The Cross of Christ

09/20/2025

Good morning church family,

GIVING THANKS:

In collaboration with The Trumbull early school program (Head Start). We are collecting items that S.N.A.P does not cover. These items will be given to children in need.
Ie. Soap, Toothpaste, toilet paper, etc. We will be collecting these over the next few weeks. A list and a collection box can be found in the front foyer.

SPOONER HOUSE is in need of non-perishable food
Just a reminder that we have an ongoing need at SPOONER HOUSE for non-perishable food. Thanks for always remembering to bring food in for them.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

Continued Prayers for Leo Benevento. He is waiting on the next steps for his bone marrow transplant.
Prayers for his mother Gina and the whole family, and the doner while they wait on the next steps!

Bruce & Paula Pancost as they travel over the next several weeks, and with the mission work they will be doing.

TRUMBULL EVENTS COMING UP:

The young adults will be going to Six Flags Saturday, Sept 20! They’re aiming to get there around 12 pm and some will also be carpooling to the park. Please let Jin or Zach know if you’d like a ride.

Area Wide Hymn Sing – Sunday September 28th 3:30 p.m. hosted by the Trumbull church of Christ. Finger Food/Desserts Sign-up sheet is on the auditorium doors.

Tuesday, September 30th begins the Tuesday Ladies bible study via zoom, with the next class on October 14th and 28th. Thanks to Lisa Saracino and Mary Lou for leading this mid-week bible study which continues in the book of Revelation.

October 4th – Glow Wild light event @The Beardsley Zoo. More details will be forthcoming.

Saturday, October 11th 10:00-12:00 Ladies’ bible studies. These lessons will focus on discovering the Aroma of Christ in the Beatitudes. Thanks to Nadine Keller who will lead this study “The Aroma of Christ” Any ladies who would like to teach a lesson, please see Nadine.

We will be putting together the college care bags on October 11th. The bin will be marked in the foyer for fun treats for our college students which will give them a lift! A list of items that can be purchased are on the back table.

October 25th – Trunk or Treat set up will be at 4:30pm and we will start at 5:00pm.

Ron & Lisa will be hosting an evening for the Young Adults November 14th. Stay tuned for more details.

The Cross of Christ

“But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” — Romans 5:8

The Cross as the Center of Redemption
The Cross of Christ is not just a historical event—it’s the heart of the gospel. It reveals God’s justice, mercy, and love in one breathtaking moment.

1. The Cross Reveals God’s Love

Jesus chose the Cross willingly.
John 10:18 (NKJV) No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of Myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This command I have received from My Father.”

It was the ultimate act of sacrificial love.
Romans 5:8 (NKJV) But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

2. The Cross Accomplishes Justification

Through Jesus’ death, believers are declared righteous.
Romans 3:24 (NKJV) being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus,

The penalty for sin was paid in full.
Isaiah 53:5 (NKJV) But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed.

3. The Cross Brings Reconciliation

It bridges the gap between God and humanity.
2 Corinthians 5:18-19 (NKJV) ¹⁸Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, ¹⁹that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation.

We are no longer enemies, but children of God.
Romans 5:10 (NKJV) For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life.

4. The Cross Calls for Response

We are invited to take up our own cross.
Luke 9:23 (NKJV) Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.

It demands surrender, humility, and faith.

• What does the Cross mean to you personally?
• How does Christ’s sacrifice shape the way you live?
• In what ways can you “take up your cross” daily?

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Its lyrics beautifully capture the awe and surrender the Cross invites.

When I survey the wondrous cross
On which the Prince of glory died,
My richest gain I count but loss,
And pour contempt on all my pride.

Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast,
Save in the death of Christ my God!
All the vain things that charm me most,
I sacrifice them to His blood.

See from His head, His hands, His feet,
Sorrow and love flow mingled down!
Did e’er such love and sorrow meet,
Or thorns compose so rich a crown?

Were the whole realm of nature mine,
That were a present far too small;
Love so amazing, so divine,
Demands my soul, my life, my all.

In His Service,

Patrick Keller

The Cross of Christ

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