Cross Point Chronicle - February 2015

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February 2015
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Faith Promise
During the month of February we will be focusing on
Faith Promise. Faith Promise is an exci ng way to support redemp ve Chris an outreach beyond the walls of
Cross Point. The term Faith Promise is derived from our
willingness to step out in faith and believe that God will
provide the resources to us, above and beyond our commi ed giving. As God provides those resources, we
promise to be faithful to give to our mission eﬀorts. You
see, it is money we don’t know God is blessing us with
un l it happens.
Cross Point uses Faith Promise to support missions
work in our community, na on, and around the
world.
This year’s theme is Circle Makers. The scripture we
will be focusing on is Joshua 6:16 – “The seventh me
around, when the priests sounded the trumpet blast,
Joshua commanded the army, “Shout! For the Lord
has given you the city!”
Faith Promise links your “promise” to give with your
“faith” to believe that God will provide. The Faith Promise Plan, based on the teaching of Paul in 2 Corinthians 89, is summed up in the apostle’s
tes mony concerning the Chrisans at Macedonia: “For I tes fy
that they gave as much as they
were able, and even beyond their
ability.” 2 Cor. 8:3 NIV
This exercise of faith is a spiritual
act through which you receive
God’s special enabling. As you
prac ce it, you experience and
added spiritual dimension. You
walk with God and give only as
God gives to you.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
► Pastor’s Pen…..2
► Bleachers Receive Makeover…..7
► Cross Point Baptizes Five in January…..4
► Adventure Alley Kids…..10
► Pizza with the Pastors…..5
► Two New Faces…..12
Pastor’s Pen
Hi! 2015 is well underway and I am so thankful for the way
God is working at Cross Point. February is traditionally the
month of Love. And as we are sharing on Sunday mornings
about being Circle Makers, know that circles are made and
maintained by a simple word: LOVE. Love is not always
hearing what we want. Love is not always doing what we
want. Love in its truest form is always centered on God and
comes from God. Because our God is Love (1 John 4:8).
"Oh, Daddy, not my pearls. But you can have Princess -- the white
horse from my collection. The one with the pink tail. Remember,
Daddy? The one you gave me. She’s my favorite."
"That’s okay, Honey. Daddy loves you. Good night." And he
brushed her cheek with a kiss. About a week later, after the story
time, Jenny’s daddy asked again, "Do you love me?"
"Daddy, you know I love you." "Then give me your pearls."
The cheerful girl with bouncy golden curls was almost five.
With her mother at the checkout stand, she saw them: a circle of glistening white pearls in a pink foil box. "Oh please,
Mommy. Can I have them? Please, Mommy, please!"
Quickly the mother checked the back of the little foil box and
then looked back into the pleading blue eyes of her little
girl’s upturned face. "A dollar ninety-five. That’s almost
$2.00 If you really want them, I’ll think of some extra chores
for you and in no time you can save enough money to buy
them for yourself. Your birthday’s only a week away and you
might get another crisp dollar bill from Grandma."
As soon as Jenny got home, she emptied her penny bank and
counted out 17 pennies. After dinner, she did more than her
share of chores and she went to the neighbor and asked Mrs.
McJames if she could pick dandelions for ten cents. On her
birthday, Grandma did give her another new dollar bill and
at last she had enough money to buy the necklace.
Jenny loved her pearls. They made her feel dressed up and
grown up. She wore them everywhere -- Sunday school, kindergarten, even to bed. The only time she took them off was
when she went swimming or had a bubble bath. Mother said
if they got wet, they might turn her neck green.
"Oh Daddy, not my pearls. But you can have my baby doll. The
brand new one I got for my birthday. She is so beautiful and you
can have the yellow blanket that matches her sleeper."
"That’s okay. Sleep well. God bless you, little one. Daddy loves
you." And as always, he brushed her cheek with a gentle kiss. A
few nights later when her daddy came in, Jenny was sitting on her
bed with her legs crossed Indian-style. As he came close, he noticed her chin was trembling and one silent tear rolled down her
cheek. "What is it, Jenny? What’s the matter?" Jenny didn’t say
anything but lifted her little hand up to her daddy. And when she
opened it, there was her little pearl necklace. With a little quiver,
she finally said, "Here, Daddy. It’s for you."
With tears gathering in his own eyes, Jenny’s kind daddy reached
out with one hand to take the dime-store necklace, and with the
other hand he reached into his pocket and pulled out a blue velvet
case with a strand of genuine pearls and gave them to Jenny. He
had had them all the time. He was just waiting for her to give up
the dime-store stuff so he could give her genuine treasure.
