Announcements
Barrett Missionary Update
To read the Barrett family's latest Missions Update for their work in Albania, check it out here.
Boxes of Love | Collect Boxes on Oct. 22 and Return Boxes by Nov. 12th
The purpose of boxes of love is to provide a Thanksgiving meal to a family who might not otherwise have one. Each box feeds a family of six. CrossWay will continuing assisting Cru by helping to fill boxes. You can pick up a box(es) in the lobby by the Resource Table beginning on Sunday, October 22nd. Please return the boxes to the Miller’s home (front porch) on or before November 12th. See Annie Miller with any questions.
The Mind and Imagination of C.S. Lewis | 2023 Biographical Sermon
CrossWay has historically set aside Reformation Sunday each year to do a biographical sermon. These are sermons in which the life and ministry of a particular individual are essentially used as an extended illustration of something we learn from scripture. This year, on Sunday, October 29th, Kirk will be preaching on the life and mind of C.S. Lewis, particularly Lewis' writing ministry.
Church Documents
Did you know our our church's foundational documents are available on the members' page of our website? Access our Constitution, ByLaws, Church Covenant, Philosophy of Ministry, Purpose and Pursuits, and various position papers and policies.
Upcoming Events
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.
Family Gathering | Sun., Oct. 15th | 5 - 6:30 PM | Bero Home
Join us for a whole church dinner and time of fellowship on Sunday, October 15th at the Bero's home from 5-6:30 pm. Find more info and sign up to bring food at the resource table, or on the CrossWay Connections facebook page.
Friday Night Worship Gathering | Fri., Oct. 20th | 6:30 - 7:30 PM | Wilson Community Center
We hope you can join us as two churches (Vertical Church & CrossWay Milwaukee) unite around the gospel to praise King Jesus and pray for the advancement of the gospel. The service will be on Friday, October 20th, from 6:30pm - 7:30pm, at the Wilson Community Center (2601 W Howard Ave). A video will be played for the younger children for those interested. We will end our time with cookies and ice cream.
Women's Ministry Book Club | Sat., Nov. 4th | 9 - 11 AM | Whitinger Home
Join us as we discuss Saints and Scoundrels by Nancy Guthrie! We encourage all Crossway women to attend as we discuss how Jesus transforms the undeserving, unfaithful characters of the of Bible into followers of Christ. Breakfast will be provided.
Save the Date
Emptied, Now Exalted | Advent Series | December
CrossWay Bristol Celebrates 25 Years! | Jan. 12-14 | CrossWay Bristol | RVSP here
Drip by Drip: Cultivating Consistent Bible Reading (Training Seminar) | Sundays in January
Doctrine 1: Revelation & God (Core Seminar) | Sundays in February
Instruction
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.
Habits of Grace (Core Seminar) | Sun., Oct 29th-Dec 17th | 8:45 AM | Alverno
Spiritual disciplines are those habits such as prayer, meditation, and fasting through which God’s people aim to grow in godliness. For this Training Seminar, led by Kirk, we will read through Habits of Grace by David Mathis, and meet to discuss. Although reading the book is recommended (reading schedule can be found here), we welcome your attendance regardless.
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!
Dominion and Dynasty by Stephen Dempster | Book Recommendation
Have you ever read a portion of the Old Testament and wondered to yourself, "What does any of this have to do with the larger story of the Bible?" In this book, Stephen Dempster helps us grasp the grand story of the Hebrew Bible by examining the twin themes of genealogy and geography (seed and land). Dempster takes us on a journey through the Old Testament, showing us how it's not just a random collection of stories but a carefully woven narrative that brings coherence to the Bible's overall message.
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.
