The GOOD NEWS Of Canaan

Inside this
issue:
From The Pastor
1
Success Forum
2
Bereavement
Policy
5
Get Connected
5
OCTOBER
2014

Committed to God, Church and Community
A Monthly Publication of the Canaan Baptist Church
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with
God, and the Word was God" - John 1:1


G
race and peace unto you!

Every Sunday morning, we see many people from the Tri-State area leave their
homes and make their way to Canaan for worship. As they enter the doors of the
sanctuary, their minds and hearts await to hear God's Word. With the
atmosphere filled with excitement, powerful prayers, and songs of joy escaping
the mouths of those in attendance, the providential blessing and presence of the
Holy Spirit moves in. It is at this moment when the congregation bears witness to
the gracious creation of God and His Will for the church - the power of the Word
of God.

"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the
gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach
deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty
them that are bruised" - Luke 4:18

In essence, the power in preaching is found in the Holy Spirit working with and
through God's Word. It is this sacred document that is the centerpiece of our Holy
God speaking to an unholy people. In order to further experience the power and
goodness of God, we must understand that the Word of God is powerless, unless
the Holy Spirit moves. When the Holy Spirit moves, the experience of this divine
communication should warm the heart, intrigue the mind, awaken the capacity of
the soul, and move one towards Christian living and spiritual fulfillment.
Consequently, this is reflective of the power of hearing and preaching God's Word.

"And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every
creature" - Mark 16:15

Accordingly, preaching is the declaration of the gospel, which is the Good News. It
reveals and points out the problem of sin, but it also gives the remedy for sin,
which is salvation in Christ Jesus. Likewise, in preaching God's Word, it has the
power to uplift, encourage, teach and lead people to the kingdom of God. Truly,
Jesus was the greatest preacher to ever live. His preaching raised the dead,
calmed the raging seas, healed the sick, cast out demons, fed 5000 people, and
ushered in a new dimension of social justice. Above all, He most importantly
brought humility into the criteria for a closer relationship with God, the Father.

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The Power of Preaching
Welcome and Greetings
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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 Family
The Good News of Canaan is a monthly
publication created to inform and
encourage Canaan friends and family.
Material must be submitted before the
15th of the month preceding each issue.
The GOOD NEWS of Canaan
Publisher
Canaan Baptist Church

Editor-in-Chief
Dr. Christopher Alan Bullock

Staff
Deirdre Crew
Alveretta Mobley
Alan Hicks
Pat Risher
Michelle White
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)
Applied Christianity
(James 2:14-20)
Impact the Human Condition
(St. Luke 4:18-19)
The Good News of Canaan is a monthly
publication created to inform and
encourage Canaan friends and family.
Material must be submitted before the
15th of the month preceding each issue.

Canaan Business Network
SUCCESS FORUM
James H. Gilliam Building - Come Hear the Experts
Programs to Help you Start
and Grow your Business
Networking Opportunities
Rewired to Rehired Program
of NCC
Small Business Administra-
tion
Offices of Economic Develop-
ment
DE Office of Supplier Diversity
And More




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Moderating
Rev. Dr. Christopher A. Bullock
Pastor Canaan Baptist Church
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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 Bible Study - 6 p.m.

*Celebration of Holy Communion - Every 1st Sunday (Both Services)
In summary, Beloved, as we continue our focus on the spiritual journey ahead in the Arise and
Build Campaign, I will continue to preach the Word of God in this great church. After all, it is the
essence of Canaan's existence. As your pastor, the preaching of God's Word will continue to be the
central responsibility of my ministry in the life of Canaan. To emphasize, we will continue to
preach the Good News about God, His power and glory. It is this Good News that will expose the
heart of God and ignite love for Him in the hearts of all believers.

