This Week At Crossroads I 2.2.23

 

A PLACE FOR EVERYONE  In this series we're unpacking what it means to be the selfless covenanted people of God.  It doesn't matter who you are, what you believe, or what you've done,”there's a place for you at Crossroads Church. This week we'll talk about the church not as a building, but a movement of generous people following a loving God and serving each other. Following worship we invite you to stay for our tailgate party and discover the real winner of our Generosity Bowl. SCRIPTURE TEXTS   Acts 2:42-47 Ephesians 5:25, 29 Malachi 3:10 HUDDLE/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS  What is one thing that stood out to you from this week’s message? What do you love about the church? If Crossroads were to disappear from your schedule what kind of hole would it leave in your life?  Describe a time when you blessed someone else as a result of you serving the church? How did that experience make you feel?  How has your life been blessed as a result of your giving back to God through your tithes and financial gifts?  The mission of the church is to help people become fully devoted followers of Jesus.  It what ways have you made this mission your own?  WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TAILGATE PARTY AFTER CHURCH It's coming down to the wire.  The 4th quarter.  The game is one the line.  Will you take the risk and go for the long bomb or hand off the run to win the game?  Whatever you decide, you're a winner.  Crossroads is a winner.  Stay after church for the victory celebration tailgate party.  MEET GOD COVENANT SUNDAY IS HERE!!! This Sunday we will affirm our covenant as a church family. Please download and fill out the 2023 Covenant Disciple (our version of membership).  Bring it to church with you on Sunday morning.  Additional copies will be available at the Welcome Table.  Please take time to read through Crossroads Manifesto.   2023 DISCIPLE COVENANT FORM CROSSROADS MANIFESTO 2023 LENTEN SCHEDULE Journey together with us on this Lenten journey for time of meditation and blessing. Come and join us as we fellowship, sing, pray, and worship God on Wednesday evenings.  Listed below is our Lent 2023 schedule: 2/22 - Ashes To Go @ ASU Poly 9:00am-11am  Ash Wednesday Worship Gathering 6:30pm  3/1 - Soup Supper @ 6:00pm & Worship Gathering @ 6:30pm 3/8 - Soup Supper @ 6:00pm & Worship Gathering @ 6:30pm 3/15 - Soup Supper @ 6:00pm & Worship Gathering @ 6:30pm 3/22 - Soup Supper @ 6:00pm &Worship Gathering @ 6:30pm 3/29 - Soup Supper @ 6:00pm & Worship Gathering @ 6:30pm  4/6 - Maundy Thursday Worship Gathering @ 6:30pm 4/7 - Good Friday Worship Gathering @ 6:30pm 4/8 - All Church Picnic and Egg Hunt @ 11am-1pm (Empire Park) MEET FRIENDS WOMEN OF GRACE  Saturday, February 4, 2023 Women of Grace will meet at church this Saturday at 10:00am.  We'll get to know and celebrate each other, work on a project for the Hope Women's Center, do some planning, have a short Bible Study/deveotion and of course...have a bite to eat!!!. Hope to see many of you there including our working sisters.  Please sign up using the link below:    REGISTER FORM MEET UP  SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5th @ 6:00PM  ASU MINISTRY HOUSE FORM is a community of Christian young adults from across the East Valley. Most of us belong to churches with no specific focus on young adults. We gather together to create a discipleship community specifically for young adults to find each other and walk together along our discipleship journey to follow Jesus. We are not a church. We are a young adult ministry that complements the local church by creating a discipleship environment for young adults to lead in, grow in, and minister to each other in.  If you are a young adult between the ages of 18-30-something this group is for you. Contact Pastor Charles for details.  LIFE TOGETHER Starts Feb. 6th at 10:00AM  Facilitator: Pastor Charles Newman Jesus had intimate friendship with His Father and close friends like the disciples Peter, James, and John. In Life Together, we explore intimacy with God by knowing God’s story and how you are a part of it as His image bearer.  Seek spiritual friendships where you can grow in being completely known. Spiritual friendships are formed as we study God's word in community and remain open to connect with others at a deeper level.  REGISTER BAR VINEDO 6:00PM  7215 S. Power Rd.  Queen Creek, AZ  Holy Smokes is where we blend faith, friends and cigars.  Join us for a cigar and an unplugged conversation as we deconstruct the church, faith and humanity one cigar at a time. Topic Starter: "Religious Trauma: It's More Than Church Hurt."   What is religious trauma? Religious trauma occurs when a person's religious experience is stressful, degrading, dangerous, abusive, or damaging. Traumatic religious experiences may harm or threaten to harm someone's physical, emotional, mental, sexual, or spiritual health and safety. REGISTER DIVORCECARE Starts! Monday February 6th at 6:00PM Facilitators: Rachel Evans & Tim Sersig Divorce Care is life-changing support groups welcome people and guide them on the path of recovery after separation or divorce.  The cost of the workshop is $20.00. Scholarships are available.  REGISTER GRIEFSHARE Starts! Tuesday Feb. 7th 6:30pm Facilitators: Dani Miller & Pastor Tim Perlick GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone.  