Blog https://www.cerritosbaptist.org Sat, 14 Mar 2026 06:14:25 -0700 http://churchplantmedia.com/ Worship Service Live Stream https://www.cerritosbaptist.org/blog/post/worship-service https://www.cerritosbaptist.org/blog/post/worship-service#comments Sat, 28 May 2022 09:00:00 -0700 https://www.cerritosbaptist.org/blog/post/worship-service Our Worship Service Livestream begins at 9 AM. Click Here to join!

Please contact us if you have any questions.

]]> Our Worship Service Livestream begins at 9 AM. Click Here to join!

Please contact us if you have any questions.

]]> College Admissions Seminars https://www.cerritosbaptist.org/blog/post/college-admissions-seminars https://www.cerritosbaptist.org/blog/post/college-admissions-seminars#comments Sat, 14 May 2022 12:00:00 -0700 https://www.cerritosbaptist.org/blog/post/college-admissions-seminars With college admissions decisions rolling out, many of you might be wondering how the application process works--and what you can do to prepare for it.
To help answer these and other questions, JT Hayashi is offering a series of three, free seminars here at church.  They'll be full of useful insights, with time for Q&A.  Parents of youth in grades 9-12 are welcome to attend.
Sunday, Jun 5:   The New Admissions Landscape.  We'll look at the most recent data on admissions at a variety of schools, talk about testing and test-optional schools, and discuss what all this means for applicants.
Sunday, Jun 12:   College "Fit," Finding the Right Schools, & Financial Aid.  How do you know where you'll get into college?  And what do you look for in a school to ensure you'll thrive?  And how do you pay for it all?!
Sunday, Jun 26:   Academic Planning, Summer Activities, & Essay Work.  This presentation focuses on all the stuff outside of grades and test scores.  We'll talk about all the fun stuff students can (and should) be doing to help create a successful application profile.
We want to offer a helpful service to our church families and their friends, so please invite those whom you think would be interested! Please sign-up here.
About the speaker: JT has worked in the college applications and test-prep industry for nearly two decades and recently accepted a position as Admissions Manager at an independent educational consulting group. He is a member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association and the Western Association for College Admission Counseling.
]]> With college admissions decisions rolling out, many of you might be wondering how the application process works--and what you can do to prepare for it.
To help answer these and other questions, JT Hayashi is offering a series of three, free seminars here at church.  They'll be full of useful insights, with time for Q&A.  Parents of youth in grades 9-12 are welcome to attend.
Sunday, Jun 5:   The New Admissions Landscape.  We'll look at the most recent data on admissions at a variety of schools, talk about testing and test-optional schools, and discuss what all this means for applicants.
Sunday, Jun 12:   College "Fit," Finding the Right Schools, & Financial Aid.  How do you know where you'll get into college?  And what do you look for in a school to ensure you'll thrive?  And how do you pay for it all?!
Sunday, Jun 26:   Academic Planning, Summer Activities, & Essay Work.  This presentation focuses on all the stuff outside of grades and test scores.  We'll talk about all the fun stuff students can (and should) be doing to help create a successful application profile.
We want to offer a helpful service to our church families and their friends, so please invite those whom you think would be interested! Please sign-up here.
About the speaker: JT has worked in the college applications and test-prep industry for nearly two decades and recently accepted a position as Admissions Manager at an independent educational consulting group. He is a member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association and the Western Association for College Admission Counseling.
]]> Olive Crest: Child Abuse Stops Here! https://www.cerritosbaptist.org/blog/post/child-abuse-stops-here-campaign https://www.cerritosbaptist.org/blog/post/child-abuse-stops-here-campaign#comments Sat, 30 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0700 https://www.cerritosbaptist.org/blog/post/child-abuse-stops-here-campaign Child abuse stops here

Join us in supporting Olive Crest and the Child Abuse Stops Here campaign during the month of May.

Click HERE to make a donation on our fundraising page. 

