8/16 Resilient
Part of Resilient—Thriving in Crisis
August 16th Weekend
CROSSROADS NORTH WORKDAY – TODAY!
Join us at Crossroads North from 1 to 5 today as we demo and prep for remodeling - everyone is welcome to join!
CRASH COURSE IS COMING
Would you like to connect and grow at Crossroads? Sign up for our first ever Crash Course at ecrossroads.org.
SERVING AT CROSSROADS
Getting plugged into the right serving spot is easier than ever - visit the get involved page at ecrossroads.org to have someone contact you.
RE-ENGAGE MARRIAGE GROUPS
We have 4 groups available this August; more info can be found on this flyer and preservemarriages.com.
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 77977 for a secure giving link,
- access giving through the Crossroads app
- or you can simply mail your gift to the church office.
Resilient: Unity Through Serving
Core 52 Chapter: 46
John 17:20-21 I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in me through their message. I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one–as you are in me, Father, and I am in you. And may they be in us so that the world will believe that you sent me.
The prayer of Jesus – make them one!
Even Jesus prayed prayers that were not instantly answered
How is Jesus’ prayer for unity answered?
Jesus’ prayer for unity is answered when each person
Ephesians 4:4-7, 16 For there is one body and one Spirit … one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all, in all, and living through all. However, he has given each one of us a special gift through the generosity of Christ … He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.
1. If you have
Abilities vs Gifts
• Abilities – skills/talents that you are born with and/or trained in
• Spiritual Gifts – divine enablements that you are given at salvation
• Both are given to you by God so you can bring HIm glory by serving others
Ephesians 4:7 – He has given each one of us a special gift
I Peter 4:10-11 God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another … Then everything you do will bring glory to God through Jesus Christ.
Lists of Gifts
• Romans 12:6-8
• I Corinthians 12:4-10, 28
• Ephesians 4:11
How do I discover my spiritual gift?
• https://spiritualgiftstest.com/
2. If you have a gift, you have a “
I Corinthians 12:7 A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other.*
Romans 12:6 In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well.*
Ephesians 4:16 He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.
How do I find my fit?
• Take MyFit Test at support.ecrossroads.org (Use your Crossroads Account)
3. Your gift is to be used for the
Ephesians 4:16 He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.
I Corinthians 12:4 – there are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit is the source of them all.
Romans 12:9 Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them.
There are lots of roles to play in the church but none for
How do I sign up to serve?
• Go to https://ecrossroads.org/get-involved/
4. Serving builds unity that strengthens our
John 17:21 … so that the world will believe that you sent me.
A divided world desperately needs to see a united church
“There is nothing better than the local church when the local church is working right.”
Immediate Action Step
Look Around / Lend a Hand
• Today, 1-5 p.m. 116 N Main
• Come any portion of the time
• Vision Tours, Stuff to move, Demo to do
• Work clothes and gloves