Freeport Campus eLetter

Thursday, March 13, 2025
From our Worship Minister

Hey everybody!

The year is in full swing, and we are excited about everything God is doing in our community and at Crosspoint. Easter is quickly approaching, and I wanted to encourage you as part of our church family to prayerfully consider if there is a place the Lord might have you serve that Sunday.  We will have many visitors, and my hope is they will find a church home here with us! There are several opportunities including our Easter choir (shameless plug!), kid’s ministry, and guest services - Click Here to sign up for one or more of our three services!

I would also like to share a brief word of encouragement this week.  Philippians 4:8 says, “Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable.  Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.”  When I tuck my oldest daughter, Charley Rose, in for bed at night, she often starts to recount the negative things that happened during the day.  I tell her that Jesus wants us to think about the good things and our memory verse will be a kid’s version of the above: “Think about what is good, true and kind.  Think about things that are pretty and worth being happy about.”

I often have to remind myself of what I tell my daughter, “Think on these things…”  The bad can so easily overwhelm our thoughts, but God is working in every situation, and we can choose what to focus on.  2 Corinthians 10:5 says that we are to “take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”  We must choose to be thankful over worrying and when we do, Philippians 4:7 states that we will experience God’s peace that passes understanding.  If life ever feels overwhelming, begin to give thanks to God.  Fun Fact:  There is actual scientific evidence that your brain cannot be thankful and worried at the same time!  When you’re not sure what to be thankful for, just start with what Christ has done for us.  He gave His life on the cross so we could have salvation and be with Him forever.  That is enough!

Check-out Upcoming events at Crosspoint:

DiscipleStory | March 28-29

God has a unique role for each of us as disciple-makers. But sometimes, figuring out how we fit into His mission can feel overwhelming. That’s why we’re offering our DiscipleStory event! —a journey to help you discover your calling, grow in faith, and step into the work God has prepared for you. Come find your unique role in God's mission!

Through meaningful conversations, personal reflection, and real-life application, DiscipleStory will equip you to:

📖 Understand how your story connects to God’s bigger plan.

🤝 Find your unique gifts and how to use them for His Kingdom.

🚀 Take action and live out your faith with confidence.

No matter where you are in your walk with Christ, there’s a place for you in this journey. Are you ready to discover your unique role in God’s mission?

📍 Sign Up Here: DiscipleStory Registration

BAPTISM SUNDAY | March 30

Baptism is a powerful step of faith—an outward expression of the inward change Christ has made in our lives. If you’ve been considering baptism or feel God calling you to take this next step, we would love to celebrate with you!

📅 Date: Sunday, March 30

📍 Location: Crosspoint, Freeport Campus

đź“ť Sign Up Here: Baptism Sign Up Form

If you have questions or would like to learn more, please reach out to our Connections Minister, Otis Fowler IV.

COMMUNITY SERVE DAY | April 5

We are called to be Helpful Neighbors and extend the hands and feet of Jesus to our community. Serve Day is a chance for us to bless our community in tangible ways. There will be multiple ways to get involved, from serving at local shelters to neighborhood clean-ups and outreach projects.

📅 Date: Saturday, April 5

📍 Meeting Location: Various Project Locations

🛠 Projects Include: Westonwood Ranch, Preparing Flood Buckets, Preparing Food for Widows, etc.

🙌 Sign Up Here: Community Serve Day Sign Up

Let’s come together and make a difference!

EASTER AT CROSSPOINT | April 20

Easter is the cornerstone of our faith—the celebration of Jesus’ victory over sin and death! We can’t wait to worship together and welcome friends, family, and our community to experience the hope of the resurrection.

🌅 Easter Sunday Services:

8:00 a.m.

Breakfast will be served prior to the 8:00 a.m. service only.

Kid’s programming available for Pre-K & below at this service.

9:30 a.m.

Kids programming available for 5th grade and younger.

11:00 a.m.

Kids programming available for 5th grade and younger.

We encourage you to begin praying now for the hearts that will be impacted this Easter. Who in your life needs to hear the good news? Start extending an invitation today!

Blessings to each of you!

Amanda Cheeley, Worship Minister

Crosspoint, Freeport Campus

 

Holly Chavis