Niceville Campus eLetter
From our Creative Arts Director
G’day Church!
My name is Jeremy and have the privilege of being the Creative Arts Director at the Niceville campus. You may have already seen me on Sundays serving as part of the Production Team in the Sanctuary. I’ll also be assisting the Creative Team throughout the week in planning various video projects and in-service worship elements.
I know you’re thinking, “Not another Jeremy on staff, right?!” And yes, it has gotten a little confusing at times in our staff meetings… but I promise that you’ll be able to tell us apart when you hear our different accents!
Some of you may not be aware, but I’ve been a part of Crosspoint for nearly ten years now! I began working in a similar role with the Creative Team from 2013-2016 and almost six years serving as the Associate Minister at the North Crestview campus. My wife Shelley and our three kids (Zion – 9, Charis – 6, Ezra – 3) are excited to be back at the Niceville campus and dive into what God has in store for us here in the days ahead.
I look forward to meeting you all and would love to say hi if you see me on campus!
See you Sunday!
Jeremy Thiess, Creative Arts Director
News & Announcements
APRIL 28 | SHOULD WOMEN BE IN MINISTRY?
"YOU ASKED FOR IT"
In this 6-week series, "You Asked For It!," we will dissect and take some of the tough issues that are often challenging to discuss in church. You won't want to miss the answers to questions that people have always wanted to know.
8:00 Traditional | Sanctuary
Hannah Hutchinson, Teaching Pastor
9:30 Contemporary | Sanctuary
Hannah Hutchinson, Teaching Pastor
9:32 Contemporary | Community Life Center
Jeremy Smith, Lead Pastor
11:00 Traditional | Sanctuary
Hannah Hutchinson, Teaching Pastor
11:02 Contemporary | Community Life Center
Jeremy Smith, Lead Pastor
*Did you miss a message? You can find all the messages here.
SERVE AT THE GMC ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Crosspoint Church will host the GMC Annual Conference May 5-7 at our Niceville campus. The conference will start Sunday afternoon and run through Tuesday afternoon.
We will need volunteers for facilities, guest services, and culinary. Days and times are listed in the link below once you select an area to serve. Specific job duties will be shared with you once you sign up in one of these areas.
Sign up to Serve Here
DISCOVER CROSSPOINT | MAY 5
Discover Crosspoint is the best next step if you are new or looking to get further connected here at Crosspoint. Here at Crosspoint, we're all about "People Connecting People to Christ." While there are endless ways for you to get connected to our faith community, we feel the best first step begins with "Discover Crosspoint." Join us on Sunday, May 5, at 11:00 a.m. in room 915, Community Life Center.
VBS STUDENT VOLUNTEER TRAINING
High School Students who want to serve at VBS do not need to register. Students will have multiple options for training on the dates below. High schoolers MUST attend one of these trainings to volunteer at Vacation Bible School.
Sunday, May 5 at 10:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall
Sunday, May 19 at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Life Center
VBS ADULT VOLUNTEER TRAINING
VBS Adult Volunteer Training is coming soon! If you are a group leader please choose one of the dates below to attend training. You will be given your t-shirt, leader folder, an overview of what to expect during the week, and tips for a successful VBS! If you are serving in another area, you are not required to attend training but are welcome to come if you'd like to.
Monday, May 6 at 6:00 p.m. in the Crosswalk Theater
Monday, May 20 at 6:00 p.m. in the Crosswalk Theater
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL | JUNE 3 - JUNE 6
Join us for Vacation Bible School Monday, June 3- Thursday, June 6 from 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
VBS is for kids entering Kindergarten through 4th grade.
Registration is now open!
You don't want to miss the best week of the summer!
VBS ADULT VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION
Get ready to Start the Party and Celebrate the Good News! Vacation Bible School is the best week of the summer and we need over 200 volunteers to make it happen. Sign up now for group leaders, imagination station, missions, decorations, and much more! VBS is Monday-Thursday, June 3-6, from 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Children entering Kindergarten - 4th grade can attend, and childcare will be provided to volunteers' kids. Registration for kids will open on Easter Sunday, March 31.
BARBARA WILDER
Although we are happy for her, we regret to announce that after two decades of dedicated service, our beloved Barbara Wilder of the Active Adults ministry is retiring on June 1st. Join us in expressing appreciation and love for her unwavering commitment and countless contributions to our Crosspoint community.
Some of you have already sent in your gift, thank you! For those who would like to send in a gift, you can mail a check to the church office at 214 Partin Dr. S, Niceville, FL 32578, or give online by clicking the button below.
CALLED CHARGE CONFERENCE
There will be a Called Charge Conference for the members of the Crosspoint Administrative Board on Sunday, April 28 at 5 p.m. to approve money for the construction of the Freeport Campus and renovation of the Pace Campus.
MISSION NORTHWEST | JUNE 12 - 15
Mission Northwest is Crosspoint Student's annual summer local mission event servicing non-profit organizations and neighborhoods in Northwest Florida. Join us for this amazing experience on Wednesday, June 12 through Saturday, June 15. This event is open to rising 7th -12th grade students. Please click here to register.
LAUNCH 56 | JUNE 14 - 15
Launch 56 is a two-day event, June 14-15 where our rising 5th and 6th grade students connect with their life group leaders and peers. It is always a fun and engaging day camp at the Niceville Campus. We will introduce and explore the foundations of our faith in Christ as they enter the middle school ministry. Please click here to register your rising 5th and 6th graders.
