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This week at Crosspoint 07/11/2025

Phillip Jones
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July 11, 2025

Serve with Joy 🙇

Mark 10:42-45 But Jesus called them to Himself and said to them, “You know that those who are considered rulers over the Gentiles Lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant. And whoever of you desires to be first shall be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”

Jesus redefines greatness through the lens of servanthood. This was and is a shocking example of the Messiah’s upside down kingdom. Unlike worldly leaders who seek power and authority, Jesus teaches that true greatness in the Kingdom of God is found in humility and service. He presents Himself as the ultimate model, saying, "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many."

This radical idea flips societal expectations for a child of God: the path to honor in God’s eyes is not through status or control but through sacrifice and selflessness. When we serve others, we reflect Christ’s heart, and we walk in obedience to His calling.

This theme, of having a servant’s heart, runs throughout the New Testament. In Philippians 2:5–7, Paul urges believers to adopt the mindset of Christ, “who made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a servant.”

For a Christian, being a servant isn’t really optional. It’s central to following Jesus. It demonstrates love (Galatians 5:13), builds unity in the body of Christ (Ephesians 4:12), and allows God's grace to flow through us to others. When we serve, from a heart of love for God, we become more like Jesus. And in serving like that, we find true purpose and fulfillment.

Mark your calendar! 🗓

Exciting things are coming to Crosspoint! See below for several of these opportunities to serve and grow together. Be sure to save the dates and be a part.

Membership Class
July 12

Join us from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm for our upcoming Membership Class at Pastor Phillip and McKenzie's house. Brunch will be provided during the class. Please note that there will be no childcare available.

If you are interested in attending, please register using the provided link. This class is a great opportunity to learn more about our church and what it means to become a member. We look forward to seeing you there!

RSVP here

Hoving Home
July 12 at 11:00 am


This is a great opportunity for women in our church family to go and share God’s Word and love with women who need hope and Christian friendship.

Harvest Crusade
July 19 at 7:00 pm


One of our favorite and most exciting evangelistic opportunities is here! The Harvest Crusade reaches thousands of people each year with the Gospel. We are blessed to be a part.

Invite your friends and family to go along with you to Angel Stadium to hear Christian artists Chris Tomlin, Brooke Ligertwood, We the Kingdom, Kari Jobe Carnes, and Cody Carnes. These will be followed by an encouraging, life changing Gospel message given by Pastor Greg Laurie.

What an exciting time!!

Crosspoint Picnic 🧺🥪🍴
July 26 from 11 AM to 5 PM

Where: Sierra Vista Park
611 E Sierra Madre Blvd
Sierra Madre, CA  91024

(The covered pavilion next to the kids playground)

Lunch, water, and watermelon is provided!

Lunch will be served @ 12:30pm

🔸 We will have some picnic tables under the pavilion, but feel free to bring a lawn chair.

🔸 There is a volleyball court and a full court basketball court so if anyone wants to bring a volleyball or basketball you can use those facilities.

Are you coming?! Please sign up here.

VBS
July 23, 30, & August 6 at 7:00 pm


Crosspoint Kid’s VBS Wednesdays!

🎉Come and bring a friend!

Registration starts next week!

Prayer Team Gathering
July 31 at 7:30 pm


Join our prayer team for a time of praise and prayer. Everyone is invited!

Time: 7:30 - 8:30 PM

Location:

TBD

Church Workday
August 2, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm


Let’s get together and make our church shine! Come for an hour or two to help deep clean and organize!

Emmanuel Baptist Rescue Mission
August 7 at 7:00 pm

Let's Go! We get to go together to serve the Lord Jesus and share His love with others on skid row. Everyone is welcome.

We will conduct a preaching service and share the Gospel with the attendees. Afterward, we will assist in serving the meal and cleaning up.

Please reach out to Pastor Phillip for more information.

Church App

Download our app and stay connected with your church family, your small group, and upcoming events! You can also give and listen to past services.

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This Month's Featured Ministry Team

Each month this year, we are featuring a different ministry team. We are grateful for the way each team serves so faithfully to help us accomplish the ministry to which God has called us.

Discipleship

Jesus commanded us to make disciples of all nations. If you have trusted in Jesus, I want to encourage you to take the next step by joining our 14-week one-on-one discipleship course. It’s a great way to deepen your faith, ask questions, and build a lasting friendship with someone in our church family.


Our disciplers are a vital part of helping new believers feel at home and grow in their walk with the Lord.

Whether you’re ready to be discipled or you’ve completed Continue and are ready to disciple someone else, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 [Click here to let us know you’re interested.]

Service Times and Location

434 N Altadena Drive
Pasadena, CA 91107

Sunday @ 9 AM - Prayer
We believe in the power of prayer. We would love for you to join us for this special time to seek the Lord together before the morning service.

Sunday @ 9:30 AM & 11:30 AM - Worship gathering
During the 9:30 service, there will be childcare through age 5.

During the 11:30 worship gathering, we will have childcare through 4th grade.

Check-in for childcare starts 15 minutes prior to each gathering.

Wednesday @ 7:00 PM - Bible Study
Come each Wednesday for Bible study. Be strengthened in your walk with the LORD and your connection with our church family. Throughout the summer, we will have separate Bible studies for men and ladies. At the end of the Bible study, we break up into growth groups for discussion, connection, encouragement, and prayer.

Not part of a group? Not sure if you are part of a group? Send us a message here, and we will get you connected with your Group Leader right away!

Wednesday @ 7:00 PM - Summer Kids
A summer kids program will run every week in its place for ages 0-5th grade. Check in starts at 6:45 pm.

(Our Awana discipleship program for kids will resume at the end of summer)

Love and Share

Share Crosspoint on social media! Help your friends and family see what God is doing in lives! As you love and share our posts, others see how excited you are about what God is doing. Hey, they just might show up and start walking with Jesus too!

What is your Next Step?

God intends for us to grow in our new life in Christ. Here are several things you can do to jumpstart that growth.

Enroll in CONTINUE

Sign up for Baptism

Become a Member of Crosspoint

Join a ministry team

Whatever your next step is, we are here to support you and help you make it!

Not sure of your next step? That's ok too! We can help. Click here!

LIVESTREAM

We will be streaming the 9:30 AM service LIVE on our YouTube channel. Also, all of our services, including our Wednesday Bible studies, are posted to our podcast. Search for CrosspointLA in your favorite podcast app.