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# Central Baptist Church Brantford

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- [A Song In The Night](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/a-song-in-the-night/) - By: Lynette Bloedow My health journey over the last year has been like a yo-yo. One day I am up and feeling positive and energetic, the next I am down in the dumps and reaching out to the Christian musical world to lift my spirits so I can cope with life. I often reach
- [The Pearly Gates](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/the-pearly-gates/) - By: Casey Korstanje I was sitting on the platform along with a dozen other musicians just minutes away from playing the opening hymn for the evening of worship program. And I was in a panic. Pastor Alan had just handed out an “order of service” and apparently I was missing the first
- [Peter... Peter... PETER! JUST LISTEN!](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/peter-peter-peter-just-listen/) - By: Eric Comer I have been privileged to go to Mexico on three separate mission trips. Once with men from our church, and twice with my family. Each time we connected with Pastor Daniel and I had the privilege of sharing the gospel with his churches. On the last trip, in
- [The Meaning of Easter for the World Today](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/the-meaning-of-easter-for-the-world-today/) - By: Jason Coutts The resurrection of our Lord marks out a signpost declaring that death has been conquered and that new life has arisen. Often during this Easter season, we commemorate an event that secures an eternal hope for the life to come. Yet, it is often after the Easter weekend has run
- [Be Still and Know](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/be-still-and-know/) - By: Rebecca Feere Anyone who knows me knows that my natural speed is slower than most. I need time — to process, to decide, to take that first step. For much of my life, I felt like an oddball because of this. I grew up hearing, “Hurry up!” “Make up your mind!” I
- [Learning As You Go](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/learning-as-you-go/) - By: John Kerr I remember still, walking in Glasgow and coming across a man working in an open chamber in the sidewalk. I couldn’t help watching as he worked with a cable full of multicoloured wires. I was transfixed as I watched him sort through hundreds of different wires. He was working with a telephone cable long
- [Thank You, Jesus for Easter](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/thank-you-jesus-for-easter/) - By: Ed Sywyk Thank you, merci, gracias, dank je wel, when you say it in English, French, Spanish, Dutch or any other language, it never expresses the deep emotional gratitude we feel toward our Lord. There are not words to convey my gratitude, knowing Jesus died on that cross. What I can
- [Let's Arm Wrestle](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/lets_arm_wrestle/) - By: Lars Janssen I think I stopped arm wrestling after I lost to my oldest nephew. As I recall, it was over a park bench in Paris, Ontario, and the loss was entirely unexpected. I’m not even sure I was in my 30s yet. But the contest had been fair, and the outcome
- [Sin is Sin...Right?](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/sin-is-sin-right/) - By: Eric Comer Late last summer, our youngest grandson, Silas had a great time playing in the dirt. Needless to say, the dirt got the better part of him. Mom and Dad were away, and Grammy and Papa had the responsibility of cleaning him up. Grammy had him in the tub, and Papa was
- [My Temple](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/my-temple/) - By: Ed Sywyk I love Jesus with all my heart and I make Him first in my life, but I also have a strong desire to eat. I don’t see this as gluttony, but as something that makes me feel good. I was told by a friend, “some people eat to live, but you
- [God is Ever Good](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/god-is-ever-good/) - By: Lynette Bloedow “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” James 1:17 (ESV) “See the morning sunbeam lighting up the wood, Silently professing,’God is ever good, God is ever good.” I come from
- [Run to the Garden](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/run-to-the-garden/) - By: Casey Korstanje Ah, New Year. The mind turns immediately to resolutions. Things you vow finally to do this year. Things you promise yourself you’ll stop doing. Secret sins to repent, diets to follow, exercise to take, sloth to chase away. Excellent! There’s nothing wrong with introspection or changing the things you want to
- [A Reflection on Christ, the True Light](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/a-reflection-on-christ-the-true-light/) - By: Jason Coutts “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” Matt 2:2 (ESV) Men are naturally drawn to the light. It fixes their vision, preserves them from harm, and directs their paths. Light can arise
- [Two Roads](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/two-roads/) - By: Alissa Cooper This road. This festive bedazzled road looks all too familiar. It blares at you as you approach it, a curiosity. Not this time. I won’t do it this time, you say trying to convince yourself and yet it only takes a brief moment to pull you in. Perhaps it is
- [Long Shadows and The Son](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/long-shadows-and-the-son/) - By: Lars Janssen I went for a walk today, and it was chilly. I had to flex my hands against the cold as I stepped out onto the shady porch. But as I began walking down the sunny sidewalk, I found the contrast remarkable. One moment, the cold was seizing up my joints, and
- [Working From Love vs. Working For Love](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/working-from-love-vs-working-for-love/) - By: Rebecca Feere “If you abide in My word, you are truly My disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (John 8:31-32). Do you ever feel like your life is one long performance? You work hard to measure up, to be enough, to please others—and yet at
- [Stumped!](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/stumped/) - By: John Kerr If you are not used to seeing clear cuts in the forests of British Columbia, they can cause a visceral reaction. Large swaths of beautiful trees cut down and left like a massive scar on the landscape. What is interesting, however, is that if one was to poll many species of
- [Jonah: You Want Me to Go WHERE? and Do WHAT?](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/jonah-you-want-me-to-go-where-and-do-what/) - By: Eric Comer We live in turbulent times. We also serve an awesome God, and I continue to be amazed at His timing. This article has been in the works for a couple of months and was submitted for publication weeks before the events surrounding Charlie Kirk's assassination and the beginning of Pastor Snell's
- [Trust in the Midst of Uncertainty](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/trust-in-the-midst-of-uncertainty/) - By: Andrew Miller Uncertainty is a reality that we all face. Whether it’s the pain of losing a job or the unsettling feeling of not knowing what the future holds, life often takes unexpected turns that remind us we are not in control. But for those of us who belong to God, uncertainty is
- [Some Things are Just True](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/some-things-are-just-true/) - By: Casey Korstanje It’s both shocking and humbling to learn one has been wrong about something deeply held for years, 35 years to be exact. I had walked into the church office and Larissa looked up from her computer. She had been reading the minutes I had submitted to her for circulation. “You
- [Mean People Matter](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/mean-people-matter/) - By: Pastor Lars Janssen Looking at the comments on her phone, she started to cry. All she had done was post a picture of her recently blooming boulevard garden. It contained a cutesy sign with the words, “Thank you for walking beside the garden on the sidewalk.” The comments stacked up like rotting
- [Seeing with New Eyes](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/seeing-with-new-eyes/) - By: Lynette Bloedow And Elisha prayed, and said, Lord, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the Lord opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha (2 Kings 6:15–17). ‘See the shining
- [Summertime Living](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/summertime-living/) - By: John Kerr “Summertime and the livin’ is easy.” or so goes the classic Gershwin song. We all look forward to the summer; a time for vacationing and putting away our winter clothes and hopefully having fun. However, if you live in the North of Canada and are familiar with what “living off
- [Attitude of Gratitude](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/attitude-of-gratitude/) - By: Eric Comer I’m sure you've heard that phrase before. I thought it would make an appropriate title given my story to date. Some of you may have heard it, while others may not have. Let me share some of it with you and explain how I arrived at the title "Attitude of
- [Guilt, Cake and The Cross](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/guilt-cake-and-the-cross/) - By: Andrew Miller “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.” Romans 8:1-2 I work as a bakery manager. In my time as a manager I have,
- [Count it All Joy](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/count-it-all-joy/) - By: Lynette Bloedow Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. James 1: 2-3. In the last few months, it has been challenging to have faith… to trust God when He seems far away. Being bedridden does that
- [“Pass on Your ABCs”](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/pass-on-your-abcs/) - By: Pastor Lars Janssen I have a grandmother I never met. She died seven years before I was born and 28 years before I would marry her granddaughter. And yet, this grandmother has left a mark on my life. Her name is Mildred Nicholson, mother of Paul Nicholson and grandmother of my wife, Sarah
- [Memory Lane](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/memory-lane/) - By: Ed Sywyk Four times a year I must travel to Port Credit and wait about four to five hours while a special eye drop is created from my blood. This drop is a new technique my doctor heard about. It was last November when I ran out and had to go again. After
- [Emotions Echo   ](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/emotions-echo/) - By: Pastor Lars Janssen The puppy barked and bounced as we tried to walk into the house. He danced excitedly around our feet so that we had to be careful to avoid stepping on him. As we shuffled in, one of us scooped him up and his barks turned into licks. I don’t know
- [Manna (Grace) For Today   ](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/manna-grace-for-today/) - By: Rebecca Feere If you grew up in church, as I did, you’re familiar with the story of God providing manna to sustain the people of Israel during their forty years of wandering in the wilderness. Perhaps, if you are of my generation, you can picture the flannel-graph board — the origin of media
- [Scotch Mist  ](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/scotch-mist/) - By: John Kerr Stories of Scotch mist abound. They are so plentiful that one would be led to believe that Scotland is blanketed in a perpetual layer of mist! I can assure you that many a time we have had a clear sunny day! As a teen, I used to be a Venture Scout
- [The Unsettling Constant ](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/the-unsettling-constant/) - By: Pastor Lars Janssen Change is an unsettling constant. Even in times of regularity and seasons of routine our human experience is defined by change. For example, the first day of spring is next week, reminding us that this season will not be like Narnia’s perpetual winter. I’ll be celebrating the first day of
- [Change](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/change/) - By: Ed Sywyk Dave asked us this question. “If you could change something in your life, what is it, and why?” Each Monday I attend the Men’s Coffee hour. A few of us gather together in the Church Café to talk and sing songs while enjoying a cup of coffee, or a cup of
- [Honesty and Humility Lead to Restoration ](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/honesty-and-humility-lead-to-restoration/) - By: Rebecca Feere As believers in a sin-cursed world, we desire healing, rest, peaceful relationships, and unity – can’t we all just get along since we love Jesus? However, during our struggle, suffering or conflict, we often resist the steps to get to that place of peace or become impatient along the way. This
- [Of Christmas Past and Present](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/of-christmas-past-and-present/) - By: John Kerr Now that Christmas 2024 has been packed away and New Year 2025 is upon us, one Christmas from many years ago still stands out in my mind. My world was so different then. It was the Christmas of 1975. I flew to Canada to be with my family for Christmas. It
