No Worship Service Sunday June 29, 2008

C.O.R.E. 2008 – Church Out-Reaching Extravaganza – On the weekend of June 28-29, The Crossover will join with five other churches in Coles County to make an impact on our community. Instead of meeting together to worship, we will spend the weekend, including Sunday morning, doing service projects.

Ways To Participate
1. Join our prayer service Sunday, June 22, 6PM.

2. Take a donation tag and purchase the listed item.

3. Sign up to give blood at East Harrison Street Church in Charleston on June 21 from 9AM-1PM or at Marshall Avenue Christian Church in Mattoon on June 24 from 2-6PM.

4. Register to participate in a few projects on the CORE Weekend (June 28-29). Remember, we will not have a worship service that Sunday morning. The church will be in the community!

5. Buy a T-Shirt for $10 to show our unity.

6. Sunday, June 29th, 5PM – all church worship service at Baker Gym in Charleston High School.

Excellent Event Opportunities
Catholic Charities, Deliver Food Boxes in Charleston, Yard Projects (especially Sunday), Habitat for Humanity Home Construction, Habitat for Humanity Building Remodel, Paint Mattoon Food Pantry, Car Connection (wash, detail, and check fluids), Douglas Rehab Worship (Sun 10-11:30AM) and Douglas Rehab Pet Parade (Sat 1-3)

What's Happening May 18, 2008

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE CROSSOVER?
Sunday, May 18th, 2008
5 Things - #3) Build Friendships Without Masks

"The most important one," answered Jesus, "is this: 'Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.' The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these." – Mark 12:29-31

CALENDAR
May 19 (Mon) - 7PM - Wingman Men’s Ministry – The Truth Project. All men are welcome.
May 21 (Wed) - 6:30PM - ROCK & RIOT Youth Groups
May 21 (Wed) - 7PM - Mattoon High School Baccalaureate
May 25 (Sun) - 11PM - Kids Church Teacher Meeting
May 25 (Sun) - 12PM - KidStuf Production Staff
May 25 (Sun) - 2PM - Nursing Home Worship at Douglas Nursing Home on West Dewitt
May 25 (Sun) - Collecting spare change & non-perishable food items for the Needs Team!
May 28 (Wed) - 6:30PM - Home Group @ Randy Myers’
May 28 (Wed) - 7PM - Home Group @ Bill and Jo Tomlin’s – NEW GROUP IN MATTOON!
May 31 (Sat) - 7:30AM - Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build (E & Locust in Charleston)
June 2 (Mon) - 6PM - Home Group @ Michelle Donnell’s

Need – Does anyone have a stove and/or refrigerator to give away?

Offering – We don’t “pass a plate” at The Crossover, but we do take an offering in the box by the door. All of our ministries are financed from this one source. We would appreciate your help.

C.O.R.E. 2008 – Church Out-Reaching Extravaganza – On the weekend of June 28-29, The Crossover will join with five other churches in Coles County to make an impact on our community. Instead of meeting together to worship, we will spend the weekend, including Sunday morning, doing service projects.

Ways To Participate

1. Join our prayer walk through the community on an evening to be announced.

2. Take a donation tag and purchase the listed item.

3. Sign up to give blood at East Harrison Street Church in Charleston on June 21 from 9AM-1PM or at Marshall Avenue Christian Church in Mattoon on June 24 from 2-6PM.

4. Register to participate in a few projects on the CORE Weekend (June 28-29). Remember, we will not have a worship service that Sunday morning. The church will be in the community!

5. Buy a T-Shirt for $10 to show our unity.

6. Join all the churches for a worship service in Charleston on Sunday evening of June 29th.

What's Happening April 13, 2008

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE CROSSOVER?
Sunday, April 13th, 2008
The Exodus - God and Evil

Then the LORD said to Moses, "Now you will see what I will do to Pharaoh: Because of my mighty hand he will let them go; because of my mighty hand he will drive them out of his country."
– Exodus 6:1

CALENDAR
April 14 (Mon) - 6PM - Home Group @ Michelle Donnell’s
April 14 (Mon) - 7PM - Wingman Men’s Ministry – The Truth Project. All men are welcome.
April 16 (Wed) - 6:30PM - ROCK & RIOT Youth Groups
April 22 (Tue) - 7PM - Home Group @ Marlyn Finley’s
April 23(Wed) - 6:30PM - Home Group @ Randy Myers’
April 27 (Sun) - 11PM - Kids Church Teacher Meeting
April 27 (Sun) - 12PM - KidStuf Production Staff
April 27 (Sun) - 2PM - Nursing Home Worship at Douglas Nursing Home on West Dewitt
April 27 (Sun) - Collecting spare change & non-perishable food items for the Needs Team!
May 3 (Sat) - TLC Rummage Sale
May 4 (Sun) - 12PM - Carry-In Lunch

Water Leak - The water leak is fixed. Thanks to Charlie Neff for overseeing the work. Several checks came in, and we will be able to pay this unexpected bill. Thanks to you and thanks be to God who cares for all our needs.

New Lights - Bill Tomlin and Jeff Gates put new lights in the Kid’s Church area. They give the room a much better appearance. Tell them thanks!

Offering – We don’t “pass a plate” at The Crossover, but we do take an offering in the box by the door. All of our ministries are financed from this one source. We would appreciate your help.

Refrigerator - Eric and Maria Boerngen have a used refrigerator if anyone could use it.

Kids Church/Nursery - We need a volunteer to be the lead teacher in Kids Church once a month. The material is provided, and we already have an adult assistant, as well as a teenage helper. We would also like to start offering Nursery on a weekly basis. If you are willing to help in the nursery once per month, let Pastor Brian know. Thanks!

Benefit Fundraiser - Landon Stuckey (grandson of John Pickering) has been diagnosed with T-Cell Lymphoma Cancer. Music provided by Higher Ground & Brad Brown & Friends at New Mercy Worship Center, 501 Lakeland, Mattoon. Saturday April 19 - 6PM. A love offering will be taken.

TLC SCHOLARSHIP: The Crossover is starting a scholarship this year for a TLC graduate to attend Lakeland College. We hope to collect $4000 by April. We currently have collected a little over $1500. If you would like to help financially, mark your financial gift for TLC Scholarship.

Habitat For Humanity Support Family - Habitat is looking for a family that would be willing to come alongside a new Habitat Home owner and help them through the decision processes and then support them for one year after they get a new home. Contact Pastor Brian if interested.

Sermons Online - You can now download past Crossover sermons online at www.thecrossover.org.

