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Daily Devotionals: Who is Jesus?

Start the year off with developing a daily rhythm with God. Join us as we journey through the Book of John together, growing closer to Jesus.

21 Day Series. Begins January 6th. Text DEVO to 77069
Membership Class

Discover the significance of membership at CFBC. Learn about our mission, strategy, and how you can develop your faith in Christ.

Sunday, January 19, 9:30 am Champions Campus - Choir Room Contact: Isabel Escobedo, iescobedo@championforest.org
JOLT - KIDS MIDWEEK

We are excited about our midweek experience for kids!! JOLT – Jesus, Our Living Truth, is a place where kids will worship, have fun, and learn.

Wednesdays @ 6:30pm | Starts again on JAN. 15, 2025 Champions Campus Kid's Building (2nd Floor) Contact: joltkids@championforest.org
Family Life Center

Join the FLC at CF fitness center! The app fee is waived Jan. 2-18, 2025. Cardio, weights, classes, pickleball, basketball and more. Come in for details.

January 2 - 18, 2025 The FLC at CF Champions Campus Contact: bswanson@championforest.org

Merge | Spring 2025

Our ideal and preferred option for seriously dating and engaged couples. Each week we cover a different topic, like communication/conflict, finances, & expectations.

9 weeks beginning February 5, 2025 at 6:45 pm Room FL 102, Cost is $30 per couple Contact: Emory Cothen at 281-440-3800 or ecothen@championforest.org
Freedom Weekend 25 | Here Now & Forever

FREEDOM WEEKEND 25 is an opportunity for Students to be spiritually empowered by Jesus, equipped to make a difference, and inspired to live their faith every day!

Friday, Jan 31- Sunday, Feb 2, 2025 Champions Campus Contact: Adriana Alvarez | aalvarez@championforest.org
Preaching Intensive

This hybrid course, "Preaching for the Rest of Us: An Introduction to Text-Driven Preaching," covers the exposition of a text-driven sermon.

February 3-5 Lanier Theological Library - 14130 Hargrave Rd, Houston, TX 77070 Contact: Missions at: (281) 440-3800
The Grove

Each week, young adults from all over Northwest Houston gather to find community and grow in faith. The Grove is open to ALL young adults, come join us!

Tuesdays, Resumes January 21, 7:30pm Champions Campus Student Building Contact: Young Adults Ministry 281-440-3800
Re|Engage | Spring 2025

Invest in your marriage! Marriages in any condition can benefit, whether you are struggling to get along, your marriage is broken, or want to grow closer together.

Wednesdays, Beginning February 5, 6:45pm -9:00pm Champions Campus - Room AE 118 | $30 per couple Contact: Bo Patterson | bpatterson@championforest.org
Financial Peace University

Personal finance course that teaches you how to budget, beat debt, and invest wisely. Cost includes 12-month Ramsey Plus membership & class workbook.

Wednesdays, Beginning February 5 | 6:30pm-8:00pm Champions Campus AE 107/117 | Cost $59.99 per couple & $59.99 for singles Contact: Isabel Escobedo | iescobedo@championforest.org
Free English Classes

We offer Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced ESL Classes & U.S. Citizenship Class every Thursday at the Champions Campus. Includes free childcare.

Thursdays, 9:30 am - 11:45 am Champions Campus KB Lobby Contact: Missions Office at 281-440-3800

Kenya Mission Trip

We will work alongside International Treasure House Ministries in Kibera, the largest slum in Africa, & children who have been rescued off the streets.

April 28-8, 2025 Nairobi, Kenya Contact: Missions: missionsministry@championforest.org
Houston Middle School Mission Trip

6th-8th-grade students will serve the surrounding community in the Houston area and stay overnight in the Student Building.

April 4-6, 2025 Houston, Texas Contact: Nancy Cook | ncook@championforest.org
England High School Mission Trip

Students who completed 11th and 12th grade will partner with UK/USA Ministries to work alongside local schools and share the gospel.

June 13-21, 2025 Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom Contact: Nancy Cook | ncook@championforest.org
Miami High School Mission Trip

Students who have completed 9th-12th grade will work alongside one of our church plants in Miami to serve the community and neighboring areas.

June 14-19, 2025 Miami, Florida Contact: Nancy Cook | ncook@championforest.org
Honduras Mission Trip

Our mission focuses on hosting a day of community service, Vacation Bible School, free lunch and haircuts for children & adults, and a day of clinic with evangelism!