CBC has partnered with Olive Crest for many years, thru Easter baskets, backpacks, Christmas gifts, and Safe Families. We are impressed with their passion, commitment, and impact in making a real difference in the lives of children and families in our community.  

In the last year:

  • 99.6% of children in their care found safety and stability
  • 114,551 counseling sessions were provided
  • 18,235 children and families in crisis were strengthened

Olive Crest is working to ensure that every child has a strong family, in a safe home, and is equipped for life. Please consider joining us in supporting the campaign to strengthen, equip, and restore children and families in crisis. You can give $10 - or give more if you can. 

Donate HERE. Thank you for your kindness and compassion for those in need in our community.  

 

]]> Child abuse stops here

Join us in supporting Olive Crest and the Child Abuse Stops Here campaign during the month of May.

Click HERE to make a donation on our fundraising page. 

CBC has partnered with Olive Crest for many years, thru Easter baskets, backpacks, Christmas gifts, and Safe Families. We are impressed with their passion, commitment, and impact in making a real difference in the lives of children and families in our community.  

In the last year:

  • 99.6% of children in their care found safety and stability
  • 114,551 counseling sessions were provided
  • 18,235 children and families in crisis were strengthened

Olive Crest is working to ensure that every child has a strong family, in a safe home, and is equipped for life. Please consider joining us in supporting the campaign to strengthen, equip, and restore children and families in crisis. You can give $10 - or give more if you can. 

Donate HERE. Thank you for your kindness and compassion for those in need in our community.  

 

]]> Community Compassion Fund https://www.cerritosbaptist.org/blog/post/community-compassion-fund https://www.cerritosbaptist.org/blog/post/community-compassion-fund#comments Thu, 28 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0700 https://www.cerritosbaptist.org/blog/post/community-compassion-fund If you know someone who is in need, who is struggling - a friend, a coworker, a family member - you could be the church to them. You could reflect the abundant generosity and goodness of God to someone who is in needs a little bit of grace. How can you be involved?

  • You can give to the fund on the app, CBC website, or Venmo @cbcgive (note: CCF)

  • Sign-up to get connected to this ministry and stay up to date on future needs

  • Connect others to the fund. Bless others!

Our genuine hope is that this fund makes us more aware of the needs around us; that you'd be looking for ways to bless people in the community, and ultimately, point people to Jesus, to His grace and goodness.

For more information, please check out Julie Spessert's sharing during service from Sunday, March 6th. Please do not hesitate to contact Steph Suzuki or Tina Lorenz with any questions!

]]> If you know someone who is in need, who is struggling - a friend, a coworker, a family member - you could be the church to them. You could reflect the abundant generosity and goodness of God to someone who is in needs a little bit of grace. How can you be involved?

  • You can give to the fund on the app, CBC website, or Venmo @cbcgive (note: CCF)

  • Sign-up to get connected to this ministry and stay up to date on future needs

  • Connect others to the fund. Bless others!

Our genuine hope is that this fund makes us more aware of the needs around us; that you'd be looking for ways to bless people in the community, and ultimately, point people to Jesus, to His grace and goodness.

For more information, please check out Julie Spessert's sharing during service from Sunday, March 6th. Please do not hesitate to contact Steph Suzuki or Tina Lorenz with any questions!

]]> Easter Service 2022 https://www.cerritosbaptist.org/blog/post/easter-service https://www.cerritosbaptist.org/blog/post/easter-service#comments Sun, 17 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -0700 https://www.cerritosbaptist.org/blog/post/easter-service We would love to have you join us for our worship service in person or on the livestream  as we celebrate the ressurection of Jesus!

We'll be having a 9 AM Service and a 11 AM Service.

Both services will be livestreamed for those who are unable to join us in person today.

 

]]> We would love to have you join us for our worship service in person or on the livestream  as we celebrate the ressurection of Jesus!

We'll be having a 9 AM Service and a 11 AM Service.

Both services will be livestreamed for those who are unable to join us in person today.