- [Focus on Following](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/focus-on-following/) - By: Pastor Lars Janssen Let’s test your focus. Try reading this aloud: Maybe you didn’t think that was so hard. How about this? .dlrow gnisufnoc dna desufnoc siht no sucof ot drah s’tI Most of us would have to focus a little harder than usual to read those lines out loud. I know I
- [Christmas with a Limp](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/christmas-with-a-limp/) - By: Pastor Lars Janssen He was crying. That’s what caught my attention. I was about to make a quick stop at the grocery store with a van full of kids when I saw him limping like a wounded bear down the sidewalk. It looked serious — he looked hurt. I voiced my concern as
- [Tax Collectors, Editors and Sinners](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/tax-collectors-editors-and-sinners/) - By Casey Korstanje Every writer needs and editor. And every writer thinks Luke 5:30 could easily be changed to read: “And the Pharisees and their scribes grumbled at his disciples, saying, ‘Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors, editors and sinners?’” I made my living as a writer and mostly as an
- [Two Realities - God and Sin](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/two-realities-god-and-sin/) - By Rebecca Feere Psalm 73:26 is a verse that I often recite to remind myself what is true. It says, “My heart and my flesh may fail, BUT GOD is the strength of my heart and my portion forever” (emphasis mine). Until Jesus returns, we are faced with two realities. The first is the
- [Waiting](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/waiting-2/) - By: John Kerr Growing up in and around Glasgow during my teens, I had to rely on the trains or the buses to get around. British Rail was notorious for being late! In fact, sometimes trains were so late that they were early for the next arrival. Many times, I saw a train arrive
- [Kingdom-Minded Conversation](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/kingdom-minded-conversation/) - By: Pastor Lars Janssen The church building smelled of drywall compound and new flooring. I had come to meet with a few other pastors in a pastoral development group. When one of us asked for a tour of the new facility, the church’s pastor led us around and told us about the different spaces
- [A Swimming Lesson](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/a-swimming-lesson/) - By: Casey Korstanje I am a septuagenarian. That’s right, Psalm 90:10. I have reached my allotted threescore years and ten and am now working on the strength God gives me. And recently, that has required an extra dose both physically and mentally. Every Tuesday evening I pack up and head to the church. And
- [Train!](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/train/) - By: Pastor Jeremy Heikkinen What do you think of when you hear the word…TRAIN!!?? For me, it takes me back to summer camp and pranking one of my friends. We were told, that if you put a flashlight in someones eyes while they are sleeping, yell “TRAIN!” and hit them with a pillow that
- [He is Faithful in Every Season](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/he-is-faithful-in-every-season/) - By: Rebecca Feere Hello September! Does it seem to you that it was June just a few days ago? Like we blinked, and here we are in the last few days of summer? Summer is a far-too-short and interesting season. We often approach summer with a list of fun, exciting adventures and some
- [Put Those Walking Shoes On!](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/put-those-walking-shoes-on/) - By: John Kerr My Grandfather or Granda, as we called him, used to love to walk. As far as I know, he never learned to drive. When he was much younger, he also used to cycle but as he got older, and as I really knew him, I know that he loved to
- [Custom-Made Good Works](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/custom-made-good-works/) - By: Pastor Lars Today is my son Gideon’s 14th birthday. Happy Birthday, Gideon! This has become a birthday month for us Janssens. Three of us have birthdays in August and so do several of our extended family members — on both my wife’s side and mine. Most years we have two big birthday gatherings,
- ["Kings!"](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/kings/) - By: Casey Korstanje We call it “Kings!” For decades now my three brothers and I have gone away annually to a cottage for a few days to hang out, eat, drink and be merry. Or as one once put it: “To live like kings.” We’ve done this through all the seasons of life: the
- [Walking by Faith](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/walking-by-faith/) - By: Ed Sywyk For a long time, when I walked down the street, I would walk with my head looking down at my feet. Why? I wasn’t walking by faith. Instead of using the cane I received from CNIB to guide me, I took matters into my own hands. One sunny day in February,
- [There's Hope](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/theres-hope/) - By: Rebecca Feere The book of Psalms, with its rich and relatable content, mirrors our human experiences. The Psalmists, in their raw and honest expressions, cover a wide spectrum of emotions that we all experience. Love, anger, frustration, delight, fear, doubt, despair, praise, and hope are just a few that find their voice in
- [The Best Dragon Story](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/the-best-dragon-story/) - By: Pastor Lars I enjoy a good dragon story. I remember reading excitedly about the mythological many-headed Hydra, Beowulf’s fight with the dragon, Tolkien’s Smaug in The Hobbit, and Lewis’ Eustace-turned-dragon in The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. I used to have a large poster in my workshop of a sky-scraper-sized dragon blowing fire
- [Be Ready](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/be-ready/) - By: John Kerr When Brenda and I with our three children headed west, we ended up in a little town of less than one thousand people called Hudson Hope. The main reason for its existence is to serve as a hydro town for the W.A.C. Bennett dam. This imposing structure is one of the
- [All Things at All Times](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/all-things-at-all-times/) - By: Casey Korstanje “I believe grace is everywhere. It is all around us. If only we had the humility to acknowledge our need and take advantage of it.” I wish I had said that. It is a line offered by a minor character in a period rom/com which otherwise followed the cliche pattern of
- [Busy for Jesus?](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/busy-for-jesus/) - By: Pastor Jeremy ● 500 Words ● Passage of Scripture ● Question ● Personal story “I’ve got nothing”… Have you ever felt like that? Have you ever said that? All of us live in different seasons and rhythms that are met with different pressures. Where are you these days? Do you feel like you
- [Bringing Light and Hope](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/bringing-light-and-hope/) - By: Elias Omer Act 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Before 2020, the compound would have been filled with the energy of thousands of high school
- [Accepted](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/accepted/) - By: John Kerr I was blessed with the most wonderful in-laws a guy could ask for. But I often wonder what they thought when Brenda brought me home to meet her family. I looked more like I came off a rock band poster than the cover of a romance book! I had a big
- [I Belong to Jesus](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/i-belong-to-jesus/) - By: Laura Callaghan One of my earliest memories as a child is getting lost in the Right House department store at the Brantford Mall. One minute I was clinging to my mother’s skirt, the next lost in the circular racks of dresses that I soon discovered weren’t attached to a pair of maternal legs.
- [Let There Be Light](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/let-there-be-light/) - By: Casey Korstanje Imagine life without Jesus. Seriously, try. I had occasion to chat with some teen boys in December that left a deep and lasting impression. They had come to Central for Christmas dinner – the one organized for the community by Dave and Barb Rogelstad. The amount of work that went in
- [Local Calls](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/local-calls/) - By: Pastor Lars Janssen It’s early on a Saturday morning in February. I don’t tend to enjoy having to be somewhere early on a Saturday morning. My preference is to sleep in a little and do some quiet reading. But on this particular Saturday morning, I have to be at Bethel Reformed Church on
- [A Circumstantial Witness](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/a-circumstantial-witness/) - By: John Kerr I have previously told of some of my adventures while we were living in Northern BC. As much as I enjoyed the beauty of where we lived, we didn’t move from Ontario to Hudson’s Hope to admire the scenery, even though we were surrounded by it! We went to minister to
- [Grace in Real Time](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/grace-in-real-time/) - By: Roger Wood Several weeks ago an article I wrote was posted on Central Challenge entitled “Buried Treasure.” There were words in the beginning of the article that did not belong to me, particularly in the second paragraph. I should have put the bulk of these words in quotations but I did not. I
- [God is Faithful in The Wilderness](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/god-is-faithful-in-the-wilderness/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Rebecca Feere Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by Satan (Matt 4:1-11). The people of Israel wandered in the wilderness for forty years. What is your wilderness? Your wilderness may look like a prodigal child, a cancer diagnosis, a divorce, prolonged mental
- [The Desires of Your Heart](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/the-desires-of-your-heart/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Laurie Korstanje I wish… I wish… I wish. Isn't that what you say to a magic genie? So, what would it be like to just make a wish and have it granted? In days gone by you might have said “I wish for a million dollars.” Thoughts of
- [Stop the Presses!](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/stop-the-presses/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Casey Korstanje “Call to me and I will answer you…” Jeremiah 33:3 (ESV) This was my favourite Bible challenge for skeptics, people who demanded proof of God, or the reason for my faith, in the most secular place I knew, The Spectator newsroom. Make no mistake, these folks
- ["Turn Turn Turn"](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/turn-turn-turn/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Barbara Rogelstad The 1960’s brought seasons of unbelievable shock and sadness. I recall coming home from elementary school to witness the solemn scene of my dear mother sobbing as she shared with me that President John F. Kennedy was assassinated (Nov. 22, 1963). It was so
- ["How Long?"](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/how-long/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Pastor Jeremy Heikkinen So, “how long” did it take you before you asked someone else their “how long” request? “How long” was your conversation? Okay, okay, I will stop asking “how long.” But seriously, have you asked someone or talked with someone about what has you
- [All In](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/all-in/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: John Kerr I like log cabins. Facebook posts many pics of beautiful cabins in the mountains and by a flowing river. I clicked on the “like” button and now Facebook algorithms have inundated me with similar pictures. But one in particular got my attention: “live off-grid;
- [Calling for Justice is Calling for Jesus](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/calling-for-justice-is-calling-for-jesus/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Pastor Lars Janssen Our world calls out for justice, and rightly so. Have you heard the cry? In Canada, it sounds like slogans such as Every Child Matters. It sounds like our govern­ment’s ongoing conversation with our indigenous peoples about truth and reconciliation. It sounds like calling out against
- [God Is Not Limited by Our Fears](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/god-is-not-limited-by-our-fears/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Rebecca Feere Over the past few days, I have been reflecting on the 2023 Christmas season. This past Christmas season, I claimed a verse that is part of the Biblical Christmas narrative. It’s a verse you rarely, if ever, find on Christmas cards or in carols.
