This Sunday: “Irrevocable, Unstoppable Mercy”

Dear CrossPointe,

This Sunday we’ll look at the culmination of Paul’s point that God is not done with ethnic Israel as we look at Romans 11:25–32. There’s a lot in this passage, including a few verses we’ll need to work through carefully (i.e., What does it mean that all Israel will be saved in v26?). But the overarching point I’m eager for us to see in this text is the truth of God’s irrevocable, unstoppable mercy. Paul says in v29, “the gifts and calling of God are irrevocable.” We’ll unpack what that means and then consider how this applies to us today. I’m hoping our time in the Word together will encourage us in the Lord, and I’m looking forward to seeing you all Sunday!

Grace and peace,

Brad

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Connect ’19 (Jan. 19, 8:30 a.m.–noon) || Join the women of CrossPointe for our conference all about discipleship! We’ll have a light breakfast, followed by worship led by women of CP, and a message on discipleship from Edith Moyana. There will also be a panel on discipleship in various seasons of life. Childcare will be available for those who need it. Registration costs $10/person and can be paid in person or online. Click here to sign up!
 
Ice Skating at Civic Center (Jan. 19, 1:30–3:30 p.m.) || CrossPointe has been given two hours of ice-skating at the Civic Center! (Skate rentals are free too.) Bring your Community Group, neighbor, family, etc., for a fun afternoon!

Church Offices Closed (Jan. 21) || We will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 22, at 9 a.m.

March for Life (Jan. 22, noon) || Meet at the steps of the Government Center in remembrance of lives lost to abortion. If you are able, bring a pair of baby booties as well which will be donated to Sound Choices and Seneca Choices for Life afterward.
 
Starting Pointe Membership Class (Jan. 26–27) || Learn what we believe, how the church works, and what our mission is. The class is divided into two sessions: Sat., Jan. 26, 9 a.m.–noon; and Sun., Jan. 27, 5–7:30 p.m. (Childcare will be available.) Contact Robert Ward to sign up!
  
Women’s Studies || Look for books in the Resource Room!

• 2 Timothy (Thurs., 9:30–11 a.m., Jan. 24–Mar. 28): Spend two weeks on Bible study basics as well. Karen Rosa and Amy Ward will lead using the NavPress guide. Childcare is available. RSVP to Karen.
• Even Better Than Eden (Mon., 7 p.m., Jan. 28–Mar. 25): Read Nancy Guthrie’s book on 9 ways the Bible’s story changes yours. Anne Lyle Illges will lead in the home of John & Lyle Illges. RSVP to Anne Lyle.

Poets, Painters, and Storytellers (March 2, 7–9:30 p.m.) || Join Clement Arts for an evening of song, story, and art featuring musical guest Sandra McCracken at Christ Community Church. This event benefits an adoptive family from Columbus, and a portion of ticket sales will go to our own orphan ministry! Buy tickets online and mention CrossPointe.