June 13, 2021



FATHER’S DAY

Calling all dads - we are cooking with gas at both campuses this coming Father’s Day Weekend! Be sure to make time before or after a service next Sunday. We’ll have kettle corn, all kinds of good dad-stuff, and what better activity to test your dad skills PLUS make moms of all ages nervous? AXE THROWING, of course. We know you have what it takes. So go dig out your A-game from the attic, dust it off, & bring it next Sunday because we’re doing Father’s Day right.

NEW LEAD PASTOR

If you haven’t heard, Crossroads recently voted to make Luke Smith our new Lead Pastor. Join us in giving praise to the Lord for His leading through this process and as God leads us into the road ahead!

FACEBOOK GROUP

Last week we launched a church-wide Facebook group this week for you to connect with other people from Crossroads. It is a place for you to fellowship, encourage others, and grow outside of the weekend service. Have an uplifting story or difference maker to celebrate? Need advice, support, or prayer? Want to connect with other people from Crossroads and help them feel a part of things? Request access today!

CRASH COURSE

This interactive 4-week group setting will help you grow in your faith and is the way to connect at Crossroads. Learn more and sign up at ecrossroads.org/connect.

SOUTH CAFE

Good news! We have re-opened the cafe at Crossroads South! Breakfast is now served each Sunday from 8:30 to 10:45AM and offers biscuits & gravy, cheesy potatoes, and donut holes.

THE CROSSROADS APP

The Crossroads App is the easiest way to connect with our church. Get quick access to sermons, prayer, giving, push notifications, event signups, and much more!

ONLINE GIVING

Online giving has been a game changer for Crossroads’ ability to impact our community regardless of snow closures, vacations, or (now) viral outbreaks. You can join us in our BOLD mission by setting up regular giving today:

  • visit ecrossroads.org/give,
  • text give2ccc to (833) 274-0845 for a secure giving link,
  • access giving through the Crossroads app
  • or you can simply mail your gift to the church office.


Good News

John 16:33
Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.


Philippians 1:3-5
3 Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. 4 Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy 5 for you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard it until now.


Joy is not a feeling
Joy is a .


Joy is finding in the presence or purposes of God.

Philippians 4:11
…for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have.


God’s got this
And I Him

Hebrews 12:2
We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting Him, He endured the cross, disregarding its shame. How He is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne.


John 15:11
I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow!


1. myself for joy to flow.
• Quit .
1 Thessalonians 5:18
Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.

• Try to find a reason to .
• Don’t get stuck asking .


2. Keep yourself full with the .

James 1:2-4
2 Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. 3 For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. 4 So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.


3. Intentionally people.

Acts 20:35
It is more blessed to give than to receive.