- [Good Medicine](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/good-medicine/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Casey Korstanje I missed Majors last week, in the fullest sense of the word. I was unable to attend, and I was stuck doing something unpleasant instead of meeting friends at the church for lunch and fellowship. I was cheered later to learn that people had
- [Just a Little Tree](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/just-a-little-tree/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Laurie Korstanje What stands 12 inches tall, is made out of ceramic, has a light dusting of snow, and twinkling lights? You might say a ceramic Christmas tree, I say memories. I opened a box on Christmas day, a gift from my sweetheart. What was inside made
- [This Year. Leap Year.](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/this-year-leap-year/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Barbara Rogelstad Welcome to 2024! This year we are gifted with one day more than last year. I still remember the rhyme I memorized in elementary school. It goes like this: Thirty days has September, April, June, and November. All the rest have thirty-one. But February’s really great!
- [The Prince of Peace](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/the-prince-of-peace/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Roger Wood For to us a child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 Five years ago, and two weeks before
- [Four More Days!](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/four-more-days/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Pastor Jeremy Heikkinen We are so close! Christmas is just four days away! I don’t know why, but my youngest son has been captivated by the number four lately. Maybe because he just turned four in October. Lately, it has come up multiple times while playing a
- [God Bless Us, Every One!](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/god-bless-us-every-one/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: John Kerr I will never forget my first Christmas! No, not as a baby but as a new believer in Christ. Christmas of 1976 was special. I had arrived in Canada only weeks before. Central quickly became my home church. I was baptized in November and joined
- [The Bathroom Book](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/the-bathroom-book/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Casey Korstanje We discovered a forgotten treasure the other day, a little notebook buried in the bottom of a drawer Laurie was cleaning out. The cover reads: Janet’s Bathroom Book. Christmas 1997. Janet is Laurie’s mom. She moved here from British Columbia in the mid 1990s and became
- [The Monarch and       The Evangelist](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/the-monarch-and-the-evangelist/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Roger Wood The Monarch In 1947 while on tour in southern Africa with her parents and on her 21st birthday, Princess Elizabeth made the rather prophetic pledge via broadcast to the people of the British Commonwealth. “I declare before you all, that my whole life whether it be long or
- [Statements of the Heart(Psalm 10)](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/statements-of-the-heartpsalm-10/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Pastor Jeremy Heikkinen “Practice what you Preach!”I have heard these words said and have even said them myself. So, here it goes.At different parts of the sermons I preach, I endeavour to make time to take what we have just heard and start to apply those truths to our
- [Fly Right](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/fly-right/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Casey Korstanje The flight instructor turned to the student pilot and said, “Ok, let’s descend and land.” “Right,” said the student. The instructor watched closely, her hands hovering over the controls. This was going to be the student’s first approach. “He’s doing great,” she thought. “So relaxed, smiling. No
- [Perspective](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/perspective/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: John Kerr While flying into Abbotsford this spring, I was treated to a view of the Rocky Mountains that I had never experienced. Flying across a cloudless sky the scope of those mountains was breathtaking. Valleys and rivers abounded. I am sure that I saw places that had never
- [Grumpy Face](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/grumpy-face/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Laurie Korstanie Recently, my husband Casey and I were at a small restaurant for lunch. We went for fish and chips. We were the only ones in the restaurant and stood at the counter looking up at a blackboard where their menu was written out. It included various items,
- [There Is So Much Suffering](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/there-is-so-much-suffering/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Shannon Green I don’t know about you, but I cannot stop watching the news. The things going on around the world are giving me so many feelings. If I am being honest, those feelings range from disbelief to heartache and often even fear. Recent feelings are not just surrounding
- [The Worst of Times Are The Best of Times](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/worst-of-times-best-of-times/) - Inexplicably, the common experience of Christ-followers is that the most growth happens at the worst of times. Why do bad times often turn out so good for us?
- [Witnesses to God's Touch](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/witnesses-to-gods-touch/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Pastor Lars Janssen When I was 18 years old, I got a tattoo. My parents thought I was making a strange choice, but they knew that arguing about it would only strengthen my resolve. My Oma (grandmother), however, made her disapproval clear. Our conversation went something like this: Oma:
- ["And such were some of you"](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/and-such-were-some-of-you/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Roger Wood This past Sunday morning our journey continued through 1 Corinthians in the Adult Sunday Morning Growth Group. We came to a profound verse in chapter 6, verse 11. Verse 11 is connected to two previous verses, 9 and 10, which mention those who will not inherit the
- [A Desolate Place](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/a-desolate-place/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Pastor Jeremy Heikkinen When and where do you think of when you hear the phrase, “desolate place”? In our “Prayer” Growth Group, that meets every Wednesday at lunch (YES, you are invited! Bring your lunch!), we are studying “prayer” in the New Testament in chronological order. Our study has
- [Practicing Prayer](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/practicing-prayer/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Casey Korstanje The first time I saw Paul (not the apostle) was when he was marched into the newsroom by the publisher and introduced as our new boss. The editor-in-chief’s office had sat vacant for a while, and frankly, we had seemed to pop along just fine... (ignore that
- [The Flourishing Life](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/the-flourishing-life/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Rebecca Feere “How are you?” is perhaps the most common greeting in our culture. And two of the most common responses are – “I’m good” or “Super busy!” We often say the “good” response even in the middle of a terrible day because we don’t really want to get
- [It's the Recipe!](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/its-the-recipe/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: John Kerr I have been getting a reputation as an excellent muffin maker!When Brenda brings muffins to work, rarely does she bring any back home.I started baking years ago when I was given a muffin pan and a muffin recipe bookas a gift. So I started to bake.Our children
- [The Divine Movie Maker](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/the-divine-movie-maker/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Charlie Lyons Our family has a lot of movie buffs. Most family gatherings include rundowns of recent box office buzz. Whether it's in the theatre or sitting in the best seat in the house (my seat in my house), like me, you’ve probably had those crazy moments in the middle of watching
- [Dinner With Spies](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/dinner-with-spies/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Casey Korstanje I had dinner this summer with a couple accused of spying for the CIA. Truly. They seemed like ordinary folks. He wore a black T-shirt and jeans. She wore a blue (or was it grey) patterned top and had a huge, sparkling smile. He’d sent me a
- [Restful Hours Because Jesus is Ours](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/restful-hours-because-jesus-is-ours/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Pastor Lars Janssen At Central, we tend to set July and August apart in our ministry calendar as a season of rest. It’s a time when many of our regular ministries pause for a breath or occur less frequently. In fact, I’m writing this devotional at the beginning of
- [Scared](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/scared/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: John Kerr On one of my hunting adventures out west, I was exploring a new area looking for signs and generally scoping out the trail. One thing I did learn was that it was generally easier to get into the bush than it was to get out! I was
- [The Passage of Time](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/the-passage-of-time/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Laurie Korstanje Remember being little, and Christmas couldn't come fast enough? How about waiting for that special birthday you know would bring a gift that you longed for? Sometimes it was so hard to wait. “Time moves slower than molasses in January,” my father used to say. We looked
- [Gods & Monsters](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/gods-monsters/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Casey Korstanje Warning: The following column contains a wild-eyed, lurid fantasy. (Theirs) Followed by overwrought denunciation. (Mine) Reader discretion is advised. Honestly, I read an article recently in my own paper that was so fantastically stupid that I nearly spat on the floor. It was about Generative Artificial Intelligence
- [Waiting](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/waiting/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Rebecca Feere Waiting is an inevitable part of life. Today’s society views waiting as a waste of time.Who wants to wait in a grocery store checkout, the drive-thru, or the doctor’s waiting room? Who wants to wait for the restoration of health or relationships?We often desire shortcuts, instant results,
- [What Do These Stones Mean?](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/what-do-these-stones-mean/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: John Kerr I love a meme I saw on Facebook stating boldly: “Grampa knows everything; what he doesn’t know, he makes up!” You are blessed if you had a grandpa like that. I used to sit at my grandfather’s feet (literally) as we sat in front of the fireplace,
- [Oh! The Long Road](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/oh-the-long-road/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Laurie Korstanje I recently found myself travelling at approximately 800 km/h. You will be wondering: was I dreaming or was I flying?Well, the latter would be correct. I had boarded a jet heading for Kelowna, B.C., my childhood hometown.The air travel itself was pleasantly uneventful.As I settled in and
- [Our Flag's Dignity](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/our-flags-dignity/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Lars Janssen On July 1st, we’ll celebrate Canada’s 156th anniversary of confederation. That usually means that, right about now, there are a lot of Canadian flags flying. Did you know that the government of Canada has several web pages dedicated to preserving the dignity of the Canadian flag? You
- [Leaven](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/leaven/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Roger Wood Don't you love the smell of baking bread? As a young boy in the 1950s, a trip with my mother to Whites Bakery on Market St. was a pure delight. I can still smell the incredible aroma of baked goods as we entered the shop, and the
- [A Sweet Aroma](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/a-sweet-aroma/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: John Kerr One day on my early morning walk, I was almost overwhelmed by the scent coming from a stand of lilac trees. The aroma was so pungent that it nearly took my breath away. It was like something from a fabric softener commercial! I am sure it was
- [Knock, knock. Jesus is real.](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/knock-knock-jesus-is-real/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Casey Korstanje I stumbled across a remarkable statement in a novel I was reading. “Theology ought to be alive, vivid, related to real life, not a system debated by intellectuals.” I wonder if that is a three-dollar way of saying what Pastor Jeremy said one Sunday. “Jesus is real.”
