There is something about having some time to hang with the guys that helps me stay stable. That’s why I am looking forward to “One Night for Men” next week at Crossroads Church.

One Night for Men will be a great time of talking about “guy stuff.” If you are a man, I hope you will make plans to come.

Ladies, you are not being left out…just delayed one week. July 13 will be our “One Night for Women.” It will be a great night of fellowship and should prove to be a quiet night around the house for me!

I hope you will take advantage of these great opportunities and make plans to bring an unchurched friend . . .

Outnumbered . . .

Pastor Randy

One Night for Men is July 6 at 7:00 pm in the Worship Center (Hwy 154). Create your own ice cream sundae and compete for prizes.

One Night for Women is July 13 at 7:00 pm in the Worship Center (Hwy 154). A panel of men discuss “What Men Wish Women Understood About Them!” Childcare provided for single moms.

As people have asked me about our giving over the past year I have responded by saying, “we are holding steady”. Over the past year we have stayed very close to the budgeted needs of our church. In fact, the financial tab on this blog gives you the most up to date record of our giving. Praise God that we are holding steady rather than losing ground.

When people ask me about our giving this time of the year my response changes slightly. I usually say, “we are holding steady, but summer is coming”. As you probably know giving in churches tends to drop during the summer months. I guess we get distracted by all the stuff we are doing and our giving takes the back seat?

I would like to think that Crossroads Church is different than the typical church. I hope our summer activities don’t affect our commitment to supporting Christ’s church. In fact, wouldn’t it be cool if our giving actually increased in the summer months? Let’s be different! Let’s keep our focus on the priority of resourcing ministry and honor God with our giving.

Pastor Ken

We will be catering a meal for you on this night!  Pre-registration and $20 payment must be made in advance at Guest Services at either campus or on line. Childcare is available with registration.  We hope you will invite an un-churched couple as your guests. You can register them on-line as well and bring them at no cost!

Time: 7:00 pm

Location: Hwy 154 Worship Center

Audience: Married and Engaged Couples

Childcare: Nursery – 5th Grade

Cost: $20.00 per couple (Catered meal by Mama Lucias)

Registration: Deadline June 19 – Register HERE

When we worship God, our EXPRESSION of worship can be many things. We can sing, dance, create, pray, serve, work, play, etc. In fact the book of Colossians it says “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” (Col. 3:17) So as long our words or deeds are done in the name of the Lord Jesus, and our expression of thankfulness is given through Jesus, then that is our worship.

NEXT WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15 at 7PM (HWY 16 campus) we will begin our ONE NIGHTS Summer events with “ONE NIGHT FOR WORSHIP” a night dedicated to Christ-centered, God-honoring worship. I encourage you, your family, your small group to attend together. We will be expressing our worship of God in several different ways, including taking the Lord’s Supper.

I hope to see you next Wednesday at 7. And don’t be late – you do not want to miss one single second of this opportunity to worship God together!!

In Him,
Curtis

One Night for Worship
June 15
Hwy 16 @ 7 pm

Worship.
Simple.
Clean.
Pure.
Our worship team will be leading us in various expressions of worship. We will celebrate God’s power, His provision, and His magnificence—we will worship Him! This will be a memorable and meaningful way to start your summer!

One Night for Couples
June 22
Hwy 154 @7 pm

We will be catering a meal for you on this night! Pre-registration and $20 payment must be made in advance at Guest Services at either campus or online at www.crossroadsnewnan.org. Childcare is available with registration. We hope you will invite an un-churched couple as your guests. You can register them on-line as well and bring them at no cost!

We have invited Mike and Angie Keaton to be our guest speakers on this night. Mike and Angie are working with the Crossroads Church Planting Network to plant a church in Walton County. Their life experiences of pursuing an education, planting a church and rearing two children make them a must see! Their sense of humor will make you laugh, their authentic faith will keep humble, and their commitment to marriage will challenge you to keep yours healthy.

One Night for Men
July 6
Hwy 154 @7 pm

Come hang out with the guys as we talk about guy stuff! You’ll be able to make your own ice cream sundae, compete to win some cool prizes, and perhaps think about the things that matter most in life.