The cost of the workbook is $20.00.  Scholarships are available.  REGISTER CROSSROADS IS NOW ON CHURCH CENTER Crossroads exclusively uses uses Church Center for our calendar, giving, groups, directory, etc.  Church Center is an integrated system for our online giving, events/RSVP's, calendar and groups.  Please download the Church Center App on your devices.  For assistance contact Kelly Dunlap. DOWNLOAD THE APP MAKE LIFE BETTER MISSIONAL COMMUNITIES We believe Missional Communities are the Hub of ministry around Crossroads. It’s the best place to get connected to others and be connected in your growth with Jesus. There are great pathways for community, faith formation and service. We would love to talk with you about them. More Info FAITH IN ACTION  Pastor Charles, Rachel Evans and Heidi Miller joined with 100+ lutherans from across Arizona to talk to legislators about HB221 and HB2142.  Both bills address hunger related issues.  Our Crossroads team had a one on one meeting with Rep. Neal Carter from our district.  We learned that HB221 came up for a vote and passed unanimously! Advocacy matters.  If you would like to be part of the Lutheran Advocacy Ministry of Arizona (LAMA) or would like more information, contact Pastor Charles Newman or Rachel Evans.    WE'RE MAKING A DIFFERENCE At Crossroads, we believe that one way we can worship God is by being generous with our finances. To give online sampling go to our Crossroads website or use the GIVE TODAY button.  We encourage you to set up your profile and use the reoccurring gift option.  It will only take a couple minutes enter your information.  You can also mail your gift to us at: Crossroads Church 2769 E. Combs Road Box 4 San Tan Valley, AZ 85140.  GIVE TODAY CROSSROADS AT A GLANCE Feb. 4              Women of Grace@ 10:00am (Crossroads Church) Feb. 5               Worship Celebration @ 9:15am(Crossroads Church)                            Covenant Sunday Celebration (Crossroads Church)                           FORM Young Adults @ (ASU Ministry House 7165 E. Thistle Ave.) Feb. 6               Life Together @ 10:00am (Crossroads Church)                          Divorce Care @ 6:00PM (Crossroads Church)  Feb. 7               ASU Agape Ministry @ 10:30PM (ASU Student Union)                          Griefshare @ 6:30PM (Crossroads Church)  Feb. 8               Prayer Team Meeting @ 2:00PM (Online)                          Holy Smokes @ 6:00pm (Bar Vinedo) Feb. 10             Toddler Time @ 9:30am  Feb. 12              Worship Celebration @ 9:15am(Crossroads Church)  Feb. 13              Life Together @ 10:00am (Crossroads Church)                           Divorce Care @ 6:00PM (Crossroads Church)  Feb. 14              Agape Campus Ministry @ 10:30am (ASU Polytechnic)                            Grief Share @ 6:30pm (Crossroads Church) Feb. 19              Worship Celebration @ 9:15am(Crossroads Church)                            Staff Meeting @ 10:30am (Crossroads Church)                           Family Ministry Event @ 4:00pm (Elevate Trampoline Park)                           FORM @ 6:00pm Feb. 20              Life Together @ 10:00am (Crossroads Church)                           Divorce Care @ 6:00PM (Crossroads Church)  Feb. 21              Agape Campus Ministry @ 10:30am (ASU Polytechnic)                            Grief Share @ 6:30pm (Crossroads Church) Feb. 22              ASH WEDNESDAY                           Ashes to Go 9:00am (ASU Polytechnic)                           Ashes to Go 12:00pm (The Station Coffee Co)                           Ash Wednesday Worship Gathering @ 6:30pm(Crossroads Church) Feb. 24              Toddler Time @ 9:30am  (Crossroads Church) Feb. 26              Worship Celebration @ 9:15am(Crossroads Church)                            Pastoral Intern Tim Perlick Sending Celebration @ 10:115am                                   (Crossroads Church) Feb. 27              Life Together @ 10:00am (Crossroads Church)                           Divorce Care @ 6:00PM (Crossroads Church)  Feb. 28              Agape Campus Ministry @ 10:30am (ASU Polytechnic)                            Grief Share @ 6:30pm (Crossroads Church) PRAYER WALL There are many ways to offer and receive prayer at Crossroads.  Send your prayer request to Crossroads Prays.  Go to the Prayer Station during worship service and light a candle. Receive confidential prayer with a  A Prayer Team member.  THIS WEEK'S PRAYER & PRAISE: Juan Gonzalez for surgery Family of Tyre Nichols  John Wells for continued healing  Debbie Wells as she continues to care for John Family of Rosemary Smith as they celebrate her life Aaron Mathis family as they grief Aaron's passing Terrell P. for reconciliation with his family and life transitions Winter disciples as they travel during this season Laura D. discernment for God's direction as she journey's forward in faith  Praise God for blessings through The Station Coffee Company Norma as she continues with challenging health issues   Donya healing as she battles cancer  All members of the Armed Forces Ukraine and all people across the world affected by aggression & war  All those affected by gun violence The Crossroads Livestream worship starts at 9:10am every Sunday.  Worship right alongside your friends at Crossroads each Sunday. 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