From the Social Director of the Love Boat

The Love Boat

If you hate going to church, we understand.

Studies show that many men—and more and more women too—will not even set foot inside a church today. Way too much of church is boring and irrelevant. Many of us feel like we don't have time. We don't want to be constantly asked for money. And frankly, many of us believe church is for wimps. Beyond all that, the number one reason most of us don't like to go to church is obvious—there are way too many hypocrites there!

If you hate going to church, CrossWalk was built with you in mind. At CrossWalk we're casual in our approach, yet what we have to communicate is extremely serious stuff. We strive to make every message and every service relevant and applicable to real life, as well as excellent in quality. At the same time, you can come to church in your jeans, or your shorts (or even in your jean shorts) and feel perfectly comfortable in one of our services. Grab a cup of coffee and a bagel on your way in and settle in for a high-octane hour of power-learning about God.

The early Christians were not lambs. They were lions—take-charge people who risked everything they had to serve God. They fought valiantly for their faith in God. They spoke their minds and stepped on toes, especially the toes of the religious establishment. They were true leaders—tough guys and gals who were both feared and respected in their communities. They weren't always "saintly," but they had an intense commitment to God and to his message. That's the kind of church CrossWalk is striving to become.

If you're looking for a church that will—

Meet you wherever you're at
Engage you where your soul meets real life
Teach you, not preach at you
Help you really deeply understand what's in the Bible
Challenge you to whole-hearted faith in God
And do all of that in a way that's not wimpy or hypocritical
—then, we challenge you to check out CrossWalk! You won't go away disappointed. That's our promise.


New Residents

Are you brand new to the Laveen and South Mountain Village communities?
CrossWalk is built for you. We have great people who can help you get plugged in and connect with your neighbors. We're a church that's passionate about our community. If you're new to Laveen and South Mountain Village, and trying to get your feet on the ground, join us this coming Sunday at CrossWalk. When you get here, just ask for Melody, our community resource guru, and she'll get you the info to find the services you're looking for.

If you can't wait until Sunday, and need information about your community today, call us at the CrossWalk office (602) 304-0072, and we'll help you find directions to what you need. Here are some great websites and phone numbers to help you get connected.

Community
Laveen Community Website - www.laveen.org
South Mountain - Laveen Chamber of Commerce - http://www.phoenixchamber.com/smlc/Index/

Schools
Arizona Lutheran Academy - Christian High School Education - www.alacoyotes.org, Ph: (602) 268-8686

Emmanuel Lutheran School - Christian Elementary School Education - http://www.elstempe.org, Ph: (480) 967-3991

Eagle College Prep - K-3 Elementary Charter School - www.eagleprep.org, Ph: (602) 672-2007

Laveen Elementary School District - K-8 Elementary Public Education http://www.laveeneld.org, Ph: (602) 237-7040
Roosevelt Elementary School District - K-8 Elementary Public Education http://www.rsd.k12.az.us, Ph: (602) 243-4800

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GJ - Why would anyone favor the incense of Eastern Orthodox worship over the community resource guru of CrossWalk?

Mrs. Ichabod is motioning to me.

"Felt needs," she says.

Now I remember. If a church (dare we call it that?) appeals to the felt needs of a community, then people will stay for the Gospel.

But, if the message on the website is so attenuated that the Word of God is hidden away, then when will the efficacious Gospel be allowed to work?

KJV 1 Corinthians 14:8 For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?