Ultimately, life boils down to this one question:

                    Do you know Jesus?

We all wish to be loved and know that our life counts for something. Indeed, you are loved! You are worth more than you will ever know. Jesus loves you. So does your life evidence this? Or does it feel empty deep down inside?

Were you raised with church? Have you given up on the idea of church or Christianity all together? Or have you no idea whatsoever? It does not matter, because God cares for you equally. Today is the day to start all over with Jesus. He is waiting for you. It does not matter what you have done or what you not have done. He desires a relationship with you. The reason you are missing something in your life is that you were made to connect with the One who made you. You see, we all equally need Jesus. For all of us, and for all people at Canyon Creek Baptist Church, and, in fact, for all people the following was true and is true, and is true for you, friend, as well:

   God says in the Bible that He loves you:

         "God so loved the world" (John 3:16)

   We all have sinned, i.e. done wrong by thinking we can live our lives

   just fine without Him:

          "All have sinned . . ." (Rom. 3:23)

   God reached and reaches out to you:

          "He [Jesus] gave His life to free us from every kind of sin, to

           cleanse us, and to make us His very own people. . ." (Tit. 2:14)

   We accept God's forgiveness of sins by believing in Jesus as Lord

   [leader] and Savior [the One who sets us free from our sins]:

          "If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe

           in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be

           saved." (Rom. 10:9)

   We pray/talk to God: You ask God to forgive you of your sins [the

   things you have done wrong in life, including thinking you could live

   life on your own without your Maker] and give yourself to Him. You

   then become His follower:

          Jesus said, "If any want to become my followers, let them deny

          themselves and take up their cross and follow me."

          (Matt. 16:24)

   Tell someone about your awesome decision!

   Need to talk or have questions?

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   Come and visit our church. We care for you.