Proverbs 27:17

Proverbs 27:17

Thursday, December 15, 2022

This Week at Crossroads I 12.15.22

THE MEANING BEHIND THE MAGIC
Throughout Scripture there are signs that point to Jesus as the Christ. In preparation for Christmas, this Advent series will explore the meaning behind such signs that announce the birth of the Christ.  This week we'll focus on the virgin birth of Jesus Christ.  This is an important doctrine of the Christian church, and belief in it is essential for Christians.  The presence of Jesus within the womb shows us the preciousness of life within it. 

SCRIPTURES 
Luke 1:26–38 and Isaiah 7:14

HUDDLE/STUDY QUESTIONS
  1. What is one thing that stood out to you from this week’s message?
  2. Do you belief in the virgin birth? Why or why not?
  3. The virgin birth is important to the Christian faith. In what ways could disbelief in the virgin birth affect how you view Jesus?
  4. The virgin birth is a supernatural event. What does that mean?
  5. If we are skeptical of other claims of virgin births, why should we believe Mary’s?
  6. How does Jesus’s presence in the womb connect us to the preciousness of life within it? How could you serve pregnant women in need in your community?
  
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

END OF YEAR GIVING 2022 CAMPAIGN   

Crossroads Christmas Giving Campaign this year is in response to three on-going project needs we're excited for in the new year:
  1. Next Generation (Birth thru College) - summer day camp, mission trip and curriculum for Confirmation     
  2. Outreach and Marketing - A-frame signs, mailers and brochures to highlight ministries and events to our neighbors. 
  3. Facilities - Additional bathroom and kitchen prep area to hosts groups, whiteboard for conference/meeting room. 
Every cent given will go directly to these three areas.  This is an invitation to give above and beyond your regular tithes and offerings. Would you prayerfully consider giving sacrificially this holiday season? The fund will remain open through December 31. Be sure to select “Christmas Giving 2022.”
 
CHRISTMAS GIVING 2022
MEET GOD

CHRISTMAS AT CROSSROADS 

Bring your family and friends along as we celebrate Christmas Eve at Crossroads! We will gather on December 24 at 7 PM.  Gather with us as we celebrate the day when God stepped into the human story and changed the world forever. Invite family and friends as we celebrate the "Meaning Behind the Magic"

WORSHIP AT HOME ON CHRISTMAS DAY
Please note our regular Sunday in-person worship gathering and kids program will not be held on Christmas Day (December 25). We will have an online-only worship service on December 25.  You can watch recent services on-demand via our website, YouTube, or Facebook.
 
MEET FRIENDS
CHRISTMAS COOKIE DECORATING PARTY
The Station Coffee Company invites you to bring the family out for a fun holiday event to decorate Christmas cookies on December 18, from 10am-1pm. This is a fun activity for all ages, and you can take your creations home to enjoy during the holiday season. We provide all the materials and cookies - all we need is you. The Station Coffee Company is located at 130 N. Main Street in Florence. 

JOIN CROSSROADS ON THE CHURCH CENTER APP 

Download the Church Center app on your mobile device and locate Crossroads Church in San Tan Valley.  You can also access Church Center on your computer.  Church Center is our new platform to explore, engage, and get involved with Crossroads throughout the week.  Manage your profile, donations and register for events and groups. You can also view the church calendar and directory through Church Center.  Contact Kelly for login support or to schedule a tutorial for the Crossroads Church Center app.  

LAST CALL FOR HOLY LAND TRIP

You are invited on the trip of a lifetime! "Let us go to Bethlehem to see this thing that has taken place!” Luke 2:15  Have you ever dreamed of going to the Holy Land?  Walking where Jesus walked? Seeing places where he stayed and prayed? Imaging visiting the site of his first miracle, the Wedding at Cana in Galilee. Crossroads is invited to join ELCA Bishops Yehiel Curry of the Metro Chicago Synod and Bishop Pedro Suarez of Florida-Bahamas Synod for a Holy Land Pilgrimage April 10th-20th, 2023. Spaces are limited.  The cost is approximately $3700.00 + air travel to Chicago or Miami.  


 
I'M INTERESTED
MAKE LIFE BETTER
Crossroads Giving Tree Program provides a happy Christmas to a family in need with our ministry partner, Florence Unified School District.  Our Giving Tree Team has identified a family in need.  There are 5 children in the family with one going through cancer treatment.  Please select a gift tag on the Giving Tree near the Hospitality Table.  Please bring your unwrapped gift to the church by December 18th.  Please do not wrap the gifts ahead of time.  Our Giving Tree "elves" will wrap the gifts for the family.  Need more information reach out to Michelle Scavo for additional information.    
CHRISTMAS CLEAN UP
We would love some extra help taking down all of the beautiful Christmas decorations.  It shouldn't take too long, we just need to take the decor off all the trees and tables in the Gathering area and worship space and place them in bins so they are ready for next year. 
RIGISTER
You are invited to join the Lutheran Advocacy Day at the Capital.  Lutherans and friends from across the state will gather at the Arizona Capitol for a day of advocacy on Monday, January 30, 2023 from 9:30am - 11:30am.  
REGISTER

LIVES ARE CHANGED

With your generosity, lives and communities are being transformed here in San Tan Valley and through our national and global partners.  Your gifts enable Crossroads to equip and resource the people of Crossroads and emerging leaders through opportunities like prayer, worship gatherings, Next Generation Ministries, Agape College Ministry, Hope Women's Center Grief Share, and other starting points in your discipleship journey with God and others.

GIVE TODAY
CROSSROADS AT A GLANCE

Dec. 17            Cookie Decorating Party @10am  (The Station Coffee Company)

Dec. 18            Worship Celebration @ 9:15am (Crossroads Church)
                         FORM Christmas Celebration @ 6:30pm (Ministry House ASU Poly)

Dec. 21            Prayer Team @ 2:00pm (online)

Dec. 24            Candlelight Service @ 7:00pm 

Dec. 25            Worship Celebration @ 9:15am (Online Only)

Jan. 1               Worship Celebration @ 9:15am (Crossroads Church)

Jan. 7               Christmas Clean Up @ 8:00am (Crossroads Church)

Jan. 8               Generosity Bowl Kick-off 

Jan. 22             Crossroads Orientation @ 10:30am (Crossroads Meeting Room)

Jan. 23             Welcome Back Winter Disciples @ 10:00am (Crossroads Church)

Jan. 30             Lutheran Day at the Capitol @ 9:00am (Arizona State Capitol)
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:
  • Terrell P. for reconciliation with his family and life transitions
  • Erin Matthis transitions to hospice care
  • Cooper family at the sudden infant death of baby Zayla
  • Winter disciples as they travel during this season
  • Laura D. discernment for God's direction as she journey's forward in faith 
  • Evie W. gratefulness for moving to Arizona healing for grandson
  • Family of Dale Gronhovd as they mourn is passing
  • Praise God for a fun Hymns and Hops event
  • Praise God for blessings through The Station Coffee Company
  • Bruce L. recovery from open heart surgery
  • Norma as she continues with challenging health issues 
  • Family of Rev. Dr. Richard Stewart as they mourn his death
  • College students as they complete the Fall semester
  • Marin family recovery from illness   
  • Donya healing as she battles cancer 
  • All members of the Armed Forces
  • Crossroads' Giving Tree Family
  • Ukraine and all people across the world affected by aggression & war 
  • All those affected by gun violence
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