“Be still and know that I am God.”
Psalm 46:10
Perhaps it seems strange for me to pick this verse for my first Pastor’s Message. Psalm 46 has long been an important psalm for me—one of my favorites.
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This Sunday
(Children's Worship and Childcare available)
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"Welcome":
Making Space for Welcome
Worship Team at Nine; Organ at Eleven. We warmly welcome Rev. Susan Sytsma Bratt preaching at both worship services on Sunday, September 22.
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Worship at Nine and Eleven resumed on September 15, with Children’s Worship offered at Nine.
Childcare is available all morning.
Between services at 10:15 a.m. Christian education is available for all ages. Find coffee, lemonade, and fellowship in the Gathering Area.
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W
elcome: A Fall Sermon Series
A new chapter at Crossroads… We've been preparing our church and ourselves to make room for and open our arms to each other and “what’s next.” As we welcome Pastor Susan into this community of faith, we will be challenged to show radical hospitality and the love of Christ to our neighbors. This fall sermon series runs September 15 - October 6.
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Pastors in the area are providing weekly Pastoral Care Support for our congregation should the need arise. If you or a loved one is facing a
difficult situation, contact
Kim Steffen
262-705-5530.
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September 16 -
September 22
- Beth is a life-long Presbyterian and has served on church staffs and non-profit organizations for more than 20 years.
- Beth and her husband and two boys live in Shorewood.
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September 23 - September 29
- Retired PC(USA) pastor and educator
- Retired from Alverno College after 20 years of working in higher education
- Restoring an old farmhouse in Grafton with her husband
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Crossroads is excited to announce singer-songwriter Sara Groves will appear in concert at Crossroads on Saturday, October 12 at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $15 General Admission, $20 Artists Circle, and are available on
itickets.com
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Stay tuned for volunteer opportunities! Contact:
Steve Carpenter
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New Parking Signs
These eleven new spaces will
accommodate
those with injuries, mobility issues, very young children, seniors and anyone
needing a shorter walk to the church’s main entrance.
All spaces reserved for the handicapped remain unchanged. Contact:
Joann Steidinger
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The Worship Choir is open to all youth and adult singers—no previous experience necessary! Rehearse 7:00–8:30 p.m. on Thursdays, September 26 and October 3, to lead worship at Nine on World Communion Sunday, October 6. Contact:
Jenee O’Connor.
Click here
to see what is happening at upcoming Sunday morning services.
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Join the Crossroads church family o
n November 8–10, at the Green Lake Conference Center. Guest speaker is Rev. Dr. Chip Hardwick.
Click here
to register! Contact:
Doug Uhl
This one-evening seminar will take place on Tuesday, September 24 at 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Contact:
Kim Steffen
With Gratitude...
"Thank you to my Crossroads family for your prayers, cards, and phone calls after my recent fall. I am slowly healing and my ribs are good. Thank you for your care and concern. - Pat Lawrence"
Book Club
Meets the fourth Thursday of the month in the Fireside Room at 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Check out the monthly book selections
here!
Contact: Mary Goeks
Meet and greet sessions between Pastor Susan and
the congregation
are being planned to happen from September through early December. Details coming!
Yoga
New classes in the Fireside Room beginning October 1 - December 17; different levels available. Sign up begins next week.
Contact:
Ann Otte
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Delta for Grades 1–5 and Scooters for 4 and 5-year-olds started Wednesday, September 18 from 5:45 to 7:30 p.m. Optional dinner at 5:00 p.m. ($4/person or $15/family)
Click here
to register.
Contact:
Lara Hauser
Children's Worship Moves Up
Last week, second graders moved to BIG WORSHIP and four-year-olds were welcomed into Children's Worship. Fifth graders and older are invited to serve as Jr. Worship Leaders. Contact:
Grace McCreedy
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There will be two workshops for parents and kids. On Sunday, October 6 in worship at Nine participants receive Communion for the very first time!
Read more...
To register contact
Shelly Lemminger
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Sometimes a leader doesn’t know the right next person. In youth ministries right now we have a few sophomore guys who want to be in a discipleship group but we haven’t found the right next person to lead them yet. If that might be you, please contact
Dave Carpenter
so we can talk further.
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On Sunday, September 15 at 10:15 a.m. attend the book study
class
Margin,
by Richard Swenson.
If you are interested in becoming a member of Crossroads, plan to attend a 4-week
Membership Class.
Contact:
Allison Mills
Growing Spiritual Grit
by Mikal Keefer (read more), begins Wednesday, September 25 at 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. in UL7 — book for reading, and devotional for daily reinforcement.
Click here
to order book. Contact:
Paula Luft
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Peace & Global Witness Offering
This Presbyterian offering will be collected Sunday, October 6. Join us as the bigger Church comes together, focusing on and supporting justice here and around the world, to promote the peace of Christ around the world. Offering envelopes available or donate
here now
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Crossroads hosts FP guests the week of Sept 29 - Oct 6. Contact
Suzy Frazier
to sign up to help.
On Saturday, October 5, volunteers are needed to paint the Presbyterian Habitat home on 1912 N. 30th St. in Milwaukee; lunch volunteers also needed. Contact:
Bob Patton
at 414
-510-5890, or
sign up here.
Tutor Milwaukee elementary students on Wednesdays at Crossroads. Help with math and reading, encouraging the students from
Our Next Generation
weekly
at 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. upstairs starting in October. Contact:
Wendy Orthober
414-759-7911
Work in the Crossroads Mission Garden’s new raised beds is happening! Many hands are needed. Scheduling is flexible and variable. Contact:
Karen McKinney.
Accessible theater for individuals
age 12 - 21 years old
identifying with a physical, intellectual, or emotional disability.
Sign up
to attend a FREE four-week acting workshop at Crossroads on Wednesdays, October 2 - 23, at 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. Limited to twelve participants. Contact:
Christa Middleton
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