Pastor John D Wodetzki

Philippians 4:4-8 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. (5) Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; (6) do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. (7) And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (8) Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

Castro Valley First Baptist Church is hiring: If you or someone you know is looking for an exciting opportunity in ministry, I would love to hear from you. We a...re searching for a Youth and Family Pastor. The main responsibilities would be focused on our Jr. and Sr. High groups. Ideally, the right candidate will have sound Biblical knowledge in keeping with our statement of faith, which can be found at www.cvfirst.org. This position also requires strong organizational and communication skills. CV First is a diverse community with a strong history in Castro Valley. For more information or to apply, please send questions and resumes to [email protected].

As Christians, there is an expectation that we will grow and mature, living a life that is disciplined. Paul draws a likeness between the life of the Christian ...and an athlete. We have all seen world-class athletes. They discipline their bodies, dieting and training to be in peak physical condition. Christian disciplines are much the same: they help mold us and ready us for the life we live in Christ. Disciplines don’t just happen though. We are called to submit our bodies and minds to the will of God. 1 Timothy 4:7-8 says, Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness; for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. Over the next several weeks, we will look at several disciplines that each Christian should be practicing daily.

This Sunday we are celebrating the second week of Advent. Prepare the way of the Lord. How much of this season is focused on Jesus? If you have Santa on the mantle, an elf on a shelf, and an angel on the tree but Jesus is missing; you're doing it wrong. ... Prepare the way. Prepare your heart. Make Jesus the focus. I invite you to join us this Sunday as we prepare ourselves for the coming King, on our continuing Journey to Bethlehem.

Join us this Sunday as we continue our Journey to Bethlehem. This week we will be studying God's promises to Abraham, and the blessing he became to the whole world.