- [Victory Over Violence](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/victory-over-violence/) - Violence is overwhelming our society with destructive thoughts and behaviours. Thankfully, because of Jesus' redemption, there's a better way.
- [Likely Fraud](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/likely-fraud/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Barb Rogelstad The phone rings, and I go to pick it up. The screen notification states, “Likely Fraud.” I put the phone down, so thankful for the warning. I have avoided the pitfall of the scammer’s lure by not answering that call. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines fraud as “an intentional perversion
- [Fear is a Liar](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/fear-is-a-liar/) - While listening to a song about fear is helpful, looking to Scripture is a better, more beneficial, transforming step. It really shouldn’t surprise us that God mentions fear so often in the Bible. (The word fear is found 443 times in the ESV.) God made us, and He knows everything about us. He is not
- [Afraid of Monsters?](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/afraid-of-monsters/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: John Kerr Do you remember, as children, being afraid of monsters or, in some cultures, the boogeyman? As we grow up, we usually outgrow these childish fears, or do we? When I lived out west, I enjoyed the freedom of riding along quiet roads that cut through the rugged
- [This Is The Way](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/this-is-the-way/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Pastor Lars Janssen If the phrase “this is the way” makes you think of a popular television show set a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, you’re probably celebrating Star Wars Day today. If you have no idea what I’m talking about, that’s perfectly fine. But
- [Can We Be Honest?](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/can-we-be-honest/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Shannon Green How are you? No, really, how are you? How is your heart? How many times a day do you pass someone and ask that question or have that question asked of you? What is the response? Good or fine? Is it true, though? When we ask, do
- [Are We There Yet?](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/are-we-there-yet/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Roger Wood Much of our teaching time in the Pioneer Boy's Club this year has been spent in the land of Egypt. Coach Jeff started with the magnificent account of Joseph's life and the beginnings of the nation of Israel. Joseph dies, and his stalwart reputation among the Egyptians
- [<strong>Downcast Heart, Dialogue, Discovery</strong>](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/downcast-heart-dialogue-discovery/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Pastor Jeremy Heikkinen So, what does this sound like to verbalize a downcast heart in an honest conversation that leads to discovering hope found in Jesus? Well, the other day, someone walked into my office. You could tell something was bothering him by how he walked in, put his
- [Pastoral Providence](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/pastoral-providence/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Pastor Lars Janssen I sometimes wonder why life is such a struggle. The responsibilities, pressures, headlines, and deadlines crowd in, so I can often think of nothing beyond the noise of my cluttered mind. I ask my crowded thoughts, “How long will all of you attack a man to
- [A Story About Nothing](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/a-story-about-nothing/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Casey Korstanje I want you to think about nothing. I don’t mean “clear your mind.” I want you to actively think about the idea of “nothing.” It’s hard, right, trying to imagine “nothing.” In fact, there is a way to approach the idea of “nothing” in stages, which I
- [How Do I Think of Missions?](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/how-do-i-think-of-missions/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Pastor Lars Janssen At Central, our annual Missions Conference is coming up this weekend, and the theme is “I will follow.” As we turn our collective focus toward missions, it would be valuable for each of us to consider the question, how do I think of Missions?To get our
- [Who is the G.O.A.T.?](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/who-is-the-g-o-a-t/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: John Kerr Have you ever entered into the debate about who is the greatest of all time (or the G.O.A.T.)? Is Tom Brady the greatest NFL quarterback of all time? Was Wayne Gretzky the greatest hockey player of all time? How about Pele? Was he the greatest footballer of
- [Tracks in the Snow](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/our-oldest-friendships-2/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: John Kerr When hunting out west, I was often intrigued by the tracks I saw in the snow. I would try to imagine the story that was being told. An owl was catching a mouse. There was a rabbit fleeing from a predator. There was a family of deer
- [Our Oldest Friendships](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/our-oldest-friendships/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Pastor Lars Janssen Who is your oldest friend? Depending on your age, you may have known this person for a long time. My three oldest friendships began in grade school—two of them have been my friends since kindergarten (over 30 years). Some of you have known me for that
- [Finding Joy in the Mundane](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/finding-joy-in-the-mundane/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Lindsey Lyons As a mom of three and a "homemaker" (a wife and mom with no joboutside the house), my day is filled with what most of us see as routine andmundane. Regardless of your walk in life, at some point, you have faced a messykitchen after a meal,
- [God's Word Changes Us](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/gods-word-changes-us/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Rebecca Feere I was encouraged (perhaps bribed) to memorize Scripture as a child. The Sunday School teacher rewarded those who could recite the memory verse every Sunday. What I wouldn’t do to place my sticker on the chart each week. I didn’t want to have any spaces left blank!
- [An Inward Groan](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/an-inward-groan/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Pastor Jeremy Heikkinen This past weekend I had the opportunity to be the speaker at Word of Life’s Recharge. Little did I know the object lesson that awaited me on Sunday before I spoke. I was going to be speaking from Romans 8:18-25 about waiting with hope during present
- [What are you aiming at?](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/what-are-you-aiming-at/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Pastor Lars Janssen Imagine a man was lost in the wilderness. He decided that his greatest desire was to return to his home, so he bent his whole will toward that goal. For months, he foraged, hunted, hiked, climbed, swam, and fought his way back to civilization. When he
- [Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep?](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/now-i-lay-me-down-to-sleep/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Laurie Korstanje Have you ever woken up in the night and then not been able to go back to sleep? I think the younger you are, the more likely you'd answer, “Are you kidding? I could sleep till noon every day.” It seems more likely to happen to older
- [Church Politics or Family Talking?](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/church-politics-or-family-talking/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Pastor Lars Janssen “I don’t like church politics.” Over the years, I’ve heard some people in our church family make this statement. I think I understand the sentiment behind the statement. It’s something like, “I don’t like the disagreements that occur in church life and leadership.” It’s very understandable
- [Be Honest With Me in 2023](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/be-honest-with-me-in-2023/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Pastor Jeremy Heikkinen A couple of weeks ago, in my sermon, I shared the phrase that came out of a conversation with my wife Jessi, “Be honest with me in 2023”. When I got home that Sunday, Jessi encouraged me to clarify what I meant by that. It was
- [Spiritual Gifts](https://cbcbrantford.ca/announcements/spiritual-gifts/) - God has given each Christian a spiritual gift.
- [MAJORS 55+ Meeting](https://cbcbrantford.ca/announcements/majors-55-meeting/) - 10:30 - 11:45 We'll hear from Linda Penrice about her trip to biblical sites in Greece and also a devotional by Pastor Alan on "What we hope to see in 2023"
- [Falling in Love?](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/falling-in-love/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Pastor Lars Janssen Have you ever been in love? You know what I mean when I say in love, right? It’s that giddy feeling of light-hearted bliss each time the object of your love is near. It’s an exciting and somewhat intoxicating feeling. When we’re in love, we find
- [Immanuel](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/immanuel/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Roger Wood As we began a new season for Pioneer Clubs in September, each age group started in Genesis, with the historical account of God’s creation described in Chapter 1. The following Wednesday evening, the grade 4-6 Pioneer Boys left planet Earth to discuss the staggering expanse of creation.
- [What Does It Mean to Worship This Christmas?](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/what-it-means-to-worship-this-christmas/) - This Christmas season, when so many diversions and activities invade our worship, it is good to remind our hearts about the nature of true worship.
- [CBA & Church Office Closed Today](https://cbcbrantford.ca/announcements/cba-church-office-closed-today/) - Due to the inclement weather the Church Office and Central Baptist Academy are both closed today.
- [CBA Christmas Concert Postponed](https://cbcbrantford.ca/announcements/church-family-christmas-party-2/) - Tonight’s concert has been postponed until tomorrow, Friday, December 16 6:30 PM If you missed yesterday’s concert you can still catch the second performance, but not until tomorrow night as it has been postponed due to the inclement weather today. Stay safe!
- [Where Is The Joy This Season?](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/where-is-the-joy-this-season/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Shannon Green If you know me, you know how much I enjoy the Christmas season. My friends often mock me for how early I get my tree and decorations up in my home. I love to enjoy the warm glow of the tree lights and hear Christmas songs for
- [New Year's Revolutions?](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/new-years-revolutions/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: John Kerr Christmas is over, and the new year is almost upon us. Time for those New Year's revolutions! "Wait." you say, "don't you mean resolutions?" No! If we are being honest, how many times have we made resolutions to exercise more, cut out junk food, read our Bible,
- [Debt!!!](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/debt/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Pastor Jeremy Heikkinen Aaaahhh! Why did you have to bring that up at a time like this? With Christmas around the corner, inflation, and rising interest rates being what they are, we are all thinking about this a little more these days. As horrible as financial debt is (Prov.
