CrossTalk
October 13, 2017
JUST A THOUGHT…
This is an unusual time of the year – no different than most – but unusual just the same. Really cool and nice in the early mornings…but hitting 90 in the afternoon. As I said, unusual but pretty standard for our part of the country.
It’ll soon change, though – to my favorite time of the year – the Fall. It never last long enough for me. Breezy and sweater weather turning into about two weeks of coat weather and then we hit the Spring! I remember playing football on Christmas Day in shorts and a tee shirt.
Welcome to Louisiana!
What I am reminded of is the goodness and graciousness God gives to us each year and each day…How He shows Himself personally to me and – if you are an indicator – to you, as well.
May we continue to glory in His grace and love. I’ll see you Sunday…blessings to you all!
Steve
NEW REFRESHMENT PROCEDURE PUT INTO PLACE
As you know, we’ve been having an uptick in visitors on Sunday mornings, primarily children – children that we’re convinced do not have a lot to eat. They’re hungry…hungry in more ways than one (if you get my drift)
Our Church Board has suggested that we begin preparing a breakfast for them – and all of our Church Folks – on Sunday mornings of pancakes, sausage and a drink.
After a quick poll of our folks, we’ve estimated that we (all) spend about $25.00when we provide refreshments. We’re suggesting that this amount just be given weekly – we’re signing up as usual – and the pancakes and stuff will be prepared and ready for you when you get here.
We’re purchasing a flat griddle, pancake ingredients, sausage and drinks for all of our folks weekly. Just watch for it and plan for it when it’s your turn to give!
We’re trying to feed as many as we can from our Church. Please pray and take part!
SERMON TITLE AND TEXT FOR SUNDAY
“The Turning Point for the Church”
Acts 13:1-3
REFRESHMENT SCHEDULE
October 15 – Steve & Laura Fowler
October 22 – Danny & Leisha Hines
KNOW YOUR BIBLE
A unicorn is mentioned in the Bible (Job 39:9-12).
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.”
(Will Rogers)
UPWORDS
“Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope
without wavering, for He who promised is faithful,”
(Hebrews 10:23).
ADULT BIBLE STUDY
A Study of John’s Gospel
Wednesday Afternoons at 6:00 PM
TRIVIAL PURSUITS
Every time the first of the month falls on a Sunday, there will always be a Friday, the Thirteenth..
CROSSTALK REFERENCES
If you know of someone who might like to receive “CrossTalk” each week…a friend or family member…or prospect…Just send their name and e-mail address to me () – or see me on Sunday – and I’ll make sure they get it.
BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER
APP FOR YOUR PHONE
Many of you have commented on the readings we commit to on Sunday mornings. Those are from the Book of Common Prayer (BCP). If you’d like to have that study opportunity each day, you can download an APP for your phone that’ll allow you to commit Bible verses to instruction and memory every day.
Find BCP (the icon is a black Bible with a Cross on the front)in your phone’s APP Store. It’s a free download! And additionally, when you get to a particular day – say, November 18 – you can hit the arrow (upper right hand corner) and it’ll read the verses aloud.
It’s a great way to continue to read God’s Word daily…!
COWBOY WISDOM
Talk low. Talk slow. And don’t say too much.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Be a part of ourChildren’s Hour! Our children have certain needs and attention spans, and we’re moving to address that need. If you’re interested in helping in this most important ministry, just see me or Tina Butterfield or Jennifer Winslett on Sunday. And bring your children on Sunday. A Sign-Up Sheet is available!
OVERHEARD THIS WEEK…
I’m multitasking…
I can listen, ignore and forget at the same time.
OUR DAILY BREAD
Ninety percent (90%) of all Christians have never read the Bible through. Amazing!
In 2017, we’re reading the Bible through as a Church Family, with a combination of Old Testament and New Testament readings. This should average out to be two or three chapters per day.
Sunday, October 15:1 Kings 18; 1 Thessalonians 1;Monday, October 16:1 Kings 19; 1 Thessalonians 2; Tuesday, October 17:1 Kings 20; 1 Thessalonians 3;Wednesday, October 18:1 Kings 21; 1 Thessalonians 4;Thursday, October 19: 1 Kings 22; 1 Thessalonians 5;Friday, October 20:2 Kings 1; 2 Thessalonians 1;Saturday,October 21:2 Kings 2; 2 Thessalonians 2.
ANOTHER FUN TRIVIA FACT
The Yale crew (rowing) team, was the first collegiate sports team, having started in 1843. The Yale-Harvard crew race, was the first and is longest running intercollegiate American sports event. The first race was held in 1852.
CROSS CHURCH MISSIONS OPPORTUNITIES
Little Things Can Mean a Lot
Pill Bottles
In developing third-world nations, there aren’t enough pill bottles to go around. It’s often that tissue paper is used to wrap up medicine (pills & tablets) to send home with patients.
