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THIS WEEK AT C3NAZ //////////
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Join us for OUTDOOR worship on Sundays at 10:00 a.m.
*weather permitting*
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Join us this Sunday as Pastor Jeff McVay begins a new seven-week series called, "Sermon on the Mount: A Kingdom Upside Down". This series will encourage us to go beyond the superficial and search deep into our hearts to see ourselves as Christ sees us. Christ’s bold Sermon on the Mount challenged his hearers to understand that God was seeking internal righteousness from them, not just external acts. This is only possible through God’s work to bring new life in us. Click here to watch the previous sermon series.
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Join us for worship online on Sundays at 11:00 a.m.
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Let's Stay in Touch!
Fill out our Connect Card here
Let us know you attended our services and share prayer requests
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Next Steps
Share your story with us and your decision to say YES TO JESUS today during our services.
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DAILY BIBLE READING PLAN ////
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Sunday, September 13, 2020:
Psalm 24, Job 38:1,18-41,
Revelation 18:1-8, Matthew 5:21-26
Monday, September 14, 2020:
Psalm 56, Job 40:1-24,
Acts 15:36-16:5, John 11:55-12:8
Tuesday, September 15, 2020:
Psalm 61, Job 40:1; 41:1-11,
Acts 16:6-15, John 12:9-19
Wednesday, September 16, 2020:
Psalm 72, Job 42:1-17,
Acts 16:16-24, John 12:20-26
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Thursday, September 17, 2020:
Psalm 71, Job 28:1-28,
Acts 16:25-40, John 12:27-36a
Friday, September 18, 2020:
Psalm 69:1-38, Esther 1:1-4, 10-19,
Acts 17:1-15, John 12:36b-43
Saturday, September 19, 2020:
Psalm 75, Esther 2:5-8, 15-23,
Acts 17:16-34, John 12:44-50
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*Carol MacCartny (possible heart attack)
*Michele Jimenez's Mother, Shannon (emergency surgery yesterday)
*Pastor Kyle & Morgan and their baby boy, Theo Richard Fellows!
*Lois Miller's Family in Oregon (evacuated due to wildfires)
*Pastor Fred & Joyce Wheeler's son, Fred (blood clots/trouble breathing)
*Johnny Stickland, Gay Garza's Father (cancer treatment side effects in ICU)
*NEW! Michigan District Superintendent, Rev. Brad & Deb Dyrness and Lansing South church in transition
*Jenkins Family (COVID-19 positive)
*Educators and Students back to school (in-person or virtual)
*Carrie Smith (health & healing)
*Grieving Families who have lost loved ones (Hoke, Marks, Miller, Hinze/Griffith)
*Pastor Fred & Joyce Wheeler
*Keegan Hurt, Air Force, Okinawa, Japan
*Tim DeMars, Army, Texas
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Cross Community
10-4 Vision
10 Ministry Goals
in 4 Years
Community/District Projects
Recovery Groups
10 New Families from Wee Care
Launch 10 New Offsite Small Groups
200 New Visitor Ratio for 2020-2021
Permanent Second Service Option
Launching Satellite Campus
Pay Off Mortgage
Call an Associate Pastor
Send Group on International Missions Trip
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WEEKLY ATTENDANCE //
STEWARDSHIP GIVING
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Thank you for your continued and faithful giving!
Your participation in worship through the giving of His Tithes and Our Offerings funds the mission of the World Evangelism Fund (global missions), Olivet Nazarene University student scholarships, Pensions and Benefits for our Nazarene pastors, and Cross Community Church of the Nazarene to
be disciples of Jesus
making disciples of Jesus
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Sunday, September 6 Attendance
Morning Worship In-Person // Online 112+
Last Week's Tithes
Tithe Received $3,998
Weekly Tithe Needed $5,600
Difference $(1,602)
Last Week's Offerings
Sunday School $14
Building Fund* $130
*Building Fund goes toward monthly mortgage principal reduction.
Our remaining loan balance is $13,277
Faith Promise (2020-2021) Goal $32,000
Year-to-Date Faith Promise Giving $2,464
Thanks/Easter Offering
Year-to-Date, we have met our budgeted tithe goal!
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR /////////
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TODAY, September 13
*Outdoor Small Groups, 9:00 a.m.
*Outdoor Worship, 10:00 a.m.
Worship ONLINE on
Facebook or YouTube, 11:00 a.m.
Monday, September 14
Wee Care Virtual Open Houses
ZOOM Dept Heads Mtg, 6:00 p.m.
Outdoor Cardio Drumming, 6:00 p.m.
ZOOM Church Board Mtg, 7:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, September 15
Wee Care Virtual Open Houses
Thursday, September 17
Wee Care Virtual Open Houses
Outdoor Cardio Drumming, 6:00 p.m.
NEXT Sunday, September 20
*Outdoor Small Groups, 9:00 a.m.
*Outdoor Worship, 10:00 a.m.
Worship ONLINE on
Facebook or YouTube, 11:00 a.m.
