The Pointe - Summer Issue 2009

Dear Church Family,

It is a blessing to see how God is moving and working at Crosspointe. I count it an honor and privilege to serve as the pastor of such a Spirit-anointed church. Each week I am amazed at the wonderful things God continues to do. He has been moving in our church in incredible ways and it is certainly remarkable to experience.

We publish this magazine several times a year to keep you informed about what’s going on at Crosspointe and to encourage you to get involved and to be a part of what God is doing. Through these pages you will find important information about upcoming events in the life and ministry of Crosspointe. Don’t miss out on what God is doing. Make it a priority to get involved and experience the blessing of God.

On Sunday, June 28th, we began a new series entitled “Unstoppable: 40 Days of Breakthrough Faith.” More than a sermon series, this is a spiritual journey of prayer that Crosspointe will embark upon collectively. Everyone who can read will receive an Unstoppable devotion book that has been created and designed by our staff specifically for this season of prayer. For forty days we will come together as a church to ask God to give us an unstoppable faith; the faith that will take our lives, our marriages, our families and our church to the next level of spiritual experience. Imagine what God could do in our church if we came together in unity for forty days and begged God to have His way in our lives and in our church. Eternity will only tell the impact that this forty day journey will have in the families of Crosspointe.

There is not another church in the world like Crosspointe. You are indeed a special people and we serve an amazing God. This August marks the second year that I have had the honor of serving as your pastor and I can honestly say that I am more excited about our church than I have ever been. I believe that some of the greatest days in the history of our church will soon take place. I look forward to experiencing those days with all of you as we walk together towards the future God has planned for Crosspointe.

We serve an amazing God!

Jim Perdue, Pastor

What is God’s plan to grow you as a person and a Christ follower? That is a BIG question and beginning this August, we’re going to take a look at three specific areas in your life where God can grow you in ways you could never have imagined.

This three week Blueprint series begins on Sunday, August 16th, and will launch us as a church into a new way of thinking about how we can Connect, Grow, and Serve in His church through our daily lives.

Co-Ed Golf Scramble Thanks to all of you who participated in our Co-ed Golf Scramble on June 13th. The fellowship was great, the lunch was wonderful and the golf was good for most of us. Start planning now for our next scheduled tournament in October. Details and sign-ups will be available in September. Start inviting your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers and encourage them to join in on the fun.

“Equipping U” Sunday School TrainingOn Monday, August 24th, Crosspointe will be hosting a Sunday School training conference for all ages. If you are a teacher, a ministry leader, class officer, or you simply want to learn more on how to do Sunday School with excellence, then we encourage you to join us for this exciting event. Registration will begin at 6:00 PM and classes will start after the main assembly at 7:00 PM. Regardless of what ministry you serve in, you will benefit greatly by this training.

Crosspointe UniversityOur third quarter of Crosspointe University will begin on August 9th and run through November 22nd. We will be introducing some new Bible studies on marriage, finances, spiritual growth, etc. There will also be specific classes for men and women, as well as the opportunity to be involved in our Sunday night Church-wide Visitation ministry. These are all avenues that are designed to help believers grow closer to God and discover how to be a mature follower of Christ. Make plans to be a part of Sunday nights in Crosspointe University.

Hosted by CrosspointeBaptist Church. Thecost is $25 per ticket.You can reserve yourspot by calling ourchurch office at (901) 872-4413.

On August 28th - 29th, 2009, Beth Moore is bringing Living Proof Live to her hometown ofGreen Bay, Wisconsin. Thanks to simulcast satellite technology, she’ll spend that weekend here in our hometown too. The same soul-stirring worship, the same life-changing teaching - right here, in real time.

Friday, August 28thDoors Open 6:00 PMEvent Begins 7:00 PM

Saturday, August 29thBreakfast 7:30 AMEvent Begins 8:30 AM

Series concludes August 12th You Don’t Have What It Takes August 19th - September 9th

SupernaturalSeptember 23rd - October 7th

HouseOctober 21st - November 11th

One of the most moving times we experienced as a church last year occurred during the summer; our church-wide movement of prayer entitled, UNITE: 40 Days of Life-Changing Prayer. We saw more decisions, more salvations, and more people join our church during that time than at any other time during 2008. We believe that God chose to blessus during those summer months because as achurch we were unified in prayer and purposefor 40 days.

Once again, this summer we are launching a 40 day movement of prayer entitled, UNSTOPPABLE: 40 Days of Breakthrough Faith. The Bible tells us in Hebrews 11:6, “And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who seek Him.”

What would happen in this amazing body if for 40 days we joined our hearts and prayers and believed God for something big! Not just the normal come-to-church and go home attitude, but believingGod to send an awakening to our church, our families, our community and even our world. Our heartbeat here at Crosspointe is to see the message of Jesus Christ radically change everyone in our sphere of influence. We want God to give us an unstoppable faith.

