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- guides the church
- prays for and through us and intercedes for us
- gives us the words of witness
- facilitates communication
- develops receptivity
- convicts of sin, righteousness, and judgment
- converts persons to faith in Jesus Christ
- gathers and unites Christians together in the church - builds up the faith community, edifies it, and helps it to grow - incorporates new arrivals - sends the church anew to the world so loved by God.
"One of the Holy Spirit's principle desires is to
enable the church to grow... Yearning to grow is
a mark of the presence of the Holy Spirit and is
part of the essence of the church's nature. This
is more than an attitude. It is, rather, the bottom
line, the bedrock commitment of the church's
mission."
From Charles Van Engen in
Evaluating the Church Growth
Movement. Gary McIntosh, ed.
In this issue:
From Pastor Pat p.1
Family Ministry Corner p.2
Music Notes p.2
Missions p.3
Bible Studies p.3.
..and much more!
February 2013
Our Mission
Connecting people to Christ…
Equipping them for life!
Our Vision
Our five-year vision is that by 2016 we would be:
A dynamic community of joyful believers
experiencing the life-transforming power of
Jesus Christ, our hearts ablaze with love for God, love for one another, and love for a needy world;
where the atmosphere is charged with inspirational teaching, fervent prayer,
passionate worship, extravagant generosity,
and a spirit of expectancy, all to the glory of God.
Our Affiliation
Crosspoint is part of Converge PacWest, the
Northwest District of Converge Worldwide
(formerly known as the Baptist General
Conference). Converge’s focus is to Connect, Ignite, and
Transform: Connecting God’s people around
God’s purposes, that He might ignite movements of
reproduction for the purpose of transforming
lives and communities with Christ’s love and truth.
Who We Are
From Pastor From Pastor From Pastor PatPatPat
May 2015
Dear Crosspoint family,
Not too long ago, in Revive, Stu Patterson and
Bob Stewart helped us grow in our understand-
ing of the Holy Spirit. It was so rich! I came
across an article that complements what we
learned in Revive.
The Spirit's Work in the Church
"It may be good for us to remember what the
book of Acts affirms regarding the work of the
Holy Spirit in the growth, health, and develop-
ment of the church. A reading of Acts yields at
least the following list:
"The Holy Spirit:
- creates the church
- reforms and transforms the church
- empowers the church
- unifies the church
- gives new wisdom & illumination to the words of Jesus
- sends the church
- creates the deep desire to grow
- accompanies the church
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MissionsMissionsMissions
Family Ministry CornerFamily Ministry CornerFamily Ministry Corner
Affirmation.
I struggled in school; I
had a shaky start in
Kindergarten as a 4-
year- old. I can
remember thinking,
“School is too hard. I’m
not smart.” I didn’t fail;
I just scraped by. I
loved summers!
When I attended SRJC, I had a memorable
teacher, Mr. Peter Leveque, who taught Bio
Sci 40 aka Nature Study. He loved his subject
matter and so did I. I was hard-wired for
playing outside. Mr. Leveque considered me
to be a capable person. What a novel idea!
Affirmation and encouragement were a
soothing salve for this underachiever. His
love of nature, his encouragement... he was
the spark that changed my self-perception.
Bethel Children’s CenterBethel Children’s CenterBethel Children’s Center
Let us not forget the profound influence we
can have on children. They are yearning to
be affirmed and encouraged, to be liked and
enjoyed. Let’s be the adult who will jump-
start confidence and positive change for
another person.
It need not be a supreme effort. I overheard
the following exchange when a daddy
asked, “Have I told you I love you today?
Well, I do. I love you so much.” She
responded with giggles and a happy
recounting of her day.
On the subject of encouragement, be sure to
see the movie “Akeelah and the Bee.”
God bless,
Linda Hinkle,
Children’s Center Director
Music NotesMusic NotesMusic Notes
They say “April showers bring May flowers”, but I think they bring phenomenal blessings. God certainly showered us with blessings in April, especially on Good Friday and Easter. At the Good Friday service we were overtly blessed by Hilary & Kate, a vocal and instrumental duet. They played
and sang both familiar and original songs in such an emotional and engaging manner, that it truly ushered us into the presence of God. Couple that with Pastor Mike’s masterful presentation of the L o v e o f C h r i s t , d e m o n s t r a t e d b y H i s willingness to go to the cross on our behalf, and we left that place in spiritual bliss…ready to celebrate the resurrection in two days. On Easter morning, we were treated to the musical story of Christ’s death and resurrection. A c c o m p a n i e d b y t h e ever-fluent narrat ion of Catherine Bickel and the ce lebra t ion o f severa l baptisms, the Crosspoint Chorus sent waves of melodic m e s s a g e s t h a t b o t h encouraged and challenged us to apply the concept that “This Changes Everything”. Now that we know and believe, we can’t help but respond with a changed life. Of course, the real challenge is to make our changed life an ongoing, moment by moment change that results in His glory.
