Our Mission Statement
The mission of the Global Methodist Church of the Cross is to make disciples of Jesus Christ who Worship Passionately, Love extravagantly, and Witness boldly.
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ITS HERE PEOPLE!!!
Here we are again. December is upon us and we have flipped to the final page of our calendar. Our focus irresistibly fixes on December 25th, the day selected to celebrate the ultimate event of all human history, the immaculate birth of the Christ child. The miracle of the Holy Family is before us. The Virgin Mary and her husband Joseph are carrying the Savior of the world to Bethlehem. “Unto you a savior is born… He is Christ the Lord” ( Luke 2:11). Let us, one and all, glorify and praise God, as the shepherds did. Again it is brought to the forefront of our minds and before the world that God sent Himself to provide eternal life for all who will believe.
This season of shared hope, peace, joy and love is a blessing. The way to fully receive this bounteous blessing is to purposefully draw all the preparations, presents and partying under the canopy of the biblical account of the birth of God’s son.
For example; we could incorporate scripture into our daily advent calendar countdown devices with their numbered tabs and little sequential doors. Or, read consecutive passages of the account of Christ’s birth each evening as we gather by the tree. Also, we could enrich the 2024 Christmas experience through authentic story telling. Some of our favorite memories of the Holiday Seasons past would greatly enrich this year’s Christmas gatherings and encourage the hearts of others close to us . In this legacy of the experienced
The upward and inward aspects of the lives of disciples of Jesus are incomplete if wondrous lessons and spiritual growth received are not applied. The church must focus presence of God’s love among us, all are exhorted to embrace the assured hope of the risen Savior and the blessed eternal future He has provided.
Oh, Holy Night When Christ Was Born!
Blessed Christmas to you all.
In His service –Pastor Tom
In the Spirit of this Christmas season, instead of Gifts for us that are much appreciated, please consider sending a donation to Preborn at PO Box 78221 Indianapolis, IN 46278 or at preborn.com
Pastor Tom and Kathleen
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Sunday worship services, 9:30 &12:00
Upcoming Messages and Scriptures
December 1 “Hope” Luke 1:26-38
December 8 “Peace” Isaiah 9:6-7
December 15 “Joy” Luke 1:39-56
December 22 “Love” John 3:13-18
December 29 “Jesus Presented at the Temple” Luke 2:21-40
Midweek Worship, Wednesdays at 6:30
December 4th “The Profit John is Born” Luke 1:57-80
December 11th “The Visitation” Luke 1:39-56
December 18th “Shepherds and Angels” Luke 2:8-20
December 25th no midweek service
Liturgists Children’s Chat
Liturgists Children’s Chat
December 1 Ric Hendrix Ric Hendrix
December 8 Pat Grimes Pat Grimes
December 15 Pat Grimes Pat Grimes
December 22 Carol Ratliff’ Edwinna Burch
December 29 Carol Ratliff’ Edwinna Burch
December 5th SPRC Meeting 6:30
Finance Meeting 7:30
December 12th Administrative Board Meeting 6:00
December 15th Youth Christmas Play 6:00
Christmas Cantata
December 22nd at 3:00
December 24th at 7:00
December 1 Cynthia Huber
December 7 Alex Mayle
December 7 Ron Ramsey
December 7 Sheryl Kay Peckens
December 8 Rosalie Pethtel
December 9 Connie Whitmore
December 9 Cole Hendrix
December 11 Holly Inman
December 14 Margarete Johnston
December 18 Linda Mader
December 18 Alana Paice
December 19 Paul Mader
December 20 Camryn Quinn
December 20 Wesley Moore
December 20 Jerry Work
December 21 Annabelle Eddy
December 26 Larry Ratliff
December 27 Susan Matics
December 27 Jennifer Davis
December 31 Mark Cline
December 7 John and Janet Bendle
December 26 Richard and Sue Davis
Thank you Church of the Cross congregation.
Thank you to all who brought in stuff to put in shoeboxes or gave money. Thank you to all who brought in packed boxes or packed at our packing party. Thank you to everyone who gave money for shipping or who helped with the fund raiser. Thank you to all who prayed over the boxes, got the cartons ready to transport and to Jennifer for transporting the boxes to the drop-off site. We took 163 boxes. That’s 163 children and their families who will be introduced to Jesus Christ because of your love for the Lord. God bless all of you.
December 29th will be our next special offering for missions
_December – the long awaited month is here to celebrate our Savior’s birth!! It is so sad to think it has become so commercialized that many do not even know the true meaning! Even Merry Christmas has been taken over by so many who just say “Happy Holidays”! Take Christ out of Christmas and what do you have – a meaningless holiday!
Our choir will be celebrating the Season with our Cantata “Christmas Forever Amen” on Sunday, Dec. 22nd. at 3 p.m. We will present our songs along with an accompaniment video. As an added attraction, the Children’s Bell Choir will perform. You won’t want to miss it!
As an addition, may I ask that you bring a plate of cookies to share in a time of fellowship afterwards?
We will soon be starting a New Year. If you have ideas that will enhance our Worship Services, please share them with me, Pastor Tom, or anyone on the Worship Committee. I am sure there is much hidden talent out there – please share it. There are many opportunities to use your talent for the Glory of God.
I want to wish each and every one of you a Blessed and Merry Christmas!
Mom’s Tidbit – God didn’t make you like everyone else – He made you ‘special’.
Until Then ~ Edwinna
Our Mission
The mission of the Global Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ who Worship Passionately, Love extravagantly, and Witness boldly.
Church of the Cross
PO Box 6 East Springfield, OH 43925
Worship Service 9:30 am
Noon Encounter worship Service 12:00
Pastor: Tom Snodgrass
Office hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Church phone 740-543-3282 Pastor’s phone 740-543-8306
www. eschurchofthecross.org
Global Methodist Church- globalMethodist.org
West Allegheny Conference GMC – alleghenywestgmc.org