- [Church Family Christmas Party](https://cbcbrantford.ca/announcements/church-family-christmas-party/) - Sunday, December 18 6:00 - 7:00 PM Join us for a fun evening together!
- [How will you stop, talk, and help?](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/how-will-you-stop-talk-and-help/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Pastor Lars Janssen A woman asked for prayer for her homeless daughter. A confused young man wandered up to the door looking for something—but his addled mind couldn’t express what it was. A malnourished teenager held up a sign asking for money. A young girl wondered if anyone cared
- [Mourning Faith Somerville](https://cbcbrantford.ca/announcements/mourning-faith-somerville/) - We mourn with Ross, Don & Leslie, Diane & Lee and all their children and grandchildren in the passing of Faith this past week. The Visitation and Celebration of Life will take place at Toll Funeral Home. Visitation: Monday, November 28, 6-8pm Celebration of Life: Tuesday, November 29, 1pm The service will also be live-streamed,
- ["Honesty is the best policy..." (Ain't that the truth!)](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/honesty-is-the-best-policy-aint-that-the-truth/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Alicia Clarke I find myself trying to teach my kids that it is better to confess their sin and tell the truth, as without doing that, most times, they will find themselves needing to further lie to conceal the misdeed, which makes the original sin so much bigger! Most
- [Safe Families Brantford Fundraising Concert: Handel's Messiah](https://cbcbrantford.ca/announcements/safe-families-brantford-fundraising-concert-handels-messiah/) - Help support Safe Families Brantford and enjoy Handel's Messiah at Living Water Reformed Church.
- [Ephesians Growth Group Time Change + Dinner!](https://cbcbrantford.ca/announcements/ephesians-growth-group-time-change-dinner/) - If you've been considering joining the Ephesians Growth Group that meets every other Thursday, now's a great time! The group is now meeting from 5:30-7:30 PM so they can get home and get the kids to bed at a better time. They will also be eating dinner together each time they meet, so if you
- [About That "Knitting"](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/about-that-knitting/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Pastor Jeremy Heikkinen This past Sunday, we looked at Colossians 2:1-5, “For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face, 2 that their hearts may be encouraged, being
- [The Great Anticipation](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/the-great-anticipation/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Pastor Lars Janssen A friend of mine recently expressed his gratitude for the sense of anticipation that accompanies enjoyable events in life. We discussed how we associate this positive anxious feeling with vacations, holidays, seeing friends, special events, and even getting to eat food we enjoy. In a matter
- [Are You a "Practicing" Christian?](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/are-you-a-practicing-christian/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Casey Korstanje An American polling company recently decided to study what effect the Covid-19 pandemic had on churches and church life. What struck me was their methodology. When presenting its conclusions, the company said it had polled “practicing Christians” for its research. The firm defined a “practicing Christian” as
- [Scam Warning](https://cbcbrantford.ca/announcements/scam-warning-2/) - **SCAM BEING SENT TO CHURCH MEMBERS** If you receive an email from reverends.churchs@gmail.com DO NOT open it or click on any links. This is a scammer pretending to be Pastor Jeremy. This is not Pastor Jeremy's email address. This person is trying to get people to purchase gift cards and saying "you will be reimbursed
- [Heaven Rules](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/heaven-rules/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Rebecca Feere Over the past few weeks, I have talked to several people dealing with complicated and heavy circumstances. It is easy to question where God is and why He would allow such pain for His children. Does He see? Does He care? Daniel and the Hebrews, who were
- [Be Still](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/be-still/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Lindsey Lyons I love this time of year: cooler weather, fall colours, and cozy holidays. I look forward to Christmas with so much anticipation and, in the past few years, some dread. I get so excited; I make all my lists and plans, and then there’s so much to
- [House...LORD...let's go!](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/house-lord-lets-go/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Lars Janssen Where do you want to be right now? If asked this question at any given moment of the day, many of us might answer that we would want to be somewhere other than where we are. But where? What place did you think of? Over the past
- [The Friends of Israel Presents: The Temple Past, Present & Future](https://cbcbrantford.ca/announcements/the-friends-of-israel-presents-the-temple-past-present-future/) - Register by Friday for this free upcoming conference at First Baptist Waterloo
- [Lowly and Gentle](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/lowly-and-gentle/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Laurie Korstanje I was at a local thrift store, taking my time browsing for just the right items. A volunteer warmly greeted me when I walked in. There were a handful of people in the store. I started looking through the section I was sure held my treasures when
- [CBA's Treasure](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/cbas-treasure/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Lars Janssen God has gifted me with a unique vantage point into my children’s school life. My four kids are in grades three, five, seven, and eight at Central Baptist Academy (CBA). My position is quite special because CBA is a ministry of Central Baptist Church, where I am
- ["5, 4, 3, 2, 1!" - A Countdown to Worship (Renewing the Mind)](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/5-4-3-2-1-a-countdown-to-worship-renewing-the-mind/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Jeremy Heikkinen Who doesn’t like a good countdown?! We do it for for the things we like and dislike: going back to school (like this week), going on vacation, cooking and baking, starting our services on Sunday, ringing in the New Year, etc. Countdowns keep us on track, creates
- [Several Paths Diverged in a Wood](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/several-paths-diverged-in-a-wood/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: John Kerr I spent three years pastoring in northern BC. It was a different way of life, and it took a bit of adjusting at first. Hunting was a part of that way of life and, in some cases, was expected, so I learned to hunt. It wasn't long
- [Check Out Our New & Ongoing Growth Groups](https://cbcbrantford.ca/announcements/check-out-our-growth-groups/) - Fall is when many ministries, programs, and events return to the church calendar. Of particular note is our roster of Growth Groups.
- [Worship - Grow - Serve ...but where?](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/worship-grow-serve-but-where/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Barb Rogelstad Have you ever heard these requests made at church? • We need more volunteers to serve in the Nursery. • We are looking for a few more coaches for our Soccer Ministry. • We are seeking leaders for our Kids’ Club starting in September. • We invite
- [At Eternity's Gate](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/at-eternitys-gate/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Roger Wood Last week I watched a film on the life of the Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh entitled At Eternity's Gate. Van Gogh was one of the most influential figures in Western art history. His father was a minister of the Dutch Reformed Church, and Vincent once desired
- [A Beautiful Mess](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/a-beautiful-mess/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Charlie Lyons I never cease to be amazed at how a comment from a three-year-old can bring immediate and resounding perspective to just about any situation. Can you recall when you’ve been completely taken aback by a toddler’s seemingly unintended depth and perception? Our three kiddos are either in
- [Your Role in the Body of Christ](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/your-role-in-the-body-of-christ/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Shannon Green As I write this devotional, we are entering August. Although there is still some summer left, the month of August causes me to start planning. September is that time for me in school or our church in ministries where we get things up and running again after
- [This World Is Not Our Home](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/this-world-is-not-our-home/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Jessi Heikkinen God can use our physical ailments to remind us that this world is not our home. As I was preparing to write that statement, I received a text that another one of my family members was experiencing a health emergency and had been rushed to the hospital.
- [Rebecca Bohlender Funeral Service Video](https://cbcbrantford.ca/announcements/rebecca-bohlender-funeral-service-video/) - Rebecca Bohlender Funeral Service at Central Baptist Church Brantford on July 9, 2022.
- [Bringing Our Honest Questions to God While Suffering](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/bringing-our-honest-questions-to-god-while-suffering/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Rebecca Feere The title of this devotional most likely prompted a response in your mind. Perhaps you said – “Ugh, suffering, that is the last thing I want to read about it. Isn’t this world depressing enough?!” Or maybe you said – “Ooh, that is me, and I am not sure how
- [Winning the Battle of Your Mind](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/winning-the-battle-of-your-mind/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Alicia Clarke So, I had a unique situation happen about a month ago. Someone in the congregation placed a book in the pew where I usually sit, with the instructions to my husband to ‘give this to Alicia.’ Upon finding the book, I asked my husband who dropped it
- [What is Truth?](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/what-is-truth/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Casey Korstanje My youngest brother is a magician. I mean that in the “hand is quicker than the eye, now you see me, now you don’t” illusionist sense. It’s a hobby he has enjoyed for going on 50 years. And he is good at it, very good. I have
- ["Meet The Neighbours" Interview Video](https://cbcbrantford.ca/announcements/meet-the-neighbours-interview-video/) - "Meet The Neighbours" Interview Video
- [Be Thinking Christians](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/be-thinking-christians/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Lars Janssen There are many complex circumstances in our world. Between such things as the war in Ukraine, Pride month, and the overturning of Roe v. Wade, Christians are often left wondering how to respond. The world we live in is undeniably complex and requires us to turn off
- [Faith & Politics: A Better Way](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/faith-and-politics-a-better-way/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Charlie Lyons I grew up in a setting where it was taught that we shouldn't talk about religion and politics in public. Years later, through a mixture of what I like to call 'divine hijinx and human bumbling,' I find myself living out my vocation at the very intersection
- [Weekly Prayer Updates](https://cbcbrantford.ca/announcements/weekly-prayer-updates/) - Pray with us weekly!
- [Scam Warning](https://cbcbrantford.ca/announcements/scam-warning/) - The Deacons Board has approved a giving project for the ABWE Ukraine Crisis Fund.
