Announcements, April 1, 2016

Dear CrossPointe,

What a glorious Resurrection Sunday we had last week. The Lord is good! This Sunday I will preach about the importance of what we are doing when we gather together for worship each week. In short, I want to help us have a good theology of worship as a church family.

Now, when we use the word 'worship,' we should be careful to say that all of life is worship. The Apostle Paul says that whatever we do—whether we eat or drink—we should do it all to the glory of God (1 Cor 10:31). But, in a more narrow sense, I want us to think deeply about the importance and centrality of gathered worship in the life of a believer and local church.

We'll start off in Psalm 100, but from there we'll be all over the Bible. Take some time to read Psalm 100 before Sunday and ask the Lord to grow us as his people. We'll also receive the Lord's Supper together this Sunday.

Looking forward to it!

Brad

High-school Youth Bible Study (Sun., 9:15–10:15 a.m., April 3–May 8) || Study Philippians together and learn how to study the Bible in general! The Bateys and Agyemangs are leading the group. Meet in the youth leader room.

Men’s Lunch (April 5, noon) || Join the men of CrossPointe as they study Jerry Bridges’ The Transforming Power of the Gospel. RSVP for lunch ($5, Chick-fil-A) by contacting Springer Cain.

Midweek Fellowship (April 6, 5:45–7:30 p.m.) || Dinner ($5/person) starts at 5:45 p.m. and teaching in the sanctuary at 6:30 p.m. This week we’ll wrap up our survey of the Old Testament with a brief look at the Poets, followed by a Q&A with elder candidate Bill Harrison. RSVP for meals and childcare by contacting Nicole Carey.

Elder Candidate Q&A (April 6, 6:30 p.m.) || After Midweek Fellowship come meet Bill Harrison and ask him questions before members vote to affirm him as elder at May’s member meeting. If you have a question you’d like asked but won’t be able to attend, please contact Robert Ward.

Child Dedication (April 17) || If you are a member or moving toward membership and would like to dedicate your newborn or newly adopted child to the Lord, contact Robert Ward.

Ladies’ Lunch (April 19, noon) || Join the women of CrossPointe as they study Jerry Bridges’ The Transforming Power of the Gospel. RSVP for childcare (starting at 10 a.m.) and/or lunch ($5, Chicken Salad Chick) by contacting Nicole Carey.

Youth: Summer Retreat (June 23–26) || Mark your calendars! Details TBA.

Vacation Bible School (July 11–15, 9 a.m.–noon) || Mark your calendar for this summer’s VBS! It will be open to rising K–5th graders. Check CrossPointe’s website in the coming days to register your child and/or volunteer to help!