The following classes are in session
Sunday Mornings
at 9:00am
"Life of Christ: Harmony of the Gospels" - Part
2 - Ron Edson - Room 205 CERTIFICATE: New
Testament The four Gospels will be studied together as one document in
a study of the life of Christ. The book, A Harmony of the Four
Gospels: The New International Version, compiled by Orville E.
Daniel, will be the text. A discussion format will be followed
with very little lecture. This will be a great opportunity
to not only compare the different accounts of the life of Christ
as found in the gospels, but also to make weekly practical
applications of Jesus' teachings.
Parenting Teens - Greg Litsey, Jon
Hunnell - Room 201 CERTIFICATE:
Family Life Raising children these days can be scary. Kids are held
hostage by coarse TV shows, violent video games, and internet
world full of constant temptation, and a valueless society.
Parents are left wondering if it is possible to raise
spiritually minded children in such a crazy society. The hard
truth is that it is incredibly difficult to raise children in
this or any other generation. They didn't come with a users
manual and every model seems to be made with a different set of
blueprints. Join Greg Litsey and Jon Hunnell as they discuss
many of the difficult issues parents face raising teens in the
21st century. They will explore a variety of topics which will
include: discipline, developing spiritual maturity, dealing with
media and communicating with your teen.
The following classes are in session
Sunday Mornings
at 10:30am
Elijah & Elisha (Passing The Mantel) - Ron Edson - Senior/Conference Center CERTIFICATE:
Old Testament Study He has been called "the man of fire," "God's man in Israel"
- Elijah. Only a few chapters in the Bible tell us all we know
about Elijah, but something about the man captures the
imagination. He felt as we feel. He struggled as we struggle. He
got discouraged as we get discouraged. The fact remains,
however, that Elijah was God's special man for a special time
and place. As we go through his life, we will see why.
MEN'S
SEMINAR
"The
Obstacles - The Need - The Opportunity" Ministry To Men In
Today's World - Larry Whittlesey - Room 201 CERTIFICATE:
Men's Featuring the resources of three of the leading authorities
in ministry to men today, this 13 week study will explore the
key issues that impact a church's outreach to men. We'll look at
the obstacles that make men "hate going to church," the personal
life issues that every man deals with almost everyday, and un
architecture for organizing a dynamic and relevant ministry to
men at Crossroads. The goal of this class is to enlighten,
encourage and inspire men to get involved in their own spiritual
lives and the life of our church!
Featured Resources:
First 4 weeks: The
Obstacles - "Why Men Hate Going To Church" by David Murrow
Second 4 weeks: The
Need - "The Man In The Mirror" by Patrick Morley
Last 5 weeks: The
Opportunity - "Building a Life-Changing Men's Ministry in the
Local Church" by Steve Sonderman
WOMEN'S
SEMINAR
"Having a
Mary Heart in a Martha World - Carol Whittington - Room 205
CERTIFICATE: Women's The life of a woman today isn't really all that different
from that of Mary and Martha in the New Testament. Like Mary,
you long to sit at the Lord's feet...but the daily demands of a
busy world just won't leave you alone. Like Martha, you love
Jesus and really want to serve Him...Yet you struggle with
weariness, resentment and feelings of inadequacy. Then comes
Jesus, into the midst of your busy life, to extend the same
invitation He issued long ago to the two sisters from Bethany.
Tenderly, He invites you to choose "the better part" - a joyful
life of intimacy with Him that flows naturally into loving
service. Join in this book-based class as we learn how to grow
in intimacy with our Lord, in spite of the busyness.
Wednesday Evening
Wednesday Evening Activities for Birth through Adults
5:00-6:15pm - Joyful Noise Kids Choir (1st grade & up)
by audition. Contact Miss Dana. 503-257-9193 or 503-517-8624.
5:30-6:45pm - The Mid-Week Meal.
Join us in the Crossroads Gymnasium for great meal and
fellowship for the whole
family. $3/person
$10 Family Max.
Classes for Birth
through 6th Grade: Drop off time is 6:45pm
Infants through 3 years meet in Rooms 209 & 210 (Nursery and
Waddler Room). "Growing Up To Be Like Jesus"
KIDS CLUB! Kids age 4 through 6th grade - Come and put on "The Full Armor of
God" complete with games, crafts and missions.
