So, who are you eating with?

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1 Connecting People to Jesus and Loving Our Community SEPTEMBER 2016 Contact Us Phone: (660) Fax: (660) Facebook: Crossroads Christian Church Ministers Matt Stieger, Lead Minister (417) Justin J. Miller, Associate Minister of Students (636) Clint Bowles, Children s Minister (918) clintbowles86@gmail.com Drew Staudenmaier, Part-Time Worship Minister (913) ams672@cccb.edu Tim Worstell, Part-Time Senior Adults Minister (660) mrtim.tlw@gmail.com Staff John Mark Hatfield, Janitor Jennifer Scantlin, Administrative Assistant Elders Mark Hatfield (660) mark.hatfield@mchsi.com Vernon Janes (660) vljanes@msn.com Jeff Roberts (660) roberts6@cvalley.net Kyle Cullifer (660) KCsChiefs@gmail.com Ministry Team Leaders Jerry Carter, Transportation Joe Breuklander, College Ministry Kyle Cullifer, Men s Ministry *Darin Eleazarraraz, Finance Jamie Elrod, Crossroads Agape Cafe *Troy Fry, Welcome & Card Mark Hatfield, Christian Education Jim Knowles & Jim Scott, Fellowship *John Morris, First Impressions *Jon Kerns, Building & Grounds Steve Wilhoit, Safety and Security *Jim Schaefer, Missions *Brent Doolin, Small Groups Aaron Baker, Communication Jeff Roberts, Building Expansion *denotes those publicly affirmed as deacons In Jesus day, eating with someone was a way to acknowledge that person as an equal. Religious leaders considered it unthinkable for a Jewish teacher to eat with people who were unclean. But Jesus cared more about saving souls than saving face. So, who are you eating with? Our Eats with Sinners series will introduce building relationships like Jesus did one meal (or cup of coffee) at a time. We will study who Jesus sat down with and how we should follow His example. It might shake things up a bit. It might change us in the process. It will probably make us uncomfortable. Jesus didn t come so we can sit in pews. Jesus ate meals with people so he could hang out with them for eternity.

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4 Sunday: Doolin Group Crossroads a Smith/Hatfield Group 102 Vine, Macon SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 4 5 Tuesday: Senior Adult Group Crossroads Stieger Group 509 Broadway, Macon September 2016 Names in bold signify birthdays! a 6 11am Seniors Bible Study a 6:30pm 7:30pm Elders Meeting Life Group Details Wednesday: Cullifer Group Koch Group Janes Group 1705 Saxony Drive, Macon State Hwy KK, Macon 1813 Redbud Drive, Macon a a Roberts Group Miller Group Young Adult Group Walnut Street, Macon 1011 Sunset Drive, Macon 102 Vine, Macon :30pm Worship Team Practice Lawrence Levitt Tim Worstell 6:30pm Worship Team Practice 2 9 Randy Farmer Anastasia Gott Zayden Gott Emily Stieger 3 8am Crossroads Agape Cafe Delivery Team Jordan Ratley 10 8am Crossroads Agape Cafe Delivery Team Brynlee Baker Camryn Teter Madison Balance Hilda Kreimeyer Tobey Beall Kemper Dimmitt Macey Bealmer Alison Dowling Taylor Lake Sharla Riley Jared Scantlin 11 5:30 Student Ministry 6:00pm Little Lambs Sunday Night Live Life Group :30pm Worship Team Practice JOY 8am Saints in Action am Crossroads Agape Cafe Delivery Team 10am Card Ministry 6:00pm - 9:00pm Respite Night Cathy Combs June Harvey Wesley Meeker Francesca Moyer BJ Marino Grayden Parks Josey Fisher Matt Kauffman Celine Werner Renna Lake Colton Mayse 18 5:30 Student Ministry 6:00pm Little Lambs Sunday Night Live Smart Money Smart Kids 6:15pm at Tri-County Leonel Bowles Emily Doolin 19 6pm Elders & Team Leaders Meeting Karen Baker Shae Legan 20 11am Seniors Bible Study Callie Butner Carl McEwen 21 Fran Bailey Glenda Blomberg Earl Riley Mary Lou Teter 22 6:30pm Worship Team Practice 6:30pm Agape Cafe Ministry Team Meeting Heather Balance Perri Dimmitt Meade Fry Niki Petre Rusty Wilt 23 Michelle Lenzini Virginia Poor 24 8am Crossroads Agape Cafe Delivery Team 25 5:30 Student Ministry 6:00pm Little Lambs Sunday Night Live am Seniors Bible Study th and Goal 6:00pm at Cullifer s House 1705 Saxony Kathleen Buckles Tim Kohn Nicholas Beall 6:30-7:30 Christian Education Meeting Crystal Martie Tucker Roberts Vernon Janes Jeff Scantlin Art Brandon Jonathon Downey Joshua Downey Rocky Seiner Brody Baker Luke Beall Hailey Robuck Brandon Harlow Winter Hayden Anne Menear Teresa Milburn