This is so like our Heavenly Father. What are you hanging on to?
Love,
Jenny had a very loving daddy and every night when she was
ready for bed, he would stop whatever he was doing and
come upstairs to read her a story. One night when he finished the story, he asked Jenny, "Do you love me?"
"Oh yes, Daddy. You know that I love you." "Then give me
your pearls."
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[email protected]. Items not received
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Peanut Butter Egg Making Begins
The peanut butter egg making factory is now in full
swing! Dedicated volunteers began making eggs on
January 26. This is one of the largest and most successful fundraisers at Cross Point. Our goal is to make
20,000 eggs again this year. In order to accomplish
this, it will take many hens and a few roosters. Egg
Central will operate on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
each week until our goal has been reached. If you can
help from 9 AM to 2 PM, YOU are needed. What
you gain from this event is great fellowship, a lot of
fun, fantastic lunches, and $10,000 from the proceeds
goes directly to Generations Building Fund. Hope to
see YOU at Egg Central.
Women’s Ministry
Gee, we cancelled our January meeting because of the
‘flu bug’---sad face! So many ladies of Cross Point
were sick and we decided it would be best to wait until
February to continue. So, Lord willing, continue we
shall!
Our February meeting is scheduled for Sunday, the 8th
at 5:00 pm in the lobby at Cross Point. Excitement is
in the air as we look forward to a new year and new
beginnings. Our prayer is that our attendance will increase as we learn and share God’s Word with each
other. So, make Cross Point’s Women’s Ministry
meeting a priority…put the date on your calendar now
and you won’t forget.
Since February is the month of ‘love’ let’s be reminded
how important it is to share God’s Love in whatever
way we can to those who are in need. After all, God
shares His love in the form of His Son, Jesus, with all
who will receive Him. So, let’s be loving and be lovable following our example, Jesus Christ.
SEE YOU ON THE 8TH !
Generations Capital Campaign 2015
The Generations Capital Campaign 2015 kicked off in January. You were
challenged to help make a difference for all of the generations that are represented at Cross Point and those yet to come by joining your church family in supporting the building fund.
Supporting the building fund allows us to pay the mortgage on the church
facility and grounds. Our facility is an amazing tool God has given us to
use to reach out to our community, reach the lost, and train and disciple
believers. We must work together as a church family to take care of this
valuable resource God has given us.
Monthly needed to pay
mortgage: $8,000.00
Received in January:
$4,130
Below the need:
-$3,870.00
January
Numbers
(January 1-25)
If you returned a commitment card during the campaign, now is the time
to submit your support toward the building fund. When writing a check to
Cross Point simply put “Building Fund” in the memo line or mark it on a
tithing envelope. This helps ensure funds are deposited into the correct
account.
If you did not return a commitment card you can still help make a difference for Generations! Stop by the Information Center in the Lobby and
pick up a commitment card, complete it, and return it to the Information
Center.
Thank you for joining your church family to make a difference for Generations!
Average AM Attendance: 281
Tithes:
$ 26,710.13
Building Fund:
$ 4,130.00
Children:
$
118.87
Youth:
$
128.00
Faith Promise:
$
185.00
Total Giving:
$ 31,272.00
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Cross Point Baptizes Five in January
Cross Point experienced its third baptism service in just seven weeks in January. Upon accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of their
life, five individuals followed in the Lord’s
footsteps in baptism on January 25, 2015. Baptism is an outward symbol of an inward change.
It is a public profession where a person says to
the world they are now a follower of Jesus
Christ and their old, former self is no more because of the change that has occurred in their
life.
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If you have accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and
Savior of your life and have not been baptized, we would encourage you to consider
participating in our next baptism service. If
you would like more information or would
like to sign up for our next baptism service,
contact Justin Davis, Administrative Pastor, at
(304) 252-6684.
Cross Point Prayer Force
Prayer Force will meet Sunday evening February 15 at
6:30 PM in the Lobby. Please come and pray for those
who need to know the Lord and for other needs within
the body of Christ. See you at Prayer Force.
Missions Dinner
Cross Point Youth will be hosting a Peru mission’s dinner on Sunday, February 22 following the 10:45 A.M.
worship service. The dinner will be catered by Pasquale
Mira restaurant. Those going to Peru this summer will
be sharing testimonies from past experiences, future
projects, and what the Lord is doing. Entertainment
will be provided, including an opportunity to purchase
a pie to throw in the face of those going to Peru. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Youth Ministry Parents Gathering
Attention parents of teenagers! There will be a parent gathering on February 15 following the 10:45 a.m. worship
service. This is a special opportunity for parents to get more information about upcoming youth ministry events.
