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Upcoming Events:
Missionary Visit: Ron Browne (Alaska)
July 8th & 9th
Ron and Lisa Browne are serving the Covenant Church at Alaska Christian College and New Hope Counseling Center. Ron will be introduced during the worship services and share a presentation about lives being changed at ACC in Classroom 1 at 10:45am. You can also connect with Ron at the Sandell’s house (1020 Shady Oak Drive, N. Mkto) on Monday, July 9th from 7:30-8:30pm and learn about what God is doing among Native Alaskans through higher education in Soldotna, AK. No RSVP necessary.
Noon Prayer Group
Monday, July 9nd - 12pm-1pm
Join us as we gather together and spend time praising God and seeking His will. All are invited to come and pray, even if you can't stay for the full hour.
MUUUCE Registration Due
Wednesday, July 11th
Registration forms available at: crossviewstudents.org/muuuce
Youth @ the Wow Zone
Wednesday, July 11th - 6pm
Bring $20 to buy game package. Soda and Snacks provided. We will be hanging out with our friends from Mankato E. Free.
Newcomer Luncheon
Sunday, July 15th - 12pm
Come connect with others who are new to Crossview, meet some of our staff, and learn more about the church and our ministry. Lunch and childcare provided. (If you are not new to Crossview, but know someone who is, encourage them to attend this Luncheon!).
The Ox Men's Ministry
Tuesday, July 24th - 7pm
The weather is perfect and the men of the Ox are going to take advantage of it! Join us at Ray Erlandson Park (at the corner of Victory and Main in Mankato). We will be grilling out and studying one of the bravest saints, Stephen, and his in-your-face message. Visit the Ox blog for more details.
Vacation Bible School
July 29th - August 2nd (6-8pm)
Children will learn about creation, Joseph, Esther, Jesus, and the big God story, and will begin to discover their place in His story! You won’t want to miss the games, crafts, snacks and worship! Click here to register.
Prayer Chain - Crossview has a group of people willing to pray for special needs. Prayer requests may be sent to the church office or to Prayer Chain Coordinator Judy Anderson (click here to email or call 388-8349). If you are willing to pray for others in need, contact Judy as well.
Financial Update:
(June 10 - July 5)
Average weekly giving: $19,662
Amount needed weekly to meet the budget: $24,551
Last 4 week's offering: $78,651
Average 4 week total needed to meet the budget: $98,205
Fiscal Year to Date:
(July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012)
Income vs. Expense: $14,066
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This Sunday @ Crossview (7/8/2012)
"No Risk, No Return" - Pastor Rich Theilen
In Matthew 25, Jesus tells the story of three men who were all trusted to take care of another man’s property. In that story, Jesus picks up on a principle that goes back to creation itself: the principle of stewardship. We all make choices that make the most (or the least) of what we have. Join us as we consider these choices in light of Jesus’ own teaching.
Get ready for Sunday by reading Genesis 2:4-15, Matthew 25:14-30 and Colossians 1:15-17 on your own.
Miss a week? Audio of the sermons are available on our website! Click here to listen.
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Next Steps: Daily Bible Reading
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Vacation Bible School (July 29-August 2)
It’s that time of year and we’re getting ready to GO BIG at Crossview! All kids ages 4 years old - 4th grade are invited to GO BIG VBS, where they’ll hear stories from the Bible, begin to explore how Christ wants them to be part of His BIG story, meet new friends, and experience new and fun activities. We’ll have a fantastic time learning Bible verses, singing upbeat music, creating crafts, playing games, taking part in a mission project, and having delicious snacks. Click here to register online!
Vacation Bible School offers a unique approach to Christian education during the summer months, providing fun and creative methods of teaching children Christ-like values and ways to interact with others and strong biblical foundation for faith development. VBS is also an excellent outreach tool - a way to invite those who do not normally attend church to come into Crossview, get involved, and build a relationship with others and with Jesus Christ.
Grown ups are invited to GO BIG VBS too! Join us and use your God-given talents to share the love of Jesus with the kids who attend, spread the word about GO BIG VBS to friends, neighbors and co workers, provide much-needed snack supplies and PRAY! Click here to join the team or sign up to bring snacks.
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Junior Highers - Don't Miss the MUUUCE Registration Deadline (7/11)!
We are really excited for this year’s Most Unbelievable Ultimate Urban Camping Experience, aka MUUUCE, on August 9-11! This trip is open to students going into 7th & 8th grade during the 2012-13 school year. Your registration form and payment are due NO LATER than July 11th!! For details, visit crossviewstudents.org/muuuce
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Crossview Photo of the Week
Worship team practice on Thursday, July 5th. Each Sunday service requires hours of preperation and behind-the-scenes work, not only in worship arts, but in many other ministries as well (just think of all the nursery workers, greeters, ushers, coffee servers, and Sunday school teachers that you encounter at church). We are thankful to God for providing Crossview with so many talented and faithful volunteers!
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