Cross Pointe Community Church

The Cross Pointe Family experiences the power of dynamic worship and Bible teaching by coming together as a vibrant and living body of Christ every Sunday, while developing a network of friends through Life Groups.

Life Groups are the heart of Cross Pointe's small group ministry. They are about connecting like-minded people who want to grow in God and enjoy one another. Life Groups are based on people's personalities and interests, so everyone is free to choose one that works best for them. They meet regularly in homes, coffee shops, parks, lakes and just about anywhere and anytime they choose.

Relationships are really what Life Groups are all about! Relationships with others provide a source of strength, encouragement, and fun in a way that no sermon, book, or conference can.

Once you find the group that interests you, simply call the leader to get the details about the next meeting. if you don't find one that interests you, take the first step to lead a Life Group by calling the Cross Pointe office (479-361-9922).

Life Groups Fall 2008:

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Children's Ministry

Club 123 (1st, 2nd, & 3rd graders)
Play in a tree house, then learn how to live for God from puppets, crafts, music, and special small groups with adults who want to help you learn. Meets on Sunday mornings, at 9:00, 10:15 & 11:30, in The Clubhouse.

Team 45 (4th & 5th graders)
Play arcade games or basketball while you wait for a great time with your friends! Enjoy drama, games, and an exciting Bible lesson. This is a great place to learn how to live the Christian life. Meets on Sunday mornings, at 9:00, 10:15 & 11:30, in The Huddle.

Wee Worship (2 & 3 year olds)
Ride a “wild horse” while you wait for your friends to arrive for a great time of learning about the Bible through stories, c rafts, puppets and fun play. Meets on Sunday mornings, at 9:00, 10:15 & 11:30, in The Corral.

Wee Worship (PreK & K)
Ride a “wild horse” while you wait for your friends to arrive for a great time of learning about the Bible through stories, crafts, puppets and fun play. Meets on Sunday mornings, at 9:00, 10:15 & 11:30, in The Corral.

For more information on Children’s Life Groups contact Rosanne Petton (361-9922) -- Director of Children’s Ministries

Register for all Children’s Life Groups in the Kid’s Lobby

College

College
Join other college students on your campus for an exciting weekly event that involves Bible study, food, and a great time with friends. U of A students meet at a home near campus every Tuesday night and the JBU students meet at the Old Post Office in Siloam Springs every Wednesday night.
Leaders: Mathew & Jennifer Harding (856-9797)

Creative Arts

Christmas Dinner Theater
Help plan and put together a wonderful evening for the entire church family during the Christmas season. This group is made up of seamstresses, artists, carpenters, singers, musicians, actors, and cooks. Open to those of all ages, they will be building sets, making costumes, and planning for the play and meal.
Leader: Stacey Gove (530-8780)

Culinary Arts
Do you enjoy cooking or would you like to learn to cook? One Sunday night a month this group meets in The Warehouse kitchen and enjoys cooking together (and eating) while getting tips from a professional cook.
Leader: John Pianalto (524-7671)

Praise and Worship
Those who enjoy playing a musical instrument or singing have the opportunity to use their talents for the Lord at Cross Pointe. Worship teams meet for practice, prayer, and fellowship on Wednesday nights. These teams are involved on a rotating basis in leading worship in our weekly worship services.
Leader: Mark Knisley (790-2426)

Event Planning

Christmas Dinner Theater
Help plan and put together a wonderful evening for the entire church family during the Christmas season. This group is made up of seamstresses, artists, carpenters, singers, musicians, actors, and cooks. open to those of all ages, they will be building sets, making costumes, and planning for the play and meal.
Leader: Stacey Gove (530-8780)

Fall Festival Planning
If you like to plan fun events for children, this is the group for you. This group meets some Thursday evenings during September and October to plan the children's Fall Festival, which will be a huge event for children on Halloween night.
Leader: Rosanne Petton (238-3145)

Fellowship

Band of Brothers
Join men, between the ages of 25 & 35, married and single, every other Thursday night. This group meets in The Warehouse and enjoys eating, sharing, discussion, and accountability. Become a "brother" with others in the Cross Pointe Family and share your lives with one another.
Leader: Kunta Evans (685-7156)

Empty Nester's Games Group
The third Saturday night of each month is a time of great food and hilarious competition for a group of fun-loving empty nesters. Meeting in a variety of homes, they have an exciting evening of dinner and games.
Leader: Larry & Rosanne Petton (238-3145)

First Wednesday Lunch
Fran Smith is hosting a come and go lunch for ladies the first Wednesday of every month in her home. She prepares all of the food and ladies are welcome from 12:00 until 2:30. Her address is 1592 London Terrace in Sprindale.
Leader: Fran Smith (422-1460)

