June 25, 2017 Weekend Announcements

June 25, 2017

CROSSROADS BULLETIN

SPOTLIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT

Don’t forget - next week we start our Wilderness Journey. We will be at SaviaCommunity Center 23780 Newhall Ave 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. until we move into our new building. See you there! For any volunteers that work in NexGen, Connections, Media, or Worship Teams, there will be have a service walk-through and team meeting at Savia on Saturday, July 1 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Please come, be informed, understand the Savia layout and celebrate what God is doing at Crossroads! 

ALL CHURCH

This Sunday, Pastor Todd will conclude his Exiles series and teach on 1 Peter 5:6-14. Next Sunday, Pastor Todd will starthis series on The Exodus, Exodus 1-2. 

WILDERNESS JOURNEY

As we prepare to enter our new home, we are leaving our main campus at the end of June and enter a short period that we are calling our “Wilderness Journey.” Here are important dates to remember:

→ June 25: Today - Last Sunday for Worship Services @ Main & West Campus

→ July 1: Volunteer Service Run-Through at Savia 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

→ July 2: Worship Services @ Savia Community Center 23780 Newhall Avenue, 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.     

→ October 8: Grand Opening at 25300 Rye Canyon

Sacrifice: We are asking each person who attends Crossroads to prayerfully consider giving over and beyond your regular offering to the building fund. We are estimating that we will need an additional $150,000 over and above our normal giving to the building fund by August 31.

Small Groups: Get into a small group today! Visit the Wilderness Tent after service or go to lifeatcrossroads.org/signup to join a group. Our Small Groups kick off the week of August 27.

Serve: We need a total of 411 people to join our ministry teams by July 31. We would love you to join us and serve in Connections, ReEngage, 

Elevate, Small Groups or NexGen Ministries. To sign up or get more information go to lifeatcrossroads.org/serve.

For any volunteers that work in NexGen, Connections, Media, or Worship Teams, there will be have a service walk-through and team meeting at Savia on Saturday, July 1 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Please come, be informed, understand the Savia layout and celebrate what God is doing at Crossroads! 

Our Wilderness Journals are available for sale; $5 each, under the Orange Wilderness Tent.

NexGen, Elevate Student Ministries, College Ministry, and Young Adult Ministry will continue as normal during the Wilderness. Please see "Weekdays at Crossroads" for specific locations. College Ministry will take a Summer Break for the month of July. 

Upcoming in Grow Ministry: 

ReEngage Marriage Ministry- launching October 19

Men's Dinner with Harry Walls- November 18

Coming in January: 

Men’s Studies (Ironman, Men's Fraternity, Men's Discipleship)

Women's Studies (WOW, Authentic Womanhood, Momsense)

UP (NexGen)

Whole Life Discipleship classes

KINGDOM WOMAN Conference with Crystal Evans Hurst- January 26-27

MAN UP Conference with Pastor Brad Bell- March 16-17

ELEVATE MINISTRY

Elevate Summer Camp at Hume Lake is now full for Jr. High Meadow Ranch and High School Ponderosa camps. However, we still have opening for the High School Wildwood camp! Wildwood is Hume Lake's spiritual emphasis camp. For more information or to sign up contact students@lifeatcrossroads.org.

Beach Bus! Join us for a day at the beach! Every other Thursday in June and July Elevate will gather at 8 a.m. in the Elevate Warehouse and carpool to the beach. Students must have a 2017 CCC Medical & Liability Release Form on file, bring a packed lunch and snacks for the day, and some money for emergencies, the cost is $5. Beaches are 7/6 - Malibu and 7/20 - Huntington Beach.

Elevate Surf Club: Every third Sunday in June, July and August, $5 – Surf Club is for students who can surf or who want to learn. We meet outside the church office after 8:00 a.m. church service. We check the surf report, and then head out to the beach with the gnarliest waves! You need to bring $5, a wet suit, a board, and money for food. If you don’t have a board, we have a few to lend. Surf Club usually returns around 6:30 p.m. Hey parents, we need drivers if you want to join us!

TEN

TEN is a mission we launched on our ten-year anniversary, when the Crossroads family, by God's grace, commits to giving our lives away in three ways. First, is by planting ten healthy Bible-teaching churches. Second, is to build out and pay off the Valencia Crossroads' main campus within the next ten years. Last, is to identify, select, and financially underwrite the cost to send ten teenage orphans to the Master's University. Join us. Together, we can invest in the future today by making your check out to TEN or donating online at lifeatcrossroads.org/give. All contributions to TEN are tax-deductible under IRS guidelines.

WEEKDAYS AT CROSSROADS

Tuesday: 

• Elevate Jr. High Ministry | 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | Caffey Home 30261 Romero Canyon Rd, Castaic

Wednesday: 

• Elevate Sr. High Ministry | 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. | Gallagher Home 24716 Aden Ave, Newhall

Thursday: 

• Young Adult Ministry | 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. | 22131 Placerita Canyon Road, 91321

• College Ministry | 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | 22238 Oxford Lane, 91350

My Summer Reading Plan

Franklin and Winston: An Intimate Portrait of an Epic Friendship by Jon Meacham

The Power of Less: The Fine Art of Limiting Yourself to the Essential…in Business and in Life by Leo Babauta

Reading the Bible Supernaturally: Seeing and Savoring the Glory of God in Scripture by John Piper

Giving It All Away…and Getting It All Back Again: The Way of Living Generously by David Green

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari

Play the Man: Becoming the Man God Created You to Be by Mark Batterson

June 18, 2017 Weekend Announcements

June 18, 2017

CROSSROADS BULLETIN

ALL CHURCH

This Sunday, Pastor Jeff will have a special message for Father’s Day titled “Choices of a Great Dad.” Next week, Pastor Todd will conclude his Exiles series and teach on 1 Peter 5:6-14.

Join us in the outside lobby as we celebrate our Dads at Crossroads during all four services! We will have a special celebration at the         5:00 p.m. service, and serve root beer floats from the A&W Truck. To make it a bit easier on families, we will be offering NexGen for Birth through Toddlers at the 5:00 p.m. service.

WILDERNESS JOURNEY

As we prepare to enter our new home, we are leaving our main campus at the end of June and enter a short period that we are calling our “Wilderness Journey.” Here are important dates to remember:

→ June 25: Last Sunday for Worship Services @ Main & West Campus

→ July 1: Volunteer Service Run-Through at Savia 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

→ July 2: Worship Services @ Savia Community Center 23780 Newhall Avenue, 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.     

→ October 8: Grand Opening at 25300 Rye Canyon

Sacrifice: We are asking each person who attends Crossroads to prayerfully consider giving over and beyond your regular offering to the building fund. We are estimating that we will need an additional $150,000 “over and above” our normal giving to the building fund by August 31

Small Groups: Get into a small group today! Visit the Wilderness Tent after service or go to lifeatcrossroads.org/signup to join a group. Our Small Groups kick off the week of August 27.

Serve: We need a total of 411 people to join our ministry teams by July 31. We would love you to join us and serve in Connections, ReEngage, 

Elevate, Small Groups or NexGen Ministries. To sign up or get more information go to lifeatcrossroads.org/serve.

For any volunteers that work in NexGen, Connections, Media, or Worship Teams, there will be have a service walk-through and team meeting at Savia on Saturday, July 1 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Please come, be informed, understand the Savia layout and celebrate what God is doing at Crossroads! 

Our Wilderness Journals are available for sale; $5 each, under the Orange Wilderness Tent.

NexGen, Elevate Student Ministries, College Ministry, and Young Adult Ministry will continue as normal during the Wilderness. Please see "Weekdays at Crossroads" for specific locations.

Upcoming in Grow Ministry: 

ReEngage Marriage Ministry- launching October 19

Men's Dinner with Harry Walls- November 18

Coming in January: 

Men’s Studies (Ironman, Men's Fraternity, Men's Discipleship)

Women's Studies (WOW, Authentic Womanhood, Momsense, Ladies in Step)

UP (NexGen)

Whole Life Discipleship classes

KINGDOM WOMAN Conference with Crystal Evans Hurst- January 26-27

MAN UP Conference with Pastor Brad Bell- March 16-17

ELEVATE MINISTRY

Elevate Summer Camp at Hume Lake is now full for Jr. High Meadow Ranch and High School Ponderosa camps. However, we still have opening for the High School Wildwood camp! Wildwood is Hume Lake's spiritual emphasis camp. For more information or to sign up contact students@lifeatcrossroads.org.

Beach Bus! Join us for a day at the beach! Every other Thursday in June and July Elevate will gather at 8 a.m. in the Elevate Warehouse and carpool to the beach. Students must have a 2017 CCC Medical & Liability Release Form on file, bring a packed lunch and snacks for the day, and some money for emergencies, the cost is $5. Beaches are 6/22 - Carpenteria, 7/6 - Malibu and 7/20 - Huntington Beach.

