Announcements
Elder Candidate | Nick Matula
The elders are bringing forward Nick Matula as a candidate for eldership. You can read here to learn more about our understanding of the Biblical office of eldership, as well as CrossWay’s particular process of elder training, screening, and appointment (see also our Constitution & ByLaws). At this time, we ask that you prayerfully consider Nick according to the qualifications given to us in Titus 1:5-9 and 1 Tim 3:1-7, and speak privately to existing elders about any questions or concerns you might have. Barring any changes, a congregational vote will eventually be held for his appointment.
Barrett Missions Update
Our global missions partner, the Barrett Family in Albania, recently sent out their Spring Mission update, which you can access and read here.
Upcoming Events
Summer Park Meet-Ups | 9:30 - 11:30 AM | Various Days/Locations in June, July, & August
Let's hang out at the park this summer! Bring your coffee, kids, and/or pets. We will meet from 9:30 - 11:30 AM. In June, we will meet at West Milwaukee Park. In July, we will meet on Wednesdays at Konkel Park (south side playground off of 51st St.). In August, we will meet on Thursdays at Jacobus Park.
Lafto Trip Debrief | Sun. June 11th | 8:45 - 9:45 AM | Alverno Classroom
Join Kirk before the service Sunday, June 11th to hear more about how the trip to Lafto Church went, see some pictures from the trip, and discuss lessons learned. (This event will be held instead of Text Group that morning.)
2023-24 Annual Budget | Meeting Sun., June 11th | 8 PM Zoom
It is budget season again. The church budget goes from July 1st - June 30th. We hope you will join us for the family meeting to discuss the tentative budget in more detail, on June 11th, at 8:00 pm via Zoom. An email was sent out with the tentative budget for you to review and provide feedback prior to the family meeting. A congregation vote on the budget will take place on Sunday, June 25th. (Voting will be conducted electronically, starting June 19th; all members will be emailed a ballot).
Save the Date
Family Gathering | Sun. July 16th | 5 - 6:30 PM
Instruction
Text Group | Sundays | 8:45-9:45 AM | Alverno classroom
Text Groups are weekly gatherings of individuals seeking to grow in their ability to read scripture. Each week someone prepares a worksheet on a different passage of scripture (typically from the current sermon series); and together we strive to improve in our ability to handle God’s Word. Texts Groups meet at various times throughout the week, with one Text Group occurring Sundays at 8:45 AM before the service.
Monthly Children’s Material
This month, our children will continue to work through their Gospel Story Bible lessons, the New City Catechism, our hymn of the month, and their monthly memory verse. Be sure to grab a copy of the hand motions for the memory verse at our Resource Table. View the full schedule and access these materials on our members' webpage. Parents, we encourage you to use and reinforce this material with your children in your family devotions!
Why Baptism is Required for Church Membership with Bobby Jamieson (Church Theology Podcast)
Why does our church, and churches like ours, require people to be baptized before we will admit them as members of our church? In this episode Kirk is joined by Bobby Jamieson, associate pastor at Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, D.C., to discuss the Biblical and theological reason for this practice.
What is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit?
What exactly does it mean to be baptized in the Spirit? Is it a distinct event that occurs after conversion, as some maintain, or an integral part of salvation universally experienced by all believers? This article, Kirk’s latest at Word by Word, is essentially an articulation of Article 7 of the “Church Affirmations” in CrossWay’s Statement of Faith.
Archive
How to Read the Bible (Core Seminar)
God claims that his Word gives hope, rejoices the heart, and makes his people strong. Yet we often struggle in reading it. This class, led by Kirk and Dan, aims to help us read God's Word faithfully and consistently.
Finances
Online giving options are available via PayPal or Tithely.
Our weekly giving and year-to-date totals can be found on our website.
Sermon Materials
Current Series - The Gospel According to Mark | The Unexpected King
According to Mark, Jesus is the coming King who is bringing God's kingdom. But the sort of King he is, and the sort of kingdom he brings, is quite unexpected. Jesus is a king who suffers and serves. And he calls his followers, the citizens of his kingdom, to do likewise—to walk in his way and carry their cross.
Sermon Schedule
Access the sermon schedule on the members page of our website to review upcoming passages.
