Dear Friends and Guests,

Thank you for joining us this weekend. We love people at The Crossing Church, that’s why the third principle of our vision is People: We see a church compassionately loving people. Everything that we say and do is because God has commanded us to “love our neighbors as ourselves.” We pray that you will make our church a home for you and your family.

Sincerely,Greg and Tamara Dumas Lead Pastor

Interested in Volunteering?www.crossingonline.org/serve

Want to join a LifeGroup?visit a leader in the 26.2 Café

Office HoursMonday - Friday 8.30am - 5pm

Crossing KidsJune Monthly Focus: Presence - When I spend time with God I will be different. Have you ever felt unequipped for a situation? In the month of June Breakaway will look at the vision principle, Presence and see how when we spend time with God we are ready to handle any situation. The kids will learn about the Armor of God, The Widow at Zarephath, relying on the Holy Spirit and obeying the Father.

Want to make a difference? You can greatly impact the lives of students this summer by providing a scholarship! The cost of camp this summer is $250 and we are in need of 30 scholarships! Overflow summer camp is August 8-11. We want to see this generation overflowing with God’s power!

So how can you give to Overflow? Simply put a note on your check that says Overflow Summer Camp or stop by the church office Monday-Wednesday 9-4 and drop it off with Brandy Crampton, Emerge’s Administrative Assistant.

You can make a difference in this generation!

For more announcements: www.crossingonline.org/announcements

The 26.2 Spiritual Race is intricately designed with you in mind! Through the different 26.2 Experiences, you can learn more about The Crossing and its leadership, become involved in a LifeGroup, and understand more about your spiritual gifts. We encourage everyone to join in the race! Register for all the 26.2 Experiences at: www.crossingonline.org. The next experience dates are:

•Mile One: June 26, registration closes June 20•Warm Up: August 22, registration closes August 15

Attention On-line GiversPlease don’t forget to update your online giving at http://www.crossingonline.org and click on the “Member’s Log-In” at the bottom right corner.

Promotion Weekend is Coming!It’s almost time for your child or student to move up in their class or small group at The Crossing Church. Promotion weekend is July 10-11. Go to crossingonline.org for further information.

ReverbReverb is looking forward to seeing you at our next Late Night Event. It will be held on June 19th in the Next Gen Student Center following the 7pm service. There will be amazing food and lots of fun, so come see us and bring a friend.

Volunteers NeededWe need volunteers to help with our 1st Wednesday services each month with our elementary aged children (kindergarten through 5th grade). If you love kids and want to be a part of Crossing Kids’ exciting 1st Wednesday service, please contact Kim Gore at kgore@crossingonline.org.

KP3 AcademyWe at The Crossing Church are intensely Kingdom focused, fervently Praying, compassionately loving People and relentlessly pursuing God’s Presence. KP3 Academy’s part of this vision is raising, training and empowering each new generation of leaders. KP3 Academy is 2 years that will challenge you mentally, emotionally, intellectually, physically and definitely spiritually! Enrollment is now open. For more information check out http://www.crossingonline.org/kp3.

Job Opportunities at The CrossingWe have two full-time job opportunities at The Crossing Church: Web Developer/Designer and Bookkeeper. Previous experience is required. Email resumes to icewing@crossingonline.org.

Saturday, June 12Sunday, June 13

THE VISIONPeople1 Timothy 2:1-6Luke 15:1-7 Lead Pastor: Greg Dumas

WELCOME TO THE CROSSING CHURCH

SCRIPTURE

1 Timothy 2:1-6 (NIV) 1 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone-- 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all men--the testimony given in its proper time.

Luke 15:1-7 (NIV)1 Now the tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to hear him. 2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” 3 Then Jesus told them this parable: 4 “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Does he not leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? 5 And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders 6 and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.’ 7 I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

• The term repentance means “to change your mind, heart, or attitude.”

• A connection of love and compassion is able to draw anyone to Christ.

• Personal and corporate faith abound in the context of a hope filled community.

• The church must see beyond social stigmas, races, classes and cultural barriers.

• The church must bring care, warmth and helping hands to a hurting world .

• The church must demonstrate the love and compassion of Christ by being His redemptive agent in the world.

• Radically changed lives (RTL’s) are the single most compelling statistic for the validity of God’s transforming love toward mankind.

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OBSERVATION

• Repentance and Salvation Romans 10:12-17; Matthew 13:44, 16:26

• Compassion Connection and a Loving Family Mark 2:17

• Demonstrating Love and Compassion James 1:2, 2:16

• Radically Changed Lives 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

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APPLICATION

OBSERVATION

Lord, thank you that you are The Father to the fatherless! Thank you that you love beyond what we can imagine-that you forgive, and that you do not count our sins against us. We are the church- your living and moving body on the earth. We take our rightful place as your divine agent in the world. We do care, and we are moving, loving and reaching out. I will use whatever means you have given me to join you in your redemptive work right here in Brandon and to the utter most parts of the world.

PRAYER

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LIFEGROUPS

Use the following as a resource for your LifeGroup to go deeper with this week’s

message. We hope this helps you as you “do life together”.

Opener:

This week the message was on the “People” segment of The Crossing’s Vision. We all

have favorite “people” in our lives. Take turns answering the following questions in two

categories—family and friends. Who are some of your favorite people? Why?

Digging Deeper:

The church is not a building; it is the “people.” If we are to be a “church” who

compassionately loves people, we must demonstrate (live out) compassion. A good

definition of compassion is: “The ability to recognize one’s need or suffering, coupled

with a strong desire to do something about it.” Consider the verse Pastor Greg taught

on this week: “Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes or daily food. If one of

you says to him, “Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about

his physical needs, what good is it? Discuss this verse and also read the parable of the

Good Samaritan found in Luke 10:25-37. Discuss what it means to be a church who

compassionately loves people. What are some examples of this at The Crossing?

Application:

You received a 24-Handout. This is the application. May it bless you as you use it within

your LifeGroup.