Elevate Surf Club: Every third Sunday in June, July and August, $5 – Surf Club is for students who can surf or who want to learn. We meet outside the church office after 8:00 a.m. church service. We check the surf report, and then head out to the beach with the gnarliest waves! You need to bring $5, a wet suit, a board, and money for food. If you don’t have a board, we have a few to lend. Surf Club usually returns around 6:30 p.m. Hey parents, we need drivers if you want to join us!

TEN

TEN is a mission we launched on our ten-year anniversary, when the Crossroads family, by God's grace, commits to giving our lives away in three ways. First, is by planting ten healthy Bible-teaching churches. Second, is to build out and pay off the Valencia Crossroads' main campus within the next ten years. Last, is to identify, select, and financially underwrite the cost to send ten teenage orphans to the Master's University. Join us. Together, we can invest in the future today by making your check out to TEN or donating online at lifeatcrossroads.org/give. All contributions to TEN are tax-deductible under IRS guidelines.

WEEKDAYS AT CROSSROADS

Tuesday: 

• Elevate Jr. High Ministry | 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | Caffey Home 30261 Romero Canyon Rd, Castaic

Wednesday: 

• Elevate Sr. High Ministry | 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. | Gallagher Home 24716 Aden Ave, Newhall

Thursday: 

• Young Adult Ministry | 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. | 22131 Placerita Canyon Road, 91321

• College Ministry | 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | 22238 Oxford Lane, 91350

June 11, 2017 Weekend Announcements

June 11, 2017

CROSSROADS BULLETIN

SPOTLIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT

Join us June 18 as we celebrate our Dads at Crossroads during all four services! We will have a special service for our 5:00 p.m. service, and will serve root beer floats from the “A&W truck!” To make it a bit easier on families, we will be offering NexGen for Birth-Toddlers at the 5 p.m. service. So, join us at one of our three morning services, or make plans to be at our special evening service as we make a big deal about Dad! All services will include a special Father's Day message and some special surprises.

ALL CHURCH

This Sunday, Pastor Todd continues the Exiles series and teach from 1 Peter 5:1-5. Next week Pastor Jeff will have a special message for Father’s Day, titled “Thanks Dad!”

Join us June 18 as we celebrate our Dads at Crossroads during all four services! We will have a special service for our 5:00 p.m. service, and serve root beer floats from the “A&W truck!” To make it a bit easier on families, we will be offering NexGen for Birth-Toddlers at the 5 p.m. service. So, join us at one of our three morning services, or make plans to be at our special evening service as we make a big deal about Dad! All services will include a special Father's Day message and some special surprises.

Lost and Found: Missing a Bible, jacket, or anything else you might have left behind? Check out the Lost and Found table in the outside Lobby and be reunited! All items not claimed will be donated.  

WILDERNESS JOURNEY

As we prepare to enter our new home, we are leaving our main campus at the end of June and enter a short period that we are calling our “Wilderness Journey.” Here are important dates to remember:

→ June 25: Last Sunday for Worship Services @ Main & West Campus

→ July 1: Volunteer Service Run Through at Savia 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

→ July 2: Worship Services @ Savia Community Center 23780 Newhall Avenue, 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.     

→ October 8: Grand Opening at 25300 Rye Canyon

Sacrifice: We are asking each person who attends Crossroads to prayerfully consider giving over and beyond your regular offering to the building fund. We are estimating that we will need an additional $150,000 “over and above” our normal giving to the building fund by August 31

Small Groups: Get in a small group today! Visit the Wilderness Tent after service or go to lifeatcrossroads.org/signup to join a group. Our Small Groups kick off the week of August 27.

Serve: We need a total of 411 people to join our ministry teams by July 31. We would love you to join us and serve in Connections, ReEngage, Elevate, Small Groups or NexGen Ministries. To sign up or get more information go to lifeatcrossroads.org/serve.

For any volunteers that work in NexGen, Connections, Media or Worship Teams, we will be have a service walk-through and team meeting at Savia on Saturday, July 1 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Please come, be informed, understand the Savia layout and celebrate what God is doing at Crossroads! 

ReEngage marriage ministry will resume in October and Men’s and Women’s Studies plus Whole Life Discipleship Groups will resume in January.

Our Wilderness Journals go on sale today; $5 each, under the Orange Wilderness Tent. 

Baby Bottle Boomerang: As a reminder,  please bring your filled bottle back to the cart by next week, Father’s Day, Sunday, June 18. All money received goes directly to the Santa Clarita Valley Pregnancy Center.  

ELEVATE MINISTRY

Attention Class of 2017 and 2018! You are invited to join Pastor Ed to study and discuss the search for a soul mate and all that this search entails. We will be reading “Sacred Search,” by Gary Thomas. Beginning today, the study will run on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. at Corner Bakery and runs through August 27th. This cost is $15 which includes the book. Sign up on Eventbrite!

Elevate Summer 2017 Schedule: Just like last summer we are headed out of our church for student ministry! This is a great opportunity to invite new friends to your student ministry, so take advantage of it! We will have swimming, snacks, a message and worship, so come out and don’t forget your Bible, a modest one-piece swimsuit and a towel. Host Homes for June: Jr. High - Tuesdays, starting June 6th at the Caffey Home 30261 Romero Canyon Rd, Castaic. Sr. High - Wednesdays, starting June 7th at the Gallagher Home 24716 Aden Ave, Newhall.

Beach Bus! Join us for a day at the beach! Every other Thursday in June and July Elevate will gather at 8 a.m. in the Elevate Warehouse and carpool to the beach. Students must have a 2017 CCC Medical & Liability Release Form on file, bring a packed lunch and snacks for the day, and some money for emergencies, the cost is $5. Beaches are 6/8 - Huntington Beach, 6/22 - Carpenteria, 7/6 - Malibu and 7/20 - Huntington Beach.

Medical & Liability Release Forms: There is a lot going on in Elevate this summer! When we take your student off campus for a special event, a 2017 CCC Medical & Liability Release Form is required for every student, including friends. If your information has changed a new form is requested. To make it convenient for you, you can fill out the form online at www.lifeatcrossroads.org/medform. If you haven't already, we suggest you fill one out today!

Elevate Surf Club: Every third Sunday in June, July and August, $5 – Surf Club is for students who can surf or who want to learn. We meet outside the church office after 8:00 a.m. church service. We check the surf report, and then head out to the beach with the gnarliest waves! You need to bring $5, a wet suit, a board, and money for food. If you don’t have a board, we have a few to lend. Surf Club usually returns around 6:30 p.m. Hey parents, we need drivers if you want to join us!

TEN

TEN is a mission we launched on our ten-year anniversary, when the Crossroads family, by God's grace, commits to giving our lives away in three ways. First, is by planting ten healthy Bible-teaching churches. Second, is to build out and pay off the Valencia Crossroads' main campus within the next ten years. Last, is to identify, select, and financially underwrite the cost to send ten teenage orphans to the Master's University. Join us. Together, we can invest in the future today by making your check out to TEN or donating online at lifeatcrossroads.org/give. All contributions to TEN are tax-deductible under IRS guidelines.

WEEKDAYS AT CROSSROADS

Tuesday: 

• Elevate Jr. High Ministry | 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | Caffey Home 30261 Romero Canyon Rd, Castaic

Wednesday: 

• Elevate Sr. High Ministry | 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. | Gallagher Home 24716 Aden Ave, Newhall

Thursday: 

• Young Adult Ministry | 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. | 22131 Placerita Canyon Road, 91321

• College Ministry | 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | 22238 Oxford Lane, 91350

What is "The Wilderness"?

We are standing at the edge of the next chapter of Crossroads. For the last 10 years, we have watched God do earth-shaking things for our crazy church family. God is about to do it once again as this new chapter opens for Crossroads.

Prior to our move to our new church home on Rye Canyon, God is going to take us into the wilderness, just like he did with the Israelites prior to their entrance into the Promised Land. Like the Israelites, there is no turning back. Our only way now is forward. We cannot pause to ponder, as we must pray and plow forward. The Lord had this same expectation of the

Israelites when He said in Exodus 14:15, “The Lord said to Moses, “Why do you cry to me? Tell the people of Israel to go forward.”

The great adventure is about to begin. During this time, we must be prepared to receive and learn all that God has in store for us, first in the wilderness and then in our new home.

As we prepare to enter our new home, we are leaving our main campus at the end of June and enter a short period that we are calling our “Wilderness Journey.” Here are important dates to remember:

→ June 25: Last Sunday for Worship Services @ Main & West Campus

→ July 1: Volunteer Service Run Through at Savia 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

→ July 2: Worship Services @ Savia Community Center 23780 Newhall Avenue, 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.     

The journey is always more important than the destination. The Israelites made the journey together as a people, and we will do the same as a family. Church is not a building; it is a family, and the significant construction happens as we are built up in Christ together. I personally invite you on this journey and confidently believe that our wilderness days will be of great importance to the life of our church family.

Forward Together, Pastor Todd

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What So Enraged Ahithophel That He Betrayed David?

Have you heard fo the saying, “Blood is thicker than water”? This truism reminds us that relationships within the family and their loyalties are generally stronger than those outside the family.