June 16-21, 2025 Roatan, Honduras Contact: Missions: Missionsministry@championforest.org
Gallup, New Mexico Mission Trip

We will return to the Navajo Reservation in Gallup, NM. The team will assist with a construction project and host a Vacation Bible School for the children there.

June 21-28, 2025 Gallup, New Mexico Contact: Missions: Missionsministry@championforest.org
San Antonio, TX Mission Trip

The team will work with our Church Planters at Freedom Hill Church to host community events and come alongside them as it plants congregations in English & Spanish.

June 27-29, 2025 San Antonio, TX Contact: Missions: Missionsministry@championforest.org
Germany Mission Trip

The team will travel to Germany to host a baseball camp experience for children and teenagers. This ministry has seen “fruit” in several lives changed for eternity.

July 11-19, 2025 Minden, Germany Contact: Missions: Missionsministry@championforest.org
Brazil Mission Trip

The team will travel to Jabaquara to provide discipleship training and do outreach through street evangelism, children’s events, and community projects.

July 20-27, 2025 Sao Paulo, Brazil Contact: Missions: Missionsministry@championforest.org
Colombia Mission Trip

The mission will share Jesus with the Wayuu people by providing: Medical Brigades and Clinic, VBS, Sports gospel sharing, Construction, Evangelism & Discipleship.

July 25-Aug 1, 2025 Riohacha, Colombia Contact: Missions: Missionsministry@championforest.org
Longview, TX Mission Trip

We will be working alongside one of our church plants in Longview, TX to serve the community and neighboring areas.

September 18-20, 2025 Longview, TX Contact: Missions: Missionsministry@championforest.org
El Salvador (Apopa) Mission Trip

The team will be traveling to Apopa to host 2 days of Medical Missions and we to visit an orphanage to help with their annual Kid's Day!

September 20-25, 2025 Apopa, El Salvador Contact: Missions: Missionsministry@championforest.org
El Salvador (Corral de Mulas) Mission Trip

The team will deliver food baskets to needy families, provide entertainment for children while sharing the love of Jesus and help with a medical clinic.

October 23-29, 2025 Corral de Mulas, El Salvador Contact: Missions: Missionsministry@championforest.org
Indonesia Mission Trip

Our team will return to the Manggarai people of Flores Island & several surrounding villages to share the gospel as it has never been accepted to shared among them.

November 3-14, 2025 Flores Island, Indonesia Contact: Missions: Missionsministry@championforest.org
Food Truck Lineup This Sunday

This Sunday, treat your taste buds! Field Daze serves fresh, flavorful eats, while Mr. Sweets brings mouthwatering desserts. Don't miss out on this tasty duo!

Sunday, January 19, 2025 11:00am - 3:00pm Champions - The Lawn Contact: Ally Bermudez abermudez@championforest.org | 281-440-3800

Baby Bump Party

Join us for Bump Party, where we’ll uncover the must-knows, tips, and surprises of life with a newborn!

Feb 19th @ 6:45 AE 303 Contact: Stephanie Rogers srogers@championforest.org
Support Groups

Life is not meant to be walked alone. Support Groups begin on February 5th

Contact: amalvarez@championforest.org
Ladies Bible Study - Esther: Daring Faith For Such a Time as This

This 7-session study, Kelly Minter invites you into the daring faith of Esther and Mordecai—a faith developed over time, rooted in God's goodness, and world-changing

Tuesdays, Beginning January 21, 2025 at 9:30am Champions Campus - KB 202 Contact: Isabel Escobedo | iescobedo@championforest.org | 281-885-6705

CONDOLENCES

Pastor Jarrett and Debbie Stephens, along with our ministry team and the Champion Forest family, express our sympathy to those who have lost loved ones:

CF Member Agnes Herbert went to be with the Lord, December 22, 2024. CF Member Hiram Lowery went to be with the Lord, January 5, 2025. CF Member Fred Adam went to be with the Lord, January 6, 2025. CF Member Charlotte Jester went to be with the Lord, January 6, 2025.

GIVING UPDATE

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Sunday, January 12, 2025

Budget

Received This Week
Ministry Budget: $ 497,013.52
Debt Retirement: $ 20.00
Missions Offering: $ 16,985.94
*Year To Date - Budget Giving
$ 8,245,898.22
*Year to Date - Budget Anticipated
$ 5,928,465.00
Surpluses/Deficit
$ 2,317,433.22





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