Verse of the Week
“Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more... And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.’”
Revelation 21:1; 3-4
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
5:30 p.m. - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
The Service, including the music, will be live streamed, but we encourage you to listen to and sing along with these songs of praise and worship ahead of time.
“Emmanuel”
Thursday, December 25, 2025
Merry Christmas!
As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, may you be blessed abundantly. Wishing you a Christmas filled with hope, joy, and the warmth of family and fellowship. Merry Christmas and may God's grace be with you always.
Sunday, December 28, 2025
NO Sunday School Classes
NO Sunday School Classes Sunday, December 28th.
Classes will resume Sunday, January 4th.
THE SERVICE BEGINS AT 11:00 a.m.
Worship Service Livestream
Pastor Mak will continue the Advent series, “Let Earth Receive Her King”. He will be preaching on “Awaiting A New Advent” Revelation 11:15; 21:1-4.
The Service, including the music, will be live streamed, but we encourage you to listen to and sing along with these songs of praise and worship ahead of time.
COMMUNITY LIFE
Wednesday, December 24 at 5:30 p.m. - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Thursday, December 25 - Merry Christmas
Sunday, December 28 - NO Sunday School
Wednesday, December 31 - NO Wednesday Night Services
Thursday, January 1 - Happy New Year
Sunday, January 4 at 11:00 a.m. - Installation of Church Officers
Wednesday, January 7 at 11:00 a.m. FREE Food Pantry
at 6:00 p.m. - Adult Bible Study Onsite & Google Meet
(Google Meet begins at 6:10p.m.)
Thursday, January 8 - 6:00 p.m. - White Cross Workshop
Pray …
As we close one year and look forward to the start of a new year, pray that God will fill our hearts with gratitude for all that He has done in our lives and among us here at The Cross Bible Church. Pray also that He will fill is with joy, hope, and anticipation for the coming year.
Hope Community Baptist Church in Sterling Heights to continue in their faithfulness to the Word.
Michael and Linda Petkof - CEF - Greece - as they serve to advance the gospel.
2026 Bible Challenge
Pastor Mak would like to challenge the The Cross family to read through the Bible in the new year. There are two reading plans available in the foyer:
1. The Essential 100 Challenge. Read through 100 essential passages of the most important book in the world, the Bible. (You can download the YouVersion app to your phone or tablet for this reading plan.)
2. The Whole Bible Challenge. Read through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation.
Serving God
There are many areas of service within our church, and workers are always needed. Some duties and activities are on a rotating schedule, others are needed on a regular basis. But all of them are vital to our faith family and God’s work at The Cross. Please prayerfully consider how you can serve the Lord this year.
Prayer Requests
- Keith S. - Amy S.
- Jeff J.
SHUT-INS/HOMEBOUND
Dixie S. Donna W.