I could not help but think of that saying when I was contemplating an event in the life of David. The situation I am referring to is when his son Absalom tried to overthrow his kingdom with the help of Ahithophel. Notice what it says in 2 Sam. 15:31,

“And it was told David, “Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom.” And David said, “O LORD, please turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness.”

This coup attempt for David’s throne is compounded by the defection of Ahithophel. Ahithophel was the most esteemed advisor that David had. He is described as follows in 2 Sam. 16:23,

“Absalom followed Ahithophel’s advice, just as David had done. For every word Ahithophel spoke seemed as wise as though it had come directly from the mouth of God.”

Why would David’s most trusted advisor leave him for Absalom? Ahithophel had been David’s right-hand man for years! This just does not seem to make sense! In fact, Ahithophel appears to be more than a casual conspirator because he wants to personally kill David. Notice what is says in the following passage,

“Now Ahithophel urged Absalom, ‘Let me choose 12,000 men to start out after David tonight. I will catch up with him while he is weary and discouraged. He and his troops will panic, and everyone will run away. Then I will kill only the king, and I will bring all the people back to you as a bride returns to her husband.’” (2 Sam. 17:1-3)

What is going on? What was driving Ahithophel to pursue this desperate course of action? We do not know much about Ahithophel, but we do find a major clue in 2 Sam. 23:34. There we learn that he had a son named Eliam.

This observation is very significant because of what we learn in 2 Sam. 11:3,

“He (David) sent someone to find out who she was, and he was told, ‘She is Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam and the wife of Uriah the Hittite.’”

Do you see what I see? Ahithophel is the grandfather of Bathsheba! The daughter of his son had a tragic end to her marriage because of David. Uriah, Bathsheba’s husband, was killed through the conniving plan of David in his desperate attempt to hide the fact that he was the father of the child that Bathsheba was carrying.

When David had learned that the woman he wanted was married and the granddaughter of Ahithophel, his most trusted advisor, he should have come to his senses and abandoned his plans of taking advantage of her. Instead, he forced himself upon her in spite of this information. His decision to sin in this way had tragic consequences for him and many others.

As a result of these observations, it seems very possible that Ahithophel never got over this betrayal by David and he was waiting for his opportunity to get revenge because he had harmed his family. What a tragic story!

Father, thank you for helping us see that sin has disastrous consequences. David, controlled by passion, rationalized away obedience to pursue his selfish pleasure. You graciously let him know two facts 1) Bathsheba was married and 2) she was the granddaughter of his closest advisor.  This information should have stopped him cold in his tracks, but tragically it did not. Help me not to be deceived by sin and give me the ability to see my foolishness before I make mistakes like David.  Enable me to pursue simple obedience in following you.

June 4, 2017 Weekend Announcements

June 4, 2017

CROSSROADS BULLETIN

SPOTLIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT

Did you hear? We have a temporary location beginning July 2. We will be meeting at Savia Community Center 23780 Newhall Avenue, Newhall until our new building is ready. More information to follow!

ALL CHURCH

This Sunday, Pastor Todd continues the Exiles series and teach from 1 Peter 4:12-19. Next week Pastor Todd will continue the Exiles series and teach from 1 Peter 5:1-5. 

Join a Small Group: Do you want to join a small group? Visit the Wilderness Tent after the service or go to lifeatcrossroads.org/signup to sign up today! Our small groups will be kicking off the week of August 27.

Glory SCV: Glory SCV is hosting its fourth annual Christian concert on Friday, June 16, from 3:00 to 10:00 p.m. at College of the Canyons! The concert will feature Casting Crowns, Mac Powell of Third Day, Jordan Feliz, Hollyn, and Zach Williams. Today only; discounted tickets are available in our outside lobby for $20 each. Stop by, and purchase tickets for your family today!

WILDERNESS JOURNEY

As we prepare to enter our new home, we will be leaving our main campus at the end of June and enter a short period that we are calling our “Wilderness Journey.” Here are some important dates to remember:

    → June 25: Last Sunday for Worship Services @ Main & West Campus

    → July 2: Worship Services @ Savia Community Center 23780 Newhall Avenue, Newhall

    → October 8: Grand Opening at 25300 Rye Canyon

Crossroads offices will remain at our North Campus, and ministry will continue as normal during our time in the wilderness. 

During our transition time, we are estimating that we are going to need an additional $150,000 “over and above” our normal giving in our Building Fund. This will assist us in covering additional costs associated with this delay, including:

    → Temporary Worship Location

    → Rent for our North Campus Offices

    → New Building Carrying Costs

We are asking that each person who attends Crossroads to prayerfully consider giving over and above your regular tithe to carry us through this wilderness period and into the new building. If you would take part in raising an additional $150,000, we ask that you make your offering to our Building Fund. Should you have any questions, please feel free to talk to Steve Stark, our Church Administrator, or one of our Elders.

Join a Small Group: Do you want to join a small group? Visit the Wilderness Tent after the service or go to lifeatcrossroads.org/signup to sign up today! Our small groups will be kicking off the week of August 27.

GO MINISTRY

Baby Bottle Boomerang: If you haven’t already, don’t forget to pick up your bottle to fill with change! All proceeds will go to the Santa Clarita Valley Pregnancy Center. You can grab a bottle today at the Registration Cart or church offices. Please bring your filled bottle back to the cart by Father's Day, Sunday, June 18.

ELEVATE MINISTRY

Attention Class of 2017 and 2018! You are invited to join Pastor Ed to study and discuss the search for a soul mate and all that this search entails. We will be reading “Sacred Search,” by Gary Thomas. The study will run on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. at Corner Bakery starting June 11th and running through August 27th. This cost is $15 which includes the book. Sign up on Eventbrite today!

Elevate Summer 2017 Schedule: Just like last summer we are headed out of our church for student ministry! This is a great opportunity to invite new friends to your student ministry, so take advantage of it! We will have swimming, snacks, a message and worship, so come out and don’t forget your Bible, a modest one-piece swimsuit and a towel. Host Homes for June: Jr. High - Tuesdays, starting June 6th at the Caffey Home 30261 Romero Canyon Rd, Castaic. Sr. High - Wednesdays, starting June 7th at the Gallagher Home 24716 Aden Ave, Newhall.

Beach Bus! Join us for a day at the beach! Every other Thursday in June and July Elevate will gather at 8 a.m. in the Elevate Warehouse and carpool to the beach. Students must have a 2017 CCC Medical & Liability Release Form on file, bring a packed lunch and snacks for the day, and some money for emergencies, the cost is $5. Beaches are 6/8 - Huntington Beach, 6/22 - Carpenteria, 7/6 - Malibu and 7/20 - Huntington Beach.

Medical & Liability Release Forms: There is a lot going on in Elevate this summer! When we take your student off campus for a special event, a 2017 CCC Medical & Liability Release Form is required for every student, including friends. If your information has changed a new form is requested. To make it convenient for you, you can fill out the form online at www.lifeatcrossroads.org/medform. If you haven't already, we suggest you fill one out today!

Elevate Surf Club: Every third Sunday in June, July and August, $5 – Surf Club is for students who can surf or who want to learn. We meet outside the church office after 8 a.m. church service. We check the surf report, and then head out to the beach with the gnarliest waves! You need to bring $5, a wet suit, a board, and money for food. If you don’t have a board, we have a few to lend. Surf Club usually returns around     6:30 p.m. Hey parents, we need drivers if you want to join us!

TEN

TEN is a mission we launched on our ten-year anniversary, when the Crossroads family, by God's grace, commits to giving our lives away in three ways. First, is by planting ten healthy Bible-teaching churches. Second, is to build out and pay off the Valencia Crossroads' main campus within the next ten years. Last, is to identify, select, and financially underwrite the cost to send ten teenage orphans to the Master's University. Join us. Together, we can invest in the future today by making your check out to TEN or donating online at lifeatcrossroads.org/give. All contributions to TEN are tax-deductible under IRS guidelines.

WEEKDAYS AT CROSSROADS

Tuesday: 

• Elevate Jr. High Ministry | 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | Caffey Home 30261 Romero Canyon Rd, Castaic

Wednesday: 

• Elevate Sr. High Ministry | 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. | Gallagher Home 24716 Aden Ave, Newhall

Thursday: 

• Young Adult Ministry | 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. | 22131 Placerita Canyon Road, 91321

• College Ministry | 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | 22238 Oxford Lane, 91350

IMPORTANT DATES

June 25: Last day of worship services at 28042 Ave Stanford

July 2: Worship Services @ Savia Community Center 23780 Newhall Avenue, Newhall 

October 8: Grand Opening at 25300 Rye Canyon, Valencia

May 28, 2017 Weekend Announcements

May 28, 2017

CROSSROADS BULLETIN

SPOTLIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT

Did you hear? We have a temporary location beginning August 6! We will be meeting at Savia Community Center 23780 Newhall Avenue, Newhall until our new building is ready.

ALL CHURCH

This Sunday, Pastor Todd continues the Exiles series and teach from 1 Peter 4:7-11 Next week Pastor Todd will continue the Exiles series and teach from 1 Peter 4:12-19. 

Proposed Family Members: The following individuals have been recommended by the Elders for family membership at Crossroads.

