Goodness Sermon 1, July 5th 2020
Maclane Forbus
Psalm 27
1The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When evildoers assail me to eat up my flesh, my adversaries and foes, it is they who stumble and fall. 3 Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident. 4 One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple. 5 For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble; he will conceal me under the cover of his tent; he will lift me high upon a rock. 6 And now my head shall be lifted up above my enemies all around me, and I will offer in his tent sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and make melody to the Lord. 7 Hear, O Lord, when I cry aloud; be gracious to me and answer me! 8 You have said, “Seek my face.” My heart says to you, “Your face, Lord, do I seek.” 9 Hide not your face from me. Turn not your servant away in anger, O you who have been my help. Cast me not off; forsake me not, O God of my salvation! 10 For my father and my mother have forsaken me, but the Lord will take me in. 11 Teach me your way, O Lord, and lead me on a level path because of my enemies. 12 Give me not up to the will of my adversaries; for false witnesses have risen against me, and they breathe out violence. 13 I believe that I shall lookupon the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living! 14 Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!
Sermon Questions:
What do you find yourself focusing on the most in this season of life with all that’s going on? Why?
How are you struggling to see the goodness of God? David was struggling and his heart is heavy. How has your heart been heavy lately?
What are you praying in this season? How are you seeing God’s goodness all around you?
How can God use your story in the lives of others now? Are you willing to let him?
Home Group and Discipleship Groups
These groups will all continue online. If you have any questions, email Rachel Todd.
Celebrate Recovery
We've transitioned our Celebrate Recovery services to online. Join us at 6pm on Thursday nights right here: http://communitybiblecr.online.church
ACTS 4 Ministry
Our ACTS 4 ministry collects used furniture and appliances (in good, working condition) and stores it to give to individuals and fami- lies in need. If you have items you would like to donate, please contact Baxter Gladden at 479-739-0066 or Jim Kolp at 918-520-1422 to set up a time for pick-up.
Look for emails from Nick
We are shifting our ministries to ONLINE, so watch for emails and ways to connect to Google Classroom for your child.
Communitystudents.org
Students and Parents stay connected with all that is going on in Community Students:
- Follow @cbstudents on Facebook
- Follow @cb_students on Instagram
Parent Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cbparents/
Weekly Teaching Video for JH and HS
YouTube | Posted on Thursday Nights | 6pm
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1jESCG_qNTiKy0M4JW6Opw
Junior High Small Groups Zoom
Sunday Nights | 6:00pm
Download @ Zoom.us | Join Meeting ID: 541-967-408
High School Small Groups Zoom
Sunday Nights | 7:30pm
Download @ Zoom.us | Join Meeting ID: 424-770-767
Goodness Sermon 1, July 5th 2020
Maclane Forbus
Psalm 27
1The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When evildoers assail me to eat up my flesh, my adversaries and foes, it is they who stumble and fall. 3 Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident. 4 One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple. 5 For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble; he will conceal me under the cover of his tent; he will lift me high upon a rock. 6 And now my head shall be lifted up above my enemies all around me, and I will offer in his tent sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and make melody to the Lord. 7 Hear, O Lord, when I cry aloud; be gracious to me and answer me! 8 You have said, “Seek my face.” My heart says to you, “Your face, Lord, do I seek.” 9 Hide not your face from me. Turn not your servant away in anger, O you who have been my help. Cast me not off; forsake me not, O God of my salvation! 10 For my father and my mother have forsaken me, but the Lord will take me in. 11 Teach me your way, O Lord, and lead me on a level path because of my enemies. 12 Give me not up to the will of my adversaries; for false witnesses have risen against me, and they breathe out violence. 13 I believe that I shall lookupon the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living! 14 Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!
Sermon Questions:
What do you find yourself focusing on the most in this season of life with all that’s going on? Why?
How are you struggling to see the goodness of God? David was struggling and his heart is heavy. How has your heart been heavy lately?
What are you praying in this season? How are you seeing God’s goodness all around you?
How can God use your story in the lives of others now? Are you willing to let him?
Night Of Vision
POSTPONED FOR FURTHER NOTICE
Make plans to join us for a Night of Vision as we plan and prepare for some exciting new opportunities in 2020. All are invited and encouraged to attend!
Men’s Group
POSTPONED FOR FURTHER NOTICE
Wednesdays | 6-8pm
Join us as we walk through a study of 7 characteristics that will help us become better men, fathers, and leaders. If you are interested in learning more, email Troy Jarrell.
Women’s Bible Study
POSTPONED FOR FURTHER NOTICE
Wednesdays | 6-8pm
Our Women’s Bible Study is in a study called “Twelve Women of the Bible.” For more information, email Regina Clack
CB Groups
If you’ve considered joining a home group, discipleship group, bible study, or class, it’s never too late to sign up. If you are inter- ested in learning more, email email Troy Jarrell for more info.
COVID-19
Due to the virus, we will continue to minister to you all as best as we know how using our online abilities and with having our services online.
Celebrate Recovery
CR meets at our Fort Smith campus. It is a 12 step program for anyone with a hurt, habit, or hang-up. Celebration Place and the Landing are 52-week programs that mirror Celebrate Recovery curriculum, discovering the same truths in age-appropriate ways. If you have any questions about the program, contact Frankie Post
We've transitioned our Celebrate Recovery services to online. Join us at 6pm on Thursday nights right here: http://communitybiblecr.online.church
ACTS 4 Ministry
Our ACTS 4 ministry collects used furniture and appliances (in good, working condition) and stores it to give to individuals and fami- lies in need. If you have items you would like to donate, please contact Baxter Gladden at 479-739-0066 or Jim Kolp at 918-520-1422 to set up a time for pick-up.