This will also be a great time for parents to get to know each other and the youth team. Lunch is provided.
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Men’s Ministry
tion to help feed us spiritually. This month’s men’s
gathering will be held on February 1 where we will
have a Super Bowl party at Ryan & Tavie Haga’s
home. Watch your worship folder for directions to
their home. We hope to see you there!
Hey Guys! Ever wish you could connect with other
guys? If so, here is your chance! Each month the Men’s
Ministry has a Men’s Gathering. This is a time when we
gather together to enjoy some good food and get to
know each other better. We also have a biblical devo-
Cross Point Leadership Saturday
On Saturday March 28, Dr. Stan Toler will be sharing
at Cross Point. The theme this year is “The Power of
One.” As Christ followers, we have a great work to do
in what may be a very limited time frame. Jesus not
only gave his followers a job to do, he gave them a divine resource with which to do it – the power of his Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8).
This one day seminar will inspire and EQUIP you to
use a proven method for expanding God’s kingdom.
We want as many people as possible to take advantage
of this event. If you are in a leadership capacity
(ministry leader, Elder, Sunday School teacher, etc.)
you are asked to be in attendance and to bring your
team that assists you in ministry to this amazing day.
One thing is for certain, YOU will NOT be disappointed.
The day will begin with registration at 8 AM and
Stan will start teaching at 9. A light continental
breakfast will be available during the registration
time. In addition, lunch will be provided. All of this
is free to Cross Point staff, leaders, and ministry volunteers. For others, we are asking them to pay a
modest $25/person. If you know of other congregations in our area that could benefit from a day like
this, please contact Justin Davis, who has all the information you can pass along, at (304) 252-6684
or email at [email protected].
Touch LIFE Sunday
One of our prayer ministries at Cross Point is Touch
Life. Touch Life meets on the first Sunday of each
month for a concerted time of prayer for those whose
names have been shared that need to know Christ as
their savior.
love to be prayed for, as far as their salvation is concerned. 2015 is no exception. On Sunday, March 1
we will be hearing from Touch Life and seeing all that
God has done this past year.
You won’t want to miss this amazing day!
Each year, we take a day to highlight this ministry and
give you an opportunity to share names of those you
Inclement Weather Policy
As we enter the winter months, it is important to remind everyone of the inclement weather policy. Below are the particulars of the policy. We hope this will
help you to know what to do when the weather is bad.
Wednesday Evening :
If there is no school in Raleigh County or if school is dismissed early on a
Wednesday due to bad weather, we will not have church service that evening.
Sunday Services:
The Elder Board will make the decision whether or not to have church when the
weather is bad.
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The church will utilize the church notification system, web
site, and media outlets to inform members if church is cancelled on Sunday. Be sure to visit the church web site to find
out if church has been cancelled: www.beckleycrosspoint.org.
We hope this will help you know about our church services in
the event of bad weather. We understand that church attendance is important, but we also do not want to risk the lives of
our brothers and sisters when the weather is threatening.
Adventure Alley Kids Service Project
Adventure Alley Kids will be preparing and
sending care packages to our college students to
remind them that their church family loves
them, is thinking of them, and is praying for
their success! We would like to send a variety
of gift cards and are asking for your help with
this. Would you be willing to donate a small
value gift card to help us with this project? Below are some suggestions but feel free to include other cards you think might be useful.
Please bring your donation to the church by
Feb. 22. You may turn them in at the Welcome
Center. Thanks so much for your help!!
$5.00 McDonalds gift cards, $10.00 Subway
gifts cards, $10.00 Kroger gifts cards, gift
cards for gasoline, Amazon gift cards, WalMart gift cards, etc.
Please read the “Sticky Faith” article on page
8 to see a list of the college students you can
be praying for and can help through this service project.
Bleachers Receive Makeover
Thanks to the hard work of some of the guys at
Cross Point the bleachers in the gym have a new
look. All of the boards were disassembled from
the bleachers, sanded down, refinished, painted,
and reassembled. Damaged boards were also replaced. The guys also completed a number of
other projects in the gym, including installing
trim boards around the base of the walls. Cross
Point Church would like to thank Vondie Cook,
Sr., U.J. Toler, Jim Kirk, Jason Bess, Max
Cochran, and Larry Cook for all of their hard
work.
