Family & Friends: Michele Kidd’s cousin Helen Lick had hear t valve and bypass surgery on

Friday.

Former member Veronica Surrell had surgery last week. Cards can be sent to

136 Lyman St., #11. Waltham, MA 02452.

Gussie Pitts would like prayer for her great-granddaughter who recently

moved to Dallas to be with her mother. Gussie would like prayers for safety

and stability for her niece Eileen and grandsons Terrance and Chris.

Food Pantry: Samantha has chest pains, needs a job, is looking for a good relationship, and

has two children in DHS custody.

The Delacruz family needs prayer for family issues.

Anonymous: “The Food Pantry makes a difference. The volunteers are a bless-

ing to me and my family. Thank God for you guys who help with our fami-

ly.”

TODAY > August 14, 2016 FAMILY UPDATES

Prayer Requests:

James & Denise Henderson: “Our family is struggling. Satan is trying

his best to pull us apart. Please pray for our strength to overcome and

forgiveness from the Father.”

Ernest Dean is now home and is able to walk. Prayers for successful re-

hab.

Lin Raburn fell on the steps in from of his home on Thursday. He had

some sutures; he’s recovering at home.

Paula Recess is asking for prayers for safety.

Members with health issues: J im & LaFerne Caldwell, Peggy Cardwell,

Pete Graddy, Harlon and Maerene Hawkins, Charlie Hill, Terry Howard,

Alyssa Layman, Sherry Meadors, Bill Olden, Marilyn Parnell, Paula Re-

cess, Sterling Thomas.

9/29/13

SERMON NOTES

"Jeremiah: Where's the Happy Ending?"

● Jeremiah was called to serve God in

__________________ times

- Jeremiah 1:4-11

- Jeremiah 1:17-19

- Jeremiah 1:13-16

- Jeremiah 32:1-15

● Jeremiah left a legacy of ______________________

- Sometimes we think we’re _____________,

when we’re really _________________

- Luke 18:8

Reflect God’s Glory Transform Lives Share Christ

Welcome Visitors:

You are our honored guests. Please complete a visitor’s sheet, located inside the Connection Books that will be passed out during our worship service. We would also love to meet you at our Information Desk in the foyer where we can answer any questions you might have. Nursery facilities are available in the east wing of our building (silent pagers are available), and a cry room/training room is located

in the back of the auditorium.

Directory Update:

Terin Hargrove 918-998-7635

Greg Cavin

4725 S. Harvard, Apt. #75 Tulsa, OK 74135

Ladies’ Spirit Weekend Getaway

September 16th-17th

At Embassy Suites Hotel

We will enjoy a panel of speakers during

our time together.

Friday: Beginning at 7pm

Saturday: 9am-2pm

Price per person: $35 + your portion of

the hotel room

(If you only attend Friday night, there is

no cost. If you attend Saturday, the cost

is $35. Staying at the hotel is not re-

quired, but recommended.)

This year we are asking that if you want

to share a room, find your roommate/s

and work out dividing the cost amongst

yourselves.

Both accommodate six people:

$109.00 for a King room (1 king bed, 1 sleeper sofa, cots)

$115 for a Double room (2 beds, 1 sleeper sofa)

Everyone should receive a registration form in the mail this week. Otherwise, some

are available in the foyer. Completed forms and money may be given to Michelle

Clayton. Reservations must be made by August 17th. If you have any questions,

please see Joanie Roberts.

Wednesday Night Summer Series

7pm in the Auditorium

This Week’s Guest Speaker: Benjamin Williams

Topic: “The Kingdom of Faith in the Age of Science”

AMONG FRIENDS with Robert

This past week the 2016 Summer Olympics opened in Rio de Janeiro, Bra-

zil. Did you know the Olympic motto is made up of three Latin words: Citius -

Altius - Fortius. These words mean “ faster, higher and stronger.”

I think that could be a Christian’s motto, too. When I am running this race

of life as a Christian, I don’t want to settle for mediocrity. I don’t want to settle

for second best. I want to make my life count, up to the very end of the race,

because when this life ends (and it will end for all of us), we will face the judg-

ment. (cf. 2 Cor. 5:10)

In the Olympics, athletes might receive a bronze, silver, or gold medal. God

will be giving out awards one day, too. Every sacrifice you have made, every-

thing you have done for the glory of God, even if you did not receive recogni-

tion for it, is duly noted and recorded in heaven. God will reward you one day.

In fact, Jesus said, “Your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward

you.” (Matt. 6:4 NIV)

There are many times when you may do things but won’t get the credit you

deserve. No one pats you on the back. No one says, “Atta boy!” Worse yet,

someone else might get the credit. When you did that for God, when you made

that sacrifice for Him, when you honored Him in that way, even when you re-

sisted that temptation, when you took that step of faith and let God use you, it

is noted in heaven. (cf. Heb. 6:10)

Our task right now is to focus on being faithful in what God has called you

to do. Don’t try to do what God has called someone else to do; do what God

has called you to do. You have your place where you live and where you work,

your family and your friends, and your sphere of influence. Go into your world

and do all you can for His glory.

Friend, are you running in the Christian race right now? Maybe you have

been running in it, but you’ve been slowing down a little. Maybe you’ve

thought, “I’m a little winded. I’m getting on in years. I think that I’ve run so

well for so long that I’m going to slow down. I’m going to sit down for a cou-

ple of years.” But if you run in first place for nine-tenths of the race and bail

out at the end, it doesn’t count. You have to cross the finish line.