Please review the list of names and inform the Elders of any concerns about membership for the people listed below by emailing the Elders at elders@lifeatcrossroads.org in the coming week.

Kathryn Afetian

Vic Afetian

Lucas Asher

Kassidy Berggren

Marc Carrillo

Carol Clarke

Grace Clarke

John Clarke

Lorin Darby

Gregory Dougan

Lara Dragaloski

Pete Dragaloski

Alyssia Espinosa 

Henrie Eusantos

Kristine Eusantos

Jenny Fowler

Cherie Fuentes

Ramiro Fuentes

Donna Hansel

Elisabeth Hansel

John Hansel

Karen Hayes

Terry Mike Hayes

Siera Hollander

Kinzie Hovey

Leticia Lawton

Bri Ludden

Peter Ludden

Bill Meredith

Jami Meredith

Karina McAhren

Ryan McAhren

Ann Moore

Judy Moran

Kayla Peterson

Nicholle Rosemond

Marcelo Rovira

Martha Rovira

Felix Shin

Eunice Shin

Kyle Simons

Seth Taferner

Mihaela te Winkel

Cesar Torres

Melissa Torres

Michaela Tritt

Robert Tritt

Blanca Vazquez

Ingrid Walker 

Scott Walker

James Watkinson

Patt Watkinson

Gary Werner

Melissa Werner

WILDERNESS JOURNEY

As we prepare to enter our new home, we will be leaving our main campus at the end of July and enter a short period that we are calling our “Wilderness Journey.” Here are some important dates to remember:

    → July 30: Last Sunday for Worship Services @ Main & West Campus

    → August 6: Worship Services @ Savia Community Center 23780 Newhall Avenue, Newhall

    → October 8: Grand Opening at 25300 Rye Canyon

Crossroads offices will remain at our North Campus, and ministry will continue as normal during our time in the wilderness. 

During our transition time, we are estimating that we are going to need an additional $150,000 “over and above” our normal giving in our Building Fund. This will assist us in covering additional costs associated with this delay, including:

    → Temporary Worship Location

    → Rent for our North Campus Offices

    → New Building Carrying Costs

We are asking that each person who attends Crossroads to prayerfully consider giving over and above your regular tithe to carry us through this wilderness period and into the new building. If you would take part in raising an additional $150,000, we ask that you make your offering to our Building Fund. Should you have any questions, please feel free to talk to Steve Stark, our Church Administrator, or one of our Elders.

GO MINISTRY

Our Go Partner Spotlight of the month is James Townley; who is a missionary with Pioneers in Albania. His ministry reaches out to the Roma people; a minority group who are outcast from the society and who are unreached by the gospel. He does this by building relationships, meeting their physical and spiritual needs, and using soccer outreach. Through his outreach, he hopes to make disciples and plant an indigenous church. Please pray for James as he continues to learn the language and build relationships, as well as for his safety.

Baby Bottle Boomerang: If you haven’t already, don’t forget to pick up your bottle to fill with change! All proceeds will go to the Santa Clarita Valley Pregnancy Center. You can grab a bottle today at the Registration Cart or church offices. Please bring your filled bottle back to the cart by Father's Day, Sunday, June 18.

ELEVATE MINISTRY

Attention Class of 2017 and 2018! You are invited to join Pastor Ed to study and discuss the search for a soul mate and all that this search entails. We will be reading “Sacred Search,” by Gary Thomas. The study will run on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. at Corner Bakery starting June 11th and running through August 27th. This oost is $15 which includes the book. Sign up on Eventbrite today!

Elevate Summer 2017 Schedule: Just like last summer we are headed out of our church for student ministry! This is a great opportunity to invite new friends to your student ministry, so take advantage of it! We will have swimming, snacks, a message and worship, so come out and don’t forget your Bible, a modest one-piece swimsuit and a towel. Host Homes for June: Jr. High - Tuesdays, starting June 6th at the Caffey Home 30261 Romero Canyon Rd, Castaic. Sr. High - Wednesdays, starting June 7th at the Gallagher Home 24716 Aden Ave, Newhall.

Beach Bus! Join us for a day at the beach! Every other Thursday in June and July Elevate will gather at 8 a.m. in the Elevate Warehouse and carpool to the beach. Students must have a 2017 CCC Medical & Liability Release Form on file, bring a packed lunch and snacks for the day, and some money for emergencies, the cost is $5. Beaches are 6/8 - Huntington Beach, 6/22 - Carpenteria, 7/6 - Malibu and 7/20 - Huntington Beach.

Medical & Liability Release Forms: There is a lot going on in Elevate this summer! When we take your student off campus for a special event, a 2017 CCC Medical & Liability Release Form is required for every student, including friends. If your information has changed a new form is requested. To make it convenient for you, you can fill out the form online at www.lifeatcrossroads.org/medform. If you haven't already, we suggest you fill one out today!

Elevate Surf Club: Every third Sunday in June, July and August, $5 – Surf Club is for students who can surf or who want to learn. We meet outside the church office after 8 a.m. church service. We check the surf report, and then head out to the beach with the gnarliest waves! You need to bring $5, a wet suit, a board, and money for food. If you don’t have a board, we have a few to lend. Surf Club usually returns around     6:30 p.m. Hey parents, we need drivers if you want to join us!

TEN

TEN is a mission we launched on our ten-year anniversary, when the Crossroads family, by God's grace, commits to giving our lives away in three ways. First, is by planting ten healthy Bible-teaching churches. Second, is to build out and pay off the Valencia Crossroads' main campus within the next ten years. Last, is to identify, select, and financially underwrite the cost to send ten teenage orphans to the Master's University. Join us. Together, we can invest in the future today by making your check out to TEN or donating online at lifeatcrossroads.org/give. All contributions to TEN are tax-deductible under IRS guidelines.

WEEKDAYS AT CROSSROADS

Tuesday: 

• Elevate Jr. High Ministry | 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | No Elevate This Week

Wednesday: 

• Elevate Sr. High Ministry | 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. | No Elevate This Week

Thursday: 

• Young Adult Ministry | 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. | 22131 Placerita Canyon Road, 91321
• College Ministry | 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | 22238 Oxford Lane, 91350

IMPORTANT DATES

July 30: Last day of worship services at 28042 Ave Stanford

August 6: Worship Services @ Savia Community Center 23780 Newhall Avenue, Newhall 

October 8: Grand Opening at 25300 Rye Canyon, Valencia

May 21, 2017 Weekend Announcements

May 21, 2017

CROSSROADS BULLETIN

SPOTLIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT

Baby Bottle Boomerang: Don't forget to pick up your bottle to fill with change! All proceeds will go to the Santa Clarita Valley Pregnancy Center. You can grab one today at the Registration Cart or church offices. Please bring your filled bottle back to the cart by Father's Day, Sunday, June 18.

ALL CHURCH

This Sunday Pastor Ken will resume the Exiles and teach from 1 Peter 4:1-6. Next week Pastor Todd will continue the Exiles series and teach from 1 Peter 4:7-11. 

Proposed Family Members: The following individuals have been recommended by the Elders for family membership at Crossroads.

Please review the list of names and inform the Elders of any concerns about membership for the people listed below by emailing the Elders at elders@lifeatcrossroads.org in the next two weeks.

Kathryn Afetian

Vic Afetian

Lucas Asher

Kassidy Berggren

Marc Carrillo

Carol Clarke

Grace Clarke

John Clarke

Lorin Darby

Gregory Dougan

Lara Dragaloski

Pete Dragaloski

Alyssia Espinosa 

Henrie Eusantos

Kristine Eusantos

Jenny Fowler

Cherie Fuentes

Ramiro Fuentes

Donna Hansel

Elisabeth Hansel

John Hansel

Karen Hayes

Terry Mike Hayes

Siera Hollander

Kinzie Hovey

Leticia Lawton

Bri Ludden

Peter Ludden

Bill Meredith

Jami Meredith

Karina McAhren

Ryan McAhren

Ann Moore

Judy Moran

Kayla Peterson

Nicholle Rosemond

Marcelo Rovira

Martha Rovira

Felix Shin

Eunice Shin

Kyle Simons

Seth Taferner

Mihaela te Winkel

Cesar Torres

Melissa Torres

Michaela Tritt

Robert Tritt

Blanca Vazquez

Ingrid Walker 

Scott Walker

James Watkinson

Patt Watkinson

Gary Werner

Melissa Werner

Placerita Bible Church is in search of movie extras on Saturday, May 27, and wants to invite anyone interested to come and be a part! The film is a comedy, SELFIE DAD, a faith-film distributed by Sony that will point moviegoers to the inerrancy, authority, and sufficiency of the Bible! They need extras on Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. to create a worship service scene. Anyone 18 to 27 years old is also needed for about four hours, starting at 7 p.m. To sign up, please email PBC at nick@kappastudios.com.