Har-Ber Wildcats Blue Socks Fans
For all Har-Ber Football fans and wanna-be fans! Plan now to join fans before the Friday Night home games at 5:30 for the Booster Club's tailgate party (by the SHS Fieldhouse and donations for meals accepted), then in the 'cheap' seats for the home games (All those without reserved seats can sit together and be really loud fans!!!) and carpool to the away football games. Who knows???... We might eat again together after the games too!
Leader: Vernon and Donna Pianalto (200-2200)

International Friends
Are you a native of another country or have you lived in another country? Do you enjoy meeting people and learning about their cultures? This is the group for you! This group meets two Saturday evening this semester for internation cuisine, a time for getting acquainted, sharing stories, and learning about other cultures.
Leader: Angela Rodriguez (790-4104)

Ladies Bunco
Enjoy lively competition and laughter the last Tuesday night of each month. This group of ladies meets at The Warehouse for food, bunco, prizes and lots of fun.
Leader: Lisa Evans (685-4310)

Singles 2 (For singles of all ages with and without children)
Join other singles for a fun time the second Friday night of each month. This group enjoys doing things with and without children. Activities include movies, dinners out, bowling, game nights in homes, hayrides, and lots more.
Leader: Larry & Rosanne Petton (238-3145)

Two's Company, Three's a Crowd (For young married couples without children)
Meeting once a month for a meal, games, or just talking, this group is building relationships and encouraging one another. Join with other young married couples and strengthen your own marriage.
Leaders: Brett & Rachel Janzen (307-287-6871) & Brent & Kerri Snyder (813-784-3093)

Young Singles (For singles from 18-35 years)
No childcare provided. Join us on Sunday nights in the Hospitality Center from 6:30 - 8:30 as we dive into the Word together for an in-depth study of "Romans in the Real World" and learn how we can apply God's Truth to our daily lives at work, home, and in our new relationships. Come be a part of this growing new young Singles ministry and enjoy fellowship, passionate teaching, ministry opportunities, and mission trips as we serve the Lord together.
Leader: Matthew & Jennifer Harding (856-9797)

Finances

Financial Peace
Meet with others who would like to experience financial peace. Using the materials from Financial Peace University, by Dave Ramsey, this group meets every Tuesday night from 7:00-9:00 in the Hospitality Center. The meeting consists of a DVD and workbook format. The cost of the materials is $93. The average family who goes through this study eliminates $5,300 in debt and saves $2,700 in the first 91 days after starting the course. Gain more information about this outstanding series at www.daveramsey.com
Leader: Joy Hagerty (313-8888)

Foreign Languages

Beginning Chinese
Did you enjoy learning more about China during the Olympics? Would you like to be able to speak the language and learn about the culture? Spend Sunday afternoons from 1:30 - 3:30 in the Hospitality Center with a teacher who is a native of China.
Leader: Joy Hagerty (313-8888)

Beginning Spanish
Have you ever wanted to communicate with the many Spanish speaking people of our area? Have you ever missed out on a job because you didn't know how to speak Spanish? Spend Thursday nights, from 6:45 - 8:15 learning from a native of the Dominican Republic and an experienced Spanish teacher. Meeting every week in The Warehouse, this group will enjoy snacks with their Spanish lesson.
Leader: Ines Fernandez (561-252-8816)

Just For Ladies

Babes In The Kitchen
Are you a babe who likes to cook and would like to minister to others through your culinary skills? This group doesn't meet regularly but is simply available to provide meals to Cross Pointe families when there is a crises in the home. The leader calls one of the "babes" to provide a meal to a family who lives near her.
Leader: Rachel Janzen (307-287-6871)

First Wednesday Lunch
Fran Smith is hosting a come and go lunch for the ladies the first Wednesday of every month in her home. She prepares all of the food and ladies are welcome from 12:00 until 2:30. Her address is 1592 London Terrace in Sprindale.
Leader: Fran Smith (422-1460)

Ladies Bible Study (Thursday nighs)
Join other ladies for an evening Bible study that meets in the Hospitality Center every other Thursday night. This group enjoys dinner together and a heart-to-heart discussion of Christian topics. There is also a time of prayer and lots of relationship building.
Leader: Angela Rodriguez (790-4104)

Ladies Bible Study (Wednesday mornings)
Meets on Wednesday mornings from 8:30 - 11:00 in the Hospitality Center, starting Sept 18. This group of ladies is studying Stepping Up (Psalm 120-134), A Journey Through the Psalms of Ascent, by Beth Moore. They begin with time for eating and visiting before the study and prayer. Childcare is provided.
Leader: Melissa Pfeiffer (200-1902)

