To God’s Beloved at Cloverdale Baptist Church:
We had the amazing privilege of going on behalf of our church family to serve Mile One Ministries, and an Engage conference last week in Newfoundland.
Johnny led and served in a number of the sessions and led a few breakouts, Mitch joined in helping exalt God in in the session I preached in, as well as did preparations for our missions trip in August and I preached and visited with many different pastors from around the globe. It is always a joy to see how God is working around the world and we are privileged to partner in the Gospel with this amazing ministry. I am so thankful for our partners in the Gospel!
Newfoundland needs a love for Jesus, and the healthy churches that this produces, and to play a part in this is an honour. Please pray for this great province and these precious people.
I shared from 2 Corinthians 5, on how not to lose heart, and was enriched in my own heart from God’s precious Word! There is so much we can gain from hearing from His Word, in the power of the Spirit and seeking to live it out. So, find your identity in Christ and you will not lose heart, you are RIGHTEOUS in Christ, you are REMADE by Christ, you are RADICAL in that you now live exclusively and fully for Him, and you are His REPRESENTATIVE. If you understand your identity in Christ you will never lose heart, and you will always live for Him and His glory in unity with His church. Now you have my message in a paragraph. What a joy for my own heart and encouragement, so as the inclusion in 2 Corinthians 4 directs, DON’T LOSE HEART!
I have been spending a lot of time in Philippians 1 lately, preparing for different messages that I have the privilege of giving, and am overwhelmed at the exclusive all defining passion of Paul to honour Jesus. He was willing to put up with jail, abuse from others, and anything else (gave up all his rights) if through it the Gospel would advance. I WANT TO FOLLOW PAUL AS HE FOLLOWS CHRIST…and so say, TO LIVE IS CHRIST, TO DIE IS GAIN!
Sunday is coming, and we are getting back into Revelation…this book is for us right now to strengthen our faith and resolve and to live in light of eternity as we fight forward in this world but not of this world.
Sunday Is Coming:
Title: Heaven Is Real
Text: Revelation 21
- What do you think of the people who say they went to heaven and came back?
- Was there anyone in Scripture who did this?
- Why is our understanding of what is to come so important in keeping us holy, loving and missional in this world?
- 2 Corinthians 4:16-18…5:11-21
- Why is it essential to remember that the most important thing about heaven is the presence of God?
- How can we be radically God centered and eternally focused in our lives today?
- What will a pattern of being eternally focused look like in BC in 2023?
It is a joy to be your servant because I am His,
Pastor Rob
Bulletin
Church is Essential Conference
Sat. June 10th / 8:30 Am – 4:30 pm / CBC The last few years of ministry have been some of the most tumultuous and stressful that many of us have ever experienced. And now, we’re forced to answer tough questions that reveal our fundamental assumptions about the nature of church and ministry.
Join us free of charge as we tackle some of these essential questions and seek to understand God’s plan for the Church along with several members of The Gospel Coalition BC. Conference schedule and details.
Godly Disagreement
▶ The Cloverdale Baptist Podcast How can we determine if a disagreement is worth putting unity at risk? Can we passionately disagree on an issue and still love one another? Listen to this episode on our podcast platforms.
NewComers’ Lunch
Sun. May 7th / After Service / Fellow. Hall Join us for lunch on May 7th after the service if you are new to Cloverdale Baptist in the last 6 months! We’ll share with you who we are, what we stand for, and make you aware of our ministries. Pastor Rob will host a Q&A. No registration required.
Summer Camps 2023
Register Today!
Soccer Camp / July 10–14 / Grade 1–6: Become a total athlete! Our coaches and club soccer players will help your child develop fundamental dribbling, shooting, passing, and ball control skills.
Day Camp / July 24–28 / Preschool–Grade 6: Five fun-filled days with stories, songs, teaching, crafts, and games! Kids will journey with Emerson, Nebraska, and their friends as they search to figure out the Mystery in Cedar Valley.
Prayer Service
Sun. May 7th / 7:00 PM / Fellow. Hall We’ll be meeting for a time of corporate prayer, singing, and a short message. Join us as we seek to make prayer a top priority.
Ladies Strawberry High Tea
Sat. June 3rd / 2 – 4 Pm / Fellow. Hall Ladies join us for this special outreach event to hear stories of the faithfulness of God through the generations, a Gospel message and enjoy delicious high tea treats. Pick up invite cards to share with friends and family. Tickets are limited—now on sale in foyer!
