Sharing Life Together
Pastor’s Weekly
Prayer and fasting can increase our sensitivity to God’s presence and leading. Please give time and energy to thoughtful prayer, interacting with God. Whether it be quiet time, listening, reflection, reading Scripture, singing worship, or praying…more time than usual with God will bring positive change to you. It’s time for wholehearted devotion, holding nothing back. Ask God to open our spiritual eyes to what He sees and wants us to see.
Pray God’s Kingdom come and will be done, in us, in our church, in our families, homes, neighborhoods, city, state. “When you pray, speak like God’s ambassador, not a beggar.” – Morris Cerullo
God is already at work in 2026. You do not yet know all that God wants to do. God is unlimited. You may find Ephesians 3:14-21 encouraging to your prayer and reflection. On January 9th, I posted further thoughts on our response to current events, from the teaching of Jesus, at BenMalmin.com
This Week
FIRST Prayer Night – Tonight, Wednesday, January 14th
The Fellowship Hall is open at 6:00 pm for Church Family Dinner and/or to hang out before FIRST Prayer Night and CHC Youth start at 7:00 pm.
CHC Youth Night Tonight
CHC Youth meet every Wednesday night at 7:00 pm at the church for a time of fellowship, worship, and Bible study.
Sunday Church Service
We are looking forward to our Sunday church service this Sunday, January 18th, at 9:00 am. You can listen to the recordings of previous messages here. Here is Sunday’s song list:
House of the Lord by Jonathan Smith and Phil Wickham
You Keep Covenant by Todd Mendez and Nicole Duckworth
Who Else by Abbie Gamboa, Josiah Funderburk, and Zac Rowe
Victory Belongs to Jesus by Todd Dulaney
Good God Almighty by Ben Glover, David Crowder, and Jeff Sojka
Save the Date
FIRST January 4th – 24th
Going without food for the sake of more prayer, seeking God, is fasting. You may choose to go without social media and/or various forms of entertainment. You may choose to go without food for a meal, for a day, or for a number of days. This spiritual discipline can help us remove clutter in our thoughts, emotions, or spirit. It may also increase our sensitivity to the Holy Spirit. Please consider more time in prayer, Bible reading/memorization, and worship. As part of our FIRST focus these next three weeks, we will be meeting on Wednesday nights to worship God and pray together.
Family Meal – Sunday, January 25th
We will be celebrating together with a Family Meal after our Sunday church service on January 25th. Please bring food to share if you are able. A sign-up form will be made available soon.
Jesus Night – Wednesday, January 28th
If we want more people to interact with Jesus Christ we should be involved. Please pray and ask the Holy Spirit to help you identify who you should share Jesus with. Think about it and jot down some ideas. Pray about it more. Our monthly “Jesus Nights” give an opportunity to invite people who would be interested in hearing you share your Jesus-story.
Prayer Topics
- May the Holy Spirit increase our awareness of His presence and leading during this season of prayer and fasting.
- May people receive Jesus as their Savior King.
- May God help us know how to best share Jesus with others.
- May God guide each of us through this season of prayer and fasting.
- May God help each of us see what outreach and service He would have our church do this year and going forward.
- May God bring our government into alignment with righteous values and practices (both here and internationally).
- May there be no more violence. May there be an immediate end to any brutality etc, practiced by ICE or other agencies. May there be compassionate and respectful treatment of people, particularly those who are vulnerable.
- May God bring about a righteous and peaceful government in Iran. May God cause prisoners to be released and the Jesus Movement to be advanced.
- May God’s will be done in Venezuela, bringing peace, provision, and protection for the people. We’re thankful for pastors and Christians who have been released from prison.
- May the Kingdom of God be extended in Venezuela and Colombia in miraculous ways this year.
- May God cause our civil leaders to bring about a swift, honest, merciful reform to our immigration system.
Good to Know
Logos Bible Study
Here’s my link to a 30 day free trial and $10 off the initial cost. https://ssqt.co/mQKjKbT
The Pour Over
This free email that has been helpful to me, in keeping up with the news, better than several paid services I’ve used. The Pour Over: https://www.web.thepourover.
Christian Music Playlist
Plenty of people share negativity on the subject of Christian musical expression without having heard what we listen to. The Gospel Coalition has posted a “Best Music of 2025” playlist, including their honorable mentions, which is diverse and may be beneficial to you (TheGospelCoalition.org). Try this playlist as well.
Upcoming Events
- January 14th, 6:00 pm Family Meal
- January 14th, 7:00 pm FIRST Prayer Night
- January 14th, 7:00 pm CHC Youth Night
- January 18th, 9:00 am Sunday Church Service
- January 21st, 6:00 pm Family Meal
- January 21st, 7:00 pm FIRST Prayer Night
- January 21st, 7:00 pm CHC Youth Night
- January 25th, 9:00 am Sunday Church Service and Family Meal
- January 28th, 6:00 pm Family Meal
- January 28th, 7:00 pm Jesus Night
- January 28th, 7:00 pm CHC Youth Night
- February 1st, 9:00 am Sunday Church Service
- February 4th, 6:00 pm Family Meal
- February 4th, 7:00 pm FIRST Prayer Night
- February 4th, 7:00 pm CHC Youth Night
- February 8th, 9:00 am Sunday Church Service
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