WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE CROSSOVER?
While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and Mary gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.– Luke 2:6-7
CHRISTMAS CALENDAR
December 19 (Wed) - 6:30PM - Caroling followed by Hot Chocolate
December 21 (Fri) - 8:30AM - New Life for Haiti Planning @ Common Grounds
December 23 (Sun) - 2PM - Nursing Home Worship at Douglas Nursing Home on West Dewitt
December 23 (Sun) - 6PM - Christmas Evening Service
December 26 (Wed) - 6:30PM - ROCK & RIOT Youth Groups - 4th to 12th Grades
December 30 (Sun) - 10AM – Tough Questions – Fill out a card with a tough question, and Pastor Brian will use the questions to preach the last Sunday morning in 2007.
December 30 (Sun) - 12PM (Over lunch) - KidStuf Production Staff Meeting
December 30 (Sun) - 5PM - Kid’s Church Staff Meeting
January 6 (Sun) - 6PM - TLC Scholarship Meeting
BEGINNING IN 2008 – GET READY!!!
Each month will focus on a different classic section of the Bible and a difficult subject.
January - Blind Obedience – How Can I Be Sure About God? – Genesis 12-22 – The Call of Abraham
February – Forgiving Abuse – Is It Possible To Forgive Such Pain? – Genesis 37-50 – Joseph
Weekly Prayer & Scripture Guides – Start each day with a theme related challenge about your relationship with God, your relationship with people, how you can serve locally, or how you can serve globally. These guides will prepare you for the Home Group.
Potluck Dinner following the first service of each month – If someone would be interested in being charge of drinks and table setup, let Pastor Brian know.
Major Community Event each monthJanuary 12 (Sat) - New Life for Haiti Banquet
February 22-23 (Fri-Sat) – Wingman Conference - The Difference a Father Makes
March 23 (Sun) – Easter
April – Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build
May 11 (Sun) – Mother’s Day
Home Groups twice each month – Home groups will meet twice each month and discuss the monthly Scripture and topic, and also uplift each other in prayer. Home group leaders are Randy Myers, Marlyn Finley, and Michelle Donnell. Dates and times will be announced.
KidStuf ReturnsKidStuf is hilarious production that follows the morning service and adds to what the children learn during Kid’s Church. It consists of a funny skit, high energy music, a video clip, and much more.
Expansion of Wednesday Night Youth GroupIt is being considered to expand our younger youth group (4th-7th grade) into two youth groups (K-3rd) and (4th-7th). We have a willing teacher but we need two more helpers. These are really great groups and it would be a blessing to you to participate.
Follow-UpSteve and Nellie Hughes have volunteered to follow-up and send out announcements to on people who miss a Sunday. They are a wonderful caring couple.
January 12 (Sat) - 6PM - New Life For Haiti Banquet at The Walkway here in Mattoon. This is a tremendous event! All the money raised will go toward building projects in Marfranc, Haiti. There will be a wonderful catered meal, an outstanding presentation concerning this ministry, and the Amy White band will play from 9-11PM. Please register online at www.newlifeforhaiti.org. There is no cost to attend but gracious donations are encouraged.
