This Week at Crossroads I 7.20.23

 

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW When we love something or someone, we are eager to talk about it. How often do we talk about Jesus and the things of God? If the answer is very little, maybe it is because we love the things of the world more. Many of us within the church have left our first love in pursuit of lesser things. Just before Jesus’ crucifixion, the Bible tells us that even Peter loses his love for Jesus as he denies him three times. Distraught and defeated, he and the disciples go back to fishing after Jesus’ death. When Jesus shows back up on the beach, Peter is quick to join him. Jesus reinstates Peter by asking him three times if he loves him. Jesus reminds him that their love for one another can be renewed. If we renew our love for God, it will play out in loving God’s people.  Listen to This Sunday's Playlist:  To God Be the Glory Holy Is the Lord Victory in Jesus Indescribable  We Praise You JOIN US IN-PERSON OR ONLINE at 9:15am  FACEBOOK LIVE YOUTUBE CHANNEL CROSSROADS ON-DEMAND MEET GOD MEET FRIENDS FAITH & FAMILY NIGHT I AUG 25th Join the D-backs and churches from across Arizona at Chase Field as we host Faith & Family Night on Friday, August 25 vs. the Cincinnati Reds.  This promises to be a special night of unity and fellowship, featuring postgame D-backs player testimonials and a Zach Williams postgame concert! All fans with a ticket to the D-backs game against the Cincinnati Reds can stick around and enjoy the postgame concert. For more information, please contact Nicole Crombie or Kelly Dunlap. Register For Ticket BACKYARD BASH I AUG. 6th Backyard Bash is a great opportunity to relax and have fun with family, friends, neighbors as we celebrate 9 years of ministry in San Tan Valley. We'll have music, food, water slides and games.  A CONVERSATION WITH REV. KEN WHEELER  Join the Grand Canyon Synod's Simeon Project as they host a conversation with Ret. ELCA Pastor Ken Wheeler regarding his book "US: The Resurrection of American Terror." This heart-wrenching yet stubbornly hopeful narrative, exposes white supremacy as America's greatest threat. Transcending the boundaries of memoir, scholarship, theology, and sharp political critique, Pastor Wheeler takes readers on his own seven-decade-long journey that lays bare the terror of being Black in America. From his childhood in Jackson, Mississippi under the trauma of Jim Crow segregation to the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, Wheeler steadily holds a mirror up to a nation drowning in a rising tide of white supremacy.   Click Here To Join the Zoom Link MAKE LIFE BETTER TEACHER SUPPLY DRIVEI SUNDAY, JULY 30 We know school's out for summer!  Most AZ schools will resume in July.  According to AdoptAClassroom.org, teachers spend an average of $750 of their own money on school supplies. Many teachers spend even more, with 30% spending $1,000 out of their own pocket each school year on supplies for their own classrooms.  Crossroads will collect school supplies for teachers in FUSD to support their 2023-2024 school year.  Supply list will be available in July.  For more information contact Nicole Crombie.   ASU MOVE-IN DAY  Saturday, August 12  Make life better serving as a volunteer at ASU Polytechnic campus move in day.  We have two opportunities this year.  Volunteers help make the process as smooth as possible, unload cars and moving belongings to rooms, keeping spirits up with the cheers and applause , and helping families through what can often be an emotional day.  If moving doesn't sound like your cup of tea, join us as as we spruce up the Agape Ministry House at Poly.  Both students and families have reacted favorably to how effective this move-in process works.  REGISTER HERE NICOLE CROMBIE I LOCAL & GLOBAL OUTREACH LEADER We are excited and blessed to announce that Nicole has agreed to volunteer to lead our local/global outreach ministries. She will specialize in coordinating church events as well as helping people in the community.  Nicole is involved in Women of Grace Missional Community and a regular volunteer at Hope Women's Center.  She is passionate about empowering and encouraging others to realize their full potential. Nicole’s biggest inspiration is her husband, Sean. She also shares her home with many rescue animals. Nicole believes that with God, prayer, and a positive outlook anything is possible.  Share your outreach hopes and dreams with her at Nicole Crombie.   HELP CROSSROADS RECEIVE $250.00 GRANTS FOR MINI PROJECTS Support the work of Crossroads while taking part in meaningful service, education and fundraising events for Crossroads.  Catherine O'Neal will provide the resources you need to get started and register the event. Once approved you will receive a Thrivent Action Team Kit and $250 gift card in seed money for the project.  The possibilities are endless.  Contact Nicole Crombie to register for Thrivent and a Thrivent Action Team Today!  LEARN MORE 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 websiteor 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 CROSSROADS AT A GLANCE July 17-20    Roster Leaders' Conference (Phoenix, AZ) July 23         Worship Celebration @ 9:15am (Crossroads Church) July 25         Prayer Team Meeting @ 2:00pm (Online) July 30         Worship Celebration @ 9:15am (Crossroads Church) Aug. 1          Conversation with Pastor Ken Wheeler (Online)  Aug. 2          C3 @ 6:30pm (Crossroads Church) Aug. 6          Backyard Bash @ 10:30am(Crossroads Church) Aug. 9          Prayer Team Meeting @ 2:00pm (Crossroads Church) Aug. 12        ASU Move In Day (ASU Polytechnic Campus) Aug. 13        Worship Celebration @ 9:15am (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: Earl R. (Vicki's Denman's uncle) as he battle's cancer Betsy H. healing from Valley Fever   Nicole C. for new medical treatments Gary S. healing    McGee family the loss of their infant son  Alexis T. answer from neurological examination  Scott Sandstrom family at his passing  Tommy continued healing from his surgery  Juan Gonzales continued healing through physical therapy  Gathered By Grace Lutheran Church  Terrell P. for reconciliation with his family and life transitions 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 PICS OF THE WEEK Left: Pr Charles, Assist. to the Bishop Jacqui Pagel and Deacon Chelle Huth United Seminary at the Rostered Minister's Gathering in Phoenix.   Right: Back to School Blessing for our PreK- college Students Copyright © 2023 Crossroads Church, All rights reserved. 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