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CONNECTED at CKBC
Where the CROSS is KEY!
We exist to HONOR God, LOVE People
and CHANGE the World.
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Charles Murphy (314) 838-7170
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Operation Christmas Child
June emphasis
Coloring books, stickers, books, etc.
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THIS WEEK @ Cross Keys
6:30 Women's Bible Study : Hebrews
Wednesday, May 28
*NO regular Wednesday Night Activities or Ministries
3:00 - 8:00 Doyle Stevenson Visitation
@ Buchholz Mortuary
Thursday, May 29
*NO JOY Club lunch this week
9:30 Doyle Stevenson Visitation @
Cross Keys Baptist Church
10:00 Doyle Stevenson Funeral @
Cross Keys Baptist Church
10:45 Funeral Meal for Stevenson family and friends @ Cross Keys Baptist Church
Saturday , May 31
5:00 Dinner & a Movie
Sunday, June 1 Celebrate Greeters
Lord's Supper & Benevolence/Food Pantry Offering
8:45 Prayer for all services -
EVERYONE INVITED!
9:00 Prayer Gathering
EVERYONE INVITED!
9:15 Bible Study FOR ALL AGES
10:30 Worship Service
Noon VBS Meeting
May
31 - Dinner and a Movie
June
1 Greeter Sunday
1 VBS Meeting
4 Family Potluck
7 Trivia Night
8 Hamilton House 20th Anniversary
10 Food Pantry
21 Men's Breakfast
22 Business Meeting
22 Back 2School Bash meeting
28 Food Pantry
28 Dinner & a Movie
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June Theme Friendship - Part 2
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 Planted Prayer Gathering
4 - Prayer for the Nations
11 - Gospel of John
18 - Prayer Walking Schools
25 - Gospel of John
FOREIGN FOCUS
Rusty & Jen Ford
The next few months are filled with different mission teams and projects. Please pray that we continue to plan well, and that God uses this labor to bring Himself glory.
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UPCOMING MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES
Food Pantry Ministry
Want to get involved in a ministry that is making a difference in the lives of people today? The Food Pantry is doing just that. The Food Pantry is open 9 - 11 AM on the dates listed. If you want to help, please show up at 8:45 AM to get things set up.
Upcoming Food Pantry Dates
Tuesday Saturday
June 10 June 28
July 8 July 26
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Boiler Room Prayer Ministry
Would you be willing
to spend a Sunday every few weeks praying for the Pastor, the Sermon, the people of Cross Keys and those who are guests with us WHILE the Pastor is preaching the sermon? We're calling this the "Boiler Room" Prayer Ministry. If you would like to be a part, contact Jerry Sharp (546-8244).
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Dear 
This week is a short work week because of Memorial Day yesterday. With the passing of our dear brother Doyle Stevenson, I am reminded of the blessings we have because of those who have gone before us. Yesterday we, as a nation, took time off from work to pause and remember those who gave it all so that we may enjoy the freedoms we have. We are truly blessed to live in America and enjoy so many blessings! As we turn our attention this week to saying goodbye to our dear friend, Doyle, we are reminded of the brevity of life, the certainty of death and the hope that is only found in Christ Jesus. As you reflect on the life of Doyle Stevenson and his impact on your life and this world, remember that he was in his 50's before he came to faith in Christ as his Lord and Savior. God has a great plan and we should NEVER give up on our friends and family who are far from God. You just never know when they will finally turn to Jesus.
In light of the visitation services for Doyle being tomorrow night, Wednesday, May 28 from 3 - 8 PM at Buchholz Mortuary in Old Town Florissant, we are cancelling all of our regular Wednesday night activities and ministries at the church and encouraging everyone to go to the visitation and minister to Faye and the family.
In Jesus,
Pastor Jeff
Quote
"Surely it is worthwhile to lay ourselves out with all our might in promoting the cause and kingdom of Christ."
- William Carey
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Sermon Rewind - Sunday, May 25, 2014
Missed any Sunday's Message?
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We are Cross Keys Baptist Church - Where the CROSS is KEY!
We exist to HONOR God, LOVE People and CHANGE the World.
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Doyle Stephenson Arrangements
Visitation
Wednesday, May 28, 3:00 - 8:00 PM
619 Rue St Francois, Florissant, MO 63031
Thursday, May 29, 9:30 - 10:00 AM
Cross Keys Baptist Church
Funeral Service
Thursday, May 29, 10:00 AM
Cross Keys Baptist Church
Internment
Thursday, May 29, 3:00 PM
Greenville, MO
NO WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES TOMORROW NIGHT, May 28
Due to Doyle Stevenson's visitation
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June Memory Verse
Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
John 14:6
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 DINNER & A MOVIE
Saturday,
May 31st @ 5:00 PM
We'll be serving
Italian/Pastas
Bring a side dish salad or dessert to share. Come and have a great time of fun and fellowship! Call Michelle Sharp, 314-827-8797, if you are able to help.
