The GOOD NEWS Of Canaan

A Monthly Publication of the Canaan Baptist Church

Committed to God, Church and Community

Stewardship Expressed in Tithing

" Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful"

-1 Corinthians 4:2

JULY 2015

Grace and peace unto you!

Inside this issue:

A Word From
The Pastor

Arise & Build

Update

Meet the
Ministers

Job Posting

Its Getting Hot

CBC
Bereavement
Policy

One Hour of
Prayer

Plug In & Get

Connected

As Christians, we must understand that "tithing" - the setting aside of one

"tenth" of our income, does not constitute the only requirement for
stewardship. It is only a part of the broader principles of "stewardship." While
Christian Stewardship is acknowledging that
we are accountable to God for all we are and all that we have, we must also
demonstrate its value through prayer, worship, offering, and service. He is the
Creator and true owner of all. We are merely caretakers. Using scripture as our
guide, it is our Christian duty to embrace "tithing" as a practice that becomes a
privilege which results in a blessing from God.
By definition, "Tithing" is God's appointed way for our accounting for our
money. The "tithe" is an organized principle upon which our spiritual response
to the Law of "Stewardship" may express itself. It is God's appointed and,
should be, our accepted acknowledgement. God distinguishes and stipulates
positively, the ratio by which we must, if we are obedient to the scriptures,
acknowledge our "stewardship" of money. "Tithing" applies to all our income.
"Stewardship" applies to all our human possessions.
Additionally, we should cease to think and speak of giving the "tithe," for we
can not give that which is not ours. God has never surrendered the "tithe" and
never shall. It is His, but, He entrusts it in our hands. It has never been and
never shall be ours to give. We have it only in trust. As stated in Leviticus 27:30,
"all the "tithe" of the land is the Lord's." If we withhold it, it will be misused. If
we "tithe" for personal needs, we are being dishonest. And every responsible
person will handle honestly that which belongs to others. But, when it comes
to that which is God's, we seem to feel no moral obligation whatsoever. Those
inconsistencies cannot be harmonized.

-continued on page 3

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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)

Welcome and Greetings

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

Arise & Build Updates

As of May 31, 2015

To date- $1,103,751 in total pledges committed out of a

Total Pledge Goal of $1,500,000 (74% of our Pledge
Goal).

Contributions received for the Month of April (As of

5/31/15 MTD) were $40,797. Praise God. AN ALL
TIME HIGH!!

Cumulative Arise & Build Contributions received

through the month of April are $342,091 (31% of
amount pledged).

Cumulative Youth Contributions received through the

month of April are $3,172.

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Stewardship

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In Matthew 23:23, it teaches by approval and inference that those who seek the will of God, will
consider the "tithe" to be legal, but neglect the more important aspects of the law of justice, mercy
and faithfulness. This is not the mindset Jesus wants. Accordingly, Jesus is saying "I do not censure
you for keeping the Law of the "tithe," I commend you for it; for ye ought to have done this. I
censure you for leaving the other undone." It is clear from this that Jesus commends "tithing" and
if He commends for once, He does it for always.
In closing, as stewards of Jesus Christ, we must not only "tithe" of our financial resources, but we
must remain committed to building the Kingdom of God. Acknowledge God by trusting in Him.
He will bless our obedience and faithfulness. When we give of ourselves to be shaped by God's
love, we carry out His Will by sharing generously the gifts and blessings bestowed upon us.
Remember God owns it all!
Stay Strong!
Dr. Christopher Alan Bullock, Senior Pastor

