Crossroads Bible Church - Grand Rapids

Our Gospel, Money, & Stewardship elective begins this Sunday!
Join us as we seek God’s heart on stewarding His financial blessings and learning practical tools to implement a gospel perspective in your personal finances. Topics will include a theology of money, budgeting, debt, and more.
Learn more and sign up here:
https://crossroads-bible.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/571/responses/new

Happy New Year, Crossroads family!
Tomorrow night at 7pm, we'd love for you to join us for a time of churchwide worship and prayer to start off 2024 together.

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” – Hebrews 12:1–2

We are so excited to start the new year off with 24/7 prayer as a church body. If you haven't been able to sign up yet, there are still a few spots left at https://signup.24-7prayer.com/signup/37c076

Merry Christmas, Crossroads family!
For those of you joining via livestream this morning, we have switched our livestream site and are now hosting it directly on our website at https://crossroads-bible.org/livestream/

We will not be livestreaming our 11pm candlelight gathering, just our 8:45am gathering.

Join us this Sunday as we gather for Christmas Eve!

Our morning gatherings will be at 8:45am and 10:45am with our usual Crossroads Kids ministry. Our 11pm candlelight gathering will not have any kids ministry, but will be family friendly.

Looking forward to celebrating with you all.

Our young moms attending Thriving Motherhood and Women's Bible studies are in need of loving, patient, and caring adults to watch their children so they can be built up and spiritually encouraged themselves.
If you would be willing to bless a mom by simply showing up and caring for children, please complete the form below. We have several dates this winter and spring available.
https://crossroads-bible.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/526/responses/new

If you're interested in learning more about foster care/adoption, or if you have a heart to support foster/adoptive families, we'd love for you to join us at one of our upcoming electives:

Careportal Team Training | December 7 | 7pm | Upper Room North
Come learn about CarePortal, a technology platform that connects families in need with churches who can help. We are excited to grow our team so that we can build more relationships with families throughout our city.

Adoption & Foster Care Elective | December 10 | 8:45am | Upper Room
Join us at this elective to learn ways God has uniquely equipped you to serve in our adoption and foster care ministry!

Learn more about both electives and sign up at https://crossroads-bible.org/events/list/?tribe_eventcategory%5B0%5D=166

We are so excited to welcome Neil Martin back to Crossroads this Sunday! A former Associate Pastor at Crossroads, Neil and his family now live in the UK, where they minister to undergraduate and graduate students at Oxford University through their ministry B-Less.

We will be hosting several gatherings throughout the next week that we'd love for you to join us for:
B-Less Lunch | December 3 | 12:30pm | The Garage

"In a Secular World, Why Do We Need the Bible?" Elective | December 4 | 7pm | Upper Room

"In a Secular World, What's Good About the Gospel?" Elective | December 6 | 7pm | Upper Room

Learn more at https://bit.ly/cbc-b-less

If you are engaged or plan to be soon and want to go through Crossroads’ premarital process, we require couples to attend a premarital orientation where you will learn about our heart for marriage, what to expect, and will meet other couples in the same stage of life.

Our next orientation is this Sunday, December 3 at 10:45am in the Upper Room South!
Sign up and learn more at crossroads-bible.org/event/premarital-orientation

We have two exciting Adoptive and Foster Care events coming up next week! Writer and speaker Jason Johnson will be sharing with us and encouraging us on November 13 & 14.

On Monday, November 13, at 6pm, we are inviting current and prospective foster/adoptive parents for dinner and a time of encouragement together.

On Tuesday, November 14, at 10:30am, we are inviting church ministry leaders, foster care agencies, and child welfare advocates to join us for lunch and a time to learn how we can partner together.
Learn more and sign up here:
https://crossroads-bible.org/events/list/?tribe_eventcategory%5B0%5D=166

Join us before our gatherings tomorrow morning at 7:45am as we re-kick off Sunday morning prayer. We will start in the Garage in prayer as a group, and then will spend time prayer walking around the building as individuals.
Also, reminder that Daylight Saving Time ends tonight. Enjoy your extra hour of sleep!

We can't wait to host Stocking Elementary's Attendance Celebration in two weeks! It's such a joy to serve and celebrate Stocking students and families on this special night.

We're in need of volunteers for this event, so if you'd like to help serve, sit at tables with families, or bring food, please sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4AADAA2FA1F94-stocking #/

Reminder that our partner potluck is tomorrow night at 6pm!
We are so excited to spend time eating together, praying together, and celebrating how the Kingdom of God is breaking into our world.

Sign up to bring a dish to pass at https://crossroads-bible.org/event/partner-potluck/

We know that it can be especially difficult to navigate the holidays through a time of loss. If you're grieving the loss of a loved one, we invite you to our Griefshare Surviving the Holidays breakfast on November 4 at 9am in the Garage.

We will share a time of fellowship, discuss how to deal with the many emotions we'll face during the holidays, learn helpful tips for getting through social events, and look with hope toward the future.