 

]]> Ministry Updates for March https://www.cerritosbaptist.org/blog/post/ministry-updates-for-march- https://www.cerritosbaptist.org/blog/post/ministry-updates-for-march-#comments Sun, 06 Mar 2022 15:00:00 -0800 https://www.cerritosbaptist.org/blog/post/ministry-updates-for-march- Sunday worship services at 9AM or 11AM at church for those who are comfortable attending in person. You may also join us online at 9 AM through the link on the website, app, or Youtube Channel.  

Mask Guidelines.  Along with the CDC, state and county, we are making changes to our mask-wearing requirements. 

  • Outdoors:  on Sunday, March 13, masks will be optional outdoors only.
  • Indoors:  on Sunday, April 3, masks will be optional in the sanctuary.

We anticipate that some people will wear masks and some people won’t.  It is optional, and no one will be judged either way. 

We recommend that you continue to wear a mask if you or a family member has health issues, if you are unvaccinated, or if you feel safer wearing one a little longer.  The 11AM service usually has fewer people and more space for those who prefer socially distanced seating. 

Contact Pastor Donna if you have questions or concerns.

]]> Sunday worship services at 9AM or 11AM at church for those who are comfortable attending in person. You may also join us online at 9 AM through the link on the website, app, or Youtube Channel.  

Mask Guidelines.  Along with the CDC, state and county, we are making changes to our mask-wearing requirements. 

  • Outdoors:  on Sunday, March 13, masks will be optional outdoors only.
  • Indoors:  on Sunday, April 3, masks will be optional in the sanctuary.

We anticipate that some people will wear masks and some people won’t.  It is optional, and no one will be judged either way. 

We recommend that you continue to wear a mask if you or a family member has health issues, if you are unvaccinated, or if you feel safer wearing one a little longer.  The 11AM service usually has fewer people and more space for those who prefer socially distanced seating. 

Contact Pastor Donna if you have questions or concerns.

]]> Ministry Updates for February https://www.cerritosbaptist.org/blog/post/ministry-updates-for-january- https://www.cerritosbaptist.org/blog/post/ministry-updates-for-january-#comments Sat, 05 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0800 https://www.cerritosbaptist.org/blog/post/ministry-updates-for-january- We continue to prioritize health and safety as our ministries return to in-person meetings. 

Children’s Ministry is happy to be welcoming children back to Sunday School in-person on Sunday, February 13th at 9AM! Please reserve your child's space in class by signing up weekly. Join them on zoom on Feb 6th - and then sign up for the following Sundays on the app, or contact Tina Lorenz.
 
Kairos Youth Group Friday night meetings will resume on February 11th at 7:30 - 9:30 PM. Note the revised meeting time! If you have questions, contact Jon Tawa.
 
College and Young Adult Group will resume meeting on Wednesday evenings, beginning on February 16th. If you are in college or between the ages of 21-30 years old, and looking for fellowship, growth, and community come check it out! Contact Pastor Nick for more information. 

 

Sunday worship services at 9AM or 11AM at church.  We are continuing to provide a place of worship and community for those who are comfortable attending in person.  
 
Please consider the health and safety of others, and attend church in-person only if you have no cold or flu symptoms.  Wear a face mask while you are at church, maintain some distance, and come to church only if you are healthy. We will continue to provide space for you to distance from others in the sanctuary.

We understand that some of you might be more cautious for now, and you are welcome to join us online and view the livestream from home. Join us online at 9 AM through the link on the website, app, or Youtube Channel.  Contact Pastor Donna if you have questions or concerns.

 

 

]]> We continue to prioritize health and safety as our ministries return to in-person meetings. 

Children’s Ministry is happy to be welcoming children back to Sunday School in-person on Sunday, February 13th at 9AM! Please reserve your child's space in class by signing up weekly. Join them on zoom on Feb 6th - and then sign up for the following Sundays on the app, or contact Tina Lorenz.
 