TEAMKIDS
POSTPONED FOR FURTHER NOTICE
CONVERGE
POSTPONED FOR FURTHER NOTICE
Goodness Sermon 1, July 5th 2020
Maclane Forbus
Psalm 27
1The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When evildoers assail me to eat up my flesh, my adversaries and foes, it is they who stumble and fall. 3 Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident. 4 One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple. 5 For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble; he will conceal me under the cover of his tent; he will lift me high upon a rock. 6 And now my head shall be lifted up above my enemies all around me, and I will offer in his tent sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and make melody to the Lord. 7 Hear, O Lord, when I cry aloud; be gracious to me and answer me! 8 You have said, “Seek my face.” My heart says to you, “Your face, Lord, do I seek.” 9 Hide not your face from me. Turn not your servant away in anger, O you who have been my help. Cast me not off; forsake me not, O God of my salvation! 10 For my father and my mother have forsaken me, but the Lord will take me in. 11 Teach me your way, O Lord, and lead me on a level path because of my enemies. 12 Give me not up to the will of my adversaries; for false witnesses have risen against me, and they breathe out violence. 13 I believe that I shall lookupon the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living! 14 Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!
Sermon Questions:
What do you find yourself focusing on the most in this season of life with all that’s going on? Why?
How are you struggling to see the goodness of God? David was struggling and his heart is heavy. How has your heart been heavy lately?
What are you praying in this season? How are you seeing God’s goodness all around you?
How can God use your story in the lives of others now? Are you willing to let him?
Home Group and Discipleship Groups
These groups will all continue online. If you have any questions, email Doug Young
Celebrate Recovery
We've transitioned our Celebrate Recovery services to online. Join us at 6pm on Thursday nights right here: http://communitybiblecr.online.church
ACTS 4 Ministry
Our ACTS 4 ministry collects used furniture and appliances (in good, working condition) and stores it to give to individuals and fami- lies in need. If you have items you would like to donate, please contact Baxter Gladden at 479-739-0066 or Jim Kolp at 918-520- 1422 to set up a time for pick-up.
Google Classroom
We want your kids to stay connected during this time at home so we created google classrooms that have weekly lessons, activities and videos to help stay engaged with the gospel! If you have a kid in 1st-5th grade log on to google classroom and use the class code isylo4w and if you have a kid age 3 year old-kindergarten use class code uok73tx.
Zoom Meetings
VB Student Ministry will meet on Wednesday nights at 6 p.m. through Zoom Video Chats. Contact Rachel Dahl if you need instructions on how to get set up.
Goodness Sermon 1, July 5th 2020
Maclane Forbus
Psalm 27
1The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When evildoers assail me to eat up my flesh, my adversaries and foes, it is they who stumble and fall. 3 Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident. 4 One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple. 5 For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble; he will conceal me under the cover of his tent; he will lift me high upon a rock. 6 And now my head shall be lifted up above my enemies all around me, and I will offer in his tent sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and make melody to the Lord. 7 Hear, O Lord, when I cry aloud; be gracious to me and answer me! 8 You have said, “Seek my face.” My heart says to you, “Your face, Lord, do I seek.” 9 Hide not your face from me. Turn not your servant away in anger, O you who have been my help. Cast me not off; forsake me not, O God of my salvation! 10 For my father and my mother have forsaken me, but the Lord will take me in. 11 Teach me your way, O Lord, and lead me on a level path because of my enemies. 12 Give me not up to the will of my adversaries; for false witnesses have risen against me, and they breathe out violence. 13 I believe that I shall lookupon the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living! 14 Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!
Sermon Questions:
What do you find yourself focusing on the most in this season of life with all that’s going on? Why?
How are you struggling to see the goodness of God? David was struggling and his heart is heavy. How has your heart been heavy lately?
What are you praying in this season? How are you seeing God’s goodness all around you?
How can God use your story in the lives of others now? Are you willing to let him?
Celebrate Recovery
We've transitioned our Celebrate Recovery services to online. Join us at 6pm on Thursday nights right here: http://communitybiblecr.online.church
CR meets at our Fort Smith campus. It is a 12 step program for anyone with a hurt, habit, or hang-up. Celebration Place and the Landing are 52-week programs that mirror Celebrate Recovery curriculum, discovering the same truths in age-appropriate ways. If you have any questions about the program, contact Ed Saucier or Frankie Post.
Pray that we assimilate more of our Wednesday Youth & Children’s families into our Sunday gatherings. Pray that we help youth and children with spiritual maturity both personally and as a group through professions of faith, baptism & service.
CB North Student Facebook Page
Check out and like our Facebook page by going to “CB North Students” and liking our page.
Pray that we identify 3-5 ministry/missional opportunities within NFSM and Beyond. Pray that we help families seek to become discipling communities within our homes and neighborhoods through 3-5 Community (missional) groups.
CB On Mission | Short Term Trips
New Mexico/Arizona - Navajo Reservation | March 21-26th | Families and Individuals
Haiti | February 15-22nd | Men’s Trip
Tegucigalpa, Honduras | July 18-24th | Students and Adults
Many local missional opportunities as well!
RSVP to donnie@communitychurch.com
Location
Our North Fort Smith Campus normally meets on Sundays at 1st Presbyterian Church and at Union Christian Academy on Wednesday Nights. But to COVID-19 and Summer scheduling we are having to be more flexible. Please contact Pastor Jackie Flake at jackie@communitychurch.com for specific times and locations during the summer.
We accentuate our values using the acrostic TRUST:
Truth
Rhythms (Spiritual Disciplines)
commUnity
Service
Transformation
