7 HILLS MOVE UP
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7 HILLS Culturally Current Communication Crossroads is a place that helps connect those who are exploring God’s love and truth. The challenge for us is that the Bible was written a long time ago for people in another culture. The fact that we live in 21st century Cincinnati doesn’t change the message that God gave 2,000 years ago, but it does mean that we need to do some work to connect it to our lives today. Jesus did exactly the same thing when he was teaching. He used the current language and daily life experiences of those around him to communicate truth. That’s what we mean by “culturally current communication.” Ecclesiastes 12:10 The Seven Hills We Die On are applications of biblical truth expressed through the unique personality of Crossroads. Check out the Info Center for the rest of ‘em.
How did Crossroads get here? Discover more about the vision behind Crossroads, how you can get involved (if you want) and ask your own questions at the next Context Live event on Sunday, May 18 at 1pm (Florence, Oakley and West Side only). Meet some people. Get some questions answered. A light lunch is provided, childcare is not. For more details and to RSVP, visit crossroads.net/contextlive.
LOCATIONS, SERVICE TIMES AND DIRECTIONS AT CROSSROADS.NET youtube.com/crdschurch
@crdschurch
facebook.com/crdschurch
crossroads.net
REACHOUT
GIVE TO WHEELS TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
Consider giving your used car to the Wheels ministry. You can get a tax deduction for the fair market value. And more importantly, you’ll get the satisfaction of knowing that you’ve been a huge blessing to someone in need. Volunteers are also needed to inspect, service and make minor repairs on donated vehicles. Service work is done at the Crossroads Annex in Oakley. Visit crossroads.net/wheels or call 513.731.7400 x1584.
MOVE weekend UP June 7-8
Beginning June 7-8, kids will automatically get moved up to their new grade in our e>check-in system unless they are going to be in kindergarten for the first time or repeat a grade.
If you have an incoming kindergartener or a kid who’s planning to repeat a grade, please fill out a survey at crossroadskidsclub.net so we send them to the right place!
05
10-11 The Program
Sorry Kevin Durant, my mom is MVP.
in the
KNOW
current message series Jesus sets the gold standard for a whole new breed of men. Men who stand by their beliefs. Who protect the households they’re building. Who follow before leading. Men who love through sacrifice.
ADOPTIVE AND FOSTER PARENT GROUP
this week
THE NEW MAN
IS A FOLLOWER
FIRST time here?
OR SECOND, OR THIRD, OR TENTH...
Relax It’s OK to laugh at church. We don’t take ourselves too seriously, but we take what we do VERY seriously. As a result, we like to make fun of ourselves, and sometimes, the Bengals. We believe that God has a sense of humor and that you should, too. But if you don’t think it’s funny, feel free to email us, and later we’ll have a good laugh at what you wrote. (Kidding! See? We did it again.)
UNPOLISHED presents: Kirk Perry Join us for an evening with Kirk Perry, president of brand solutions at Google. Kirk is a Cincinnati native and was formerly president of global family care for Procter & Gamble Company. This month, we’ll discuss how Cincinnati has become a catalyst for growth and the relationship between technology and faith. Monday, May 12 Crossroads Oakley, Main Auditorium Doors at 6pm, Presentation at 6:30pm Childcare not provided RSVP at facebook.com/unpolishedcr
UNPOLISHED is a collaborative effort designed to encourage, educate and engage aspiring entrepreneurs within the Crossroads community.
These are monthly gatherings for foster, adoptive and kinship parents. Our desire is that parents leave feeling more equipped and encouraged as they lead their families. Meetings are held at Crossroads Oakley and Florence. For more info on topics and meeting dates go to crossroads.net/adoption.
SURVIVORS OF ABUSE RECOVERY (S.O.A.R.) A 12-week program serving adults who have experienced childhood sexual abuse. Designed to help participants recognize feelings and impact, create healthy coping strategies, and develop effective communication skills for healthy relationships. Informational meeting on May 27, 6:30-8pm, Crossroads Oakley Adult Female & Male groups begin Tuesday, June 10, 6:30-8pm, Crossroads Oakley For more info, visit crossroads.net/cg.
WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND CROSSROADS
GO INDIA Travel to Mumbai and help our partners build hope and restore lives October 19-October 28. Space is limited and sign ups are open. For more info, go to crossroads.net/goindia.
PRAYER Prayer is available after each service in your Auditorium seat. For other ways to receive prayer, or to find out about serving on the Prayer Team, go to crossroads.net/prayer. All requests are held in strict confidence.
An army of people will tackle 450 projects throughout Cincinnati on Saturday, May 17. If you signed up for a project, here are some things to keep in mind: •
Show Up (we need you and your sweaty friends)
•
Bring Water (you’ll want to be hydrated)
•
Use #gocincinnati in all of your tweets, Instagram and Facebook posts.
During the week of May 12, we’ll send out an email with more details about your project—but not before, so please don’t ask. For more information, visit crossroads.net/gocincinnati.
SERVICE TIMES Florence SAT: 5:30pm SUN: 9:30am & 11:30am Mason SUN: 9:30am & 11am Oakley SAT: 4:30 & 6:15pm SUN: 8:30, 10:00 & 11:45am West Side SUN: 9:30 & 11:30am For more info on things happening around Crossroads, visit crossroads.net, or “like” us on Facebook at facebook.com/crdschurch.
Teens have a lot of questions. Like, who are my friends? How can I get along with my parents? What am I going to do after high school? At Crossroads, HS is the place where teens can explore a relationship with Jesus and ask these questions. Whether you’re curious about this God thing or talk to him everyday, check out HS. For more info, go to crossroads.net/highschool.
