Niceville Campus eLetter
Thursday, January 26, 2023
From our Teaching Pastor
Hi everyone,
We had an amazing time at our GroupLink event this past Sunday! It's exciting to see so many people eager to get connected to Christian community through a Life Group! There are so many ways that joining a Life Group can benefit you and your faith, and here are a few testimonies from our congregation:
• “Life is full of challenges, and I think it is so important to mingle with other Christian believers to see their perspective on how to handle issues. Others can glean from them and use the same type of strategy.”
• "When I was in the hospital, a couple of the ladies from my Life Group reached out to let me know that they were praying for me. If there was anything at home that needed to be taken care of, they told me not to worry about it, to let them know, and they would take care of it."
• "I was kind of on the fence about religion in general, and it (joining a Life Group) was a good starting point for me to further my belief and my faith."
This week in the sermon we talked about taking a step of right now obedience, and joining a Life Group may be the step that God is calling you to do in order to grow your faith. We were never meant to do life alone. What are you waiting for?
You can check out our online Group Locator here. And if you have questions about our Life Groups, don't hesitate to reach out to me or Lisa Ruddell, our Life Groups Coordinator at lruddell@crosspoint.church.
Sincerely,
Hannah Hutchinson, Teaching Pastor
News and Announcements
SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 | REGRET NOT
"DON'T BACK DOWN"
We all live with regret to some degree. But what if we could live life in such a way that in the end we had no regrets? Join us throughout January as we look at the life of an Old Testament prophet you’ve probably never heard of, Elisha, and the life of a guy you’ve probably heard a lot about, Jesus, to discover how we can REGRET NOT. Make sure you start the year off right, and invite a friend!
8:00 Traditional | Sanctuary
Hannah Hutchinson, Teaching Pastor
9:30 Contemporary | Sanctuary
Hannah Hutchinson, Teaching Pastor
9:32 Contemporary | Community Life Center
Jeremy Smith, Lead Pastor
11:00 Traditional | Sanctuary
Hannah Hutchinson, Teaching Pastor
11:02 Contemporary | Community Life Center
Jeremy Smith, Lead Pastor
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NEW SERMON SERIES - LOVE, SEX, BODY | STARTING FEBRUARY 5
Sexuality is a hot button topic in our culture with all kinds of diverging narratives and worldviews clashing to claim the “right” way to view sexual issues. Everywhere we turn, sex is at the forefront. So what does The Designer of sexuality have to say about this nearly all-encompassing issue and debate? Join us, starting February 5, for 3 weeks as we explore God’s design for love, sex, and the body, and how that effects how we think and live in a sexually-driven world.
CHURCH-WIDE MEETING ABOUT CROSSPOINT'S FUTURE AFFLICATION | JANUARY 29
This Sunday, January 29 @ 6:00 p.m. in the Niceville Campus Sanctuary there will be a church-wide meeting about Crosspoint's future affiliation.
In December our church voted to no longer be affiliated with the United Methodist Church for a myriad of reasons. We are thankful for the spirit in which our church navigated that vote and those conversations. It was a witness of how to love each other well even when we might disagree, and we are proud of everyone involved.
Now, we need to determine whether or not we will affiliate with the newly formed Global Methodist Church or become a non-denominational church. Both are good options in our mind. At this meeting we will discuss both options, receive questions, and will give everyone present a chance to let their opinion be heard. The meeting will also be broadcast here.
The information we gather from this meeting will then be presented to the Administrative Board on Sunday, February 5 to help them make the final decision, as they are the decision-making body of the church.
DISCOVER CROSSPOINT | FEBRUARY 12
New to our church? Or have you been attending for a while? Find out what we're all about! Here at Crosspoint, we're all about "Connecting People to Christ." It's our vision, and everything we do flows right out of these four words: Come, Meet, Grow, Serve. 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, February 12, 11:00 a.m. in room 915, Community Life Center. Contact Kira Vasquez at kvasquez@crosspoint.church for more information.
THE BIG GAME SUNDAY | FEBRUARY 12
Support your favorite team by wearing your favorite sports apparel. Enjoy some game day snacks, games and, giveaways.
BAPTISM SUNDAY | FEBRUARY 19
If you have been wanting to be baptized or reaffirm your baptism, please contact our Teaching Pastor, Hannah Hutchinson at hhutchinson@crosspoint.church.
JANUARY PRESCHOOL FOCUS | WONDERFUL WORKSHOP
This month, our preschoolers are going to step into their own wonderful workshop as we discover some of the amazing things Jesus did. Everything Jesus did – and the way He did them – showed everyone around Him that He was God’s son, and that means that Jesus is amazing! We are going to have a lot of fun with preschoolers as we tinker and create together. So, get your workshops ready! It’s time for our preschoolers to discover how Jesus is amazing.