If you haven’t seen the new look of the bleachers, be sure you check them out!
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Sticky Faith
In their book Sticky Faith, Dr Kara Powell & Dr
Chap Clark share their findings and discoveries
from several research projects to help determine
what helps students have sticky faith-faith that
sticks through college into adulthood!
Contact from Adults in the Church Makes a difference to College Freshmen!
Contrary to popular opinion, it’s not “out of
sight, out of mind” for high school graduates.
Contact from at least one adult from the congregation outside of the youth ministry during the
first semester of college is linked with Sticky
Faith. Hearing from an adult from their home
church—whether via text, email, phone, or
something you’ve perhaps heard of called the US
postal service—seems to help students take their
faith to college with them. In fact, that ongoing
contact still makes a difference three years later.
Our current college students:
Nick Farley
West Liberty
Michelle Snodgrass WVU
David Pierce
WVU
Chris Vaughn
Marshall
Jasmine Wood
Marshall
Brad Cox
Fairmont State
Jessica Murray
Bluefield State
Taylor Ray
Concord
Marlee Keenan
WVU
Elizabeth Gramling Concord
Chance Cook
Warner University
Justin Harper
Anderson University
Cody Richmond
Liberty University
Lindsay Adams
Concord
Haley Lewis
Concord
Cross Point will you take the challenge and give
our college students sticky faith?
Please help make a difference by contacting our
college kids. Contact Pastor Rob for mailing addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, etc.
(304) 252-6684 or [email protected]
Breakthrough—Gathering for Students in Grades 4 through 8
On January 4th, the first Sunday of 2015 there were 33
students in attendance for Breakthrough with several
new faces. Breakthrough is a time for 4th – 8th graders
to gather for fellowship, bible lessons, competitions,
games and snacks. There are four teams competing for a
trip to a waterpark this summer.
One of the verses we discussed came from Proverbs
3:5… Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not
on your own understanding.
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My heart is blessed to be in God’s presence as His
children open their hearts to His word and share personal moments of how they lean on God.
Breakthrough gatherings are held the first Sunday of
every month from 5:30pm-8:30pm. Our next meeting
will be February 1st.
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Youth Creation Museum Trip
Our goal for the student ministry at Cross Point is to raise up a new genera on of Christcentered leaders. With that in mind, we are planning a trip to the Crea on Museum. This trip
can help bring awareness of how to defend one’s faith against the many theories and ideas
that are being pushed upon our students. The Crea on Museum is located just outside of
Cincinna , Ohio. The trip will be February 6-8. The cost
is $60 which covers food, travel, admission, and lodging
for the weekend. Money and sign up is due by January
25. For more informa on about this great place of training check out crea onmuseum.org.
Dare 2 Share Conference for Teens
Our goal for our students at Cross Point is to become a
Christ-centered leader. Being a follower and disciple of
Christ means sharing your faith with others. The Dare 2
Share Conference can help teach and give prac cal
steps on how to share one’s faith with family, friends,
and the community. Dare 2 Share ministries is designed to equip students to share their faith with those
around them. The youth ministry will be going to the
Dare 2 Share conference in Columbus, Ohio, March 67. The cost is $65, which covers food, travel, lodging,
and registra on. Money is due February 1.
Peru Mission Trip 2015
The Cross Point Youth Ministry is beginning to plan for
a mission trip back to Peru in June 2015! Please be in
prayer for those going, the fundraising, traveling protection, God’s favor on finalizing plans, and most importantly that the Holy Spirit would transform lives.
The youth ministry went to Peru in June of 2013, and
God did some amazing things in the lives of those who
went and we want to see God do more in the lives of
our church family. The students want to go back but
we also want to open it up to parents and other adults
to come and have God work in their lives as well. For
more information contact Pastor Rob at (304) 2526684.
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ADVENTURE ALLEY KIDS
KINDNESS
Showing others they
are valuable by how
you treat them.
WEEK 1:
Jesus and the Children
Mark 10:13-16
WEEK 3:
The Least of These
Matthew 25:35-40
BOTTOM LINE:
There’s always time to be kind.
BOTTOM LINE:
Be kind to people who are
overlooked.
WEEK 2:
Ruth and Boaz
Ruth 1 & 2
BOTTOM LINE:
Be kind to your family and friends.
WEEK 4:
Barnabas and Saul
Acts 9:26-30
BOTTOM LINE:
Be kind to people who aren’t kind
to you.