One Night for Women
July 13
Hwy 154 @ 7 pm

Last year we selected women with a variety of life experiences who were in different seasons of life to sit on a panel discussion and talk about Real Issues Women Face. This year we are turning the tables! We are inviting a panel of men to come and share their thoughts and perspectives on “What Men Wish Women Understood About Them!” And, hey, you’ll get to make your own ice cream sundae too!

Around the World in One Night
July 20
Hwy 16 @ 7 pm

Sometimes we forget that there’s a world outside of Coweta County—or for that matter outside of the United States!

What is God doing, right now, to advance his Kingdom around the world?

We have invited Andrew Scott, the President of Operation Mobilization USA, which is headquartered in Tyrone, to come and share from his wisdom and perspective stories from around the globe. Our hope is that your vision for the world will be broadened, your compassion for people will be deepened, and that your feet will be compelled.

“What’ll ya have?”
The Varsity, a definite cultural experience, will be on campus this evening with their mobile restaurant so that you can your family can grab some dinner and chat with your friends before the program.

One Night of Prayer
July 27

This night will be an integral part of our annual Week of Prayer when we set aside a week to seek the Lord’s will and direction for our church. This night will be filled with praise and worship. You won’t want to miss this night!

One Night of Vision
August 3

At the beginning of each ministry year we call the congregation together to renew our commitment to God’s vision for his church. On this night Pastor Ken will share from his heart the big picture vision of Crossroads Church as well as communicating some specific initiatives to keep us moving forward.

One of the best ways, I have found, to find additional time to be around students in by taking them to summer camp. Summer Camp is a full week where you can focus on helping students become all that God desires for them. That is why I encourage every family to at least consider allowing their middle school and high school student to attend our student ministry summer camps. Both the middle school and high school will be conducting their own summer camps—tailored made for our students.

Here are the details for both camps:
Middle School Summer Camp—Camp “Survivor” will be at Camp Skipstone in Griffin, Ga. on July 25-29. The cost of the camp is $215. This camp is for rising 6th graders thru rising 8th graders.

High School Summer Camp—Camp “Fanatic” will be at Laguna Beach Christian Resort in Florida on July 18-22. The cost of the camp is $290. This camp is for rising 9th graders thru graduating seniors.

You can obtain registration forms at www.crossroadsnewnan.org or at any guest services desk at either campus.

Please note that there are discounts for sending multiple siblings to camp and during the week of June 4th-12th, any student who signs up to go to camp will receive $30 off the price.

Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to partner with you as you raise your student to be a devoted follower of Jesus Christ.

Daniel Hicks
Middle School Pastor

Summer eXplosion is coming….June 27 – 30 to the Hwy 154 Campus.  Kids ages 5 to 11 will have a BLAST each night (6:00 – 8:30 pm) as we focus on developing the characteristics of Christ through Interactive Games, Sports,  and Art.  All week kids will be learning about FAITH and what it means to TRUST God.  This is a great opportunity for us as a church to reach out to unchurched families to invite them to come be a part of Summer eXplosion.   Start inviting now and have them register online   CLICK HERE.  SPACE is LIMITED so don’t wait….Sign up today.

It is also a great opportunity for us to invest in the next generation.  What better way to spend 5 evenings this summer than helping kids learn what it means to trust in God and have amazing fun while doing it!  We get to  be a part of creating an incredible experience for 600 kids.  We are looking for men, women and students to join the Summer eXplosion Crew.  We have a place for you. CLICK HERE to find out how you can be a part of the Summer eXplosion Crew.

Just when you think you can’t have any more fun….we will end the week with a Summer eXplosion Family Celebration on Friday July 1 at the Worship Center (Hwy 16).  Don’t miss out on this incredible night designed for your family to experience together.  We will celebrate all the kids have accomplished and experienced during the week.  After the program we will head outside for kids to lead their parents through some of the XGames they have encountered during the week.

THERE’S MORE….  In the midst of fun, games and worship  each weekend in June and July Reel KIDS will set out on our own journey of discovering who God is and how His word relates to us.  By the end of summer we want the stories of Paul’s faith journey to have a lasting impact on each child’s life.  We’ll spend the summer learning to JUMP! and put our FAITH in MOTION!  Our weekly workers are taking a well deserved break to refuel and get ready for fall.  That means we have room for students and adults to come along on the journey with us.  Just by serving one service a month during the summer you can have an impact in Reel Kids from birth to 5th grade.   To find out how you can make your summer count by joining the Reel Kids Summer Crew follow this link  Reel Kids Summer Weekend Crew Signup or you could email me at elementary@crossroadsnewnan.org .

