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Subject: June 7 at Crossroads
From: Crossroads Community Church
Date: Thu, June 04, 2015 12:24 pm
Subject: June 7 at Crossroads
From: Crossroads Community Church
Date: Thu, June 04, 2015 12:24 pm
Good afternoon brothers and sisters!
I stated writing this at about 11:30 AM, right toward the end of
Kristine Birkholz' office hours this week. Next week she'll be here from about
12 noon until about 2 PM. I, on the other hand, will be in training next week
to drive Metro Transit bus. Please ask me and I'll be glad to share more about
what's going on with Toni and I.
What a great day we shared last Sunday (May 31). For a PICTURE of
our high school graduates taken then and a few thoughts on that see
"Forever Friends Can Be True" at THIS LINK (written on my blog on Tuesday). Thank you for all your
prayers and your love as we celebrated what I am calling "our
graduation" from our current roles as worship leader and pastor at
Crossroads. We will be with you this Sunday too, but not in as leaders
This coming Sunday, June 7, we're privileged to share 9:00 AM
Bible Study and 10:15 worship together with Jon & Dotty Zens from Oscola,
WI. More HERE.
Jon & Dotty will be sharing with us what it means to encourage
a "relational community" centered in Christ.
Please come and share with us as you are able -
this will be my last Sunday to gather with you for awhile - Toni and I will
step back a bit after June 7 to allow for the transition to continue. (I
informed the Crossroads board that this would be my "last Sunday"
here as pastor).
For our worship time this coming Sunday we'll gather in a way that
is inspired by a careful study of New Testament scriptures, including First
Corinthians 11 and 14. With Jesus as our leader, we'll gather to share
the Word of God and to eat and drink together (gluten free bread and
juice will be provided).
Jon & Dotty Zens will come with 2 songs for us to share - we
may share other songs too as they are suggested. Jon will lead a teaching - we
will listen. Those who desire may ask questions or contribute any thoughts the
Lord gives to them.
As a part of our gathering we will the share as the Lord commanded
at his last supper with the disciples - “This is my body, which is for you, do
this in remembrance of me.” and “This cup is the new covenant in My blood; do
this, as often as you drink, in remembrance of me.”
ALSO - - - PRAY FOR OUR CHURCH BOARD MEMBERS! They will meet on
Monday, June 9. The board members include: John Buschel (President), Randy
Moe, Bonita Garthus (Secretary), Mark Kuhlmann & Diann Mauk. Ron Olson and
Norma Jean Cruz will serve another year on the board. Allan Sorenson will serve
as immediate past president. Robin Begarowicz is treasurer pro tem. Kristine
will be serving as "financial secretary" (Robin is helping her learn
the computerized system of secure and confidential record keeping.)
Upcoming Sunday speakers:
June 14th: Pastor Karl Kruse of
“Prayer Watch International”
June 21st: Gary Finken (has
served local churches of various denominations)
June 28th: To be determined
July 5th and etc.: To be
determined
Pray that the Lord would guide Crossroads in the decision about
guest speakers, an interim pastor, or other forms of church leadership. If you
have ideas about this that you believe come form the Lord, please speak with
any of our board members. They will be praying and making decisions about
future leadership on Monday, June 9.
Steve Thorson
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