FEBRUARY MEMORY VERSE:
“Do to others as you want them to do to you.”
Luke 6:31 (NIrV)
MEAL TIME
WEEK 1:
WEEK 3:
Ask a kid: How is someone who Ask a kid: What random act of
shows kindness living out the kindness can you do this week?
Golden Rule?
Ask a parent: What do you think
Ask a parent: Why do you think sometimes holds us back from
negative people sometimes have a spreading acts of kindness?
change of heart and decide to be
kind?
WEEK 4:
Ask a kid: Why is it harder to be
WEEK 2:
kind to people who aren’t kind to
Ask a kid: What is something you you?
might have to sacrifice to show
kindness to someone else?
Ask a parent: Why do you think
people are sometimes unkind?
Ask a parent: What act of kindness by someone else inspired you
to be kind?
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PARENT
TIME
Check out the ParentCue.org website for prompts to help you make
the most of the time you have
with your kids, including a monthly
podcast featuring Reggie Joiner,
Kristen Ivy, and Jon Acuff.
For more about encouraging gratitude in our kids, visit:
connect with our kids whether at
home or on the go.
Studio252.tv: A family web site
that helps us make the most of
everyday moments at home to
build a spiritual legacy in our family.
Parent CUE App: Centered around
a monthly topic, this app sends
weekly CUEs that remind us to
Parents:
Check out Studio252.tv!!!! This is a family web site that will help you use
everyday moments at home to build a spiritual legacy in your family.
Simply go to this site, create a FREE account, and view a multitude of
podcasts, blogs, and videos. In addition, there are ideas for fun things for
your kids to make and do and a resource called “Last Sunday’s Broadcast
to watch in case your child missed a Sunday in Adventure Alley.
This is a great way to spend time and connect with your kids and also keep up
to date on what they are learning each month at Cross Point!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
James (J.J.) O'Hara.........Feb. 24
Don’t see your child’s birthday here? Be sure to complete a child
information sheet available at the Information Center
in the lobby or Adventure Alley.
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Two New Faces
Two new faces you may have
been noticing in Adventure Alley recently are Harry McClung
and Jason Bess. Harry has
been helping develop Bible
curriculum for Wednesday activities and has been teaching
many of the lessons. He also
has jumped in to play some of
the games with the kids in the
gym.
Jason has been helping out on
Wednesdays by leading kids in
games in the gym, but has recently been venturing in on
Sunday mornings, as well. Jason has been quick to participate in Bible lessons the kids
are learning, leads in prayer,
and has even been caught playing hopscotch in the hallway.
The children's ministry would
like to thank these men for
humbling themselves to serve
in a mostly female dominated
ministry.
Thank you for your prayers,
your participation, and for
modeling for our kids what a
Godly man looks like.
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Scenes from Adventure Alley
Photo at leŌ: Maggie Ringwald leading Adventure Alley
kids in prayer.
Photo below: Taylor Ray interviews Simon the Zealot (Zach
Irvin) as Simon tells about the moment Peter declared what
he believed about Jesus in front of all the disciples.
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Share your praises and stories of faith!
Has God answered prayer? Share your story with others.
Email JusƟn at jusƟ[email protected].
Rent A Youth
Is there a job on your to do list that
you just don’t have time or you
don’t want to do? Why not rent one
of our youth to help with your
chores? Money raised from Rent A
Youth helps our
youth attend various youth activities. If you are interested in renting
one or more of
our youth, see
Pastor Rob.
Prayer Chain
Prayer is a powerful tool we have as Christians.
As a church family we can help lift each other up
in prayer. One way we do this at Cross Point is
through our Prayer Chain. The prayer chain is a
group of people who have opted in to receive
prayer requests. When a prayer request is received, it is sent to this group using our church
notification system. Each member then receives
the request so they can begin praying for the
need. Individuals who would like to be added to
the prayer chain should contact Justin Davis in
the church office at (304) 252-6684.
To submit a prayer request, follow this procedure:
Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.—Call
the church office at: (304) 252-6684.
All other times, call Justin Davis at (304) 5752363. If no answer, leave a message and Justin
will put it on the prayer chain as soon as possible.
Don’t Throw Away Those Cans!
The youth ministry has been collecting aluminum
cans to be recycled to raise money to support youth
activities. You can drop off your aluminum cans at the
church during office hours (Monday—Thursday 8AM4PM). There is a collection can near the gym. Help
support our youth and
save
our
environment!
Thank you for your support!
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