crossroads-church.org » Events http://crossroads-church.org Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:27:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Just Walk Across The Room http://crossroads-church.org/events/just-walk-across-the-room.html http://crossroads-church.org/events/just-walk-across-the-room.html#comments Sat, 28 Aug 2010 02:50:02 +0000 http://crossroads-church.org/?p=241 More than two thousand years ago, Jesus himself introduced the perfect model for evangelism. He left the marvelous adoration of the angels and the perfection of heaven, and he chose to “walk” clear across the cosmos. He had no memorized script and no forced formulas. Instead, he was armed only with an offer of redemption to people just like you and me, many of whom were neck-deep in pain of our own making. Today, the goal for every Christian is to reflect Christ’s love and follow his example by taking simple walks across rooms—leaving our circles of comfort and extending hands of care, compassion, and inclusiveness to people living far from God. Building on the solid foundation laid by Jesus over 2000 years ago Walk Across the Room signals the next era in personal evangelism. Author Bill Hybels’ firm conviction is that the highest value in personal evangelism is being aware of and cooperative with the promptings of the Holy Spirit. This means playing the role you are intended to play—

  • on Walking when the Spirit says to walk
  • on Talking when the Spirit says to talk
  • on Falling silent when the Spirit suggests that you’ve already said enough!

The stakes are high. The implications are eternal. And you may be only a conversation away from pointing someone to faith—if you will just walk across the room.

Try a little experiment with me this week join us on this Sunday evening and the next three Sunday evenings at 6:00 to:

  • Developing friendships
  • Discovering stories
  • Discerning appropriate next steps

Your personal experience will inspire your church to join with you on this great journey of pointing other people to faith.

Please join us, beginning September 5 (Sundays):

8:15 & 10:45 am:  Just Walk Across The Room

6:00-7:30 pm: Just Walk Across The Room Dessert and Discussion

evangelism. He left the marvelous adoration of the angels and the perfection of
heaven, and he chose to “walk” clear across the cosmos.
He had no memorized script and no forced formulas.
Instead, he was armed only with an offer of redemption to
people just like you and me, many of whom were neck-
deep in pain of our own making. Today, the goal for
every Christian is to reflect Christ’s love and follow his
example by taking simple walks across rooms—leaving
our circles of comfort and extending hands of care,
compassion, and inclusiveness to people living far from
God. Building on the solid foundation laid by Jesus over
2000 years ago Walk Across the Room signals the next era
in personal evangelism. Author Bill Hybels’ firm
conviction is that the highest value in personal evangelism
is being aware of and cooperative with the promptings of the Holy Spirit. This
means playing the role you are intended to play—
• on Walking when the Spirit says to walk
• on Talking when the Spirit says to talk
• on Falling silent when the Spirit suggests that you’ve already said enough!
The stakes are high. The implications are eternal. And you may be only a
conversation away from pointing someone to faith—if you will just walk
across the room.
Try a little experiment with me this week join us on this Sunday evening and the
next three Sunday evenings at 6:00 to:
• Developing friendships
• Discovering stories
• Discerning appropriate next steps
Your personal experience will inspire your church to join with you on this great
journey of pointing other people to faith.
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It is also a day when our thoughts turn to friends and relatives whose sacrifice provides us with these freedoms. On Sunday, July 4, we will gather as a faith community to worship God, give thanks for the blessings we have inherited and respond with a token of thanks to those who continue to risk their life for us and our country.

We will be providing gift boxes to persons serving in the military. If you wish to participate, you can pick up a box on Sunday morning and return it on Sunday, July 4, as a part of our thanks and worship. A list of potential items will be provided with the boxes. You fill the boxes and the church will distribute the boxes to persons serving in the military. If you have names and addresses of service men and women, please provide them as well. If you have any questions, please contact Charlie Atkinson, coordinator, at cwa35@juno.com (913.631.6345)

]]> http://crossroads-church.org/events/fourth-of-july.html/feed 0 Hosting Puppet Troupe http://crossroads-church.org/events/hosting-puppet-troupe.html http://crossroads-church.org/events/hosting-puppet-troupe.html#comments Sun, 13 Jun 2010 23:39:15 +0000 http://crossroads-church.org/?p=230 I just received a call from a sister congregation in Colorado asking if we might be interested in hosting their puppet troupe on July 22.  The Springs Community Church website is:  www.springscommunitychurch.org and the info on the puppet ministry is under “ministries” and under “worship”.

