Events


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March
Tuesday
CBC-Sponsored College Campus Lunches

11:30 am / Houston Christian University

CBC is serving pizza at 11:30 am on Tuesday March 19 at Houston Christian University (formerly, HBU) for the Baptist Student Ministry. Come serve, meet the students and prayerfully engage in gospel conversations. HCU Baptist Student Ministry is located at 7502 Fondren Rd., in the Student Center 2nd Floor. Contact Pastor Oleg Xu for more information.

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March
Wednesday
Young Adult Ministry Weekly Small Group

7:00 - 9:00 pm / Location Varies

YA Small Group has kicked off for the 2023-2024 year! We are excited to share more about our small group and our vision for growing together in God to share the gospel. We will be starting a new series this Fall called Experiencing God for our weekly Small Group. Please let us know your contact info and availability if you will be participating this season. Looking forward to continue growing in Christ as a community! Please fill out the interest form for more details about Weekly Small Group.

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March
Thursday
Rainbow Fellowship “Honoring Our Pioneers” $7.00

10:00 am - 12:00 pm / FLC

Rainbow Fellowship will host “Honoring Our Pioneers” on Thursday March 21 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the FLC. Please come join the celebration of 4 special ladies who have served CBC since 1950’s: Esther Quan, Mary Shem, Ann Leo and Viola Chan. We will hear their journeys and ministries stories. We will also celebrate March and April birthdays. RSVP by March 14 to Josephine Jue or Dorothy Chow. Cost $7/person for lunch box.

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March
Friday
CBC Friday Night Food & Fellowship

6:45 pm / Rooms 159 & 163

If your child is participating in youth or AWANA, please join us Friday nights for fellowship and dinner in Rooms 159 and 163. Food will be served in Room 163 or Office Foyer from 6:45 - 7:30 pm. Afterwards, we will breakout into our respective groups: AWANA in FLC (Kids age 4-5th grade) from 7:30 - 9:15 pm, Youth in Chapel (Middle and High Schoolers) from 7:30 - 9:15 pm, Mandarin Fellowship in Room 163 from 7:30 - 9:00 pm, and English Adults R&R in Room 134 from 7:30 - 9:00 pm for sharing, prayer, and Bible study.

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March
Friday

prayer-weekly (31K)
R&R Friday Night Prayer Fellowship

7:30 pm / Room 134

Friday Night Prayer Group meets weekly on Fridays at 7:30 pm in Room 134 Join us for Friday night prayer fellowship each week as we intentionally rest, recalibrate, and are renewed spiritually in the Lord and together as a church family. Kids attending AWANA or ACCESS are invited for the light dinner at the beginning before going off to their respective fellowships as well (dinner is usually provided at 7:00 pm in Room 163.) Contact Mimi Chew for more information.

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March
Friday
awana (22K)
Awana Ministry Spring Break

7:30 pm / FLC

Awana will resume on March 22. On Good Friday, Awana will not meet on March 29; everyone is encouraged to attend the special Good Friday service @ 7:00 pm. Awana will resume on Friday, April 5.

AWANA Ministry Registration for 2023-2024 is now open. With the $20.00 registration fee, kids will receive the handbook, a drawstring bag and emblems. Council Time, Handbook Time and Game Time begins at 7:30 pm. View Awana Calendar. To register, download the Consent/Medical Form below. Submit the completed form to the AWANA Commander.

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Fridays
7 Stages: Class ID 2.0 Free

7:30 - 9:00 pm / Children's Center (Rm. 211)

The 7 Stages Class, Class ID 2.0, will meet on Friday evenings from 7:30 - 9:00 pm in Room 211 (Children Center), beginning on March 22 through June 7. Due to the Memorial Day weekend holiday, class will not meet on Friday May 24. Dinner will be provided outside Room 163 at 6:45 pm CBC Friday Night Food & Fellowship. All attendees, including babysitters, are encouraged come to the Children Center (Room 211) by 7:10 pm for desserts, announcements and sharing of God’s moments. We are in search of additional babysitters for 7:00 to 9:00 pm (all volunteers should pass background check and pass sexual abuse awareness training). For those who are interested, please contact Lawrence Fan at 832-606-9321 or lfansurf@comcast.net.

