M-6:8

I'm excited to start a new 10 week study for any man (single or married) on spiritual leadership.

Micah 6:8 -  (NIV) ⁸ He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.

Starting April 26th from 8-9pm I am taking men who are interested through a 10 week spiritual journey of resolution, accountability and humility. We will learn to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with our God. Through the 10 week experience the men will need to be willing to the below items:

The Resolution (M-6:8 or Micah 6:8)

·         Be willing to be held accountable for your life by discussing your life authentically and transparently.

·         Be willing to study and learn the Bible.

·         Be willing to memorize scripture.

·         Be willing to be accountable to purity

·         Be willing to take an account for your marriage by allowing me to meet with you and your spouse.

·         Be willing to give the full tithe.

·         Be willing to learn to share your faith locally and globally and then share it locally and globally.

·         Be willing to share your testimony in front of the church.

·         Be willing to lead and mentor other men.

·         Be willing to be accountable for your finances.

·         Be willing to learn to lead your family, your spouse and your kids and then lead them.

·         Be willing to teach others what you have learned.

If you are interested in being a part of this group email me at pdetken@thecrossing.com.

What: A 10 Week Spiritual Leadership Group

When: April 26^th 8-9pm (Right After The Story)

Why: Develop Spiritual Leaders for Christ

Ends: June 28^th

MPOWRD Prayer

A good friend of mine reminded me of the lyric in the song from the Courageous movie that says "The only way that we can STAND is on our knees with lifted hands" . That’s it! We are enlisting a new army of men for Jesus. A Platoon of Believers. 100+ men sincerely devoted, fully transparent and completely empowered by His Spirit. And I want you to be a part of that army and to be enlisted into this platoon.

·         When: 1^st and 3^rd Thursday of every month

·         Time: 6:30am-7:30am

·         Where: In the Hut

·         Why: Asking the Lord to Lead us in every area of our life.

·         Who: Any man who wants to lock arms and follow Jesus

The Story

Have you ever felt intimidated reading the bible? Not sure how it all fits together? From start to finish the Bible is written as a story to be told to all of humanity. All the pieces fit together but so many times we don't know how. For the first time ever we are starting a 10 week bible study for anyone who has ever wanted to understand the entire bible.  God has gone to great lengths to rescue his  lost and hurting people. That is what the Story of the Bible is all about, God's great love affair with humanity.

 During these 10 weeks we will be reading a book called 'The Story' which is the bible written as a story. From the time of Adam and Eve to Abraham and the nation of Israel to Paul's missionary journey to the time when John is exiled on Patmos and Revelation is written and everything in between. Each week another part of history will be shared by either Dr. Bill Dogterom, Dr. Bill Gaultiere and pastors Sean Kappauf and Patrick Detken.

•        Date: Begins -April 26th and continues for 10 consecutive Thursday's through June 28th

•        Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm

•        Where: The Crossing Campus in the Loft

•        Cost: $20 includes the book  The Story or $10 without the book

•        Childcare is not provided

·         This study is for anyone (from non-believer to seasoned believer)

·         Register for The Story

We hope this experience gives you the confidence to share with the world how His story intersects with YOUR story and has created a NEW story.

Information for Mens Retreat - March 16-18

We are getting more and more excited as the 2012 Men’s Retreat – MPOWRD – grows closer. It’s right around the corner! The theme is MPOWRD where we will learn what it means to be fully EMPOWERED - ‘MPOWRD’ through God’s power and not our own and how we can be fully dependent on God every day no matter what’s going on in our life! We are so excited that 150 men will be experiencing the mountains at the Forest Home Retreat Center with many recreation options: walks, hikes, rock climbing, game room, zip line, miniature golf, and much more (weather permitting)!!

Times: Registration begins Friday at 5pm at HORMEL HALL. Dinner is Friday at 7pm. Program starts at 8pm in Hormel Hall. Retreat ends on Sunday at 11am.

Place: Forest Home, 40000 Valley of the Falls, Forest Falls, CA 92339, www.foresthome.org

When you get there, you will find someone at the welcome station until 10pm directing you to Hormel Hall. If you arrive at Hormel Hall between 5:00-10pm there will be someone there to help you. If you plan on getting there later please let us know so we know how to direct you and get you the key to your cabin. Every cabin is about 3 minutes walking distance from our main meeting place.

What you get: Friday – Sunday Experience, lodging, 5 meals, incredible worship, small group time, great teaching, and recreation free time, plus time to engage with other men from The Crossing.

