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Happy Birthday Jesus!
Birthdays are so fun to celebrate! You are invited to bring your children to the best birthday party ever. Come and join us this Sunday, December 19th, as we have a birthday party for Jesus at 10:45am. There will be cake! There will be fun games! There will be goodie bags! Did I mention that there will be cake? Those things are great, but what makes this the best birthday party ever is that it is for King Jesus. Bring…
Nothing Is Impossible With God
This week’s lesson for our children is God chose Mary and Joseph. Luke 1:30-31 says, “And the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus.’” Can you even imagine what Mary’s reaction was? She had to have questions. She had to have doubts and fears. What an enormous task that God was calling her to face. Did…
The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, at least that is what the song says. I do believe there is something special about this time of year. The world would have you believe this time of year is for shopping, decorating, eating, and receiving that perfect gift, but we have already received the perfect gift. God loved us so much that He sent His one and only son to come to earth and be born as a baby. God…
End of Year Givings
The year is almost over and we’re all looking forward to 2022. That being said, 2021 brought some pretty great things! We loved worshiping with you every Sunday, bringing back Wednesday nights, crushing an all-new VBS, reading an entire book of the Bible together, and so much more. We are thankful for each and every person who walks through our doors! If you wish for any donations to be considered for 2021 tax purposes, they must be turned in by…
Use Your Time Wisely
The turkey has been eaten. The football games have been watched. We have given thanks for all our blessings. In just a few days, December will be rolling in. Where has the year gone? Are we all done with 2021? Has the year not gone as you had planned? Wait! Don’t give up yet. There is one more month left this year. One more month left to do whatever it is that God is calling you to do. As the…
Shoeboxes Delivered
Thanks to the generosity of our members, we collected and delivered 233 Samaritan Purse Operation Christmas Child boxes to Disciples of Christ Bible Church on November 17. Your support and willingness to give bless not only those that receive these shoeboxes but also those that help collect and deliver them. It is always a blessing to show up with vehicles packed from door to door. Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse, an international relief organization. Our mission…
What Are You Thankful For?
Wow! Can you believe it is already November? What a great time to reflect on the many blessings God has poured out on us. I want to encourage you to print out the attached thankful acrostic and reflect on what you are thankful for. I will go first. Truth – I am truly thankful for God’s word and a Pastor that preaches truth week after week, even when it convicts me. “Teach me your way, Lord, and I will live…
The Power Of Our Words
Our words have power. They can build others up, and they can tear people down. There are many Bible verses that warn us about the dangers of our words. Ephesians 4:29-30 says, “Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day…
Boundaries
bound·a·ry /ˈbound(ə)rē/ noun plural noun: boundaries a line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line. Have you set boundaries in your life? What kind of invisible lines have you created in your marriage, your friendships, your parenting and even in your personal life? We all need boundaries in our lives, but how do we set them? How do we keep them in place? Mark your calendars for November 19-20 and join us for our Women’s Conference at…
You Are His Masterpiece
I have so many pumpkins around my house right now. When my kids were little, we would carve and decorate pumpkins. They would take turns spooning out the inside so the pumpkins could be turned into something new and creative. They were always so excited when it was time to put a candle in and admire their masterpiece. You have been called to be the Faith Builder in your home. While it is not always an easy task, it is…
Nutrition For The Soul
What is better than Juicy Fruit gum? A sermon series called Juicy Fruit! Join us each Sunday as Pastor Marc continues to walk through the book of Galatians and focus on the fruit of the Spirit. As parents, it is important to pay attention to the nutrition and diet of your children for their good health. As the faith builder in your home, it is important to pay attention to Galatians 5:22-23 for their spiritual health. It says, “But the fruit…
God Knows Every Detail
My favorite Bible verse is Luke 12:7. It says, “Indeed, the hairs of your head are all counted. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.” If you could see my bathroom floor, you would know that the number of hairs on my head changes daily. My mind is blown just thinking that God knows me that well, that He loves me that much, and He cares that deeply. He knows every detail about me and loves me lavishly anyway.…
