Crossing Family, Many newcomers commonly ask us where the name “The Crossing” came from and what does it mean. This weekend we will be taking a look at where we have been as church, why we are called “The Crossing” and where we are headed! This is an exciting time in the history of our church and we are grateful that you are here to experience this journey with us. If you are new to The Crossing, this is a great time to get connected. In Him, Greg & Tamara Dumas
Crossing Kids For the month of April, Crossing Kids (babies through 5th grade) will be focusing on how young kids and children can strengthen their relationship with God. Preschoolers will learn that Jesus, wants to be their friend forever. For elementary age kids we will focus on prayer and teach them that when we talk to God through prayer, He is always listening.
Emerge JV/Emerge Prayer Focused Generation! We see a student ministry that is fervently praying. This month we will be teaching students all about prayer. They will be discovering the truths from their Life Journals and be challenged to pray fervently for their generation. We know that prayer changes everything! Interested in Volunteering? www.crossingonline.org/serve Want to join a LifeGroup? visit a leader in the 26.2 Café Office Hours Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5pm
Scholarships Needed! We are in desperate need of scholarships for students to attend Acquire the Fire and Summer Camp. You could be a part of changing a student’s life by giving them an opportunity to encounter God through these special events! Contact Pastor Tom at tfox@crossingonline.org today!
Elementary Camp Crossing Kids’ Elementary Camp is June 27-30 at the Tampa Bay Baptist Conference Center in North Tampa. The theme this year is “True Hero….worship in truth and in spirit.” It’s open to kids who have completed 2nd-5th grade. We have a few openings left. If you are interested, please contact Kim Gore at 813- 626-0783, ext. 123 or kgore@crossingonline.org.
TobyMac concert at The Crossing Friday, April 30th Tickets will be available this weekend at Crossing Central (formerly Information Center). We are only equipped to accept cash. There are a limited number of tickets available, so come early to get yours! Limit 5 tickets per person. Also, please consider purchasing a ticket for a student who does not yet know Christ. This will be a great, fun environment for them to hear the gospel.
Grand Opening of the Next Gen Student Center Have your students join us Saturday, April 17th for the Grand Opening of the Next Gen Student Center (formerly The Rock). There will be food, fellowship, and entertainment beginning at 4pm, followed by a worship concert at 6:30pm with Deluge (writers of songs like “Open Up The Sky” and “Worshiping You.”).
20 Somethings Are you 18-29 years old? The Crossing Church is launching an amazing ministry that will impact your life and the Kingdom of God in our area. Make plans to join us at the 7pm service and to attend our Late Night Event following the service on Saturday, April 24th to be a part of this experience and to learn more about what God is doing in our midst.
For Zion’s Sake You and your family are invited to share in an evening of worship, dinner, fellowship and teaching as we celebrate Shabbat Friday, April 16th and 30th at 6:30pm-10pm at “For Zion’s Sake” Ministries, 1010 John Moore Rd. Bring a covered dish to share (no pork or shellfish please). Contact Beth O’Brien, our Jewish Partner Coordinator, for reservations at 813-857-7818.
The 26.2 Spiritual Race is intricately designed with you in mind! Through the different 26.2 Experiences, you can learn more about The Crossing and its leadership, become involved in a LifeGroup, and understand more about your spiritual gifts. We encourage everyone to join in the race! Register for all the 26.2 Experiences at: www.crossingonline.org. The next experience dates are: • Warm-Up: April 25, registration closes April 18 • Starting Line: May 22 and 23, registration closes May 16 • Mile One: June 26, registration closes June 20 • Momentum: April 24, registration closes April 18 • Pass it On: May 1, registration closes April 25 • The Prize: May 14th & 15th, registration Closes May 2nd
For more announcements: www.crossingonline.org/announcements
Saturday, April 10 Sunday, April 11
WELCOME TO THE
CROSSING CHURCH
The Crossing: Momentum Joshua Chapters 1-3
Lead Pastor: Greg Dumas
I The Promise of God (Joshua 1:2)
Rest Possession Provision Purpose
II God is saying to His people, “I’ve given you the Promise” Walk with expectation (Joshua 1:3) Walk with assurance (Joshua 1:5) Walk in the Word (Joshua 1:8) Walk in spite of Fear “Failure” (Joshua 1:9)
III God is saying to His people, “I’ve given you the People” (Joshua 1:17) Preparation (Joshua 1:11)
Connect: Go to “Warm Up”, basics about the Pastor and the Church. Information online www.crossingonline.org or in the weekly bulletin. Grow: Go to “Journey Class”, basics about faith and how to practically get started, you get a “Journal and a Bible” Information online www.crossingonline.org or in the weekly bulletin. Go: “Serve – Live – Give”, motto for going forward in spiritual development. Information online www.crossingonline.org or in the weekly bulletin.
Permission “with parameters” (Joshua 3:3-4) Consecration (Joshua 3:5) Principle – (Joshua 3:6)
IV God is saying to His people, “I’ve given you the Place” (Joshua 3:13-16)
LIFEGROUPS Use the following as a resource for your LifeGroup to go deeper with this week’s message. We hope this helps you as you “do life together”. Opener: Have you ever had a mentor? Perhaps this person wasn’t some officially designated as your mentor, but someone you were patterning your life after even if they were unaware. What did you learn from this person? How did you learn it? If you’ve never had a mentor, what were the limiting factors? Fear? You might even answer that it never occurred to you to have a mentor. Digging Deeper: Read aloud Joshua Chapters 1 and 3. Do your best to put yourself in that very locale and situation. Ask yourself this question, “Would I follow Joshua?” You are going to have to dig, but what makes Joshua a leader worth following? How do all the references to Moses’ affect Joshua’s credibility? There is a connection to who Joshua himself has followed. Look also closely at Joshua 3:3 and 4. Is it Joshua whom the people are following or someone else? What do you make of the next two statements? Even leaders have leaders. In essence, you are not following your leader, but following whomever your leader follows. How does this affect the life of the church? How does it affect your life? Application: Connect: Warm-Up (April 25th) Grow: The Journey (Begins Weekend of May 1/2) Go: Serve – Live – Give (Ongoing) Have you done any of these? This is a time for testimony. How did God use any of these tools to impact your life or the lives of others? If you have not done some of these, make a commitment in front of your LifeGroup to get moving on towards the abundant life God has promised you.