- [A Step of Transition](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/a-step-of-transition/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Jeremy Heikkinen This is graduation week for Central Baptist Academy. Our grade 8 students have made it and so have many other students! This is something to celebrate. For those that are graduating, these are the last few days in a familiar place before stepping into new territory. But
- [The Parson is Converted!](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/the-parson-is-converted/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Lars Janssen I recently read of a pastor named William Haslam (1817-1905), who was ordained into the Church of England in 1842. An interesting feature of this man’s ministry career is that he didn’t become a Christian until 1851. He diligently ministered to his congregation of Christians in North
- [On The Road to Recovery](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/on-the-road-to-recovery/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Roger Wood Early Sunday morning on April 3rd, I took a tumble down our front hall stairs, breaking my pelvis and bruising my rib cages. In a few seconds I went from being a healthy senior to one that was facing some months of rehabilitation. Like many men, I
- [My Weakness, God's Grace, His Glory](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/my-weakness-gods-grace-his-glory/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Pastor Alan Rietberg One of the many blessings I have in my ministry here at Central is updating the weekly prayer list. That may sound like a somewhat mundane responsibility, but the opportunity in talking to people each week about their prayer needs brings both joy and sometimes tears
- [The Dead Will Hear](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/the-dead-will-hear/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Pastor Lars Janssen Today, I had the opportunity to hear about what God has been doing in a friend’s life. As the story progressed, it was amazing to hear about God sustaining through sorrow, protecting from fraud, and evangelizing the lost. The story was filled with deep sadness and
- [No Substitute for Time Spent](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/no-substitute-for-time-spent/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Pastor Lars Janssen There is no substitute for time spent with a friend. Sometimes the most trivial moments become more meaningful than we ever expected. Things like a casual conversation or a shared trip to a familiar place circle back months or years later as evidence of a deepening
- [Mother's Day Tribute & Prayer: For All Parents](https://cbcbrantford.ca/announcements/mothers-day-tribute-prayer-for-all-parents/) - A Mother's Day Tribute & Prayer For All Parents, written by Rev. Ashley-Anne Masters.
- [The Best Place to Be! Christian Education: Foundation for Life](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/the-best-place-to-be-christian-education-foundation-for-life/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Shannon Green “Central Baptist Academy, that’s the place where God wants us to to be We stand for truth and right and purity, the Bible is our guidebook We will strive to honour God each day, in each avenue of work and play So that the watching world may
- [The Holy One of God](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/the-holy-one-of-god/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Pastor Lars Janssen We are presented with so many options in our culture. From entire grocery store aisles full of different kinds of cereal to the brand of vehicle we drive, we are overwhelmed with a complex web of choices every day. Sometimes those choices are easy to make
- [Breaking Free From Anxious Thoughts](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/breaking-free-from-anxious-thoughts/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Rebecca Feere All Challenge Central devotionals » The past two years have made one thing clear – we are not in control of our circumstances. For those who know and love Jesus, this is not new news; the Bible repeatedly declares that God is the One who controls ALL
- [Glory in Weakness](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/glory-in-weakness/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Pastor Lars Janssen All Challenge Central devotionals » In the summer of 2017, Sarah and I took our kids on a family road trip to Windsor, Nova Scotia. We went to spend time with Jay and Laura Callaghan and their kids and see some sights. This trip is especially
- [Biblical Counselling = Becoming More Like Jesus](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/biblical-counselling-becoming-more-like-jesus/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional By: Pastor Jeremy Heikkinen All Challenge Central devotionals » So, what is Biblical Counselling anyways? Well, here is a definition for you to think about: Biblical counselling happens when believers help other believers become more like Jesus by renewing the rehearsal of their minds in Scripture (worship), engaging their heart’s
- [God Wants to Help Us Each Step of the Way](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/god-wants-to-help-us-each-step-of-the-way/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional by: Pastor Alan Rietberg I don't know what I would have done if I had been found in the same position as Gideon. I think sometimes we're very quick to judge someone else when, in fact, we might not fare as well given the same circumstances. The last few times
- [Anger is Not Your Friend](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/anger-is-not-your-friend/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional by: Pastor Jeremy Heikkinen Anger is not your friend! As I was walking on yard duty today, a student slowly made his way in my direction with his head down. As he got closer he muttered that he needed to walk with me for the rest of recess because of
- ["Without you there, someone is missing."](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/without-you-there-someone-is-missing/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional by: Pastor Lars Janssen I have a sister-in-law who has the spiritual gift of hospitality. She naturally understands the difference between “hospitality” (graciously sharing what you have) and “entertaining” (putting on a diverting or engaging event). I only began to truly appreciate her gift when we had an extended family
- [Through the Lens of Eternity](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/through-the-lens-of-eternity/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional by: Jessi Heikkinen We have hope. My heart has been tempted to drown in hopelessness this past week watching the world begin to turn upside down… again. I have found myself beginning to despair. I am grieving for our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ who are facing immediate suffering in
- [Our Main Goal](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/our-main-goal/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional by: Pastor Alan Rietberg Imagine with me for a moment that someone walks up to you and says “I’ve just heard about something called COVID-19. What’s that all about?” What would be your first thoughts? Or “Was there something going on in Ottawa that had to do with trucks?” What
- [How is Your Aim?](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/how-is-your-aim/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional by: Pastor Jeremy Heikkinen 2 Cor. 5:9-10 says, “So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him. For we must all appear before the judgement seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in
- [Tell Someone Something](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/tell-someone-something/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional by: Pastor Lars Janssen Have you ever had an industrious young person, maybe 10 or 12 years old, knock on your door and ask if you would pay him to shovel your driveway? This tends to happen once or twice a winter in my neighbourhood. I usually give a polite,
- ["You're Just Like..."](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/youre-just-like/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional by: Pastor Alan Rietberg I wonder if these words have ever been said to you: “you’re just like your father” or “you’re just like your mother” or “you’re just like _________” (fill in the blank). Our characteristics, qualities, or abilities are always being viewed and often compared to someone else—sometimes
- [The Bible’s Godwink?](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/the-bibles-godwink/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional by: Casey Korstanje Song of Solomon 2:10–13 (ESV) [10] My beloved speaks and says to me: “Arise, my love, my beautiful one, and come away, [11] for behold, the winter is past; the rain is over and gone. [12] The flowers appear on the earth, the time of singing has
- [He Will Hold Me Fast](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/he-will-hold-me-fast/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional by: Pastor Jeremy Heikkinen What are you singing these days? Songs have the tendency to get stuck in our heads and we cannot help but sing alone or rehearse the lyrics to ourselves throughout the day. Over the last couple of months, Paul Nicholson and I have had the opportunity
- [A Leader Who Follows?](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/a-leader-who-follows/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional by: Pastor Lars Janssen Take a moment and list the first five names that come to mind when you think of a leader. Now consider how many of those names were politicians, heads of organizations, or authoritative figures. Every name on my list fell into one of those categories. Now
- [Challenge Central: The Covid Pause](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/the-covid-pause/) - Challenge Central:The Covid Pause By: Rebecca Feere It was right about this time last year that we started to hear about the Coronavirus and Covid-19. And, truth be told, most of us were quite sure it would never reach us and that what was happening in China would never happen here in Canada. If I
- ["Help Me!" "Change Me!" "Make Me!"](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/help-me-change-me-make-me/) - Challenge Central:"Help Me!" "Change Me!" "Make Me!" By: Pastoral Intern Lars Janssen I felt that this sin had me trapped. I had cried out to God for help, I had asked my friends for help, and I had set up boundaries in my life to help. I would pray about this sin like Paul did
- [Godly Communication](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/godly-communication/) - Challenge Central:Godly Communication By: Pastor Jeremy Heikkinen How is life today? My day started off a little earlier than normal due to the cries coming from the boys' room. Trust me, this is not my preferred method of waking up! But it did allow me to read God’s Word while we sat together on the
- [Making Time for God's Priorities: Schedule the Big Rocks First](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/making-time-for-gods-priorities-schedule-the-big-rocks-first/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional by: Shannon Green Being a teacher, the start of a new school year always feels like a fresh start. I would say that September feels more like a new year to me than January does. I love nothing more than getting some new pens and coloured markers and cracking open
- [We Agree to Christian Sympathy](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/we-agree-to-christian-sympathy/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional by: Pastor Lars Janssen At Central, we want to become more like Jesus in everything we do. We want to do this so much that every member has signed a church covenant agreeing to pursue this aim together. In the second-last paragraph of our church covenant, we agreed “to aid one another in
- [Dig A Little Deeper](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/dig-a-little-deeper/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional by: Pastor Jeremy Heikkinen Here is your challenge! In preparation for the sermon on Sunday, I challenge you to read, out loud, Nehemiah chapter 3. You might say, “well, that doesn’t sound too hard” and your are right. But, it is one of those chapters with a lot of names
- [You WILL Have An Impact On Others](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/you-will-have-an-impact-on-others/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional by: Pastor Alan Rietberg I think there are a lot of us who wonder what difference we could ever make in this world. We may think we don’t have much of a “voice” in our personal world let alone world events because of our age, athletic abilities, physical appearance, finances, social
- [All Hands on Deck!](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/all-hands-on-deck/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional by: Roger Wood As we study through the book of Nehemiah and the fascinating details of rebuilding the gates and the walls of Jerusalem, we have learned that this monumental task was completed in just fifty-two days. How was this possible under such adverse conditions? Let me take you back
- [Speak and Listen in Love](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/speak-and-listen-in-love/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional by: Pastor Lars Janssen This Sunday, I have the privilege of preaching from Nehemiah 5. We’re going to learn more about how God’s people must be united in God’s work by loving God and other people. But as I have been preparing, verse 10 has jumped off the page as
- [Foxholes & Followers](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/foxholes-and-followers/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional by: Pastor Lars Janssen Jesus once told a potential follower, “Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head” (Matt. 8:20). He was communicating the implications for those who would choose to follow God. Jesus was describing the
- [The Golden Calves in Our Lives](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/the-golden-calves-in-our-lives/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional by: Alicia Clarke Commandment #1: “You shall have no other gods before Me.” (Exodus 20:3) Commandment #2: “You shall not make for yourself a carved image.” (Exodus 20:4) I used to think that I could count a credit to myself that I was, at least, following the first two commandments. I
- [The Power of Prayer](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/the-power-of-prayer/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional by: Anonymous Sometimes in my lack of faith, I wonder if God is listening to my prayers. There are seemingly unselfish things that I have prayed for many decades like the salvation of family and friends or the relief of chronic pain for others that have not gone the way
- [Christmas is an Opportunity](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/christmas-is-an-opportunity/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional by: Pastor Alan Rietberg In New York's Hayden Planetarium a special Christmas holiday show was enhanced by an added feature. A giant lollipop tree was projected onto the planetarium dome, surrounded by a horizon filled with brilliantly coloured toys which came to life and danced to the tune of "Jingle
- [Don't Skim Through the Genealogies](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/dont-skim-through-the-genealogies/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional by: Barb Rogelstad For the past 35 years, I have been a serious genealogy enthusiast. Hours have been spent journeying through websites, thumbing through dusty stacks of books in libraries, examining land registries and maps, and travelling to archives to seek information that will lead me to my roots. Details
- [Having Purpose In Life](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challenge-central/having-purpose-in-life/) - Challenge Central: a CBC devotional by: Pastor Alan Rietberg I really enjoy reading books about history and real-life stories. I just finished reading a book called, “The Vanished: The Evaporated People of Japan”. Japan has a population of 125 million people who live in an area slightly smaller than Newfoundland & Labrador, and this book
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- [Central Baptist Church Brantford](https://cbcbrantford.ca/) - Becoming more like Jesus by renewing our minds through worship, engaging our hearts as we grow in God's Word, and enlisting our bodies to serve a hurting world.
