1 Corinthians 13 and 1 John 4:7-21 are masterpieces on the topic of love. I invite you to read these passages as you prepare for Sunday worship. The love that is expressed and expounded by Paul and John comes from the Greek word Agape. The simple expression of agape is selfless. And John says in 1 John, God is agape. And then goes on to say that we are called by God to imitate God in the ways of agape. Fundamentally, the call of God is this: "because God is agape to us, we are to be agape to one another."
1 Corinthians 13 describes what agape looks like... In light of the teaching of Paul and John in these passages, we could put our name in place of the word love (agape) each time it is used in verses 4-7. Try that on... put your name in place of the word love, "Mark is patient, Mark is kind... Mark does not envy... etc."
Now there is a challenge. God is calling us to be a community of grace, truth, and LOVE. Let's engage it!
Following our 9:30am Sunday morning worship, we will be meeting with our Care Groups. We welcome everyone to stay and attend these smaller gatherings as our elder/deacon teams meet with you for fellowship and conversation. We are interested in updating you on happenings within Crestview Church and interested in your feedback.
See you soon!
In Jesus name,
Pastor Mark
Pastor Mark
Check out this entry in Mark's weekly blog on the Crestview website, here!
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Sunday, January 22: Calling all Crestview People!
Immediately after our morning worship service on Sunday January 22nd, our elder/deacon teams want to meet with each of their care groups. It will be a time for connecting, updating on any current Crestview news and aksing for your input and feedback on various things. Please plan to stick around after church next week for a half hour of connection with others and the leadership.
Sunday, January 22: Second Offering for Jason and Kristine Stryd
 Here's more information about what Jason and Kristine are up to in their Albanian Christian ministry.
Wednesday, January 25: Hosting Winter Bike to Work Day at Crestview
 Our summer Bike from Work day celebration was so successful, so we're doing something similar for Winter. This time we'll sponsor both morning and evening events. The morning event will be low-key; if you're willing to hand out food, please contact Eleanor Needy. For evening, we're asking everyone to prepare chili and/or cornbread for a 5pm meal. This meal will be for both Crestview as well as cyclists. If you're able, please bring the meal by 4:45pm, but bringing it later is fine. Let's show our love for our community! For questions, see Eleanor or Muffie VanAndel.
Need to Know Number of Camping Reservations ASAP! June 23-25th, Golden Gate State Park
 Eleanor and Tom Needy need your commitments as soon as possible. We have 8 reserved camping spots and need to reserve more ASAP if needed. Please let Eleanor and Tom know your intentions right away and set this time aside to come and join us for the weekend.
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Message Schedule for Winter, 2017
1/22 Mission/Vision: A Community of Grace, Truth and Love - Building the Kingdom
1 Corinthians 13
1/29 Guest Speaker: Eileen Christofferson
2/5 Sharing: Rocks of Remembrance and Commitment, Mt 2
Download Schedule for Winter, 2017
1/22 Care Group Meetings
How to Read the Bible for All its Worth!
1/29 Holy Spirit Roger Tinklenberg
2/5 Grammatical Pastor Mark
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Idea Request From Jackie
 The Community Dwellers, our kids who do a community project once a month, are looking for new awesome ideas on ways to give back to the community. In the past we have baked pies for BOHO, cleaned up neighbors' yards, and more. Any congregation members with any great ideas should please email Jackie. Thank you
Read more about the Crestview Children and Young Adult ministries and about the Director, Jackie Lamaire on the Crestview website.
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Save The Date
Sun, 1/22 Second Offering: Jason and Kristine Stryd
Sun, 1/22 Special Download: Care Group Meetings with Deacons and Elders
Wed, 1/25 Hosting Winter Bike to Work Day
Remember to reserve your camping spot ASAP for this summer's camping trip at Golden Gate State Park for June 23-25. Contact Eleanor Needy
Crestview happenings can be viewed on the Crestview website Calendar page.
Crestview events details can be viewed on the Crestview website Events page.
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We are a community of faith glorifying God, becoming like Christ, and building God's Kingdom. Because of God’s incredible love for us, we love one another deeply and share the hope we have in Jesus. By the Power of the Holy Spirit, we do this through: * Life-giving worship * Teaching God’s Word * Caring for one another * Serving our neighbors * Engaging our community * Sharing our resources.
To read more about the Christian Reformed Church and what we believe, please visit the Crestview website here.
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We look forward to worshiping with you on Sunday!
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Crestview Church
3665 Madison Avenue
Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 444-5780
Sunday Service at 9:30 a.m.
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