way?2 How long must I struggle with anguish in my soul,   with sorrow in my heart every day?   How long will my enemy have the upper hand?3 Turn and answer me, O LORD my God!   Restore the sparkle to my eyes, or I will die.4 Don’t let my enemies gloat, saying, “We...  Read More

"Crying Out in Lament"Martin Luther remarked, “Psalm 13 is a prayer full of the sighings and groanings of an afflicted heart in the hour of darkness, and almost overwhelmed, under that darkness, with the extreme of grief and sorrow, and driven to the greatest strait of mind.” Psalm 13 models a powerful practice for us through lament. Lament is the honest expression of grief, sorrow or regret. For ...  Read More

We are excited to share with you about a wonderful opportunity! There is an evangelistic, medical mission trip to Honduras this October 18-26 through an organization called Dream Big Honduras. Although it’s not a CFC trip, it’s led by two CFC members. The team will help with a five-day medical clinic in small mountain villages and help to build up the work of local churches there. The team will be...  Read More

Read Psalm 100What comes to mind when you think of the word "praise?" How would you define it?  What/who do you praise – people, teams, plays, things?The Hebrew word for “worship” in verse 2 is synonymous with “serve.”  How does that change the way you might apply that verse?Knowledge of God leads to joy in God which leads to praise of God. Assuming you agree with that statement – what are the imp...  Read More

Psalm 100:1-51 Shout with joy to the LORD, all the earth!2  Worship the LORD with gladness.Come before him, singing with joy.3 Acknowledge that the LORD is God!He made us, and we are his.We are his people, the sheep of his pasture.4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving;go into his courts with praise.Give thanks to him and praise his name.5 For the LORD is good.His unfailing love continues forever,and...  Read More

CFC has always had a heart for raising up and training the next generation of leaders. This is evident in the care we pour into our children and youth, as well as the efforts we make to disciple and train adults. This is a huge part of how we live out our mission to “glorify God by making disciples of all people.”  We’re excited to announce a new ministry that will take us into the next chapter of...  Read More

Read Galatians 5 and 6Concerning Galatians 5:1, what does Paul mean by “freedom” in this context? How can we distinguish between true Christian freedom and the misuse of freedom as a license to sin?How had your life succeeded and failed in your understanding and application of Christian freedom?In Galatians 5:16–18, Paul urges believers to “let the Spirit guide your lives" (walk by the Spirit) to ...  Read More

The application of freedom requires a FROM and a FOR.Galatians 5:1So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law.John 8:34-3634 Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave of sin. 35 A slave is not a permanent member of the family, but a son is part of the family forever. 36 So if the Son sets you free, yo...  Read More