Starting Point

Your next step if you’re new to The Crossing is Starting Point. Starting Point will help you discover who we are, what we believe, and how you can get connected. This 70 minute class is offered the first Sunday of each month during the 10AM service. Childcare is provided in our Children’s Ministry. If you’d like to attend the next class on September 7th, sign up at the Information Table in the lobby or contact Sue Blount at 947.2080 or sblount@thecrossingonline.com.

Homeless Outreach Ministry

Join us the third Saturday of each month as we minister to the homeless through music, food and, most importantly, the Word of God. Our next community service will be on Saturday, September 20th from 9:00AM - 3:00PM. You can come for an hour or stay for the day, serving the homeless community and showing God’s Love. For more information contact Emily Johnson at 947.2080 or ejohnson@thecrossingonline.com.

Recovery:

The Crossing 12 is a fellowship of men, women and teens who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others recover from alcoholism. We meet Tuesday at 7:00PM in the upstairs Conference Room. For more information, please call the church office at 947-2080 or the Community Care Line at 853-0044.

Women’s Ministry:

Godly Girlfriend Dinner Out
For those who are going to the Beth Moore, DEEPER STILL EVENT. Saturday, September 6th following the conference we will be meeting for dinner. Please contact Kris for time and location at 281-5814. Sorry, no childcare for this event.

Godly Girlfriends Scrapbooking Night
Bring your scrap-booking supplies and/or the current project you’re working on and a snack to share. Join us on Friday September 12th from 5:30PM to 9:30PM for our next fun night of scrap-booking. We’ll meet in Room 105 (downstairs in the Administrative/Children’s building).
For more information call Kris at 281-5814. Sorry, no childcare for this event.

Men's Ministry:

Men's Retreat 2008
Our annual men’s retreat will be at the Majestic View Lodge (www.majesticviewlodge.com) in Springdale, Utah just outside of beautiful Mt. Zion National Park on November 7th, 8th and 9th. For more information, please contact Phil Taber at 855-0576 or phillip.taber@afotec.af.mil.

Men’s Small Groups
If you are interested in joining a men’s small group, or just need more information, please contact Josh Long at jlong@thecrossingonline.com.

Student Ministries:

The Deep End...
The Deep End is a completely intense Sunday Morning Bible Study for 6th - 12th grade students. This hour long study provides an opportunity for students to dive deeper into God's word. The best part: There's no sign up necessary, just show up at 10:00 AM with your Bible and be ready to get after it. This group meets weekly in the conference room located upstairs in the main office building.

New series in Student Ministry... Questions?
This 3 week series will challenge students to ask the tough questions about their faith, relationships and God. During this series students will be encouraged to ask questions during the Sunday morning service. They will also have the option of texting or emailing their questions to smquestion@gmail.com. This is a great series for students to invite their friends who have questions about Church, faith and God.

Student Ministry House Church
Here at The Crossing, we believe that life change happens in small groups. We offer the opportunity for small group involvement through our House Church Ministry. We strongly encourage our students to get involved in a House Church where students meet together weekly. Every Wednesday, from 6:30 - 8:30 PM, in Houses across the valley, students come together as a large group to hang out, study God's word and share life. For the small group discussion time, students are divided by gender. There will be a House Church kick-off event on Wednesday, September 10th from 6:30 - 8:30PM for all students, 6th - 12th grade, in the Activity Center. This event is a time to re-connect or get connected to a House for the first time. To sign up for House Church stop by the Welcome table in the Activity Center or go to our Student Ministry website to submit an online registration.

Parent Gathering... September 14th
1:00 - 2:30PM in the Activity Center

Student Ministry would like to invite all 6th – 12th grade parents to attend a luncheon on Sunday, September 14th.
This short investment of your time will equip you with knowledge of what’s ahead for the Fall season in Student Ministry at The Crossing.
Also, in an effort to keep you equipped and informed, there will be a panel of guest that will talk through some of the tough issues our teens face.

Please RSVP the number of adults attending to cwhaley@thecrossingonline.com or call 947-2080 ext. 247. This event is for adults only...Childcare for birth – 5 yrs old can be arranged by calling Connie in advance.

Student Ministry... Friday Night Lights
Where Crazy & Middle Schoolers Collide!

A positive place for 6th - 8th grade students to meet up and hangout with their friends on Friday night!
When: Friday September 5th, 6:30–8:30PM in the Activity Center. Cost is $5 at the door.
Pizza & drinks provided! Be sure to invite your friends!!!

7 Questions for
Sue Blount

Home Groups
By Josh Long

The Grass Is Greener
By Jeff Henson

Going Global


Mike and Melanie Gergen had twin girls, August 13th!

Avery Reece Gergen - born at 12:55PM, 5 lb 15 oz, 18 1/2 inches

Lexi Michelle Gergen - born at 1:04PM, 5 lb 12 oz, 18 1/2 inches


Baptisms:
8/10 Pete Divietri
8/10 Melissa Rehrer
8/10 David Fernandez Jr.
8/10 David Fernandez Sr.
8/10 Daniel Folkerts

Attendance:
August 3.....1494
August 10.....1497
August 17.....1555
August 24.....1686

Offering:
August 3.....$35,245.10
August 10.....$30,733.01
August 17.....$38,082.45
August 24.....$36,197.32

Weekly Need: $47,500

Building Fund:
August 3.....$120.00
August 10.....$87.50
August 17.....$5,203.00
August 24.....$55.00

News Director Emily Johnson
Contributing Writers Shane Philip, Josh Long, and Jeff Henson.

For more information, please contact Emily Johnson, ejohnson@thecrossingonline.com

The Crossing, A Christian Church
7950 W Windmill Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89113
phone: 702.947.2080
fax: 702.947.2081