GO MINISTRY

Our Go Partner Spotlight of the month is James Townley; who is a missionary with Pioneers in Albania. His ministry reaches out to the Roma people; a minority group who are outcast from the society and who are unreached by the gospel. He does this by building relationships, meeting their physical and spiritual needs, and using soccer outreach. Through his outreach, he hopes to make disciples and plant an indigenous church. Please pray for James as he continues to learn the language and build relationships, as well as for his safety.

Baby Bottle Boomerang: If you haven’t already, don’t forget to pick up your bottle to fill with change! All proceeds will go to the Santa Clarita Valley Pregnancy Center. You can grab a bottle today at the Registration Cart or church offices. Please bring your filled bottle back to the cart by Father's Day, Sunday, June 18.

WORSHIP MINISTRY

We are looking for gifted string players who want to serve Jesus with their talent.  Contact our Worship Director at gclark@lifeatcrossroads.org.

NEXGEN MINISTRY

NexGen is looking for families who want to get involved with NexGen this summer. We have many spots that have been held by college students during the school year who are going home for the summer, so if you'd like to step in now is the time! Contact Nichole for more information at ngreer@lifeatcrossroads.org.

WILDERNESS JOURNEY

As we prepare to enter our new home, we will be leaving our main campus at the end of July and enter a short period that we are calling our “Wilderness Journey.” Here are some important dates to remember:

    → July 30: Last Sunday for Worship Services @ Main & West Campus

    → August 6: Worship Services @ Location Found!

    → October 8: Grand Opening at 25300 Rye Canyon

Crossroads offices will remain at our North Campus, and ministry will continue as normal during our time in the wilderness. 

During our transition time, we are estimating that we are going to need an additional $150,000 “over and above” our normal giving in our Building Fund. This will assist us in covering additional costs associated with this delay, including:

    → Temporary Worship Location

    → Rent for our North Campus Offices

    → New Building Carrying Costs

We are asking that each person who attends Crossroads to prayerfully consider giving over and above your regular tithe to carry us through this wilderness period and into the new building. If you would take part in raising an additional $150,000, we ask that you make your offering to our Building Fund. Should you have any questions, please feel free to talk to Steve Stark, our Church Administrator, or one of our Elders. 

TEN

TEN is a mission we launched on our ten-year anniversary, when the Crossroads family, by God's grace, commits to giving our lives away in three ways. First, is by planting ten healthy Bible-teaching churches. Second, is to build out and pay off the Valencia Crossroads' main campus within the next ten years. Last, is to identify, select, and financially underwrite the cost to send ten teenage orphans to the Master's University. Join us. Together, we can invest in the future today by making your check out to TEN or donating online at lifeatcrossroads.org/give. All contributions to TEN are tax-deductible under IRS guidelines.

WEEKDAYS AT CROSSROADS

Tuesday: 

• Elevate Jr. High Ministry | 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | North Campus

Wednesday: 

• Elevate Sr. High Ministry | 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. | North Campus

Thursday: 

• Young Adult Ministry | 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. | 22131 Placerita Canyon Road, 91321
• College Ministry | 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | 22238 Oxford Lane, 91350

May 14, 2017 Weekend Announcements

May 14, 2017

CROSSROADS BULLETIN

SPOTLIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT

Baby Bottle Boomerang: Don't forget to pick up your bottle to fill with change! All proceeds will go to the Santa Clarita Valley Pregnancy Center. You can grab one today at the Registration Cart or church offices. Please bring your filled bottle back to the cart by Father's Day, Sunday, June 18.

ALL CHURCH

This Sunday at Crossroads, Pastor Todd’s sermon is titled “Thanks, Mom!” Next week Pastor Ken will resume the Exiles and teach from 1 Peter 4:1-6.

GO MINISTRY

Our Go Partner Spotlight of the month is James Townley; who is a missionary with Pioneers in Albania. His ministry reaches out to the Roma people; a minority group who are outcast from the society and who are unreached by the gospel. He does this by building relationships, meeting their physical and spiritual needs, and using soccer outreach. Through his outreach, he hopes to make disciples and plant an indigenous church. Please pray for James as he continues to learn the language and build relationships, as well as for his safety.

Baby Bottle Boomerang: This Mother's Day, don't forget to pick up your bottle to fill with change! All proceeds will go to the Santa Clarita Valley Pregnancy Center. You can grab a bottle today at the Registration Cart or church offices. Please bring your filled bottle back to the cart by Father's Day, Sunday, June 18.

WORSHIP MINISTRY

We are looking for gifted string players who want to serve Jesus with their talent.  Contact our Worship Director at gclark@lifeatcrossroads.org.

NEXGEN MINISTRY

NexGen is looking for families who want to get involved with NexGen this summer. We have many spots that have been held by college students during the school year who are going home for the summer, so if you'd like to step in now is the time! Contact Nichole for more information at ngreer@lifeatcrossroads.org.

WILDERNESS JOURNEY

As we prepare to enter our new home, we will be leaving our main campus at the end of July and enter a short period that we are calling our “Wilderness Journey.” Here are some important dates to remember:

    July 30    Last Sunday for Worship Services @ Main & West Campus

    August 6    Worship Services @ TBD

    October 8 Grand Opening at 25300 Rye Canyon

Crossroads offices will remain at our North Campus, and ministry will continue as normal during our time in the wilderness. 

During our transition time, we are estimating that we are going to need an additional $150,000 “over and above” our normal giving in our Building Fund. This will assist us in covering additional costs associated with this delay, including:

    Temporary Worship Location

    Rent for our North Campus Offices

    New Building Carrying Costs

We are asking that each person who attends Crossroads to prayerfully consider giving over and above your regular tithe to carry us through this wilderness period and into the new building. If you would take part in raising an additional $150,000, we ask that you make your offering to our Building Fund. Should you have any questions, please feel free to talk to Steve Stark, our Church Administrator, or one of our Elders. 

TEN

TEN is a mission we launched on our ten-year anniversary, when the Crossroads family, by God's grace, commits to giving our lives away in three ways. First, is by planting ten healthy Bible-teaching churches. Second, is to build out and pay off the Valencia Crossroads' main campus within the next ten years. Last, is to identify, select, and financially underwrite the cost to send ten teenage orphans to the Master's University. Join us. Together, we can invest in the future today by making your check out to TEN or donating online at lifeatcrossroads.org/give. All contributions to TEN are tax-deductible under IRS guidelines.

WEEKDAYS AT CROSSROADS

Tuesday: 

• Elevate Jr. High Ministry | 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | North Campus

Wednesday: 

• Elevate Sr. High Ministry | 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. | North Campus

Thursday: 

• Young Adult Ministry | 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. | 22131 Placerita Canyon Road, 91321
• College Ministry | 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | 22238 Oxford Lane, 91350
• ReEngage | 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | North Campus 

God Cares Even When We Fail

Today I found great comfort in Psalm 56:8.  It says,

“You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book.”

God was so aware of the details of David’s life that David describes it as God catching every one of his tears and putting them in a bottle. Every tear is recorded.  This is so encouraging, but it makes me wonder what David was experiencing to cause him such sorrow?

Sometimes in scripture, there is a connection between what we find written in the Psalms and a historical event. Psalm 56 is such a passage. This Psalm was written during the events of 1 Samual 21:10. When you read that passage, you find that this Psalm was written at the time David was fleeing from Saul and went to Gath and pretended to be mad before the king. How could David reach such a state that he felt the need to act like a crazy man to protect himself? This is a very hard question, but I think 1 Sam 21:12 helps us understand his motivation. Notice what it says,

“And David took these words to heart and was much afraid of Achish the king of Gath.”

Why did David do what he did instead of displaying confidence that God would protect him? The answer is fear!

David Payne provides great insight about this when he says,

“Fear … was the cause of David’s deceit, both of Ahimelech and of Achish. Fear, like pride, is a destructive human trait, which can lead to a variety of wrongful actions. It is a basic human reaction to frightening circumstances, of course, but the Christian can overcome it by the depth of his trust in God, as many a Christian martyr has demonstrated.”

The Bible does not hide the imperfections of its characters. David was a man with flaws. He was not perfect and made mistakes. Even so, he was a man after God’s own heart. He had God as the number one allegiance of his heart even while being imperfect.  In this case, he allowed fear to cause him to make bad decisions.

Why then was David crying?  I’m sure that it was a combination of the need to flee for his life, being alone, missing his friends and family and missing the nearness of God. It also could be that he realized he had made some bad decisions and was sorrowful because of that as well.

Even so, God’s grace is clearly seen in how David reflected on his situation in Psalm 56. David still understood that God was intimately aware of everything he had done. He saw God as still being with him and being concerned about him in spite of his poor decisions and his difficult circumstances.  In fact, David saw God being so aware of his situation, it was as though God was there catching every tear that fell from his cheek!

Father, this example of David and your care for him even though he made mistakes, is so encouraging. I am often challenged by David’s courage and faith in you, but here, I am encouraged by his failure and your steadfast love in his life in spite of that. I know you love me when I make mistakes as well since I am your son. Help me to trust in you and courageously follow you, but also help me to remember that you care about me when I make mistakes.

