FAREWELL, ANDERSONS
The Crossing celebrates what God has done and will continue to do. We send the Anderson family with love, memories, and a hope to follow God's calling in the city of Aurora. It was a blessed day as we send off the Anderson family to follow Christ's calling to MN and enter into Ch. 2 of The Crossing Church. Praise HIM for his faithfulness and HIS commitment to us.
The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; The Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.
PASTOR JAKE'S LAST MESSAGE
A MESSAGE FROM ISAAC
Denver is an exciting place. We have beautiful mountains, exciting sports, the best beer, and the cutting edge technology to snap a “selfie” of ourselves looking really good while we enjoy it all. The Selfie is symbol for how we navigate our increasingly busy, confusing, and morally gray life in the 21st century. The one constant in our inconsistent world is my right to do what I want. “I can do what I want, where I want, when I want, with whom I want… and you can’t say anything about it!”
Two millennia ago, the city of Corinth had a similar view of personal freedom: “I have the right to do anything!” (1 Cor. 6:12). The Christians in Corinth used this phrase to justify everything; leading to conflicting views on sex, lawsuits, gender, marriage, celebrity pastors, worship styles, food ethics, sexual expression in fashion, and blurred lines between secular and sacred. Their church became prideful, argumentative, divided, and deeply hurt. …Sound familiar? Paul responds to this individualistic attitude
“‘I have the right to do anything’ - but not all things are helpful. ‘I have the right to do anything’ – but not all things build up. You are not your own, you were bought at a price. You were washed, sanctified, and justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.”
(1 Cor. 6:11-20)
The Crossing Church is here to proclaim how God is redeeming all things through Jesus Christ. Come join us as we open God’s Word and take its challenge seriously: how to be the selfless children of God in a culture of “Selfie."
MISSION 10:45
DAY TO SHARE | May 21, 2017
Day To Share is one of the ways our church lives out Mission 10:45. It’s an annual free garage sale, when donated items are made available to our community at no cost. God has been generous with us - in our material possessions, in His love for us, and in the ransom He provided by his Son – and we seek to demonstrate that generosity to our community!
We need your help! There are many ways to join in serving our city through Mission 10:45’s Day To Share.
Contact Beky Balboa for more information.
COFFEE AND FELLOWSHIP
JOIN US AT 9:30am EVERY SUNDAY
We believe community is important within the Church. Not just listening to a sermon on Sunday morning, but living life on mission together, spending time with each other, and being available to those around us. Coffee and Fellowship time is an opportunity to catch up with those you may not get to see on a daily basis. Above all it's an opportunity to be present as the Lord brings visiting families to The Crossing. Join us for a cup of brew and connect with your family. It's a swell time.
MEMBERSHIP LUNCH
MARCH 19, 2017
Would you like to learn more about our family of servant missionaries? Are you interested in becoming a member at The Crossing Church?
Join us for lunch and discussion after church. Contact Sandra Vanhooser at 720.771.8700 for more information, and look out for more information on our Facebook Page.
WORD OF THE WEEK
February 27-March 5
“You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13
March 6-12
“For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” Hebrews 10:24-25
March 13-19
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” Colossians 3:23
March 20-26
“For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.” Romans 15:4
ENTER THE MISSION FIELD
Interested in an affordable international mission trip? How 'bout seeing the value of education and Jesus touching lives at the same time? The James R Ganley School in Juarez is in need of a junior high and you can help! Land has been acquired and all that is needed is strong backs and willing hearts to construct the building. Please email Heidi at htreibel@yahoo.com if you have questions or to indicate your desire to join a mission team to Juarez.
ENTER THE MISSION FIELD
Parenting is pro-life. Colorado Family Life Center in Aurora, Colorado understands and offers free parent education through 1-1 classes to teen parents, first-time parents, and dads. It is a place of hope, compassion and grace, meeting people’s needs right where they are. Volunteers are needed for life coaches, child-care, receptionist and donation sorting, to name a few. Financial support is always a blessing. Please, check out the website to learn more about this organization, where you can impact families with the love of Jesus.
Contact Nancy Kurpanek (nkurpanek@msn.com or 720-261-6765) or CFLC directly for more information. 303-366-1072, info@coloradofamilylife.org.
Be missional as we reach out to those around us needing to see Jesus in the flesh... Right here in the city of Aurora.
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Credits:
Credit Daniel Balboa and Elizabeth Workman for most photography used