Crabtree Valley Baptist Church

Last Sunday, I started a series of messages from Paul’s letter to the Ephesians concerning God’s Call to each of us.  The focus of these messages is not on our profession but rather on how we as Christians should live.

When our first refugee family left Welcome House Raleigh on September 14, after just one week of residence, Kenda, the mother, said that this was the first time that her children had played outside safe. Her words of appreciation touched our hearts. We take for granted

Sunday will be a special day at CVBC.  We will observe the Ordinance of the Lord’s Supper and Ordain three new deacons. We observe the Lord’s Supper quarterly on the first Sunday of January, April, July and October. Everyone who

It happened so fast, weeks of preparation, lots of hard work, and many willing hands volunteering to get Welcome House Raleigh ready. Then, came the announcement that our first refugee family would be arriving. Dr. Zeyad, wife Kenda, daughter Mayar and son, Hamoudi arrived

We are witnesses to two devastating hurricanes back to back, Harvey and Irma. Two catastrophic storms unlike anything we have ever seen before on US Soil.  Ironic as it may seem, Irma is still churning and doing her damage on

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

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

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

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

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