Adults and students who serve in the Children’s Ministries at Crossroads must attend CPC (Child Protection Class).  If you have not been through CPC, then please attend the class Sunday (June 5) or  Sunday (June 12):

Student CPC Class (for MS & HS students who would like to serve) is at 9:30 am in Nursery Room 5 (Hwy 16).

Adult CPC Class (for those 18 and over) is at 10:30 am in the Conference Room (Hwy 16).

Together we can create an incredible summer for the kids at Crossroads Church.  Join us in praying that God will do far more than we could ever ask or imagine  this summer.

Blessings
Robbie Roberts
Director of Children’s Ministries

Graduation is a special time. A time for us to remember all the achievements that our students have accomplished. The goals they have set and the dreams that they will chase are all now becoming a reality. A time to reflect and how God has shaped and molded them into the people he wants them to be. Its a wonderful time to celebrate!

In our church we make it a priority to celebrate with our graduating seniors. On May 21 & 22 we will be showing a slideshow in our services to honor our graduates. Also our high school ministry will be giving away water bottles at both Northgate and East Coweta High School Graduations. We would love for you to be a part of that by donating water bottles! You can bring them to either campus during the week or during our schedule weekend services. The truth is may is a great time of year, where you get a chance to see the power of our God in the beauty of his creation and by the works he has done in our students lives as they progress as young adults.

Pastor Drew
High School Pastor

They currently hold the official title of Crossroads Church Golf Champions. One of them even won both the Longest Drive and Closest to Pin prizes!
Would you like to take them down?
Would you like a chance to win a 2011 Chevy Camaro convertible from Southtowne Motors of Newnan if you make a hole-in-one on the designated hole?
Would you like to bid on an iPad or a Vince Dooley autographed football at the Silent Auction?

Crossroads Church “Spring Swing Golf Tournament” will be held on Friday, May 13 beginning at 1:00 p.m. at White Oak Golf Club in Newnan. This is a 4-Man Best Ball Tournament that will benefit the Recreation Ministries of Crossroads Church and is open to both men and women. Cost: $75 You can register online at www.crossroadsnewnan.org or complete a registration form at Guest Services at either campus. Deadline for Registration is Sunday, May 8th.

You do not have to play golf to bid on items in the Silent Auction. Drop by White Oak that afternoon to bid!

If you or your business would like to sponsor a hole or provide an item for the Silent Auction please contact Scott Martin at smartglfr@gmail.com or call Scott at 404-642-5421.

7:00 pm  Saturday (Hwy 16)

9:00 am Sunday (Hwy 16) <—– NEW TIME

10:00 am Sunday (Hwy 154) <—– NEW TIME

11:15 am Sunday (Hwy 16)

This means if you attend the 9:00 am or 10:00 am service, you will receive AN EXTRA 15 MINUTES to be used any way you like the rest of the day!!! But how will you use it? I’m glad you asked! Here are 15 suggestions for how you can use your extra 15 minutes…

1. Pray. Count your blessings. That alone will take at least 15 minutes if you’re thorough.
2. Read your Bible. (never a waste of time!)
3. Journal. Write a blog like this one! (hopefully better than this one…)
4. Get some exercise. Run, canoe, bungee jump, etc.
5. Write a ‘thank you’ note. Surely someone in your life is due one…
6. Do nothing at all. Just sit and relax.
7. Clean out your ‘inbox’. Or clean in your ‘outbox’. (?)
8. Bake some chocolate chip cookies for your favorite worship leader.
9. Spend time with your kids. Ask them questions. They love that.
10. Jazzercise!!!
11. Watch the Milk Dud video 3 times!
12. Email us how you used the envelopes with the money and invite cards for our Easter Services.
13. Bake some chocolate chip cookies for your favorite worship leader. (did I use that one already?)
14. Take a walk on the cool, new trails at the HWY 16 campus.
15. ________________??? (leaving this one blank for you to come with your own – mostly because I can’t think of another one…)

Well there you have it. And remember, to claim your extra 15 minutes, you have to be on time to the 9:00 am and 10:00 am service. Coming in 15 minutes late is not fair (but that’s between you and God).

See you this weekend!

Curtis