CBC Covid-19 Update

CBC Coronavirus Response

March 13, 2020

Like you, I have been concerned about the coronavirus and have been keeping abreast of the latest developments. While not succumbing to panic, we do want to be wise in our work and focused on our God who is in control. Philippians 4:6 encourages us to “not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” And the promise declared in Psalm 34:4 is timely, “I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.” With new daily disruptions and the spread of the virus, it is certainly a reminder to be diligent, to pray and to be an encouragement to one another.   

As your church staff, we are taking precautions to do our part in keeping everyone healthy and safe. From the CDC, here are a few simple things that you can do to protect yourself and if you are sick, to keep from spreading illness to others. 

            How Can I Protect Myself?

·      *Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

·      *Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

·      *Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.

If You Are Sick, to Keep from Spreading Illness to Others

·      *Stay home when you are sick.

·      *Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.

·      *Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

What We Are Doing at CBC

·      *When we gather for worship and other activities, we are encouraging non-physical ways of greeting one another.

·      *In place of passing an offering plate, worshipers are encouraged to bring their offering to a designated place in the worship center or use our online giving option through our carrollwoodbaptist.org website.

·      *Our staff members have been instructed to stay home if they are sick.

·      *Extra attention will be given to sanitizing frequently touched and used areas.

·      *For persons who are either sick or who feel that it would be best at this time to remain home, we are working on live streaming on Facebook our 10:30 a.m. worship service each Sunday.

Who's Your One?

Heaven rejoices each time even one person comes to know Jesus. Do you have your one person you are focused on reaching? At Carrollwood Baptist Church we have begun praying for our "One's." Who's Your One? If you haven't yet picked up a Bookmark or 30 Day Prayer Guide be sure to pick up a copy this Sunday at the Connection Center. And let us know who's your one.

"Who's Your One?"

Who’s Your One? is a simple way for each of us to effectively pray for and reach out to our friends and neighbors with the Gospel. Who’s Your One? is not about a new plan or method of evangelism but about praying for people and asking God to give us His heart and passion to see others come to know Jesus Christ. J.D. Greear, President of the Southern Baptist Convention writes, “It doesn’t matter how many buildings we construct, churches we plant or sermons we preach if we’re not intent on doing everything so that lost men, women and children will experience the transforming work of God. Without that one thing, we fail.” I am excited about the possibilities of what God could do as we pray for people and seek to invite persons to experience the life-changing power of Jesus Christ. 

This Sunday, March 8^th I’ll present the emphasis and we will distribute "Who’s Your One?" Prayer Guides. The Sundays leading up to Easter will feature special evangelistic messages so now is a great time to pray and to invite people to worship at CBC. 

This Sunday's Beatitude, "Blessed are the persecuted."

Our series on the beatitudes concludes this Sunday, March 1st with the text, "Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 5:10

It's going to be a great day in the Lord! Following the message we will be voting on the Personnel Committee's recommendation to call Matthew Singleton as our Worship Pastor.

Join us at Carrollwood Baptist Church on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Bible study for all ages begins at 9:15 a.m. At CBC all are welcomed!

This Sunday's beatitude, "Blessed Are the Peacemakers"

Our series on the beatitudes continues this Sunday, February 23rd with the text, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God." Matthew 5:9

Join us at Carrollwood Baptist Church on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Bible study for all ages begins at 9:15 a.m. At CBC all are welcomed!

This Sunday's Beatitude, "Blessed are the Pure in Heart"

Our series on the beatitudes continues this Sunday, February 16th with the text, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God." Matthew 5:8

Join us at Carrollwood Baptist Church on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Bible study for all ages begins at 9:15 a.m. At CBC all are welcomed!

The Beatitudes, Matthew 5:7

Our series on the beatitudes continues this Sunday, February 9th with the text, "Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy." Matthew 5:7

Join us at Carrollwood Baptist Church on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Bible study for all ages begins at 9:15 a.m. At CBC all are welcomed!