What's Happening March 30, 2008

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE CROSSOVER?
Sunday, March 30th 2008
Tough Questions

The first to present his case seems right, till another comes forward and questions him. – Proverbs 18:17

CALENDAR
March 30 (Sun) - 11PM - KidStuf Production Staff & Kids Church Teacher Meeting
March 30 (Sun) - 2PM - Nursing Home Worship at Douglas Nursing Home on West Dewitt
March 30 (Sun) - Collecting spare change & non-perishable food items for the Needs Team!
March 31 (Mon) - 7PM - Wingman Men’s Ministry – The Truth Project. All men are welcome.
April 2 (Wed) - 6:30PM - ROCK & RIOT Youth Groups
April 6 (Sun) - 12PM - Carry-In Lunch
April 8 (Tue) - 7PM - Home Group @ Marlyn Finley’s
April 9(Wed) - 6:30PM - Home Group @ Randy Myers’
April 14 (Mon) - 6PM - Home Group @ Michelle Donnell’s
May 3 (Sat) - TLC Rummage Sale

Sermons Online - You can now download past Crossover sermons online at www.thecrossover.org.

Offering – We don’t “pass a plate” at The Crossover, but we do take an offering in the box by the door. All of our ministries are financed from this one source. We would appreciate your help.

Kids Church/Nursery - We need a volunteer to be the lead teacher in Kids Church once a month. The material is provided, and we already have an adult assistant, as well as a teenage helper. We would also like to start offering Nursery on a weekly basis. If you are willing to help in the nursery once per month, let Pastor Brian know. Thanks!

Paint Stage and PVC Pipe - If anyone is interested in painting the stage and/or the exposed PVC pipe on the KidStuf stage curtains, talk to Pastor Brian.

The Church Has Left the Building – In late June, we will join a few other churches, including First Assembly of God and Salisbury, in making an impact on our community over one weekend. We are looking at doing some car care at West Park Plaza and East Rudy. Some house clean-up as per the city's nuisance overseer, some grocery bag packing, some windshield cleaning at service stations, Aluminum can collection, and a blood drive likely the Sunday before. If you would be interested in helping to plan some of these events, please let Pastor Brian know.

TLC SCHOLARSHIP: The Crossover is starting a scholarship this year for a TLC graduate to attend Lakeland College. We hope to collect $4000 by April. We currently have collected a little over $1500. If you would like to help financially, mark your financial gift for TLC Scholarship.

Habitat For Humanity Support Family - Habitat is looking for a family that would be willing to come alongside a new Habitat Home owner and help them through the decision processes and then support them for one year after they get a new home. Contact Pastor Brian if interested.

Upcoming Haiti Trips: Trips can handle up to eight people. July 14-21 trip has 4 open spots. We are planning on scheduling a “Crossover” trip in the fall. If you are interested, let Pastor Brian or Michelle Donnell know.

Free Home Repair: Next summer, June 22-28, 2008, a Christian youth workcamp is coming to Mattoon and will repair homes at no cost to the owner. If you own your own home or know someone who does and need repairs, please fill out an application on the back table.

Easter Sunday

Join us Easter Sunday at 10AM for Worship
Come early at 9AM for a free family photo
Easter Prizes for the Kids
Kids Church and Nursery Available

What's Happening February 24, 2008

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE CROSSOVER?
Sunday, February 24th, 2008
Forgiving Abuse

But God sent me ahead of you to preserve for you a remnant on earth and to save your lives by a great deliverance. "So then, it was not you who sent me here, but God. He made me father to Pharaoh, lord of his entire household and ruler of all Egypt. – Genesis 45:7-8

CALENDAR
February 24 (Sun) - 12PM - KidStuf Production Staff Meeting
February 24 (Sun) - 2PM - Nursing Home Worship at Douglas Nursing Home on West Dewitt
February 24 (Sun) - Collecting spare change & non-perishable food items for the Needs Team!
February 25 (Mon) - 7PM - Wingman Men’s Ministry – The Truth Project. All men are welcome.
February 26 (Tue) - 7PM - Home Group @ Marlyn Finley’s
February 27 (Wed) - 6:30PM - ROCK & RIOT Youth Groups
February 27 (Wed) - 6:30PM - Home Group @ Randy Myers’
March 2 (Sun) - 7-9AM - TLC Scholarship Fundraising Breakfast
March 8 (Sat) – TLC Scholarship Rummage Sale
March 10 (Mon) - 6PM - Home Group @ Michelle Donnell’s

Breakfast – On Sunday, March 2, we will have a fundraising breakfast from 7-9AM before church. If you would like to donate pancake mix or sausage, if you have a griddle we can borrow, or if you would like to help cook, see Randy Myers.

Rummage Sale - On Saturday, March 8, we will have a rummage sale at The Crossover. We ask that 10% of your profits be given to TLC Scholarship fund. Please talk with Danelle Miller if you would like to participate. The youth will also be selling baked goods and crafts.

The Church Has Left the Building – In late June, we will join a few other churches, including First Assembly of God and Salisbury, in making an impact on our community over one weekend. We are looking at doing some car care at West Park Plaza and East Rudy. Some house clean-up as per the city's nuisance overseer, some grocery bag packing, some windshield cleaning at service stations, Aluminum can collection, and a blood drive likely the Sunday before. If you would be interested in helping to plan some of these events, please let Pastor Brian know.

Upcoming Haiti Trips: Trips can handle up to eight people. March and May are full. July 14-21 trip has 4 open spots. We are planning on scheduling a “Crossover” trip in the fall. If you are interested, let Pastor Brian or Michelle Donnell know.

What's Happening February 3, 2008

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE CROSSOVER?
Sunday, February 3rd, 2008

For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. – Romans 8:38-39

CALENDAR
February 3 (Sun) - 12PM - Potluck Lunch (We’ll supply the drinks and tableware)
February 4 (Mon) - 6PM - Home Group @ Michelle Donnell’s
February 4 (Mon) - 7PM - Wingman Men’s Ministry – The Truth Project. All men are welcome.
February 6 (Wed) - 6:30PM - ROCK & RIOT Youth Groups - 4th to 12th Grades
February 9 (Sat) – 10AM-Noon – Children’s Worker Training @ 1st Assembly of God
February 10 (Sun) - 6PM - TLC Scholarship Meeting
February 12 (Tue) - 7PM - Home Group @ Marlyn Finley’s
February 13 (Wed) - 6:30PM - Home Group @ Randy Myers’
February 22 & 23 (Fri-Sat) – The Difference a Father Makes – Salisbury Church
February 24 (Sun) - 12PM (Over lunch) - KidStuf Production Staff Meeting
February 24 (Sun) - 5PM - Kid’s Church Staff Meeting
February 24 (Sun) - 2PM - Nursing Home Worship at Douglas Nursing Home on West Dewitt
February 24 (Sun) - Collecting spare change & non-perishable food items for the Needs Team!

The Difference a Father Makes
The speaker is Ed Tandy McGlasson, author of the book The Difference a Father Makes. Ed is a former NFL player and is pastor of the Stadium Vineyard Church in Anaheim, CA.

Ed will not only speak on Friday night and Saturday morning for our conference, but there will be an additional service on Sunday afternoon for fathers and children, and mentors and their kids. This is a very unique weekend. Make plans to attend and please seek God on who you should invite. Put a special emphasis on young men (any men actually) who have not had the advantage of Godly fathering. All men need to hear this message.

TLC Teacher Lunch (Rescheduled) – We would like to collect some cash to buy lunch for the teachers at Humboldt TLC on February 15. Please see Randy Myers to make a donation or to help.