Register at:
https://crossroads-bible.org/event/griefshare-surviving-the-holidays/

If you're interested in learning more about living your life on mission, we would love for you to join us for our On Mission Class, on November 12 at 10:45am in the Upper Room North.
We would love to partner with you in exploring how God has uniquely gifted and placed you to live out His Kingdom on your streetcorner and in your sphere of influence!

This one-week class is filled with teaching and discussion, where we try to answer the two questions: "Who are you?" and "What are you doing here?"

For those in a serious dating relationship, we would love for you to join us for our upcoming Dating to Marriage elective, which begins November 9 at 6:30pm in the Upper Room.
This class is designed for couples who desire to learn more about the dynamics of their relationship—both the strengths and potential growth areas. We will also cover God’s purpose for marriage, how to best evaluate a relationship, characteristics of a healthy relationship along with common struggles, and how to make a godly decision.

Learn more and sign up here:
https://crossroads-bible.org/event/elective-dating-to-marriage-class/2023-11-09/

For those who have taken the step of partnership, come join others in your Crossroads family for an old fashioned potluck! November 2 at 6pm in the Gathering Space
This is a great opportunity to meet others who you may not know and encourage one another. Families are welcome!

Please bring a dish to pass. Sign up here:
https://crossroads-bible.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/550/responses/new

Each year, students from our partner school, Stocking Elementary, request winter coats if they are in need of one. If you would like to take part in our annual coat drive, please see the signup below to commit to buying a new coat in a specific size and color. Please have them mailed to Crossroads or placed in our collection cart by November 1st.

Sign up to purchase a coat:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4AADAA2FA1F94-44658697-stocking #/

Questions? Please email Bethany at [email protected]!

Partnership at Crossroads, simply put, is our underground ministry network. We recognize the importance of putting a stake in the ground and formally committing to the same mission, vision, and values of Crossroads. It’s essentially calling Crossroads your church family.

Join us this Sunday at 8:45am for a two-week Partnership Class designed to introduce you to our shared values as well as the story of our community.
https://crossroads-bible.org/event/partnership-class/2023-10-22/

If you're looking for deeper community here at Crossroads, we have several different small group opportunities coming up that we'd love for you to join!

Family Meals: Now–October 8
Short Circles: October 8–November 5
House Church Orientation: October 8 & 15 | 10:45am | The Upper Room

Learn more at:
https://crossroads-bible.org/community/small-groups/

As Rod mentioned last Sunday, we are starting a new podcast called The Locker Room, where we will take some time each week to break down sermons, hear stories from our Crossroads family, and dive deeper into scripture together.

You can listen on Spotify (https://bit.ly/cbc-locker) or Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/3RzQG7C)!

Over the next couple of Sundays, we will be celebrating the work God has done within our church family through baptisms during our gatherings!

If you are interested in taking a public step to share your faith in Christ, please read about how Crossroads views baptism and fill out the form at the bottom of our baptism page at https://crossroads-bible.org/about/baptism/

Reminder that our gatherings tomorrow will be at 10:45am and 4:30pm, due to the Bridge Run!
Looking forward to worshipping with you all tomorrow.

Starting September 18 at 6pm, join our Marriage Ministry every 3rd Monday for couples’ pickleball! Registration required as space is limited.
Contact Jean Ballance for more information at [email protected]

If you're between the ages of 25–35 and are looking to form community with others in your age group, we'd love for you to join our Post College Young Adult Ministry!

Join us in the Garage on September 24, after the 10:45am gathering, for lunch and a chance to learn more about ways to connect with one another.
Email Lauren at [email protected] for more info.

Join us for another round of women's pickleball on September 11! Grab a partner and join us for some competitive fun. Registration is required, as space is limited.
You can sign up at https://crossroads-bible.org/event/17330721-2023-09-11-womens-ministry--pickleball-night/

College-age young adults, join us next Wednesday for The Walk's fall kickoff!
We'd love for you to join us on August 30, at 6:15pm on Crossroads’ front porch for food, games, fellowship, and a chance to hear more about the heart of our ministry. Hope to see you there!

Since Crossroads Kids has occupied the same space for over 9 years, many of the classroom items are in desperate need of being replaced and or updated. We have created an online wishlist and we would love for you to help clear our list!

Shop for Crossroads Bible Church's Crossroads Kids Wish List It's time to celebrate! You can check out the wish list here.

This Sunday after our second gathering, join us for a Freedom Summit Luncheon!
August 13 | 12:30pm | The Garage

Come join Joel and Britt Jacobson to learn more about their ministry and how they'll be continuing to support survivors of human trafficking in Northern Michigan through their new retreat center project. We'll have a time of sharing, good food, and a chance to ask questions. We can't wait to see you there!

Crossroads ladies, join us for another fun night of pickleball on August 8, from 6–9pm in the Gathering Space!
Registration is required and space is limited to 16 teams of 2. Solo players are welcome to sign up, and we will pair you with a partner when you come! Bring your own paddle and balls.

Sign up at the link below, or email Beth Wozniak ([email protected]) with any questions.
https://crossroads-bible.org/event/2023-08-08-womens-ministry--pickleball-night/