Kairos Youth Group Friday night meetings will resume on February 11th at 7:30 - 9:30 PM. Note the revised meeting time! If you have questions, contact Jon Tawa.
 
College and Young Adult Group will resume meeting on Wednesday evenings, beginning on February 16th. If you are in college or between the ages of 21-30 years old, and looking for fellowship, growth, and community come check it out! Contact Pastor Nick for more information. 

 

Sunday worship services at 9AM or 11AM at church.  We are continuing to provide a place of worship and community for those who are comfortable attending in person.  
 
Please consider the health and safety of others, and attend church in-person only if you have no cold or flu symptoms.  Wear a face mask while you are at church, maintain some distance, and come to church only if you are healthy. We will continue to provide space for you to distance from others in the sanctuary.

We understand that some of you might be more cautious for now, and you are welcome to join us online and view the livestream from home. Join us online at 9 AM through the link on the website, app, or Youtube Channel.  Contact Pastor Donna if you have questions or concerns.

 

 

]]> Sign up for Dec 26th Worship Service https://www.cerritosbaptist.org/blog/post/sign-up-for-july-4th-worship-service- https://www.cerritosbaptist.org/blog/post/sign-up-for-july-4th-worship-service-#comments Mon, 20 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0800 https://www.cerritosbaptist.org/blog/post/sign-up-for-july-4th-worship-service- We would love to have you join us for our worship service at 9AM either in person or on the livestream.  We will have only one service this Sunday, and there will be no Children's Ministry program.  

Please click HERE to sign up and join us in person at 9AM.  

Please sign up in advance to help us plan and let us know how many people in your family or group will attend. Starting next week, we will no longer require signups. 

Your health and safety are important!  Please continue to wear facemasks during the worship service on Sundays.  There will be some distance between rows of chairs. If you sit in a row with others, please leave an empty chair to provide some social distancing.

For those who prefer to view the service from home, the 9AM service will be livestreamed.  Contact Pastor Donna if you have questions.  

]]> We would love to have you join us for our worship service at 9AM either in person or on the livestream.  We will have only one service this Sunday, and there will be no Children's Ministry program.  

Please click HERE to sign up and join us in person at 9AM.  

Please sign up in advance to help us plan and let us know how many people in your family or group will attend. Starting next week, we will no longer require signups. 

Your health and safety are important!  Please continue to wear facemasks during the worship service on Sundays.  There will be some distance between rows of chairs. If you sit in a row with others, please leave an empty chair to provide some social distancing.

For those who prefer to view the service from home, the 9AM service will be livestreamed.  Contact Pastor Donna if you have questions.  

]]> Worship Service - December 5th https://www.cerritosbaptist.org/blog/post/worship-service---december-5th https://www.cerritosbaptist.org/blog/post/worship-service---december-5th#comments Sat, 04 Dec 2021 10:00:00 -0800 https://www.cerritosbaptist.org/blog/post/worship-service---december-5th Our Worship Service Livestream begins at 9 AM. Click Here to join!

If you would like to join us in person next week, you can sign-up here beginning Monday. Please contact us if you have any questions.

]]> Our Worship Service Livestream begins at 9 AM. Click Here to join!

If you would like to join us in person next week, you can sign-up here beginning Monday. Please contact us if you have any questions.

]]> Worship Service - November 28th https://www.cerritosbaptist.org/blog/post/worship-service---november-28th https://www.cerritosbaptist.org/blog/post/worship-service---november-28th#comments Sat, 27 Nov 2021 14:00:00 -0800 https://www.cerritosbaptist.org/blog/post/worship-service---november-28th Our Worship Service Livestream begins at 9 AM. Click Here to join!

If you would like to join us in person next week, you can sign-up here beginning Monday. Please contact us if you have any questions.

]]> Our Worship Service Livestream begins at 9 AM. Click Here to join!

If you would like to join us in person next week, you can sign-up here beginning Monday. Please contact us if you have any questions.

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