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!
2023-2024 Serving Sign Up
Please sign-up for Sunday morning serving opportunities for September 2023 to August 2024. A sign-up link is available on the members' portion of the church website. Additionally, an email with a link to the sign-up has been sent out. For planning purposes, please complete the sign-up no later than Sunday, July 30th. Thank you!
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.
Andrew Fink’s Baptism | Sun., July 23rd | 11:30 AM | Miller’s house
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).
Getting to Know CrossWay (Membership Class) | Sun., Aug. 6th & 13th | 12 - 2 PM | Miller Home | **New Date**
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. Lunch will be provided; so if you plan to attend, please RSVP with Kirk.
Sweet Communion Baptist Church Picnic | Sat., Aug. 12th | 12 pm | Lisbon Community Park “Hilltop Shelter”
Our friends at Sweet Communion invited us to their church picnic on Saturday, August 12th at noon at the Lisbon Community Park “Hilltop Shelter” (N78W26970 Bartlett Parkway Hartland, WI 53029). All are welcome to join! There will be a catered bbq meal: $15 for an individual, $25 for a family. Please RSVP by emailing Clifton Hill (chillshill30@gmail.com) by August 1st so food can be ordered appropriately.
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.
Marriage Cohort | Second Sundays of the Month | 3:30 - 5 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 3:30-5 PM. 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 a full twelve cycle of sessions. Please note: homework is given; after all, marriage takes work! Please see Sam & Abby Park, or, Dan and Danica Allen for more details.
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.
Where We Stand in the EFCA
The EFCA seeks to address social movements and cultural trends that can create division among us. The following is an important statement made at the recent national conference by EFCA President, Kevin Kompelien. This statement was approved by the EFCA Board of Directors and the EFCA Board of Ministerial Standing, the two boards elected by and accountable to the EFCA Conference, and affirmed by the EFCA District Superintendents. You can also read and download the statement online.
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.