January Preschool Parent Cue | January Preschool Preview Video
JANUARY ELEMENTARY FOCUS | THINK TANK
God is the author of knowledge. Everything we know to be true about the world is because of God. And while we
may never know all there is to know ABOUT God, there are lots of ways we can get to KNOW God. We can know
God best through Jesus, who showed us how much God loves us and showed why knowledge is so important. The
more we know God, the better we can live God’s way each day.
January Elementary Parent Cue | January Elementary Preview Video
KIDS BIBLE LESSONS ARE AVAILABLE:
Parents, if you haven’t downloaded the Parent Cue App yet, this is the perfect time to do it. Now all your Bible lessons will be in one place. Each week check out Sundays at Home.
CROSSPOINT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FEBRUARY CALENDAR
Crosspoint Students High School Ministry meets on Sunday evenings at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Life Center (unless otherwise listed on the calendar).
CROSSPOINT MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
Crosspoint Students Middle School Ministry meets on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. Grades 5 and 6 meet in the Fellowship Hall and grades 7 and 8 meet in the Community Life Center Theater.
Middle School Students also meet on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
MISSION OF THE WEEK | FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY - HUEHUETENANGO, GUATEMALA
Our Bluewater Bay folks will be heading up a trip to Guatemala July 20-30, and we have another trip July 27 - August 6. Our annual Guatemala trip represents a long-term partnership transforming lives in rural Mayan Villages, with projects that include discipleship, education, and economic and health initiatives for local children and their families.
UPCOMING MISSION TRIPS
Niceville Campus Mission Trip Meeting is scheduled for February 26.
This summer Crosspoint has many short-term foreign mission trips options for you to consider joining. A cross-cultural ministry experience can transform your faith and your perspective on life. Our mission team will be hosting general information meetings about our mission trips over all of the Crosspoint campuses. You can also read the details and watch an abbreviated (video) version of the meeting at crosspoint.church/missions.
Trip Schedule:
- June 2 – 8: This summer, our student ministries will return to the (wildly popular) Back2Back ministry site in Mexico.
- July 20 – 30 and July 27 – August 6: We will host two separate trips to Guatemala with Food for the Hungry (a well-rounded and thoughtful trip for adults and families).
- July 18 - August 2: We will be going to Latvia to assist with the Josiah Venture Sports Camp.
- July 21 – August 1: We will return to Budapest to assist with Summer English Camp.
We will also continue to offer great local service opportunities with Mission Northwest (June 22-26) and our Spring Community Serve Day (May 6)! We hope you can find a place where you love to serve, it will transform you and make a huge difference for the kingdom!
CELEBRATE RECOVERY | TEACHING LESSON
Celebrate Recovery® meets Tuesday evenings from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Optional dinner is served from 5:15 - 5:40 p.m., no reservations needed. Just come! Celebrate Recovery 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 for more information.
FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY - JANUARY 18
This Dave Ramsey course empowers and teaches you how to handle money in God's way. This group meets on Wednesdays from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall beginning Wednesday, January 18. If you have any questions, please contact Gerald Campbell at crosspointfinancialcounseling@gmail.com.
WESLEYAN THEOLOGY GROUP - JANUARY 25
A huge question these days is "what exactly are the critical beliefs of Crosspoint Church?" The standard answer is "we are a solidly Orthodox (those beliefs held by Christians for centuries), Wesleyan (the unique theological contributions from John Wesley) Church!" Join us for the next couple of months as Rurel Ausley teaches exactly what that means!! This group will meet on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary beginning on January 25. If you have any questions, please contact Rurel Ausley at rausley@crosspoint.church.
LOSS OF A SPOUSE - FEBRUARY 2
Loss of a Spouse is for anyone who has lost a spouse and needs tools to help walk through their time of grief. Loss of a Spouse will meet on Thursday, February 2 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in room 905 inside the Community Life Center. If you have any questions, please contact Sally Saville at (303) 881-8007.
ADVENTURES IN MARRIAGE WORKSHOP - FEBRUARY 3, 4 , AND 26
Fun, entertaining, practical and easy to learn, the Adventures in Marriage workshop is appropriate for couples at ANY age or stage of marriage: from happy and highly motivated to struggling and highly stressed. This program combines Christian principles with the latest research in communications and marriage science to provide specific, practical, attainable skills to help you and your spouse create the marriage you will love! Meets on February 3 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., February 4 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., and February 26 from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. in room 909. If you have any questions, please contact Lisa at lruddell@crosspooint.church.
ONLINE LIFE GROUP | READING WITH RUREL - FEBRUARY 6
Join us for an Online Life Group: Reading with Rurel! All are welcome! This group meets every Monday on Zoom at 2:00 p.m. (CST). Rurel would like to invite you to read along with him and discuss what we are learning! Our first Zoom session will be Monday, February 20, at 2:00 p.m. and the Zoom link will appear in the Reading with Rurel Facebook page.
