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This Week at Cross Church | Exciting Days Ahead
In Washington, D.C.
Jeana and I are in Washington, D.C. to attend the Presidential Inauguration on Friday. Today, we are highly engaged in several things: A major pre-inaugural prayer gathering for evangelicals, a celebration worship service with friends of Israel, and other pre-inaugural events. Friday will be filled with a breakfast fellowship with the Arkansas delegation, the Presidential Inauguration, including the swearing in ceremony when President-elect Donald Trump becomes the 45th President of the United States, followed by the Inauguration Parade and other celebrations. Yesterday, I shared how we all have reasons to celebrate along with challenges to address. I hope you’ll read it if you haven’t already.
Jeana and I will return home to Northwest Arkansas on Saturday night, ready for worship on Sunday morning. Pray for our new President, Vice-President, his cabinet, members of Congress, and all the decisions they will be making together for the future of our nation.
21 Days of Prayer, January 8 – 28
As we enter the final week of our 21 Days of Prayer calling out to God for our families, our church, and our nation, we are excited to hear how God has changed lives and grown us closer to Him. We want to invite you and your family to be involved in our daily prayer gatherings that begin this Monday. They’ll be at our campuses Monday through Friday from 6:00-7:00 a.m. and Saturday from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Fayetteville East campus will meet at the Fayetteville campus.
Freedom Weekend, February 3 – 5
Students from all our campuses, 6th-12th grade, won’t want to miss this incredible weekend with speakers Jeff Wallace and Tony Merida and worship by Shane Schauer. Freedom Weekend is an experience that will challenge your students at all points in their spiritual walks to forsake selfish dreams, desires and demands, and embrace a Christ-centered lifestyle. For more information visit crosschurch.com/freedom.
NWA Men’s Conference 2017
Men, you don’t want to miss the ninth annual NWA Men’s Conference on February 24-25, 2017, at the Cross Church Pinnacle Hills Campus. This year’s conference features dynamic speakers, including Brad Graves, Alex Himaya, Brad Jurkovich, and Aaron Werner as well as an inspirational time of praise and worship. You don’t want to miss the influence of these speakers and their unique method of pouring wisdom into men of all ages. MORE HERE
Looking Forward to Sunday Worship
Making Things Right is the message for Sunday morning as we continue in our series called BARRIERS. Invite a friend. Join us with family and friends. Let’s make Sunday a tremendous day of worship.
See You Sunday at Cross Church,
Ronnie W. Floyd
Dr. Ronnie Floyd is the President & CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee.
This Week at Cross Church | Engage in 21 Days of Prayer
If you missed Sunday morning worship, please take a moment to watch our message that kicked off not just a new series, but also our 21 Days of Prayer. We want to urge you to find your level and go at your pace, but at least say, “For the days left, I will think through and focus on my spiritual life for the future.” If you would like to receive a daily text message that gives a brief snapshot of our emphasis for the day and a helpful word for your life, please text: 21DAYS to 313131. We also have printed versions on each campus.
Enter Into 2017 Honoring the Lord
New beginnings occur in the first days of any year, including the year 2017. Resolve beginning today “I will honor God weekly with at least the first one tenth of all God gives to me in 2017.” The Lord will be revered and you will be blessed. Do not minimize the importance of this in your life. Remember, blessing always follows obedience.
Gather the People
Gather people to come to worship services at Cross Church with you. If you invite people, they will consider it and likely join you at some point. Gather people to one of our small groups meeting on or through one of our campuses. Gather teenagers to participate in our Freedom Weekend coming up on February 3-5, 2017. Gather men to our upcoming Northwest Arkansas Men’s Conference on February 24 – 25, 2017. Gather women to participate in our Women’s Bible Studies during the week. Gather people to consider a national or international mission experience. Gather people to volunteer some time or bring some things to be resold in our Compassion Center. Here is the bottom line: Gather the people!
How to Pray for America in This Historic Moment
On Monday, I released an article that challenged all Americans and followers of Christ on How to Pray for America in This Historic Moment. Please take time to read it and share it with a friend. Never has our nation needed prayer more than today. Join me in this journey.
Sanctity of Human Life Sunday
Sunday, January 15 we will observe the Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. For some women this can make the difference of choosing life or not. It is an opportunity to speak the truth in love about abortion. It is an opportunity to stir in someone’s heart the need to make a difference in the life of a woman and her expected child. In America alone, there are almost three abortions every minute. That is 3,400 lives a day that are taken. Be a part of changing this statistic for 2017 by learning, praying, giving, and serving.
See You Sunday at Cross Church,
Ronnie W. Floyd
Dr. Ronnie Floyd is the President & CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee.