Bluewater Bay Campus eLetter
From our Student Minister
We’re near the end.
Hello everybody, I hope you’re enjoying your summer. I would expect that your summer has been (hopefully) refreshing enough to catch your breath, yet simultaneously jam-packed with all the events, camps, and so forth. Here at Crosspoint, we are also nearing the end of our summer activities: Summer Olympics, Mission Northwest, and VBS are all said and done! Yet there is one thing left; Baptism in the Bay! Baptism in the bay will be on Sunday, July 28 at Lions Park. Many people are taking the next steps including adults and students. Please come and support those people from our Church body taking the Next Steps of faith!
May God bless you,
Talyn Saul
Student Minister
News & Announcements
"HELPFUL NEIGHBOR"
Do you know your neighbors? Do your neighbors know you? What if one of the most impactful, Godly things you ever did was to get to know your neighbors? In this four-week series, we’ll recover the lost art of neighboring as a spiritual imperative Jesus teaches that can change where you live and someone’s whole life. Join us for this four-week journey and become a Helpful Neighbor!
- July 14 - The Art of Neighboring - Billy Russell, Campus Pastor
- July 21 - The Time Barrier - Mike Vlk, Associate Campus Pastor
- July 28 - Cross the Street - Lisa Ausley, Associate Pastor, Crosspoint, South Crestview
- August 4 - The Art of Receiving - Billy Russell, Campus Pastor
Did you miss one of the messages? You can find all the messages HERE.
DISCOVER CROSSPOINT | SUNDAY, AUGUST 11 AT 11:00 A.M.
Discover Crosspoint is the best Next Step to take if you are new or looking to further connect here at Crosspoint. Crosspoint is about "People Connecting People to Christ and Their Unique Roll in God's Mission."
While there are endless ways for you to get connected to our faith community, we feel the best first step begins with "Discover Crosspoint."
Join us on Sunday, August 11, at 11:00 a.m., room 203.
PRESCHOOL KIDS JULY FOCUS: START THE PARTY
No one likes for a party to end, so let’s keep this party going! That means you can keep all of those streamers, hats, and party horns right where they are because we have MORE to celebrate! This month, we’re celebrating Jesus because Jesus gives me joy! We’re not talking about the happiness you get from a carnival ride or a triple scoop of ice cream kind of joy. We’re talking about the joy only Jesus can give! It’s the kind of joy that we can have no matter what. It is a joy that lasts forever! So, grab a handful—or two—of confetti. It’s time to start the party . . . AGAIN!
ELEMENTARY KIDS JULY FOCUS: START THE PARTY
Choose joy! This may be a commonly used phrase you’ve heard, but what does it mean? Joy is more than being excited about the good things that happen to us. Joy is an attitude—a decision to trust God no matter what is going on in our lives. From the very beginning, God had a plan for the world. As we dive into the Bible, we’ll discover God’s plan for us and how God has been at work through it all. When we see and celebrate what God is doing, we can find true joy!
CROSSPOINT STUDENTS - HIGH SCHOOL
High school students are welcome to join us for the 2024 Fall Launch at Surge for all-night fun, food, and fellowship.
Friday, August 9, 11:30 p.m. - Saturday, August 10, 6:30 a.m.
Please register here!
CROSSPOINT STUDENTS - MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle school students, please join us for the 2024 Fall Launch "Dress as a Senior Bingo Night" on August 14 at 6 p.m. on the Niceville Campus in the Fellowship Hall. Join us and play Bingo to win great prizes, eat snacks, and fellowship with your peers and leaders. Hope to see you there!
CROSSPOINT STUDENTS - HIGH SCHOOL
High School Students - Sunday evenings, 6:00 p.m., Community Life Center.
CROSSPOINT STUDENTS - MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle School Students - Wednesday evenings, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
5 and 6 grade - Fellowship Hall
7 and 8 grade - Community Life Center Theater
Open Gym is an option 7 - 7:45 p.m.
Contact: Isis Magnuson with any questions about Student Ministries.
