Our two Grandsons, Christopher and Nathan took their first train ride with us to Charlotte on August 25. It was a beautiful day and the train ride added to the adventure and enjoyment. It also reduced the stress of driving
Praise be to God!
Good things continue to happen at CVBC. Last Sunday we elected six new Deacons to serve our church family. The decision of these six willing servants to accept the nomination is a spiritual breakthrough for our congregation. If you will
Giving Your First Fruits
Being a member of the church implies that you are a born again Christian and that you are in the Family of God. It is a wonderful experience to be united in the bond of love and enjoy the fellowship
Studying the Word
Wednesday night prayer and Bible Study can be an uplifting experience for all who will take advantage of the opportunity. Studying the Word of God gives us opportunity not only to gain Bible knowledge but to grow spiritually and enhance
The Importance of a Deacon
This is the time of year that the church elects Deacons. The word “Deacon” comes from the Greek noun “diakonos” which occurs 29 times in the New Testament and is most commonly translated “servant”. In Baptist Churches Deacons assist the Pastor in ministering
Being Content
Johnsons’ Drive- In, located in Siler City, NC serves a no-nonsense menu of burgers, fries & hot dogs. They have been in business since 1946. As one customer put it, “it’s a small old fashioned place with really great cheeseburgers
Responding to God’s Call
When my children were young, if I was going somewhere, I would usually ask one of them to go with me. I was always delighted when they said “yes”. But I confess that, at times, my feelings were hurt if
Being Battle Ready
Have you noticed? There is a tremendous battle going on in our world today. It is a battle between right and wrong, good and evil, justice and injustice, truth and falsehood, morality and immorality, decency and indecency, civility and incivility,
Does What We Believe = What We Do?
Over the past few weeks a number of our members have undergone surgery, including me. Others have been in and out of the hospital or rehab. There are lessons to reflect upon when you experience sickness, surgery, rehab and recuperation.
What Selfish Say vs. Jesus’ Way
In his thought provoking book, “Your God is too Small”, J.B. Phillips shows in paraphrase the contrast between the way of the world and the way of Jesus by comparing the beatitudes with selfish thinking. The selfish say, “Happy