Announcements
Deacon Vote for Eric Wagenknecht
Eric Wagenknecht has been nominated to be voted on for deaconship. You can read our Deacon & Elder Handbook to learn about our understanding of the Biblical office of deacon, as well as CrossWay’s process of deacon nomination, screening, and appointment (see also our Constitution & Bylaws). At this time, we ask that you prayerfully consider Eric according to the qualifications in 1 Tim 3:8-13, and speak privately to the elders with questions or concerns you might have. A congregational vote will be conducted (electronically) from October 2nd - 8th (all members will be emailed a ballot).
Pre-Service Nursery is Back!
Has lack of childcare been a barrier to your attending our pre-service classes (Training Seminars and Text Group)? Well, beginning in September, nursery will now be offered starting at 8:45 AM. So drop off your kids and join us!
Youth Ministry
Youth group is kicking back up in September! The youth will be met twice a month as a group and once a month with different CrossWay families. The heart behind the youth meeting with different families is to engage and be involved with the greater CrossWay family. If you would like to volunteer to host the youth (ex: ice cream social, board games, cooking, grill-outs, bonfire, etc) or volunteer as a mentor please sign up at the Resource Table.
Upcoming Events
Gospel-Shaped Cultural Engagement (Training Seminar) | Sun., Sept 3rd-Oct 22nd *EXTENDED* | 8:45 AM | Alverno
How should Christians faithfully engage our increasingly post-Christian culture? Join Kirk for this four-week training seminar and group discussion utilizing Russell Moore's book Onward: Engaging the Culture Without Losing the Gospel. The so-called "foolish" gospel would call us to embrace the “strangeness” of Christianity. Thus, the Christian mission has great potential precisely in a society where a Christian veneer of nominalism is now out of style. Attendees are encouraged to read or listen to the book (find the reading schedule here). But doing so is not required in order to participate.
Fall Park Meet Ups | Tuesdays in Sept. & Oct. | 9 - 11 AM | Blum’s Coffee Garden
Join us every Tuesday morning at Blum's Coffee Garden in the months of September and October. We will be located in the playground area. This park is fenced in and uniquely located at a coffee shop so no need to bring a caffeinated beverage! (They also sell wonderful baked goods.) We will cancel if the temperature is below 55 degrees. Additionally we will cancel if rain is in the forecast. So be sure to check your weather app before running out the door! For questions, feel free to contact Annie Miller.
Directory Photos | Sun., Sept. 24th | After Service | Outside Alverno
Abby Park will be taking photos for the directory Sunday, September 24th. If you do not yet have your photo in CrossWay's photo directory, or would like your picture updated, be sure to have your photo taken. Consider downloading the directory and using it to pray for others in the church. Our church directory is located on the member section of our website.
Generate: Youth Fall Retreat | Oct. 6th - 8th | Redeemer Evangelical Free Church
This fall, Redeemer Church is hosting an in-house weekend retreat for all 6th - 12th grade students from Redeemer Church and CrossWay Community Church on October 6th-8th. This year at Generate we are going to be challenged to Know, Live, and Share the Gospel. Please contact Evan Swonke if interested in hosting a meal for the youth and/or wanting to sign up your youth: evan@redeemerefc.com.
Save the Date
Family Gathering | Sun., Oct. 15th | 5 - 6:30 PM | Bero Home
Habits of Grace (Core Seminar) | Sun., Oct 29th-Dec 17th | 8:45 AM | Alverno
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Discipleship Opportunities
We want to make you aware of a new discipleship/mentorship initiative. The Personal Development Assessment is now available to fill out on the 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 each year.
Don’t Waste Your Life by John Piper | Book Recommendation
The American Dream beckons us to waste our lives on trivial diversions like "success," pleasure, and comfort. In contrast, in his book Don't Waste Your Life, pastor John Piper directs us to scripture's call to live lives that matter for eternity. Piper directs us to live with a single, unifying, all-embracing, all-transforming passion for God's glory--which also will mean our highest joy.
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.
