Canyon Community Church

Lent Celebration

Every year Canyon celebrates the tradition of Lent. Recommended reading is the paper by Pastor Art Lyons which gives the history and explanation why we celebrate The Tradition of Lent.

Canyon also has a group reading during Lent. This year we are reading the book "What's On Your Mind" by Merlin Carothers. Select Read More . . . at the bottom of this article for the reading schedule.

Voice of the Martyrs Action Pack

Our church is collecting for the Voice of the Martyrs.

The Action Pack items are:

1. Blankets, 2. Jackets for Adult, 3. Jackets for Child, 4. Sweaters for Adult, 5. Sweaters for Child, 6. Gloves or Mittens for Adult, 7. Gloves or Mittens for Child, 8.Knit hats for Adult, 9. Knit hats for Child,7. 10. Socks for Adult, 11. Socks for Child, 12. T-shirts for Child, 13. Bed Sheets (queen size), 14. Towels, 15. Bars of soap, and 16. Nerf balls

For more information about Voice of the Martyrs please visit their website at: Voice of the Martyrs

Relief for Haiti

by Anne Subia

San Diego County Pastors and Congregations -

I'm receiving many inquiries about how best to help in Haiti. During this initial crisis period, what most faith-based organizations are requesting is prayer for the immediate rescue of survivors and for their own staff who are still missing, and for financial donations for ongoing shipments of food and water, medical equipment and supplies, tents and blankets, clothing, and other urgent needs. After the first few days, other kinds of donations will be helpful and volunteers may be requested, but right now prayers and financial donations are best.

Maturity In Christ

by Paul Rapp

Pioneers and Settlers
When describing the church (that is those of us who participate therein on a regular basis), my good friend Greg once likened us as being in one of two camps: pioneers and settlers.

Study of Galatians

Galatians is God’s polemic against legalism of every kind and any description. The Mosaic Law is neither discredited, despised nor disregarded. Its majesty, perfection, demands, fullness, and purpose are maintained. Yet these very qualities make it utterly impossible for man to come this route to God. Another way is opened for man to be justified before God, a way that entirely bypasses the Mosaic Law. The new route is by faith. Justification by faith is the theme, with the emphasis on faith. - J. Vernon McGee

Galatians Introduction
Galatians Chapter 1
Galatians Chapter 2
Galatians Chapter 3
Galatians Chapter 4
Galatians Chapter 5
Galatians Chapter 6

How We Got Our Bible

We will be trying to cram 4,000 years of history into five weeks of study so don’t feel intimidated if

you don’t remember all the material that will be presented to you in this series.

Pastor Art

How We Got Our Old Testament Bible Notes
How We Got Our Old Testament Bible Power Point Slides
Introduction to the Dead Sea Scrolls Notes
How We Got The Dead Sea Scrolls Power Point Slides
How We Got Our New Testament Bible Notes
Audio Files:
Why we endorse the New King James version Part 1
Why we endorse the New King James version Part 2

Study of Revelation

Your Bible may say the “Revelation of St. John Divine” but what we will be studying will be the Revelation of Jesus Christ.

Revelation is a book about the end of the earth and Satan as we know it.

Study time: Sundays March 8 to May 31 6:30PM
Movie time: 7:45PM

Click here for the study notes for each chapter.

Study of Romans

Pastor Art Lyons' teaching on Romans.

Paul always tried to target the metropolitan hub of a city to preach the gospel – After all don’t all roads lead to Rome? Paul targeted Caesar to hear the gospel. God always has his people reaching out to world evangelize leaders.

Romans is available in pdf format. Select from the links below:

Study of 1st Corinthians

Pastor Art Lyons' teaching on 1st Corinthians.

Paul founded the church in Corinth on last part of his second missionary journey as mentioned in Acts 18:1-17. While he was there on his second and or third missionary journey he may have written four epistles, Romans, Galatians, and 1st and 2nd Thessalonians.

1st Corinthians is available in pdf format. Select from the links below:

Study of Jude

Pastor Art Lyons' teaching on Jude.

It is believed by many scholars that this Jude who wrote this letter is the Lords’ half brother. One reason is that this Jude states that he has a brother named James that he takes time to mention. This James, is most likely the half brother of Jesus.
(Matthew 13:55) and one of the Jerusalem church elders.

Jude is available in pdf format. Select the link below:

Study of Jude