5 On August 21st during all three of our Sunday morning services the following letter was communicated to the church by Vernon Janes on behalf of the elders: Greetings Crossroads Christian Church Community, The Elders collectively have recognized that Brother Matt has reached a milestone in ministering with Crossroads. He has been with us almost 8 years. This has been a blessing to us as a church. As a pastor works to take care of many people in many different directions, we as an eldership desire to take care of our pastors. The end result is that we are giving Senior Pastor Matthew Stieger a month sabbatical. This will happen in September of this year. He is to keep his suit in the closet (Haha!) during this time. It is intended that he not be on call for the entire month of September. He may be in Macon part of that time. He may be in Michigan reading books or even writing a book. He may be meeting with other ministers or developing mentor relationships. The use of the time is his and to be used at his discretion as God leads him. We have enough talent among us that even though his being gone will leave a void the ministry to the church body, we will continue with God's grace and mercy for one month. To bring greater clarity to this time and to prevent wondering or questions, here is what we would like to clearly communicate. This was decided on by the elder team as a whole. This sabbatical was given not because Matt is struggling in his job performance. He is not wrestling with deep seeded sin. He and Emily are not having problems in their marriage. This time is specifically for rest and rejuvenation of his heart, soul and mind. Matt will return back to the office October 3rd.While Matt is out of the office Justin will lead our staff and oversee our office administration. We are grateful for Matt s continued passion for Jesus and this church. If you have any questions, please contact any of the Elders. Working Together, Crossroads Elder Team

6 LEADERSHIP FYI With busy summer schedules at times the details fall through the cracks. Here are some highlights and details that have happened or will happen that the leadership wants to clearly communicate to everyone. Remodel has begun in the old building. This remodel phase will join our new and old building with ramps and stairs. It will also add a new baby and toddler nursery as well as classrooms. This will be completed by knocking out the old offices and bathrooms and dividing up the fellowship hall. You can expect to see dust, drop clothes, stud walls and a few keep out signs for safety. We may also have a short time period where it could be a longer walk to the bathroom. Please understand while we will work to move as quickly as possible, there will be a few Sunday s where flexibility is needed. Our worship ministry held an appreciation cookout for our worship volunteers. The 35 who were able to attend relaxed and laughed a lot. We are extremely thankful for their many hours of practice and preparation! Over the last three months we have had 11 baptisms at Crossroads! We had 218 different kids attend VBS This only happened because of the 126 incredible volunteers. This month we will double the amount of Life groups we have as a church. This will prayerfully create more opportunities where people can grow together. In August of 2016 Jon Kerns stepped in to lead our building and grounds ministry. We had almost 250 people attend out annual fall kickoff. It was a great night full of fun. (See Pictures below) This month we launch our first class of Dave Ramsey s Smart Money Smart Kids. We want families to be good stewards not just us as individuals. The last two Sunday s we have had over 500 people on Sunday morning! While we don t meet to have big numbers, we do meet to help each other follow Jesus. Every number represents someone else learning to follow Jesus.