Upcoming Haiti Trips: Trips can handle up to eight people.
March 11-18 trip currently has 3 open spots.
May 26-June 2 trip has 6 open spots.
July 14-21 trip has 4 open spots.

Expansion of Wednesday Night Youth Group – Starts in February.
It is being considered to expand our younger youth group (4th-7th grade) into two youth groups (K-3rd) and (4th-7th). We have a willing teacher but we need two more helpers. These are really great groups and it would be a blessing to you to participate.

Free Home Repair: Next summer, June 22-28, 2008, a Christian youth workcamp is coming to Mattoon and will repair homes at no cost to the owner. If you own your own home or know someone who does and need repairs, please fill out an application on the back table.

Help Needed at PADs (Homeless Shelter) – With the weather getting colder, it would be nice to leave our doors open past 8 am. In order to do this we will need some volunteer workers to work from 8 to 10 am on really cold mornings. Please call 234-7237.

Church Directory: http://www.flikr.com/photos/xochurch/, choose category “Faces”

Follow-Up
Steve and Nellie Hughes have volunteered to follow-up and send out announcements to on people who miss a Sunday. They are a wonderful caring couple.

What's Happening At The Crossover, December 30, 2007

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE CROSSOVER?
Sunday, December 30th, 2007

Wisdom calls aloud in the street, she raises her voice in the public squares; at the head of the noisy streets she cries out, in the gateways of the city she makes her speech: – Proverbs 1:20-21

CALENDAR
January 4 (Fri) - 8:30AM - New Life for Haiti Planning @ Common Grounds
January 6 (Sun) - 6PM - TLC Scholarship Meeting
January 7 (Mon) - 7PM - Wingman Men’s Ministry – The Truth Project. All men are welcome.
January 9 (Wed) - 6:30PM - ROCK & RIOT Youth Groups - 4th to 12th Grades
January 12 (Sat) – 6PM - New Life for Haiti Banquet at Walkway
January 27 (Sun) - 2PM - Nursing Home Worship at Douglas Nursing Home on West Dewitt
January 27 (Sun) - 12PM (Over lunch) - KidStuf Production Staff Meeting
January 27 (Sun) - 5PM - Kid’s Church Staff Meeting

Monthly Classic section of the Bible and a Difficult Subject.
January - Blind Obedience – Where Does God Want Me to Go? – Genesis 12-22 – Abraham
February – Forgiving Abuse – Is It Possible To Forgive Such Pain? – Genesis 37-50 – Joseph

Weekly Prayer & Scripture Guides – Start each day with a theme related challenge about your relationship with God, your relationship with people, how you can serve locally, or how you can serve globally. These guides will prepare you for the Home Group.

Monthly Potluck Dinner following the first service – If someone would be interested in being charge of drinks and table setup, let Pastor Brian know.

Monthly Major Community Event
January 12 (Sat) - New Life for Haiti Banquet
February 22-23 (Fri-Sat) – Wingman Conference - The Difference a Father Makes
March 23 (Sun) – Easter
April – Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build

Twice Monthly Home Groups – Home groups will discuss the monthly Scripture and topic, and also uplift each other in prayer. Home group leaders are Randy Myers, Marlyn Finley, and Michelle Donnell. Dates and times will be announced.

KidStuf Returns
KidStuf is hilarious production that follows the morning service and adds to what the children learn during Kid’s Church. It consists of a funny skit, high energy music, a video clip, and much more.

Expansion of Wednesday Night Youth Group
It is being considered to expand our younger youth group (4th-7th grade) into two youth groups (K-3rd) and (4th-7th). We have a willing teacher but we need two more helpers. These are really great groups and it would be a blessing to you to participate.

Follow-Up
Steve and Nellie Hughes have volunteered to follow-up and send out announcements to on people who miss a Sunday. They are a wonderful caring couple.

January 12 (Sat) - 6PM - New Life For Haiti Banquet at The Walkway here in Mattoon. This is a tremendous event! All the money raised will go toward building projects in Marfranc, Haiti. There will be a wonderful catered meal, an outstanding presentation concerning this ministry, and the Amy White band will play from 9-11PM. Please register online at www.newlifeforhaiti.org. There is no cost to attend but gracious donations are encouraged.

Banquet Setup – If you would be willing to help setup for the New Life for Haiti Banquet at noon on January 12, let Michelle Donnell or Jo Tomlin know.

Church Canceled

Due to the weather, The Crossover Church is canceling services today. Stay Warm.

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE CROSSOVER?

Sunday, December 9th, 2007

God Can!!

But the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus.– Luke 1:30-31

Important Changes – Please Take Note
KidStuf is taking a break during December. We hope to restart in January.

December 19 (Wed) - 6:30PM - Caroling followed by Hot Chocolate

December 23 (Sun) - 6PM - Christmas Evening Service

December 30 (Sun) - 10AM – Tough Questions – Fill out a card with a tough question, and Pastor Brian will use the questions to preach the last Sunday morning in 2007.

Starting in January, we will start a new program in our church that will introduce important preaching themes, encourage reading of critical Bible passages, individual and group prayer, and gathering twice a month in home groups. The hope is to build community friendships and to disciple people in following Jesus Christ.

January 12 (Sat) - 6PM - New Life For Haiti Banquet at The Walkway here in Mattoon. This is a tremendous event! All the money raised will go toward building projects in Marfranc, Haiti. There will be a wonderful catered meal, an outstanding presentation concerning this ministry, and the Amy White band will play from 9-11PM. Please register online at www.newlifeforhaiti.org. There is no cost to attend but gracious donations are encouraged.

To make the New Life for Haiti Banquet an incredible event, we are giving away a TV. We would like to offset this cost with gifts toward the purchase. If you are willing, place a donation in the wicker basket on the back table.

December 10 (Mon) - 7PM - Wingman Men studying Sacred Marriage – All men are welcome.
December 12 (Wed) - 6:30PM - ROCK & RIOT Youth Groups - 4th to 12th Grades
December 14 (Fri) - 8:30AM - New Life for Haiti Planning @ Common Grounds
December 15 (Sat) – The Salvation Army has designated December 15th Local Church Day. You can ring for as long or as short a time as you like in 1 hour increments.
December 23 (Sun) - 2PM - Nursing Home Worship at Douglas Nursing Home on West Dewitt
December 30 (Sun) - 12PM (Over lunch) - KidStuf Production Staff Meeting
December 30 (Sun) - 5PM - Kid’s Church Staff Meeting

Salvation Army has 36 angels left that have not even made it on the tree yet. Would any of you be willing to help a child in need this Christmas? Tricia Kay Coffey, 217-234-3915

What's Happening At The Crossover, November 25, 2007

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE CROSSOVER?
Sunday, November 25th, 2007

God Can!!

