Crossings

FROM THE PASTOR

Dear Friends,

It is good to be back from Grand Rapids, Michigan, and The School of Congregational Development. About a dozen persons from our conference attended this school, including three from CrossRoads.

Cathi Johnson, John Rainwater, and I will soon be meeting to review what we learned at the school, and how we might be able to use some of this information for the good of our church. We heard some great speakers and were challenged to be the best church that we can be. Our worship times were of a more contemporary nature, including the new United Methodist Church called CrossWinds, where we worshipped last Sunday.

Judging by the things we learned, CrossRoads is already doing a number of things correctly. It was good to receive that affirmation. There is a strong revitalization going on at a number of United Methodist churches across the country. Some of the things we heard might help such a revitalization to happen in our conference, and at CrossRoads. We will be sharing some of these things with you in the near future.

In other news…please note that our Wednesday morning Bible Study will resume September 3, at 10:00.

Also, don’t forget about the new Young Adult Sunday School Class starting up on September 7. I’ll be teaching this class and we will meet in the conference room next to my office. More about that later.

Don

For the past year Crossroads UMC has had a group of people that have been involved in trying to make visitors feel welcome as they enter into the narthex. We have a faithful few, but more Shepherds are needed at both the 8:30 and the 11:00 services. Currently we only have one Shepherd at the 8:30 service, and that is Cathi Johnson, but we are looking for at least one or two more Shepherds for this service, as well as more for the 11:00 service. This past year Diana Millican led us, but now she is working with the Acolytes, and has asked to be replaced as Chair of this program. Curtis Hartsfield has graciously accepted that challenge. If you would like to hear more about this program, they will meet after the 11:00 service on August 17, 2008. A snack lunch will be provided for those who are interested.

Asbury United Methodist Church’s Director of Music Ministries will soon be moving to another state and they are now looking for a qualified and capable replacement for her. This is a part-time position. If you know of anyone who is interested, have him or her call Rev. David Garrett at 901-363-1135.

THANK YOU…..

Thank you all very much for the calls, cards, visits, and prayers during my recent surgery. Your kindness and support helped my family and me during a difficult time. God bless you.

• Dawn Schill

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A SPECIAL THANK-YOU TO MY CROSSROADS FAMILY:

When I couldn't do much for myself these past 3 weeks, you met my every need. You fed me, visited me, called me, sent those wonderful cards, and even transported me. In other words, you saved my sanity and that of my poor daughter and daughter-in-law! It was ALMOST worth the pain and frustration just to feel that love and fellowship. You are all very special to me and I love each of you.

The Wesley School left behind some children’s books when they vacated the premises. These books will be available to anyone who would like to give them a home on August 24^th. Look for a table of books in the gym and help yourself to them. Best of all, THEY ARE FREE!

For the past few weeks during worship, we have presented you with a summer project: "Where We See God…". We’ve also included a beautiful theme song – Hymn #111, "How Can We Name a Love". Hear its words (vs. 1, 3 & 4) and keep them close at hand during the coming weeks:

The goal of this project is for us to be open and pay close attention to "where we see God" in every day life, and share those experiences with each other. We ask that you prepare a presentation board that explains and represents your discovery. It could include a paragraph, poem, photographs, embellishments, etc. It can be as simple or elaborate as you like. We would love to see at least 1 board per family. The boards will be displayed around the church so we can learn where & how others experience God. More details will come.

We truly hope that each of you will participate in this project. What you see and share can make a world of difference in someone’s life!

- Ministering & Preparing Areas of Faithfulness

NEXT SCHEDULED NEWSLETTER PUBLICATION – AUGUST 31. PLEASE GET YOUR ARTICLES TO IDA BY NOON MONDAY, AUGUST 25. YOUR ARTICLES MAY BE PHONED, MAILED OR E-MAILED TO THE CHURCH AT CROSSOFFICE@BELLSOUTH.NET.

The World Service Fund is the heart of our denomination-wide ministry, underwriting Christian mission and ministry worldwide. The fund strengthens evangelism efforts, stimulates church growth, expands Bible studies and enriches spiritual commitment. A detailed listing is available from the Conference Treasurer.

The purpose of the Memphis Conference Program Ministries Team is to facilitate the Church’s program life in the Annual Conference. Its task is to be responsible for the development, administration and evaluation of the Annual Conference program and to encourage, coordinate and support conference agencies, districts and local churches in their ministry and various programs in accordance with the mission of the United Methodist Church.

The principal categories of the budget for the Memphis Conference Program Ministries Team are: Staffing & Resourcing, Program, Conference News, Outreach, Program Grant Funds, District Cooperative Ministries, and Administration & Leader Development.

Don Park

8:30 – Patty and Greg Westrich

Paul Johnson

11:00 – Marsha Frommel

Maxine Lewis

8:30 – Horizons S.S. Class

11:00 – Friendly Class

Teacher – Sandy Tinker

Assistant – Debbie Keenum

Assistant – Marjorie Burford

Clayton Creager & Katherine Mims

11:00

Mark Lott

Ron Grisham

Richard Millican

Mike Wiley

Riner Fletcher

J. T. Phillips

Don Park

8:30 – Judy & Tommy Bondurant

Dixie & Steve Slish

11:00 – Sara Eubanks & Jo Travis

Pat & Kim Winburne

8:30 – Ramblers

11:00 – Home Builders

Teacher – ?

Assistant – ?

Assistant – Sarah Rast

Megan Patton & Chloie Lott

11:00

Charles Lay

Riner Fletcher

Phil McIllwain

J. T. Phillips

Thurman Tinker

Mike Wiley

August 11 – Rebekah Circle – 7:00p.m.

August 12 –Triune Circle – 10:00a.m.

August 12 – Deborah Circle – 7:00p.m.

August 13 – Ruth Circle – 11:00a.m.

August 17 – Shepherd’s Program participants meet after 11:00 service

August 17 – Grief Support meets at 6:00p.m.

August 21 – 23 – Dinner Theater – 6:30p.m.

August 25 – Ramblers meet at Hazel’s at noon

August 27 – Liturgists Training – 7:00p.m.

September 3 – Wednesday morning Bible study resumes – 10:00a.m.

September 7 – Stewardship Campaign Kickoff

September 7 – New Young Adult Sunday School Class begins

September 8 – Rebekah Circle – 7:00p.m.

September 9 – Triune Circle – 10:00a.m.

September 9 – Deborah Circle – 7:00p.m.

September 10 – Wednesday morning Bible study – 10:00a.m.

September 10 – Ruth Circle – 11:00a.m.

September 13 – Men’s Quarterly meeting - 6:00p.m. (food provided)

September 14 – 2^nd Sunday of Stewardship Campaign

September 17 – Wednesday morning Bible study –10:00a.m.

September 18 – Home Ministry Bible studies – 6:30p.m.

September 19 – Choir travels to Baddour to perform

September 20 – Set up for picnic

September 21 – Family picnic – 4:30p.m.

September 21 – Last day of Stewardship Campaign

September 22 – Ramblers meet at Hazel’s at noon

September 24 - Wednesday morning Bible study –10:00a.m

September 26 – Wedding Rehearsal

September 27 – Noland/Durnett wedding – 7:00p.m.

September 29 – UMW Executive meeting – 7:00p.m.

You are invited to join us for worship each Sunday morning

CrossRoads United Methodist Church

9315 E. Shelby Drive

Collierville, TN 38017

Standing Sunday Morning Schedule:

8:30 Praise and Worship

9:30 Fellowship time

9:45 Sunday School hour

11:00 Traditional Worship Service

Minister: Reverend Don Park