This Week @ Crossroads I 8.25.22

MEET GOD CLEAN BREAK  In this four-week series we will explore some misunderstandings of our perceptions of God/faith/Jesus and challenge ourselves to break the bad thinking before it breaks us.  We will consider commonly used phrases or assumptions that are not only not in scripture, but that actually turn people away from a welcome Relationship with Jesus Christ.  God cannot be manipulated; therefore, we give because we are generous people, not to gain prosperity. This Week's Scripture: Matthew 9:1-13, 11:28 Huddle/Study Questions: Is it logical to assume that our churches are perfect? Tell about a time when you have been utterly exhausted. What helped you recover? What does it mean to you that Jesus offers to carry our burdens for us? Why do we hesitate to carry our heaviness ourselves? Why do we assume people must be perfect or that churches are perfect? WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW You're invited to our All Church gathering on September 7th.  This monthly online gatherings are vital to our mission, to equipping you as a Crossroads disciple of Jesus and to maintaining unity within our growing community. Email info@iamcrossroads.org for the Zoom link.  During C3 you can expect:  Celebrate stories of God at work Connect with other people and leaders at Crossroads Contribute to the pastoral vision for our journey ahead Spiritual focus and investment  Facebook LIVE  YOUTUBE LIVE Prayer is essential to our spiritual growth.  We also encourage others by prayer for their needs.  If you have a prayer request, submit here.  Our prayer ministry meets on Sunday before worship service and online.  If you would like to serve in our prayer ministry CONNECT HERE.     BAPTISM AT CROSSROADS Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father nd the Song and the Holy Spirit. -Matthew 28:19 We believe the sacrament of baptism is a beautiful life-changing event. In baptism, we trust that God is active in cleansing us from our sin, we are claimed as children of God and we receive the free gift of God’s grace.  Whether as an infant or an adult, we trust that in baptism, we are joined to the life, death and resurrection of Jesus!  Contact Pastor Charles Newman to discuss getting you or someone you know baptized.  MEET FRIENDS Learn about the vision, background and beliefs of Crossroads Church.  Learn how the church can support your spiritual growth.  Get to know the leaders of the Crossroads family and our discipleship pathways we seek to practice.  Learn how to participate in our mission to bring the love of Jesus Christ to the world! Contact Kelly Dunlap for more information or RSVP HERE.    Agape, a Crossroads ministry at ASU Poly is in full swing for the Fall semester.  We want to offer three ways you can support this ministry: 1. Help Feed Students - Every Monday at 5:30pm students gather for a meal. They can always use cooks and cookie bakers.   2. Join Our Leadership Team as we seek to grow and expand this ministry. If you're interested on the leadership team contact Pastor Charles. 3. Volunteer to clean, garden or stock the food closet at the ministry house.   To learn more about Agape ministry and how you can make life better for students contact Rachel Evans.  Grandparents Day 2022 September 11, 2022  In honor of Grandparents' Day, KidsCity will host our annual Bake-off for the coveted Golden Spoon Award.  Bakers are invited to enter their best cookies for this year's contest.  Bring your best cookies on Sunday, September 11th by 9am to enter the contest.  KidsCity kids will judge the best cookie and hand out the Golden Spoon Award for 2022 at the end of the worship celebration.   MAKE LIFE BETTER Our 4th Hymns and Hops Fest is all about brining people together.  Join us as we raise our glasses and voices in song.  A portion of the proceeds go to teachers in the Florence Unified School District. Beer $5 Water $1 and soda $1  CROSSROADS SHIRTS PRE-ORDER Because you asked...We're extending early bird pricing for T-shirts for $15.00 through Sunday, August 28th.  There are two colors to chose from and sizes range from small to 3XL.  Proceeds from the T-Shirt go to support Crossroads ministries.  