This Week At Crossroads

Pastor's Corner Many congregations operate from a set of prescribed expectations – things it is believed are necessary to be a “successful congregation.” These “required” attributes include things like confirmed members, a council with officers, committees for just about everything, a choir, Sunday School, youth group, Bible study groups, women’s ministry, you name it. When any of these components is missing or floundering, the congregation’s self-perception takes a hit, and the assumption is that we are somehow failing with respect to what we SHOULD be. These expectations often come from a place of nostalgia, or looking back to what people might consider the “glory days,” rather than focusing on our context now. When we cling to any particular aspect of our congregation’s life as part of our identity, critique of that component becomes particularly painful and hard to accept, let alone change. The situation of the congregation and its particular moment in time determines what is needed for a shared life of faith and ministry. This may mean that things will come and go with the ebb and flow of the congregation – there may or may not be a Sunday School or a choir or a certain committee if the moment doesn’t call for it. Rather than operating from a place of scarcity or nostalgia, i.e., focusing on what we used to have, there is flexibility and fluidity for “what is” rather than “what should be.” SCRIPTURE FOR SUNDAY: Luke 5:33 – 38    Playlist of the Week Kyrie Save Your People From The Dust Just As I Am JOIN US IN-PERSON OR ONLINE Sunday at 9:15am  YOUTUBE CHANNEL CROSSROADS ON-DEMAND FACEBOOK LIVE NEW Hours/Days Pastor Kaila Office Hours  Pastor Kaila will be in the Church office from 12:30-3 every Monday and Wednesday 9:30-1 at The Station Coffee Co. To reach her please call or email her directly.  480-881-5695 karmbruster@iamcrossroads.org MEET GOD Soup Suppers at 6:30; sign up through your Church Center App to bring soup, bread or dessert. Join us for service following at 7pm. On the 2nd Sunday of the month, we will have intergenerational confirmation after worship to have discussions, ask questions, and have fun about different topics about faith, church, and life! MEET FRIENDS Next Connection Night is April 3 MAKE LIFE BETTER We would love it if you would order Easter Lilies for our Easter Service. You can order and on your Church App. If you need help, see Michelle. Looking for a great way to give back? Check out our new sign up board. If you have any questions contact Pastor Kaila. Will YOU PARTNER WITH US?  If you have ever considered setting up a recurring gift, now is the perfect time! Crossroads has more opportunities than ever to engage in Kingdom movements locally and around the world. Would you consider being part of this work financially?  To give online simply go to our Crossroads website or use the GIVE TODAY button.  There you can give a one time gift or set up your profile and use the reoccurring gift option.  It only takes a couple minutes.  You can also mail your gift to us at: Crossroads Church  2769 E. Combs Road Box 4 San Tan Valley, AZ 85140.  GIVE TODAY Station Coffee Co. Happenings We are looking for volunteers to help host our livestream church service at the Coffee Shop. If you are interested please contact Pastor Kaila for more information or sign up on the sign up board at church. Copyright © 2023 Crossroads Church, All rights reserved. Our Mailing Address Is: 2769 E. Combs Road | Box 4 | San Tan Valley | AZ | 85143 Our Physical Address Is: 2769 E. Combs Road Building D I San Tan Valley I AZ I 85140 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.