This summer, we will spend six weeks examining how our faith changes every aspect of our lives. What does God expect of us during these financially difficult times? How can we give in faith knowing that we are commanded to “seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness?” As followers of Christ, how do we handle it when death suddenly strikes closely to our family and friends? How do we continue to walk by faith when we’ve lost our job and there doesn’t seem to be anything on the horizon? These are just a few of many subjects that we desire to examine during our summer study.

During these 40 days, we will provide you and your family with a book specifically designed by our staff for this series. It will follow along with the sermons and Sunday School lessons from each Sunday.These books are designed for everyone who canread to take and use in your personal time withthe Lord. Use them each day personally and eachweek with your family. It doesn’t matter where the summer takes you, make sure that you have your book with you so you can continue to joinwith the entire church body as we pray for very specific things each day. UNSTOPPABLE: 40 Days ofBreakthrough Faith will conclude with a special Celebration Sunday on August 9th. This is one series that you will not want to miss! God is going to do some amazing things at Crosspointe through collective, consistent and unified prayer.

“Breakthrough faith is not belief without

proof, but trust without reservation.”

It doesn’t get much better than enjoying Six Flags, lunch and unlimited fun in one amazing day for only $40! The

trip is July 27th and the cost includes your lunch. Sign-ups are under way but spots are limited. Make sure to mark

your calendar and get registered before it’s too late!

The high school students have been having a blast at our summer high school fellowships after our Sunday night worship service. We’re going to continue with these fellowships throughSeptember. Check out the dates below!

July 19th - Following our Sunday night worship service until 8:30 PM

August 2nd - Following our Sunday night worship service until 8:30 PM

September 13th - Following our Sunday night worship service until 8:30 PM

There will be a High School guys lock-in on Friday, September 4th at 7:00 PM.

9th &10th Grade 11th &12th GradeBack-to-School Pool Party Back-to-School Pool PartyAugust 8th from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM August 8th from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

See You at the Pole Youth Outreach Night Wednesday, September 23rd August 23rd @ 6:00 PMCheck your school for meeting time. This is going to be a great time of food, games and time to hang out with your friends!

Our Children’s Choir begins on Wednesday,

August 5th. Ms. Pauline has a great year planned so your child will not

want to miss out on our Wednesday nights at

6:30 PM in the Choir Atrium.

Our next Hang Time with Mrs. Connie will be onThursday, July 16th. Wewill be touring theChucalissa Indian Museum! Go ahead and mark your calendars nowfor this event!

If you are involved as a leader in our Awana program, we will have a training session on Saturday, July 11th, from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. This is for ALL Awana workers and leaders. Our Awana year begins Sunday, August 9th. If you are interested in being a leader or helper for the upcoming Awana year, please contact Greg Harris.

Calling all Kindergarten through 5th graders to come join in the fun at church from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM on Saturday, August 8th.

Jr. Kidz Camp is for our kidz going into Kindergarten through 2nd grade. Jr. Kidz Camp will be Tuesday, July 21st, 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM. The cost is$20, with a non-refundable deposit of $5 required at the time of registration.

Our Kidz Camp 2009 is for our kidz going into 3rd-5th grade. It will begin on Friday, July 24th, and go through Sunday, July 26th, at Camp Linden in Linden, TN. The cost is $100 with a non-refundable deposit of $25 due attime of registration.

For more information about this camp, you can pick up a brochure at the Information Center or in Kid City. Also, if you would like to sponsor a child to go to camp, please contact our Children’s Director, Connie Lawyer, or call Karen Curry at the church office.

We’re looking forward to seeing what God is going to do through these incredible kidz!

How did you become involved in ministry here?

I’m the new guy at Crosspointe having been here less than two weeks as of June 10th; however, I previously served as Worship Pastor at Crosspointe for over 13 years from 1990-2003.

As the Worship Pastor what do you want to accomplish in your ministry?

I want to passionately teach the true, biblical picture of what worship is to our congregation. To see the manifest presence of God welcomed into our presence each week. I desire our worship teams to practice the presence of God in their personal lives in preparation to lead corporate worship on Sunday and to pray for a fresh encounter with God each week that will produce transformed lives. That will create a renewed sense of the awesome holiness of God.

What do you enjoy most about serving here at Crosspointe?

People. Ministry is all about people and building God-centered relationships. The people at Crosspointe are the most genuine, caring, friendly, and passionate people for God I’ve ever known. I love their enthusiasm for the things of God and their spirit of expectation to see God move in the hearts and lives of others each week. When you’re able to have some free time, what do you enjoy doing?

I enjoy spending time with my family whether it be a simple night out to dinner, a movie, or a nice vacation away. We also enjoy watching each and every episode of American Idol together with as many friends as possible.

If you could have any other job besides a Worship Pastor what would it be and why?

