Sanctity of Life Sunday – January 18, 2026
Sunday, Jan. 18th is Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. CBC, along with churches throughout the United States, celebrate God’s gift of life, commit to protecting and respecting human life at every stage, and, sadly, to remember over 67 million innocent babies lost to surgical abortion since 1973. From pre-born children to aging adults, individuals with special needs or orphans, each person is fearfully and wonderfully made by God (Psalms 139:14). He is the Creator of all life! We, as His people, hold a great responsibility to protect life and uphold the value of life at every stage, from the moment of conception through natural death.
The US Supreme Court overturned Roe vs Wade, the decision-making abortion legal in the US. This decision deserves to be celebrated and the Lord praised, but it did not end the fight for life. The decision gave the states the right and the responsibility to make laws that govern abortion. Virginia is very liberal on abortion access, allowing 1st and 2nd trimester abortions and Virginia lawmakers have already passed the first step towards adding the “Fundamental Right to Reproductive Freedom Act” (Abortion Until Birth) amendment to our state constitution giving abortion access without restrictions. Striking down current common-sense protections and allowing access to 3rd trimester abortions. This January the proposed amendment will be introduced again in the VA House and Senate. If it passes in both houses, it will go on the ballot. If it is not defeated, it becomes part of our State Constitution!
WHAT CAN WE DO?
PRAY! Be informed (free resources are available at the SOL table in the narthex). God clearly calls His church to “rescue those being led away to death” (Prov. 24:11). VOTE for Pro-Life candidates. (This battle will be lost in Virginia if the amendment is on the ballot this November and, if we as Gods people don’t vote) Lovingly share your knowledge, Support those who are on the front lines of this battle. Sponsor a child in need or a family who has adopted or is fostering. Extend grace, love, and support to those who are hurting and in crisis. Teach your little ones of their value to God, and most importantly speak up, shine your light and knowledge on those who are in the dark.
Please visit Virginia Society for Human Life (vshl.org) and The Blue Ridge Pregnancy Center (blueridgepc.org) for more information.
Roses
The Rose is a symbol of the Pro-Life movement representing the delicate beauty and the perfection of a baby. The one white rose represents the tragedy of innocent life lost, but also for the hope for an end to abortion and the pain it has caused. The 67 red roses are to represent the more than 67 million babies who have lost their lives to surgical abortion, but more importantly to remind us that there is forgiveness, grace, and hope through the blood of our Savior Jesus. You are encouraged to take a rose home today and let it remind you to pray for an end to abortion and the pain that it has inflicted on our country, our community, and our families.
BAPTISM
Pastor Jeffrey will have a baptism during worship service on Sunday, Jan. 18th. If you are interested in being baptized, please fill out the below form.
POSTPONED!!
Join us for a Missions Update from the Kadari family on Wednesday, January 14th, 7pm!
January 16, 11:30am , Social Hall CBC
Lunch Provided
Come join us on Friday, Jan. 16th. Karen David will be our guest speaker and will address and demonstrate the importance of exercise. Dress appropriately to try a few simple moves.
If you are interested in serving with children/youth under 18 years of age, you must have a current background check. Background Check sessions are limited to 20 people per session. Below are the dates of upcoming background check sessions. Please CLICK HERE to reserve your spot.
Jan. 25, Feb. 22, March 22
Family Movie Night – Friday, January 16 | 7:00 PM
FEEL FREE TO BRING A COMFY CHAIR
Join us in the Social Hall for a fun evening of fellowship at our Family Movie Night! We’ll be watching Average Joe, the inspiring true story of high school football coach Joe Kennedy. Joe had no other choice but to fight. A childhood in foster care followed by 20 years in the Marine Corps was nothing compared to his biggest battle: his commitment to stand for God publicly by taking a knee in prayer after each game. When he was fired, Joe and his wife Denise knew this battle for religious freedom, freedom of speech, and the rights of all Americans was one they would have to fight—no matter the cost.
We’ll have popcorn, candy, water, and hot chocolate available. Seating will be provided, but feel free to bring a camp chair or your favorite comfy seat if you’d like!
This is a free event, and everyone is welcome—invite your friends and family to join us for a meaningful night together. Please sign up by January 12 if you’re able to help us prepare.
Episode is a two-day student event hosted at Thomas Road Students that brings together student ministries from across our community. Students from the same schools, teams, and neighborhoods all coming together for a weekend.
It’s a catalytic weekend designed to help students see Jesus clearly, understand the gospel personally, and live it out boldly in their schools, homes, and communities.
Every year, hundreds of students from churches around the Lynchburg area gather for worship, teaching, and small group experiences that point to one central truth – Jesus changes everything.
Deadline for registration: January 28, 2026
COST: $50 per student
This is NOT an over night trip. We will come back Friday night and return to TRBC on Saturday morning.
Visit the website below for more details: https://trbc.org/episode-wknd/
Join us for Pastor Nathans presentation on Wednesday, January 21th, 7pm where he will share about this recent trip to the Holy Land.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study
If Amherst County Public Schools are delayed OR cancelled, there will be no morning Bible Study.
Wednesday Night Bible Study
Wednesday night Bible Study will be determined on a case by case basis and if cancelled, it will be posted on our Facebook page, an e-mail notification and text alert sent and submitted to television station WSET.
Sunday Morning Services
We strive to never cancel our 11:00am Worship Service but leave it to the discretion of our congregation if they are comfortable traveling. However, Sunday School is sometimes cancelled. Should Sunday School be cancelled, we will send out an e-mail and text alert, post on our church Facebook page and, submit it to television station WSET.
*NOTE: If parking lots need to be cleaned, the asphalt surfaces of the Social Hall and parking across the road from the church plant will be open.