Following Jesus with you,

May 7, 2017 Weekend Announcements

May 7, 2017

CROSSROADS BULLETIN

SPOTLIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT

WILDERNESS JOURNEY

As we prepare to enter our new home, we will be leaving our main campus at the end of July and enter a short period that we are calling our “Wilderness Journey.” Here are some important dates to remember:

    July 30    Last Sunday for Worship Services @ Main & West Campus

    August 6    Worship Services Services @ TBD

    October 8 Grand Opening at 25300 Rye Canyon

Crossroads offices will remain at our North Campus and ministry will continue as normal during our time in the wilderness.

During our transition time, we are estimating that we are going to need an additional $150,000 “over and above” our normal giving for our Building Fund. This will assist us in covering additional costs associated with this delay, including:

    Temporary Worship Location

    Rent for our North Campus Offices

    New Building Carrying Costs

We are asking that each person who attends Crossroads to prayerfully consider giving over and above your regular tithe to carry us through this wilderness period and into the new building. If you would take part in raising an additional $150,000, we ask that you make your offering to our Building Fund. Should you have any questions, please feel free to talk to Steve Stark, our Church Administrator, or one of our Elders.

ALL CHURCH

This Sunday at Crossroads, Pastor Todd Smith will conclude his Good and Evil series with a sermon titled, “Angels and Demons” Next week, Pastor Todd’s sermon will be titled, “Thanks, Mom!”.

Join us next Sunday as we celebrate our moms at Crossroads. We are excited to celebrate moms at all four services. We will be having a special service for our 5:00 PM evening service, and we will be serving soft serve ice cream from the King Kone truck! To make it a bit easier on families, we will be offering NexGen for all grades at the 5 p.m. service. So, join us at one of our three morning services, or make plans to be at our special evening service as we make a big deal about Mom! All services will include a special Mother's Day message and some special surprises.

GO MINISTRY

Our Go Partner Spotlight of the month is James Townley; who is a missionary with Pioneers in Albania. His ministry is to reach out to the Roma people; a minority group who are outcast from the society and who are unreached by the gospel. He does this by building relationships, meeting their physical and spiritual needs, and through soccer outreach. Through his outreach, he hopes to make disciples and plant an indigenous church. Please pray for James as he continues to learn the language and build relationships, as well as for his safety.

Baby Bottle Boomerang: This Mother's Day, don't forget to pick up your bottle to fill with change! All proceeds will go to the Santa Clarita Valley Pregnancy Center. You can grab one today at the Registration Cart or church offices. Please bring your filled bottle back to the cart by Father's Day, Sunday, June 18.

WORSHIP MINISTRY

We are looking for gifted string players who want to serve Jesus with their talent.  Contact our Worship Director at gclark@lifeatcrossroads.org.

NEXGEN MINISTRY

NexGen is looking for families who want to get involved with NexGen this summer. We have many spots that have been held by college students during the school year who are going home for the summer, so if you'd like to step in now is the time! Contact Nichole for more info. ngreer@lifeatcrossroads.org

WILDERNESS JOURNEY

As we prepare to enter our new home, we will be leaving our main campus at the end of July and enter a short period that we are calling our “Wilderness Journey.” Here are some important dates to remember:

    July 30    Last Sunday for Worship Services @ Main & West Campus

    August 6    Worship Services Services @ TBD

    October 8 Grand Opening at 25300 Rye Canyon

Crossroads offices will remain at our North Campus, and ministry will continue as normal during our time in the wilderness. 

During our transition time, we are estimating that we are going to need an additional $150,000 “over and above” our normal giving in our Building Fund. This will assist us in covering additional costs associated with this delay, including:

    Temporary Worship Location

    Rent for our North Campus Offices

    New Building Carrying Costs

We are asking that each person who attends Crossroads to prayerfully consider giving over and above your regular tithe to carry us through this wilderness period and into the new building. If you would take part in raising an additional $150,000, we ask that you make your offering to our Building Fund. Should you have any questions, please feel free to talk to Steve Stark, our Church Administrator, or one of our Elders. 

TEN

TEN is a mission we launched on our ten-year anniversary, when the Crossroads family, by God's grace, commits to giving our lives away in three ways. First, is by planting ten healthy Bible-teaching churches. Second, is to build out and pay off the Valencia Crossroads' main campus within the next ten years. Last, is to identify, select, and financially underwrite the cost to send ten teenage orphans to the Master's University. Join us. Together, we can invest in the future today by making your check out to TEN or donating online at lifeatcrossroads.org/give. All contributions to TEN are tax-deductible under IRS guidelines.

WEEKDAYS AT CROSSROADS

Tuesday: 

• Elevate Jr. High Ministry | 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | North Campus

Wednesday: 

• Elevate Sr. High Ministry | 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. | North Campus

Thursday: 

• Momsense | 9:00 a.m. | Main Campus | Every Other Thursday
• Young Adult Ministry | 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. | 22131 Placerita Canyon Road, 91321
• College Ministry | 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | 22238 Oxford Lane, 91350
• ReEngage | 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | North Campus 

April Believer's Baptism Recap

April 30, 2017 Weekend Announcements

April 30, 2017

CROSSROADS BULLETIN

SPOTLIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT

Baptism: Have you committed your life to Christ but never taken the step of baptism? We want to invite you to join us during all three morning services today for the Believer's Baptism. Baptisms will be in the parking lot area. Come and support those getting baptized after each of the morning services.

ALL CHURCH

This Sunday at Crossroads, Pastor Todd Smith will continue his Good and Evil series, with a sermon titled “Heaven and Hell.” Next week, Pastor Todd will continue his Good and Evil series, titled “Angels and Demons.”

GO MINISTRY

Ricardo and Vonna Morales shepherd Iglesia Biblica Esperanza, a Spanish-speaking church plant meeting on the campus of The Master’s University. They are our Global Partner Spotlight for the month of April. They have been excited to see their church grow from only 3 people to 50! Their hearts are to see the Spanish-speaking community in the Santa Clarita Valley come to know Christ through the Spanish-English services, Bible studies, and outreach through teaching English as a Second Language to those in the community.

KNOW MINISTRY

Baptism: Have you committed your life to Christ but never taken the step of baptism? We want to invite you to join us during all three morning services today for the Believer's Baptism. Baptisms will be in the parking lot area. Come and support those getting baptized after each of the morning services.

Parent Dedication: Parents, join us on Mother's Day, May 14, to dedicate yourselves and your children to the Lord. Parent Dedication celebrates the commitment to raise your child in the ways of the Lord and invites you to join a community of believers who can help you and hold you accountable. To join Parent Dedication, sign up at www.lifeatcrossroads.org/signup or stop by the Registration Central cart. For any questions, send an email to: grow@lifeatcrossroads.org.

WORSHIP MINISTRY

We are looking for gifted string players who want to serve Jesus with their talent.  Contact our Worship Director at gclark@lifeatcrossroads.org.

SPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRY

An interest meeting for the PLUS (+) Ministry will be today during the 9:30 a.m. service in the Table Room at the North Campus. For more information contact Nichole Greer at ngreer@lifeatcrossroads.org.

NEXGEN MINISTRY

NexGen is looking for families who want to get involved with NexGen this summer. We have many spots that have been held by college students during the school year who are going home for the summer, so if you'd like to step in now is the time! Contact Nichole for more info. ngreer@lifeatcrossroads.org

WILDERNESS JOURNEY

As we prepare to enter our new home, we will be leaving our main campus at the end of July and enter a short period we are calling our “Wilderness Journey.” Here are some important dates to remember:

    July 30    Last Sunday for Worship Services @ Main & West Campus

    August 6    Worship Services Services @ TBD

    October 8 Grand Opening at 25300 Rye Canyon

Crossroads offices will remain at our North Campus and ministry will continue as normal during our time in the wilderness. 

During our transition time, we are estimating that we are going to need an additional $150,000 “Over & Above” our normal giving in our Building Fund. This will assist us in covering additional costs associated with this delay, including:

    Temporary Worship Location

    Rent for our North Campus Offices

    New Building Carrying Costs

We are asking that each person who attends Crossroads prayerfully consider giving over and above your regular tithe to carry us through this wilderness period into the new building.   If you would take part in raising an additional $150,000, we ask that you make your offering to our Building Fund. Should you have any questions, please feel free to talk to Steve Stark, our Church Administrator, or one of our Elders. 

TEN

TEN is a mission we launched on our ten-year anniversary, when the Crossroads family, by God's grace, commits to giving our lives away in three ways. First, is by planting ten healthy Bible-teaching churches. Second, is to build out and pay off the Valencia Crossroads' main campus within the next ten years. Last, is to identify, select, and financially underwrite the cost to send ten teenage orphans to the Master's University. Join us. Together, we can invest in the future today by making your check out to TEN or donating online at lifeatcrossroads.org/give. All contributions to TEN are tax-deductible under IRS guidelines.