- [Weekly Bulletin](https://cbcbrantford.ca/weekly-bulletin/) - View our weekly bulletin as it is printed and distributed in our worship service on Sunday morning amongst our church family and guests.
- [Vacation Bible School](https://cbcbrantford.ca/vbs/) - Vacation Bible School is a summer program to help encourage children in their walk with God. There are games, crafts, story time and lots of fun worship songs! Central Baptist Church Brantford offers Vacation Bible School (VBS) for children in grades JK through 6. It will run from Tuesday, August 4th, to Friday, August 7th, 2026,
- [Central Baptist Children's Center](https://cbcbrantford.ca/central-baptist-child-center/) - Central Baptist Children's Center is a new ministry of Central Baptist Church! Our very own website will be coming soon, in the meantime for more information contact: Danielle Wells (Director)Phone 226-920-3879Email director@cbcbrantford.ca
- [Central Soccer](https://cbcbrantford.ca/central-soccer/) - About Us Central Soccer is a program run by volunteers to help kids enjoy playing soccer and to know and learn about the bible. We run for 8 weeks from May to June. Our soccer program is for kids who are currently in JK - Gr. 5. New Season - May 6th - June 24th,
- [Growth Groups](https://cbcbrantford.ca/growthgroups/) - Growth Groups What Are Growth Groups? Growth Groups provide a safe, caring, and friendly environment with a small number of people from our church family. These groups gather regularly for Bible-centred discussions that engage our hearts so that we become more like Jesus in every part of our lives. Growth Groups are an integral part
- [Pioneer Clubs](https://cbcbrantford.ca/pioneers-club/) - Wednesday evening children's program for those in grades 1-6. About Bring your children out to the Church house(Central Baptist Church Brantford) on Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm - 8:00pm to learn more about God, play some games, and do some crafts. The cost is $35.00 for a single child and a flat rate of $55.00 for
- [MAJORS 55+ Meetings](https://cbcbrantford.ca/majors-55-meetings/) - MAJORS 55+ Meetings Group Details Second Thursday of each month;10:30 AM - 1:00 PM Location The Auditorium(at Central Baptist) Contact Pastor Alan Rietbergalan@cbcbrantford.ca MAJORS On the 2nd Thursday of each month from September to May, there are normally between 75 and 100 adults who are 55+ who meet from 10:30 AM - 1 PM.We hear
- [Marriage Conference](https://cbcbrantford.ca/marriage-conference/) - Central Baptist Church invites you to a Marriage Conference FREE EVENT • DONATIONS WELCOME Brent and Janet Aucoin Dr. Brent Aucoin joined the staff of Faith Church in Lafayette, IN in July of 1998. Brent is the President of Faith Bible Seminary, Chair of the Seminary’s M.Div. Program, Pastor of Seminary and Soul Care at
- [Contact](https://cbcbrantford.ca/about/contact/) - Our location:300 Fairview DriveBrantford, OntarioN3R 2X6 Office Hours:Monday and Saturday: ClosedTuesday to Friday: 9 AM - 3:30 PM Nearby bus stops:Route 4A - North Park & Fairview (Stop ID: 400)Route 4A - Fairview at St. Patrick's School (Stop ID: 401)Routes 4C & 13 - Fairview Dr. & Baxter (Stop ID: 402) How can we help?
- [Connection Groups](https://cbcbrantford.ca/connection-opportunities/) - Connection Groups What Are Connection Groups? Connection opportunities provide a way to get to know our Central church family in an informal setting. If you’re new to the Brantford area, new to church in general, or just curious about what goes on at Central, come get to know us in one of these relaxed get-togethers.
- [Sunday Morning Info](https://cbcbrantford.ca/sunday-morning-info/) - Sunday Information What To Expect On Your First Visit Services Our in-person service is offered at 10:30 AM every Sunday. Doors will open at 10:00 AM. Please join us in the Café before the service for a warm drink and a snack. There are Bibles available in the seat/pew racks and you can follow along
- [Resources](https://cbcbrantford.ca/resources/) - Check out this list of recommended resources to help you become more like Jesus by renewing your mind, engaging your heart, and enlisting your body to serve Him.
- [Giving](https://cbcbrantford.ca/giving/) - "But who am I and who are my people that we should be able to offer as generously as this? For all things come from You, and from Your hand we have given You."- 1 Chronicles 29:14 Ways to Faithfully Give to the LordThrough Central Baptist Church:Envelope | Pre-Authorized | E-Transfer | Online Envelope (No
- [Join Our Team](https://cbcbrantford.ca/join-our-team/) - About Central Baptist Church Located in the northern area of Brantford, Central Baptist Church Brantford is a home to believers in Jesus seeking to worship, grow and serve God in Brantford and beyond. Along with Sunday morning worship ser-vices, CBCB offers growth groups for all ages and serves the local community with outreach programs such
- [Family Growth Group](https://cbcbrantford.ca/familygrowthgroup/) - Family Growth Group Families of Central gather together to learn about God's word. Group Details When: Every Second and Fourth Thursday of the Month Time: 5:30PM - 6:00 PM - Dinner6:00PM - 7:30PM - Study Location The Cafe (At Central Baptist) Contact Pastor Lars: lars@cbcbrantford.ca Overview We meet together in the cafe at 5:30pm to
- [Ministries](https://cbcbrantford.ca/ministries/) - At Central we offer a variety of different ministries. From young children to the wise adults. You will find something that everyone can learn to grow to become more like Jesus in the community of the church. Growth Groups Learn more about how to be connected to a bible study. Connection Groups Opportunities for you
- [Children's Ministries](https://cbcbrantford.ca/children/) - Nursery Central has an incredible facility for newborns and toddlers and older children. So that parents may participate in other areas of CBC life, we offer a Nursery programming during Sunday services as well as for various Growth Groups. If a Growth Group has childcare it will be noted on their information page. Junior Church Jr.
- [Thessalonians Growth Group](https://cbcbrantford.ca/growthgroups/psalms/) - ThessaloniansGrowth Group Standing Firm in These Last Days When Wednesdays 9:30 - 11:00 AM Location Parlour 2(at Central Baptist) Contact Barb Rogelstad:rogieba@rogers.com This ladies' weekly Bible study will cover 1 & 2 Thessalonians. Standing Firm in These Last Days – 1 & 2 ThessaloniansJesus is coming soon! Does that fill you with joy or fear
- [About Us](https://cbcbrantford.ca/about/) - On this page you will find out more about us: our affiliation, mission, vision, purpose, and church covenant all give clarity about who we are as a church. Affiliation Central Baptist Church Brantford is a member of the Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Church in Canada in the FEB Central Region. Find out how it all
- [Youth Ministries](https://cbcbrantford.ca/youth/) - Here are a few of the upcoming events happening for youth. View the full youth ministry events calendar. The goal for Central Baptist Youth is to love Jesus more than anything and become more like Him in everything (faith, love, and hope) by developing consistent patterns of renewing the mind, engaging the heart, and enlisting the body.
