Community Baptist Church

Garfield,  New Jersey

Pastor Stephen Janke

The Community Baptist Church of Garfield is an independent Baptist church located in Bergen county New Jersey, just east of New York City. The church is easily accessible from anywhere in the greater Northern New Jersey/NYC area.

Someday Arrived

 We all had folks tell that "Someday they will come to church"  Well here in Garfield "Someday" arrived.  Some who have said they would come "Someday" now could fulfill that promise.  It was good to see visitors and church folk fill the church.

What a great time we had in both the Morning and Evening Services.  I am always amazed how the preaching of the Word of God can touch hearts.  It's by the preaching of Blood and resurrection that conviction of sin falls and souls converted.  It's by the same preaching that believers are strengthened and encouraged.

The best way to keep trouble out of the church is to keep the baptismal waters troubled.

I was thrilled to be back at this great church.  Always being in New Jersey is special for me.  My first church was in the Garden State and in the same county as Community Baptist Church.

Now this meeting was so very special.  It was in honor of Veteran's Day, remembering those who in the past and currently serving in the United States military.  Many Veterans of the church and invited guests were  recognized and honored for their time of service to our country.

Some gave personal testimony of their faith in the Lord and gave appreciation for the prayers of God's people on their behalf.

They serve with pride and honor

Each of the Veterans received a special plaque

Posters around the church reminded us of the price of freedom and liberty.  A price paid by the American Soldier.

May God Bless America Again

Pastor Janke is a veteran from Viet Nam.  He served in the K-9 division of the operation there.  It was a  VERY special time for him to have two of his old fellow military buddies visit the Veteran's Day Service.  He had not seen them in over thirty years, since leaving Viet Nam.  It was a tearful, joyful and heart warming event for them to be reunited.  Not only because of their bond as soldiers but also because they were now believers in Jesus Christ.  Their testimony was clear as to the grace of God in the matter of salvation.  Having in the past been united in the service they now are united in the Name of Jesus and seek to serve Him.

Music filled the building as songs of America and the Cross were sung.  "Let music fill the breeze and ring from all the trees, sweet freedom's song."  Freedom from man's oppression and freedom from the chains of sin.

Faith and I were privileged to sit in on a really great Sunday School Class.  Brother Derek is one fantastic Sunday School teacher.  He is a true Bible teacher.

A person can get a real Bible education from his class.  Not only does he give great factual content but also applies these facts in the light of our life as a Christian living in today's age.

The ministry of the church reaches out to others with a Van Ministry.

One Nation Under God One Man with God One Church for God