Kids meet in the downstairs school wing.
Classes for Jr. High and
High School: Drop off time is 6:45pm
If you are in 7th grade through 12th grade, we would love to
have you join us as we explore "The Core" - Interactive
lessons focused on learning about the core of the Christian
faith. Please join us in the Conference Center for worship
and games, then we break off into Jr. High and High School
interactive classes. April 2008 Topic: 301/Serve - Connecting to Culture May 2008 Topic: 401/Share - Sharing God's
Love with a Hurting
World. Please call or E-Mail Jon Hunnell with
any questions or for more info. 503-445-9975 or jonh@crossroadsportland.com.
Wednesday Evening Activities for Adults from
7:00pm - 8:15pm
Celebrate Recovery: Overcoming Hurts, Hang Ups and Habits - Jerry Vawter -
Room 204
*Are you looking for ways to improve your walk with the Lord?
*Do you long for improvement in your relationships with others?
*Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by your responsibilities?
Celebrate Recovery is a program based upon the Beatitudes
and other Scriptural references that show us how we can make
changes in our lives that bring us into a closer relationship
with God.
There are four personal workbooks
that cost $5.00 each.
For more information on Celebrate Recovery, contact: Jerry
Vawter 503-517-9254.
Understanding Your Spiritual Gifts - Tom Burgess - Room 206 CERTIFICATE:
300 Develop
In Romans 12 seven gifts are listed. Each Christian has been
given one. Do you know which one God has given you? Do you know
how to identify it? What are its characteristics? Its abuses?
Did you realize you could understand your wife/husband better if
you knew their gift and they knew yours? Do you know why some
people irritate you more than others? There has been no study
that we have done in the 35 years I have been at Crossroads
which has contributed more to helping people understand one
another than "Understanding Your Spiritual Gift." This is a must
for every member. You will be amazed at what you discover about
yourself and those in your life.
Search for
Significance - Kurt Risley -
Room 201 CERTIFICATE: 300 Develop
We are all on a search for meaning and significance in life.
We want to believe we exist for a special reason and meaning.
This journey begins in a very private place: your thoughts. When
I fail at something, I feel lousy about myself... When others
don't approve of me, I can't seem to get over it... Sometimes it
feels like I'll never measure up... These are the universal lies
that trigger the cycle of self-doubt, robbing you of joyful
living. Using Robert McGee's book as a guide, we will confront
these lies one by one, dismantle them and point you to a higher
truth that is the source of meaning and the source of life
itself.
Adult Life
Groups (Meeting Wednesday Evenings at Crossroads)
This is a great opportunity to get connected with a LIFE
Group. A LIFE Group is a small group of people who meet
regularly to study God's word and form friendships. We
share "Life" together! (Note: there are other life groups
that meet at different days and times, see full listing under
"small groups")
Adult Life Group, led by Ryan & Jeni Haggerty,
meets in room #207.
Adult Life Group, led by Rendell Frunk,
meets in room #205.
Women's Life Group, led by Jan Aho, meets in the Conference
Room.
C.L.A.S.S.
Sunday Evenings
Christian Life And
Service Seminars
CLASS 101 - Next Class Sunday, April 20, 2008 4pm-8pm
Discovering Crossroads Membership is the first step in
the
Purpose Driven model. This
class is the basic introduction to our church family and is
designed to clearly explain who and what our church is.
CLASS 201 - Next Class Sunday, April 20, 2008 4pm-8pm
Discovering Spiritual Maturity is the second step in the Purpose
Driven Church model. This class focuses on four basic habits
every Christian needs to develop in order to grow to spiritual
maturity.
A daily time with God
Prayer: talking with God
Tithing: giving back to God
Fellowship: enjoying God's family
CLASS 301 - Next Class Sunday, April 20, 2008 4pm-8pm
Discovering Your Ministry is the third step in the Purpose
Driven Church model. This class focuses on finding out what
ministry is all about and how you have been uniquely shaped to
serve..
Child care and a meal are provided. Please call
the church office at 503.257.9193 for more information,
and to RSVP for childcare and the meal.