The LORD said to Gideon, "With the three hundred men that lapped I will save you and give the Midianites into your hands. Let all the other men go, each to his own place." – Judges 7:7

Loving God

“Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.” – Deuteronomy 6:5

November 25 (Sun) - 6PM - Decorate the church for Christmas!!
November 28 (Wed) - 6:30PM - ROCK & RIOT Youth Groups - 4th to 12th Grades
December 30 (Sun) - 10AM – Tough Questions – Fill out a card with a tough question, and Pastor Brian will use the questions to preach the last Sunday morning in 2007.

Loving People

'Love your neighbor as yourself.' – Matthew 22:39

November 26 (Mon) - 7PM - Wingman Men studying Sacred Marriage

CHURCH DIRECTORY: http://www.flikr.com/photos/xochurch/, choose category “Faces”

Serving Globally

I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you." – Genesis 12:3

November 30 (Fri) - 8:30AM - New Life for Haiti Planning @ Common Grounds

Serving Locally

"The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.' – Matthew 25:40

November 25 (Sun) - Collecting spare change & non-perishable food items for the Needs Team!
November 25 (Sun) - 2PM - Nursing Home Worship at Douglas Nursing Home on West Dewitt

NURSING HOME WORSHIP: On the 1st and 4th Sundays at 2PM, The Crossover is providing a worship service at Douglas Nursing Home, west on Dewitt, across from the Southern Baptist Church. If you would be willing to help, let Tom Schuck or Brian Miller know. We need people who can smile and shake hands. That makes all the difference for the residents.

BELL RINGERS: The Salvation Army is looking for volunteer bell ringers from the local churches for Saturday December 15. They have designated that Local Church Day. You can ring for as long or as short a time as you like in 1 hour increments. They welcome musicians and singers as well. If you are interested in ringing please see Pastor Brian.

TLC SCHOLARSHIP: The Crossover is starting a scholarship this year for a TLC graduate to attend Lakeland College. We hope to collect $4000 by April. We currently have collected a little over $1500. If you would like to help financially, mark your financial gift for TLC Scholarship.

FREE HOME REPAIR: Next summer, June 22-28, 2008, a Christian youth workcamp is coming to Mattoon and will repair homes at no cost to the owner. If you own your own home or know someone who does and need repairs, please fill out an application on the back table.

Leadership

Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. – Hebrews 13:7

November 25 (Sun) - 12PM (Over lunch) - KidStuf Production Staff Meeting
November 25 (Sun) - 5PM - Kid’s Church Staff Meeting
November 26 (Mon) - 6:30PM - Church Mutual Insurance Agent

What's Happening At The Crossover, November 11, 2007

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE CROSSOVER?
Sunday, November 11th, 2007
Veteran's Day!!
70 Days of Vision - A New Way of Looking At Life
Week # 10 - Your Power of God Determines Your Attitude

I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength.- Philippians 4:12-13

Congratulations!!
Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. – Romans 12:15

Phil & Sylvia Curtiss are the proud parents of a new little girl – Cashmiere Jane Lynn, 7 pounds 1 oz, 19 ½" long. All are doing well.

Loving God
"Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength." – Deuteronomy 6:5

November 14 (Wed) - 6:30PM - ROCK & RIOT Youth Groups - 4th to 12th Grades
November 16 (Fri) - 7PM - Friday Night Worship
November 18 (Sun) - 6PM - Community Thanksgiving Service @ Central Community Church. Pastor Brian will be the featured speaker.

Loving People
'Love your neighbor as yourself.' – Matthew 22:39

November 12 (Mon) - 7PM - Wingman Men studying Sacred Marriage
CHURCH DIRECTORY: At http://www.flikr.com/photos/xochurch/, you will see a category called "Faces" that has several people from The Crossover pictured. We would like to add more pictures.

Serving Globally
I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you." – Genesis 12:3

November 2 (Fri) - 8:30AM - New Life for Haiti Planning @ Common Grounds
November 11-19 - Second Haiti Mission Trip with Michelle Donnell

NEW LIFE FOR HAITI PLANNING MEETING: We need to raise some money to purchase a door prize for our banquet on January 12. Our hope is to have a really nice banquet and raise a lot of money! If you would donate some each month, we can reach our goal for the door prize.

Serving Locally
"The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.' – Matthew 25:40

November 25 (Sun) - Collecting spare change & non-perishable food items for the Needs Team!
November 25 (Sun) - 2PM - Nursing Home Worship at Douglas Nursing Home on West Dewitt

THANKSGIVING BASKETS: Kids Church is collecting nonperishable food items to put into Thanksgiving baskets that will be given away to needy families. Donations are also being accepted to help with the purchase of turkeys. If you know of a family that is in need of a food basket please let Danelle or Melissa know.

BELL RINGERS: The Salvation Army is looking for volunteer bell ringers from the local churches for Saturday December 15. They have designated that Local Church Day. You can ring for as long or as short a time as you like in 1 hour increments. They welcome musicians and singers as well. If you are interested in ringing please see Pastor Brian.

TLC SCHOLARSHIP: The Crossover is starting a scholarship this year for a TLC graduate to attend Lakeland College. We hope to collect $4000 by April. We currently have collected a little over $1500.

NURSING HOME WORSHIP: On the 1st and 4th Sundays at 2PM, The Crossover is providing a worship service at Douglas Nursing Home, west on Dewitt, across from the Southern Baptist Church. If you would be willing to help, let Tom Schuck or Brian Miller know. We need people who can smile and shake hands. That makes all the difference for the residents.

FREE HOME REPAIR: Next summer, June 22-28, 2008, a Christian youth workcamp is coming to Mattoon and will repair homes at no cost to the owner. If you own your own home or know someone who does and need repairs, please fill out an application on the back table.

Leadership
Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. – Hebrews 13:7

November 25 (Sun) - 12PM (Over lunch) - Kid's Church Staff Meeting
November 25 (Sun) - 5PM - Kid's Church Staff Meeting

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE CROSSOVER?

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE CROSSOVER?
Sunday, November 4th, 2007
70 Days of Vision - A New Way of Looking At Life
Week # 9 - Your Giftedness Determines Your Involvement

Each person is given something to do that shows who God is: Everyone gets in on it, everyone benefits. All kinds of things are handed out by the Spirit, and to all kinds of people! The variety is wonderful. - 1 Corinthians 12:7 (The Message)

Connecting with God
“Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.” – Deuteronomy 6:5

November 7 (Wed) - 6:30PM - ROCK & RIOT Youth Groups - 4th to 12th Grades
November 9 (Fri) - 7PM - Friday Night Worship

FRIDAY WORSHIP: We are starting a Friday night group that will worship, pray, and enjoy being together. Talk with Pastor Brian or Tom Schuck if you are interested.

November 18 (Sun) - 6PM - Community Thanksgiving Service @ Central Community Church

COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE: Pastor Brian will be the featured speaker.

Connecting with People
'Love your neighbor as yourself.' – Matthew 22:39

November 5 (Mon) - 7PM - Wingman Men studying Sacred Marriage

CHURCH DIRECTORY: At http://www.flikr.com/photos/xochurch/, you will see a category called “Faces” that has several people from The Crossover pictured. We would like to add more pictures.