Wonder what to do with your empty pill bottles when they’re empty? Peel off the personal information label and bring them with you to Church. We’ll gather them up and send along to Matthew 25:Ministries for distribution.
Hotel Sundries
Gather up those hotel soaps and shampoos and bring them to Church with you. These small contributions make a big difference in the life of a family with immediate personal needs through our local homeless shelters.
Soda Can Tabs
Soda can tabs make a difference in a child’s life at St. Jude’s Hospital in Memphis. We all know someone whose life has been altered at St. Jude’s. Bring those tabs along with you each week for recycling!
CHURCH SIGNS I’VE SEEN RECENTLY
Just love everyone.
I’ll sort `em out later
PRAYER REQUESTS
Let’s talk about prayer requests…If you have any prayer requests you’d like to share with our group – and I know not all prayer requests ought to be made public – send them along to me, along with their relation to you (Example: Don Porter, Cousin to Steve Fowler). I’ll post them here and we can know where our hearts are coming from on a regular basis.
Darren & Christie Alexnder – Friends to John Golden
Bridget Alexander – Friend to John Golden
Harper Bass & Family – Friends to Leisha Hines
Kathy Bordelon
Scott Bullett – Friend to Eddie Butterfield
Tiffany Burnaman
Bill Butterfield – Brother to Chuck & John Butterfield
Bob Butterfield – Brother to Chuck & John Butterfield
Case Butterfield
Kristin Butterfield
Campbell Family – Friends to Kevin Combel
Bill Charles – Uncle to John & Chuck Butterfield
Cohen Family – Friends to Kevin Combel
Christie Collins – Sister-in-law to Jan Golden
Margaret Collins – Mother to Jan Golden
Jeff Coody – Friend to Ronnie Powell
Chad Crank – Friend to Laura Fowler
Arleen Croom – Friend to Tina Butterfield
Cross Church
Brian Cummings – Nephew to Ronnie & Cathy Powell
Wanda Cummings – Sister-in-Law to Ronnie & Cathy Powell
Bobby DeWitt – Friend to Cathy Powell
George Fisher – Friend to Chuck Butterfield
Milton & Beth Gibson – Beth has Breast Cancer
Leon Gowan – Friend to Chuck Butterfield & Brittany Combel
Roy Kevin Gray – Friend to Ronnie Powell
Allean Groom
Matt Hammons
Betty Hines – Mother to Danny Hines
Morgan Hines – Friend to Laura Fowler
Donnie Herron – Friend to Danny Hines
Justin Hinckley
Cindy Hodgkinson – Friend to Leisha Hines
Bobby Hodnet – Friend to Leisha Hines
Faye Hood – Friend to John Golden
Keith Johnson – Friend to John Golden
Glen & Carmen LaCour – Friends to Many at Cross Church
Hemp LaCour
Tammy Lee – Mother to Brittany Combel
Alvis Logan – Grandfather to Brittany Combel
Billy Martin – Grandfather to Zach Martin
Cheryre McGowan
Garrett McGowan Family – Relatives to John & Jan Goldwn
Christy McKinney – Friend to John Golden
Reggie McKinney – Friend to John Golden
Betty Miller Mother to Tina Butterfield
David Miller – Father to Tina Butterfield
Mary Mobley & Grace Aplin– Friends to Ronnie & Cathy Powell
Sylvia Montpelier – Friend to John Golden
Laura Peacock – Friend to John Golden
Phyllis Powell – Mother to Ronnie Powell
Jessica Pennison – Friend to Jacob Butterfield
Tami Powell – Relative to Ronnie & Cathy Powell
Bob & Flo Price – Friends to Laura Fowler
Jeff Quick – Uncle to Ryan Winslett
Family of Kyle Randall
Emilynn Sauce – Student at Jennifer Winslett’s School
David Sexton - Friend to Laura Fowler
Matthew Simon – Cousin to Ronnie & Cathy Powell
Stokes Family – Children & Grandchildren to Ronnie & Cathy Powell
Sudden Impact – Project of Louisiana State Police
Faye Tarver Family – Grandmother to Eddie Butterfield
Matt & Maddie Tomlin – Praise in the Coming of a Son in December
Joy Trevathan– Friend to Jan Golden
Nick Tuscany – Presently Deployed Overseas
Melinda Unthank
Elbert Wiggins – Friend to Paula Butterfield
Buck & Faye Williamson
Billy Woodall – Father to Paula Butterfield
Mike Womack – Friend to John Golden
Our City, State and Nation
Our First Responders Their Service to Us All
Our Troops and Their Families Serving at Home and Abroad
Unspoken Requests of Our Church Family.
TEE SHIRTS I’VE SEEN RECENTLY
I have neither
THE TIME
nor the
CRAYONS
to explain it to you.
THE LAST WORD
“Oh, I can walk the walk. Just please don’t ask me to run the run or jog the jog.”
(Anonymous)