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⁶ We prove ourselves by our purity, our understanding, our patience, our kindness, by the Holy Spirit within us, and by our sincere love. (2 Corinthians 6:6 NLT)

We often don’t things we haven’t experienced.

²¹ For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. (2 Corinthians 5:21 ESV)

Pursuing understanding allows us to God’s love

¹⁷ Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. ¹⁸ And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. ¹⁹ May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God. (Ephesians 3:17-19)

Christ’s of us should drive us to deeper of others

¹³ This is how we know that we live in him and he in us: He has given us of his Spirit. ¹⁴ And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. ¹⁵ If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in them and they in God. ¹⁶ And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them. ¹⁷ This is how love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment: In this world we are like Jesus. ¹⁸ There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. ¹⁹ We love because he first loved us. (1 John 4:13-19 NIV)

Understanding is not , it is

⁸ But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. (Romans 5:8 NLT)

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!

BACK TO SCHOOL OUTREACH

Help come make sure the shoe fits! Our Servant Ministries will again be partnering with Kokomo Rescue Mission for the Back to School Assistance Program, where we give new shoes, new socks, and new undergarments to income-qualifying families with students 5 to 18 years old entering K-12 (while supplies last). The Back to School Assistance Program will be offered to the community at various times on Tuesday, July 9th through Friday, July 12th. If you would be interested in helping with the assistance program, fill out a short interest form. For more information about Servant Ministries, head to our Next Steps areas at both campuses.

ONGOING SMALL GROUPS

Did you know that we have small groups that you can join at any time? Even though it’s summer, we have ways you can get involved. We have a ladies friendship nights group, women’s bible study, a quilting and crocheting group, a college-age students group, a young professionals group, and care groups. Find out more and sign up.

SENIOR ADULT DINNER

Seniors, bring your friends and join us as we host our senior adult carry-in dinners every 4th Thursday this month on June 27th! We’ll be having the dinners every month at 6 p.m. through October 24th at South campus. It’s a great time of connection and fellowship and excellent food! There’s no cost. You can bring your favorite side dish. Contact Pastor Dave Welsh for more information at 765-453-4626.

STUDENT CAMP

• Middle & High School camp (7th-12 graders) – Sunday, July 7 through Friday, July 12, at Epworth Forest Conference Center in North Webster