“In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes.”  This famous quote has been repeated over and over again.   In the day and age of instant celebrity in which we live, this may be true.

Over the next four weeks, join us as we reach back into the biblical narratives to discover some interesting individuals who appear in a significant fashion and then quickly disappear.  What can we learn from their experiences and why should it even matter to us?  Each week we will make these discoveries together.

July 5th:  Naaman: Surrender Happens
July 12th: Rahab: She Is Who You Think She Is
July 19th:  Mephibosheth:  While You Are Winning
August 2nd: Gideon: Disguising The Fleece

We invite you to join us during the month of July for this new series.  Our three morning worship gatherings take place at 8:30, 10:00, and 11:30 am.  You can also be a part of our online environment during these same service times through the live stream of our services at www.thecrossingonline.com/live.

Men’s Ministry invites the guys to a FREE “Roll-Out” brunch. Meet other men as we unveil upcoming opportunities and events for men 18 years and older!
Come and join us Saturday, July 25th from 10:00am to 1:00 pm in the  Activity Center directly behind the Auditorium.

Please RSVP by Monday, July 20th with Sue Blount at 947-2080 ext. 245 or email sblount@thecrossingonline.com

Check out other events at the Men’s blog the pursuit.

We invite you to join our Outreach Ministry to serve the homeless community on the 3rd Saturday of each month to provide a warm meal and a personal touch to those who are less fortunate.  Our next opportunity takes place on Saturday, JULY 18TH. There are many ways to serve & you can come for an hour or stay for the day. The outreach takes place from 9 am to Noon.   More information on Downtown Outreach visit www.calvarydowntownoutreach.org or contact Lynn Black at southwesternlynn@yahoo.com

Is your pocketbook feeling the squeeze? Remember to check out our “Economic Relief” page at the top of this blog. It has both employment and housing information from people that call The Crossing home and want to help.

If you know of an available job, a room for rent, or have some gently used furniture you’d like to give to individuals and families in need,  please go to the “Economic Relief” page where you can post your information or see what is available regarding employment or housing. You can also contact Sue Blount at 947-2080 or email her at sblount@thecrossingonline.com with your information.

“Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
Romans 12:13

The Crossing is offering another opportunity this August to support the ongoing rebuilding efforts in New Orleans. We have been partnering with local churches and organizations in New Orleans by sending teams of volunteers for the past two years, and are looking for leaders to step forward and be a part of this exciting and rewarding ministry. The Gulf Coast has made amazing progress since the unimaginable devastation of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005, but the efforts to rebuild will take years and years. Please prayerfully consider how God can use your talents and abilities to support this ministry. The cost $275 which includes airfare, transportation and lodging for the week.

Note: The cost is subject to change due to airfare rate increase. So please sign up today at the Information booth or e-mail Mike Lee at mlee107@cox.net for more information.  Mission Trip Dates: August 8/9 through August 15/16.  Arrival and departure dates are flexible.

Follow The Crossing on Twitter

The Crossing has a twitter – so if you’ve already on Twitter or are planning to, you can get the latest updates of weekly happenings sent directly to you! You can follow us by heading on over to our Twitter site http://twitter.com/thecrossinglv and click “follow”.

There are several people on staff also sending out daily tweets and it has really helped form a sense of community – and besides haven’t you always wanted to know what Scott is having for dinner? or what Lee is currently rambling about. .   If you want the latest – don’t forget to follow us!

What is Twitter?  Read more here

On June 14th we celebrated some great stories of life change as individuals took a giant step in the journey with Christ by being baptized.  Here are a few of their stories.

Life has a way of overwhelming marriages. You start out fully focused on each other. But as the years go by, the time you had to simply relax and talk gives way to the pressures of work or busy schedules. Before you know it, checking your e-mail on Saturday is more important than carving out a date night.

FamilyLife’s Weekend to Remember conference is a chance to get away from the distractions of daily life. Cell phones are shut off. To-do lists are temporarily forgotten. It’s a time to slow down and reconnect.

For over 30 years, Dennis and Barbara Rainey Co-founders of FamilyLife have helped people reach a turning point in their marriages. More than a million couples who wanted to take their marriages from, just fine to fantastic, have come to help make it happen.

The conference will be in Las Vegas July 10-12. The cost is $129.00 per person. However, to receive the discounted rate of $89.00 per person, Click here to register byJuly 9th and enter group code: CROSSING.

Invest a weekend and reap the reward for generations to come.

If you are currently engaged to be married  “Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts” is for you. It is a comprehensive marriage preparation small group designed for today’s couples.  We are currently accepting registrations  for the new group that will begin in the Fall. To sign up or for  more information, contact Connie at cwhaley@thecrossingonline.com or call 947-2080 ext. 247.

It begins 10.4.09.  It’s our new Sunday evening venue at The Crossing and we are excited for this new opportunity.  This different service time will provide the opportunity for individuals to connect with God and to community in an environment providing an intimate, casual atmosphere  mirroring our Sunday morning…on Sunday Evening.  We are looking for individuals currently attending The Crossing who may be interested in attending this new service as it launches in the fall.    We are committed to seeing a core group of 100+ individuals who will “seed” this service by making it their regular worship gathering at The Crossing.  In addition key individuals are needed who are willing to express and use their leadership gifts in assisting with the launching of this new venue.    We are in the midst of exciting times here at The Crossing as we experience tremendous growth on Sunday mornings as well as numerous baptisms.  The launching of this venue provides another gathering point as we strive to reach the Las Vegas valley.  Each evening will include great worship in an intimate, casual atmosphere as well as our outstanding kids ministry.  Our message will come via high quality video from our Sunday morning experience.  Again, as a part of this process, we want to provide a place for committed individuals to invest themselves in this new venture.

Perhaps you have been looking for a place to connect.  the six. may be exactly what you are looking for.  So here’s a first step for you…

Click  HERE to receive additional “no strings attached” information about the six and how you can be involved.

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Game show was right on target! This past Sunday, children from elementary ministry took part in our Game Show event. This game show was called Bullseye. Kids were quizzed on questions based on class lessons from the last few months and participated by groovin’ to the music.

The winning team earned an X or O in hopes to win a tic tac toe and the overall game. The losing team gave up a child and a teacher  to have to face consequences, such as silly string, or whipped cream pies in the face!

The game show occurs every few months to review bible stories and lessons. Everyone had a blast and we encourage the kids to prepare for the next game show event on Sunday, October 25^th during all three services.  They won’t want to miss it!

Last month parents and their children participated in our first summer “Story Time at The Crossing”. It was fun and exciting, and we invite you and your children of all ages to join us again on Tuesday July 14^th from 9:30-11:00am.

This month we will take a look at the God who made us in the story of Adam and Eve. There is no cost for this event, and friends are always welcome to join you. For more information please contact Danielle at 947-2080 ext. 237 or dowens@thecrossingonline.com.