Announcements, Jan. 20, 2017

Dear CrossPointe,

The introductions to Paul’s letters are so rich, and Romans is no exception! In our text this week, Romans 1:8–15, we get a glimpse of how Paul views the Christian life. It’s a life full of thankfulness to God for other people and their faith. It’s a life that is bound together with other Christians whom we serve and who serve us. And it’s a life of obligation to deliver the same grace we’ve so freely received.

I’m really eager to dig into this text with you! Chew on it before Sunday. Ask God to stir your affections. Consider whom you can encourage when we meet. Pray for God to do beautiful and eternal things in us as we gather!

Grace and peace,

Brad

Poets, Painters & Storytellers (Jan. 27, 7:30–9:30 p.m.) || Join Clement Arts for an evening with Shane & Shane and artist Teil Duncan. Half of the proceeds will help support Taylor & Brittany Groce’s adoption. Tickets are $20 in advance and $30 at the door. Click here to purchase tickets.

Sunday Morning Classes (Sun., 9–10 a.m., Feb. 5–April 9) || Two classes (and possibly a third) will be offered—one on evangelism taught by Kwame Agyemang and another on Martin Lloyd-Jones’ Spiritual Depression taught by Joseph Davis and Robert Ward. Childcare will be available as well. To sign up for a class and childcare, please contact Molly Copley.

Starting Pointe Membership Class (Feb. 11–12) || Membership in the local church is where Gospel, Community, and Mission intersect. Whether you’re interested in joining or just want to know more about CrossPointe, please come to this two-session class (Sat., 9 a.m.–noon; Sun., 5–7:30 p.m.). We’ll provide childcare as well as food. Contact Robert Ward to sign up!

Children’s Ministry Training (Feb. 12, 9 a.m.) || Learn more about how we care for the children God has entrusted to us every Sunday morning. To serve you must attend this class and complete a short application. Sign up by e-mailing Cristin Wise.

Child Dedication (Feb. 26) || If you are a member (or moving toward membership) and would like to dedicate your child to the Lord during the service on Sunday, Feb. 26, please contact Robert Ward.

MWF: James (Wed., 5:45–7:30 p.m., March 1–April 12) || Join us for dinner and fellowship every Wednesday night (except March 22) as we study James together! Dinner will start at 5:45 p.m., followed by teaching in the sanctuary at 6:30 p.m. Childcare will also be available.