7 HILLS Culturally Current Communication Crossroads is a place that helps connect those who are exploring God’s love and truth. The challenge for us is that the Bible was written a long time ago for people in another culture. The fact that we live in 21st century Cincinnati doesn’t change the message that God gave 2,000 years ago, but it does mean that we need to do some work to connect it to our lives today. Jesus did exactly the same thing when he was teaching. He used the current language and daily life experiences of those around him to communicate truth. That’s what we mean by “culturally current communication.” Ecclesiastes 12:10 The Seven Hills We Die On are applications of biblical truth expressed through the unique personality of Crossroads. Check out the Info Center for the rest of ‘em.
How did Crossroads get here? Discover more about the vision behind Crossroads, how you can get involved (if you want) and ask your own questions at the next Context Live event on Sunday, May 18 at 1pm (Florence, Oakley and West Side only). Meet some people. Get some questions answered. A light lunch is provided, childcare is not. For more details and to RSVP, visit crossroads.net/contextlive.
LOCATIONS, SERVICE TIMES AND DIRECTIONS AT CROSSROADS.NET youtube.com/crdschurch
@crdschurch
facebook.com/crdschurch
crossroads.net
REACHOUT
GIVE TO WHEELS TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
Consider giving your used car to the Wheels ministry. You can get a tax deduction for the fair market value. And more importantly, you’ll get the satisfaction of knowing that you’ve been a huge blessing to someone in need. Volunteers are also needed to inspect, service and make minor repairs on donated vehicles. Service work is done at the Crossroads Annex in Oakley. Visit crossroads.net/wheels or call 513.731.7400 x1584.
MOVE weekend UP June 7-8
Beginning June 7-8, kids will automatically get moved up to their new grade in our e>check-in system unless they are going to be in kindergarten for the first time or repeat a grade.
If you have an incoming kindergartener or a kid who’s planning to repeat a grade, please fill out a survey at crossroadskidsclub.net so we send them to the right place!
05
10-11 The Program
Sorry Kevin Durant, my mom is MVP.
in the
KNOW
current message series Jesus sets the gold standard for a whole new breed of men. Men who stand by their beliefs. Who protect the households they’re building. Who follow before leading. Men who love through sacrifice.
ADOPTIVE AND FOSTER PARENT GROUP
this week
THE NEW MAN
IS A FOLLOWER
FIRST time here?
OR SECOND, OR THIRD, OR TENTH...
Relax It’s OK to laugh at church. We don’t take ourselves too seriously, but we take what we do VERY seriously. As a result, we like to make fun of ourselves, and sometimes, the Bengals. We believe that God has a sense of humor and that you should, too. But if you don’t think it’s funny, feel free to email us, and later we’ll have a good laugh at what you wrote. (Kidding! See? We did it again.)
UNPOLISHED presents: Kirk Perry Join us for an evening with Kirk Perry, president of brand solutions at Google. Kirk is a Cincinnati native and was formerly president of global family care for Procter & Gamble Company. This month, we’ll discuss how Cincinnati has become a catalyst for growth and the relationship between technology and faith. Monday, May 12 Crossroads Oakley, Main Auditorium Doors at 6pm, Presentation at 6:30pm Childcare not provided RSVP at facebook.com/unpolishedcr
UNPOLISHED is a collaborative effort designed to encourage, educate and engage aspiring entrepreneurs within the Crossroads community.
These are monthly gatherings for foster, adoptive and kinship parents. Our desire is that parents leave feeling more equipped and encouraged as they lead their families. Meetings are held at Crossroads Oakley and Florence. For more info on topics and meeting dates go to crossroads.net/adoption.
SURVIVORS OF ABUSE RECOVERY (S.O.A.R.) A 12-week program serving adults who have experienced childhood sexual abuse. Designed to help participants recognize feelings and impact, create healthy coping strategies, and develop effective communication skills for healthy relationships. Informational meeting on May 27, 6:30-8pm, Crossroads Oakley Adult Female & Male groups begin Tuesday, June 10, 6:30-8pm, Crossroads Oakley For more info, visit crossroads.net/cg.
WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND CROSSROADS
GO INDIA Travel to Mumbai and help our partners build hope and restore lives October 19-October 28. Space is limited and sign ups are open. For more info, go to crossroads.net/goindia.
PRAYER Prayer is available after each service in your Auditorium seat. For other ways to receive prayer, or to find out about serving on the Prayer Team, go to crossroads.net/prayer. All requests are held in strict confidence.
An army of people will tackle 450 projects throughout Cincinnati on Saturday, May 17. If you signed up for a project, here are some things to keep in mind: •
Show Up (we need you and your sweaty friends)
•
Bring Water (you’ll want to be hydrated)
•
Use #gocincinnati in all of your tweets, Instagram and Facebook posts.
During the week of May 12, we’ll send out an email with more details about your project—but not before, so please don’t ask. For more information, visit crossroads.net/gocincinnati.
SERVICE TIMES Florence SAT: 5:30pm SUN: 9:30am & 11:30am Mason SUN: 9:30am & 11am Oakley SAT: 4:30 & 6:15pm SUN: 8:30, 10:00 & 11:45am West Side SUN: 9:30 & 11:30am For more info on things happening around Crossroads, visit crossroads.net, or “like” us on Facebook at facebook.com/crdschurch.
Teens have a lot of questions. Like, who are my friends? How can I get along with my parents? What am I going to do after high school? At Crossroads, HS is the place where teens can explore a relationship with Jesus and ask these questions. Whether you’re curious about this God thing or talk to him everyday, check out HS. For more info, go to crossroads.net/highschool.
