125 S. Houston Levee RoadEads, TN 38028

901.309.7777www.crossroadsmemphis.com

9:00 A.M. Sunday School Classes

Preschool (Birth through 4) - Northwest WingAnne Elizabeth Hattier, Director

Children (Grades K5-6) - Northeast WingJennifer Storey, Director

Students (Grades 7-12) - Room S130 Matt Briggs, Minister of Students

College and Career - Men - Room S131John Conway, Bil Gardner, Don Worsham, Teachers

College and Career - Ladies - Room S133Rhonda Conway, Peg Gwin, Vicki Mullins, Teachers

Career/Professionals - Room S125Dave Wright, Teacher

Young Married 2 - Room S129Jon Box & Richard Cooper, Teachers

Adult 1 - Room N103John Graves, Teacher

Adult 2 - Room S124 Ted Minor, Teacher

Median Adults - Room S127 Sammy Mitchell, Teacher

Senior Adults - W138 (Choir Room) Jack Gilbert, Teacher

Guests and Friends!

Thank you for visiting Crossroads. We are a family of believers striving to "run to the heart of Jesus together." In this Christmas season, we hope and pray that you will consider making Crossroads your church home. "SAFE. SIMPLE. HOME." for all is our heartbeat. Thanks for coming.

Christmas is the SEASON ... JESUS is the REASON.

Jude 2

Rob MullinsSenior Pastor

Sundays 9:00 AM - Sunday School 10:30 AM - Worship Service 4:00 PM - Orchestra Rehearsal 4:00 PM - Youth Choir Rehearsal Tuesdays 10:00 AM - Ladies' Bible Study (Vicki Mullins) (resumes January 24) Wednesdays 4:45 PM - Family Wednesday Dinner 6:00 PM - Awana, Bible Studies, Prayer Meeting 6:15 PM - Youth Bible Study 7:00 PM - TBS - College & Career Bible Study 7:00 PM - Choir Rehearsal (resumes December 14) Thursdays 9:45 AM - Ladies' Bible Study (LeAnn Allen) (resumes in February)

Weekly Schedule

CROSSROADS

The GospelResounds

SAFE. SIMPLE. HOME. SAFE. SIMPLE. HOME.

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Christmas at Crossroads

... AS WE SHARE JESUS CHRIST GLOBALLYTHROUGH LOTTIE MOON OPPORTUNITIES

Sunday, December 18. The Crossroads 2016 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. Prayerfully consider what the Lord would have you give to help foreign missionaries in extending the love of Jesus to the world.

The Lottie Moon Post Office is open and runs through December 18. For 25 cents per card, our Crossroads children will hand deliver your Christmas cards to other Crossroads members, with all proceeds going to the Lottie Moon Offering.

... AS WE REJOICE IN THE JOY AND WONDER OF THE FIRST CHRISTMAS

Sunday evening, December 4, 6:00 PM. “Christ is Born,” the Adult Choir and Or-chestra Christmas Presentation with Daniel Crews. Invite a friend and come ready to be blessed!

... AS WE REMEMBER THE CHRISTMAS STORYSunday , December 11. Children's Christmas Pageant. During the morning wor-ship service the children of Crossroads will reenact the Christmas story, sharing a sweet reminder of God's precious gift to mankind.

... AS WE REFLECT ON THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMASFriday, December 23 at 6:00 PM. The Christmas Eve Eve Candlelight Service. Bring your whole family for this special time of fellowship, Christmas carols, tak-ing the Lord’s Supper together, and celebrating the Lord’s birth with a candlelight service as we pause to focus our thoughts on the true meaning of Christmas.

... AS WE CELEBRATE THE BIRTH OF THE KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS

Sunday, December 25, 10:30 AM. Christmas Morning Worship Service. Sun-day, December 25, 10:30 AM the Crossroads family and friends will share a sweet time of worship celebrating the birth of our Savior and the glory of God revealed in the Gospel.

