Peace In Waiting

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⁵ When Herod was king of Judea, there was a Jewish priest named Zechariah. He was a member of the priestly order of Abijah, and his wife, Elizabeth, was also from the priestly line of Aaron. ⁶ Zechariah and Elizabeth were righteous in God’s eyes, careful to obey all of the Lord’s commandments and regulations. ⁷ They had no children because Elizabeth was unable to conceive, and they were both very old. … ¹¹ While Zechariah was in the sanctuary, an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing to the right of the incense altar. ¹² Zechariah was shaken and overwhelmed with fear when he saw him. ¹³ But the angel said, “Don’t be afraid, Zechariah! God has heard your prayer. Your wife, Elizabeth, will give you a son, and you are to name him John. … ¹⁷ He will be a man with the spirit and power of Elijah. He will prepare the people for the coming of the Lord. He will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and he will cause those who are rebellious to accept the wisdom of the godly.” (Luke 1:5-17)

⁴ But when the right time came, God sent his Son, born of a woman, subject to the law. ⁵ God sent him to buy freedom for us who were slaves to the law, so that he could adopt us as his very own children. (Galatians 4:4)

⁸ But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. ⁹ The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. (2 Peter 3:8-9)

¹ Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord; ² Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy. ³ If you, Lord, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand? ⁴ But with you there is forgiveness, so that we can, with reverence, serve you. ⁵ I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope. ⁶ I wait for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning, more than watchmen wait for the morning. ⁷ Israel, put your hope in the Lord, for with the Lord is unfailing love and with him is full redemption. ⁸ He himself will redeem Israel from all their sins. (Psalm 130)

Don’t your wait.

Waiting is an opportunity to build .

Waiting is an opportunity to discover .

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What’s Happening at Crossroads

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CHRISTMAS EVE GATHERINGS

Peace is underrated in a world that seeks happiness. As we look to the Christmas story, we find that peace is not circumstantial but a perspective of the heart. Come join one of our gatherings as we celebrate the arrival of Jesus and what that means in the gospel story.

• Downtown
  • Sunday 12/24 – 10:45am
• South
  • Saturday 12/23 – 5:00pm
  • Sunday 12/24 – 9:15am & 10:45am
  • Sunday 12/24 – 10:00pm*

*The 10pm family gathering will be a special time that includes Christmas carols, a Christmas message, and beautiful candlelight.
Childcare will be available for our youngest age groups at each gathering except for the 10pm family gathering.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVING

Everyone wants to be noticed and feel welcome! And we’d like to ask you to help make that happen during our Christmas Gatherings. You can do that through greeting, serving cookies and drinks, and more! Check out all your options at http://tiny.cc/ChristmasEve2023. We look forward to serving you as you serve others!

SUPER START SIGNUPS

Do you have a 4th, 5th, or 6th grader? Sign them up for SuperStart on March 1-2 at Traders Point Christian Church in Whitestown. The theme is “3E: Everything-Everyone-Everywhere.” Students cost $70 and adult chaperones are $40. Tickets are on sale now. Registration closes on January 26 or when tickets sell out. Sign up here.