WEEKDAYS AT CROSSROADS

Tuesday: 

• Elevate Jr. High Ministry | 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | North Campus

Wednesday: 

• Elevate Sr. High Ministry | 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. | North Campus

Thursday: 

• Momsense | 9:00 a.m. | Main Campus | Every Other Thursday
• Young Adult Ministry | 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. | 22131 Placerita Canyon Road, 91321
• College Ministry | 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | 22238 Oxford Lane, 91350
• ReEngage | 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | North Campus 

April 23, 2017 Weekend Annoucements

April 23, 2017

CROSSROADS BULLETIN

SPOTLIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT

Join us on Saturday, April 29, for the Blended and Blessed Conference. This Livestream conference is for stepfamily couples, single parents, dating couples with kids, and anyone who desires to learn more about blended families. This one-day event is free and will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sign-ups are through FamilyLife, and you can register online at www.lifeatcrossroads.org/blended. Please email grow@lifeatcrossroads.org with any questions!

ALL CHURCH

This Sunday at Crossroads, Pastor Todd Smith will start his Good and Evil series, titled “God and Satan.” Next week, Pastor Todd will continue his Good and Evil series, titled “Angels and Demons.”

GO MINISTRY

Ricardo and Vonna Morales shepherd Iglesia Biblica Esperanza, a Spanish-speaking church plant meeting on the campus of The Master’s University. They are our Global Partner Spotlight for the month of April. They have been excited to see their church grow from only 3 people to 50! Their hearts are to see the Spanish-speaking community in the Santa Clarita Valley come to know Christ through the Spanish-English services, Bible studies, and outreach through teaching English as a Second Language to those in the community.

GROW MINISTRY

Join us on Saturday, April 29, for the Blended and Blessed Conference. This Livestream conference is for stepfamily couples, single parents, dating couples with kids, and anyone who desires to learn more about blended families. This one-day event is free and will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sign-ups are through FamilyLife, and you can register online at www.lifeatcrossroads.org/blended. Please email grow@lifeatcrossroads.org with any questions!

KNOW MINISTRY

Baptism: Have you committed your life to Christ but never taken the step of baptism? We want to invite you to join us during all three services on Sunday, April 30th, for the Believer's Baptism. Sign up today at www.lifeatcrossroads.org/signup or at Registration Central on a Sunday morning. Baptism class information will be emailed to participants after they have registered. Baptism class information will be emailed to participants after they have registered. Please email grow@lifeatcrossroads.org with any questions.

Parent Dedication: Parents, join us on Mother's Day, May 14, to dedicate yourselves and your children to the Lord. Parent Dedication celebrates the commitment to raise your child in the ways of the Lord and invites you to join a community of believers who can help you and hold you accountable. To join Parent Dedication, sign up at www.lifeatcrossroads.org/signup or stop by the Registration Central cart. For any questions, send an email to: grow@lifeatcrossroads.org.

WORSHIP MINISTRY

We are looking for gifted string players who want to serve Jesus with their talent.  Contact our Worship Director at gclark@lifeatcrossroads.org.

ELEVATE MINISTRY

Elevate Brodeo Retreat: Join us on Saturday April 29th for a day full of manly man stuff. Our guest speaker, Jeff Tritt, will be talking to us about remaining pure in a tainted world. Manly things will be on the agenda, including eating plate after plate of Korean BBQ! Sign up today on Eventbrite. Cost: $45

SPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRY

An interest meeting for the PLUS (+) Ministry will be on April 30th during the 9:30 a.m. service in the Table Room at the North Campus. For more information contact Nichole Greer at ngreer@lifeatcrossroads.org.

NEXGEN MINISTRY

We are looking for helpers and leaders in all our services in both West Campus and Main Campus. If you are interested in serving, or would like more information please contact nexgen@lifeatcrossroads.org.   

Leaders: Nursery - 6th Grade (All Services)

Check-In Hosts (Before 9:30 a.m and 11 a.m. Service)

Worship Leader (All Services)

Bible Story Teacher - K - 2nd Grade (9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Service)

Small Group Leaders - 3rd - 6th Grade (9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Service) 

Craft Leader - PreK - K (9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Service)

TEN

TEN is a mission we launched on our ten-year anniversary, when the Crossroads family, by God's grace, commits to giving our lives away in three ways. First, is by planting ten healthy Bible-teaching churches. Second, is to build out and pay off the Valencia Crossroads' main campus within the next ten years. Last, is to identify, select, and financially underwrite the cost to send ten teenage orphans to the Master's University. Join us. Together, we can invest in the future today by making your check out to TEN or donating online at lifeatcrossroads.org/give. All contributions to TEN are tax-deductible under IRS guidelines.

WEEKDAYS AT CROSSROADS

Tuesday: 

• Elevate Jr. High Ministry | 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | North Campus

Wednesday: 

• Elevate Sr. High Ministry | 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. | North Campus

Thursday: 

• Momsense | 9:00 a.m. | Main Campus | Every Other Thursday
• Young Adult Ministry | 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. | 22131 Placerita Canyon Road, 91321
• College Ministry | 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | 22238 Oxford Lane, 91350
• ReEngage | 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | North Campus 

When Tragedy Strikes

Unexpected tragedy will impact all of us at some time in life. Those challenges could be the health of loved ones, our own health, a loss of our job and the death of those we care about. Whatever it is, it is only a matter of time until we experience it.

As I was reading the book of Ruth, I was impressed with how she handled the loss of her husband. In that culture, she was very vulnerable as a widow. People could take advantage of her, and her future did not look promising after being married for around 10 years and now without a protector.

How would you respond in similar circumstances? How would I respond? Would we be incapacitated in grief and withdraw from others hoping God would somehow help us?

I think Ruth models a proper response to a tragedy. I am sure she had a season of intense grief at the loss of her husband, but then she got up and did something about her situation.

If you remember, she went and worked the fields of a distant relative. She worked hard, and all day to meet her needs and the needs of Naomi, her mother-in-law. Then, when the closest Redeemer did not come forward to provide for her and take her as his wife,, she did something about it. She engaged and took the initiative by going to Boaz, the owner of the field she was working because he was the next in line if the closest redeemer refused to do his duty before God and redeem Ruth.

Notice the results of her efforts,

“And now, my daughter, do not fear. I will do for you all that you ask, for all my fellow townsmen know that you are ta worthy woman. And now it is true that I am a redeemer. Yet there is a redeemer nearer than I. Remain tonight, and in the morning, if he will redeem you, good; let him do it. But if he is not willing to redeem you, then, was the LORD lives, I will redeem you.” (Ru 3:11-13)

God worked through and honored her effort. She trusted in God, but then she took action. This is a great challenge to all of us. We need to be praying and believing in God, but we also need to be doing our part. The result is God will work to accomplish his will through our efforts.

Father, thank you again for this great reminder of the need for effort in our lives. I need to be completely dependent upon you, but I also have to step out in a direction so that you can lead me. May your will be done in me and through me as I seek to live for you.

Following Jesus with you,

CANCER, DEATH AND EASTER?

Last month I watched a family bury their 27-year-old son who had died of cancer. Many thoughts raced through my mind and the first was this is wrong on so many levels. For one, parents should not have to bury their kids. I was harshly reminded death is so unflexible, so selfish. It takes who it wants, when it wants and never asks for permission. This monster visits every zip code in America. Death rips apart the tightly woven fabric of our relationships. Death is that coat that never fits right, so it just hangs there in your closet. Death is an amputation.

Why then is the inevitability of mortality so unnatural, so utterly devastating?

The answer, humanity was never created to die.

You were created to live, to live forever. This created design is why death is a kick to the stomach that delivers a life-long ache of the soul. Death is not natural because it comes from an unplanned experience for humanity.

Dying for a human is like an 800-pound gorilla performing in the New York Ballet Company. Unnatural, painful to watch, and an image that can never be erased. Though not planned by God, the gorilla will dance for you and I.  The latest stats on Wikipedia are one out of one people die. This stat has never improved even with all the advances in medicine. If only a herb or supplement could cure and conquer death, then we could live forever. Well, technology will not overcome biology.

Studies say the average person thinks about death multiple times every day. Maybe we are spending too much time on the wrong question. What if the question was not how to live longer but what if we do live forever?

The oldest book in the Bible asks the question we all ask if I die will I live again? (Job 14:14) Be honest you have asked the same question. This is a worthy question because the medical profession has added a few years to our lives, but they can’t cure death. So I need a physician that can conquer this wretched beast.

A few years ago I read of a Muslim who became a Christ follower in Africa. Some of his friends asked him,‘Why have you become a Christian?’ He answered,

Well, it’s like this. Suppose you were going down the road and suddenly the road forked in two directions, and you didn’t know which way to go, and there at the fork in the road were two men, one dead and one alive— which one would you ask which way to go? He asked the man who is alive, Jesus.

In John 11:25-26, Jesus responded to the life after death question when he said,

I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this? There is a great physician who has conquered death for all eternity. This Easter we celebrate not living a long life but those in Christ will live forever.

This Easter, do you believe this?

P.S. – Oh, the 27-year-old young man who we buried shared with me just ten days before he died that he indeed asked Christ to be his Lord and Savior. I am not sure what they do in Heaven for Easter but he is about to find out. And someday I will join him.

