Good to Know
March 29, 2015
Easter Weekend Good Friday, April 3, 7:00pm, Worship Center. Easter Sunday,
April 5, 8:00, 9:15, 11:00am. Child care for children birth - 4 years old during Good
Friday and 8:00am Easter services. During 9:15 and 11:00am services, there will be full
regular programming for all Kids; Students 5th-12th grade will meet in the Student Center.
Worship Team Opportunities Interested in joining one of our band or tech teams?
We are currently looking for volunteers for audio, media, electric guitar, acoustic guitar,
drummer, keyboard and bass positions. For information, contact [email protected].
Newcomers
New to Crossroads Fellowship? Stop by any Welcome Center, complete a guest
card and receive a Welcome Bag. We are here to answer any questions you may have.
Newcomer Luncheon Sunday, April 12, 12:30pm, Great Room. Meet pastors and
key leaders and learn about the many ways to get connected here at Crossroads. Child
care and meals are provided during the adult luncheon. For more information or to RSVP,
contact Roberta O’Connor, roberta.o’[email protected], 919.981.0222 x127.
One Day Membership Class Wednesday, April 15, 6:00pm-10:00pm, Guest and
Member Services Room. Learn all about Crossroads in order to make a decision about
making this your church home. A boxed dinner provided with pre-registration. Pre-register
for child care for ages 10 and younger. Register at the Welcome Center or contact Carlee
Anderson, [email protected], 919.981.0222 x172.
Adults
Co-Ed Softball Team We still need several female players to join our team. If you are
ready to play ball, please contact Gary Hyatt, 919.368.0439, as soon as possible.
Women’s Quarterly Event - Prayer and Rest Tuesday, April 14, 7:00-8:30pm,
WFR Campus Room 217. Can you truly rest without feeling guilty? Need a revival of your
prayer life? Donna Mortenson will lead us in a discussion on deliberately pursuing a life of
prayer. No child care, but there will be dessert! Register online at crossroads.org.
Crossroads Fellowship’s Decade of Destiny
(a 10 year journey towards becoming fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ)
5 Church-Wide Goals
5 Individual Action Steps
Everyone at Crossroads:
If You Will:
1. Deepens and increases their friendships.
1. Spend quality time with other believers
in a Group, Class or Team.
2. Read the Bible and Pray each day.
3. Volunteer at church and in your
community.
2. Reads the Bible and sees answered
prayer.
3. Finds an exciting way to make a difference in the world.
4. Sees 10 friends become followers of
Jesus Christ.
5. Lives an 80-10-10 Lifestyle
(Live on 80%, Save 10%, Give 10%).
4. Prayer-walk your street or workplace practicing 5 Step Outreach.
5. Give $30/month MORE and save
$30/month MORE than last year.
Middle School GAiN Mission Trip Rising 6th - 8th grade students, Monday, June 15
- Friday, June 19, Mt. Joy, PA. Parent Meeting, Friday, April 10, 6:30pm, Room 767. Students
work at the GAiN Warehouse and packaging food, clothing and supplies for people in need
around the world. Cost is $300. Space limited. Register online, crossroads.org/students-gain.
Crossroads Prayer Focus
Pray for the Gospel to be proclaimed to all
people in all languages around the world
so that millions can be saved from an
eternity without God.
Pray for those attending our Good Friday
and Easter Services, that hearts and minds
would be open to receiving what the Lord
has for each individual.
Pray for those working in the finance
industry to be wise using God’s principles
for money.
Pray for those serving in the military as they
protect our freedom and assist those in
need around the world.
To schedule a time for an elder to pray
with you in the Prayer Room, please note
your request under “Comments” on the
tear-off card, print your contact information,
and place in the offering basket.
Resonate Too - 5th-8th Grade Girls’ Ministry Saturday, April 11, 7:00-9:00pm,
home of Amy Edwards. Ready for high energy fellowship, games, food, worship and talking
about issues relevant to you? Contact Amy, [email protected].
E-Camp Rising 6th - 8th grade students, July 13-17, Crowders Ridge, Gastonia, NC.
Experience a great week of worship, teaching and lots of fun. Cost is $300 which includes
meals, lodging and charter bus transportation. Online registration coming soon.
Children
Today’s Lesson Elementary - Bible Story: Jesus’ Crucifixion (various passages). Focus:
Remember that God’s plan is bigger than yours. Memory Verse: Psalm 27:14. Preschool - Bible
Story: Palm Sunday; Matthew 21:1-16. Focus: Jesus wants to be my friend forever. Memory
Verse: “Love one another.” (John 13:34). Bible Verse: “Love one another.” John 13:34, NIV.