Ladies Bible Study (Wednesday nights)
A group of ladies, in the Siloam Springs area, meet together every other Wednesday night to study, "Espresso with Esther." They also enjoy dinner, a time of relationship building, and prayer together.
Leader: Melissa Douglass (524-3727)

Ladies Book Club
Meeting the fourth Thursday evening of every month, this group enjoys a discussion of the "book of the month." They have dinner together and build relationships while discussing novels and biographies.
Leader: Bonnie Sisemore (361-2281)

One Day Retreat
There will be a 1-day retreat on December 5th at Fran Smith's home, for ladies who would like to refresh and refocus. The day will begin with breakfast at 8:30 and and will include a video of teaching by Ann Graham Lotz, "A Vision of His Glory", sharing, lunch, alone time with God, and will end at 3:00 pm. Located at 1592 London Terrace in Springdale.
Leader: Fran Smith (717-2165)

Just For Men

His Hands Working
Do you enjoy swinging a hammer or using a saw? Would you like to use your constrction or painting skills to help others? This group meets the second Saturday or each month. They use their hands for building projects to benefit the church building and other ministries that have construction needs.
Leader: Don Terry (366-6130)

Men's Mentoring Planning Group
This group will spend the fall semester planning a great men's mentoring Life Group which will officially begin in January. It will resemble a men's fraternity and will involve men mentoring other men and their sons. If you would like to be a part of planning for the winter group, join this group which will meet at the Jones's home in Springdale every other Sunday afternoon.
Leader: Frank Jones (841-3010)

Men's Monday Night Football
Calling all men and boys: "Are you ready for some football?" The MNF Life Group begins its third season on September 8 and continues each Monday through December in The Warehouse. The evening includes a meal at 6:00, a study of Locking Arms by Stu Weber and, of course, the main event - NFL FOOTBALL! Fathers and sons are encouraged to attend together.
Leader: Larry Petton (200-1027) & Kevin Snavely (248-7758)

Marriage

Growing a Passionate Marriage
Join other couples, of all ages, who would like to deepen and strenghten their marriages. Meeting two Sunday evenings a month, at the home of Ken and Joy Hagerty, this group is a continuation of the group that met last spring, but is open to any couple. The curriculum will be determined by the group and evenings will include a meal, relationship building time, and a great discussion.
Leader: Kevin & Deanna Snavely (248-7758) & Joy Hagerty (313-8888)

HomeBuilders
Would you like to have better communication in your marriage? This group meets every other Thursday night to study Improving Communication In Your Marriage, from the HomeBuilders Couples Series from Family Life Ministries. Meeting at the Jones Center, we enjoy a meal together and a great discussion as couples. Free childcare is provided through the Jones Center.
Leader: Frank & Carrie Remson (283-7086)

Missions and Ministries

Baskets of Hope
Help minister to families in need of food by providing food baskets at Thanksgiving and Christmas. This ministry will be for those in the curch family and community. Meeting one Sunday afternoon each month, this group shares a meal, plans, prepares baskets, and builds relationships while helping others.
Leader: Amada Sowerbrower (501-350-7751)

Church Mice
Have you ever wondered who does all of the "behind the scenes" things at Cross Pointe to make things run smoothly? The office staff could use some volunteers to help stuff envelopes and do other tasks. If you would be available occasionally in the evenings or during the day, this is a great way to help the church staff and build relationships with others in the church family.
Leader: Kathy Biswell (361-9922 or 238-3811)

Cross Pointe Relief
Do you have the spiritual gifts of mercy, helps, or service and would love to use your gifts to help others? This group meets occasionally and is available on an "as needed" basis when families in the church or community need help (moving, trees down due to weather conditions, etc). This will also include opportunities to respond to disaster relief situations around the country.
Leader: Wes Sowerbrower (422-0944)

His Hands Working
Do you enjoy swinging a hammer or using a saw? Would you like to use your construction or painting skills to help others? This group meets the second Saturday of each month. They use their hands for building projects to benefit the church building and other ministries that have construction needs.
Leader: Don Terry (366-6130)

Mission Support Team
This group has the goal to build relationships with everyone in the Cross Pointe Family who has a heart for missions. They work together to reach out and form a network with other Christians, ministries, and organizations who have that same heart. Meeting the last Thursday night of each motnh at 6:30, this group enjoys a meal, sharing, teaching about missions and planning Cross Pointe's involvement in local, national, and world missions.
Leader: Ken Durrett (790-8696)

