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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT CROSSTRAINING THIS WEEK?

Quip (Joke) Night

Pizza, Salad, Carrot and Celery Sticks, Mandarin Oranges, Cookies, Milk & Water

Suggested donation $2.00 per person

SUNDAY ADULT FORUM

Beginning next Sunday, February 12, the Adult Forum will explore the First and Second Letters to Timothy. These two short New Testament books give us a glimpse into the life of early Christianity, as the church entered its second century. In a touching and personal way the elder apostle gives advice and encouragement to one of the next generation's leaders. Pastor Setterlund has prepared a study guide, "Dear Tim", and will lead this five-part discussion on Sunday mornings, 9:45 to 10:30.

ADULT MISSION TRIP - THEY ARE ON THEIR WAY!

9 people left this morning for their annual New Orleans mission trip... our thoughts & prayers go with them. But this large a group strains the budget! They will need about $2500. If you would like to contribute to their trip it would be appreciated very much. Please put your donations in the offering or leave it in the office. We look forward to their pictures & stories upon their safe return.

JOIN US FOR SOME FAMILY FUN NEXT WEEK!

Parish Life invites you to Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, a play presented by the Junior Women's Club and featuring our very own Stephanie Alumbaugh and Susan Gonzalez. We will attend the 4:00 p.m. performance at Centennial High School on Sunday, February 12. Tickets are $5 if purchased with our group or $7 if purchased at the door. After the performance, we plan to gather at Jupiter's at the Crossing for pizza, sandwiches, and fellowship. Please sign up for tickets to the performance in the narthex by Sunday, February 5th so we know how many tickets to request. Join us for fun for the whole family!

RELIGION AND LITERATURE

The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis C.S. Lewis writes, “If we insist on keeping Hell (or even earth) we shall not see Heaven: if we accept Heaven we shall not be able to retain even the smallest and most intimate souvenirs of Hell.” This is the basis of his book “The Great Divorce”, where the protagonist finds himself boarding a bus in Hell heading to Heaven. How can one so easily transfer from one place to the next? What if, as Lewis claims, the gates of Hell, and Earth, are locked from the inside by our own human needs and desires? Come discuss! We’ll meet on February 17th at 7 pm in the Augsburg Room. Please call Jesse with any questions.