Hello, Crossroads Family !
Thanks for your love and commitment to knowing Christ and helping others know Him ! These are fun times at Crossroads but also time to be focused and mindful of the calling God has placed on us to serve Him well. As the church grows, we should be looking for ways we can grow our relationships and minister effectively together. We don’t want to just take care of our own needs ; rather, we want to be outwardly-focused during these turbulent times in the world. Many in the world are without the true hope that is found in Christ, the risen Lord !
If you are currently serving in any capacity at Crossroads (youth, worship, greeter, missions, yard team, cleaning, finances, children, small group leader, etc), please be available to hang around after worship on September 22 for a Ministry Teams meeting. This will be an opportunity to address needs, help improve coordination among our different ministries and do some planning for the remainder of 2024. If you have something you or your team would like to include on the agenda for that meeting, please let me know as soon as you can. Often people in the church mention they are looking for a way to serve ; is there a need in your ministry team that some behind-the-scenes person could help with ? Finally, we are still looking for some people to join our Missions Team … and looking for ways to improve our missions outreach on a local level. Ideas ? I’m looking forward to our connecting time Sunday, the 22nd.
Coming up :
Tonight : Immerse, 7:00
Looking forward to seeing you tonight for good conversation around God’s Word ! A midweek pick-me-up !
Saturday : Breakfast & a Bible Study, 8:00 am
This group got off to a great start last Saturday with 14 in attendance and others expected to join this coming Saturday. The group learned more about God’s design for biblical communities. We look forward to women growing closer together and to the Lord over the course of the next seven weeks ! Contact Erin Townsend (ektownsend12@gmail.com) if you have questions or a need.
Sunday : Worship & Fellowship Meal
We’ll worship at 10:00, then everyone is invited for an outdoor lunch at the Townsends’ home following the service — 13454 E. Nelson Road, in Nevada. Food and paperware will be provided. Bring drinks to share if you’re able, and bring a lawn chair if you can ! We’ll have a relaxed time of fellowship, food, and games. (Don’t forget to grab several Crossroads Church invitations next time you’re at the church. They’re easy to give to a friend who needs a church home !)
Hymn Study Small Group – September 22, 6:30 pm
We had a wonderful time of getting to know each other and being encouraged through the study and singing of two special hymns of faith last Sunday evening. We’ll meet again on the 22nd at the home of Marvin & Diane Knoche. Plan to join us — everyone of all ages welcome !
Youth Game Night – October 5
Plans are being made for a game night for the young people of Crossroads and their friends. More information coming. Reserve the date !
Welcome !
We look forward this Sunday morning to welcoming Tommie & Diane Ray and Marvin & Diane Knoche as new members at Crossroads !
Prayer Needs
Other prayer needs :
- Many in our congregation who have requested prayer.
- Our nation’s leaders
- Our missionaries
- Local missions outreach
- Our church elders and all who serve the Body of Christ at Crossroads
- God’s provision of daily needs
- Generous hearts to give and serve
- A love for the Lord and the filling of His Holy Spirit.
My soul thirsts for You, my flesh yearns for You …. Psalm 63:1
I will lift up my hands in Your name. Psalm 63:4
I will meditate on You in the night watches. Psalm 63:6
Hear my voice, O God. Psalm 64:1
O You who answer prayer, to You all people will come. Psalm 65:2
By awesome deeds You answer us in righteousness, O God of our salvation. Psalm 65:5
Blessed be God who has not turned away my prayer nor His lovingkindness from me. Psalm 66:20
I hope to see you tonight for Immerse !
— Tom
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