Freedom In Christ
It’s still October and I am still in love with all things Fall. I love drinking coffee outside on the cooler mornings. I love baking breads and muffins this time of year. I love watching football every Saturday afternoon, and please, give me all of the soup. The best part about all of these things is that they are easy to share! Pastor Marc is knee deep in Galatians on Sunday mornings. This past Sunday he preached on how our…
Welcome To October
Welcome to October. There are so many things to look forward to this month. The weather finally starts to get cooler. There is plenty of football to watch. There is pumpkin everything available. As the year starts to wind down, it is also a good time for reflection. How are you doing? What are your priorities in life? What are you thinking about on a daily basis? Philippians 4:8 says, “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is…
Fall For Jesus, He Never Leaves
Happy Fall. I love when September rolls around and Summer turns into Fall. I love when the weather and the trees start to change. I love that Fall is just another reminder of how much Jesus loves us. While things may be changing outside this time of year, one thing that never changes is Jesus. Through all of our ups and downs of life, He is there. Through all of our trials and temptations, He gives us strength. Through all…
Look Into The Scriptures Daily
Have you ever heard the saying, “You can’t pour from an empty cup”? Have you ever thought about what it truly means? As parents there is so much that has to be done each day. There are so many people depending on you each day. There are some days when there are just not enough hours to get everything done. Hopefully, on those busy days you stop and take time to feed your body. Food and drink are important to…
Are You A Part Of A Life Team?
It’s that time of year finally! This Sunday, our Life Teams will begin meeting regularly and childcare will be provided, register at this link. Are you a part of a Life Team? Are you plugged in and doing life with a special group of people? Here are a few benefits of being a part of a Life Team. Laughter. Lots and lots of laughter. Ideas. A time to share ideas and have great conversations. Friendships. What a great time to…
Wednesday Nights Are Back
Do you ever have those weeks that seem to just go on forever? Do you ever forget what day of the week it is because life has been so crazy? I have good news for you! Starting September 8th, we will meet as a church again on Wednesday nights at 7:00pm. Team Kids, for preschoolers and children, as well as Students and Adults, will meet from 7:00-8:00pm. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 tells us, “Therefore encourage one another and build one another…
Running With Jonah
“Running with Jonah” is an online study through the book of Jonah, premiering every Wednesday at 9:00 am. Join Pastor Marc each week as we go verse by verse to see what God has in store for us. Grab some paper and a pen, we can’t wait to see how the Lord is going to move through this series!
Children’s New Believers Class
Did you know that CrossRidge Church offers a Children’s New Believers Class for children who have recently accepted Christ? This is a wonderful class that helps them better understand the decision that they have made and also helps them to take next steps as a new Christian. We will learn things like: What is a personal testimony? Why do we give money to the church? What do they do with it? What is that weird bread they eat and tiny juice cup they drink in…
Giving to LEFD
Thanks to Dollar Days, volunteers, and especially Cheryl Fields (for all the shopping), we were able to bless the fire department with goods they can use to stock their pantries.
I Hope They Learn
Did you hear that sound? That was the sound of this year zooming by! I think I am going to need a nap to keep up with this year. Can you believe that another school year is upon us? The beginning of the school year can be so exciting. There are new routines, new teachers, new friends and so many new things to learn. I am going to share some things that I hope your child learns this year, if…
Backpack Drive
What’s better than giving out backpacks to kids? Giving out backpacks full of school supplies to kids. Each year we donate backpacks and school supplies to LEISD. This year we set the bar high at wanting to pack and give out 70 backpacks. CrossRidge responded by not only meeting that goal but by going above and beyond. We gave out 76 backpacks to kids at the LEISD Back to School Bash. Utilizing money given to Dollar Days and donations from…
It’s VBS Week!
We’ll be back with a brand new article next week, but here are some resources to hold you over! Resources For families with Preschoolers: As the faith builders in your home, you can find a complete Bible story worship experience with your child by going to ministrygrid.lifeway.com and create or log in to your free account. Then follow this link for this week’s lesson: David Faced Goliath. For families with school aged children: Parents, as the Faith Builders in the Home,…