It is not enough to start this race. You have to finish it. (cf. 2 Tim. 4:6-8) Fix

your eyes on Jesus. (cf. Heb. 12:1-2) He will give you energy and power to

run for Him. Faster, higher, stronger.

— Your friend,

Robert

UPCOMING EVENTS BIRTHDAYS

August: This Week:

September:

MEETING SCHEDULE Sunday Bible Class . . . . . . . . . 9:15 a.m.

Worship . . . . . . . . . . . 10:15 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Class . . . . . . . . . 7:00 p.m.

CONTACT US VIA EMAIL:

> info@crosstownfamily.org

GIVE TO CROSSTOWN ONLINE AT > www.crosstownfamily.org/donate

PLEASE VISIT US ONLINE AT

> www.crosstownfamily.org

WHERE YOU WILL FIND:

Info on events & ministries

Our roster of elders & staff

Sermon audio & other resources

CHURCH INFORMATION

3400 East Admiral Place

Tulsa, OK 74115-8227

Phone: 918-834-1395

CHURCH STATS

Sunday, August 7

Bible Class Total . . . . . . . . . 120

Worship Total . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

Wednesday, August 10

Bible Class Total . . . . . . . . . . 108

Statistics: Week of August 7

Weekly Budget . . . . . . . $9,980

Contribution (8/7) . . . . . . $10,523

Contribution YTD . . . . $278,061

Budget YTD . . . . . . . . $319,360

Under YTD . . . . . . . . . ($8,689)

Security: Today — Class: Louis Robison. Worship: Owen Roberson and Louis Robison.

Miscellaneous: Conklin Wedding Reception: Please join family, fr iends, and co-workers at a

wedding reception to celebrate the September 2nd marriage of Elisa Averitt to

Tom Conklin. September 17 from 2pm to 4pm at Mingo Valley Bible Fellow-

ship Church (8720 E. 61st St. Tulsa, OK 74133). Please, no gifts necessary;

your presence is all we request.

TODAY > August 14, 2016 MINISTRY UPDATES

15 Barbara Lakey

16 Betty Holmes

16 Beckie Null

18 Ashton Bentley

19 Cheryl Krosse

19 Maggie Leach

21 Brandon Babitzke

21 Brandy Schultz

Children’s: Bible Hour — available for 2&3-year olds and 4&5-year olds in our

east wing. Children will be dismissed prior to the sermon.

Children’s Worship Bulletins — On the table outside the auditorium.

Today’s Volunteers — Nursery: Pat Stufflebeam and Julie Wade.

2&3’s Bible Hour: Cheala Green and Cecilia Murrell. 4&5’s Bible

Hour: Maggie Prater, Jaiden Bentley, and Wesley Yingling.

Women’s: Women’s Bible Study — Walking In the Light Daily. Every Thurs. at

9:30am in Room 122. We are currently studying Living Stones by

Casandra Martin. For more info, see Mary Parker.

Crafts & Christ — Two Tuesdays a month. 6:30pm-8:30pm. Room

123. Bring a craft and a Bible. For more info, see Michelle Clayton.

Small Groups: Small Group Bible Study — Led by Keenan Meadors. Sundays at

4pm in Room 123.

Monday Night for the Master — Will resume in September.

Life Groups — Connect / Grow / Serve. Contact an elder, a minister,

or Chris Clayton to join a group.

Small Groups

Student Movement (6th - 12th Grade)

Movie Monday ~ Aug. 15. At Sean & Alyssa Layman’s (14664

S. Toledo Pl. Bixby, OK 74008). Van will leave Crosstown at

6pm and will return after the movie is over.

Wed. Night Hang Out ~ Aug. 17, 24, 31. 6pm-6:45pm in the

Youth Room. Snacks provided. Worship to follow.

Devotional ~ Aug. 21. 5pm-7pm at Crosstown.

Back-to-School Area Wide ~ Aug. 28. Van will leave Crosstown

at 6pm and will return at 9pm.

Singles: Monthly Activity — First Saturday of every month. Beginning at 4pm

at Crosstown. (See our monthly newsletter in the foyer.)

17 Registration for the Ladies’ Spirit Week-

end Getaway due. See front of bulle-

tin for more details.

23 Ladies’ Crafts & Christ: 6:30pm-

8:30pm in Room 123. Bring a craft

and a Bible.

27 All-Church Work Day: 8am-5pm. Sign

up in the foyer.

Our new photo directories are ready! We

have one directory for every household. The

directories will be distributed by the first

letter of your last name. Pick up your copy in

the foyer today!

FOOD PANTRY

1. The purpose of the Food Pantry is to help our

members and surrounding community with their physi-

cal needs.

2. The Food Pantry is not included in our annual

working budget – but relies on separate donations so

food can be purchased. This is a reminder that the Food

Pantry needs your help. You may make a donation us-

ing the ‘Food Pantry’ envelopes in the back of the pew,

and placing them in the contribution plate. Or you can

donate online from our website, and specify your dona-

tion is to go to the Food Pantry.

3. A little information on the Food Pantry:

It costs our pantry about $8.00 per person for 3-5 days’ worth of food.

With the buying power we have available to us, every dollar donated helps get

more than twice the amount of food you would be able to buy at the store

The Food Pantry on average requires about $1300 a month which will provide

food for about 170 people.

Teachers & Assistants Needed: For the children’s classes dur ing the Fall

quarter starting in September. See Misti Babitzke if interested.

5 Labor Day: Church office closed.

6 Ladies’ Crafts & Christ: 6:30pm-

8:30pm in Room 123. Bring a

craft and a Bible.

16-17 Ladies’ Spirit Weekend Getaway:

See front of bulletin for more de-

tails.