]]> http://crossroads-church.org/events/hosting-puppet-troupe.html/feed 0 Practicing Greatness http://crossroads-church.org/events/practicing-greatness.html http://crossroads-church.org/events/practicing-greatness.html#comments Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:56:47 +0000 http://crossroads-church.org/?p=223 “Deliberate mediocrity is a sin”, declared Elton Trueblood many years ago. What our world is hungry for is not merely good leaders…but great leaders; women and men whose lives enrich and bless others. Great leaders are not born, they are made.

On Thursday, May 6, we invite any and all who desire to become more effective leaders to join us on an adventure toward greatness. We will gather at 6:30 PM and enjoy a simple meal as we begin this adventure. Child care will be provided by request. There will be some advance preparation required so if you are interested in participating in this leadership development process, it is necessary for you to contact me to register. The deadline is Sunday, May 2. Thanks! Pastor Don

]]> http://crossroads-church.org/events/practicing-greatness.html/feed 0 Leadership Seminar at Heartland Center http://crossroads-church.org/events/leadership-seminar-at-heartland-center.html http://crossroads-church.org/events/leadership-seminar-at-heartland-center.html#comments Sat, 10 Apr 2010 20:03:23 +0000 http://crossroads-church.org/?p=207 Interactive Leadership Workshop
April 16-17, 2010
Friday, April 16 12:30 PM – 5 PM Workshop
Saturday, April 17 8:30 AM – 11:45 AM and 1 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Heartland Center

Reggie McNeal leads with teaching and inspiration followed by interactive sessions.

PRACTICING GREATNESS

If you want to make a difference in the lives of the people you touch, read “Practicing Greatness” and begin the journey. While Reggie devotes a fair amount of time to self-awareness and self-management, he definitely believes that leadership is not about you. Although he recognizes it starts on the inside, it moves to the outside when you realize that greatness begins with a clear vision that inspires people to get into the act of forgetting about themselves and committing to the greatest good.

Heartland Center
www.heartlandcenter.org
Address:
16965 NW 45 Hwy
(1 mile West of I-435 on Hwy 45)
Kansas City MO 64152

Phone:
Office 816-891-1078
Fax 816-891-3453

]]> http://crossroads-church.org/events/leadership-seminar-at-heartland-center.html/feed 0 Fireproof Discussion Group http://crossroads-church.org/events/fireproof-discussion-group.html http://crossroads-church.org/events/fireproof-discussion-group.html#comments Fri, 09 Apr 2010 20:05:52 +0000 http://crossroads-church.org/?p=209 We will begin the follow-up “Fireproof Your Marriage” Discussion Groups on Sunday evening, April 11.

To register please sign-up here.

]]> http://crossroads-church.org/events/fireproof-discussion-group.html/feed 0 Church Clean-up http://crossroads-church.org/events/church-clean-up.html http://crossroads-church.org/events/church-clean-up.html#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:43:47 +0000 http://dev.crossroads-church.org/?p=185 Church cleaning half-day is set for Saturday, March 27. There will be opportunities for inside and outside activities. Mark your calendar!!!

]]> http://crossroads-church.org/events/church-clean-up.html/feed 0 Garage Sale http://crossroads-church.org/events/garage-sale.html http://crossroads-church.org/events/garage-sale.html#comments Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:09:49 +0000 http://dev.crossroads-church.org/?p=164 As you begin thinking about Spring cleaning, remember our annual garage sale; it blesses those around us who need a  bargain. The sale dates are: March 19 & 20. More information to follow…

]]> http://crossroads-church.org/events/garage-sale.html/feed 0 Fireproof Your Marriage http://crossroads-church.org/events/fireproof.html http://crossroads-church.org/events/fireproof.html#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:17:14 +0000 http://dev.crossroads-church.org/?p=56 Financial pressures, the stress of parenting, differences between men and women, boredom, temptations – they can all scorch a relationship. The fires will come – will your marriage last?

Join us at Crossroads Church on Sunday, March 28, 2010 at 6:00 pm for our free movie event to kick-start a series called “Fireproof Your Marriage”. The God who designed marriage intended for it to be a loving, lifelong partnership. Join us as we discuss His plan for indestructible relationships. You’ll find practical insights for building an enduring marriage!

Additional details about the series will be available at the movie event.

Please register below to reserve your seat on Sunday, March 28, 2010 at 6:00 pm.

]]> http://crossroads-church.org/events/fireproof.html/feed 0 “Real Men” Lenten Series http://crossroads-church.org/events/real-men-lenten-series.html http://crossroads-church.org/events/real-men-lenten-series.html#comments Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:16:44 +0000 http://dev.crossroads-church.org/?p=158 “Real Men” Lenten Series is taking place now. If you would like to join the group, please call Pastor Don.

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