Rev. Michael James

Good News Of Canaan (GNOC): Tell us about your call to the ministry.
MJ: I was called to the gospel ministry to preach and serve God shortly after Pastor
Bullock came to Wilmington in 1990. Upon prayer and examination, I delivered my trial
in October 1990 at the Eighth Street Baptist Church and was ordained by Pastor Bullock
in November 1996.
GNOC: Whats your passion for ministry?
MJ: My calling and passion for ministry centers on studying, teaching and preaching Gods word. In
my early years, I served in the capacity of ministry leader to singles and young adults. In later years,
my passion for ministry expanded to aiding the local church service through the use of information
technology.
GNOC: How is it serving with Pastor Bullock to help him carry out Gods vision for Canaan?
MJ: Canaan Baptist Church is very special to my heart as I am one of Canaans core planters and the
only one that served in the ministerial capacity. More than twelve years young, Canaan continues to
exponentially grow through impacting the human condition as a testament to Christs lordship in all
our lives.
SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT SCHEDULE
Worship Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 a.m. & 11 a.m.
Sunday Church School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m.

Wednesdays - (WOW) Worship On Wednesdays

Noon Prayer
Fellowship Hour Meal 5-6 p.m.
Bible Study - 6 p.m.
*Celebration of Holy Communion - Every 1st Sunday (Both Services)

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Rev. Sandra Johnson

Good News Of Canaan (GNOC): Tell us about your call to the ministry.
SJ: I was called into the Ministry in Vilseck Germany in 1997. God had to move me across
the seas in an unfamiliar place, so I could completely hear HIS voice. Being the youngest of
nine siblings and growing up in a home with a GOD Fearing mother made it easy for me to
depend on others faith and not my own. However, life experiences quickly bought me back
to my spiritual foundation and the answer to my familys prayers (TO GOD BE THE GLORY). Im a true
believer of the POWER OF PRAYER because Im a product of it! Therefore, Im called to minister and tell
others, Sing unto the LORD; for he hath done excellent things. (Isaiah 12:5a)
GNOC: Whats your passion for ministry?
SJ: My passion is spreading the GOOD NEWS of JESUS CHRIST especially to the youth! Its no greater
pleasure I have in life than to help with the spiritual development of GODs little ones. Helping them
with building their spiritual foundation is truly a blessing to me. Proverbs 22:6 states: Train up a child in
the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Its my desire and passion that every
child that I come in contact with knows that they are FEARFULLY and WONDERFULLY made. So they
will know who they are and not who the world would have them to be.
GNOC: How is it serving with Pastor Bullock to help him carry out Gods vision ?
SJ: OH my.. How can I put this in words? Pastor Bullock and First Lady Debbie have truly been a
blessing to me. God has blessed Pastor Bullock with a vision that will impact many of lives and Im
ecstatic to be a servant in the LORDs vision. Assisting in the vision of the LORDs means that Im living
out my purpose. I believe GOD will direct our paths and connect us spiritually together with others to
accomplish HIS plans here on earth. So, simply Im not just assisting the Bullocks with the vision but the
Bullocks are supporting me with living out my purpose in life.

CANAAN BAPTIST CHURCH

DATA ENTRY CLERKS PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Four (4) Openings

Work an average of 8 hours per month Additional hours may be required
Hourly rate - $8.25 / hour

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

General:
Assist with data entry to ensure that membership and financial contribution data input is current in the
church database
Review data to ensure accuracy
Prepares timely reports for the Team Leader to ensure data entry and data changes are processed correctly
Perform other data entry duties as assigned
Additional Requirements:
Must maintain confidentiality of information received for input
Active Canaan membership status
Must be reliable, timely and dependable
Must be detail oriented and well organized
Must have good communication skills
Able to follow standard operating procedures
Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
Possess a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism
Good general office skills, including computer knowledge (Word, Excel, etc.

Please submit your

interest in the
position to the
Church Office

by July 15, 2015

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impactful classes each

Sunday at 9:30 am until 10:45
am. Our varied classes offer
children,

youth and

adults a chance to
learn more about the

Tips for Preventing

Heat-Related Illness
Drink more fluids, regardless of your activ-

ity level. Dont wait until youre thirsty to

drink. Warning: If your doctor generally
limits the amount of fluid you drink or has

bible and discuss

you on water pills, ask him how much you should drink while

questions in an age

the weather is hot.

appropriate setting.

