Yup, it's that time already... no, not time to break out the lights and egg nog, but it is time to start talking about our Christmas series! I'd love to nail it down soon so we can get working on having an amazing Christmas season here at Crossroads.

So blog your ideas and let's get the discussion rolling. No idea is too crazy (Dean dressed up like a Christmas tree?, flying human snowflakes?, an ice slide from the Catwalk to the stage?).

The next 4 weeks!

Hey all, here are the next 4 weeks of topics. I'd love to hear your creative ideas (songs, movies, videos, stage props, dramatic stuff, etc.)

June 7 - Baptisms
idea: celebrating life change

June 14 - Communion/Confession
idea: sometimes we just need to take a long hard look inside
current ideas: candles, mirrors

June 21 - Father's Day
idea: celebrate fathers, challenge to take the lead on faith

June 28 - Making the Most of Summer (Honoring God with Summer)
idea:
- laugh a lot and enjoy time and family
- get to know someone who needs to know God
- follow close and look for God

New Series Ideas

Hey everyone, we're finally getting some time to look toward the future. So I did a little research on possible series that might be meaningful here at Crossroads and I wanted your opinions. Some are from other churches, some are just my ideas. Which ones do you like? Any you don't like? Any other ideas? Post your ideas if you get the chance. Thanks!
Andrew


Sync (getting life in line with God)
- community
- making the most of every moment
- living in grace

Sex for Sale (dealing with sexuality and all that it drives)

The Space Between
- You and Worship
- You and Truth
- You and Passion

Vintage Church (4 R's, Acts church)

Organic (back to the basic truth of life)

"You Asked" (Hard Questions)
- questions from the congregation

"Vent" (dealing with anger/relational problems)

Define the Relationship (relationships, where they’re at and where they’re going)

Balanced (life balance)
- finances
- time
- truth

Finding Hope (hope that this year can be great)

Influence (making a difference)

Now What? (Making Sense of Life)
- Why am I here?
- Why is life so hard?
- How does my life fit in God's plan?

A Change Will Do You Good (life change)
- changing the heart
- changing the mind
- changing the action

finding L.O.V.E. (Beatles music)
- love at home
- love at work
- love around the community/world

Can You See Him? (seeing God in the world around you, in the everyday)

True(ish) - finding real truth in the chaos
Living in the Gray (find the freedom to live beyond your black and white boundaries)

Urban Legends (Debunking Spiritual Myths)
- God is here for you
- Grace is free
- You can work it out

Called to Follow (we were called to more than believing, we were called to living)

You Can't Do It/ You Don't Have What It Takes (weakness is strength)

Getting Rich (finding true wealth and contentment)

Fearless (having courage to fight the battles)

Who Am I? (Identity, figuring out what we think of ourselves and what God says about us)