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 (Resumes in January) 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 (Resumes January 11) 6:00 PM - Awana, Bible Studies, Prayer Meeting (Resumes January 11) 6:15 PM - Youth Bible Study (Resumes January 11) 7:00 PM - TBS - College & Career Bible Study 7:00 PM - Choir Rehearsal Thursdays 9:45 AM - Ladies' Bible Study (LeAnn Allen) (resumes in February)

Weekly Schedule

CROSSROADS

The GospelResounds

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

CROSSROADS BAPTIST CHURCH

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

“Christ is Born,” was presented by the Adult Choir and Orchestra Christmas with Daniel Crews on December 4. If you were unable to attend, you can still enjoy this special music! Listen online at crossroadsmemphis.com or (http://bit.ly/2hhwxCM).

... 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 EVENTSThe 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.

Join us at the Memphis Union Mission, 383 Poplar, Thursday, December 15, as we serve the many homeless men who will be there that night. We’ll provide a meal and a chapel service. If you can help us serve food, please arrive by 4:45 PM. If you can join us for the chapel service, please arrive by 6:00 PM. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity!

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 There will not be any Crossroads Family Wednesday activities this week due to the Christmas Break (except Choir and TBS). Regular Family Wednesdays will resume January 11th.

YOUTH MINISTRY The youth will be having a light breakfast reception for Matt, Marleigh and Merritt Briggs on Sunday, December 18, during the Sunday School hour beginning at 9:00 AM. All youth are encouraged to to attend this time of fellowship, sharing, and reflection with Matt and his family before he leaves Crossroads on December 31. All church members/friends are welcome to use this time to stop by from 9:00-9:30 a.m. to extend their love and appreciation towards Matt, Marleigh and Merritt.

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 16Youth Christmas Party - Tuesday, December 20, 6:00-8:00 PMWinter Retreat - December 28-30

CROSSROADS KIDSAwana will resume Wednesday, January 11 at 6:00 PM. If you’ve never come to Awana, join us for the Winter/Spring Semester and see what the kids are so excited about!

Prelude .......................................................................................Scott Sturtevant

Crossroads Children's Christmas Pageant

Congregational SingingHymn No. 269 - How Great Our Joy

Hymn No. 254 - Isn't He Hymn No. 243 - Emmanuel

Hymn No. 251 - It Came Upon the Midnight ClearHymn No. 253 - Silent Night

Welcome

Offertory

Sweet Little Jesus Boy ............................................................ arr. Casting CrownsSolo: Scott Sturtevant

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

Christmas = HopeIsaiah 9

Invitation Hymn no. 480 - Only Trust Him

Sunday, December 11, 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 18 Lottie Moon Post OfficeSun, Dec 11 Children's Christmas Pageant, 10:30 AMWed, Dec 14 Choir Rehearsal, 7:00 PM; TBS at the Mullins, 7:00 PMThurs, Dec 15 Union Mission, 4:45 PMSun, 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 AtlantaWed, Jan 11 Family Wednesday Activities Resume

Dates to Remember

"To know Him and make Him known"Christmas at Crossroads

...the gospel resounds

Dates to Remember