A Letter From Our Pastors

Dear partners in ministry at Cross of Christ,

There can be no question that we and our ministry are a living and breathing witness to the truth of the Apostle’s words about Jesus in John 1:16 –“We have all received, grace upon grace.”

We are confident that NOW is the time for Cross of Christ to step out in grace to obtain our own ministry facility. Let us share with you why NOW is the time to step out in faith:

  • We are entering a new and exciting chapter here at Cross of Christ.

  • For the first time in its history, our ministry is debt free.

  • The need for a new dedicated space for our ministry is great.

  • The Lord has brought us together at this time to extend the legacy of faith we have begun by the grace of God.

We are asking you to commit with us to a journey that has two vital parts:

A spiritual commitment during which we are seeking to grow more and more into Jesus and His grace.

A financial commitment to move our ministry forward.

Here are our goals for this GRACE upon GRACE Capital Campaign: that together we join to make a commitment to spiritual growth in grace, and that together we commit to sacrifice financially for the future of Cross of Christ and our part in the Kingdom of God.

The time is NOW!

Building GRACE upon GRACE,

Pastor Kevin and Pastor Marty

Timeline of Important Events

February 2 - February 28 -. GRACE upon GRACE Spiritual Journey

February 23rd - GRACE upon GRACE Financial Commitment Sunday

March 9th - GRACE upon GRACE Reveal Sunday!

Spiritual Journey

Week 1 - Gratitude

Prayer

Our Grace upon Grace theme this week at Cross of Christ is “Gratitude”.  We find ourselves praying with King David, 
“Who am I, Lord God, and what is my family, that you have brought me this far?”

We invite you to use the following prayer this week as you focus on all that the Father has given you in Jesus.

Father thank you for the life you have blessed me with in Jesus. Thank you for the opportunities that I have been given and for the ways that you have graced me to be where I am today. Thank you for sustaining me through difficult times and for the grace of Jesus for the times when I have failed or have been overwhelmed by life.  Thank you for Cross of Christ and the grace of Jesus that has been poured into my life by the ministry here. I am amazed by the depth of your love for me and by a grace so rich that you would use me for your Kingdom.  Truly, all of my life, you have carried me with Grace upon Grace. In the faithful name of Jesus. Amen.

Week 2 - Expectation

Prayer

Our Grace upon Grace theme this week at Cross of Christ is “Expectation”.  We find ourselves praying in the promises of Jesus, that in Expectation we are called to Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back; lengthen your cords, strengthen your stakes. (Isaiah 54:2)

We invite you to use the following prayer this week as you focus on all that you can expect from the Father in Jesus.

 Father, I wait for what you are preparing for my life out of the fulness of Jesus. I am expecting your grace to meet me come what may.  What you have done for me in the past, brings me hope in the forgiveness, mercy, love and blessings that You have for me tomorrow.  I hope in you for the ministry of Cross of Christ.  That you will be faithful in providing opportunities to share the grace of Jesus.  Thank you that we will find Grace upon Grace in your Word and gifts for us. Use me and my resources for the future of CoC as I wait for you Lord, in your Word I put my hope.  In the gracious name of Jesus. Amen.

Week 3 - Challenges

Prayer

Our Grace upon Grace theme this week at Cross of Christ is Challenge. We find ourselves praying for generosity in the face challenges that make an open heart and open hands hard to have.

We invite you to use the following prayer this week as you focus on some of the things that challenge you in your generosity.

Father, I ask that your Holy Spirit would enable me to live wisely in this world and for your Kingdom. Open my heart and my hands in the face of challenges, like fear and the whispers of the world and my heart. I confess the things that make generosity hard for me, and I rest in Grace upon Grace for my failures. As Cross of Christ faces challenges in the future, I trust in Jesus, His fulness, and in Grace upon Grace. Use me and my resources to shape the future of CoC. I pray trusting in Jesus, my Savior. Amen.

Week 4 - Gift

Prayer

Our Grace upon Grace theme this week at Cross of Christ is Gift.  By grace we find ourselves bathed in gifts that flow into our lives abundantly in Jesus.  With King Solomon, we live in the reality that “God keeps them occupied with gladness of heart.”

We invite you to use the following prayer this week as you reflect on and rejoice in the truth that all of life is Gift.

Father, the Bible tells me that you are the Giver of every good and perfect gift and that is never more visible than in Jesus for me.  Thank you for gifts, both spiritual and physical, that you have poured into my life.  I stand in awe of the generous way you have treated me, all because you delight to give.  Give me the gladness of a heart that is focused on Jesus, His gifts, His love and His grace for me.  By the power of your Holy Spirit enable me to live in Grace upon Grace.  In the abundant name of Jesus. Amen.