Baptism and Holy Communion will be observed this evening at the 6:00 P.M. Vesper Hour.

Canaan Administrative Office and Canaan Credit Union are closed tomorrow in observance of the July 4th holiday.

July the Fourth is the date set aside each year for our Nation's celebration of freedom. True freedom is in Jesus Christ whose shed blood and broken body paid the price for our redemption.

The 3rd Annual Session of the Fellowship Baptist District Association will be held July1\0-15 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 808 E. Bradley, Champaign. The Session opens with a District Musical on Sunday, July 10, at 6:00 P.M., and closes with a Banquet of Elegance July 15 at the Hawthorn Suites.

Copies of the week at a glance are available in the rear.

Canaan Academy's Summer Enrichment Program for Pre-K through grade 5 is in session through July 22, 2011. The Program consists of academics from 8 A.M. to 12 Noon, and Camp from 1-4 P.M.,

Victory Day 2011 is July 17, our celebratory time to Reconnect, Recommit, and Rejoice! Sis. Cora Morris is the Coordinator.

Marvin and Beverly Lacy are the proprietors of Lord and Lacy's mobile Bar-B-Que enterprise. They are open Thursdays 12 Noon -7 P.M. at the North First Street Farmers Market, and Friday and Saturday at the Home Depot parking lot, 809 Bloomington Road in Champaign.

We are in the summer vacation season of recreation and road travel. Wherever you go, don't take a vacation from God; whenever you go, don't neglect to leave your tithes and offerings.

SAVE THE DATE! Church- Wide Birthday Celebration for our Pastor, Rev. B. J. Tatum, July 31, 6:00 P.M. Vesper Hour.

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.

Canaan Family and Friends are asked to join us each Wednesday for the Midweek Worship Service from 7:00-8:00 P.M.

Tune in each Sunday evening at 6 P.M. for Pastor Tatum's enlightening and expository sermons that are telecast on UPTV, Channel 6.

Pastor Tatum's current expository preaching series is from the Book of Hebrews. What a mighty Word! This book exhorts the believer with a word of encouragement, and exalts the Lord Jesus Christ with praise, glory, and honor. In the midst of difficulties, Don't Quit! Let us go on to maturity (cf. Hebrews 6: 1).

THE BIBLE SAYS IT AND WE BELIEVE IT - TITHING! Don't cheat the Lord and call it economy!

Happy June 26 Birthday, Minister Bryant Tatum, Principal of Canaan Academy!

Happy Birthday, America! Independence Day honors the birthday of the United States of America and the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

Pastor Tatum is asking Canaan Family and Friends to accompany him to New Jerusalem Baptist Church this afternoon at 4 P.M. in celebration of Rev. Wil1ie Williams' Pastoral Anniversary. The Church is located at 702 E. Mumford Drive in Urbana.

Canaan Academy's Summer Enrichment Program for Pre-K through grade 5 is in session through July 22, 2011. The Summer Enrichment Program consists of academics from 8 A.M. to 12 Noon, and Camp from 1-4 P.M., which includes a variety of activities such as swimming, bowling, skating, park recreation, arts and crafts, etc. Drivers are needed for the afternoon Camp activities. Please contact the Administrative office at 367-2158 for more information.

Victory Day 2011 is July 17, our celebratory time to Reconnect, Recommit,and Rejoice! Sis. Cora Morris is the Coordinator. A Committee meeting will be held Tuesday, June 28, at 6 P.M. in the Sanctuary.

Marvin and Beverly Lacy are the proprietors of Lord and Lacy's mobile Bar-B-Que enterprise.They are open Thursdays II A.M.-7 P.M. at the North First Street Farmers Market, and Friday and Saturday A.M.-6 P.M. at the Home Depot parking lot, 809 Bloomington Road in Champaign.

We are in the summer vacation season of recreation and road travel. Wherever you go, don't take a vacation from God; whenever you go, don't neglect to leave your tithes and offerings.

SAVE THE DATE! Church- Wide Birthday Celebration for our Pastor, Rev. B. J. Tatum, July 31,6:00 P.M. Vesper Hour.

