November 8, 2009 Announcements
The 32nd Pastoral Anniversary Appreciation honoring Rev. & Mrs. B. J. Tatum climaxes November 8 at 5:00 P.M. Our guests are Rev. T. Ray McJunkins and the congregation of Union Baptist Church, Springfield, Illinois.
All Canaanites are asked to get involved in ESP - Encourage, Serve, & Participate in the Pastoral Anniversary Celebration.
Canaan's Administrative Office, Canaan Credit Union, and Canaan Academy will be closed Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
What's the difference between being wise and being a fool? Young people age13-17 will find out from the Teen Ministry's new course of study, "Streetwise," as they explore the books of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes.
Members of the Ushers' Ministry will meet Saturday, November 14, at 10:30 A.M. in the Fellowship Hall.
THE URGENCY OF EVANGELISM. Statistics reveal that approximately 7,200 people die hourly. That is 172,800 daily, 1,209,600 weekly, and 63,072,000 yearly!! It is estimated that only about 10% of the world's population know the Lord. That means approximately 56 million people go to Hell EVERY YEAR!!
The heart of Canaan's ministry is Evangelism and Discipleship! If you have a burden for lost souls, join the Soul Winning Action Team (S.W.A.T.) at 10:30 A.M. each Saturday.
Would you like to help spread the Gospel and good news about Canaan in creative ways? The Canaan Publishing Ministry meets November 21 at 2 P.M., Urbana Free Library Conf. Room.
If you are not currently a member of Canaan Credit Union, we invite you to join the many satisfied persons who are banking at God's House.
Parents, if you are seeking a Christian-based education for your children, Canaan Academy, located at 207 N. Central in Urbana, can help end your search! Enrollment is open for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5. In addition to the core subjects and daily Bible instruction, students are taught Logic and Philosophy. Our students are scoring in the 97th percentile nationwide. Tuition is affordable for the quality education that students receive.
Pastor Tatum's enlightening and expository sermons are telecast each Sunday evening at 6 P.M. on UPTV, Channel 6.
The Health Ministry's First Place 4 Health Christ-centered weight-loss and healthy living program is each Saturday at 9:00 A.M.
The "Fit for Life" African Dance-inspired Aerobics exercise classes are each Saturday at 10:45 A.M. in Canaan Academy's Gym.