YOUNG ADULTS COMMUNITY NIGHT
Have you ever wondered how to engage people with the Story of God in your neighborhood? Have you ever considered taking some time to do that in another place? Do you want to be a part of expanding the Kingdom of God in DR Congo? Do you like food and community? If you're a young adult and said yes to ANY of those questions, you should come to our next Young Adult Community Night where we'll be Exploring Mission!
Thursday, August 1 from 7-8:30 p.m., in the Theater, upstairs in the Community Life Center, Niceville Campus.
LIFE GROUPS
Groups are the heart of Crosspoint. We believe the best way to develop in community, grow in your faith, and find your unique role is by experiencing life together with other believers. Our ministry team will help you find the right group based on your unique situation, whether in-person or virtually, where you can establish strong bonds through sharing, learning, and helping one another through life’s challenges and opportunities spaces.
Find a group Here!
STARTING POINT
Starting Point is a conversational environment where you can explore faith and experience community. It’s a safe place to ask questions and learn about the Bible and Christianity.
Sign up Here!
DISCIPLESTORY
Do you know your unique role? Why did God put you here? What do you have to offer that no one else does? To find answers to these questions, sign up today for this short-term group.
Sign up Here!
WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY
Are you interested in a Women's Bible Study?
Find a Women's Bible Study Here!
MEN'S BIBLE STUDY
Kingdom Men - A men's life group of all ages, that come together to go deeper into the word. When: Thursday mornings at 6:00 a.m. in the gathering area.
Contact Billy Russell for any questions and sign up Here, to join today!
BLENDED AND BLESSED
Blended Families is a group for step-families, couples, single parents, dating couples with kids, and those who care about blended families.
Sign up Here!
MISSION OF THE WEEK - A BED 4 ME FOUNDATION
Many children are sleeping on the floor, couches, air mattresses, or paired up in one bed with parents, and/or siblings. A Bed 4 Me Foundation is a nonprofit organization providing beds for children in Okaloosa County who would otherwise not have adequate sleeping spaces.
CROSSPOINT MISSIONS - SHORT-TERM MISSION TRIPS
Are you interested in going on a mission trip with Crosspoint? Watch a video overview and check out our trip details at crosspoint.church/missions.
COUNSELING CENTER
Crosspoint Counseling Center would like to highlight, Jessica Iacovetta. She is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern. She has specialized training in Perinatal Mental Health (pre-conception, pregnancy, and postpartum), Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Trauma Processing. She desires to create a safe, non-judgmental, and encouraging environment to undue aloneness, and to walk alongside clients as they navigate difficult emotions, transitions, and relationships. She has extensive experience working with the military community and has been a member of the Crosspoint community since 2019.
Jessica meets with individuals, couples, families, adolescents, and children ages 10 and above.
Please call the counseling center at (850) 353-2677 to schedule an appointment with Jessica.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY
Come enjoy a “safe place” as we seek healing from those things that keep us from growing into who God has created us to be. CR helps everyone gain a healthy, balanced, and godly life. Celebrate Recovery is not just for those with addictions... it is for everyone!
Celebrate Recovery is designed to help individuals recover the image of Christ in their lives.
Come, enjoy a “safe place” as we seek healing from those things that keep us from growing into who God has created us to be. CR helps everyone gain a healthy, balanced, and godly life. Celebrate Recovery is not just for those with addictions... it is for everyone.
Celebrate Recovery® meets on Tuesday evenings, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Optional dinner is served from 5:15 - 5:40 p.m. Reservations are not required. Just come! Celebrate Recovery is not just for those with addictions... it is for everyone!
Childcare for birth through Pre-K is available. Programs for K - 5th grade and 6-12th grade are also available.
Contact: Stephanie Wedel
ACTIVE 50 PLUS - JULY BROCHURE
Look at our July brochure to see what we are doing this summer! We hope you will join us.
CROSSPOINT RECREATION
Recreation fun and fellowship with volleyball, pickleball, and basketball. To discover more, visit our Recreation Page Here!
ADULT BASKETBALL
The adult basketball league runs from September - October at the Community Life Center, Niceville Campus.
Registration runs from July 25 - August 25. The cost is $75. Register Here!
