The Gospel According to Mathematics

for worship, small groups, and meetings.

Meeting ID: 671 792 1650

Passcode: 556948

Some people think the subject of mathematics is exciting. Many people think the subject mathematics is intimidating. All of us know mathematics is important. Mathematics is how buildings get built, desserts get baked, and gadgets get invited. Because so much of life uses mathematics, Jesus used Mathematics to teach his followers lessons about life and the mysteries about God. Last week we explored how Jesus used math to help us understand the cost of discipleship. This week Jesus uses math to illustrate God's love. Come, let's learn some divine meaning through simple math. Come, let us worship!

Our scriptures this week come from Luke 15:1-10

This Week

Sunday, September 14th

Join us in person or via Facebook Live/Zoom for Sunday worship.

Cross Roads Café

Adult Bible Study will be held in the Chapel this Sunday following service. All are welcome. Our Café Class is led by Max McQueen

Singles Supper Club

Singles will not be meeting for July and August. They are on summer sabbath. Come back in September as they kick off the fall.

Our Giving

If you use your mobile device to give your tithes and offerings to Cross Roads, you'll need to install the Vanco Mobile App.

A reminder: If your giving comes by check, please expect a slight delay in your bank account deduction. A growing number of tithes and offerings now come to us electronically, so our money counters only meet every other Monday to deposit cash and checks. Until then, all gifts wait patiently in our church safe.

Click HERE to give online.

33-33-33 Birthday Campaign

For Pastor Deontez' 33rd birthday he is asking for people to donate $3.30, $33, or $330. Donations collected go the Missions and Ministry funds. To donate visit us online and click on the "give online" tab. You can also click HERE and that will take you to our Vanco site.

For any questions reach out to our Finance Team at finance@crossroadsphx.com.

Liturgist Volunteers Needed

We are looking for volunteers to participate in worship. We need volunteers to read scripture, and lead us in prayer. If you are interested please contact Rev. Joshua Warner at

(602)790-1154 or email him at joshuawarner@dscumc.net.

Food Bank In Need of Donations

Cross Roads has supported Desert Mission Food Bank for years in order to be able to provide our community with the basic needs they deserve.

Below is a list of the donations that are acceptable. All donations should be unopened, labeled and in its original packaging. Heart-healthy foods that are low in sodium and fat are encouraged.

Whole wheat pasta
Whole grain cereal
Low sodium canned veggies
100% juice
Chicken and tune in water
Low sodium canned beans
Dry beans
Natural peanut butter
Bottled water
Hygiene products
Toilet paper
Paper towels
Baby formula (orange or blue Similac for ages 12 months and younger)

Donations can be made by placing items in the green grocery cart.

No Address follows a young woman forced into homelessness who finds strength and hope through fellow outcasts. Inspired by true events, the film highlights resilience, community, and the enduring human spirit in the face of hardship.

For more information reach out to Mission's at missions@crossroadsphx.com .

LURA TURNER HOMES HOSTS 30TH GOLF TOURNEY

Lura Turner Homes' 30th annual golf tourney is Friday, September 12 at Grand Canyon University Golf Course, 5902 West Indian School Road, Phoenix. Early bird registration is $125 per player if paid by August 28th; $150 if paid after August 28th. To register online, please go to www.luraturnerhomes.org. or call 602-943-3489. All proceeds benefit the men and women with special needs who live at Lura Turner Homes. This Phoenix non-profit was founded by the late and beloved Methodist deaconess Lura Turner in 1965. LTH just celebrated its 60th anniversary celebration, during which many Arizona UMC churches and women and men's groups were praised for their decades of prayerful support. Questions? Please call executive director Max McQueen at 602-943-4789 or email at maxm@lurturnerhomes.org.

2025 Summer Camp Application

Gold Tournament Application

P.E.O Chapter CF Presents

A Fundraiser Supporting Higher Education for Women

Spooktacular! Team Trivia

Admission $30

Saturday, October 18th

1:30pm - 5pm

Trivia Starts at 2pm

Cross Roads United Methodist Church

7901 N Central Ave

Phoenix, AZ 85020

Team Trivia
Bring your team or join one at the event!
Gift Basket Silent Auction
50/50 Raffle
Prizes
Refreshments & Snacks
Costumes Encouraged
Seating Limited - Register Early!

RSVP by October 10 at https://bit.ly/40Z8WuM

P.E.O. Chapters support the education and charitable funds of the P.E.O. Sisterhood but are not classified as charitable by the IRS for a charitable income tax deduction. P.E.O. shall not be liable in any way for good and services supplied by the third party vendors or public establishment. Chapter CF has ASC Executive Board approval for circulation.

Opportunities to Serve

Have an announcement about a service or committee at Cross Roads? Submit it to the church office by 2:00pm on Wednesdays.

Join our new Veterans Ministry as a veteran or a grateful volunteer. For details, contact

Carol Culbertson caroleenculbertson@earthlink.net

For more information on any of these, email us at info@crossroadsphx.com or call the church office at 602-944-1524.

Prayer Requests

This week,

please pray for...

Kim Summers, Wanda Hutchinson, Ann Freedle, Philip Boley, Doris Siders, Diana & Family, Susan Turner, Leaders of The U.S. Government, Lura Turner Homes Residents & Care Givers, Navajo Nation, Cross Roads Community

North Scottsdale UMC, Paradise Valley UMC,

Payson UMC