CROSSPOINT MIDDLE SCHOOL SPRING CALENDAR
Crosspoint Students Middle School Ministry meets on Wednesday evenings, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Grades 5 and 6 meet in the Fellowship Hall and grades 7 and 8 meet in the Community Life Center Theater. Option Open Gym most evenings from 7:00-7:45 p.m.
Middle School Students also meet on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
CROSSPOINT HIGH SCHOOL SPRING CALENDAR
Crosspoint Students High School Ministry meets on Sunday evenings, at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Life Center.
Please contact Isis Magnuson with any questions.
APRIL PRESCHOOL FOCUS | SHINE
Have you ever been somewhere where it was so dark you couldn’t even see your hand in front of your face? No light shining under the door. No stars in the sky. No screen glaring back at you. Just darkness. So much darkness that you have to shuffle slowly, stumbling your way across the room with arms stretched out, hoping, searching . . . and then finally, with the flip of a switch, LIGHT! Light changes everything.
This month, we’re talking about light, but not just any light. We’re talking about Jesus—the light of the WORLD—and how when we do what Jesus says, we shine. We shine the light of Jesus! After this month, we hope every time you and your preschoolers see a lamp or a star-filled sky, you remember that people were made to shine, and we have Jesus—the light of the world—to show us how. So let’s not hide our light. Let’s SHINE and light up the dark so others can see their way to Jesus.
APRIL ELEMENTARY FOCUS | COOKOUT - IT'S WORTH THE WAIT
Waiting is a part of life. Thankfully, we don’t have to wait on our own. Through the Holy Spirit, God can help us experience the patience we need to wait well. After all, God is patient with us. God is in control and knows what’s best for us. Even though God’s people had been waiting for years for the promised Savior, at just the right time, God sent Jesus. Because we’re created in God’s image, we can reflect God’s patience in our lives. We can be patient when we remember what God has done. We can lean on God’s Holy Spirit to give us the strength we need to trust God and show patience with the difficult circumstances in our lives.
April Elementary Parent Cue | April Elementary Preview Video
MISSION OF THE WEEK | IVAN MBARAGA AND JORDAN RUDDELL
Ivan Mbaraga and Jordan Ruddell: Jordan (the daughter of a Crosspoint staff person!) and her husband Ivan are passionate about providing quality education to vulnerable children. They have recently established Aspire Academy, a Christian school focusing on educating the most marginalized kids in their community. They began with a first-grade classroom and will add a second-grade classroom next year. They are truly Kingdom Builders in Rwanda.
MISSION TRIPS
You can also watch a video overview and check out all of our trip details at Crosspoint.church/missions. Trips include Spring work teams to Mexico and Spain, Family and Student trips to Mexico, two trips to Guatemala, and more!
CELEBRATE RECOVERY | TESTIMONY NIGHT
Celebrate Recovery meets on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Optional dinner is served from 5:15 - 5:40 p.m., no reservations are needed. Just come! Celebrate Recovery is for everyone!
Childcare for birth through Pre-K is available. Programs for K - 5th grade and 6 - 12th grade are also available.
Contact Stephanie Wedel for more information.
APRIL BROCHURE
Look inside the April Brochure. We hope you will join us!
CROSSPOINT WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER
Wednesday Night Dinners are from 4:45 - 6:00 p.m. in the Community Life Center Gym. For more information, visit our page.
MAY WE PRAY FOR YOU?
Click here. (Your request will be kept confidential.)
HOSPITALIZATIONS: Lila Marion, Eileen Arpke
SYMPATHIES TO: Julia del Valle on the death of her daughter
MEMORIAL SERVICE:
Skip Weyrauch Memorial Service
Saturday, May 4 in the Sanctuary
Visitation at 10:00 a.m. and Service at 11:00 a.m.
Are you interested in helping others who may be experiencing a life-changing event, by walking alongside them as the hands and feet of Jesus? Stephen Ministers can provide high-quality, confidential, Christ-centered care to people who are hurting. In September Crosspoint will start a new short-term life group at the Niceville campus to train and equip Stephen Ministers.
Applications are available by contacting Lisa Ruddell at lruddell@crosspoint.church or 850-678-4411 ext. 211.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Visit our Employment Opportunities page for current listings.
CROSSPOINT KIDS HIRING CHILDCARE STAFF
Are you interested in working with kids in a fun and loving environment? Crosspoint Kids is just the place. We are seeking those who are willing to care for little ones ages (infant – through Kindergarten age). We would love to share with you all about this wonderful opportunity for Sunday mornings.
Contact Karen Ewing at 850-678-4411, ext. 159 or email kewing@crosspoint.church.
CROSSPOINT ACADEMY IS HIRING
Crosspoint Academy Teachers and Substitutes: Do you or someone you know have a heart for connecting children to Christ? Fill out an application today or pass this on to someone who may be interested. Crosspoint Academy provides childcare for children from infant- pre-K. Each classroom has two teachers and we are seeking full-time VPK lead teachers and part-time assistant teachers and substitutes to join our team for the 2024-2025 school year.
Our hours vary anytime between Monday-Friday, 7:15 a.m. – 5:45 p.m., depending on the positions available. All staff are required to obtain training hours to meet licensing requirements, and we will guide you through that process. Please see our teacher and assistant teacher job descriptions for more information.
To apply, use this link to apply. For more information, contact Lauren McElroy at 850-678-4411 ext.196 or email lmcelroy@crosspoint.church.
CROSSPOINT ONLINE MERCHANDISE STORE
We are excited to offer our Crosspoint Hoodies to you at $25!
They will only be available till current supply runs out.
