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Chinese Baptist Church |
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The Caring Ministry began on November 4, 1995 to establish lines of communication for persons who are in need of prayer, encouragement, support, resources, etc. and to find ways to show our love and concern through the power of the Holy Spirit. For more information, click here.
The Children's Ministries of Chinese Baptist Church seeks to provide ways for children to learn how to put Christ first in their lives. Through various programs, we seek to minister to children of all ages. Children are God's precious gifts to us and we treasure them. We have allocated nearly one-half of our 46,000 sq. ft. Education Building for ministry to children.
Nursery (0-2 years)
The nursery is divided into three separate areas: Cradle Rollers (birth-9 months), Toddlers (10-23 months), and 2-3 years old. Children are cared for and taught by adults who share God's love through activities, songs, and play. Snacks and drinks are also provided.
Children (3-11 years)
During our 9:15 worship service, we have separate Children's worship for
both Preschoolers and Elementary-aged. At both of the Children's worships,
they praise God through music, Scripture lessons, activities, and prayer.
At 11:00, after Children's worship, there are Sunday school classes for each
grade level. We provide a fun and exciting environment to learn about
Biblical principles through activities, stories, and interaction with other
children.
AWANA - "Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed"
CBC also welcomes children to participate in this international
Bible Club Ministry. AWANA is open to all children from kindergarten through
5th grade. Every Friday evening, during the school year (September to May),
meetings are held in our Family Life Center (gym) from 7:45 - 9:30 pm. The
AWANA program is a balance of learning and fun which includes games, Bible study,
singing, and fellowship. AWANA Clubbers learn to memorize and understand Bible
verses. Those who participate also have the opportunity to earn achievement
awards as they progress through each year. Everyone participates
in a high-energy game time and monthly dessert fellowship.
Come join in AWANA and see what the excitement is all about!
If you have questions about any of these programs, please contact:
Helen Gee (Children's Ministries): 713-461-0963
Raymond Louie (AWANA): 713-461-0963
Our college ministry seeks to help students in their relationship
with God, as they face the rigors of college life. It is our aim to provide
a challenging and spiritually motivating atmosphere in which the particular needs
of our college-aged students are addressed.
Sunday School
A College Class is held every Sunday at 11 a.m. The class is taught by
capable teachers who speak on relevant issues and show how God's truth can be applied
in each student's life and on his or her respective campus.
Other Activities
Various large group activities are held to promote fellowship and unity.
Previous activities have included game nights, Super Bowl parties, and overnight
trips.
If you have any questions about any of these programs, please contact
the Church office at 713-461-0963
Music plays a vital role in CBC through our worship services,
training programs and special events. We have various choirs, praise teams,
and instrumental ensembles included in this ministry. Music outreach is
accomplished through short-term music mission trips to neighboring cities and
countries.
Adult Choirs
We have both English-speaking and Chinese-speaking choirs that sing during our Sunday Worship Services. The English Worship Choir rehearses on Wednesday nights from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. The Chinese Choir also meets on Wednesday nights from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Children Choirs
For our younger attendees, we have 3 children choirs separated by age group. These choirs are: Music Time (4-5 year olds), Music Makers (1st-3rd grade), and Young Musicians (4th-5th grade). These groups meet on Sunday afternoons from 12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. The choirs are led by capable, loving adults and sing during our Sunday Worship Services at various times of the year.
Worship Teams
Various praise teams are formed to help lead worship during worship and other church events. Musicians and vocalists are invited to be part of a team which serves in either the English or Chinese worship services. Practices are held on a weekly basis at different times depending on which service in which the team will participate.
Instrumental Ensembles
We have various instrumental ensembles (handbells, choir chimes, string, brass, etc.) which minister to us at various special events. These ensembles usually form only for these events and as such do not meet on a regular basis. Choir-Chime Ensemble is the exception. A group of Middle-Schoolers rehearse on Sunday afternoons.
If you have any questions about any of these programs, please contact the Church office.
Rainbow Fellowship Scheduled Activities:
All meetings begin at 10:00 am in the church's FLC. Please check with the Church office as to the specific dates of these meetings. Catered lunch will be served.
Meetings are open to all adults, ages 18 years and older.