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March
Saturday
eastereggs+cross (54K)
Easter Evangelism

9:30 am – 12:30 pm / 2509 Alief-Clodine Rd

Come serve alongside Reach Out to Kids for Easter Evangelism on Saturday, March 23 and March 30 from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm at Alief Amity Park, 2509 Alief-Clodine Rd. You will be trained on the spot in personal gospel sharing using the Wordless book. Many Asian and Hispanic immigrants visit the park. For details contact Pastor Oleg at pastoroleg@cbchouston.org or Aunt Darlene, 281-610-4569.

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March
Saturday
seder (65K)
“Christ in the Passover” Seder Meal $7.00

10:30 am - 12:00 pm / FLC

There will be a Special Presentation by Jews for Jesus “Christ in the Passover” Seder Meal on Saturday, March 23 from 10:30 am - 12.00 pm, hosted by Boomers and Bereans Sunday School class. All church members and friends are welcome. Please RSVP by March 17 to Gene Woo at geneywoo1@gmail.com or church office at ashleyl@cbchouston.org. The lunch will cost $7.00 per person. And at the end of the event, there will be plant exchange between the participants.

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March
Sunday
Kids Ministry

 Children Resurrection Program on Sunday, March 31 immediately after the Joint Easter Service. The special program and egg hunt will be located in the outdoor atrium between Education Building and the FLC. More info

  Child Dedication: Child dedication is for families who would like to dedicate their young child to the Lord, commit themselves to raise their precious little one up in the way of our Lord, and for the church family to love and support them along this journey. Please register to attend one of our required sessions prior to the dedication.

  Child Baptism: Baptism is an important step of obedience on the journey with Jesus as the child identifies him/herself with the death and resurrection of Christ, and shares his/her desire to follow Jesus with family and friends, and the church family. Please register for the Next Step.

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March
Sunday

12:15 pm / Kitchen

The upcoming groups serving are:
March 24: Married I & II and Mandarin
March 31 Easter Sunday Special Luncheon: Youth, Young Adults (College/ Career)
Each group is asked to provide 3-4 helpers (including 1-2 to wash dishes). If you’d like to make a donation to support our kitchen, please drop it off on Sunday at the serving line! Thank you for your support! Everyone is encouraged to be a part of the regional prayer gathering. Everyone is encouraged

24

March
Sunday
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Annie Armstrong Easter Offertory

Leading up to Easter Sunday, CBC will be collecting funds to go towards missions in North America through the Annie Armstrong Easter Offertory. Please pick up a special envelope at the offertory boxes located around church on Sundays or donate online.

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March
Friday
Church Office Closed for Good Friday

Due to Observance of Good Friday, the CBC Office will be closed on Friday, March 29. Good Friday Worship Service will be available at 7:00 pm. On Sunday, September 12, a Joint Worship Service for all 3 congregations will be from 10:00 - 11:30 am in the Sanctuary.On Sunday, September 12, a Joint Worship Service for all 3 congregations will be from 10:00 - 11:30 am in the Sanctuary.

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March
Friday
Good Friday Service

7:00 - 8:00 pm / Sanctuary

Join us for Good Friday Service, on Friday, March 29 from 7:00 - 8:00 pm in the Sanctuary (English congregation) as we remember and reflect upon the Lord Jesus’ road to Calvary. Mandarin & Cantonese congregations will meet together in the Chapel. Everyone is encouraged to stay after service to help set up tables and chairs for Easter Sunday Luncheon in the FLC.

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March
Sunday
Resurrection Sunday

10:00 am / Sanctuary

Our Easter Sunday Joint Service will be on Sunday, March 31 at 10:00 am. Let us worship and celebrate our Risen King together! Baptismal service will take place during the service. Please contact the pastoral staff if interested in getting baptized. There will be a special program for children immediately after the joint service in the outdoor atrium between the Education Building and the FLC. More details to come.

