Update on Outreach to Inner-City Youth

The Crossing Back to School Bash in the Park Lot Outreach

Jennifer's live video invitation

We brought an encouraging and inspiring word to High School age students & their families we also had a time of prayer

Some partners involved: Steve Ignowski from 180 Outreach Ministries

Steve & Josh video from 180 Outreach Ministries

Derek Spencer video

Derek Spencer from Christian Center Church

Some of our ladies from our group

                                                                   The Crossing Staff

                                           Maria talking to a lady that had a child & looking for help

Lisa & Bree talking with a lady

The Dunk Tank 

Teachers taking the plung

Teacher, Ms. Robinson video taking the plunge

Calvin Roach ministering in song

Calvin's video

Josh Orick from 180 Outreach Ministries

Bree singing worship music

Outreach to Local At-Risk Youth

BACK TO SCHOOL BASH IN THE PARKING LOT

The Crossing is having a community outreach for the students, families and neighborhood this Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in their parking lot at 401 N. Main St. South Bend, Indiana 46601

There will be a dunk tank, food, live music & a message from the Word of God. We are volunteering to help serve & pray as the Lord leads. Please feel free to come & bring a friend or family!!

2nd Annual Banquet & Auction

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To Reserve Your Table: 2nd Annual Banquet & Auction September 29th 6:30 p.m.

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Sisters of Strength Mentoring & Support Group

Dee Phenis teaching our group how not to allow the world to draw us away from the things of God! Feed your spirit!! Biblical references she gave us: 1 John 2:15-16, 2nd Corinthians 6:14-17, James 1:27, Titus 2:11-12, Psalm 101:3 & Galatians 5:16. 

Challenge Questions: 

1)Can you think of anything you do, listen to, or watch that you know immediately influences you for good? Can you think of something that influences you negatively? Can you think of one thing specifically you could start doing to pursue Jesus that will feed your spirit?

In the world we live in today we need to press beyond the culture, popular opinion and ungodly influences to the hope, calling & perfect will of God for our lives. Begin now to seek God more than things, more than temporary pleasure or relief and He will give you the desire of your heart when you are so full of Him!!

2nd Annual Banquet & Auction

Volunteering at the Right to Life Booth

Thursday, July 5th

St. Joseph County 4H Fair

Pastor Jennifer & Leigh 

While volunteering at the booth we had opportunities to speak to fair attendees. Of course there are all kinds of people we encountered. Some have political viewpoints, others just a heartfelt concern for innocent life. The education seems to be a huge factor in the realization when life begins. The Education Exhibit give a real picture of the stages of weeks to months of the development of the human offspring, otherwise referred to as an embryo. After eight weeks the developing fetus is recognizable as a baby. 

A friend of ours, who is a nurse, stopped by with two of her children. As we discussed the development and premature birth, Mellisa stated "I have seen babies born at 24 weeks and survive".  When we understand the sanctity of life and the creator that gives us children as a blessing, it's much more important than someone's inconvenience or unpreparedness to raise the child. The wonderful option of giving that precious life a chance at being adopted is an alternative to killing a life meant to be here. Mellisa is a part of the Adoption Support Center. She knows how it is to have a baby that she was not prepared to raise, but was able to give him an opportunity to live a good life with a family that loved and was able to care for him the way he needed. 

Knowing you were able to care for a life up until birth gives a lot more peace than the weight of guilt from terminating a life that could be a wonderful presence in this world. In the light of all that it take to give life to a baby, understanding that women needs support as many times they are alone and afraid, we pray that the resources available continue to encourage them to not give up but persevere.

Psalms 127:3-5 Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from Him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one's youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them.

Resources

 http://www.adoptionsupportcenter.com/

http://www.womenscarecenter.org/

The Crossing and Juvenile Justice Center

We had the privilege of visiting some of the young women at the Juvenile Justice Center with the Crossing Director, Cedrick Mgwaba and several other men that visit to minister to the inmates on a bi-weekly basis. Last Wednesday myself and three other of our women went into the pod to talk to the female juveniles. It was a good evening of being able to share the truth and life of the Word of God as well as answering questions and praying with each young lady. This was our first visit and we're praying we get approved to return!

These girls need to have an understand, yet encouraging word that will help them to get through and be a better person for it. As a Women's Ministry Home, we know the troubles that lead to displacement from a home or addictions, abuse, abandonment - whatever the issue may be that prevents a woman from moving forward in life. Our focus and mission is to empower women to live free of dependence and bondage. By teaching them principles they can use in ever day life to overcome the adversity and influence of those that don't have their best interest in mind.



It will be a wonderful thing to intervene in these broken and tender lives. Seeing our women who have gone through struggles in life and turned themselves around being able to give back to the girls who are in this facility is amazing!! They can relate and know the mental and emotional scars, but that they are not too deep for God to heal. With love, hope and someone to come alongside we can make a difference in this city for the glory of our Father.