Announcements
Thank you, elders!
Our elders dedicate their lives to the wellbeing and spiritual growth of our church, given the fact we are a church full of sinners, our elders have a full-task of praying, discipling, counseling, teaching, and walking alongside us in the pursuit of holiness. 1 Timothy says: "The saying is trustworthy: if anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task." Thank you for everything you do to support and pastor us!
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.
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.
André and Carol Salviano Q&A Lunch | Sun., Nov. 26th | 12 - 1:30 PM | Location TBD
André and Carol Salviano are missionaries from Brazil, who are currently in Illinois attending Trinity Evangelical Seminary in order to get training for their mission of equipping pastors in rural areas of Brazil. They are visiting CrossWay on Sunday, November 26th and there will be a lunch Q&A hosted immediately after church from 12-1:30pm where you can hear more about their ministry. Please sign up for a dish at the resource table.
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
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. And you can get that book for free as either an eBook or Audiobook.
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.