Connecting Locally
"The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.' – Matthew 25:40

November 4 (Sun) - 7PM - TLC Scholarship Planning Meeting (Anyone interested please attend)

TLC SCHOLARSHIP: The Crossover would like to start a scholarship this year for a TLC graduate to attend Lakeland College.

November 25 (Sun) - Collecting spare change & non-perishable food items for the Needs Team!

November 25 (Sun) - 2PM - Nursing Home Worship at Douglas Nursing Home on West Dewitt

NURSING HOME WORSHIP: On the 1st and 4th Sundays at 2PM, The Crossover is providing a worship service at Douglas Nursing Home, west on Dewitt, across from the Southern Baptist Church. If you would be willing to help, let Tom Schuck or Brian Miller know. We need people who can smile and shake hands. That makes all the difference for the residents.

FREE HOME REPAIR: Next summer, June 22-28, 2008, a Christian youth workcamp is coming to Mattoon and will repair homes at no cost to the owner. If you own your own home or know someone who does and need repairs, please fill out an application on the back table.

Connecting Globally
I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you." – Genesis 12:3

November 2 (Fri) - 8:30AM - New Life for Haiti Planning @ Common Grounds
November 11-19 - Second Haiti Mission Trip with Michelle Donnell

NEW LIFE FOR HAITI PLANNING MEETING: We need to raise some money to purchase a door prize for our banquet on January 12. Our hope is to have a really nice banquet and raise a lot of money! If you would donate some each month, we can reach our goal for the door prize.

Leadership
Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. – Hebrews 13:7

November 4 (Sun) - 5PM - Finance and Vision Team Meeting
November 25 (Sun) - 5PM - KidStuf Production Staff Meeting
November 25 (Sun) - 6PM - Kid’s Church Staff Meeting

What's Happening At The Crossover, October 28, 2007

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE CROSSOVER?
Sunday, October 28th, 2007

70 Days of Vision - A New Way of Looking At Life
Week # 8 - Your Pastor Determines Your Potential

October 28 (Sun) Collecting spare change & non-perishable food items for the Needs Team!
October 28 (Sun) - 2PM - Nursing Home Worship at Douglas Nursing Home on West Dewitt
October 28 (Sun) - 5PM - KidStuf Production Staff Meeting
October 28 (Sun) - 6PM - Kid’s Church Staff Meeting
October 29 (Mon) - 7PM - Wingman Men studying Sacred Marriage
October 31 (Wed) - ROCK & RIOT Youth Groups CANCELED
November 7 (Wed) - 6:30PM - ROCK & RIOT Youth Groups - 4th to 12th Grades
November 2 (Fri) - 8:30AM - New Life for Haiti Planning @ Common Grounds
November 2 (Fri) - 7-9PM - Friday Night Worship
November 4 (Sun) - 5PM - Finance and Vision Team Meeting
November 4 (Sun) - 7PM - TLC Scholarship Meeting
November 11-19 - Second Haiti Mission Trip with Michelle Donnell
November 18 (Sun) - 6PM - Community Thanksgiving Service @ Central Community Church

CONNECTIONS

FREE HOME REPAIR: Next summer, June 22-28, 2008, a Christian youth workcamp is coming to Mattoon and will repair homes at no cost to the owner. If you own your own home or know someone who does and need repairs, please fill out an application on the back table.

COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE: On November 18 at 6 pm at Central Community Church, Pastor Brian will be speaking at the annual community Thanksgiving Service.

TLC SCHOLARSHIP: The Crossover would like to start a scholarship this year for a TLC graduate to attend Lakeland College. A planning meeting is scheduled for Sunday, November 4 @ 7PM.

NEW LIFE FOR HAITI PLANNING MEETING: Every Friday in October, we will meet at Common Grounds at 8:30AM to plan the New Life for Haiti Banquet on January 12, 2008 at the Walkway in Mattoon. If you cannot attend these meetings, but would like to help, let Michelle Donnell know.

FRIDAY WORSHIP: We are starting a Friday night group that will worship, pray, and enjoy being together. This isn’t a replacement to Sunday morning, but an additional opportunity. Talk with Pastor Brian or Tom Schuck if you are interested.

NURSING HOME WORSHIP: On the 1st and 4th Sundays at 2PM, The Crossover is providing a worship service at Douglas Nursing Home, west on Dewitt, across from the Southern Baptist Church. If you would be willing to help, let Tom Schuck or Brian Miller know. We need people who can smile and shake hands. That makes all the difference for the residents.

As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. - Ephesians 4:1

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE CROSSOVER?

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE CROSSOVER?
Sunday, September 9th, 2007

70 Days of Vision - A New Way of Looking At Life
Week # 1 - Your Purpose Determines Your Mission

September 9 - (Sun) - 5PM - Annual Congregational Meeting
September 10 (Mon) - 7PM - Wingman Men’s Ministry – See Gary Stephen for details
September 12 (Wed) - 6:30PM - ROCK & RIOT Youth Groups - 4th to 12th Grades
September 23-October 1 - First Haiti Mission Trip – Brian Miller & Jeff Gates
September 23 (Sun) Collecting spare change & non-perishable food items for the Needs Team!
September 23 (Sun) - 2PM - Nursing Home Worship Service
September 30 (Sun) - 5PM - KidStuf Production Staff Meeting
September 30 (Sun) - 6PM - Kid’s Church Staff Meeting
October 1 (Mon) - 7PM - Wingman Men begin studying Sacred Marriage
October 13 (Sat) ROCK & RIOT Youth Groups Six Flags Trip
October 13 (Sat) - 6:30PM - 2nd Saturday Concert
November 11-19 - Second Haiti Mission Trip with Michelle Donnell

CONNECTIONS

70 DAYS OF VISION SMALL GROUPS: During this 10 week period, we hope your life is changed. One essential element is that you meet together with others to discuss it. We will have at least two or three small groups. One will be in Charleston. Please sign up to be in a small group, and we will let you know the details.

ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING: Sunday, September 9th @ 5PM, we will gather for our annual congregational meeting. Pastor Brian will lay out the vision for the next year and a vote will be taken on refinancing the facility. Our three year loan is due, but we have good opportunities to refinance.

KID’S CHURCH: Kid’s Church is at the same time as our Worship Service. KidStuf follows at 11AM. At this time, we can not staff the nursery and Kid’s Church, and since we have a lot more kids in the age range for Kid’s Church, we won’t have nursery until we are able to staff it with new volunteers.

WINGMAN MEN’S GROUP MARRIAGE STUDY: Gary Stephen will start a 6 week study of the book Sacred Marriage beginning with the first Monday in October. Let him know if you have any input or interest. This is a very challenging book. Many consider it to be the best book ever written on the subject of Christian marriage. Every man should study this book with other men. Even if you consider it too late to save your marriage, or if you've already been through divorce, this man's insights will help you understand how to get it right if you marry again. Regardless of the current condition of your marriage, plan on coming starting Monday, October 1st.

HAITI MISSION TRIP: If you are interested in going to Haiti on a mission trip in November, please talk with Pastor Brian or Michelle Donnell.