Stephen Ministry
"People helping people – that’s a great way to describe Stephen's Ministry."
Has the Holy Spirit ever nudged you to step out and walk alongside someone experiencing a life challenge? Maybe it’s a family member, coworker, neighbor, or friend. If you’ve felt the call to do something like this, Stephen Ministry may be a great fit for you as a place to serve here at Crosspoint. Joining Crosspoint Stephen Ministry allows you to show someone Christ’s love when they need it most, provide hope, and be present while making a difference in your faith walk and life in Christ.
Stephen Ministers are adult members of Crosspoint who have a one-on-one relationship with people experiencing divorce, loneliness, job loss, grief, health challenges, anxiousness, and so many other concerns. We equip you to provide a very high level of care. Men are matched with men and women with women. You’ll meet once a week to listen, care, pray, encourage, and reflect Christ’s presence in his or her life. As a group, Stephen Ministers meet twice each month to receive encouragement and support from each other so we continuously provide Christ-centered one-on-one care. Stephen Ministry is life-changing for both the care receiver and the Stephen Minister. Stephen Minister's skills can even enhance relationships in other areas of your life.
In this broken and hurting world, we need your gifts and talents. We will have tables set up on Sunday, August 4 between services, where current Stephen Ministers can talk with you about their experience. Our 2024/25 training class starts on Tuesday, September 3 on the Niceville Campus. We’d love to have you join us and grow in your walk with Christ through a relationship with and caring for others!
Contact the Office, Twanette Rodgers, 850-678-4411 ext. 222, or Susan Glausier or Carter Borland.
PARKING LOT PRAYER FOR SCHOOLS
Mark your calendars and join us for Parking Lot Prayer for our schools. We will meet in the parking lot of Bluewater Bay Elementary on Saturday, August 10 at 9:00 am. We want to make a difference for our students, teachers, administrators, sports teams, and academics. Your prayers of faith are powerful. Please select your school of choice or choose no preference HERE.
SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
We are collecting school supplies for Bluewater Bay Elementary from Sunday, July 21 through Sunday, August 4. Please find a list HERE or in the gathering area.
BACK TO SCHOOL CELEBRATION
We want to celebrate going back to school with you.
If you are part of educating our kids in any capacity, we want to celebrate with you and pray over you on Sunday, August 11.
GROUPLINK
Are you interested in doing life with others? Join us at the 9:30 or 11:00 a.m. service on Sunday, August 18, to learn more about life group opportunities.
Connect to a Life Group with others who, like you, desire to grow in their faith. Whether enjoying time sharing and learning, or helping one another through the storms of life, our "Life Group" members get strength and more out of their Crosspoint relationships by “doing life together.”
IT'S TIME TO COME TOGETHER AND WORSHIP!
We want to end the summer season with a night where we lift our voices together to God.
Friday, July 26, Crosspoint, North Crestview, Night of Worship. Doors Open at 6:45 p.m. for fellowship in the lobby. Service starts at 7:00 p.m.
We encourage you to invite anyone and everyone! Whether you call Crosspoint home. You attend a different church, or even if, you're just curious about what worship is. You are welcome to join! We can’t wait to see each of you. We know God is going to move!
For more information about this event please, contact our Worship Minister, Jaime Salas.
We will not be providing childcare. We highly encourage you and your littles to come into the room to worship as a family.
MAY WE PRAY FOR YOU?
(We will keep it confidential, at your request)
Prayer Request or Answer to Prayer
HOSPITALIZATIONS: None at this time
RELEASED: None at this time
SYMPATHIES TO: None at this time
Are you experiencing a Crisis? Crosspoint is Equipped to Help. We have Stephen Ministers, trained lay caregivers. Stephen Ministers, provides high-quality, confidential, Christ-centered care, for people, who are hurting.
If you need someone “walking alongside” during your crisis, please call/contact Twanette Rodgers at 850-678-4411, ext. 222, or Billy Russell at 850-678-4411, ext.221.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Visit our Employment Opportunities page for current listings.
ONLINE MERCHANDISE STORE
We are excited to offer our Crosspoint Hoodies to you at $25!
They will only be available till the current supply runs out.