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.

Canaan Family and Friends are asked to join us each Wednesday for the Midweek Worship Service from 7:00-8:00 P.M.

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-K -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.

Tune in each Sunday evening at 6 P.M. for Pastor Tatum's enlightening and expository sermons that are telecast on UPTV, Channel 6. Pastor Tatum's current expository preaching series is from the Book of Hebrews. What a mighty Word! This book exhorts the believer with a word of encouragement, and exalts the Lord Jesus Christ with praise, glory, and honor. In the midst of difficulties, Don't Quit! Let us go on to maturity (cf. Hebrews 6:1).

THEURGENCYOF EVANGELISM. Statistics reveal that approximately7,200 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 our Evangelistic Street Outreach Ministry, the Soul Winning Action Team (S.W.A.T.), at 10:30 each Saturday morning.

We are praying for the sick and shut-in everywhere. God is a Healer and He DOES answer prayer! We continue to pray for Bro. Robert Morris, bereaved by the loss of his sister in Columbus, Georgia .

THE BIBLE SAYS IT AND WE BELIEVE IT - TITHING! Don't cheat the Lord and call it economy!

Happy Father’s Day. A man's greatness is not determined by the value of his wealth; rather, it is by the wealth of his values!

The National Baptist Congress of Christian Education convenes June 20-24 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Pastor Tatum is asking Canaan Family and Friends to accompany him to New Jerusalem Baptist Church next Sunday, June 26, at 4 P.M. in celebration of Rev. Willie Williams' Pastoral Anniversary. The Church is located at 702 E. Mumford Drive in Urbana.

Victory Day 2011 is July 17, our celebratory time to Reconnect, Recommit, and Rejoice! Sis. Cora Morris is the Coordinator.

We are in the summer vacation season of recreation and road travel. Wherever you go, don't take a vacation from God; whenever you go, don't neglect to leave your tithes and offerings.

SAVE THE DATE! Church- Wide Birthday Celebration for Pastor B. J. Tatum, July 31, 6:00 P.M. Vesper Hour.

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-K -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.

We salute Bro. Melvin Peeples who received a Certificate of Appreciation from Paralyzed Veterans of America for service in support of these American heroes.

Rodney LeNoir is a member of Canaan Boy Scout Troop 402 and is currently working on his Eagle Scout project - filling backpacks with necessary school supplies for migrant children while their parents work in the community. He received a donation of over 400 backpacks and asks Canaan family and friends to please consider either giving supplies and/or a monetary donation to be used for the purchase of supplies. Rodney can be reached by phone at 480-0724 or by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Joe Wiemelt, Director of Bilingual and Multicultural Programs for the Urbana School District, is working with Rodney. He can be reached at 384-3650.

Congratulations to Christopher Daniel Lenear who achieved Honor Roll status for the 2010-2011 academic year. Christopher is a Junior at Urbana High School and has a 4.7 GPA. He is also a member of the Urbana football and baseball teams and the Wind Symphony

. Canaan Family and Friends are asked to join us each Wednesday for the Midweek Worship Service from 7:00-8:00 P.M.

Tune in each Sunday evening at 6 P.M. for Pastor Tatum's enlightening and expository sermons that are telecast on UPTV, Channel 6.

Pastor Tatum's current expository preaching series is from the Book of Hebrews. What a mighty Word! This book exhorts the believer with a word of encouragement, and exalts the Lord Jesus Christ with praise, glory, and honor. In the midst of difficulties, Don't Quit! Let us go on to maturity (cf. Hebrews 6:1).

We are praying for Bro. Robert Morris, bereaved by the loss of his sister last week in Columbus, Georgia.

The heart of Canaan's ministry is Evangelism and Discipleship! If you have a burden for lost souls, we invite you to join our Evangelistic Street Outreach Ministry, the Soul Winning Action Team (S.W.A.T.), at 10:30 each Saturday morning.

THE BIBLE SAYS IT AND WE BELIEVE IT - TITHING! Don't cheat the Lord and call it economy!