-Soli Deo Gloria.
(To God alone be the glory)
Jim Humphreys,
Director of Worship Ministries
Is your family prepared for battle?
Our Christian life is one of constant struggle,
between our love for God and our love for the
world. And we also have a very real enemy
whose desire is to tear us apart, and he
focuses in on families. If he can’t shake the
parents’ faith, he’ll do whatever he can to keep
them from passing it on to their kids.
So, how are you doing at not just raising up
children to become adults, but raising up pas-
sionate Christ-followers? This has been the
focus of our 4-week Parenting Forum, and that
is only the beginning.
One great reminder for us, as Christian
parents, is that we’re not alone! There are
many other families out there who are
committed to discovering God’s plan and
purpose for their family.
One exciting way we can join together in this
pursuit is to join the 4/14 Family Challenge
(by visiting http://www.414familychallenge.com)
This site has much more information on how
to be a Christ-centered family in easy, non-
threatening ways that will impact our
children in fundamental ways. By joining the
challenge you have the opportunity to
receive weekly email tips on biblical
parenting (several parents in our church al-
ready receive these and find them very valua-
ble!) and get free resources to further your
family’s spiritual journey.
Our families must be prepared for the battle,
but not to battle alone. Let’s join together,
answer the challenge, and raise a
generation of passionate Christ-followers!
Mike Baker,
Pastor of Family Ministries
Returns Sunday, September 13 at 5:30pm in the Worship Center
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Thanks for sharing in the heart of God’s love for our world.
Carlos & Margarita Capurro, Missions MTL
MissionsMissionsMissions
Check out our Missions Calendar online. You can find events
where you can volunteer and others to pray for!
www.crosspointsr.org/about/Missions
May Local Outreach Opportunities
Bible StudiesBible Studies
● STUDENT MINISTRY STUDENT MINISTRY STUDENT MINISTRY
Jr. High & High School.
Thursdays: 7 to 8:30pm.
Ministry Center Room 3
Contact Pastor Mike: 318-7574.
● MENMENMEN:
"Overcoming the Enemy” (Charles F. Stanley).
Mondays : 6:30 - 8pm
Ministry Center 2
Contact Johnnie Vandevier : 539-9299.
“Book of Romans”.
Saturdays : 8:30- 9:45am
Ministry Center 2.
Contact Hal Mickens: 575- 7087.
● WOMENWOMENWOMEN:
“Prayers of the Bible”
Mondays : 6:30 - 8:30pm
Ministry Center 1
Inductive Bible study
Contact Jan Wells: 829-2956:
“Life Principle from the
Prophets of the Old
Testament.”
Tuesdays : 6:30 - 8:30pm
Ilene Leitch’s home
All women welcome to join
Contact Laura Harden:
526-5484
Crafts With a Purpose:
Informal Fellowship
2nd & 4th Saturday: 9-11am
Ministry Center 1
Led by Betty Jung: 578-6864,
Barb Humphreys: 539-2330 &
Nancy Mickens: 575-7087.
http://www.crosspointsr/women
● SENIORS: SENIORS: SENIORS:
55+ BIBLE Study
”Faith lessons in
Israel" (video series)
Thursdays:
10:30am- 12:00pm
Ministry Center 1
Contact Craig Van Zandt:
568-4261.
From Mother’s Day to Father’s Day each year,
PCC runs their Baby Bottle Blast campaign.
This is a great opportunity to take home a baby
bottle, fill it with spare change, bills, or checks.
The gifts that are collected in the bottles are then
returned to PCC to help them continue to offer
their services to families free of charge.
You may pick up your bottle in the lobby on
Mother’s Day and return it to
church on or before Father’s Day.
The Redwood Gospel Mission’s Redwood Gospel Mission’s Redwood Gospel Mission’s “Big Graduation” celebrates the men and women
who graduated from the RGM's Recovery or Transitional Savings programs in the last 12
months. The New Life Program is the heart of the Mission’s ministry to broken and needy
people. Through this ministry lives are transformed and families restored.
Your presence will be great encouragement.
