Dear Friends,

What a wonderful weekend we had at CBTS! On Saturday evening we had our "Night of Italy" fundraiser for all the missions we support! A big thank you to Debbie Von Behren and the mission's committee for organizing an amazing evening. Another big thank you to Chef Peter Schmidt, his Sous Chef, Noah Reny and supervisor, Cheri Evans-Schmidt for making some delicious food for all of us to enjoy! There were a lot of people who helped make this evening spectacular, but to Bill and Susan Holzinger (Playing piano and serving our beverages), Marcia Lee, Beth Hand, Marcia Short, Janet Stokoe, Micah and all the youth for serving...THANK YOU! It was a memorable night and I look forward to sharing with you all how much we raised asap.

For the next 5 weeks we have some special things planned for you to grow, to be challenged and to experience Christ this Lenten season. Every Sunday, Pastor Brian leads Bible study before church at 8:30am and then the same one at 11:30am. I encourage you all to attend this during Lent.

Also, every Sunday morning beginning this past Sunday (February 26th) at 8:45am in the Green Room I will be there for anyone who wants to pray. This will be a time to simply...PRAY. It will consist of some guided time, some time to pray together as a group as well as praying alone. Let's make this Lenten season an intentional one of growing closer to the crucified and risen Savior!

Have a safe and blessed week. I look forward to seeing you all this Sunday in worship, or on our YouTube Channel (The Church By The Sea).

In His Grip,
Chris

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