Special Annie Armstrong Easter Offertory envelopes will be available at the church offertory boxes on March 31. Donations go towards advancing God’s kingdom through missions in North America. Read about Annie Armstrong Mission.

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March
Sunday
Kids’ Special Easter Program and Egg Hunt

11:30 am - 12:30 pm / CBC Atrium

Resurrection Sunday Children’s Program and Egg Hunt will be on Sunday, March 31, immediately after combined Easter Service in the grassy Atrium (between the Education Building and the FLC) from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm. Kids from Preschool to 5th grade are welcome. Please see the flyers (coming later) for more information! We encourage all CBC members to donate plastic eggs, filled with hard candy (please NO chocolate candy) in the box in front of CBC office by March 24. We greatly appreciate any donations.

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April
Monday
Rainbow Day Trip $2.00

8:00 am - 5:00 pm / Chappell Hill & Brenham, TX

Rainbow Fellowship will journey on a wildflower sightseeing trip through Washington on the Brazos, Chappell Hill, Independence and Brenham. Pick up some sweets while at the Chappel Hill Bakery or delicious sausage at the Chappell Hill Sausage Co. Be sure to get some photos when we stop at the Brenham Town Square. Enjoy lunch on your own at Must Be Heaven Sandwich Shoppe and shopping while in Brenham, with a stopover at Blue Bell Creamery. Cost: $2.00 for bus driver. No more openings at this time.

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April
Sunday
Communion Sunday

10:00 am / Sanctuary

We will be holding our monthly communion. During the worship service, the pastor will give instructions to break the bread and give/serve to other family members, etc. Upon arrival for English or Cantonese worship, please pick up the sealed Lord's Supper packets at the foyer desk, before entering the Sanctuary and discard the empty packet when you leave. This practice will continue until the Virus Task Force permits resumption to using serving trays. To participate at home, you will need to secure communion bread and cup (grape juice).

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April
Saturday
breakfast (59K)
Men’s Breakfast

8:30 - 9:30 am / FLC

Men’s Breakfast event will be on Saturday, April 6 from 8:30 - 9:30 am in the FLC. Join us for men’s fellowship, devotional and prayer time together. Breakfast will be provided. RSVP to Pastor Oleg at pastoroleg@cbchouston.org or CBC office at ashleyL@cbchouston.org. Everyone is encouraged to be a part of the regional prayer gathering.

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April
Sunday
prayermeeting (22K)
Church-wide Prayer Gathering

12:30 - 1:00 pm / Sanctuary

Come pray with and for the church as a family. Please join us to pray together as a church for the unity, vision, and direction of our ministries. Beginning March 3, our church-wide prayer meeting is on the 1st Sunday of the month from 12:30 - 1:00 pm in the Sanctuary. Everyone is encouraged to be a part of the regional prayer gathering. Everyone is encouraged to be a part of the regional prayer gathering.

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April
Sunday
spaghetti (60K)
Youth Spaghetti Luncheon

12:30 - 1:30 pm / FLC

Spaghetti Luncheon, sponsored by the Youth Ministry, will be on Sunday, April 14. Please come and enjoy a spaghetti lunch in the FLC, served by the youth group. There is no cost, but we will accept donations labeled, "Youth Spaghetti Luncheon". We will also have a free bake sale competition to find the best of the best bakers in the house.

5

May
Sunday
lightbulb (42K)
Church-wide Ministry Fair

1:00 - 3:00 pm / FLC

Please save the date Church Wide Ministry Fair on Sunday, May 5 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm in the FLC. More details to follow. Everyone is encouraged to be a part of the regional prayer gathering. Everyone is encouraged to be a part of the regional prayer gathering.Everyone is encouraged to be a part of the regional prayer gathering. Everyone is encouraged to be a part of the regional prayer gathering.