April 9, 2017 Weekend Announcements

April 9, 2017

CROSSROADS BULLETIN

SPOTLIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT

Easter lilies are available for sale at the Easter table. If you would like to honor a loved one at our Easter service, you can reserve an Easter lily for $20. You can take your lily home with you after service on April 16th. If you do not already have an Easter T-Shirt, stop by the Easter table and pick one up!

ALL CHURCH

This Sunday at Crossroads, Pastor Todd Smith will continue his Exiles series and teach from 1 Peter 3:18-22. Next week, we will be atthe College of the Canyons and Pastor Todd will share an encouraging Easter message. 

Take a closer look at our new home, building tours today after the 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 11 a.m. services! Our new building address is 25300 Rye Canyon, located at the corner of Rye Canyon and Avenue Scott.  

Amazon Smile: Did you know that you can give to Crossroads with each purchase you make at Amazon? When purchasing from Amazon, smile.amazon.com and select Crossroads Church of Santa Clarita Valley and Crossroads will receive a donation for each eligible purchase you make! 

24 DAYS OF PRAYER FOR EASTER

We believe that prayer is the catalyst for our Easter service. So for 24 days, you can join us in prayer by texting,”’Easter" to 661-771-3065. You’ll receive daily prayer topics along with Scripture to prepare your heart as you look toward celebrating Easter Sunday.

EASTER AT COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS, 2017

Visit our Easter table in the lobby after each service to receive free Easter apparel and have any questions answered.

Before we can celebrate Easter Sunday, we must remember the price paid on Good Friday. Our Good Friday service is geared to be an intimate experience where you and your family can remember and reflect on the death of Jesus on the Cross. This year, we will hold one Good Friday service at College of the Canyons Stadium on April 14th at 6:30 p.m. This is a family-friendly service, and no childcare will be available. The service will last an hour and consist of worship, reflection, and communion with our church family.

PrEaster is an opportunity for your family to come together at the College of the Canyons field on the day before Easter. We’ll have bounce houses and face painting for small children. We’ll also host a variety of pick-up games for adults and kids. Bring your family, a blanket, and a ball or two on April 15th from 5:00-9:00 p.m. for a PrEaster celebration together.

Easter Sunday on April 16th starts promptly at 8:00 a.m. with breakfast for you and your family, and our service starts at 9:00 a.m. Within our service, we will sing, celebrate, worship with our church family, and hear an encouraging message from our Senior Pastor.

Easter lilies are available at the Easter table. If you would like to honor a loved one at our Easter service, you can reserve an Easter lily for $20. You can take your lily home with you after service on April 16th.

GO MINISTRY

Ricardo and Vonna Morales shepherd Iglesia Biblica Esperanza, a Spanish speaking church plant meeting on the campus of The Master’s University, and they are our Global Partner Spotlight for the month of April. They have been excited to see their church grow from only 3 people to 50! Their hearts are to see the Spanish speaking community in the Santa Clarita Valley come to know Christ through the Spanish-English services, Bible studies, and outreach through teaching English as a Second Language to those in the community.

GROW MINISTRY

Join us on Saturday, April 29, for the Blended and Blessed Conference. This Livestream conference is for stepfamily couples, single parents, dating couples with kids, and all who desire to learn more about blended families. The one-day event is free, and will run from                     8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sign-ups are through FamilyLife, and you can register online at www.lifeatcrossroads.org/blended. Please email grow@lifeatcrossroads.org with any questions!

ELEVATE MINISTRY

Elevate Brodeo Retreat: Join us on Saturday April 29th for a day full of manly man stuff. Our guest speaker, Jeff Tritt, will be talking to us about remaining pure in a tainted world. Manly things will be on the agenda, including eating plate after plate of Korean BBQ! Sign up today on Eventbrite. Cost: $45

NEXGEN MINISTRY

We are looking for helpers and leaders in all our services in both West Campus and Main Campus. If you are interested in serving, or would like more information please contact nexgen@lifeatcrossroads.org.   

Leaders: Nursery - 6th Grade (All Services)

Check-In Hosts (Before 9:30 a.m and 11 a.m. Service)

Worship Leader (All Services)

Bible Story Teacher - K - 2nd Grade (9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Service)

Small Group Leaders - 3rd - 6th Grade (9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Service) 

Craft Leader - PreK - K (9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Service)

SPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRY

An interest meeting for the PLUS (+) Ministry will be April 30th during the 9:30 a.m. service in the Table Room at the North Campus. For more information contact Nichole Greer at ngreer@lifeatcrossroads.org. 

TEN

TEN is a mission we launched on our ten-year anniversary, when the Crossroads family, by God's grace, commits to giving our lives away in three ways. First, is by planting ten healthy Bible-teaching churches. Second, is to build out and pay off the Valencia Crossroads' main campus within the next ten years. Last, is to identify, select, and financially underwrite the cost to send ten teenage orphans to the Master's University. Join us. Together, we can invest in the future today by making your check out to TEN or donating online at lifeatcrossroads.org/give. All contributions to TEN are tax-deductible under IRS guidelines.

WEEKDAYS AT CROSSROADS

Tuesday: 

• Elevate Jr. High Ministry | 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | North Campus - Off for Easter Break

Wednesday: 

• Elevate Sr. High Ministry | 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. | North Campus - Off for Easter Break

Thursday: 

• Momsense | 9:00 a.m. | Main Campus | Every Other Thursday
• Young Adult Ministry | 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. | 22131 Placerita Canyon Road, 91321
• College Ministry | 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | 22238 Oxford Lane, 91350
• ReEngage | 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | North Campus 

The Surprising Model

As parents, we are regularly encouraging our children to follow our example. We are the ones instructing and showing them how to live life. From walking and talking, to sports, and especially, in developing their relationship with God. Parents are always seeking to train their kids for all of life.

Have you ever had your children tell you that you were wrong or that they knew a better way to do something? These statements mean more as our kids mature, but I remember one time when our children were young they taught me something. We lived out in the country, and our dog was outside. When it was time to let him in the house, the smell on him was overwhelming! It turns out that he was sprayed by a skunk! Now, what do I do? How do I get that smell out? It was then that the kids told me they were watching a T.V show and it said to bathe the dog in tomato juice! I was desperate, so I tried it. To my surprise, it worked!

As I was reading Luke 18 today, I was pleasantly reminded that we can learn something vital from little children. Yes, adults can learn critical spiritual truth from little ones. In fact, Jesus says that very thing. In verse 17 he says,

“Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.”

I like what Lenski says about this statement. He notes,

“This statement is astonishing in every way. We should think as, alas, so many did and do think that a babe must receive the kingdom as an adult receives it, but absolutely the reverse is true. The child is the model, not the man.”

What a great picture Jesus gives us through children. Just like children are trusting, humble and dependent, so must we be when we respond to the offer of the gift of forgiveness and life!

Father, thank you for the great reminder of the need for humility, trust, and dependence in my relationship with you. That is necessary not just in my acceptance of forgiveness but in my daily relationship with you. Help me to walk today as a little child in complete trust in you and experience the security that brings me.

Following Jesus with you

Be Strong and Courageous!

As I was reading through Deuteronomy 31, I was impressed when Moses spoke to the nation on his 120th birthday! He knew that he would be unable to enter the Promised Land and was giving his farewell address to the nation and to his successor, Joshua.

If I were Moses, what would I want to make sure Joshua and the nation knew I was about to die and Joshua was to take my leadership role?

First Moses tells the people as a whole to “be strong and courageous, ” and then he tells Joshua the same thing (Deut. 31:6-7). As I thought about those words which were meant to encourage, I tried to place myself in the shoes of the listeners. This sounds like a “rah rah” pregame speech of a football coach as they were getting ready to play a superior opponent. The excitement and adrenalin from such a speech can only last so long. If I were the listeners and thought about this charge from Moses, I think I would eventually get overwhelmed and possibly, even discouraged. Why?

The task at hand for the nation was to conquer all the people already residing in the promised land! That meant months and years of warfare, struggle and extreme challenge. Then, if I were Joshua, thinking I need to now lead these rebellious people to accomplish this task, I would have doubted my ability to complete the job.

That is why Moses said more than just “be strong and courageous.” Second, notice he also explains why they should be strong and courageous. He said, “It is the LORD who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”

What so encouraged me this morning was the reminder that if God calls us to accomplish great things for him, he will also be with us to enable us to achieve those things. In fact, this reminded me of what Jesus said at the end of the Great Commission (Matt. 28:18-20), where he gave the charge to make disciples of all nations. He concludes with, “I will be with you always, even to the end of the age.” An alternate translation would be, “I am with you every minute of the day until the job is done.”

Jesus has called us to follow him and live a life of faithfulness to him while becoming like him so we can help others do the same. This task is too big for me to accomplish, but knowing that he is with me to enable me to do these things, gives me hope and the courage to press on.

Father, thank you that you are always with your followers. Thank you that you want to give me the ability to become the person you designed me to be. Forgive me for forgetting this truth.  You are with me and will enable me to accomplish what you call me to do.  Victory is not based on my ability.  I just need to trust you to help me and then take the initiative.  I yield to your leadership and ask for your enabling to make that happen in my life.