"In all things give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you" (I Thessalonians 5:18).  Thanksgiving for the Christian is not an event; it is part of God's will for our lives.

"Come, ye Thankful People." Thanksgiving Service will be held Thursday, November 26, 2009, at 10 A.M.  God is the Source of all our blessings; let us give thanks to the Giver of all good things.

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, the Church Office and Canaan Credit Union will be closed Thursday, November 26.

NOTE: There will be no Wednesday night service November 25.

Great Job! We applaud Canaan's Cub Scout Pack 402 for their Service Project last Saturday, November 14. The Scouts raked and bagged leaves at the chartered organization - Canaan Baptist Church.

Wrap Up the Holidays with a loan from Canaan Credit Union!  Loan Sale ends December 31, 2009.  Some restrictions may apply.  For more information, call 367-2158, or stop by the office at 404 W. Main, Urbana.

The Fellowship Baptist District Association will convene next Sunday, November 29, at Pilgrim Baptist Church in Champaign.

The last Communion & Baptism of the year will be observed December 4, at the 6:00 P.M. Vesper Hour.  All Christians are obligated to partake of the Lord's Supper.

The annual performance of Handel's "Messiah" will be held at Canaan Baptist Church on December 13 at 6 P.M.  All proceeds will benefit Canaan Academy's Scholarship Fund.

The Youth Department's   Annual Christmas Program will be held December 20 at the 6 P.M. Vesper Hour.

Christmas Sunrise Service will be held December 25 at 6 A.M. Watchmeeting Service will be held December 31 at 10:00 P.M

What's the difference between being wise and being a fool?  Young people age13-17 are discovering insightful answers from the Teen Ministry's new course of study, "Streetwise," as they explore the books of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes.

All persons who pledged in the DARE TO TRUST GOD! Campaign are asked to honor their Pledge.  Giving based on Reason takes no faith.  Reason simply asks, "What can I afford?"  Giving based on Revelation requires faith. Revelation giving asks, "Am I willing to trust God?"  ALL RESOURCES ARE AT GOD'S DISPOSAL.

We thank God for those who are offering unto the Lord a sacrificial pledge of $250 per month over and above their tithes for 12 months (March 2009 through February 2010.)

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, we invite you to join the Soul Winning Action Team (S.W.A.T.) at 10:30 A.M. each Saturday.

We are praying for the sick and shut-in everywhere.  Special prayer is asked for Davina Warren. God is a Healer and He DOES answer prayer.