December 21, 2014 Sunday Worship Times: 8:15; 9:30; 11:00 Welcome to Cypress Bible Church Producing lives changed by Christ as we GATHER, GROW and GO. Colossians 1:28 INFORMATION FOR OUR GUESTS Please fill out an information card located on the tear-off section of the bulletin and place in the offering. Visit us at the Welcome Center in the Commons (foyer of building I) for more information. For program location, see campus map on inside page. Parents with children, please visit the check-in station in building I for assistance in finding a class for your child. Kids Classes Infants - Kindergarten at 9:30 and 11:00 in building F for Early Life Grades 1 - 2 at 9:30 in building E for 242 Groups Grades 3 - 5 at 9:30 in building D for 242 Groups Grades 1 - 2 at 11:00 in building E for Jump Kids Grades 3 - 5 at 11:00 in building D for Super Church Students Middle School at 9:30 in building D upstairs for Six78 Senior High at 9:30 in building D Gym for Fuel Hispanic Youth Group at 11:00 in building D upstairs College/Career at 11:00 in the Outreach House, building H Special Needs All ages at 9:30 and 11:00 in building E for Special K Adults Adult Bible Fellowships and Spiritual Formation classes at 9:30 and 11:00. Visit the Welcome Center for schedules and locations. 9:30 service interpreted for the Deaf Hispanic worship service at 11:00 in the Chapel, building G Beginning where you are; becoming more like Jesus. cypressbible.org 11711 Cypress North Houston Road Cypress, TX 77429 281-469-6063 ANNOUNCEMENTS WEEKLY PRAYER FOCUS Christmas Events Schedule 290 Community Church Wednesday, December 24 Christmas Eve Services at 5 (interpreted for the Deaf) and 7 PM. Childcare not available Sunday, December 28 Family Worship at 9:30 and 11 AM Hispanic Service at 11 AM 11 AM childcare for birth – 24 months No programming for children, students, special needs, or adults. Sunday, January 4 Regular Programming Church Office Closed December 25, 26 and January 1 Join us today after the 11 AM service for a Pray for Lyndy Henrickson reception to bless the 290 Community (Wycliffe) as she is home for Church in the WLC Commons. another few weeks before returning to Africa. Pray for Women’s Bible Study support to come in so that Our women’s morning Bible study begins everything she needs for the January 13 at 9:30 AM in the Gym. Mindy upcoming term is covered. Ferguson will be teaching her newest Pray for a great time with study, Eyewitness to Glory: Moses. Cost is family and friends over the $15 and you can register online or at the holidays. alcove. Get Connected-CBC 101 If you are new to Cypress Bible Church, join us on Sundays, January 11 through February 1 at 11 AM in the Worship Life Center room W111 (Bldg I). You will have an opportunity to meet and interact with CBC leaders, attendees and Sr. Pastor John Beukema. Register online at www.cypressbible.org/cbc-101.html Donations All donations in excess of $250.00 will receive a donation receipt for tax purposes. Donations for 2014 tax year must either be postmarked by Wednesday, December 31, given online by midnight December 31 or received in our office by noon Wednesday, December 31. Please contact Deanna at 281-469-6063 with any address changes so you may receive your contribution statement in a timely manner. Please specify on your check which fund your contribution is intended to support. The Elder Board approved funds are: General, Missions, Benevolence, Spanish Ministry, or Maurine Flowers Scholarship Fund. Mission Request Ongoing Requests Ignite: 12 hours of prayer Colton Andel Tristan Andel Kristin Francis Lillie Gibson Wendy Godfrey Thomas Klyce Russell Lambert Gary Lee Natalie McNally Jane Melton Mason Neville Jr. Jessie Nickerson Pat Roodzant Women’s Pinterest Party Keenan Ruffin Our next Pinterest party is at 7 PM on Floyd Shows January 15. Register online. Freddie Taylor Jack Towns Conquering Overeating We begin a study of Lysa Terkeurst's book Mark Vern Amy Wallace Made to Crave on Thursday, January 8 Sue Wooten from 6:15-7:15 PM in Cabin