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May
Saturday
[Un]Apologetic Evangelism Conference $25-$45

8:00 am - 5:30 pm / CBC

Texas Baptists Center for Church Health will host the [Un]Apologetics Evangelism Conference on Saturday, May 18 from 8:00 am - 5:30 pm at Chinese Baptist Church. There will be speakers and breakout sessions, fellowship and discussions on relevant topics (TBA). Cost for students/adults are $25/$35/person before May 4 (early bird registration); $35/$45 after May 5. Lunch is free with early bird registration. More information on the flyer or visit texasapologetics.org below. Scan the QR code to visit texasapologics.org. More information to come; registration is now open.

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Sundays
CBC Children's Choir Summer Program

1:30 - 3:00 pm / Chapel

CBC Children’s Choir 2024 Summer Program will be held on Sundays afternoon, June 9 - August 4. All children, ages 5 to 15 years, are invited to participate. Class time will be every Sunday from 1:30 - 3:00 pm (include practice and storytelling) in the CBC Chapel. Please contact the CBC office at 713-461-0963 for more information.

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July
Mon-Fri
vbc (32K)
Vacation Bible Camp (VBC)

Vacation Bible Camp (VBC) is a fun-filled summer week-long program for CBC to connect with the children and families in the communities. VBC is an evangelism tool to welcome children exploring the gospel message through games, snacks, crafts, music, and of course, Bible lessons. We invite you to sign up to serve alongside and/or invite families with children ages 4 years old through 5th grade to VBC this July 8-12, 2024 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please contact Alice Fan (fanawy@comcast.net) or Connie Lee (connie@davidmleepc.com) for more details.

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September
Thurs-Mon
marinerseas (72K)
Cantonese Retreat 2024

Cantonese Cruise Retreat will be from September 12 - 16, 2024 (Thursday afternoon to Monday morning). Anyone who is interested and able to speak Cantonese is invited join this retreat. See below for more details or contact Nancy Lo at funancy66lo@yahoo.com. Everyone is encouraged to be a part of the regional prayer gathering. Everyone is encouraged to be a part of the regional prayer gathering.


Mission Trips 2024

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June
Mon-Fri
arizona (74K)
Arizona Mission Trip $500

June 3-7, 2024 / Tucson, AZ

We will serve at Green Valley Baptist Church and two church plants with Johnny Jones in Southern Arizona on June 3 - 7, 2024. Join us in prayer for them to minister well to those they meet. We will partner with the Director of Missions for Catalina Baptist Association of the Arizona Baptist Convention, John Guillot. The missions team will provide VBS, evangelism and visitations, partnering with local Native American and/or Hispanic church(es). Daytime VBS outreaches will be at Green Valley Baptist Church. Late afternoons and evenings, we will assist in church planting. Open to active CBC members. For questions, contact Pastor Oleg at pastoroleg@cbchouston.org. If you want to support this mission, please Give Online or note “Arizona” on your check.

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Taiwan Short-Term Mission Trip

Pastor Oleg will be leading a second team to Taiwan to teach English and share the gospel at Camp Joyful Hope this coming summer! Dates of the trip are: June 29 - July 5, 2024. They will be partnering with several local churches and other international volunteer groups to lead the camp, perform visitations, conduct seminars, and prayer-walk the neighboring areas. Cost: approimately $2400 (airline ticket, registration cost, housing) Registration Deadline: February 11, 2024. Fill out the interest form for more details. If you want to support this mission, please Give Online or note “Taiwan” on your check.

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July
Mon-Sun
Cambodia Mission Trip Support

CBC is sending a team to Cambodia in the summer, from July 1-7, to work with an anti-trafficking ministry in Phnom Penh. This ministry provides rehabilitation and healing for rescued girls and also builds schools for girls to demonstrate the biblical value of how equally precious girls are to God as boys. Our team of 8 women from Houston will be working with the rescued girls to show them they are not forgotten and there is a God who loves them.

If you feel led to support this mission, please fill out a regular offering envelope and write "Cambodia Mission Trip" on the memo line or donate online and select the Cambodia Mission fund. Anything we raise above our trip expenses will be donated to the ministry, which is dependent on private donations to keep their homes for rescued girls and schools operating. For more information, please contact team lead Catherine Yen.

https://www.cbchouston.org