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Meal Group Readings online

Reminder to all Sanctuary Meal Group participants. The reading schedule can be accessed in two ways:
1) Online. If you look to your left you'll see a link for Sanctuary Meal Group Readings Online. Click that and you'll be taken to the readings for the day.
2) Hard Copy. The reading schedule can also be downloaded and printed simply by clicking on the Meal Group Reading List (Downloadable PDF) to the left.

Resources for IN GOD WE TRUST...

Thought it might be helpful to let everyone know what resources are inspiring me as I work on the IN GOD WE TRUST series. First of all, I have to give a shout-out to Pastor Phil. There are few people I know who manage their money better than Phil and his wife Laurel. His teaching over the years has definitely influenced me as well as some messages from Pastor Haddon Robinson and a Pastor named Jarrrett Stevens. Second of all, the ripple effect of Shane Claiborne's Irresistible Revolution continues to haunt me. And at present I am reading Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger by Dr. Ron Sider. It's a classic on the subject.

I'm glad we're going on this journey. This week we'll be taking the next step in the journey of what it means to "seek first the kingdom" with our money. The message is entitled Making Change.

IN GOD WE TRUST--Finding God in an Affluent Culture

Everyone of our dollar bills declares a faith for our nation--IN GOD WE TRUST. But do we? Do we really trust God more than money? The recent hurricanes hitting Wall Street indicate we are a country with a misplaced faith. Join throughout October at Sanctuary as we search for God in the richest nation in the world.

October 5         When Having Too Much is not Enough

October 12       Making Change

October 19      The Grace of Giving

October 26      Living Simply So Others May Simply Live

Coming up at Sanctuary...

WHAT WOULD JESUS SAY TO JOHN McCAIN?

The last week of the JESUS FOR PRESIDENT SERIES. Pastor Ryan gets this hot one!

THIS monday NIGHT: meal group launch

God has designed us for community. Meal Groups are small groups of 8-12 people gathering together to share a meal, discover God’s word, pray and serve. Meal Group registration will be available Sunday night with a Meal Group dinner ($7.00) and launch the last Monday of September at 6:30 pm. Hope you’ll be there.

SANCTUARY FALL RETREAT

Mark your calendars. October 10-12 Sanctuary will once again head to Villa Maria for its annual fall retreat. Our theme this year: SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES FOR REBELLIOUS PILGRIMS. Special guest Stefan Van Voorst will lead worship and some of CrossRoads’ finest will guide our teaching. Register this Sunday!

IN GOD WE TRUST—Finding God in an Affluent Culture

Our money says IN GOD WE TRUST, but do we? If so, how does that effect the way we spend our respources? This October Sanctuary will explore God’s gift of money and what He wants us to do with it.

October 5 When Having Too Much is not Enough

October 12 Making Change

October 19 The Grace of Giving

October 26 Living Simply So Others May Simply Live

SANCTUARY 411

SUNDAY NIGHT--ASK ANYTHING
Doesn’t it seem we always run out of time during Sanctuary Q and A’s? Well…this Sunday night, we will gather for a special Sanctuary where the WHOLE teaching time will be devoted to ASKING ANYTHING. I am gathering a very distinguished panel (really!) to field any spiritual question on your heart or mind. Hope you’ll join us.

 
JESUS FOR PRESIDENT!
The Presidential election is just around the corner. How do we as Christians respond? It all begins with our King. Join us as we spend all of September on the topic JESUS FOR PRESIDENT:

Sept. 7:  A New Kind of Commander-in-Chief

Sept. 14:          A Very Peculiar Political Party

Sept. 21 What would Jesus say to Barak Obama?

Sept. 28 What would Jesus say to John McCain?

monday, September 29: meal group launch
Connecting, learning, serving, praying, these are fundamental disciplines of the Christian life. This why we at Crossroads value Meal Groups. We are better together! Meal Groups are small groups of 8-12 people gathering together to share a meal, discover God’s word, pray and serve. Meal Group registration will begin in September with a Meal Group dinner and launch the last Monday of September. Hope you’ll be there.

SANCTUARY FALL RETREAT
Mark your calendars. October 10-12 Sanctuary will once again head to Villa Maria for its annual fall retreat. Our theme this year: SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES FOR REBELLIOUS PILGRIMS. Special guest Stefan Van Voorst will lead worship and some of CrossRoads’ finest will guide our teaching. Registration to begin this September.

Sanctuary Summer Announcements

STOP! PREPARE FOR SABBATH.
There are Ten Commandments. Christians tend to believe they are all for today…except one—keeping the Sabbath. Join us Sunday night as we explore God’s voice in Sabbath rest. Trust me. You’ve never seen a worship service like this one.

NEXT SUNDAY 
We will NOT be gathering at Oakwood Park for Sanctuary next Sunday. We will gather at CrossRoads at 5:30 as usual.

SANCTUARY FALL RETREAT
Mark your calendars. October 10-12 Sanctuary will once again head to Villa Maria for its annual fall retreat. Our theme this year: SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES FOR REBELLIOUS PILGRIMS. Special guest Stefan Van Voorst will lead worship and some of CrossRoads’ finest will guide our teaching. Registration to begin this September. 

PLEASE PRAY
Please pray for CrossRoads Church teens and leaders as they head back from their mission trip tomorrow. Pray for safe travel and God’s work in their lives as they transition back to life in Minnesota.

