The Old, Old Story: Chapter 1 - the Birth of a Problem

for worship, small groups, and meetings.

Meeting ID: 671 792 1650

Passcode: 556948

Messages From The Mountain

Happy First Sunday in Lent. Lent is a season where we commemorate the 40 days Jesus Christ spent fasting in the desert and enduring temptation. As followers of Jesus, Christians all over the world are fasting and further developing spiritual practices that bring them into a deeper relationship with God, neighbor, and themselves. Our Lenten worship series is called The Old, Old Story. Throughout the next several weeks, we will do a hopscotch from Genesis with Adam and Eve all the way to the resurrection of Jesus on Easter morning. We will explore some of the pivotal turning points in scripture that shape the larger biblical story of love, restoration, and peace. Chapter One of the old, old story is the birth of a problem. We begin with the story of sin entering the world. The story of Adam and Eve presents some uncomfortable truths about all of humanity, but these truths also help us discover a God whose love not only covers a multitude of sin, but offers a path towards forgiveness and grace. Let us worship the God who can reach down to grab us, no matter how far we fall.

This Sunday's scripture comes from Matthew 7

This Week

Sunday, February 26th

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

Masks are highly recommended, but not mandatory, during worship and safe distancing will be maintained.

Cross Roads Cafe

Join us after service for our adult Bible study class.

Get the material for class HERE

Every Tuesday

8:30am - Meditative Prayer via Zoom

and Facebook Live.

Singles Supper Club

Singles and Friends News

The Singles and Friends meet 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 25^th at Mandarin Buffet, 15^th Avenue and Bethany Home Road. This is a highly recommended a.y.c.e. mom-and-pop that’s very spacious with plenty of easy parking. We have reserved seating, perfect for food and fellowship.

Lura Turner Homes News

Thanks to the incredible response from CrossRoads’ church family, Lura Turner Homes’ March 4^th High Tea is sold out, as in completely sold out. On behalf of LTH’s residents, I thank one and all in advance for your support. Blessings, Max

Meetings This Week

SPRC 2/28 - 5:30pm via Zoom

Church Council 2/28 - 6:30pm via Zoom

Habitat For Humanity Sign-up

Event on Feb. 25^th

Time: 7:30am-11:30am > Recommend arriving at 7am
Address: 10030 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021
Sign-up link: http://vhub.at/Sunnyslope
Click on the link & find the Sunnyslope event on 2/25
Click “Sign-Up”
Create an account or sign into a pre-existing one
Come out to volunteer!
Task: Laying landscape rock for the Parra family

Lenten Season

Teach In

April 4th, TBD

Faith UMC

8640 N 19th Ave

Phoenix, AZ 85021

Maundy Thursday

April 6th, TBD

Maryvale Bridge UMC

4802 N 59th Ave

Phoenix, AZ 85033

Good Friday

April 7th, 6:30pm

Cross Roads UMC

7901 N Central Ave

Phoenix, AZ 85020

Lenten Bible Study

All are welcome to join a 6-week Bible Study, led by Rev. Mary Bullis. This Lenten study will meet on Zoom on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm, beginning on March 1.

We will examine the seven last words that Jesus spoke from the cross, words that show his deepest love for humanity. As we study his words, we will experience the intimate and divine awe that is only available to those of us willing to come near the reality of the cross.

The study will use the book by Rev. Susan Robb, Seven Words: Listening to Christ From the Cross, available on Amazon or Cokesbury. However, you do not need to have to book to attend the class.

Missions Committee Presents

Documentary, Dinner, and Discussion

Saturday, March 18th, 5:00-8:00 pm

We are creating a safe space for healing and for reconciling sexuality and spirituality by discussing various documentaries about homosexuality in the Bible. You do not need to be a CRUMC congregant to attend. Please email [email protected] if interested.

Scripture Readers Needed!

We are looking for volunteers to read scripture on Sunday during service.

To sign up click on the link below

Opportunities to Serve

Donate nonperishable food or funds to our Cross Roads Food Pantry.

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 [email protected]

For more information on any of these, email us at [email protected] or call the church office at 602-944-1524.

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.

Prayer Requests

This week,

please pray for...

Carreen Ally, Diana & Evalena, Hattie Klinger, Gene Ehlers & Family, Susan Turner, Bertus Berg & The Berg Family, Leaders of The U.S. Government, Lura Turner Homes Residents & Care Givers, Navajo Nation, Cross Roads Community

Desert Mission UMC, Desert Foothills UMC, Dayspring UMC