Cross Roads Presbyterian Church
Weekly E-Pistle
December 3, 2009
Hello Friends!
Worship on Sunday, December 6 - Second Sunday in Advent:
The sermon is titled “The Introduction,” and is based on Luke 3:1-6. The good news of Jesus Christ opens with John the Baptist who appears proclaiming, "Prepare the way of the Lord." In his introduction of Jesus, John tells us just enough about Jesus to set the stage for God's great move on the world in the Incarnation. John the Baptist prepares us for the onslaught of divine love and mercy that encounters us in Jesus.
We will also receive our “Gift of the Fourth Wiseman” offerings during worship today!
Adult Education for Sunday:
We welcome back the Rev. Dr. Jim Davison, from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, to lead the Faithworks class. He will lead a discussion on: "The Soul of Scripture: Some Insights for a Fulfilling Life" We tend to think of the Bible as a book about God, and so it is. However, it is also a book about wisdom - wisdom for living a deep and meaningful life. It contains rich insights into questions like these: How can you best approach life to find fulfillment, happiness, and meaning? How can you live so that, in your later years, you can look back over your life with contentment and satisfaction? In this two-week series, we will reflect on the wisdom the Bible offers, especially in light of the message of the Advent season.
Please note, there will be no Seasons of the Spirit class on Sunday, December 6 or December 13. All are welcome to attend the Faithworks class to welcome Dr. Davison back to Cross Roads!
Children's Choir:
Children's Choir will meet following worhip today. Pizza will be served!
Tree Trimming and Christmas caroling:
Discover the spirit of Christmas as we gather to decorate the Fellowship Hall Christmas Tree at 4:00 pm on Sunday December 6, 2009. After the tree is decorated, we will share a meal and then travel to share the love of Christ with some of our members t
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Christmas Carols. Sign up for this event on the Current Happenings Board in the office hallway.
JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM:
We need your help to set up for the Journey to Bethlehem! Our construction begins this Sunday, December 6 immediately following worship. Please look carefully at the list below for a reminder of your commitment.
THE ANNUNCIATION ROOM: Fred and Diane Schirm, John Kutz
SHEPHERD'S SCENE: Dave Falvo
OFFICE HALLWAY (Prophecy): Jim Boyer
TOWN OF BETHLEHEM (Narthex): Claudia and Dan Shafer
HELPERS FOR “WHEREVER”: Ron and Marie Fowler, Karen Hinkes, Tom and Ilona Beatty, Junior and Senior High Youth
As you can see, extra hands are needed in all of these areas! Please stay on Sunday and help where you can! If you have a booth in the town of Bethlehem, please stay after worship on Sunday and help set it up.
Additional work will continue at 6:30 on Monday and Tuesday evening on these areas. On Monday Jim Boyer, Larry Mayhue and Karen Hinkes have signed up to help; on Tuesday Jim Boyer and Kevin Bass are scheduled helpers. Join them if you can!
On Wednesday, December 9 at 6:30 we'll work on the preschool rooms. They are:
KING HEROD'S ROOM: Barb Manner and Jim Boyer
THE INN: Gayle Manculich, Polly and Eric Swenson
THE NATIVITY SCENE: Fred Schirm, Owen Johnson, and John Kutz
PRESCHOOL HALLWAY: Junior and Senior High Youth
WISE MEN'S TENT AREA: Junior and Senior High Youth
Additional helpers for Wednesday are Kevin Bass and the Junior High youth.
On Thursday evening, December 10, we'll set up Fellowship Hall for our entertainers and guests. Marshall Bond has signed up to help, along with the Scouts. All ACTORS must attend a DRESS REHEARSAL at 7:00 p.m. that evening!
The following have signed up to help “wherever” but with no specific time or room commitment. Please join us one of the evenings above! Jill Winter, Stephanie Hinkes, Nancy and Al Walthour, Chris Sinback, Peg and Tim Sinback, Karen Teaman, Barb Metz.
Thank you for making the Journey happen!
Who Cares? Ministry Team:
Who Cares? will discuss starting a group for New Parents of PreSchoolers. If you fit into this category and are interested in discussing this subject, please join us on Sunday, December 6, following worship in Room 205. Any members of the Previous Parents of PreSchooler group are invited to attend to offer your words of wisdom!
See you on Sunday!
In Christ,
Pastor Rob