When: Saturday, May 2, 2015
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Where: Redwood Covenant Church:
3175 Sebastopol Rd., SR
Contact: Alice Lowe 578-1830 x 305 ; [email protected]
To volunteer: http//www.srmission.org/graduation2015.html
Monday, May 11
To provide a special reception
for all , there are volunteer
opportunities of food donations:
platters of veggies, fruit,
cheese & meat & cookies,
and for preparing the platters,
setting up the buffet and keeping
it stocked. Ushers& greeters are
also welcome.
The Redwood Empire Food Bank needs 30-40 volunteers to help
at the warehouse 3990 Brickway Blvd. Santa Rosa, CA 95403.
on Saturday, May 9th from 4:30pm-7:30pm, sorting roughly
40,000 lbs. of food donated through the
National Letter Carriers’ Food Drive.
Dress comfortably (jeans & t-shirt are okay). Closed toe shoes are required.
To volunteer call 707.523.7900 or visit: www.refb.org.
Contacts: Jen Oberti, Volunteer Programs Manager: [email protected] or
Helen Myers, AmeriCorps Volunteer Services Fellow, at [email protected].
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Upcoming Events & Classes:Upcoming Events & Classes:Upcoming Events & Classes:
Crosspoint Community Church 1577 Guerneville Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95403- 707-528-6321— www.crosspointsr.org
MomentumMomentumMomentum Are you a 20-30 some-
thing
at Crosspoint?
Are you’re interested in
building relationships
with people your age,
here at Crosspoint?
Find out more about
Momentum at
www.crosspointsr.org/
momentum
or join our group at:
facebook.com/groups/
crosspoint.momentum
Contact : Pastor Mike Baker
at 528-6321 * 20 or email:
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National Day of Prayer:National Day of Prayer:National Day of Prayer: Thursday, May 7Thursday, May 7Thursday, May 7.
National Day of Prayer is held on the first Thursday of May each year, inviting everyone to pray
for the country and its leaders. The theme this year is “Lord, Hear Our Cry. “ (1 Kings 8:28)
We invite you to pray on May 7, asking God to bring us spiritual awakening in America.
If you would like to be baptized at Crosspoint, on Mother’s Day (May 10),
sign up at www.crosspointsr.org/signups .
Contact the church office at 528-6321 or email
[email protected] or [email protected]
Smile!
PCC Baby Bottle Blast: PCC Baby Bottle Blast: PCC Baby Bottle Blast: Mother’s Day Mother’s Day Mother’s Day (May 10)– Father’s DayFather’s DayFather’s Day (June 21)
Pick up your bottle in the lobby on Mother’s Day and return it to church on or before
Father’s Day. (More info on page 3).
our driveway guardian
Marriage Weekend:Marriage Weekend:Marriage Weekend:
Friday, June 26 Friday, June 26 Friday, June 26 : 5:50-8:30pm &
Saturday, June 27 Saturday, June 27 Saturday, June 27 : 8:30am –noon in the Ministry Centerthe Ministry Centerthe Ministry Center.
Rekindling romance and revitalizing communication. We are excited to partner with Curt and Rhonda
Hamner to present a marriage weekend at Crosspoint! Friday night and Saturday morning will focus on
giving couples the tools they need to build healthy relationships and help those around them as well.
Curt and Rhonda are the founders of Between Two Trees Ministries, whose goal is to make good
marriages better and to give hope to struggling marriages.
Learn more about them and their ministry to couples at betweentwotrees.org.
Cost: $30 per couple, $15 per individual. ~ Child Care available upon request ~
Contact Pastor Mike Baker: 528-6321 or email: [email protected]
Farmstand Roundtable Farmstand Roundtable Farmstand Roundtable at Greater Powerhouse Church in Santa Rosa Greater Powerhouse Church in Santa Rosa Greater Powerhouse Church in Santa Rosa : 777 Hearn Ave, SR:
May 12:12-1:15pm.(Lunch is included) Hosted by the Interfaith Sustainable Food Collaborative.
More info at http://www.interfaithfood.org.
Income March March YTD 2015 YTD 2015
Actual Budget Actual Budget
2014 Surplus out of savings $5,000.00 $3,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00
Tithes and Offerings $43,467.00 $36,360.00 $100,950.00 $113,120.00
Reimbursable / User Fee $3,525.00 $3,525.00 $10,575.00 $10,575.00
Total Income $51,992.00 $42,885.00 $116,525.00 $128,695.00
Expenses $38,189.00 $37,163.00 $113,439.00 $122,361.00
Net $13,803.00 $5,722.00 $3,086.00 $6,334.00
March Benevolent Offering: $514.00