What to bring: Dress warm. It will be cold low 20’s and high 50’s. As of now it could rain or even snow on Sunday (not much) so dress accordingly. Bring your bible, pen, flashlight, toiletries, warm shoes or tennis shoes that can work with mountain terrain, warm jacket and/or coat, alarm clock, some ear plugs just in case, a pillow, sleeping bag or bed linens, a towel, umbrella and some playing cards (optional) Again, make sure to bring your bedding or a sleeping bag/pillow, if you forget they will rent you out some bedding for $20.

Snacks are ONLY allowed in the cabins, if they are stored in an air-tight plastic container. (Even if they are already packaged). Bears can be intrusive, if they smell food, so make sure you prepare accordingly.

Group Leader: You will be receiving an email and call from your group leader who will make sure you have a way to get up to the retreat and answer any questions you may have. If you have not received a phone call from your group leader you can email me at pdetken@thecrossing.com If you need to carpool talk with your group leader. If no one can carpool from your group email Ryan Argue at Ryan Argue ryanargue@firstteam.com. He is organizing this piece and will know how to help you. Also, there are a few guys leaving after 5pm who need a ride so if you are leaving after 5pm and have a few space let us know.

Driving? For those of you driving, if you have chains BRING THEM. If you have 4 wheel drive you won’t need chains. However, if you don’t have them you don’t need to go out and buy them. There may be a few spots that are slippery coming down the mountain but you can drive down without chains, you’ll just need to have your car in a low gear. Directions to Forest Home From The Crossing: Click Here Try leaving early on Friday, traffic on the 91 on Friday can be crazy. Check here for directions to Forest Home.

Cabins hold 10 people to a room and most likely you will be rooming with the people in your small group.

Emergency: If your spouse needs to get a hold of you have them call 909.389.2300. There will be little to no cell coverage so if there is an emergency have them call that number and they will get the message to you.

Cash: bring cash to buy a t-shirt ($15) or if you want anything from the snack shop.

Your Room: You can’t check in sooner than 5pm into your room. But registration will be ready by 4:30pm so come to Hormel Hall to pick up your stuff and then head over to your room.

Finally: We have prayed for 150 men and as of now we have 148 so if you know of a few guys who still want to go, let’s make it happen.

Can You Help? Finally, many of you have been very generous helping others out with scholarships. There is still about $1,000 that we are short so if some of you can contribute let me know.

This year, Pastor Brian Anderson from Mission Hills http://missionhillschurch.com/blog/ will be teaching on Romans 7 and 8. We are looking forward to seeing each one of you there and experiencing what God has in store for us!

Fresh BREWED Awakening

Coffee, Great Message and a time of Worship

• 6:30pm-8:30pm In The Warehouse
• $5.00 per person 
• Sign Up Link - http://www.thecrossing.com/story.aspx?storyid=427

February 27th

Special Speaker: Bianca Olthoff will be sharing a message on LOVE. If you missed her last year, here's your chance. She is funny and loves to share God's word. Bring your bible. Band: CSM

March 26th

Special Speaker: Sandie Morgan will be sharing a message on Hopes & Dreams. Sandie is the Director of Vanguard University’s Global Center for Women and Justice and teaches Women’s Studies, Family Violence, and Human Trafficking at Vanguard. She is a powerhouse ladies, come ready to be encouraged and challenged.

2012 Mens Retreat - March 16th - 18th

This year we are headed up to Forest Home http://www.foresthome.org/ up in the mountains

Theme: Philippians 4:13 "I can do ALL things through Him who gives me strength"

Speaker: Pastor Brian Anderson from Mission Hills Church http://missionhillschurch.com/blog/

Cost: $215 in February, $230 in March

Focus: We will be spending time discovering what it means to be empowered by God and His Spirit on a daily basis. We'll discuss what it means to live in and through His strength and not our own!

Title of Weekend: MPOWRD 'Empowered'

Sign up at http://www.thecrossing.com/story.aspx?storyid=443

Connections Information

We are so excited about this next season as we launch our new Connections season with all new opportunities. Connection is a place for you to connect with God and with others. Its a place to meet new people and learn how to walk out your relationship with the Lord but in community!

Groups begin the week of March 5th from 6:30-8pm for 6 weeks. Sign Up at http://www.thecrossing.com/connections . Cost for class/group is $10 and childcare is available for $30 for 6 weeks but must sign up.


Family Connections starts on Monday, March 5th

• Groups for Parents with Infants/Preschoolers
• Groups for Parents with Elementary
• Groups for Parents with Teens
• Groups for Blended Families
• Groups for Single Parents
• Groups for Marrieds (Marriage Tune-Up)

Men and Womens Connections starts on Tuesday, March 6th

• Groups for Men
• Groups for Women
• Groups for Younger Marrieds (20-30's)

Care Connections starts on Wednesday, March 7th

• Groups for Grief Support
• Groups for Cancer Support
• Groups for Anger Management Support
• Groups for Eating Disorders