CHURCH WIDE EVENTSJoin us at 6:00 PM this evening for "Christ Is Born," the Adult Choir and Orchestra Christmas Presentation with special guest, Daniel Crews. Sanctuary doors open at 5:40 PM. Invite a friend and come ready to be blessed!

The Lottie Moon Post Office is open today through Sunday, December 18. For 25 cents per card, our Crossroads Kids will hand deliver your Christmas cards to other Crossroads members, with all proceeds going to the Lottie Moon Offering.

Ladies! Mark your calendars for our 6th Annual Crossroads Cookie Swap, December 19, 6:00-8:00 PM at Stephanie Worsham's house, 8775 River Pine Drive, Cordova, TN 38016. Bring 2 dozen homemade cookies or other baked goods and a container to take your goodies home in. Just send Stephanie an email or call her (901) 268-9132, with the type of baked good or cookie you plan on making. FAMILY WEDNESDAYS This week is the final Family Wednesday before the Christmas break. Dinner begins at 4:45 PM, followed by Prayer Meeting, Awana, and Bible Studies at 6:00 PM, Youth Bible Study at 6:15 PM and TBS (College and Career Bible Study). There will be no choir rehearsal this week. Dinner will be catered by Justin and Amy Young's restaurant. This week’s dinner menu: Lasagna, roasted vegetables, salad and accouterments, garlic bread, and dessert. Children's meal also available. Adults: $5, Children: $3.

YOUTH MINISTRY 2016 Winter Retreat for students. We will leave Crossroads at 10:00 AM on December 28 for a few fun-filled days of outdoor recreation and activities at Waukaway Spring Christian Camp in Mississippi. We will be returning the evening of December 30. Cost for the event in $125. Contact Matt for more details or information.

Lock-In/Lock-Out - Friday, December 16 Youth Christmas Party - Tuesday, December 20, 6:00-8:00 PM Winter Retreat - December 28-30

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY Awana - December 7: PJ Night / Party / Store Christmas Pageant Rehearsal - December 10, 9:00-11:30 AM Children's Christmas Pageant - Sunday, December 11, 10:30 AM

Prelude ................................................................................................ Orchestra

Call to WorshipI Have Seen the Light ........................................................ arr. Robert Sterling

Trio: Daniel Crews, Greg Sims, and Steve McCune with Choir and Orchestra

Congregational SingingHymn No. 249 - O Come, All Ye Faithful

Hymn No. 253 - Silent Night! Holy Night!God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen

Hymn No. 270 - Joy to the WorldHymn No. 258 - Go Tell It On the Mountain

Hymn No. 278 - Angels We Have Heard on High

Special MusicPerfect Gift of Love .................................................................. arr. Joel Walters

Solo: Daniel Crews

Welcome

OffertoryWhere Else Would a Lamb Be Born ........................................... arr. Cliff Duren

Solo: Daniel Crews

Message .............................................................................................. Rob Mullins

Christmas = WonderfulIsaiah 9

Invitation Hymn no. 598 - Wherever He Leads, I'll Go

Sunday, December 4, 2016 Announcements

"Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths,

ask where the good way is, and walk in it,

and you will find rest for your souls." Jeremiah 6:16b

CCLI #3237939

Nov 27 - Dec 16 Lottie Moon Post OfficeSun, Dec 4 "Christ Is Born" Christmas Presentation, 6:00 PMDec 4-11 Week of Prayer for Foreign MissionsTues, Dec 6 Messiah Presentation at MABTS, 7:00 PMSun, Dec 11 Children's Christmas Pageant, 10:30 AMSun, Dec 18 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering Mon, Dec 19 Cookie Swap, 6:00 PMWed, Dec 21 College & Career Christmas Party, 6:30 PMFri, Dec 23 Christmas Eve Eve Service, 6:00 PMSun, Dec 25 Worship Service Only, 10:30 AMDec. 28-30 Youth Winter RetreatSun, Jan 1 Sunday School and Worship ServiceJan 2-4 College & Career Trip: Passion Atlanta

Dates to Remember

"To know Him and make Him known" Christmas at Crossroads...the gospel resounds

Dates to Remember