What's happening at Crossroads this week?

WEEKLY SNAPSHOT August 23, 2024 CONNECT With God’s grace through faith, we are the hands and feet of Christ empowered to serve and love ALL God’s people. This Week at Crossroads.... SUNDAY, August 25 Worship- 9:15am Bible Study after worship on Scripture of the Day MONDAY, August 26 Feed My Starving Children Pack-9-11amin Mesa Pastor Kaila office hours-12:00pm-3pm at Church Building WEDNESDAY, August 28 Pastor Kaila office hours- 11am-2pm at The Station Coffee Co. Women of Grace- 10am-1:30pm at The Station Coffee Co. SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 RECAP Attendance:  21 Online Attendance:  2 Weekly Giving: $1478.44 Budgeted:  $2729 Donate Here! In the gospel text for Sunday many people take offense at Jesus’ invitation to eat his flesh and drink his blood; even many of Jesus’ disciples peel off. This is the backdrop in John’s gospel for Peter’s confession of faith. “To whom can we go?” asks Peter, in words we sometimes sing just before the gospel is read. “You have the words of eternal life.” In order to take such a stand, as Peter and Joshua did, Paul tells us to arm ourselves with the word of God. We pray in the Spirit that we might be bold ambassadors of the gospel.   SCRIPTURE: Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18 Psalm 34:15-22 Ephesians 6:10-20, John 6:56-69 FACEBOOK LIVE Read the July Church Board Meeting Minutes Here! July was a good month.  We were able to meet regular giving numbers and continue to reduce expenses.  Regular giving was $11,286 actual vs a $10,917 budget for a SURPLUS of approximately $369. Our regular giving for the year is only down slightly over $2,000. Hopefully we can make this up in the fall. Never the less, our expenses have been controlled so well that we continue to operate in the black The Coffee Shop has also been slow over the summer and hopefully will pick back up, once temperatures aren't so hot!  The Station continues to operate in the black but we are looking forward to the end of the hot summer and sales increasing to normal levels. For questions regarding this financial update please contact Lisa Parrish at:  laparrish@cox.net   MEET GOD MEET FRIENDS Hometown:  Bismarck, ND How long have you lived in Arizona?  2 years How long have you been a member of Crossroads?  2 years Why did you choose to start attending Crossroads?  When my church home search began, I googled ELCA churches near me.  There were not many options, so I decided to try Crossroads first, since it was the closest!  I never went anywhere else after my first time at Crossroads! What are you currently involved in at Crossroads?  Serving on the church board as the President, also on the Call Committee.  What do you enjoy doing in your free time?  I love to golf, workout and read.  I also work one day a week at an Audiology Clinic in Scottsdale. What is one item on your bucket list?  To travel to Alaska and to own a second home on a golf course in Brainerd, MN.   MAKE LIFE BETTER Join us at Feed My Starving Children in Mesa for a 2 hour service project packing meals for those in need! Want to join?  Let us know at admin@iamcrossroads.org Station Coffee Co. Happenings Copyright © 2023 Crossroads Church, All rights reserved. Our Address Is: 2769 E. Combs Road Building D I San Tan Valley I AZ I 85140 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.