Our new book study: Christians in the Age of Outrage: How to Bring Our Best When the World Is at Its Worst by Ed Stetzer will begin on Monday, February 6.
Excerpt from the book: "Sometimes it seems like everyone is ANGRY today. Division and strife are everywhere. How can we as Christians respond to it in a Christlike manner? How shall we then live? Our book lays out the problems in the culture and in the Church, but then gives us a God-honoring path to bring our best even when the world is at its worst."
Order your book here and register here.
DIVORCE CARE - FEBRUARY 7
DivorceCare is a program for adults who are separated or divorced. Meets on Tuesdays 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. in room 956 in Community Life Center beginning on Tuesday, February 7. If you have any questions, please contact Contact Eric at esscul@gmail.com.
CROSSPOINT WOMEN | SPRING BIBLE STUDY - JANUARY 26
Crosspoint Women offer a variety of groups to meet the needs of women of all ages and stages. No matter your season of life or walk of faith, we welcome you! Our Spring Bible Study groups begin on Thursday, January 26 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall and childcare is provided. Our Preschool Kids have Christ focused curriculum, crafts and fun activities each time we meet.
This Spring, our book study is 12 More Women of the Bible. You will learn to apply spiritual lessons from these teachings to your own modern day struggles. You can draw nearer to God and rise an overcomer in this world filled with trials. Come grow in your faith with us and experience the love of Jesus Christ in our All Women Groups.
Register Here
ADULT INDOOR VOLLEYBALL 16+ | MARCH 6 - APRIL 28
Registration is open now and closes February 26. All skill levels are welcome to play in our co-ed adult sports leagues for athletes ages 16+. You can register as a free agent or as a team. There is a 10-player maximum per team. Cost is $50 per player. Games are projected for Monday and Thursday evenings. Contact Tina or Kara with questions. Register here.
ADULT INDOOR SOCCER 16+ | MARCH 6 - APRIL 28
Registration is open now and closes February 26. All skill levels are welcome to play in our co-ed adult sports leagues for athletes ages 16+. You can register as a free agent or as a team. There is a 10-player maximum per team. Cost is $50 per player. Games are projected for Tuesday and Friday evenings. Contact Tina or Kara with questions. Register here.
JANUARY BROCHURE
The January Brochure for Active Adults 50 Plus will provide details of the events planned just for you! You are invited to check out the current trips and ongoing opportunities to exercise, learn, or socialize with friends. We will be looking for you! Please contact Barbara, bwilder@crosspoint.church or (850) 678-4411 ext. 123, for more information or to sign up for an event.
CROSSPOINT WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER
Wednesday Night Dinners are from 4:45 - 6:00 p.m. in the Community Life Center Gym. For more information, visit our page.
CROSSPOINT DINNER IS DONE
Dinner is Done offers fully-cooked and chilled boxed family meals ready to heat and serve at home. Visit our page to see FAQs and menu or pre-order and pay online here. Meals are ready for pick-up between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. each Thursday.
MAY WE PRAY FOR YOU?
Click here. (Your request will be kept confidential.)
HOSPITALIZATIONS: Bob Apfel, Tom Dale, Jackie Everitt, J.D. Phillips
SYMPATHIES TO: None at this time
Experiencing a Crisis? Crosspoint is Equipped To help – We have trained lay caregivers—called Stephen Ministers—who can provide high-quality, confidential, Christ-centered care to people who are hurting. If you are in need of someone “walking alongside” during your crisis please call/contact Lisa Ruddell at lruddell@crosspoint.church or 850-678-4411 ext. 211.
CROSSPOINT KIDS HIRING CHILDCARE STAFF
Are you interested in working with kids in a fun and loving environment? Crosspoint Kids is just the place. We are seeking those who are willing to care for little ones ages (infant – through Kindergarten age). We would love to share with you all about this wonderful opportunity for Sunday mornings.
Contact Karen Ewing at 850-678-4411, ext. 159 or email kewing@crosspoint.church.
CROSSPOINT ACADEMY HIRING TEACHERS
We have immediate part-time openings for assistant teachers:
4-year-old assistant teacher: Thursday 8:40 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. and Friday 7:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
3-year-old assistant teacher: Tuesday 7:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m./ Wednesday 8:40 a.m. – 5:45 p.m./ Thursday 8:40 a.m. – 3:10 p.m.
2-year-old assistant teacher: Wednesday/Thursday 7:15-5:45 with 1 hour break
Baby room assistant teacher: Wednesday/Thursday 7:15 a.m.- 5:45 p.m.
Assistant teacher floaters: Anytime between Monday-Friday 11:00 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Applicants must be willing to obtain background screening and training to meet state licensing requirements. Must be at least 18 years old to apply here: (Online | PDF). Job Description: Academy Assistant Teacher (PDF). For more information, contact Lauren McElroy at 850-678-4411 ext.196 or email lmcelroy@crosspoint.church.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Visit our Employment Opportunities page for current listings.