March 14, 2010

1 SERVICE OPPORTUNITY

Looking for a fun place to serve Sunday mornings? THE CROSSING is now recruiting GREETERS to serve in both services. This is one of the most important 'first touch' ministries in our church family. The only requirement to serve is that you love our church! Sign up today in the greeter registry in the main hallway.

2 MEN'S MINISTRY RETREAT

The Men's Ministry Annual Snomachine Retreat is this weekend, March 18th-20th, at Northstar Bible Camp in Willow. Cost is $130 for 2 nights or $80 for 1 night. Find a sled and come join us for some fun! Sign up at the Men's kiosk in the foyer. Any questions, contact Howard Gober at 696.5697.

3 NEW THURSDAY AM WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY

Value-Packed Parenting, by Kevin Lehman, begins this Thursday morning, March 18th, 9:30-1l:30am, in room 215 (new bldg). This seven week study, led by Laura Rud, is Dr. Leman's newest resource to help parents raise rock-solid children in today's pleasure-driven world. Sign up now on the connect wall in the foyer or on the church's website.

4 WOMEN OF WORTH (WOW) - MARCH EVENT

Praise & Worship Night: The Power of Honor; this Friday night, March 19th, 6:30pm in the gym; bring a friend & a snack to share! Special guest speaker LaRae Pepper will be speaking on The Power of Honor. Proverbs 21:21 states, "He who pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity, and honor." Come join us as we learn how to pursue a lifestyle of honor in our thoughts, words, and actions. Discover how honor impacts and dramatically affects our own life and the lives of those around us. Honor becomes more than just words and recognition; it becomes our everyday life. Childcare will be provided for all women! Please sign up @ www.crossingtonewlife.org; click on the Women's page. Must RSVP for childcare by March 14th. (today!)

5 ANNUAL MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT

The Crossing at Birchwood Annual Meeting is scheduled for March 28th, 2010, immediately following the 11am service (approx. 12:30p). This is your chance to hear how God blessed your church during the year 2009. This meeting will be no longer than one hour. Annual reports will be available this week on the welcome desk in the foyer.