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This Sunday, June 1, we will take a moment to celebrate the incredibly valuable ministry of our Greeters! This friendly smiling folks are some of the first people we see on Sunday mornings and often some of the first contacts guests have with our church. We want to thank the LORD for each of our Greeters and also encourage folks to join our Greeters and help us live out our mission to LOVE people as they enter Cross Keys Baptist Church for Bible Study and Worship on Sunday mornings. If you would like more information about being a Greeter, sign up on your Connection Card this Sunday and we'll be in touch.
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In the News
The Continued Plight of Pastor Saeed imprisoned in Iran
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What I'm Reading - Pastor Jeff
In addition to daily Bible intake, I am reading/listening to a lot of things right now.
I thought I'd share some of my recommendations here.
What I'm reading/listening to at the moment - "Jesus and the Gospels: An Introduction and Survey"
by Craig L. Blomberg (a book for my new seminary class) - "Jesus the Messiah: A Survey of the Life of Christ"
by Robert H. Stein (a book for my new seminary class) - "A Harmony of the Gospels: New American Standard Version"
by Robert L. Thomas & Stanley N. Gundry (a book for my new seminary class) by Norman L. Geisler and Ron Rhodes - "The King James Version Debate: A Plea for Realism"
by D.A. Carson - "Finding God When You Need Him Most"
by Chip Ingram - "Whiter Than Snow: Meditations on Sin and Mercy"
by Paul David Tripp by Matt Batterson"When Cultists Ask"
Other Recommended Resources One of the few things I try to listen to every weekday is "The Briefing," a daily analysis of the news from a Christian worldview. This is brilliant Biblical analysis of the daily events in our culture by Dr. Albert Mohler, President of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Give it a listen and let me know what you think http://www.albertmohler.com/category/the-briefing Do you read "ebooks"? Here's a new website I just discovered that lists free as well as super sales on Christian ebooks: http://www.gospelebooks.net |
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New Church Covenant Preamble
As members of this church, we commit to love each other, submit to Scripture, meet together, worship together and alone, form Gospel-centered relationships, remain united, watch over one another, give cheerfully, die to self, walk in holiness, be trustworthy, pray faithfully, gracefully embrace one another, and continue in Christ no matter where we go.
New Church Covenant
Church Covenant Please Note:Statements in (bold) refer to preamble
We will engage to walk together in Christian love through the power of the Holy Spirit. (love each other)
We submit to Scripture as our final authority, and reject all heretical beliefs and practices. (submit to Scripture)
Unless providentially hindered, we will not forsake the assembling of ourselves together, but will faithfully attend the church's gatherings for worship, prayer, study, and fellowship, and will use our spiritual gifts for the common good. (meet together)
We resolve to practice personal and family worship, to train our children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord (worship together and alone), and intentionally engage relationships based on the Gospel to seek salvation for our family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, acquaintances, and of all the world. (form Gospel-centered relationships)
We pledge to faithfully participate in the ordinances of the church, and endeavor to attain unity of mind in doctrine.(remain united) We will submit to the church's discipline upon ourselves and lovingly assume our responsibility to participate in the discipline of other members, as taught in Scripture. (watch over one another)
We will contribute cheerfully and regularly to this church for its ministry and expenses, the relief of the poor, the cause of reformation and revival, and the spread of the Gospel throughout all nations. (give cheerfully)
We will strive by God's grace and power to live as Christ in the world; and denying ungodliness and worldly lusts we will seek to fulfill our calling to lead holy lives and to be salt and light. (die to self)
We will be just and honest in our dealings and faithful in our responsibilities and commitments. (be trustworthy)
We will abide by the standards of sexual purity, ethical integrity, and spiritual fidelity as taught in Scripture. (walk in holiness)
We will remember one another in prayer, watch over one another in brotherly love, help one another in sickness and distress, and cultivate Christian compassion and courtesy. (pray faithfully)
Believing that the pursuit of peace with others and personal holiness accompany true faith in Christ, we will be slow to take offense, always eager to seek the reconciliation Christ commands, and will work to preserve the unity of the Spirit. (gracefully embrace one another)
We promise that if, in the providence of God, we leave this church we will do so in peace and we will diligently seek to unite with another Christian church where we can continue to carry out the spirit and principles of Scripture. (continue in Christ no matter where we go)
Statement of Faith
We believe in Jesus Christ, who was crucified, died, was buried, and rose again three days later from the grave. We are a new creation in Christ saved by His blood and not by our works. In faith, we believe baptism is a demonstration of one's personal commitment to our Lord Jesus Christ as a disciple of His. We were dead in our sins and are now made alive in Christ.
Conclusion
Therefore, as individual members of the body of Christ, we actively and joyfully come together to follow this covenant through the faith confirmed by God's Spirit and revealed by His Holy Scriptures.
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