Announcements
Elementary Sunday School Class Pausing July - August
The elementary Sunday school class will not meet during July and August. Elementary aged kids will stay with their parents in service, and class will resume in September, during the new serving year. Kids, pick up a Sermon Notes for Kids sheet from the Resource Table to fill out during the service!
EFCA National Meeting 2023
Our denomination, the Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA), held its biannual national gathering June 20-22th. See a recap video (below), as well as business meeting results, and a statement issued from denominational leadership about their position on key contemporary cultural concerns, ideologies, and trends.
Upcoming Events
Summer Park Meet-Ups | 9:30 - 11:30 AM | Various Days/Locations in 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 July, we will meet on Wednesdays at Konkel Park (playground off of Layton). In August, we will meet on Thursdays at Jacobus Park.
Getting to Know CrossWay (Membership Class) | Sun., July 9-30 | 8:45 AM | Alverno classroom
At CrossWay, we believe it is the Biblical pattern and privilege for every believer to publicly join themselves to a local church. If you are not yet an official member of CrossWay, we would highly encourage you to attend this class to learn more about our church and what it means to become a member. (Note: Text Group will continue during these weeks.)
Marriage Cohort Kick-Off | Sun., July 9th | 5 - 6:30 PM | Parks Home
Marriage is one of God’s greatest gifts, but also one of life’s greatest challenges. Therefore, we want to encourage couples to pursue marriages that thrive by the power of the gospel for the glory of God. The “Marriage Cohort” training seminar meets every second Sunday, from 3:30pm-5:00pm. Childcare may be available (if this is needed please see a host). A couple may join the cohort at any time, but they are encouraged to commit to the full twelve sessions. Please note: homework is given. Afterall, marriage takes work. The first meeting will be July 9th at 5:00pm-6:30pm (all other meetings will be 3:30-5pm). Please contact Sam & Abby Park, or, Dan and Danica Allen for more details.
Women's Ministry Bonfire Prayer Night | Thurs., July 13th | 7:30 - 9 PM | Anderson Home
CrossWay Ladies join us for an evening of prayer on July 13th in Hannah Anderson's backyard. What an enjoyable time to come together as sisters in Christ before God's throne to praise, confess, request, and honor our God! Snacks and beverages will be provided.
Family Gathering | Sun., July 16th | 5 - 6:30 PM | Stibbe Home
Join us for a whole church dinner and time of fellowship on Sunday, July 16th from 5-6:30 pm at the Stibbe’s home. Find more info and sign up to bring food at the resource table, or on the CrossWay Connections facebook page.
Summer Camps for Kids | July 17th - 21st | 5:30 - 7:30 PM | Sweet Communion Baptist Church
Our friends at Sweet Communion Baptist Church are hosting two fun camps for kiddos ages 5 and up. Both camps, Jump Rope Camp for Girls and Boys Battleground Boot Camp, are Monday, July 17th through Friday, July 21st from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM at their church building (3765 N. 35th St. Milwaukee). Both camps are free to attend and no pre-registration is required. Also, we are invited to their block party on Saturday, July 22nd at 4 PM!
Andrew Fink’s Baptism | Sun., July 23rd | Miller’s house | 11:30 AM
Join us on Sunday, July 23rd for Andrew Fink's baptism. The baptism will be held immediately after the service at the Miller's house, just down the road from Alverno.
Elder Candidate Q&A and Vote - Nick Matula | Sun., July 30th | After Service **New Date**
A church meeting will be held immediately following the service, Sunday, July 30th. The purpose of this meeting will be to allow the congregation to examine Nick Matula as a candidate for eldership, and to ask him any questions they might have. If you would prefer to submit any questions in advance, please email them to Kirk. Then barring any changes, a congregational vote to appoint Nick Matula for eldership is planned for Sunday, August 20th (Voting will be conducted electronically, starting August 14th; all members will be emailed a ballot).
Save the Date
Gospel-Shaped Cultural Engagement (Training Seminar) | Sundays in Sept. | 8:45 AM | Alverno
Habits of Grace (Core Seminar) | Sun., Oct. 1st-Nov. 19th | 8:45 AM | Alverno
Instruction
The Gospel and the Believer (Core Seminar) | Sun., July 30th, Aug 13-27th | 8:45 AM | Alverno
The gospel not only saves us from the wrath of God, but it is also meant to motivate us to love and good deeds (Titus 3:1-8). We believe it is an essential concept for every Christian to grasp and strive to walk in the good of. This seminar, taught by Dan, aims to equip us to make gospel connections in our everyday lives such that we are empowered toward living as God’s people.
Discipleship Opportunities
Are you interested in being discipled or other ways of pursuing more intentional growth? Consider completing the Personal Development Assessment, available on the members' page of our website. Once submitted, an elder will reach out to review your responses and help you create a plan for growth. And in addition to other training ministries (e.g., Text Group, Training Seminars), we look forward to connecting you with one-on-one (Mentorship) or smaller group ("Growth Groups") discipleship opportunities with other members in the church. We encourage all members of CrossWay to fill out the Personal Development Assessment at least once each year.
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 occurring on Sundays at 8:45 AM whenever Training Seminars aren’t being held at that time. (Contact Dan for information about other midweek Text Groups.)
The Cross of Christ by John Stott | Book Recommendation
The meaning of the cross speaks to our deepest human need and its purpose unveils the heart of what we as Christians cling to. In his classic work, The Cross of Christ, the late John Stott unpacks what the cross achieved, how it meets contemporary cultural assumptions and questions, and its practical significance for Christian living.
Archive
CrossWay Missionary Interviews (Church Theology Podcast)
Did you know that we have podcast episodes interviewing each of our church’s three missionaries? About a year and a half ago, Kirk sat down with the Barretts, the Salvianos, and Lafto church to have them share about their ministries and ways we as a church can regularly be praying for them. Take a listen!
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.
