Mark your calendars (or just remember) for a few upcoming events:
telos will be joining others at Little Canyon Park on Saturday, March 27th, starting at 11:00 am. The park is located on Missouri and 33rd Ave. in Phoenix. We will be having pizza and drinks, and playing a variety of different games (kickball, frisbee, basketball, etc.) And if you prefer to not play games, there's always people just hanging out. Vans will leave Crossroads parking lot at 10:30 am but feel free to meet us there.
There are several opportunities to during Holy Week to participate. There is a Maundy Thursday Seder Service at 7:00 pm on April 1st and a Good Friday (Tenebrae) Gathering on Friday, April 2nd. Easter morning Gatherings on April 4th at 8:00 am, 9:30 am, and 11:30 am (no 3rd Gathering on Easter).
Also, there is an All Church Picnic on Saturday, April 17th. This will be an all-church potluck style great afternoon. More details to come.
3rd Gathering Sunday nights at 6:00 pm in the gym. We are doing things a little different for Lent, so come join us on the journey to the cross.
Are you in a small group yet?If not, email me and we'll get ya plugged in somewhere.
telos seeks to love God through spiritual wholeness and intergenerational worship, love others through authentic community, and love the world through acts of mercy.
love God through Spiritual Wholeness and Intergenerational Worship:
God’s love draws us into a glorious relationship with Him and we choose to follow God’s call for spiritual growth to holiness and the establishment of His Kingdom on earth.
We exist as a larger Body of Christ, not only the local Body at CrossRoads, but the larger Church of the Nazarene and followers of Christ throughout the world. We realize our spiritual journey is found in the context of God’s story and seek to celebrate the Sacraments with God’s Church.
love others through Authentic Community:
We understand that our spiritual journey was intended to be lived in authentic community. Our experiences in Christ are to be shared with one another and we desire to create and facilitate opportunities to truly live together in genuine community.
love the world through Acts of Mercy:
We celebrate that God loves every one and thus we are compelled to actively bring about God’s Kingdom for all people. We accept the teachings of Scripture to care for the poor, the hungry, the thirsty, and the naked. We also realize that God’s creation is to be cared for by His creations and thus seek to treat our world accordingly.
What does telos mean?
In Matthew 19:16-21 (The Rich Young Man) teleios is used (a form of telos) for the word "perfect, whole". The guy asked Jesus what it is that he is lacking (i.e. what he must do to be complete or whole), and Jesus says, “If you want to be teleios, go, sell your possessions…” This passage isn’t telling everyone to sell all their stuff, but rather Jesus is pointing out in this young guy’s life what he is lacking that's keeping him from being whole and perfect.
telos is the purpose for which we were created by God. Our telos is found in the Garden of Eden when God created us out of LOVE and walked among us in harmony. Our telos is to love God completely and entirely, with all our hearts, minds, soul, and strength, and to love our neighbors as ourselves. To be consumed by God’s Holy, Divine Love.
This ministry exists to help people live into their telos.
Gatherings
Second Gathering (Sunday, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm in Worship Center) is a time for the people of CrossRoads to come together and celebrate life in Christ. It's a time for realigning to God's purposes, be inspired to action, prepare for service and unite as the body of Christ. Our Second Gathering is at 10:30 am in the Worship Center. The musical style is guitar-driven, and mostly consists of contemporary choruses. All of our Gatherings include scripture reading, prayer, and teaching.
Third Gathering (Sunday, 6:00 pm -7:30 pm in gym) is a time for the people of CrossRoads to come together and celebrate life in Christ. It's a time for realigning to God's purposes, be inspired to action, prepare for service and unite as the body of Christ. Our Third Gathering is at 6:00 pm in the Gym. The phrases associated with this Gathering are: "Expect the unexpected." "Raw, casual." The musical style may vary from week to week. All of our Gatherings include scripture reading, prayer, and teaching.
Community
Sunday morning Discussion Group20s (Sunday morning, 9:30 am, WC107) is for those 18-late 20s. We hit on culturally relevant Truths through video series and book series based on Scriptural Truths that teach us how to live authentic Christian lives today. Come join the discussion in a casual, living room setting at 9:30 am in room W107.
Small Groups are an important avenue in connecting with people, building community, and reaching out to those in need. One of the best ways to start living in authentic community with each other is through participating in community. We believe those who participate in Small Groups not only feel a connection with others in their group, but also more of a connection with the church, with their faith and with God. If you are interested in a small group, please click here.
telos Small Groups
When
Time
Group
For
Leaders
Where
Often
Sunday
9:30 am
Discussion
Everyone
Chad/Elkins
W107
Weekly
Monday
6:30pm
Small
Anyone
Kyle and Tera St. John
Baseline & Elsworth (Rotation)
Every other week
Monday
6:30pm
Small
Couples
Cameron and Megan Raber
Power & University
Weekly
Monday
7:00 pm
Small
Couples
Brian and Danielle Morgan
Williams Fields & Greenfield
Every other week
Wednesday
6:30 pm
Small
Anyone
Eric and Kim Elkins
Ray and Kyrene
Every other week
Thursday
7:00 pm
Small
Everyone
Ben Martyn
Cooper and Frye
Every other week
Thursday
7:00pm
Small
College
Chad and Stephanie Johnson
Gilbert and Frye
Every other week
Women's Bible Study (Tuesday, 9:00 am -11:00 am, and Wednesday, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm in Ministry Center) is open to all women. The study will be The Patriarchs by Beth Moore including small group discussion and prayer.
Men's Fraternity (Wedensday, 6:00 am - 7:30 am and Thursday, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm in Ministry Center) is a series of three one-year-long studies, beginning with The Quest for Authentic Manhood, followed by Winning at Work and Home, and ends with The Great Adventure. Men's Fraternity provides men with an encouraging process that teaches them how to live lives of authentic manhood as modeled by Jesus Christ and directed by the Word of God.
THE MERCY PROJECT
The Mercy Project seeks to take care of the poor and needy and to spread the Gospel to the ends of the earth. We believe that Gad has called us to holiness but also recognize that there is no holiness except social holiness. CrossRoads seeks to walk out the mercy value through tangible actions in the community and around the world. Click here to visit The Mercy Project.
Prayer
Prayer Meeting (Wednesday, 6:30 to 8:30 pm in prayer room) is open prayer time for come and go prayer. No scheduled teaching.
