Church Family, we are gearing up for another VBS week, and we couldn’t be more excited! It is such a privilege to share the love of Jesus with over 350 kids next week. We are already praising God for how many diligent volunteers have come in to prepare crafts and other supplies, for how many in our church turned in donations that we will use all week, and for the many new volunteers this year. It ...  Read More

Major Themes in ScriptureCreation: Revealing GoodnessCorruption: The Entrance of SinChaos: The Effects of SinChrist and the Cross: A Savior for all who will believeConsummation: Restoring GoodnessGenesis 1:1In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.God has always __________.Psalm 90:2Before the mountains were born,before you gave birth to the earth and the world,from beginning to end,...  Read More

Read Genesis 1-2“If God is omnipotent and omniscient, why didn’t hestart the universe out in the first place so it would comeout the way he wants? Why is he constantly repairing andcomplaining? No, there’s one thing the Bible makes clear:The biblical God is a sloppy manufacturer. He’s not good atdesign, he’s not good at execution. He’d be out of businessif there was any competition” (Carl Sagan, C...  Read More

Students are one of CFC’s Core Values. They are so important to us that we want to have individuals “going where they are” and having gospel-centric conversations with the students. Over the last year, our College Ministry has really grown. In large part, that’s because one student, JD, has invited someone different to join him at our college group every single week. JD is very bold in sharing the...  Read More

Read Philippians 3:21-231. Why is it important to greet one another? What makes a good greeting? Give examples of how certain greetings (or lack thereof) have impacted you positively/negatively.2. What is the significance of those in Caesar's household giving their greetings? How does this example give us encouragement? (Hint: the gospel reach is as far externally as it is internally)3. What is ou...  Read More

Philippians 4:21-23 (NLT)21 Give my greetings to each of God’s holy people—all who belong to Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me send you their greetings. 22 And all the rest of God’s people send you greetings, too, especially those in Caesar’s household.23 May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.Philippians 4:21 (NLT)21 Give my greetings to each of God’s holy people—all ...  Read More

Whether you have been at CFC for 1 week, 1 year, every week since 1974, or anything in between, we want to celebrate what God has done through the ministry of CFC with you. YOU are part of that story, and we hope you’ll join us for a very special worship celebration here at CFC on Sunday, August 4, at either 9:15 or 10:45AM. We pray that we will glorify God as we share our story, celebrate our pas...  Read More

Read Philippians 4:10-20In our last lesson, we looked at the imperative force (commands) of the text. In our reading today, there is no imperative force. Paul isn't commanding us to do anything, but there are examples to follow. Can you find 2 examples to follow from Paul? Can you find 2 examples to follow from the Philippians?According to 4:17, Paul is trying not to sound ungrateful for the gift....  Read More

Romans 8:28-3028 And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. 29 For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, so that his Son would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. 30 And having chosen them, he called them to come to him. And having called them, he gave...  Read More

Hello, Church Family! We have a ministry at CFC that we are very thankful for, and we’re now looking for more people to serve within it. As our Specific Needs Ministry continues to grow and impact lives, we are excited to extend an invitation for new volunteers to join our dedicated team of Sidekicks. Inspired by Luke 18:16, where Jesus welcomes the children with open arms, we believe in serving a...  Read More

Read Philippians 4:1-9From verses 1-9, how many commands (imperatives) do you count?The command in 4:1, "stay true to the Lord" is a hinge command that connects the previous teaching on dealing with external opponents (3:2-21) to the teaching that follows on dealing with internal conflict (4:2-9).   How do these sections link to "stay true to the Lord?"What does the command involve in 4:8?What doe...  Read More

2 Timothy 3:14-1714 But you must remain faithful to the things you have been taught. You know they are true, for you know you can trust those who taught you. 15 You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to ...  Read More