Begining on Jan. 1, 2008, FREE LUNCH will be provided for the senior in his/her birth month!
| Thursday, August 14, 2008
10 am - 12 pm |
Rainbow Fellowship
Subject: Fall Prevention and Balance Speaker: Ms. Teresa Spellman, P.T., Director, Gentiva Safe Strides Box lunches will be provided at $4.00 each |
| Thursday, September 11, 2008
10 am - 12 pm |
Rainbow Fellowship
Subject: Healthy Eyes Speaker: Dr. Richard W. Yee, Professor of Opthalmology & Visual Science Box lunches will be provided at $4.00 each |
| Thursday, September 25, 2008
10 am - 12 pm |
Rainbow Fellowship
Subject: Foot Care Speaker: Dr. Simon Pan, Foot Specialist Box lunches will be provided at $4.00 each |
Senior Adults are an important people group at CBC. Our
Rainbow Ministry seeks to meet the needs of those who fall into this category.
Sunday School
Various Sunday School classes are offered for this age group. We offer
classes both in English and Chinese, taught by caring teachers. For more
information about any of these classes, please contact the church office.
Fellowship Activities and Other Activities
On the second and fourth Thursday of every month at 10 AM in the Family Life Center (FLC), both
Chinese-speaking and English-speaking seniors gather at church for a time of singing,
Bible study, and informative sessions. Topics cover spiritual growth, health-related
issues, and other practical subjects pertinent to this group. During the summer months
of June-August, Rainbow Fellowship meets once per month (the 2nd Thursday of the month).
Our seniors are a fun-loving group who like to go out and explore new things. Periodic one-day trips
and longer trips are planned throughout the year. Past trips have included Brenham to
visit the Blue Bell Ice Cream Factory, Galveston, and the Forbidden Gardens in Katy,
Texas. Longer trips have been taken to places such as Chicago and the New England
area.
If you have any questions about any of these programs, please contact the Church
Office at 713-461-0963
M.O.S.A.I.C. (the Ministry of Single Adults in Christ) is the
name given to CBC's Singles ministry. Just as a mosaic is composed of individual
pieces combined to form an image, so our Singles ministry is composed of individuals
combined to reflect the image of Christ. Schedule
of upcoming MOSAIC activities.
Crossroads is a group at
CBC for the single adult, male or female, who is 35 or more years old, with a wealth
of life experiences to share. See the Schedule of upcoming
Crossroads activities. For more information, go to the Crossroads Web Site,
Sunday School
The Career (Singles) classes meets every Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Topics of
interest are covered and the class seeks to help the student apply Biblical teaching
into his/her life.
Crossroads class is available for anyone 35 years and older seeking study and
fellowship. The class meets every Sunday at 11:00 a.m.
Bible Studies
Various groups of Singles meet together for Bible study on a regular basis.
There are small group Bible studies, ranging from those for people who are just
investigating Christianity to ones for singles who desire an in-depth Bible study.
Fellowship Activities
A monthly large group activity is held to promote fellowship and service among
our members, as well as with other groups. Types of activities have included
game nights, volunteering at the Houston International Festival, Christmas caroling,
and crawfish parties.
If you have any questions about any of these programs, please contact the Church
Office at 713-461-0963
http://www.cbchouston.org/~crossroads/crossroadspage.html
This ministry focuses on the needs of families. Some of the
issues that this group addresses are: balancing family life, child development
(intellectual, spiritual, social, and emotional), spiritual training, and maintaining
a strong marriage amidst the many family responsibilities.
Sunday School
At 11:00 am on Sunday morning, there is a "Young Families" class for those families
whose children are not yet in elementary school. A second class called "Family
Matters" is for those families whose children are in elementary school and older.
Capable teachers, who are themselves parents, lead the class in discussion and sharing.
Fellowship and Small Group Bible Studies
A monthly large group activity is held to promote fellowship among our members
as well as with other groups. Regular meetings are planned between the two Sunday
School classes, as well as with the Young Married's class. Recent activities have
included a crawfish boil, gym night, and a parent's night out.
Due to the variety of different needs and time limitation, small groups are
developing based on individual needs. Some small groups have already been formed,
and others are encouraged to to formed. Please contact one of the persons listed
below if you would like to be part of a small group Bible Study.
During the Sunday School time, the teachers lead the class in choosing curriculum, and in facilitating discussion and sharing. At times, the class may combine with other classes for certain sessions, or split up into men's and women's groups to focus on gender-specific topics. In the past, this class studied Parenting by Grace, Couples in the Bible, and Step by Step Through the Old Testament. This class also has a strong prayer group, as prayer requests and needs relative to this class and CBC in general are shared and acted upon every week.
