JANUARY 23, 2008
THE E-NEWSLETTER OF CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
**WORTH READING**
“The Reason for God”, by Timothy Keller
Reviewed by Tom Stein
I have never taken the risk before, but I would like to recommend a book to you that I have not read!
I just received a copy of this book, which is scheduled to be published in February. Tim Keller is the Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church, New York City, and is one of the most respected thinkers and leaders in our own denomination, the Presbyterian Church in America.
This book is subtitled, “Belief in An Age of Skepticism,” and is designed to explain how Christianity is a rational faith.
If you haven’t noticed, the atheists are on the warpath. They are now arguing that Christianity is both irrational and harmful.
Tim Keller has a gift for answering Christianity’s critics and articulating the truths of our faith in a kind but persuasive way. I am confident he will do it again with this book.
I plan to read this soon. I encourage you to do the same!
**UPCOMING EVENTS**
* Ohio Valley Presbytery Men’s Retreat - February 1-2 at Hueston Woods. Sign up at ovpretreats.com.
* CPC Family Gathering, Sunday, February 10, 5:30 PM. This is not just for families. It is for our portion of the family of God!
**PRAY**
* For the persecuted church: Pray for Christians in Jijiga, Ethiopia, who have been the target of several recent attacks by Muslims who want to drive all Christians out of the region.
* For CPC teens and adults who will be attending Winter Retreat, near Chicago, this Friday to Sunday.
* For Will Bumbalough, as he continues to serve in Iraq.
**MINNESOTA MISSION TRIP**
The Missions Committee is now accepting applications for another short-term mission trip to the Red Lake Indian Reservation in Minnesota.
Ministries:
* Helping lead a Bible Camp for children from the reservation.
* Construction and maintenance through an evangelical church on the reservation.
Dates: July 19 to 26
Cost: approximately $500 per person.
Age Requirement: age 14 or older (exceptions must be approved by Missions Committee).
Team Leader: Kim Soots
Application Deadline: February 29
Applications are available from Jim Price, or the church office.
**CHURCH OFFICE BASEMENT**
The basement at the church office is being cleaned out! If you have something down there, or know of something that needs to stay, please remove it, or contact the church office about it, by February 1.
**THIS SUNDAY’S SERMON TEXT: EXODUS 20:9**