PRE-ORDER HERE There are many opportunities to serve through Crossroads and beyond.  We encourage everyone to serve in ministry.  Consider the following opportunities:  KIDSCITY/FAMILY MINISTRIES (Birth - 5th grade) contact Nicole Crowder STUDENTS (6th-12th grade) contact Catherine O'Neal YOUNG ADULTS (18 years - 30-something) contact Catherine O'Neal ASU COLLEGE MINISTRY contact Rachel Evans WORSHIP ASSISTANTS (In-Person and Online) contact Michelle Scavo MUSICANS contact Toby Haugen ADMINISTRATION contact Kelly Dunlap SUNDAY MORNING OPERATIONS contact Kelly Dunlap MISSION & OUTREACH contact Intern Pastor Tim Perlick MISISIONAL COMMUNITIES contact Pastor Charles Newman The Station Coffee Company, is a fully functioning coffee shop located at 130 N. Main Street in historic downtown Florence.  This outreach ministry of Crossroads is dedicated to building community one cup at a time and support community development locally and globally.  If you haven't been to The Station Coffee Company,  Pastor Charles would love to meet you for coffee and give you a tour. To schedule call Kelly Dunlap at the church office (480) 849-2465. GIVE HERE CROSSROADS AT A GLANCE Aug. 28          Crossroads Orientation @ 10:45am (Crossroads Church) Aug. 29          Agape Meal @ 5:30pm (Agape Ministry House) Aug. 30          Coffee & Caring @ 2:30pm (ASU Poly Student Union) Sept. 2-5        Agape Campus Ministry San Diego, Retreat  Sept. 6           Coffee and Caring @ 2:30pm (ASU Poly Student Union) Sept. 7           C3 All Church Gathering @ 6:30pm (Online)  Sept. 11         Grandparent's Day Cookie Bake-Off @ 9:00 (Crossroads Church)                       Hymns and Hops @ 3pm-5pm (Crossroads Church)  Sept. 12         Agape Meal @ 5:30pm (Agape Ministry House) Sept. 13         Coffee and Caring @ 2:30pm (ASU Poly Student Union) Sept. 18         FORM Young Adults @ 6pm (TBA)  Sept. 19         Agape Meal @ 5:30pm (Agape Ministry House) Sept. 20         Coffee and Caring @ 2:30pm (ASU Poly Student Union) Sept. 26         Agape Meal @ 5:30pm (Agape Ministry House) Sept. 27        Coffee and Caring @ 2:30pm (ASU Poly Student Union) Oct. 2            FORM Young Adults @ 6pm (Crossroads Church)  Oct. 3        Agape Meal @ 5:30pm (Agape Ministry House) Oct. 4            Coffee and Caring @ 2:30pm (ASU Poly Student Union) Oct. 5            C3 All Church Gathering @ 6:30pm (Online) Oct. 10         Agape Meal @ 5:30pm (Agape Ministry House) Oct. 11          Coffee and Caring @ 2:30pm (ASU Poly Student Union) Oct. 15          Annual Meeting @ 9:00am (Crossroads Church) Oct.16           Barefoot Sunday @ 9:15 (Crossroads Church)                       FORM Young Adults @ 6:30pm (TBA) Oct. 17          Agape Meal @ 5:30pm (Agape Ministry House) Oct. 18          Coffee and Caring @ 2:30pm (ASU Poly Student Union) Oct. 24          Agape Meal @ 5:30pm (Agape Ministry House) Oct. 25          Coffee and Caring @ 2:30pm (ASU Poly Student Union) 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: Joanne Hock at the passing of her husband Loren Gary S. as he continues with his recovery and healing Participants in our Griefshare group to find comfort and healing Santa Maria Peregrina Luterana Iglesia as they heal from institutional racism The ELCA as we publicly repent of institutional racism and harm caused to our Latino brothers and sisters  Deadly flooding and fires in southern and western parts of the United States Schmidt family at the passing of Erin while giving birth to baby James Schmidt Family at the passing of baby James   Recruiting musicians  Aaron Mathis who has been diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer Fund for Leaders ELCA meet its $25,000 fundraising goal  Arizona State University first year and returning students Sydney Newman as she starts her senior year at Grambling University Emily Lambert as she begins her first year at Northern Arizona University  Our companion synods the Lutheran Church of Senegal and Mexico All members of the Armed Forces All teachers, school administration, students and families Ukraine and all people across the world affected by aggression & war  All those affected by gun violence Copyright © 2022 Crossroads Church, All rights reserved. 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