2025 Monthly Recap

(we are grateful to Joyce Beales who is now in her 7th year of writing ministry recaps!)

January

 January was a month of fresh starts and new opportunities, setting the tone for the year ahead. The beginning of the month was filled with energy and promise along with the first significant snow and frigid temperatures in single digits. Now, as we head into February, temperatures are inching up and 40-something is beginning to feel like a heat wave! Despite the cold, here at CBC there’s always a warm welcome to the many activities. As we wrap up the month, it's a great moment to reflect on what was accomplished and how we can carry that momentum into the months ahead.

Small groups are up and running again with an assortment from which to choose. For individuals who want to get a handle on their finances, Financial Peace, led by Skip and Lou Price, was a good choice.  FP is a common-sense approach that helps participants learn to budget, pay off debt and make your money work for you. In addition, Donna Bates also introduced us to Frugal February near the end of the month. It’s a fun and creative way to become more aware of how you spend your money, become more fiscally responsible, and share information on financial stewardship as it relates to Kingdom work.

Before We Worship is another new group centered around preparing our hearts for worship and is led by Lindsay Dean. This is a time to focus attention on the Lord and pray together over the Sunday morning ministries before worship begins. If this appeals to you, feel free to contact Lindsay for additional information.

Want to get to know your church family better? Spring dinner groups are returning, and you can still sign up through February 2. What an informal way to make new friends!  The groups meet once per month for three to four months and usually have 10-12 participants per group. For more information, contact Ann Lucas or send an email to office@culpeperbaptist.org to get your name in the hat!

Our worship team held their winter kickoff near the end of the month for folks who serve or are interested in serving with one of our music ensembles, serving with the audio-visual team, or leading in prayer/responsive readings, etc. It was a very relaxed evening of fellowship, music, and dinner.

The Culpeper Winter Heat Shelter opened its doors in November to provide safe, warm overnight sleeping accommodations and hot meals for homeless individuals and families in need. CBC’s week to serve rolled around in mid-January, and we had volunteers of all ages to help with meals and visit with our friends at the shelter. A BIG Thank You to everyone for taking time to help!

Near the end of the month, we partnered with Emerald Hill Elementary School to collect travel-size personal hygiene products for 4th and 5th graders to support the hygiene education effort and promote awareness. It's so important to teach young students about personal care and hygiene, and providing the necessary products is a big step toward that goal. 

It sounds as if February is shaping up to be a vibrant month full of exciting opportunities! The Bible study on the Gospel of John, led by Pastor Dan, sounds like a great opportunity for spiritual growth, and the women’s brunch on February 8th will surely be a wonderful time to connect with others. It’s also exciting to hear about the new children's choir—such a great initiative for young ones! And of course, the Culpeper Concert Series launch in March with the Davin-Levin Duo promises to be a captivating performance. Visit our website often for further details as well as all the ‘family’ news! Until next month, stay well. 

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