Come explore the nature of God in a week full of fun. Our annual VBS will start on Monday, July 20th at 6pm for elementary age students. Come make friends and learn about God's creations. On Sunday, July 26th, we will have our children's service when our VBS kids showcase what they have learned to the congregation. We will have an outdoor picnic following the service so dress casually. For more information, email vbs@cbc-abe.org.

CBC kids, it's been a hot summer. Come to church in your play clothes on Aug. 9th and stay after service for a turn on the slip and slide. Bring a towel!

We will have an ABW meeting on Aug. 23rd after service. Join us on Wed. Aug. 26th for dinner as we welcome Melney Reich (ABW) and Lislie Turley (Missionary) to CBC. All CBC women are invited to attend.

Our Christian Education Department is encouraging our kids from kindergarten to high school to read this summer. Any student can earn a FREE pizza from Sal's Pizza. Don't have a book? You're in luck, we have an extensive library filled with books to read. Check it out Aug. 2nd after service at our Library Bash.

The Reading Baptist Association (RBA) is organizing a Mission Project to Honduras in January 2027 The RBA's newest congregation, First Spanish Baptist Church of Allentown, has been ministering to the community in Honduras at Casa Esperanza (House of Hope). While a school is currently in operation, more space is needed to accommodate more children. The goal of the RBA Trip is to add two new classrooms. All RBA churches are invited to support this effort through: · Send

We are preparing for the cold months by making quilts for the Allentown warming station. We welcome volunteers! Can't sew? You can still "sow" God's love by helping us to iron and cut. We would love to have you join us.

Dear Beloved CBC Family and Friends, As we step into this New Year together, my heart is full of gratitude for each of you and great expectation for what God desires to do among us. A new year invites us not only to set goals, but to be INTENTIONAL—especially about our relationships with God and with one another. In a world that often pulls us toward isolation and distraction, the Holy Spirit calls us deeper into genuine connection, forgiveness, encouragement, and love.

Daily, we will post shorts from Sunday's sermon on TikTok. If you have an account, follow us!