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our top four upcoming events:

1. V.B.S. 2025 “True North” - Trusting Jesus in a Wild World

CCGF will be having our annual Vacation Bible School this year on August 27th-29th. Mark your calendars and save the date! Register at ccgfchurch.org or click here.

2. Men’s Bonfire & Campout

Friday, July 18th– Saturday, July 19th at the Diaz Farm: 15 McBride Road Slate Hill, NY. We will kick off the bonfire of Friday night at 5 pm with a BBQ and message from God’s Word and worship. Saturday, we will have devotions and various activities.

3. CCGF Academy - Registration Open For 2025-26

New for the 2025-26 School Year! We will be launching our 4 day per week school program. We will have an informational meet and greet this Sunday, July 13th following Sunday service at 1 pm in the Sanctuary. Click here to learn more .

4. Guest Speaker - Dr. Jason Lisle - Sunday Services & Evening Seminar

Sunday, August 3rd at both 9 and 11 am, Dr. Jason Lisle a Christian astrophysicist from the Biblical Science Institute will be sharing. We encourage you to come and invite a friend. Evening Seminar & Potluck BBQ– We will have an evening seminar with Dr. Lisle beginning at 6 pm. If you would like to come earlier we will have a Potluck BBQ beginning at 4:30 pm.

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Sunday Services

Sunday mornings @ 9:00 & 11:00 am. The Gospel Of John. Join us for a time of prayer & worship, prayer, communion and bible study. We encourage you each week to pray for and invite friends and family. CLICK HERE to listen to the latest message!

Mid-Week Service

Wednesday Evenings @ 7:30 pm. Join us as we go verse by verse through the Book FIRST CHRONICLES. Come for a time of worship, prayer, communion and bible study. Childcare is provided. CLICK HERE to listen to the latest message!

Church Website & Church App

Check out our church website ccgfchurch.org & DOWNLOAD the CHURCH APP to get the most up to date information as well as teachings, devotions and notifications that will come right to your phone.

“A Future & A Hope Radio” On Bridge Christian Radio

The CCGF teachings are aired on The Bridge FM Christian Radio weekdays at 4:00 pm & 8:30 pm & Saturdays at 11:30 am & Sundays at 7 pm. 99.7 FM—Bridge FM stations- Orange/Sullivan Counties, NY, 106.9 FM—Poughkeepsie Area, NY & 95.1 FM– New York City.

Suggested Summer Reading: “The Jesus Style” by Gayle Erwin

This book can be picked up at the Information Desk for $5 each. We will have some opportunities throughout the summer to discuss this book.

Volunteer For VBS 2025

Is God calling you to invest in His children this year? Join us and serve at this year's Vacation Bible School by filling out a registration form at our Children’s Ministry Kiosk or online at ccgfchurch.org or click here.Volunteer meeting will be Sunday, August 17th at 1 pm in Children’s Ministry Hall.

Guest Speaker - Dr. Jason Lisle - Sunday Services & Evening Seminar

Sunday, August 3rd at both 9 and 11 am, Dr. Jason Lisle a Christian astrophysicist from the Biblical Science Institute will be sharing. We encourage you to come and invite a friend. Evening Seminar & Potluck BBQ– We will have an evening seminar with Dr. Lisle beginning at 6 pm. If you would like to come earlier we will have a Potluck BBQ beginning at 4:30 pm.

Big Tent Revival Church Picnic & Baptism

Sunday, August 31st at Sloatsburg Park, 40 Orange Tpke Sloatsburg, NY at 10:30 am. Join us for an outdoor church service at 10:30 am. Baptisms to follow the service at 1 pm. Sign up to be baptized online at ccgfchurch.org or at the info table. BBQ and special music and testimony to follow. We encourage you to begin praying about friends and family members to invite to hear the gospel message.

CCGF Pure Life Youth Ministry

Fridays at 7 pm at the church. Join with students form 6th-12th grade for a time of worship, the Word, fun and fellowship. 

Youth Conference & Hershey Park

This Thursday, July 10th– Saturday, July 12th. This is for grades 6-12th grade. Cost is $100 per person. Sign up at the info table or online at ccgfchurch.org.

Outreach Opportunity: Newburgh CCGF Location

Each Saturday– Join us at our Newburgh location for a time of praise & worship, street evangelism, children’s games, & a bounce house. Service will be from 1-2 pm at our Newburgh location.

Opportunities to Serve Here at CCGF

Children’s Ministry * Usher Ministry * Audio/Visual Ministry * Worship Ministry * Hospitality Ministry * Maintenance Ministry. If you are interested in serving please fill out a ministry application at the info table.

Join Us In Reading Through the Bible in a Year

By downloading the CCGF church app, clicking on the Audio Bible tab, and clicking on the Bible plan button it will give you the ability to read either the written text bible or listen to the audio bible each day.

Tithes & Offerings

Here at Calvary Chapel, we do not pass around a tithe plate during the church service. For the purposes of giving we have tithe boxes in the rear of the sanctuary. “Each of you should give as you have decided in your heart to give, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7. If you have questions concerning your contribution form you can contact the church at financeccgf@gmail.com. Online Giving Available: We are pleased to announce that you can now give tithes and offerings through the ccgfchurch.org church website. Click on the icon and follow the prompts to give.

Message From Pastor Bill

THE LIGHTER YOKE

By: Chuck Smith
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30
LIFE IS FULL of burdens. We are burdened with responsibilities, with expectations, with our own desires, with the drive to accumulate possessions or seek pleasure. But Jesus has extended a twofold invitation to those who labor under those heavy loads: “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me.”

The yoke was a farming implement—a wooden harness oxen wore so they could pull the plow. In using this term, Jesus is saying, “I have a work for you to do. And I want to take the reins of your life and begin to direct you.”

IT IS EASIER TO LIVE FOR GOD THAN TO LIVE FOR YOURSELF.

Jesus then said, “Learn of Me.” In that phrase, He invites a scrutiny. The more you study Him, then the more you will love Him as you learn of His great love for you.

And what was Jesus’ burden? His first recorded words were, “I must be about My Father’s business” (Luke 2:49). Jesus lived to do His Father’s will. In saying “My burden is light,” He is declaring that it is far easier to please God than it is to please yourself. Find the man who has peace and satisfaction, and you will find a man committed to Jesus Christ.

Lord, so many are troubled over the pressures of this life. But we thank You that even while living in this fast-paced world, we can still have rest in our souls by committing ourselves to You.

By His Spirit,
Pastor Bill

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