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*Weather Permitting - We will decide by 8:00 a.m. on Sundays if the weather is not in our favor and we will cancel Outdoor Small Groups
and move our worship service ONLINE ONLY at 11:00 a.m.
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MINISTRIES OF C3NAZ /////////
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Faith Promise
How has "God Surprised You"?
God may increase your income.
God may decrease your expenses.
God may lead you to sacrifice.
Faith Promise is a way of financially supporting world evangelism. Rather than waiting to respond to individual appeals as they come along, believers ask the Lord how much they should give to missions over the next year. They then commit to that annual total as a "Faith Promise." Faith Promise thus turns global missions giving into something strategic rather than something sporadic.
Faith Promise giving is over and above the tithe. Tithing is a clear scriptural principle, dating back to the earliest pages of Genesis. Tithing recognizes God's ownership over me and all that I have.
In practical terms, tithe money runs the local church and its ministries. Faith Promise is a way for us to give specifically to reaching the unreached of the world. Faith Promise giving tangibly expresses my desire that the whole world knows the Good News.
Share your "God Surprise Me" story with us!
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Welcome our NEW Michigan District Superintendent, Rev. Brad (Deb) Dyrness
Brad was elected unanimously by the DAC and appointed on Sunday, September 6 by General Superintendent, Dr. David Graves, via YouTube/Zoom. Pastor Brad is the lead pastor at Lansing South (SouthNaz) until September 27. His first day with the District is October 1. Please be in prayer for transition at the Michigan District and for Lansing South's church board & current staff in their search for a new pastor.
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Bethany Christian Services
September Newsletter - Volunteer Opportunities
Our Rwandan mother, Rahab, is welcoming her daughter and 15-year-old grandson arriving in Kalamazoo on September 16.
Assistance is needed to welcome the new family members for the following:
*Basic Donation Items in a Welcome Basket (Toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap)
*Joining or assisting in the first meal (depending on if Rahab wants to cook)
*Transportation for the first few weeks of appointments (usually during the day).
*Weekly mail check and sort at their home
Please contact Melanie Smith for more details or if you are interested in assisting in these ways.
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Food Pantry Ministries
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS GIVING OF FOOD AND MONETARY GIFTS! You can donate financially or pick up extra food items to donate to our food pantry at the church and Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes. There is a bin outside the church's main north entrance for DROP OFF. You can ship food items to the Lages' home address at 727 Calico, Portage, MI 49024. Contact Joyce Lage at (269) 327-4894 for questions.
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Join the Media Team!
We are updating all of our audio/visual equipment in the Sanctuary in order to enhance our online presence for our community and world to learn more about Jesus and what's happening at C3Naz. We need fresh tech volunteers who have a passion for running cameras, digital soundboard, mixers, and enjoys video production. If this is a place you can serve, please contact the church office.
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C3STUDENTS ////////////////////
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Ministry for 6th to 12th Grade
SCRIPTURE IN THE SHADE
"Hope in the Darkness"
Outdoors on Sundays at 9:00 a.m.
Bring a mask, a chair/blanket, your bible, and a pen. If you want something to eat or drink, please bring it with you! We will meet in the back of the church parking lot. *Weather Permitting* If the outdoor worship service is cancelled then we will not meet.
Contact our NYI Leadership Team:
NextGen Pastor, Kyle Fellows (618) 530-2941
NYI President, Julie Jenkins (269) 808-3403
NYI Vice President, Chris Smith (269) 358-0445
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C3KIDZ ////////////////////////
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Ministry for Newborn to 5th Grade
EVERY SUNDAY! C3Kidz Sunday Story!
Watch your email inbox. Make sure you are on the mailing list to receive these videos and resources to enjoy time learning about our great big God at home with your family!
We love our kids at Cross Community and miss you all! Please continue to pray for our ministry team as we look at safe plans to regather in our kids ministry areas in the future!
Watch our C3K Facebook Page for more details!
Contact our C3Kidz Leadership Team:
NextGen Pastor, Kyle Fellows (618) 530-2941
SDMI Chair, Kimber Shore (847) 894-5152
C3Kidz Church, Jen Harding & Liz Trainer
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NAZARENE WEE CARE CENTER /////
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CONGRATULATIONS TO
MRS. CHERYL DUTCHER!
On Friday, September 11 she retired after serving our Wee Care Center for 28 YEARS! Thank you Cheryl for your faithfulness in serving behind the scenes in an important role in the office of the Wee Care! You are loved and will be missed! Enjoy retirement!
PRAY for our Directors and Wee Care Staff as they serve our Wee Care families especially with kids adapting to changes in school and online learning opportunities.
Walk a virtual tour and join our Wee Care family!
Call (269) 327-3100 or send an email to our Wee Care Director, Jen Harding
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Church Office
Stay-At Home Hours:
Monday-Thursday:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday - Closed
Church Office: (269) 327-3151
Office Administrator,
Deidre Marks
(989) 413-0812
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