This Week at Crossroads I 1.12.23

Dangerous Payers  Culture tells us that life should be easy, you deserve better, to pursue comfort. As we continue with our Selfless series Pastor Charles will talk about on of the most dangerous prayers we can pray.  What he will share goes against everything that society and "good" Christians tell us to pray.   SCRIPTURE TEXTS   Jeremiah 8:18, 21-22 Romans 9:1-4 HUDDLE/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS  What is one thing that stood out to you from this week’s message? What are some of your pet peeves? What things annoy you the most? What are some things you often pray about? What do you think about asking God to break your heart? Have you ever experienced God’s blessings as a result of suffering? What happened?   WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW 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 devices.  If you need assistance to download or a tutorial on how to use the Crossroads Church Center App, please contact Kelly Dunlap or Pastor Charles Newman.    DOWNLOAD THE APP LET'S GO HEAD TO HEAD!!!  Generosity Bowl '23 is underway! Join us for the next 4 Sundays as our two teams go head to head on generosity.  Pastor Charles is the coach for Team Red and Pastoral Intern Tim is the coach for Team Blue.  The first quarter "play action" is focused on SELFLESS PRAYERS.  Join us as we're called to pray.  Score a point by completing your prayer action card.   Don't know what team you're on? Click the links below to pull up the team rosters.  Don't see your name? Contact our league commissioner, Rondi Eggenberg.  We want to make sure every who wants to play can and She will make sure everyone gets in the game!   For updates and score go to the Generosity Bowl Page on our website.  Team Red Roster Team Blue Roster MEET GOD COVENANT SEASON IS COMING... Crossroads is not a membership congregation but rather a covenantal one.  Choosing to become a covenant disciple of Jesus at Crossroads means Crossroads becomes your spiritual home and community. Each January we ask our Crossroads community to prayerfully discern God's call to commit or recommit to being a Covenant Disciple.  During this season (Jan. 1 - Feb. 5) come hear about how God is leading Crossroads. We will share exciting stories and future directions as we start a new year together.  Make plans to be present for worship in person or online during this season. Please take time to read through Crossroads Manifesto.   CROSSROADS MANIFESTO MEET FRIENDS MORE INFO  NEW! TODDLER TIME 2nd and 4th Fridays at 9:30am  Everybody loves a good story, especially our preschoolers! Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their little ones to play and learn at Crossroads' Toddler Time.  We'll provide stories, songs and crafts.  At the end of our structured sessions, littles can enjoy a pre-packaged (nut free) snack and play while adults can talk and share in their journey of raising small people.  This group is for children ages 0-5 along with their caregiver.  Register WELCOME BACK WINTER DISCIPLES AND FRIENDS Everyone is welcome! We especially invite all our friends who worship with us during the winter months. Come meet new friends, hear what's been happening while you were away and enjoy some great coffee and baked goodies      Register DIVORCECARE Monday Jan. 23 - April 17, 2023  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 Tuesday Jan. 24 - April 18, 2023 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 MAKE LIFE BETTER STUDENT MINISTRY TEAM Imagine if you would have had a loving adult caring for you when you were a teenager? Well, you can be that for a current teen by joining our Student MInistry Team. Mentor a small group, help with group activities on Sunday nights. We can’t wait to talk to you.  More Info 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 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, we use Church Center an app for churches and Stripe to process online payments. We encourage you to set up your profile and new giving pattern with Stripe. It will only take a minute or two to enter your information.  GIVE TODAY CROSSROADS AT A GLANCE Jan. 13              Toddler Time @ 9:30 (Crossroads Church) Jan. 14              Church Board @ 9:00am (Crossroads Church) Jan. 15              Worship Celebration @ 9:15am (Crossroads Church)                           Staff Meeting @ 10:30am (Crossroads Church)                           FORM Missional Community @ 6:30pm (ASU Ministry House)  Jan. 17              Agape Coffee & Convo @ 10:30am (ASU Poly Student Union) Jan. 22             Worship Celebration @ 9:15am (Crossroads Church)                          Crossroads Orientation @ 10:30am (Crossroads Meeting Room) Jan. 23             Welcome Back Winter Disciples @ 10:00am (Crossroads Church)                          DivorceCare Group @ 6:00pm (Crossroads Church) Jan. 25             Prayer Team @ 2:00pm (Online) Jan. 27              Toddler Time @ 9:30pm (Crossroads Church) Jan. 29             Worship Celebration @ 9:15am (Crossroads Church) Jan. 30             Lutheran Day at the Capitol @ 9:00am (Arizona State Capitol)                          DivorceCare Group @ 6:00pm (Crossroads Church) Feb. 5               Worship Celebration @ 9:15am (Crossroads Church)                            Covenant Sunday   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: Aaron Mathis family as they grief Aaron's passing Rosemary S. for healing  Charlene B. for continued healing Congratulations to Pr. Kaila Armbruster and family on the birth of baby Rigg Malone Armbruster on Dec. 19 Terrell P. for reconciliation with his family and life transitions Kelly Le Beaux recovery for procedure and God's grace Sheriff Lamb at the loss of his son and granddaughter Caroline, fiancé of Cooper Lamb in critical condition 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 and healing for grandson Family of Dale Gronhovd as they mourn is passing Praise God for blessings through The Station Coffee Company Bruce L. recovery from open heart surgery Norma as she continues with challenging health issues  Marin family recovery from illness    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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