March Financial Freedom Tip
If you are in debt and want to be free, it’s
essential to commit to doing what it takes
to climb out, no matter how challenging.
This first step requires the most effort
and sacrifice. If you need help starting
a debt snowball elimination plan or
support staying on track in your journey to
financial freedom, contact us at financial.
[email protected]. Learn more
about the Financial Freedom Ministry at
crossroads.org/financial-freedom.
Young Adults Unite Worship (Singles ages 18-34) Friday, April 17, 6:30pm, Great
Care Ministry Focus
Room. Do you know what God says about sex and dating? Join other singles for a night of
Widow’s Peek Saturday, April 11, 10:30am-1:00pm, Room 766 (North Entrance). Have
fellowship, worship and spiritual challenge as we discuss this topic. Child care is available
you lost your spouse and wonder what God might have next for your life? Join us for lunch,
Crossroads Fellowship
General Fund 2015
if registered by Sunday, April 12. For more information, visit crossroads.org/unite.
hear the testimonies of those who have gone through loss and be inspired and encouraged!
2015 Annual Goal
For details or to register contact Gail or Mike Peterson, [email protected].
Students
$5,879,000
Millbrook WFR
Total
Year to
WeeklyWeekly WeeklyDate
$ 88,060 $ 25,000 $113,060 $1,356,720
Student Retreat - United 2015 Friday, April 17 - Saturday, April 18, 6th-12th grade
Passion Groups
Budget
students. Join with 400+ Raleigh area students for games, fun and great worship at this
New Group for Restaurant and Retail Employees Tuesdays, starting April 7, 6:00-
Actual$
69,662$23,847 $ 93,510$ 1,107,590
multi-church event held at the NRCA campus featuring guest speaker, Greg Ford, and the
7:00pm. Finding it hard to get to church on the weekend because of conflicts with your work
Liberty University band, Exodus. Sign up online, crossroads.org/united-2015.
schedules? Join this new group for fellowship and to view the weekly sermon together. Contact
Over/ $ (18,398) $ (1,153) $ (19,550)$ (249,130)
(Under)
Host Homes Needed Friday, April 17 - Saturday morning, April 18. Are you willing to
Kathy Meadows, [email protected] or write group name on the tear off info card.
host 7-9 Crossroads students overnight for the United 2015 event? Students would arrive in
Furniture Restoration/Refinishing Group Love restoring furniture to its natural
your home Friday night (around 11:00pm) and stay through Saturday morning (8:00am).
beauty? Join this group to restore and refinish donated furniture to support our Missions Thrift
Contact Nikki Greytock, [email protected].
Store. If you are interested, contact Kathy Meadows, [email protected].
Sacrificial Giving $ 2,971 $ 14,872
Surplus/(Shortfall)$(234,258
)
For your convenience:
Online giving is available at crossroads.org.
Give by Text via Smart Giving, 919.948.4242.
Decade of Destiny Challenge
If every household gives just $7 more
each week, we would have a surplus
enabling us to reach even more
people in our community!
Message by Senior Pastor Chuck Milian
March 29, 2015
Heaven and Hell
(Eternity is a Reality)
Go + Tell
If we believe that Eternity is indeed a Reality, then we need to be active
in telling people about Jesus!
(Matthew 28:19) (Luke 10:2)
G_____ + T_______ by practicing 5 S______ O___________
1. S________ T_________ With Them
(John 17:14-19) (Mark 2:15-17)
Millbrook Campus:
Sunday Worship Services
9:15 & 11:00am
Worship Center, Great Room
and the Chapel
Senior Pastor Chuck Milian
3:30pm
The Chapel
International Ministry Pastor Stephen Barine
Sunday Morning Connect Classes
9:15 & 11:00am
Programming for all ages.
Wednesday Night Life
6:30pm
Programming for all ages.
Wake Forest-Rolesville Campus:
Saturday Worship Service
4:30 & 6:00pm Associate Senior Pastor Andy George
2. L_________ to Them
(James 1:19) (Proverbs 18:2)
A. Listening is a form of L__________
B. Listening shows you C__________
C. Listening shows you R____________ the other person
3. P_________ for the N_____________
(James 2:1)
4. S___________ Them
(Matthew 20:26-27) (1 Peter 4:7-11)
5. Share Your S____________ with Them
(Psalm 71:15-18) (Matthew 10:32) (1 John 5:11-12)
Your story should include:
A. L_____ without J______
B. How you M____ Jesus
C. L_____ with J______
D. Emphasis should be on meeting Jesus and living life with Jesus.
Sunday Worship Services
8:30, 10:00 & 11:30am Associate Senior Pastor Andy George
Visit us online at crossroads.org.
Join the conversation at #CRFheavenhell.