Outreach Ministries
CrossRoads in Action
One of the clearest outreach strategies given in the Bible is found in Paul's
instructions to his young protégé who was left on the ancient island of Crete to
organize newly formed churches. The outreach strategy is simply this...do
good deeds! No less than nine times in the short three-chapter letter we
know as the Book of Titus, Paul says that our deeds...our public expressions of
service and devotion to Christ are what God chooses to use to reach people.
Here's a sampling of the strategy laid out in the Book of Titus:
"...in all things show yourself to be an example of good deeds,
with purity in doctrine, dignified..."
(Titus 2:7)
"...who gave Himself for us to redeem us from every lawless deed, and to
purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good
deeds." (Titus 2:14)
"Remind them to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to
be ready for every good deed, to malign no one, to be peaceable,
gentle, showing every consideration for all men." (Titus 3:1,2)
"This is a trustworthy statement; and concerning these things I want you
to speak confidently, so that those who have believed God will be careful to
engage in good deeds. These things are good and profitable for men."
(Titus 3:8)
There comes a time when we simply decide that we have talked about
outreach long enough, and it's time to stop talking and start doing.
CrossRoads in Action (CIA) is the missional aspect of our outreach strategy
that actively engages our community through acts of service to charities,
hospitals, and nursing homes. We also use CIA to help follow-up on first-time
visitors to our church. We have service projects and names of people who need a
visit each Wednesday. Just come prepared to serve!
We hope you will join us on Wednesday evenings at 6:45 for CIA.
"Let your light shine before men in such a way that they
may see your
good works, and glorify God in the day of visitation." (Matt. 5:16)
 CrossRoads
Riders
CrossRoads Riders is CrossRoads' motorcycle
club. The MISSION of the "CrossRoads Riders"
is friendship evangelism.
The group invites All riders to
join them. A
schedule of rides is prepared each spring,
with rides taking place about
every other week. For the most part,
the rides are "supper runs"
to local restaurants, but some longer
rides are scheduled as well,
such as overnighters to Carlsbad and
Big Bend.
Members in charge are,
Ray
& Kay McDowell, phone:
432.367.9260
or 432.413.6666.
You may contact them by
e-Mail by clicking
on their name above.
Please contact them if you have
questions or you would like to be added
to our database to receive mail about
these rides.
 Bass
Club...Casting to Gather
A Christian fishing club who's purpose is to engage in competitive bass
fishing, to enjoy the sport of fishing, to learn more about bass fishing from
one another, to fellowship together, and to be Christian examples as we reach
out to others and help them become connected to Jesus Christ. Members are both
experienced and novice anglers of all ages. Members are encouraged to invite
friends and family and to reach out to others to join with us at the monthly
tournaments. Tournaments are normally held on Fridays and Saturdays or Saturdays
only. Because of distance to lakes and the work schedules of many, there are
some months when tournaments are held on Saturday and Sunday. This happens only
2 or 3 times each year. At these times, we take time to have worship in
testimonies and Bible lessons. We accept members or guests that do not own
their own boats, although each tournament will be dependent on the current
make-up of our club to ensure everyone has a ride. For more information,
contact: Bill Simmons (366.7875)
Newt Ivy (362.0627)
Mike McWilliams (552.0298)
Blake Davis (366.8573)
Larry Kiker (333.7134)
Kevin Killer (552.7161)
Paul Armstrong (413.1396) |
