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The Crossing Community Church
5000 Arlington Centre Boulevard
Columbus, OH 43220
OUR STEWARDSHIP
July 23, 2012
“I will be loyal to Lane Avenue Baptist Church and uphold it with my Prayers, my Presence, my Gifts, and my Service.”
By Our Presence
Sunday School Enrollment 210
Sunday School Attendance 117
Morning Worship (8:30 a.m. -37/10:45 a.m. -75) 112
By Our Gifts
Weekly Budget 8,604
Weekly Offering 4,005
Offering YTD 208,124
Budget Goal YTD 258,120
By Your Service
DEACON OF THE WEEK
July 22
John Wilkerson
July 29
Archie DeBoard
August 5
Pete DeWilde
August 12
Joe Hatfield
August 19
Jim Jeffers
August 26
Ralph Landers
EXTENDED CARE/NURSERY SESSION WORKERS
July 29
8:30 a.m. Rhonda Fullerton
10:45 a.m. Megan Bibbey
August 5
8:30 a.m. Karen Mogren
10:45 a.m. Carolyn Flowers
August 12
8:30 a.m. Aimee Jeffers
10:45 a.m. Alison Carpenter
August 19
8:30 a.m. Debby Oliphant
10:45 a.m. Kathy and Ginny Nicholson
August 26
8:30 a.m. Rhonda Fullerton
10:45 a.m. Steve and Jodi Fischer
Teller Schedule
Debbie DeWilde/Linda Omohundro July 29
Nancy Cheek/Jean Howard August 5
Sue Crego/Carolyn Flowers August 12
Walter Herbst/Dick Omohundro August 19
Debbie DeWilde/Linda Omohundro August 26
LEADER DEADLINE—The next mailed Leader will be typed on August 13. All articles for that issue should be submitted by Friday, August 10.
Wednesday, July 25
6:30 p.m. Bible Study/Prayer Meeting
Thursday, July 26
9:00 a.m. Ladies Coffee Klatsch/Panera
Sunday, July 29
8:30 a.m. Worship Service (Lord’s Supper)
(Catch-up Sunday) (Youth Mission Trip
Testimonies)
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
10:45 a.m. Worship Service (Lord’s Supper)
(Catch-up Sunday) (Youth
Mission Trip Testimonies)
6:00 p.m. Youth Softball/Thompson Fields
Wednesday, August 1
6:00 p.m. Building Use/Properties Committee Mtg.
6:30 p.m. Bible Study/Prayer Meeting
Thursday, August 2
9:00 a.m. Ladies Coffee Klatsch/Panera
Saturday, August 4
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Youth Fundraiser
Andersons Store – Recycling
Sunday, August 5
8:30 a.m. Worship Service
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
10:45 a.m. Worship Service
2:00 p.m. Meet at Traditions
4:30 p.m. Church Council Meeting
Monday, August 6th – Friday, August 10th
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – VBS at CNC/Hilliard
Wednesday, August 8
6:30 p.m. Bible Study/Prayer Meeting
Thursday, August 9
9:00 a.m. Ladies Coffee Klatsch/Panera
Saturday, August 11
9:00 a.m. Sunday School Worker Training
@ Dublin Baptist Church
Sunday, August 12
8:30 a.m. Worship Service
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
10:45 a.m. Worship Service
3:00 p.m. Finance Committee Meeting
Wednesday, August 15
6:30 p.m. Business Meeting/Prayer Meeting
Thursday, August 16
9:00 a.m. Ladies Coffee Klatsch/Panera
Sunday, August 19
8:30 a.m. Worship Service
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
10:45 a.m. Worship
2:00 p.m. YA Service at Sunrise Assisted Living
4:00 p.m. Deacons’ Meeting
Wednesday, August 22
6:30 p.m. Bible Study/Prayer Meeting
Thursday, August 23
9:00 a.m. Ladies Coffee Klatsch/Panera
Sunday, August 26
8:30 a.m. Worship Service (Lord’s Supper)
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
10:45 a.m. Worship (Lord’s Supper)
Wednesday, August 29
6:30 p.m. Bible Study/Prayer Meeting
Thursday, August 30
9:00 a.m. Ladies Coffee Klatsch/Panera
Sunday, September 2
8:30 a.m. Worship Service
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
10:45 a.m. Worship Service
Monday, September 3
The Church Office will be closed for the
Labor Day holiday.
Pastor’s Column
The Pastor is away on vacation.
Your Pastor,
Wayne
YOUTH AND EDUCATION
YOUTH SOFTBALL
The Youth easily defeated Meadow Park Church of God in their last game. This Sunday they play Scioto Ridge United Methodist at 6:00 p.m. All games are played at Thompson Park behind the Lane Road Library. Come out and cheer for the youth!
CCC YOUTH MISSION TEAM REPORT
We had a wonderful trip to Grand Rapids, Michigan! We are grateful for this experience. The youth will share their stories and testimonies in both Worship Services on July 29th.
Be “Green” and help CCC Youth earn some Green!
It’s time to clean out the basement again! Bring your old computers, stereos, phones and electronic gadgets to The Andersons General Store, 7000 Bent Tree Boulevard, near Sawmill and 161 on Saturday, August 4th, and we will recycle them. Bring your documents to be shredded too! There is no limit on how much you can bring for a $5.00 donation. Better yet, you get a $5.00 coupon for purchases inside The Andersons Store! Collection times are between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Our youth and parents will be there to unload your stuff. Tell your friends and neighbors. Recycle responsibly and help our youth! Proceeds will go toward future Youth Mission Trips.
