Pastor Matt’s Notes God’s Authority

Acts 20 August 26, 2018

1. What is an __________________?

_________= Shepherd / _____________= Overseer/ Bishop 1 Peter 5:1-2 So I exhort the _____________ among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: ______________________ the flock of God that is among you, exercising _________________________, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; Philippians 1:1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons:

2. What are ______________ of an Elder?

a. ______________________ and be vigilant over the flock of God.

b. ____________________ the flock of God.

Open your bibles to Acts 20 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Welcome to Crosspointe! We are glad you are here to worship with us today. Please stop by the Guest Services kiosk in the lobby to receive a small gift—our way of saying thank you for coming by.

Family Worship Sunday September 2 is Family Worship Sunday. These special worship experiences are to be an encouragement to our Crosspointe families to worship in “Big Church” together. There are no Bible Studies or ROOTED, and only Nursery, Toddlers and Preschool classes for the youngest of our C3 family.

Volunteers Needed September 28, 29, 30 The Live Free Arab Outreach event is in need of volunteers to

serve from 6-10 p.m. in the areas of security, medical team, child care and youth. No experience necessary, training provided. Contact Portia Reimer at 313.617.6515 to sign-up.

AWANA Registration Now Open Registration is now open for fall AWANA Clubs at C3! Clubs are for children age 3 through 5th Grade and meet on Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m. For additional information or to register your child, visit YourC3.org. Baby and Child Dedication Crosspointe will have a dedication service on September 23. For additional details on how to participate, contact Renae Aldridge, Children’s Ministry Director, at 313.881.3343 ex 13.

Women’s Studies Fall elective details for Women@Crosspointe are available at the Guest Services kiosk. Pick up a card and invite a friend!

Sunday Morning Co-Ed Bible Studies Please note the selection of Co-Ed Bible Studies offered on Sunday mornings (back of program) at both 9:30 or 11 a.m. You are welcome to jump in on these classes at any time. No need to sign up or pre-register. Any study materials needed will be available in class. A study of James just launched last week. If you’ve been thinking about trying a Sunday Bible Study, this may be time to start!

Recycled Teens Event The Recycled Teens will be attending the Clinton River Luncheon Cruise on October 3. Lunch is buffet style and costs $32.50. See John Holcomb to reserve your seat, or drop off a check, addressed to John, in the drop box of Room 208.

Adoption and Orphan Care Discussion Curious how you fit in this area? Wondering how you can support others who are called to foster? Join the informational discussion about Adoption and Orphan Care today at 12:30 p.m. in Room 214.

Upcoming Birthdays

27—Ron Lynch 28—Noah Bickford 28—Kristin Duus 29—Anita Craft 29—Daniel Wyrick 30—Bailey Bickford

30—Ava DeCoste 31—Roland Day II 31—Marc Rance Sr. 31—Mike Ressler 01—Sydnie Spencer 02—Hope Fegan

Crosspointe Christian Church

21336 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236

313.881.3343

www.YourC3.org

Crosspointe is home to Grosse Pointe Nursery School

www.GPNurserySchool.org

Crosspointe is affiliated with the

North American Baptist Conference

www.NABConference.org

SUNDAY, AUGUST 26

9:30am Worship Service Nursery—Room 109, Toddlers—Room 107 Preschool—Room 105, K-2nd Grade—Room 102 3rd-5th Grade—Room 111 Bible Study: Abraham—Room 215 Spiritual Boot Camp—Room 201 Bible Study: Top Ten—Room 214 11:00am Worship Service Nursery—Room 109, Toddlers—Room 107 Preschool—Room 105, K-2nd Grade—Room 102 3rd-5th Grade—Room 111 ROOTED HS—Room 106 ROOTED MS—Room 108 Bible Study: James—Room 214

12:30pm Adoption and Orphan Care Discussion—Room214

MONDAY, AUGUST 27 6:30a Men’s Prayer 6:30p Women’s Studies 7:00p Men’s Study

TUESDAY, AUGUST 28 5:50p IYM

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29 6:30p Prayer Meeting

THURSDAY, AUGUST 30 8:30a Thursday Tee Times 7:00p Worship Band Practice 8:30p Worship Vocals Practice

FRIDAY, AUGUST 31 7:00p Celebrate Recovery

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 01 7:45a IYM Retreat 5:15p IYM

UPCOMING EVENTS 09/10—Women’s Studies Begin

09/12—AWANA Kick-Off 09/23—Baby Child Dedication

09/28-30—Live Free Event 10/13—IYM Retreat

Helping people make Christ the center of their lives.

Sunday, August 26, 2018

c. Be an __________________ to the flock of God.

1 Timothy 4:12 Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

d. ______________ for the flock of God.

Luke 18:1 And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.

3. The ___________________________ of Eldership and

the _______________________ of the church.

Hebrews 13:7 Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith. Hebrews 13:17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.