B102. For more information, please call Michelle at US military and their families 281-376-0376 or Annie at 281-890-3776. Begin 2015 with this unique time of guided prayer. On Friday, January 9, the Chapel at Cypress Bible Church will be open from noon until midnight, 12 PM to 12 AM. Each hour will have a different prayer theme led by John Beukema, and will conclude with a benediction five minutes before each hour. You are welcome to attend for any portion of the prayer time, or even the whole session. SHAPE Seminar Find out how God can use you in ministry by discovering your SHAPE: Spiritual gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality, Experiences. SHAPE is an interactive seminar held Sunday, January 11 from 5-8 PM. Sign up using the tear-off section of this bulletin. Condolences Barbara and Lyndol Henderson on the passing of Barbara’s brother, Danny Pinson, on December 13 Jonathan and Jennifer Chang on the passing of Jennifer’s grandfather. Welcome! Guest Registration GIVING 12/14/14 General Missions Last Week's Giving 51,091 25,000 Weekly Budget 43,269 10,096 7,822 14,904 MTD Giving 112,116 34,782 MTD Budget 86,538 20,192 MTD Giving Minus Budget 25,578 14,590 Giving Minus Budget Please complete both sides of this card and drop in an offering bag. Today’s Date ________________ Service Attended: 8:15 9:30 11:00 □ First Time Guest or Return Guest □ Regular Attendee Name____________________________ YTD Giving 7/1/14 - 11/30/14 1,033,390 177,253 YTD Expenditures 7/1/14 - 11/30/14 870,247 172,181 YTD Giving less Expenditures 163,143 5,072 Online giving is available at cypressbible.org. For more information please contact Deanna Dragna at [email protected] or 281-469-6063. Email____________________________ Home Phone______________________ Mobile___________________________ Male/Female Birth date____ /___ /_____ Marital Status_____________________ Address__________________________ City___________ State____ Zip______ Spouse Info (if applicable) Name____________________________ Email____________________________ Mobile___________________________ Male/Female Birth date____ /___ /_____ Children □ Birth—Kindergarten □ 1st—5th Grade □ Middle School □ High School I am interested in knowing more about: □ CBC 101 (Introduction to CBC) □ Formation 101 (Introduction to Formation Groups) □ Placing faith in Christ □ Baptism □ Church Membership □ Formation Groups (small groups, ABFs, and classes) □ SHAPE Class (learning how God uniquely made you for serving Him) □ Ministry Serving opportunities at CBC □ I would like to be contacted by a Pastor I would like to receive programming information for these ministry areas: □ Children (Birth—Grade 5) □ Students (Grades 6—12) □ Men’s Ministry □ Women’s Ministry □ Senior Adult Ministry Prayer Requests and Praises __________________________________ __________________________________ MINISTRY STAFF John Beukema Senior Pastor Brian Carroll Family Life Pastor Jonathan Chang Interim Middle School Director Wayne Cone Pastoral Care Pastor Brenda Croucher Women’s Pastor Rob Curry Executive Pastor Greg Despres Missional Life Pastor Marisa Evermon Interim Children’s Ministry Director Beth Gonzales Church Administration Avalyn Hermond Early Childhood Director J. J. Jones Student Ministries Pastor Pete Rikard Pastoral Care Senior Adults Pastor Gabriel Santisteban Hispanic Ministry Pastor Paul Taggart Worship Pastor Church Leadership: Elder Board Jon Bennett John Beukema Terry Clymer Jeremy Little Eric Martin John Neuneker 281-373-3544 281-469-6063 281-890-6597 832-465-4912 281-855-7301 832-202-5243 Jose Nevarez Kevin Parker Bruce Sauer John Stone Pat Stone 281-894-6079 281-866-8525 281-890-2028 832-443-1483 713-252-6502 __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ Is this request confidential? Yes / No Copies of the CBC Doctrinal Statement are available at cypressbible.org/about-us.php You may also pick up a copy at the Welcome Center. Deacons On Duty Mark Cory and Russ Dorr Guest WIFI Password 2014cbcguest41 Lost and Found is at the Welcome Center