FRIDAY WORSHIP: We are considering starting a Friday night group that will worship, pray, and enjoy being together. This isn’t a replacement to Sunday morning, but an additional opportunity. Talk with Pastor Brian or Tom Schuck if you are interested.

What's Happening At The Crossover, August 26, 2007

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE CROSSOVER?
Sunday, August 26, 2007

The Summer of Love!!

Goal: For every person in the church to have dinner in Pastor Brian’s home.
Goal: For every person in the church to attend at least one event in a leader’s home.
Goal: For every person in the church to begin to align themselves with the Holy Spirit.

August 26 (Sun) Collecting spare change & non-perishable food items for the Needs Team!
August 26 (Sun) - 2PM - Nursing Home Worship Service
August 26 (Sun) - 5PM - KidStuf Production Staff Meeting
August 26 (Sun) - 6PM - Kid’s Church Staff Meeting
August 27 (Mon) - 7PM - Wingman Men’s Ministry – See Gary Stephen for details
August 29 (Wed) - 6:30PM - ROCK & RIOT Youth Groups - 4th to 12th Grades
September 1 (Sat) - 8:30-11:30AM - Spruce up our facility
September 8 (Sat) - 8:30-11:30AM - Spruce up our facility
September 8 (Sat) - 6:30PM - 2nd Saturday Concert
September 9 - (Sun) - 5PM - Annual Congregational Meeting
September 23-October 1 - First Haiti Mission Trip – Brian Miller & Jeff Gates
October 13 (Sat) ROCK & RIOT Youth Groups Six Flags Trip
November 11-19 - Second Haiti Mission Trip with Michelle Donnell

CONNECTIONS

SPRUCE UP THE FACILITY: There are several projects. See the provided list and let us know if you can help.

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY: If you are intereseted in Financial Peace classes, see Marlyn Finley as soon as possible.

KID’S CHURCH: Starting in September, we will have a Kid’s Church at the same time as our Worship Service. KidStuf will still follow at 11AM. We have five adults willing to help once a month with Kid’s Church. We really need three more. At this time, we can not staff the nursery and Kid’s Church, and since we have a lot more kids in the age range for Kid’s Church, we won’t have nursery until we are able to staff it with new volunteers.

HAITI MISSION TRIP: The first work team will start building the school in Marfranc, the Haitian village that has become the center of our focus-area September 23-October 1. The second team will work November 11-19. Team members will meet in Miami that Sunday evening, then fly into Haiti on Monday (and back home on the following Monday). You need a passport, which can a couple of months to get, and you need some vaccinations. Application can be made online at www.newlifeforhaiti.org.

ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING: Sunday, September 9th @ 5PM, we will gather for our annual congregational meeting. Pastor Brian will lay out the vision for the next year and a vote will be taken on refinancing the facility. Our three year loan is due, but we have good opportunities to refinance.

What's Happening At The Crossover, August 19, 2007

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE CROSSOVER?
Sunday, August 19, 2007

The Summer of Love!!

Goal: For every person in the church to have dinner in Pastor Brian’s home.
Goal: For every person in the church to attend at least one event in a leader’s home.
Goal: For every person in the church to begin to align themselves with the Holy Spirit.

August 20 (Mon) - 6:30PM - Meet Our Missionaries to Haiti - Steve and Jolene Moore
August 22 (Wed) - 6:30PM - ROCK & RIOT Youth Groups - 4th to 12th Grades
August 23 (Thu) - 7PM - Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University – See Marlyn Finley for details.
August 25 (Sat) - 6PM - Sign up for dinner at the Millers
August 26 (Sun) Collecting spare change & non-perishable food items for the Needs Team!
August 26 (Sun) - 2PM - Nursing Home Worship Service
August 26 (Sun) - 5PM - KidStuf Production Meeting
August 27 (Mon) - 7PM - Wingman Men’s Ministry – See Gary Stephen for details
September 1 (Sat) - 8:30-11:30AM - Spruce up our facility
September 8 (Sat) - 8:30-11:30AM - Spruce up our facility
September 8 (Sat) - 6:30PM - 2nd Saturday Concert
September 9 - 5PM - Annual Congregational Meeting
September 9 - 5PM - Annual Congregational Meeting
September 23-October 1 - First Haiti Mission Trip
October 12 (Fri) 6PM - New Life for Haiti Banquet at Walkway in Mattoon
October 13 (Sat) ROCK & RIOT Youth Groups Six Flags Trip
November 11-19 - Second Haiti Mission Trip with Michelle Donnell

CONNECTIONS

BAPTISM: Due to timing issues, we have postponed this event.

MEET OUR MISSIONARIES TO HAITI: On Monday, August 20th @ 6:30PM, Steve and Jolene Moore will be in Mattoon at The Crossover. Steve and Jolene have been missionaries in Haiti for over ten years, and now work for New Life for Haiti, our organization. They will be hosting our trips and coordinating our work effort. They are a gracious and interesting couple. Please mark your calendars and come meet them.

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY: Thursday, August 23, Marlyn Finley will have an orientation meeting for this fantastic 13 week class on how to get your personal finances under control.

DINNER @ BRIAN AND DANELLE’S HOUSE: If you haven’t signed up yet, sign up for dinner at the Millers for Saturday, August 25 (Pork Chops).

HAITI MISSION TRIP: The first work team will start building the school in Marfranc, the Haitian village that has become the center of our focus-area September 23-October 1. The second team will work November 11-19. Team members will meet in Miami that Sunday evening, then fly into Haiti on Monday (and back home on the following Monday). You need a passport, which can a couple of months to get, and you need some vaccinations. Application can be made online at www.newlifeforhaiti.org.

PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES

The Crossover is gaining momentum. God has stirred something up. People are visiting. People are getting involved. Pray the momentum will only build. Pray for healing in the sore areas. Pray for people to take a step with Jesus. Look for people you can love and accept. Give them a call. Send them a note. God is speaking to you as well during prayer. God may bring a ministry to your mind. Make yourself available to this ministry.

Starting in September, we will begin a wonderful time of focus as we begin 70 Days of Vision - a new way to look at life. Pray that God will use this time to establish The Crossover as a vital, healthy church.

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE CROSSOVER?

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE CROSSOVER?
Sunday, August 12, 2007

The Summer of Love!!

Goal: For every person in the church to have dinner in Pastor Brian’s home.
Goal: For every person in the church to attend at least one event in a leader’s home.
Goal: For every person in the church to begin to align themselves with the Holy Spirit.