Cruise ship host. Just think, free food 24 hours a day while helping people do nothing more than have fun every waking moment of the day. Of course, if you come across someone you don’t like, don’t worry because they’re leaving in a week. I love people, so having the opportunity to serve and connect with new individuals on a consistent basis would be awesome. Come to think of it, being the guy that throws rolls at Lambert’s Cafe wouldn’t be a bad gig either!

How can our worship at Crosspointe affect our community? Worship is both inspiring and evangelistic. As our people enter into God’s presence in worship each Sunday, hopefully they will experience an encounter with God that will change their life and inspire them to enter their community sharing God’s love, hope and salvation. Also, as we worship, God reveals Himself to those attending who do not know Him so they might be saved. When Paul and Silas sang in jail, not only did the prison doors swing open but the jailer was saved along with his entire household.

Is there a little known fact about you that most likely nobody knows? I won the Karoake duet singing championship with Jerry McLemore aboard a Royal Carribean cruise ship! What’s your favorite Bible verse? Galations 2:20, it’s all about dying to ourselves so that Hecan live through us daily.

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It’s that time again to ramp up for our church soccer league 2009. If you have not participated in this league before, you are missing out!

Our soccer leagues are for children and students ages 4 years old up to 18 years old. All age divisions are co-ed. The cost to play is $50 per child, due at registration. Sign ups will end July 31st, so make sure to register at the Recreation Desk followingSunday Worship service.

Crosspointe is in the process of revamping our recreation ministry. If you would like to volunteer or help in any capacity please contact Daniel Haire at 872-4413 or by email at: [email protected]

Thank you to all who went on the Oklahoma

trip with the M&M’s! We had so much fun during our times

of fellowship and traveling.

Don’t forget as M&M’s we are leading the way and leaving a

legacy!

Look for our upcoming M&M luncheons and mark your calendars to attend. All luncheons are held

in the Fellowship Hall. There is no cost, just bring your favorite covered dish to share and join us for a

time of food, fun and fellowship.

July 14th @ 11:00 AM August 11th @ 11:00 AM

Our special guest, Andy Dupree Our special guest, Greg Childress

September 8th @ 11:00 AM

Our special guest, Dr. Danny Sinquefield

Church Wide Information:

July 5th7:00 PM Celebration by the Lake

July 18th9:30 AM Angel Food Pick Up

July 18th – 22ndOhio Mission Trip

August 9th9:30 AM Unstoppable: 40 Days of Breakthrough Faith Concludes

August 22nd9:30 AM Angel Food Pick Up

August 26th“Feed the Boys” Church Wide Food Shower for Boys Ranch September 6thNo PM Activities

September 7thLabor Day – Church Office Closed

September 19th9:30 AM Angel Food Pick Up

September 20th9:30 AM Guest Speaker: Governor Sonny Perdue

September 27th9:30 AM Friend Day

Children’s Ministry Events:

July 11th9:00 AM AWANA Training

July 19th5:00 PM Children’s MinistryLeadership Meeting

July 16th9:00 AM Hang Time with Ms. Connie at Chucalissa Village

July 21st9:00 AM Jr. Kidz Camp (K-2)

July 24th – 26thKidz Camp (3rd – 5th grade)at Camp Linden

August 2nd6:00 PM Last J.I.F.

August 5th6:30 PM Children’s Choir Begins

August 8th10:00 AM Kidz Back to School Event

August 9th6:00 PM AWANA Begins September 18th7:00 PM Father/Daughter Banquet September 20th5:00 PM Children’s MinistryLeadership Meeting

Student Ministry Events:

July 12thJr. High “Grill & Chill” after AM Service

July 19thHigh School Fellowship after PM Service

July 26th Jr. High Lunch at Taco Bell

July 27th6:00 PM Sr. High Six Flags Trip

August 2ndHigh School Fellowship after PM Service

August 8th11:00 AM 9 -10th grade Back to School Swim Party

4:00 PM 11-12th grade Back to School Swim Party

August 23rd 6:00 PM Back to School Bash All students

September 4th and 5thHigh School Guys Lock-in

September 13thJr. High Lunch at Sonic

September 13thHigh School Fellowship after PM Service

September 23rd6:45 AM S.Y.A.T.P. (See You At the Pole)

September 26th4:00 PM High School Scavenger Hunt

Senior Adult Ministry:

July 11th and 12thM&M Train Trip/Nashville

July 14th11:00 AM M&M Luncheon Special Guest Andy Dupree

August 11th11:00 AM M&M Luncheon Special Guest Greg Childress

September 8th11:00 AM M&M LuncheonSpecial Guest Dr. Danny Sinquefield

Adult Ministry:

July 6th – 10thCollege/Career (Current) Florida Trip

July 12th4:30 PM Adult Teachers Meeting

July 17thWomen’s Ministry Flip Flop Fellowship

August 9th6:00 PM Fall Session of Crosspointe University Begins

August 24th6:00 PM TBC Sunday SchoolTraining Conference

August 28th and 29th7:00 PM Beth Moore Simulcast

September 11th6:00 PM Ladie’s Night Out