Actions and Expressions

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Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise his name. (Psalm 100:4)

Unexpressed gratitude communicates .

Is expressing gratitude for me?

³ Meanwhile, Jesus was in Bethany at the home of Simon, a man who had previously had leprosy. While he was eating, a woman came in with a beautiful alabaster jar of expensive perfume made from essence of nard. She broke open the jar and poured the perfume over his head. ⁴ Some of those at the table were indignant. “Why waste such expensive perfume?” they asked. ⁵ “It could have been sold for a year’s wages and the money given to the poor!” So they scolded her harshly. ⁶ But Jesus replied, “Leave her alone. Why criticize her for doing such a good thing to me? ⁷ You will always have the poor among you, and you can help them whenever you want to. But you will not always have me. ⁸ She has done what she could and has anointed my body for burial ahead of time. ⁹ I tell you the truth, wherever the Good News is preached throughout the world, this woman’s deed will be remembered and discussed.” (Mark 14:3-9)

³⁰ I will praise the name of God with a song; I will magnify him with thanksgiving. (Psalm 69:30 ESV)

⁶ Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. ⁷ Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7)

The reason I’m not expressing gratitude might be because I just don’t do it enough.

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!

GRATITUDE JOURNAL

As a part of our Gratitude series, we have a journal to help you learn how to respond to a loving God. Grab a paper copy at Next Steps (at South) and First Step (at Downtown). We also have a digital version available.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD BOXES

Operation Christmas Child boxes are due today at either campus. If you forgot your boxes today, you can drop them off next week at Brookside Free Methodist Church (on 26 east of our entrance).

SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS

Have you recently lost a loved one? Holidays can be an especially rough time for those going through grief. Join us for Surviving the Holidays on Saturday, November 11, from 9 a.m. to noon in the South campus cafe. Come for support and practical tips for facing holiday challenges after loss. Hot breakfast will also be served at no cost. Register online or by calling Joyce Brooks at 765.271.3370.

PRESENTS FROM PARENTS

​”Presents from Parents” is how our Servant Ministries come alongside families and bless them at Christmas by making sure their children have gifts. And you can play a part in that! Stop by Next Steps to learn how you, your family or your small group can sponsor a family and share the joy of Christmas.