Weekly Newsletter
Revisit Sunday’s message, then look ahead to Young Adults, the McKinley trip, Summit Youth’s Beach Bash, congregational prayer, and Church Round Up.
Sent on Thursday, July 30, 2026
Our Mission
Ephesians 4:11–13 · Matthew 9:35–38 · 1 Peter 3:8
July 26 Sunday’s Message · Acts 6–7
Sean Thome continued Empowered Witnesses in Acts 6–7, looking at Stephen’s witness in the face of opposition. He reminded us that the Holy Spirit empowers everyday witnesses to rely on God’s faithfulness and power through hardship, pointing us to the hope and forgiveness found in Jesus.
Watch Sunday’s Message →Coming up at Crossroads
For ages 18–30—single, married, or divorced—with fellowship, prayer, worship, and Bible-based conversation.
See gathering details →Be in prayer for our Summit Youth as they prepare to head out for the McKinley Mission Trip. Pray for safe travel, meaningful conversations, and for God to work in and through every student and leader.
Mission-trip details →Summit Youth will celebrate the end of summer with beach volleyball, grilled food, games, ice cream, and a movie back at Crossroads. The event is free; preregistration is required for transportation waivers and planning.
Register for Beach Bash →Set aside time before the Sunday gathering to pray together as one church family. We’ll meet at Crossroads from 9–9:45 AM.
See prayer meeting details →Save the date for our western-themed all-church picnic, immediately after church from 11:30 AM–2 PM—and our first-ever chili cookoff!
See Church Round Up details →Ongoing at Crossroads
Sunday gathering
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Women’s Ministry
Sunday Bible Study & Prayer meets 9–9:45 AM in the Board Room, with coffee, tea, and fellowship beginning at 8:45. Thursday Girls gathers for coffee at 9:45 AM, then Bible study from 10–11 AM. Questions? thursdaygirlspdx@gmail.com

Monday Night Men’s Group
Resumes September 14. The next Men’s Breakfast is Saturday, September 12. All men are welcome.
Thursday Morning Men’s Sermon Discussion
Meets Thursdays at 10 AM in the Board Room. All men are welcome.

Prayer
Sunday mornings: 8–8:45 AM in the Prayer Center • Wednesday evenings: 5–5:45 PM in the Prayer Center and on Zoom. We pray for our church, our city, our nation, and one another.

Community care
Latest shared ministry snapshot
1,249
families served
4,052
individuals served
Financial snapshot
As of June 30, 2026
Expenses currently exceed income by $31,445.05.