August 13 (Mon) 7PM - Wingman Men’s Ministry – See Gary Stephen for details
August 15 (Wed) 6:30PM - ROCK & RIOT Youth Groups - 4th to 12th Grades
August 19 (Sun) 4:00PM - Baptism @ Sullivan Beach, a few miles south of Sullivan on 32.
August 20 (Mon) 6:30PM - Meet Our Missionaries to Haiti - Steve and Jolene Moore
August 26 (Sun) Collecting spare change & non-perishable food items for the Needs Team!
August 26 (Sun) 6PM - KidStuf Production Meeting
September 23-October 1 - First Haiti Mission Trip
October 12 (Fri) 6PM - New Life for Haiti Banquet at Walkway in Mattoon
October 13 (Sat) ROCK & RIOT Youth Groups Six Flags Trip
November 11-19 - Second Haiti Mission Trip with Michelle Donnell

CONNECTIONS

BAPTISM: If you are interested in baptism, please talk with Pastor Brian. The baptism will take place at Sullivan Beach at 4PM on Sunday, August 19th. A carry-in dinner at the Sullivan Beach pavilion will follow. We would like everyone to come and witness this landmark event.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES: If your Middle School student needs school supplies, you can get them free at the Salvation Army. No questions will be asked about income level if you tell them The Crossover sent you.

MEET OUR MISSIONARIES TO HAITI: On Monday, August 20th @ 6:30PM, Steve and Jolene Moore will be in Mattoon at The Crossover. Steve and Jolene have been missionaries in Haiti for over ten years, and now work for New Life for Haiti, our organization. They will be hosting our trips and coordinating our work effort. They are a gracious and interesting couple. Please mark your calendars and come meet them.

DINNER @ BRIAN AND DANELLE’S HOUSE: If you haven’t signed up yet, sign up for dinner at the Millers for Saturday, August 25 (Pork Chops).

HAITI MISSION TRIP: The first work team will start building the school in Marfranc, the Haitian village that has become the center of our focus-area September 23-October 1. The second team will work November 11-19. Team members will meet in Miami that Sunday evening, then fly into Haiti on Monday (and back home on the following Monday). You need a passport, which can a couple of months to get, and you need some vaccinations. Application can be made online at www.newlifeforhaiti.org.

What's Happening at The Crossover, Sunday, July 29, 2007

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE CROSSOVER?
Sunday, July 29, 2007

The Summer of Love!!

Goal: For every person in the church to have dinner in Pastor Brian’s home.
Goal: For every person in the church to attend at least one event in a leader’s home.
Goal: For every person in the church to begin to align themselves with the Holy Spirit.

July 29 (Sun) 6PM - KidStuf Production Meeting
July 30 (Mon) 7PM - Wingman Men’s Ministry – See Gary Stephen for details
August 1 (Wed) 6:30PM - ROCK & RIOT Youth Groups - 4th to 12th Grades
August 11 (Sat) ROCK & RIOT Youth Groups Six Flags Trip
August 19 (Sun) 4:00PM - Baptism @ Sullivan Beach, a few miles south of Sullivan.
August 20 (Mon) 6:30PM - Meet Our Missionaries to Haiti - Steve and Jolene Moore
August 26 (Sun) Collecting spare change & non-perishable food items for the Needs Team!
September 23-October 1 - First Haiti Mission Trip with Pastor Brian
October 12 (Fri) 6PM - New Life for Haiti Banquet at Walkway in Mattoon
November 11-19 - Second Haiti Mission Trip with Michelle Donnell

CONNECTIONS

BAPTISM: If you are interested in baptism, please talk with Pastor Brian. The baptism will take place at Sullivan Beach at 4PM on Sunday, August 19th. A carry-in dinner at the Sullivan Beach pavilion will follow. We would like everyone to come and witness this landmark event.


DINNER @ BRIAN AND DANELLE’S HOUSE: All of the July Dinners are full!! Thank you! In August, you are welcome to sign up for Friday, August 3 (Spaghetti), Saturday, August 4 (Ham), Monday, August 6 (Hamburgers/Hotdogs), or Saturday, August 25 (Pork Chops).

NEW LIFE FOR HAITI FUND-RAISING BANQUET: On October 12 (Fri) at 6PM, we will host our first annual New Life for Haiti Fund-Raising Banquet at the Walkway at 1501 Lakeland Blvd in Mattoon. It is no secret that it costs money to work in Haiti. Within the next two years, we plan to build a school, a medical clinic, and a base of operations near Marfranc. We just purchased a work truck to transport supplies and people to our work site. We will need a lot of behind the scenes help in planning this banquet. If you are interested in helping, talk to Michelle Donnell.

HAITI MISSION TRIP: The first work team will start building the school in Marfranc, the Haitian village that has become the center of our focus-area September 23-October 1. The second team will work November 11-19. Team members will meet in Miami that Sunday evening, then fly into Haiti on Monday (and back home on the following Monday). You need a passport, which can a couple of months to get, and you need some vaccinations. Application can be made online at www.newlifeforhaiti.org.

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE CROSSOVER?

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE CROSSOVER?
Sunday, July 22, 2007

The Summer of Love!!

Goal: For every person in the church to have dinner in Pastor Brian’s home.
Goal: For every person in the church to attend at least one event in a leader’s home.
Goal: For every person in the church to begin to align themselves with the Holy Spirit.

July 21 (Sat) 10:30AM - Bagelfest Parade - Join us in opening the building and offering lemonade.
July 22 (Sun) Collecting spare change & non-perishable food items for the Needs Team!
July 23 (Mon) 7PM - Wingman Men’s Ministry – See Gary Stephen for details
July 25 (Wed) 6:30PM - ROCK & RIOT Youth Groups - 4th to 12th Grades
August 11 (Sat) ROCK & RIOT Youth Groups Six Flags Trip
September 23-October 1 - First Haiti Mission Trip with Pastor Brian
October 12 (Fri) 6PM - New Life for Haiti Banquet at Walkway in Mattoon
November 11-19 - Second Haiti Mission Trip with Michelle Donnell

CONNECTIONS

PARADE HOSPITALITY: We would like to host a hospitality table with free drinks at Bagelfest parade. Would you be willing to help us open our facility for either of these parades?

BAPTISM: If you are interested in baptism, please talk with Pastor Brian. We will be scheduling an August date at Sullivan Beach very soon. Please plan on coming to this event, which will be followed with a dinner.

DINNER AT BRIAN AND DANELLE’S HOUSE: All of the July Dinners are full!! The response has been overwhelming!! Thank you! In August, you are welcome to sign up for Friday, August 3 (Spaghetti), Saturday, August 4 (Ham), Monday, August 6 (Hamburgers/Hotdogs), or Saturday, August 25 (Pork Chops). Please sign up or give us a call to let us know what date would work best for your family. Brian and Danelle will provide the main course (which is different each meal) and ask that you would bring a side dish. All meals start at 6PM. We hope you will bring your entire family. We are limiting each dinner to a maximum of twelve people, not including us.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: There are currently two houses being built in Charleston. If you are interested in helping with the “builds,” they are working every Saturday. We can help you make the connection. Also they are planning their annual Habifeast, a fundraising event meant to inform the community about Habitat. If you are interested in helping with Habifeast, let Pastor Brian know.

NEW LIFE FOR HAITI FUND-RAISING BANQUET: On October 12 (Fri) at 6PM, we will host our first annual New Life for Haiti Fund-Raising Banquet at the Walkway at 1501 Lakeland Blvd in Mattoon. It is no secret that it costs money to work in Haiti. Within the next two years, we plan to build a school, a medical clinic, and a base of operations near Marfranc. We just purchased a work truck to transport supplies and people to our work site. We will need a lot of behind the scenes help in planning this banquet. If you are interested in helping, talk to Michelle Donnell.