Sunday Night: ONE WORD

There is a guaranteed meeting point between heaven and earth, between the ways of God and the ways of man. It's a portal, a connection point, a place where God always meets us, a place where God speaks. Join us Sunday night as we explore God's One Word.

Sanctuary News

WHAT IF YOU COULD HEAR THE VOICE OF GOD?
God is taking Sanctuary deeper into our knowledge of Him. He longs to speak to us, but what kind of ears do we need to hear? Join us Sunday night as explore ONE VOICE: HEARING THE VOICE OF GOD.

BAPTISM PICNIC SUNDAY AFTERNOON
This Sunday afternoon, CrossRoads will gather as one big family of God to celebrate the baptisms of new members of our family.  We have space reserved all day at Bayport Lakeside Park on the St. Croix River.  You may show up anytime to enjoy the park and beach.  Lunch is at 1:00 PM and will be done in time for everyone to attend the Believers' Baptism at 2:30 PM.  PLEASE BRING 2 dishes to pass per family, beverages and lawn chairs or a picnic blanket.  Some picnic tables are available.  Plate s and utensils will be provided. DIRECTIONS: East on I-94; North on MN 95 into Bayport; Turn right on  Center Avenue, 1 block to the park

True Heroes Needed
True heroes are those who work with our kids in our Crosswalk Ministry!  The YES they say to volunteering changes them and changes the life of a child.  Here's my bold ask:  Will you say YES to volunteering for the rest of the summer?  Our regular crew needs a break between now and fall.  There are dozens of opportunities, something for everyone.

Will you be a true hero?  Email us at kidscrosswalk@qwest.net and we'll find a place for you to make a difference in a child's life. 

The Sanctuary 411

SUNDAY NIGHT: ONE INVITATION
Imagine receiving an invitation in the mail. You open the envelope and the card says, “I’m restoring a broken world. You’re invited to join me in this effort. Will you join me? Love, God.” How will you respond to God invitation not just to be His child, but to join Him in His mission? Join us Sunday night as we join God in His mission for this the world.

SUNDAY’S BARBECUE HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR A LATER DATE.
Due to unforeseen circumstances Sunday’s barbecue will be postponed until later in the summer.

IS SANCTUARY PART OF YOUR BUDGET YET?
We know the summer months are filled with vacations, home improvement, etc. but as you budget for your summer, please don't forget your giving to God's ministry at CrossRoads. Everything from the communion bread to the air conditioning to the staff's salaries is paid for by our church community. If you haven't yet made giving to God's work a part of your budget, remember God loves a cheerful giver! Checks can be made out to CrossRoads Church with "Sanctuary" in the memo line. If you are out of town, don't hesitate to use our online giving.

ONE CHURCH, TWO LOCATIONS
CrossRoads Church is moving forward on launching our campus in Eagan on September 28th!  In the next 2 weeks CrossRoads will hire an Eagan Campus Pastor, order new sound, audio, and media equipment, and continue to meet and connect with those at BridgePointe.

Starting in August we will begin to lead the services there.  On August 3 I will be speaking and Terry Foss will be leading worship.  Terry will continue leading most of the services in Eagan and James Brown will do the majority of the speaking there.

Ryan Lunceford will handle the bulk of worship leading at our main services at our Cottage Grove/Woodbury campus.  Jordan Lindstedt will lead worship at Sanctuary.

TRUE HEROES NEEDED
Tue heroes are those who work with our kids in our Crosswalk Ministry!  The YES they say to volunteering changes them and changes the life of a child.  Here’s my bold ask:  will you say YES to volunteering for the rest of the summer?  Our regular crew needs a break between now and fall.  There are dozens of opportunities… something for everyone.

Will you be a true hero?  Email us at kidscrosswalk@qwest.net and we’ll find a place for you to make a difference in a child’s life. 

Some Big Decisions...

The following is from our Sr. Pastor, Phil Print's blog.                    

Crossroads is facing some "crossroads" of its own these days.  Let me spell them out:

1. Do we launch our first satellite campus in Eagan? A church in Eagan (BridgePointe) is looking into the option of merging with us and becoming "Crossroads, Eagan." It would be "us" in Eagan--our style, our DNA, our teaching team, our worship, etc. with some minor tweaking. This is a huge step for both churches. It's risky, messy, and painful. But, it's also a proven way to expand God's kingdom. The potential for reaching thousands more for Christ is there. So...do we do it?

2. Do we keep our current campus and make it our second satellite campus? Call it "Crossroads, Cottage Grove"? Again, our DNA with a different flavor. Our plan has been to sell our Cottage Grove facility. Although we've had a lot of lookers no one has shown us any cash. Is this God's way of telling us to keep the campus and use it for His glory? This is a huge decision. The financial strain it would put on us would be noticeable. But the potential to reach more people for Christ would be there. So...do we keep it?

We're asking the Crossroads family to pray heartily this month. We want to make decisions that are bathed in prayer and led by God's Spirit. Our goal is to get our leaders together the end of May and make the right decision.

Pray for clarity and discernment. Pray that our staff and Elders hear God's voice. Specifically, we're asking everyone to pray during your normal prayer times and pray in your Meal Groups. We're also asking for special times of prayer coupled with fasting on Tuesdays in May. Why fast and pray? It's Biblical... specifically in times needing God's guidance. Abstain from one or more meals for the next 3 Tuesdays and pray during that time.

Feel free to ask questions or add your comments.