Read:  Acts 16: 6-40 and Philippians 1:1-2In the greeting that begins this letter, Paul wastes no time in showing us where the source of our joy in life originates-- in grace and peace.What is it about grace and peace that is so important to joy? (hint: consult a Bible dictionary for the biblical understanding of grace and peace)What is the difference between happiness and joy?According to Philipp...  Read More

Acts 16:6-126 Next Paul and Silas traveled through the area of Phrygia and Galatia, because the Holy Spirit had prevented them from preaching the word in the province of Asia at that time. 7 Then coming to the borders of Mysia, they headed north for the province of Bithynia, but again the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them to go there. 8 So instead, they went on through Mysia to the seaport of Tro...  Read More

Good morning, CFC Family! We have two things that everyone who calls CFC their home church should do: 1) Many of you have had the CFC app on your mobile devices for a long time. Some of you may be unaware that we have a church app. Recently, we have made significant changes to the app to make it a better and more user-friendly resource for you. You can follow along with the sermon notes each week,...  Read More

We are excited to get your help on one thing and encourage you with two other things.  First, can you help us make a decision? As many of you know, CFC has had a low frequency radio station for many years. The dial on your radio is 99.1, and you can also stream it online. The radio station is in desperate need of a big financial investment in order to keep it going. Before moving forward – because...  Read More

Genesis 22:1 (NLT)Some time later, God tested Abraham’s faith. “Abraham!” God called. “Yes,” he replied. “Here I am.”Genesis 22:2 (NLT)2 “Take your son, your only son—yes, Isaac, whom you love so much—and go to the land of Moriah. Go and sacrifice him as a burnt offering on one of the mountains, which I will show you.”God shows us the substance of our faith through severe tests.Genesis 22:3-5 (NLT...  Read More

In Genesis 22:1-8, God tested Abraham's faith by commanding that he sacrifice his son, Isaac. With several opportunities for his faith to collapse, Abraham obeyed even when Isaac recognized there was no sacrifice for the fire.How do you process thoughts and emotions around these verses?Why would God use Abraham in a demonstration to sacrifice he beloved son and heirAccording to verse 8, what did A...  Read More

Read Genesis 181. What does Abraham's hospitality example tell you about your attitude toward serving others?  (cross-reference with Titus 1:8; Hebrews 13:1-2)2. Compare Sarah's attitude here with Hebrews 11:11. What does this say to you about how faith in God grows?  3. What are you desiring in your life that seems too impossible even for God? (Go back and look at how God reveals Himself to Abrah...  Read More

1 Timothy 2:1-61 I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. 2 Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity. 3 This is good and pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth. 5 For, there is one ...  Read More

We implemented something a few years ago, and we figured this is the most appropriate way to provide you with an update about it. We believe that one of our responsibilities as a church is to create safe environments for our family to worship in. Out of a desire to shepherd and protect the flock at CFC well, we implemented a Security and Safety Team (SST) in November of 2022. The goal in creating ...  Read More

Each Friday morning, we send our eNews with important information about what’s happening in various ministries, as well as news that we think everyone who considers CFC their church  should know. It lists those in the CFC family who have recently passed away and includes the eBulletin. Please read it each week. If you don’t yet receive it, go to onlineCFC.com/eNews or check the box on your Welcome...  Read More

Read Genesis 16 and 17.Contrast the natures of these chapters. Were you shocked by how Abraham and Sarah acted? How do you feel for Hagar?Read Hebrews 11:8-13.Are you able to read this New Testament passage with a fuller understanding and appreciation for the lives of our faith heroes? Does this give you hope for your own family?Abraham and Sarah wait for over 20 years to have a son of their own. ...  Read More

Ready to Wed Class – onlineCFC.com/WeddingsThe Years of AbrahamAge 75, Abraham arrives in Canaan (Gen. 12)Age 85, Abraham took Hagar as a wife (Gen. 16:3)Age 86, Ishmael, son by Hagar (Gen. 16:16)Age 99, Abraham and circumcision (Gen. 17:24)Age 99, Abraham visited by three travelers (18:10)At age 100, Isaac, son by Sarah (Gen. 21:5) Genesis 21:1-71 The LORD kept his word and did for Sarah exactly ...  Read More