Welcome to Church

April 16, 2023

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20 So we are Christ’s ambassadors; (2 Corinthians 5:20)

14 For this world is not our permanent home; we are looking forward to a home yet to come. (Hebrews 13:14)

16 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” (Matthew 16:16)

18 Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock’), and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it. 19 And I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven. (Matthew 16:18-19)

 

Church is a gathering of Christ followers that is both beneficial to be part of and beneficial to be part of.

 

13 … planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courts of our God. (Psalm 92:13 (NIV))

 

Benefits of being Planted:

 

1. Being planted helps me on and God.

 

2. Being planted builds .

25 And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near. (Hebrews 10:25)

 

3. Being planted makes place for our to be used.

10 God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. (1 Peter 4:10)

 

4. Being planted puts me .

 

I will:

1. Prioritize the gatherings

2. Build belonging

3. Use my gifts to serve

4. Get more on mission

 

Additional Notes

 


What’s Happening at Crossroads

NEW HERE?

We’re so glad you’ve chosen to come to Crossroads today! We want to thank you for visiting and would love to get to know you. Stop by and say hello at one of our Welcome Centers, our First Step area, or check out ecrossroads.info for more. We can’t wait to meet you!

NEW SERMON SERIES BEGINS NEXT WEEK – “FREQUENCY”

Most people think of talking to God as a one-way conversation. We talk – God listens. But God has so much more to offer. Next weekend we are beginning a teaching series to help each of us hear from Him more clearly. God is speaking. Are you tuned in to the right Frequency?

RE|ENGAGE MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT GROUP

We are so excited about today’s launch of re|engage groups! Take your marriage to the next level by learning more about God’s design for it and connecting with other couples. To learn more & sign up, visit preservemarriages.com.

SENIOR ADULT DINNER

Seniors, bring your friends and join us as we begin our monthly senior adult carry-in dinner! It’s a great time of connection and fellowship and excellent food! There’s no cost. We provide the chicken and mashed potatoes, and you can bring your favorite side dish. Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 27th at 5 p.m. at South campus! Contact Pastor Dave Welsh for more information at 765-453-4626.

STUDENT CAMP REGISTRATIONS

Registrations for both of our student camps are now open!
Elementary Camp (4th-6th graders) – Sunday, June 11 – Thursday, June 15
Middle & High School Camp (7th-12th graders) – Sunday, July 16 – Friday, July 21
To sign up, go to https://ecrossroads.org/get-involved/student-camps/

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