HAITI MISSION TRIP: The first work team will start building the school in Marfranc, the Haitian village that has become the center of our focus-area September 23-October 1. The second team will work November 11-19. Team members will meet in Miami that Sunday evening, then fly into Haiti on Monday (and back home on the following Monday). You need a passport, which can a couple of months to get, and you need some vaccinations. Application can be made online at www.newlifeforhaiti.org.

PADS (our local homeless shelter) is looking for volunteers in the evening. If you are interested, contact Nathaniel West.

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE CROSSOVER?
Sunday, July 8, 2007

The Summer of Love!!

Goal: For every person in the church to have dinner in Pastor Brian’s home.
Goal: For every person in the church to attend at least one event in a leader’s home.
Goal: For every person in the church to begin to align themselves with the Holy Spirit.

July 11 (Wed) 6:30PM - ROCK & RIOT Youth Groups (4th-12th grade)
July 17-19 (Tue-Thu) - Midwest Region Churches of God Conference Sessions, Decatur, IL
July 21 (Sat) 10:30AM - Bagelfest Parade - Join us in opening the building and offering lemonade.
July 22 (Sun) Collecting spare change & non-perishable food items for the Needs Team!
August 11 (Sat) ROCK & RIOT Youth Groups Six Flags Trip
September 23-October 1 - First Haiti Mission Trip
November 11-19 - Second Haiti Mission Trip

CONNECTIONS

PARADE HOSPITALITY: We would like to host a hospitality table with free drinks at Bagelfest parade. Would you be willing to help us open our facility for either of these parades?

DINNER AT BRIAN AND DANELLE’S HOUSE: We are offering six evenings in July for you to come to our house for dinner. Please sign up or give us a call to let us know what date would work best for your family. Brian and Danelle will provide the main course (which is different each meal) and ask that you would bring a side dish. Dates are Friday, July 13, Saturday, July 14, Friday, July 20, Saturday, July 21, Tuesday, July 24, and Monday, July 30. All meals start at 6PM. We hope you will bring your entire family. We are limiting each dinner to a maximum of twelve people.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: There are currently two houses being built in Charleston. If you are interested in helping with the “builds,” they are working every Saturday. We can help you make the connection. Also they are planning their annual Habifeast, a fundraising event meant to inform the community about Habitat. If you are interested in helping with Habifeast, let Pastor Brian know.

HAITI MISSION TRIP: The first work team will start building the school in Marfranc, the Haitian village that has become the center of our focus-area September 23-October 1. The second team will work November 11-19. Team members will meet in Miami that Sunday evening, then fly into Haiti on Monday (and back home on the following Monday). You need a passport, which can a couple of months to get, and you need some vaccinations. Application can be made online at www.newlifeforhaiti.org.

PADS (our local homeless shelter) is looking for volunteers in the early evening to prepare meals. If you are interested, contact Nathaniel West.

What's Happening at The Crossover, June 28, 2007?

The Summer of Love!!

Goal: For every person in the church to have dinner in Pastor Brian’s home.
Goal: For every person in the church to attend at least one event in a leader’s home.
Goal: For every person in the church to begin to align themselves with the Holy Spirit.

July 4 (Wed) 9AM - Fourth of July Parade - Join us in opening the building and offering lemonade.
July 11 (Wed) 6:30PM - ROCK & RIOT Youth Groups (4th-12th grade)
July 17-19 (Tue-Thu) - Midwest Region Churches of God Conference Sessions, Decatur, IL
July 21 (Sat) 10:30AM - Bagelfest Parade - Join us in opening the building and offering lemonade.
July 22 (Sun) Collecting spare change & non-perishable food items for the Needs Team!
August 11 (Sat) ROCK & RIOT Youth Groups Six Flags Trip
September 23-October 1 - First Haiti Mission Trip
November 11-19 - Second Haiti Mission Trip

CONNECTIONS

PARADE HOSPITALITY: We would like to host a hospitality table with free drinks at the Fourth of July parade and the Bagelfest parade. Would you be willing to help us open our facility for either of these parades?

DINNER AT BRIAN AND DANELLE’S HOUSE: We are offering six evenings in July for you to come to our house for dinner. Please sign up or give us a call to let us know what date would work best for your family. Brian and Danelle will provide the main course (which is different each meal) and ask that you would bring a side dish. Dates are Friday, July 13, Saturday, July 14, Friday, July 20, Saturday, July 21, Tuesday, July 24, and Monday, July 30. All meals start at 6PM. We hope you will bring your entire family. We are limiting each dinner to a maximum of twelve people.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: There are currently two houses being built in Charleston. If you are interested in helping with the “builds,” let Pastor Brian know. Also they are planning their annual Habifeast, a fundraising event meant to inform the community about Habitat. If you are interested in helping with Habifeast, let Pastor Brian know.

HAITI MISSION TRIP: The first work team will start building the school in Marfranc, the Haitian village that has become the center of our focus-area September 23-October 1. The second team will work November 11-19. Team members will meet in Miami that Sunday evening, then fly into Haiti on Monday (and back home on the following Monday). You need a passport, which can a couple of months to get, and you need some vaccinations. Application can be made online at www.newlifeforhaiti.org.

PADS (our local homeless shelter) is looking for volunteers in the early evening to prepare meals. If you are interested, contact Nathaniel West.

What's Happening at The Crossover, June 17, 2007?

HAPPY MAN DAY!!!

NEW DATE: June 23 - Brian & Danelle’s 16th Anniversary Dance Party
NEW DATE: August 11 - The Youth Group Six Flags trip
NEW DATE: September 23 - October 1 - Haiti Mission Trip

June 17 (Sun) Father’s Day (Or pehaps better named MAN DAY!!!)
June 20 (Wed) 6:30PM - ROCK & RIOT Youth Groups (4th-12th grade)
June 23 (Sat) 6:30PM - Brian & Danelle’s 16th Anniversary Dance Party - Everyone is Invited!
June 24 (Sun) Collecting spare change & non-perishable food items for the Needs Team!

CONNECTIONS
DANCE PARTY: On Saturday, June 23, PASTOR Brian and Danelle would like to invite everyone to join them for a Dance Party at the church. It is a celebration of their 16 years of marriage.

HAITI MISSION TRIP: The details are planned for this Fall's first work team to start building the school in Marfranc, the Haitian village that has become the center of
our focus-area. The dates are September 23-October 1. Team members will
meet in Miami that Sunday evening, then fly into Haiti on Monday the 24th
(and back home on Monday, October 1).

YOUTH GROUP LEADER: We are currently looking for someone interested in leading the 8th-12th grade youth group on Wednesday evening.

PADS (our local homeless shelter) is looking for volunteers in the early evening to prepare meals. If you are interested, contact Nathaniel West.

SIX FLAGS YOUTH TRIP: The Six Flags youth trip has been rescheduled for August 11.