Arise and Build!
Dr. Christopher Alan Bullock, Senior Pastor
Preaching (continued from page 1)
Canaan Bereavement Ministry Policy
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Upcoming Events
Church-Wide Enrichment
Oct. 8,15,22
Canaan For Life Ministry
Cancer Walk
Oct. 11
Canaan Business Network
Success Forum
Oct. 11
Servant Leadership Training
Oct. 17-18
CANAAN BAPTIST CHURCH
DVD Package & a-la-carte Price List
DVD Library Builder Starter Kit - $40, includes black binder, 12 video & 1 audio
DVDs.
DVD Monthly Subscription Pack - $40, includes postage of 4 weekly packages,
12 video & 1 audio DVD. Ask for a registration form.
DVD Frequent Buyer - If you buy DVDs a-la-carte, get $20 store credit for every
$40 of purchases. Ask for a registration form.
$10 for 8am & 11am (set) Sunday service DVDs.
$10 for special Sunday service DVDs or Special Mid-week Service DVD.
$10 for 6pm WOW service DVD.
$15 for non-inventory, archived service DVD
To order or for more information contact Rev Michael S. James
302-220-3864 or email bluerocknet@mac.com.
FINANCIAL FREEDOM SEMINAR
Canaan Baptist Church -
October 25, 2014 9am 12:30pm
The Financial Freedom Seminar - Designed to empower individuals
to think about and develop short-term financial solutions to achieve
long-term savings. The seminar will be conducted - free of charge -
by Certified Financial Planners (CFP) from the Certified Financial
Planners Board and Standards, Inc. Event is sponsored by AARP
and the Purnell Seniors Ministry, the Marriage Ministry, the Canaan
Business Network, and the Singles Ministry.

CANAAN FOR LIFE MINISTRY
"Impacting the human condition by providing spiritual
support for cancer patients, survivors, and their families."
Annual Celebration
"COURAGE"
Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all
you who hope in the Lord." Psalm 31:24
Friday, October 17, 2014 at 6:00 pm
Guest Speaker
Rev. Aundreia Alexander, J.D.
St. Paul's Baptist Church, West Chester PA and
American Baptist Churches, USA
CANAAN BAPTIST CHURCH
3011 New Castle Avenue - New Castle, DE 19720 - 302-654-8818
Office Hours: 9 a.m. 4 p.m.
(Offices Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays)
Fax: 302-654-8819
Website: www.canaanbc.org - email: canaanbc@canaanbc.org
Get Connected
New Online Digital Business Directory
Be sure to visit our new online digital business directory.
You can access the directory via our church website
canaanbc.org under the Canaan Business network link.
Check It Out!

Mens Ministry
Canaan Men- The Mens Ministry has Reconvened,
Recommitted, and will Re-connect.
Come join us for our kick-off, Fri. November 7, 2014 from
7:00 9:00 pm in the Sanctuary for Kingdom Man.
Co-Chairs: Rev. Jeff Miller, Rev. Kenneth Washington

Drivers Needed !
The Transportation Ministry is in urgent need of qualified
van drivers. Please see Montgomery Byrd or Sis. Betty
Mitchell if interested in joining this vital church ministry.

Save The Date !
Canaan Music Ministry Annual Celebration Concert
With special Guest-
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
The Mighty Clouds of Joy
November 14, 2014
7:30 pm
Cost $20 in advance$30 at the door
Tickets on Sale Now!
See any member of the Music Ministry for tickets
or more information. You Dont Want to Miss It.




American Cancer Walk
Join with the Canaan For Life Ministry at the American
Cancer Society Walk at the Wilmington Riverfront on Oct.
11 at 9:30 am. Wear your Canaan Red Shirts. Come out
and show your support.

Canaan Business Network Featured Businesses
The following businesses are featured for this month.
Please support our businesses. For more information,
contact Rev. Norman Miller (302)377-7004 or Sis. Nikki
Hurd (240) 988-1526.


Announcements
All requests for announcements to be displayed on the
sanctuary screens and outer sanctuary monitors must be
submitted using the approved form for approval by the
Monday prior. Additionally, all announcements requested
to be placed in the monthly newsletter must be submitted
for approval by the 15th of the month preceding each
issue. Please call the church for further information.
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