WELCOME Crossing Family, What a blessing it is to be your Pastor! God has done some amazing things in 2010 and we are looking forward to what he has in store for us in 2011. As we move forward into a new year, it is important not to forget the significant lessons we learned in the recent past. We pray that you and your family remember the value of being in His word, being on our knees in prayer, and being in full reliance of His providence. In His Love, Pastor Greg & Tamara Dumas Lead Pastor
Pastor Greg and Tamara Dumas
UPCOMING EVENTS Spanish Campus Launch The Crossing Church is starting a new Spanish campus for the Latin and Hispanic community beginning on Sunday, February 13 at 5pm meeting at the Tampa campus.
Women’s Bible Studies Breaking Free - by Beth Moore, Thursdays, Jan 27th – April 21st 9:15am & 7pm. A 12-week study leading you through the scriptures to discover the transforming power in Jesus Christ. God intends for you to know and believe Him, glorify Him, experience His peace, and enjoy His presence. Register before January 12 for your preordered workbook for $16 (If you register after January 12, you can purchase a workbook at LifeWay.) True Life - Thursdays Jan. 27th – May 26th 9:15am and 7pm. God’s Word is relevant to every situation in your life. This study will take you through current day to day, Life Journal readings from God’s Word. You will discover practical observations and applications from God for your own life. Join us as we discover God giving us the answers to life’s questions before the questions are even asked. Purchase of a “First Steps Life Journal” or “Life Journal” is required. Purchases can be made at the resource center during weekend services for $5.
Instruments of Change If you have any type of instrument sitting in your closet, there are children across the Bay Area who need it. Children who learn to play a musical instrument are more likely to graduate high school, attend college, avoid drugs and alcohol abuse, and score better on math and language tests. Show the love of Christ in a practical way – donate a musical instrument or your support today. Go to www.instrumentsofchange.com and let us hear from you.
Walk for Life Join us on January 23 for Inspire Life Sunday and the Walk for Life. Check out the LifeCare of Brandon table in the lobby for details on sponsorship and how you can get signed up today!
Deeper Life Orientation Is God calling you to lead others in their spiritual growth? The orientation class is on February 1 at 6.30-8pm, and the first book starts February 8. Classes will be on Tuesday evenings, 6:30-9:30pm. You must register by January 25 to get your book before class starts. Cost: $20 per course. For more information please visit www.crossingonline.org.
Baby Dedication Baby Dedication will be held on Saturday, January 29 and Sunday, January 30 for infants through 2 years. Tamara Dumas will be hosting a special mom’s brunch the weekend of the dedication service that you won’t want to miss. For more information visit www.crossingonline.org/bdedication.
On Campus LifeGroups are an 18-week discipleship process that will help you discover and apply Biblical truths in your everyday life. Join us January 22 in The Life Center as we learn how God has designed each of us to connect, grow, and go. Register at: www.crossingonline.org/news.
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Saturday, January 8 Sunday, January 9
WELCOME TO THE
CROSSING CHURCH
AWAKENING Faith, Fasting and Spiritual Freedom John 10:10; Romans 12:11
Lead Pastor: Greg Dumas
SCRIPTURE John 10:10 (NIV) The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. 10
Romans 12:11 (NIV) 11
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.
OBSERVATION • • • • • •
How close do you feel to God right now? Do you think there is more to be experienced in your relationship with Him? A deepening relationship with Christ always begins with an “awakening.” An awakening starts with total surrender and flows into a passionate expression of love for God.” Dynamic interactions with God are designed to happen in close succession, not at random and lengthy intervals. A thriving relationship with God should be the norm, not the exception. Have you ever totally surrendered you life to the Lord and been filled with His Spirit? Feelings don’t define our faith, but feelings assist our faith in serving Christ.
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APPLICATION 1. Surrender: (Galatians 2:20)
2. Passion and Emotion: (Galatians 5:16-23MSG)
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PRAYER Lord, thank you for providing a way for me to wake up again. I am looking forward to knowing your presence and falling in love with your holy word. I know that you died for my sins and that you will allow me to enter heaven, and now I want to experience your grace and wonderworking power here on earth. I want to live. I want to be fully alive for you. I want to know you in a deeper and more personal way. I want to hear your voice and know what it’s like to truly walk with you. Thank you that your offer is readily available to me. I am ready to taste and see that you are, indeed, good – better, in fact, than anything I’ve ever known or tasted.