Real Hope🙌
“Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: by whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.” Romans 5:1-2
Pain and suffering are universal. We all know what it is to hurt. But praise God that in his kindness, he didn’t run from the suffering of this world. He entered into it all, by sending his Son into death itself, so that he could defeat death. Therefore, we can have hope! Suffering is NEVER the end of the story because of what Jesus accomplished.
Praise God that we don’t have some flimsy or feel-good version of hope. We have a hope that is grounded in an empty grave. Death doesn’t have the final word. We can “glory” in our suffering because we know that suffering is never the end, and we have the same power that raised Jesus from the dead living inside us! What a joy!
Questions to Ask Yourself:
- What are some ways you find yourself avoiding/escaping pain and suffering?
- What would it practically look like for you to “glory” and rejoice in your sufferings instead?
What’s Next?
- Think of someone in your life who is currently going through a difficult time.
- Pray and ask God how you can encourage them in their suffering.
- Take time this week to reach out and help them.
~Taken from the YouVersion devotional “Living Free”
Mark your calendar! đź—“
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.
July 20
Harvest Crusade 2024
Join us at 7pm on July 20 at Angel's Stadium for a wonderful night of musical performances by top Christian artists, special guest interviews, and a message of hope from Pastor Greg Laurie that could change your life. This event will feature live musical performances from Chris Tomlin, Phil Wickham, and Brooke Ligertwood.
Invite your friends!
Volunteer
VBS 🥳
July 24, 31, & August 7
Mark your calendar and invite your friends!
Register your kids here!
July 25
Prayer Team Gathering - 7:30 PM
Our prayer team gathers every other week. Join us for prayer for God to be glorified as He does His work in our lives, our church, our community, our nation, and our world. All are invited.
Location:
Danny & Chandra Castillo's Home
1966 E Orange Grove Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91104
July 26
Membership Class
Join us from 6:30 to 9 pm for our upcoming Membership Class at Pastor Phillip and McKenzie's house. Dinner 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
August 4
Sit & Serve Kickoff
What is Sit & Serve?
We are starting a second Sunday morning service. The service times will be 9:30 am and 11:30 am. Sit & Serve is an opportunity for each person to sit in one service and serve in one service every Sunday.
When does this start?
Sit & Serve starts on August 4 and will continue every week.
Why are we doing this?
God has blessed our church family as we have yielded to Him. As He changes our lives, others have seen it. As we invite them to church, their lives are being changed too. That growth has resulted in a full auditorium on a regular basis.
We want our guests and members to know that we want them to come and have prepared a place for them to attend the service and for Jesus to work in their lives. This allows us the opportunity to reach more people in our community thus making a difference for the Kingdom of God.
This also provides more opportunities for our church family to get involved in serving others. As we serve with a right heart and a right spirit, we grow in our walk with Jesus and our love for Him and others.
How can I be involved in Sit and Serve?
- Choose what service time will work best for you and your family to attend - 9:30 am or 11:30 am.
- Sit together in that service and follow Jesus however He leads, making changes in your life as the Lord directs.
- Whatever service you choose, we invite you to find a place to serve during the other service time. (i.e. - serve in the 9:30am service and sit in the 11:30 am service)
Can I choose to sit in either service?
Yes! We encourage you to choose either one of the two services options to sit in every week.
Do I need to serve every week?
No. We ask that you pray and ask God how He wants you to commit to serve. He may want you to serve every week, every other week, Â or once a month.
Just know when He calls us to do something, He gives us His strength to do it.
We also understand that certain life seasons may make it difficult to serve every week. From time to time, we may all have a seasons where we can’t do as much as we’d like to.
As we all work together, the needs for each ministry will be met, and we will have the opportunity for breaks during busy seasons in our personal lives.
As we develop a rotation for our teams, there may be some areas of service that would benefit from a person committing to serving in that role every week.
Will there be childcare in both services?
Yes, There will be childcare in both services. Our current plan is as follows:
The 9:30 am service will have childcare through age 5. This will include a specific Bible teaching time for ages 3-5.
The 11:30 am service will have childcare through 2nd grade and will include children’s church for ages 4 and up.
How can I get involved in a ministry?
There are many areas where we can serve together. Here is a list of just a few:
Kids Ministry
Nursery
Children’s Church
AWANA
Hospitality
Parking lot attendant
Greeter
Usher
Coffee server
Custodial
Security
Media
Screens
Mixer
LiveStream
Worship
Vocals (lead and or harmony)
Instrumentalist (what do you play?)
Other
Discipleship
Prayer
Who are the Ministry Team Leaders?
Kids Ministry - McKenzie Jones
Hospitality - Robert Cedeño
Media - Ezekiel Murphy
Worship - Phillip Jones
Other - Phillip Jones
If you have any other questions, please feel free to reach out to Pastor Phillip or the Team Leader for the ministry team you would like to join. You could also send an email to info@crosspoint.la. We will direct it to the appropriate ministry leader.
Sign up to sit and/or serve here
‍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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‍Service Times and Location
‍434 N Altadena Drive
Pasadena, CA 91107
Sunday @ 10 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 @ 10:30 AM - Worship gathering
Childcare through age 5 is available. Check-in for childcare starts at 10:15 am
Wednesday @ 7:00 PM - Growth Group
Come each Wednesday to enjoy a Bible study and discussion with others in our Growth Groups. Be strengthened in your walk with the LORD and your connection with our church family. Â
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‍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!
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‍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 Christian Life Coaching‍
‍Sign up for Baptism‍
‍Become a Member of Crosspoint‍
‍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!
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LIVESTREAM
We will be streaming the 10:30 am service LIVE on our YouTube channel. Also, our Wednesday Bible studies are posted to our podcast. Search for Crosspoint LA in your favorite podcast app.
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