Dont drink liquids that contain alcohol or large amounts of

sugarthese actually cause you to lose more body fluid. Also,

avoid very cold drinks, because they can cause stomach cramps.
Stay indoors and, if at all possible, stay in an air-conditioned

place. If your home does not have air conditioning, go to the

shopping mall or public libraryeven a few hours spent in air
conditioning can help your body stay cooler when you go back
into the heat. Call your local health department to see if there
are any heat-relief shelters in your area.
Electric fans may provide comfort, but when the temperature is

in the high 90s, fans will not prevent heat-related illness. Taking
a cool shower or bath, or moving to an air-conditioned place is a
much better way to cool off.
Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
NEVER leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle.
Although any one at any time can suffer from heat-related ill-

ness, some people are at greater risk than others. Check regularly
on:
Infants and young children
People aged 65 or older
People who have a mental illness
Those who are physically ill, especially with heart disease

or high blood pressure

Visit adults at risk at least twice a day and closely watch them for

signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Infants and young children, of course, need much more frequent watching.
Limit your outdoor activity to morning and evening hours.
Cut down on exercise. If you must exercise, drink two to four

glasses of cool, nonalcoholic fluids each hour. A sports beverage

can replace the salt and minerals you lose in sweat.

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Canaan Bereavement Ministry Policy

Why Tithe? - 33 reasons why...

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
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Wednesdays in
June, July and August
6 pm In the Canaan Sanctuary

W.O.W will resume the 1st Wednesday in

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Because the Bible teaches it.

Because Jesus commands it.
Because Abraham, Jacob, and other good men did it.
Because the New Testament Christian did more than
"tithe," I should not do less.
Because it saves my self-respect.
Because it removes uncertainty from my giving.
Because it is business like.
Because it is simple and easy to calculate.
Because it sets a good example.
Because no less would express my appreciation for
my Church and Pastor.
Because if practiced by half of our people it would
enable our Church to meet all of its obligations.
Because if all our people would do it we could
enlarge our Missionary work.
Because it provides for our Church expenses.
Because it dignifies the finances of our Church.
Because it would do away with questionable money
raising schemes.
Because it would enable us to give more time to
deeply spiritual work in our Church.
Because it would enable our Pastor to do his work
without being constantly tormented about money
matters.
Because it takes the pain out of giving.
Because it increases one's spiritually.
Because it keeps God in my thought.
Because it makes me a partner with God.
Because it makes my business a sacred thing.
Because it keeps religion first in my plans.
Because it makes me more careful with the other
nine tenths of my income.
Because I have tried it many years and it has been a
great blessing and joy.
Because it increases Church and prayer meeting
attendance.
Because all "tithers" I know are happy people.
Because it makes handling Church finances a
pleasure instead of a pain.
Because it promotes good business methods.
Because it helps me get out of debt when I thought I
was bankrupt.
Because it saves me from covetousness.
Because it is the only plan that God has approved
and promised to bless.
Because I love the Lord.

Plug InGet Connected

Date Night Out
CBC Marriage Ministry Date Night Fellowship
Where: Big Fish Restaurant Water Front
When: Friday, July 31, 2015
Time: 6:45 p.m.
For more information see Ministry ChairsRevs. Chuck and Collen Johnson

Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto
his wife: and they shall be one flesh. Genesis 2:24

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.

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For more information, contact Rev. Miller
(302)377-7004 or Sis. Hurd (240) 988-1526.

Ice Cream Social

The Sisters of Canaan Womens Ministry will have a
Meet and Greet Ice Cream Social here at Canaan:
Friday July 10th
5:307:30 p.m.
Sunday Church School

JOIN US for our impactful classes each Sunday at 9:30

am until 10:45 am. Our varied classes offer children, youth

and adults a chance to learn more about the bible and

discuss questions in an age appropriate setting.
Arise and Build
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card so that your name can be added to the wall of
recognition. Pick up a pledge card at the Wall of
Recognition today.

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