Fellowship Activities
This ministry group plans fellowships throughout with year, with certain events targeted as combined fellowships between the Family Matters and Young Marrieds classes to promote more global fellowship and interaction between the groups. Periodic Meetings are held between these Sunday School classes to plan such events, and to define and implement strategy to ease the transition from one class to the next. The fellowships are intended to foster and strengthen friendships and personal relationships between the parents, and to provide a nurturing environment for the children to develop spiritually, emotionally, and physically among and between themselves. Recent activities have included a picnic, Children's Museum trip, an Easter Party/Egg Hunt, a swimming party, a Christmas party, and a parent's night out. These fellowships also seek to emphasize the importance of recognizing and sharing God's blessings through service-related projects.
If you have questions about this ministry, please contact Gary and Cathy Sham, via the CBC Office at 713-461-0963.
This ministry focuses on the needs of families with children
in grade school and older. Through the study of God's Word and the encouragement
of those involved, the ministry seeks to build strong families that will establish a
heritage that will extend for many generations. Family matters such as dealing
with stress, child rearing, spiritual training, building strong marriages are
dealt with in terms of God's perspective.
Sunday School
The Sunday School hour is the focus of this ministry. Class discussion is
encouraged. Some of the topics in the past were: Proverbs-Wisdom for the Family,
Heritage Builders-Money Matters, Heritage Builders-Family Values, Refreshing Your
Marriage, Grade School Issues-A Teachers' Perspective, and Survivor-Dealing
with the Teen Years.
Other Activities
Fellowship activities and service projects are planned throughout the year.
In the past, fellowship activities have included crabbing/beach outing, picnics,
a fish fry and a couples night out. Service projects included landscaping at Boys
and Girls Country and re-striping the church parking lot.
For more information contact David Lee through the church at 713-461-0963.
CBC's Young Marrieds' Program provides opportunities for engaged and
recently married couples to 1) build a loving and growing God-centered relationship
with each other, 2) deepen their relationship with God, and 3) encourage each other
through fellowship.
Sunday School and Fellowship Activities
Every Sunday morning at 11:00 a.m., we have a Young Marrieds Class, which focuses
on meeting marriage relational needs and Biblical principles related to such.
A bi-monthly large group activity is held to promote fellowship among our members
as well as with other groups. Types of activities have included bowling, game
nights, crabbing, and theme dinners.
CBC YOUTH MINISTRY -- Winter 2008
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REACH our peers and the world with the Gospel
of Jesus Christ
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SCHOOL (Grades 6-8)
ACCESS - Fridays, 7:30-9:30 in the Library (Education Building, 2nd Floor). At Access, students have the opportunity to have ACCESS to other middle schoolers and have ACCESS to God. This is a fun, relaxed time of games, music, and Bible study just for middle schoolers! A great place to invite friends. SUNDAY SCHOOL - Separate classes for 6th, 7th and 8th graders meets at 11:00 am. HIGH SCHOOL (Grades 9-12)
This group meets in weekly small groups and is open for all High Schoolers whose
hearts beat for God. "In Him we live and move and have our being (Acts 17:28)."
Every other month, there will be:
ELECTIVES - High School students
choose topical courses to take on Sunday mornings, which will rotate quarterly.
Topics include Apologetics/Controversial Issues, Building Blocks, Bible
Study Methods, OT/NT Survey.
| YOUTH PRAISE
- 1st Sundays, 11:00-12:15 in the Library.
Youth Praise is for all students to gather
to worship and hear from God's Word. A great place to invite friends.
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Youth Ministry Steering Team:
Wilson & Trudy Gaw, Linda & James Moy, Arlene Ligh, Adam Lee, Laura Moon and Anh Nguyen
Servant Team:
Jonathan Lau, Jason Louie, Mary Moon, Vincent Lo, Erica Chen, Joseph Kwan, Dorcas Leung,
Thomas Liu, Michael Fan, Chris
Gaw, Michelle Yee
Middle School Ministry:
Adam Lee, Brandon Mei, Randy Gee
High School Ministry:
Arlene Ligh, Amy Chang, Anh Nguyen
Praise Team Helper:
Adam Lee
If you have questions about this ministry, please contact the CBC Office at 713-461-0963.