Mission Trip To France
Spend a week assisting missionaries, Nancy and Maurice Seauve, in Villaneauve Sur Lot, France. The group will be involved doing construction work at their church and will enjoy sightseeing together. This group meets the 3rd Sunday of each month, immediately following the 3rd worship service. Meet over lunch to plan, pray, and raise support for the trip which will take place during Spring Break '09 (March 20-29).
Leader: Don Terry (366-6130)

NW AR Children's Shelter
One Saturday each month, this group of adults has a great time playing games, making crafts, and just being silly with the children at the Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter. Building relationships with these children who are in transitional living is a joy for this group. Must be at least 18 years of age to be in this group and a background check will be required.
Leader: Jinny Dablemont (751-9624)

Prayer Team
Be involved in the real power behind what God is doing at Cross Pointe and in the individual lives of those in the church family. This group is composed of people who receive prayer requests through e-mail or phone and are available to pray at home, during the week. This group meets together occasionally for prayer, encouragement and relationship building.
Leader: Nicole Hart (248-1829)

Snack Packs For Kids
Meeting two Sunday evenings each month, this group enjoys dinner and a time of reaching out to underprivileged children. They put together snack packs that will be given to children to provide nutritious food for the weekends. This is a great group for the entire family. They meet at Samaritan's House in Springdale.
Leader: Joyce Bartlett (439-0569)

Prayer

Recreation

Ballroom Dancing
Come learn beautiful art-in-motion in a relaxed and fun atmospher. The Dance Group meets two Saturday nights each month in The Warehouse, for a dance class and a time of practice. Snacks and relationship building time are a big part of this fun evening.
Leader: David Burney (601-4791)

Singles

Young Singles (For singles from 18-35 years. No childcare provided.)
Join us on Sunday nights in the Hospitality Center from 6:30 - 8:30 as we dive into the Word together for an in-depth study of "Romans in the Real World" and learn how we can apply God's Truth to our daily lives at work, home, and in our new relationships. Come be a part of this growing new young Singles ministry and enjoy fellowship, passionate teaching, ministry opportunities, and mission trips as we serve the Lord together.
Leader: Matthew & Jennifer Harding (856-9797)

Sports

Fantasy Football (FULL)
If football is your sport, get hands-on involvement with this group of eager sports enthusiasts.
Leader: Larry Petton (200-1027)

Fishing For Christ (Men & Women of all ages)
Fall is a great time to enjoy the local rivers and lakes for smallmouth bass, perch and trout. No boat needed. Grab your fishing gear and your lunch and take off with friends for a day of fishing. This group meets the 1st Sunday and the 3rd Saturday of every month.
Leader: Don Terry (366-6130)

Studies

The Bible For Dummies
Do you ever feel like you don't know much about the Bible? Do you ever wish you could get time with the pastor to ask questions? Join Pastor Larry in this small group that meets every other Wednesday night from 6:00 - 7:30, at Right Solutions in the Conference Room, on Hwy 412 in Tontitown. Enjoy dinner together and a time of learning more about God's Word and how it applies to your life.
Leader: Larry Petton (200-1027)

The Life You've Always Wanted
Using the best selling book, The Life You've Always Wanted, by John Artburg, this group meets every other Thursday night in the Hospitality Center. Enjoy dinner together and a discussion of the book while building relationships. Childcare provided for a small fee.
Leader: Carlos Sol (799-1857)

Young Singles (For singles from 18-35 years. No childcare provided. )
Join us on Sunday nights in the Hospitality Center from 6:30 - 8:30 as we dive into the Word together for an in-depth study of "Romans in the Real World" and learn how we can apply God's Truth to our daily lives at work, home, and in our new relationships. Come be a part of this growing new young Singles ministry and enjoy fellowship, passionate teaching, ministry opportunities, and mission trips as we serve the Lord together.
Leader: Matthew & Jennifer Harding (856-9797)

Youth

Sunday Mornings
Join the 6th-12th graders of Cross Pointe in The Warehouse every Sunday morning at 10:15 for a worship service that includes praise and worship, led by the youth, themselves, and teaching from God's Word.
Leaders: Garris Hudson (549-8345)

Sunday Night Event
This small group time for the high school students takes place at the home of Rusty and Teresa Pack, in Tontitown every Sunday night. The evening starts with games and eating. It is a great time to grow together through a study of God's Word and lots of sharing.
Leaders: Garris Hudson (549-8345)

Wednesday Nights
Everyone's together again for a great time of mid-week "catching up" while eating, playing games, and building relationships. Meeting in The Warehouse, from 6:00-7:45. This is a great time to bring friends and bond with adults who care about students.
Leaders: Garris Hudson (549-8345)

Updated Sept 2008