Club VBS Helpers Needed at CNC
Club VBS was a success at the park. Thanks to all of the dedicated workers and teachers who contributed their time and energy! VBS Space Quest will be conducted again on August 6th – 10th, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the CNC in Hilliard for children 3 years – 5th grade. Volunteers from our congregation are needed! Please contact Janet Buechner or me if you wish to serve on the team.
WE ARE, CCC!
We are in a position to grow! How can you contribute? Please attend the Sunday School training event on August 11th. This event is for ALL church members who want our church to grow both numerically and spiritually! See the details in the article below. Register today!
In His Service,
Tracy
WOMEN’S MINISTRY
LADIES COFFEE “KLATSCH”
Ladies, we invite you to join us on Thursday mornings for Christian fellowship and a good cup of coffee at 9:00 a.m., at Panera Bread at Tremont.
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORKER TRAINING EVENT
Date: Saturday, August 11, 2012
Start Time: 9:00 a.m. End Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Dublin Baptist Church
Category: Bible Teaching/Leadership
Details:
This training event is to train and refresh all who work in Sunday School or Small Group Ministry. Our featured guest is Dr. Thom Rainier. President and CEO of LifeWay Christian Stores!
Cost: $15.00 per person, includes lunch
(If registered by July 26th, and $25.00 on site)
Contact: Wendy Hammock
Email: wehammoc@scbo.org
Phone: 614.827.1826
Registration:
Call or e-mail Wendy Hammock with questions. To register please go online at www.scbo.org.
MONTHLY BUSINESS MEETING
Our next Business Meeting will be Wednesday, August 15th, at 6:30 p.m.
TRANSPORTATION REMINDER
Anyone who will need transportation to our temporary location, should contact Paul Althoff.
"The Messiah" for Christmas
Brandon Hollihan—Minister of Music for Northwest United Methodist Church and husband of our pianist, Junghwa Lee—is putting together a multi-church presentation of "The Messiah" for this Christmas season.
Future practices will be scheduled throughout the fall.
This is an excellent opportunity not only to engage in an uplifting church community event, but also to fully participate in a Christmas worship experience while we are housed in our temporary facility.
If you have any questions, please contact Scott Anderson.
MAILING ADDRESS CHANGE
Please note the new mailing address for The Crossing Community Church is: P.O. Box 1283, Hilliard, OH 43026-6283.
STOWE UPDATE
Dear LABC family,
382 people were served at the Stowe Baptist Center Soup Kitchen in July. I would like to especially thank Paul and Bonnie Althoff, Bill Coulter, and Kelly Thorson who helped prepare and serve the meal. Their love and service to God’s people is most appreciated. I could not do it without your prayers, financial support, and willingness to cook, and to go and serve as needed. With the increase in the number of people we are serving, there is a need for more people to help. A sign-up sheet has been placed outside the OFH, for those who would like to signup to help. Three people in addition to me are needed to travel to Stowe on the third Tuesday of every month. We cook on the third Monday of every month, and then serve on Tuesday, at 10:00 a.m. I’d love to have you participate any way you can. This ministry is greatly needed. I appreciate all of your efforts so much. Your sister-in-Christ, Kathy Leach
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – CNC
Blast off to Vacation Bible School with the Crossing Community Church and CNC Child Care Staff
When: August 6-10, 2012 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Child Nurturing Center, 4630 Leap Court, Hilliard, OH 43026.
Who: Children – 3-year-olds – 5th grade, who are currently enrolled at the Child Nurturing Center and/or the Crossing Community Church families and friends, and Hilliard or other local-area residents.
Registration: Pre-registration is required by calling Ms. Janet at 614/777-5195, or e-mailing the child’s name, age, and a return telephone number to reach a parent to childnurturing@sbcglobal.net. CNC students can confirm their attendance with Ms. Janet when at the Center. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Janet at the Center or call her at 614/777-5195.
What: Kids will have a galaxy full of fun as they expand their knowledge about Jesus and learn all about Jesus’ mission for them.
Directions: Easily accessible from 270, exit to Cemetery Road, go west to Leap Road, and turn right. Leap Court is the first turn after Kroger’s parking lot on the left. Hope to see you there.
FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
July 29th is Catch-Up Sunday. You will find offering envelopes in your bulletins this Sunday for catching up on your tithe or to give an extra offering.
NURSERY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The nursery is looking for volunteers to help out on a rotational basis during the 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. services. If you would be willing to volunteer your time once a month or as an occasional substitute, please contact Karen Mogren at mogren.2@osu.edu.
LABC CHURCH BRICKS AVAILABLE
If you would like to have a brick memento from the Lane Avenue Baptist Church building, Joe Hatfield has several at his home, setting in his driveway. You are welcome to stop by any time to pick one up. His home is on a corner, and the driveway can be accessed from 4799 Trabue Road, then follow the driveway, picking up the brick on the way out, exiting on Bolingbrook Drive, and following Bolingbrook back to Trabue Road. The bricks will be available until August 14th, when Joe will dispose of whatever is left.
LANDSCAPING SERVICES AVAILABLE
Joe Hatfield, one of our own LABC members, has retired. He is now offering landscape services to the general public. If you need residential or business landscaping, consider giving Joe a call at 206-2319.