THE CROSSING - MACOMB
1600 W. Jackson
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 836-7870
Ben Ellefritz
Campus Pastor
AJ Fuhrman
Associate Campus Pastor
Family Pastor
Andre Harper
Student Pastor
Grant Brown
College Ministries
Andy Ham
Worship Ministries
Danielle Flack
Elementary Director
Jessica Ellefritz
Women's Ministry, Christian Counseling
Stacey Steele
Administrative Assistant
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TITHES & OFFERING
BUDGET NEED:
$25,596.67
OFFERING:
$26,209.16
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ATTENDANCE
48TH STREET - 2,489
MACOMB - 1,081
KIRKSVILLE -602
929 - 452
PIKE COUNTY - 466
HANNIBAL - 1,132
LIMA - 158
MT STERLING - 357
KEOKUK - 496
INSIDE -
144
.TV - 72
TOTAL = 7,449
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PARENTS!
This is what we will be learning in our Early Childhood ministry this weekend!
MEMORY VERSE
"I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart"
Psalm 111:1
Who can you thank for everything?
BOTTOM LINE
I can thank God for everything.
BASIC TRUTH
God made me.
THIS WEEK'S BIBLE TRUTH
I am thankful I can pray.
The Lord's Prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
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PARENTS!
We want you to stay connected with what your kids are learning in our Crossing
KIDS ministry!
November
Life App: Gratitude
This week in
KIDS ministry we are learning:
Bible Story:
Parable of the Vineyard Workers
Matthew 20:1-15
Bottom Line:
Memory Verse:
"Give thanks in all circumstances for this is God's will for you in Jesus Christ" 1 Thessalonians 5:18
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A Note from Cody, 20 Somethings Life Group Leader... |
Psalm 9:1
"I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds."
It's nearing the time of year where giving thanks to God and speaking of Jesus' birth are accepted the most in today's society. The time of year where families pray together openly and celebrate the birth of our glorious king, Jesus. However, we are not called to celebrate Him in this time alone. We are called to step out of the norms and be different. We are called to be God's children and to praise him every day that we are blessed with the gift of life.
Christ was born to save us from our sins and to be our guiding light from birth to death, including every day in between. We were created so that we could accept the love that God had for us and learn to be in that intimate personal relationship with him. This relationship is meant to be a lifelong celebration with Him. We are meant to celebrate him, give thanks to him above all others, and to let his light shine on the world around us.
Psalm 9:1 says that "I will tell of all your wonderful deeds." The greatest thing that we can do to glorify God is to simply bring others to know Him and to accept the love that He has for us. During this time of year, we give thanks for his grace and his ultimate forgiveness of our sins through his son, Jesus. We also learn about Jesus' birth. We learn how our almighty king was born to a virgin and placed in a manger in Jerusalem. However, the rest of His story is what brings us here. His story is meant for the world to hear and to share the love that He has put in our lives. While this time of year makes it easy to think of the love that Jesus has for us, I challenge you to give thanks with all that you have. Tell those you love who don't have that intimate relationship with God of the wonderful deeds that He has done for you. God wants that relationship with us, and he wants to love those around us as well. It is our job to be shepherds in His wonderful name, so that those around us can gain that intimate personal relationship as well.
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This is a great opportunity to honor our Crossing mission partners and hear about the amazing work they are doing. Go to www.thecrossing.net to register.
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Come to Peoria and hear about what is going on in Missions around the world. The Crossing worship band is leading worship. Jerry Harris, Andre Harper and Sonny Woollard are all speaking at the conference. Admission is free when you use the above code. Registration is available through thecrossing.net or in the church lobby.
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College Students are invited to enjoy the favorites of a Thanksgiving meal as they prepare to enter into the busyness of the last few weeks of school! Life Groups are invited to attend and help serve and support our college students!
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Calling all College Women! Plan on attending a night of fellowship and guest speakers!
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For those of you who love Christmas music, traditional and contemporary, this is the perfect night for you! Join us in singing Christmas songs as we celebrate the season!
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TEXT TO GIVE
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We know that carrying cash or a checkbook isn't as common as it used to be and we want you to have easy access to be obedient in the area of tithes and offering.
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EARLY CHILDHOOD
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From newborns to preschoolers, we value the time we get to spend teaching and loving your kids during worship services!
If you have questions, please contact
Stacey Steele @ staceysteele@thecrossing.net
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THE CROSSING KIDS |
We place high value on kids here at The Crossing. We strive to create an experience where kids can connect to God and discover His will. We use age appropriate lessons and media to engage kids so they can connect with God at their level. We love kids and look forward each week for the opportunity to tell them about our amazing God and show them that He loves them too. THE CROSSING KIDS ministry is for K-5 and happens every Thursday night at 6:00 and Sundays 9:00 and 10:45.
If you have any questions, please contact Danielle Flack at danielleflack@thecrossing.net. TO TOP OF PAGE |
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FUSE |
If you have a 6th, 7th, or 8th grader and you are looking for ways to help them get closer to Jesus then FUSE is for you. This ministry is tailored specifically for middle school students and meets during second service every Sunday in the Studio. They do church together, communion together, and they break out into small groups. Small groups are where they will form relationships, ask questions and understand the sermon better. Now is a great time to get your 6th, 7th, or 8th grader plugged in!
If you have any questions,
please contact
Andre Harper at andreh@thecrossing.net.
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CROSSING KIDS X-TRA |
 CKX is our Christ-centered after-school program for kids K-6th grade. Our program includes time spent on homework, devotional, reading, and recreation. Snacks are provided.
Registration for the 2017/2018 school year has begun. Stop by the office to pick up a registration form or Click Here to register online.
If you have any questions, please contact Andy Rector at andyr@thecrossing.net TO TOP OF PAGE |
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CELEBRATE RECOVERY |
If you have something in your life that needs to be dealt with or you have something that is holding you back from a relationship with God and other people, we have a Celebrate Recovery group that meets every Friday night from
6-8pm. This is an excellent opportunity to lay down those hurts, habits, and hangups! Childcare is available.
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FACEBOOK
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Be sure to visit our Facebook page to keep up on what's new at The Crossing - Macomb!
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