7 Sunday Serving Schedule September 4 September 11 September 18 September 25 July 31 Praise Team Melissa Cross Rachel Westfall Beth Prentzler Jeannie Worstell Trisha Jones Tricia Breuklander Roy Fancher Kyrsten Hicks Jim McClintock Carrie Thrasher 8 AM Communion Meditation 9:30 AM Communion Meditation Vernon Janes John Morris Aaron Baker Steve Wilhoit Ryan Eidson Matt Cross Nathan Martin Matt Kauffman T 11 AM Communion Meditation Jeff Scantlin Kyle Cullifer John Mark Hatfield Mark Hatfield 8:00 Usher Jim Schaefer 9:30 Usher Steve Wilhoit 11:00 Usher Justin W. Miller H 8:00 First Impressions 9:30 First Impressions Jon Kerns Ben Roberts Scott Balance Jeff Roberts Sonny Noland Sam Hartung Phil Milburn Danny Miller A 11:00 First Impressions 8:00 Greeters Darin Biegel Ray Blomberg Roy Bane Ben Roberts Jeff & Brenda Roberts Mary Winfrey 9:30 Greeters Jon Kerns Debbie Bane Scott & Heather Balance Russell & Linda Putnam Virginia Poor Lois Noland 11:00 Greeters Jessica Allspach Betty Butner Ashley Roberts Roy Fancher Hostesses Connie Petre Virginia Poor Deb Ziebarth Shanna Baker Betty McDuffee Lana McQuitty Leah Apel Linda Mason N K 8:00 Worship Center Greeters 9:30 Worship Center Greeters Betty Clarke Russell & Linda Putnam Larry & Eva Butner Teresa Milburn Don & Connie Petre Cathy & Michael Combs Betty Clarke Russell & Linda Putnam Y 11:00 Worship Center Greeters Van Drivers Welcome Center Jessica Allspach Jerry Carter Virginia Poor Jim & Annette Knowles Trisha Jones Russell Riley Jeff Roberts Jim & Sharon Scott Jeff & Jennifer Scantlin Vernon & Marti Janes John & Shelly Morris Mary Lou Teter Sam Hartung Jim Scott Troy & Paula Fry 8:00 Nursery Amy Schaefer Amy Schaefer Amy Schaefer Amy Schaefer 9:30 Nursery 11:00 Nursery Amy Mayse Amy Elliott Samantha Scantlin Staci & Darin Eleararraraz Amy Mayse Amy Elliott Darrin Cullifer Jessica Allspach Kayleigh Smith Nicole Roth Dianna Bowzer Riley Koch Jessica Allspach Kyrsten Hicks Chelsey Grassley Amelia Holder Cassi Fuemmeler Kayleigh Smith Ericka Miller Prayer Room Virginia Pinkerman Brenda Roberts Donna Fancher Michelle Ratley Communion Preparation Kelly Petre O U Thank you for finding your own replacement if you are unable to serve!

8 Life Groups provide relationships with other Christians. Relationships are instrumental for spiritual growth. Being involved in a Life Group connects you with people to walk through stages of life together. Life Groups provide a safe environment of people who can encourage, challenge, listen and pray for you. They are people that will stand beside you through trials or people you can ask tough questions to. Most importantly Life Groups create environments of people to laugh and enjoy Jesus with LIFE GROUPS ANNOUNCEMENT Beginning this fall, our Life Groups are going to become sermon based. What is sermon based Life Group? each week in the bulletin, discussion questions are provided that are tied to Sunday s topic. This will provide everyone a chance to have a thought process going into the discussion. Every Life group will be talking through the same scripture and questions. This will bring unity to our church as we grow together. This will hopefully eliminate some worries about joining a Life Group because you will know what will be talked about before you arrive. If you miss Sunday morning this DOES NOT mean you can skip Life Group, the questions will be available on the Crossroads APP and online where you can also listen to the sermon. Sermon based Life Groups are an exciting step for us as a church, don t be afraid and jump in!

9 September 13th at 6:30pm Smart Money Smart Kids We will meet at the Sunday Nights at 6:15pm church for fellowship and to hear from Shiloh Christian Children s Ranch. September 16th & 17th Scca women s Retreat September 18th College age Lunch after third service Tri-County Christian School Parents are eager for practical ways to help their kids develop a healthy and responsible understanding of how money works. That s why financial experts and father-daughter duo Dave Ramsey and Rachel Cruze have developed a brand-new, six lesson class to equip parents to raise money-smart kids! In six practical, video based lessons, Rachel and Dave give parents a step-by-step approach to teaching their kids about working, spending, saving, giving, debt, and contentment. Parents will learn how to help their kids make wise money choices and build character qualities so they will win not only with money, but also in life. Hungry College Students are HERE! Pick a Sunday and Sign up to feed students after third service. Bring food, go out, team up with another family, or make a donation. Pray for our college age students and how you can be a part of this outreach to them. Sign-up at the Welcome Center! Thank you for serving! Just Older Youth JOY Thursday, September 15th We will leave from the church building at 8:00 am. We should return around 4:00 pm. The cost is $20 per person or $35 married couple. Please try to make your reservations by Monday, September 12. July 24 July 31 August 7 August 14 August 21 8:00 AM Attendance :30 AM Attendance :00 AM Attendance Total Worship Attendance General Offering $ $ $ $ $ Building Gifts $ $ $ $ $ Weekly General Offering Budget Need: $8,715 (Weekly budget need does not directly reflect money spent)

10 Crossroads Christian Church 1816 N. Missouri St. Macon, MO Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 7 Macon, MO RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED «AddressBlock» September 16th & 17th 2016 SCCA Women s Retreat MIRROR CHRISTIANITY Julie Gariss is this year s featured speaker. Learn more about FAME and Ray of Hope ministries. This is our 29th year for encouraging the Women in the SCCA camp group. All Ladies are invited to attend. More Information and Registration forms can be found at the Welcome Center.