- [Challenge Central](https://cbcbrantford.ca/challengecentral/)
- [Connection Opportunity Information Form](https://cbcbrantford.ca/connection-opportunity-information-form/)
- [Deacon Nomination 2023](https://cbcbrantford.ca/deacon-nomination-2023/) - Nomination of Deacons January 16, 2023 Dear Church Member, The nomination of Deacons will be through our website or by mail-in printed ballot again this year. Members with email addresses listed with the Church will receive notification and instructions for completing the nomination ballot on-line. Our members without email access will be mailed a nomination
- [Women's James Growth Group](https://cbcbrantford.ca/growthgroups/womens-proverbs-growth-group/) - Women's JamesGrowth Group Group Details Mondays;7:00 - 8:30 PM Location The Café(at Central Baptist) Contacts Sondra Kettlewelljabskettlewell@bell.net Group Overview We will read and discuss James Walking in Wisdom by Lydia Brownback. This study will begin on January 16 and go until April 24. The book of James is much loved for its wisdom and practical
- [Calendar](https://cbcbrantford.ca/calendar/) - Central's Event Calendar Central Baptist Academy's Event Calendar
- [College and Career Growth Group](https://cbcbrantford.ca/growthgroups/collegeandcareer/) - College & CareerGrowth Group Current study:Philippians Group Details Every Monday;March 28 - June 137:00 - 8:30 PM Location The Chapel(at Central Baptist) Contact Jackson Mitchelljackson_mitchell@outlook.com Group Study Schedule On the first week (March 28th), we'll begin our time together with a meet and greet. Then, we'll study through Philippians over the next ten weeks as
- [RightNow Media](https://cbcbrantford.ca/resources/rightnowmedia/) - One of the ways we want to help everyone in your home grow as disciples of Jesus is to get you connected to some great online video content through RightNow Media. RightNow Media is an online library of Christian Bible study resources for every age. Again, if you are a regular Central Baptist Church Brantford attendee
- [Need Prayer?](https://cbcbrantford.ca/about/needprayer/) - Need prayer? How can we pray for you? A portion of what's called our "Church Covenant" read like this: "We further engage to watch over one another in brotherly love; to remember one another in prayer..." Central Baptist Church Brantford Church Covenant We believe strongly that prayer changes things, that it changes us. However, we
- [Meet Our Pastors](https://cbcbrantford.ca/about/pastors/) - We are pleased to introduce you to our pastors. Each of those on our pastoral team brings differing yet complementary skills and personalities to the team. We are thankful to the Lord for each of these men and their families.
- [Vacation Bible School](https://cbcbrantford.ca/vacation-bible-school/) - This page is about Vacation Bible School.

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- [serving](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/serving/)
- [ministry](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/ministry/)
- [spiritual gifts](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/spiritual-gifts/)
- [love](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/love/)
- [love one another](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/love-one-another/)
- [body of Christ](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/body-of-christ/)
- [Remembrance Day](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/remembrance-day/)
- [following Jesus](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/following-jesus/)
- [idolatry](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/idolatry/)
- [loving God](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/loving-god/)
- [mission](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/mission/)
- [genealogy](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/genealogy/)
- [generations](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/generations/)
- [Jesus Christ](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/jesus-christ/)
- [purpose](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/purpose/)
- [fulfillment](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/fulfillment/)
- [leadership](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/leadership/)
- [service](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/service/)
- [worshipmusic](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/worshipmusic/)
- [singing](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/singing/)
- [truth](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/truth/)
- [Romans](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/romans/)
- [reflection](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/reflection/)
- [comparison](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/comparison/)
- [example](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/example/)
- [child of god](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/child-of-god/)
- [love of god](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/love-of-god/)
- [Song of Solomon](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/song-of-solomon/)
- [evangelism](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/evangelism/)
- [sharethegospel](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/sharethegospel/)
- [community](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/community/)
- [worshipgrowandserve](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/worshipgrowandserve/)
- [pleasegod](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/pleasegod/)
- [liveforchrist](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/liveforchrist/)
- [glorifygod](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/glorifygod/)
- [armourofgod](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/armourofgod/)
- [distractions](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/distractions/)
- [focus](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/focus/)
- [men](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/men/)
- [encouragement](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/encouragement/)
- [hope](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/hope/)
- [eternity](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/eternity/)
- [thingsabove](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/thingsabove/)
- [despair](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/despair/)
- [churchfamily](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/churchfamily/)
- [spiritualgifts](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/spiritualgifts/)
- [gospel](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/gospel/)
- [anger](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/anger/)
- [devotional](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/devotional/)
- [faith](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/faith/)
- [gideon](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/gideon/)
- [youth](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/youth/)
- [seniors](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/seniors/)
- [biblical counselling](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/biblical-counselling/)
- [bible](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/bible/)
- [worry](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/worry/)
- [anxiety](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/anxiety/)
- [freedom](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/freedom/)
- [victory](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/victory/)
- [oneway](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/oneway/)
- [theway](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/theway/)
- [thelife](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/thelife/)
- [decide](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/decide/)
- [christianeducation](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/christianeducation/)
- [CentralBaptistAcademy](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/centralbaptistacademy/)
- [ChristianSchool](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/christianschool/)
- [PrivateSchool](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/privateschool/)
- [friendship](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/friendship/)
- [quiettime](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/quiettime/)
- [timespent](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/timespent/)
- [qualitytime](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/qualitytime/)
- [relationship](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/relationship/)
- [salvation](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/salvation/)
- [Jesus](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/jesus/)
- [deathandlife](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/deathandlife/)
- [strength](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/strength/)
- [weakness](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/weakness/)
- [sanctification](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/sanctification/)
- [work](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/work/)
- [injury](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/injury/)
- [recovery](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/recovery/)
- [patience](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/patience/)
- [preacher](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/preacher/)
- [conversion](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/conversion/)
- [transition](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/transition/)
- [promisedland](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/promisedland/)
- [wilderness](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/wilderness/)
- [intotheunknown](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/intotheunknown/)
- [politics](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/politics/)
- [religion](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/religion/)
- [society](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/society/)
- [currentevents](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/currentevents/)
- [wolvesandsheep](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/wolvesandsheep/)
- [sacrificiallamb](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/sacrificiallamb/)
- [magictrick](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/magictrick/)
- [posttruth](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/posttruth/)
- [whatistruth](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/whatistruth/)
- [battleforyourmind](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/battleforyourmind/)
- [replacenotstop](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/replacenotstop/)
- [thoughtschangeactions](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/thoughtschangeactions/)
- [changedbehaviour](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/changedbehaviour/)
- [putoffputon](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/putoffputon/)
- [memorizescripture](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/memorizescripture/)
- [suffering](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/suffering/)
- [readyourbible](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/readyourbible/)
- [studytheword](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/studytheword/)
- [trialsinthislife](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/trialsinthislife/)
- [focusongod](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/focusongod/)
- [Ephesians](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/ephesians/)
- [fallenworld](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/fallenworld/)
- [heavenisourhome](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/heavenisourhome/)
- [sickness](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/sickness/)
- [graceinweakness](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/graceinweakness/)
- [brokenworld](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/brokenworld/)
- [volunteer](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/volunteer/)
- [spiritualgiftsquiz](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/spiritualgiftsquiz/)
- [grace](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/grace/)
- [mercy](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/mercy/)
- [faithfulness](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/faithfulness/)
- [heavenlyfather](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/heavenlyfather/)
- [godthefather](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/godthefather/)
- [meaning](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/meaning/)
- [moms](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/moms/)
- [growthgroup](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/growthgroup/)
- [biblestudy](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/biblestudy/)
- [exodus](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/exodus/)
- [praise&worship](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/praiseworship/)
- [musicalevent](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/musicalevent/)
- [survey](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/survey/)
- [serve](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/serve/)
- [childrensministry](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/childrensministry/)
- [countdown](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/countdown/)
- [highfive](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/highfive/)
- [connectionopportunity](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/connectionopportunity/)
- [youthgroup](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/youthgroup/)
- [socialevent](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/socialevent/)
- [kidsclub](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/kidsclub/)
- [pioneers](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/pioneers/)
- [pioneerclubs](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/pioneerclubs/)
- [MAJORS](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/majors/)
- [teachers](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/teachers/)
- [kindness](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/kindness/)
- [anniversary](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/anniversary/)
- [bibleconference](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/bibleconference/)
- [eveningservice](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/eveningservice/)
- [israel](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/israel/)
- [slowdown](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/slowdown/)
- [be still](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/be-still/)
- [holdiays](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/holdiays/)
- [rulers](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/rulers/)
- [promiesesofGod](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/promiesesofgod/)
- [practicingchristian](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/practicingchristian/)
- [babyshower](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/babyshower/)
- [joy](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/joy/)
- [holidays](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/holidays/)
- [tellthetruth](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/tellthetruth/)
- [oldmanvsnewman](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/oldmanvsnewman/)
- [helpingthoseinneed](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/helpingthoseinneed/)
- [familyevent](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/familyevent/)
- [games](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/games/)
- [Christmasparty](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/christmasparty/)
- [debt](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/debt/)
- [financialhelp](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/financialhelp/)
- [spiritualhelp](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/spiritualhelp/)
- [newyear](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/newyear/)
- [newyou](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/newyou/)
- [resolutions](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/resolutions/)
- [christmasconcert](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/christmasconcert/)
- [adoration](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/adoration/)
- [MAJORS55+](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/majors55/)
- [sleep](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/sleep/)
- [awake](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/awake/)
- [chores](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/chores/)
- [attitude](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/attitude/)
- [fruitofthespirit](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/fruitofthespirit/)
- [joyful](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/joyful/)
- [forever](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/forever/)
- [missions](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/missions/)
- [conference](https://cbcbrantford.ca/tag/conference/)

## Pattern Type

- [pattern](https://cbcbrantford.ca/?coblocks_pattern_type=pattern)

## Pattern Category

- [gallery](https://cbcbrantford.ca/?coblocks_pattern_category=gallery)
- [buttons](https://cbcbrantford.ca/?coblocks_pattern_category=buttons)
- [header](https://cbcbrantford.ca/?coblocks_pattern_category=header)