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Welcome to
CROSS LUTHERAN
CHURCH & SCHOOL
LOVE | WALK | GROW
Cross Lutheran is a vibrant and active family of faith in Yorkville, Illinois where people of all upbringings and identities can learn about and follow Jesus. All are welcome to join together on a mission as we Walk with God, Grow in Faith Together, and Love Our Neighbors.
We believe a follower of Jesus will mature as a disciple of Jesus through the intentional processes of spiritual formation and leadership multiplication. Jesus’ work on earth is not limited to a few people in a few places but is gifted to all believers in all places. At Cross we encourage and challenge each other to be in the presence of Jesus right where you are.
Summer Sermon Series: Rooted in the Word
This summer we are launching a new sermon series called Rooted in the Word. The summer is a time to get away, take some extra time off work, go on trips with the family, or simply bond with neighbors over a firepit. All these relationships and memories are critical and cherished in our journey of life together, but they will all eventually fade away. This is partly why we cherish them so much: we want to get the time in while we still can!
I repeat, this is good, but there is something that is greater:
“So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.” Romans 10:17
Our relationships with one another and our experiences in the world do not have to be temporary. They can be forever! Through the words of Christ, we learn and ultimately receive the gift of eternal life. We hear of the resurrection of the flesh, and the new heaven and the new earth after our current world is destroyed. If we remain rooted in the Word of God and the Word made flesh, Jesus Christ, these things are certainties!
So why do we spend so much more time on the temporary things?
Join us this summer as we delve into the promises of God. We will become rooted in the things that are permanent and everlasting, and as we do this, the things that are subject to decay will also become more permanent. Yes, the Word of the Lord stands forever, and so do all who believe in Him!
He created us, He formed us, He called us by name, and we are His! The mountains and rivers are His also. If we remain in His word and in His love, we remain in each other as well. Let’s put some time and effort into the things that matter eternally, so that the things that are blessings will never fade away!
Check out the full article written by Senior Pastor Erik Gauss in our E-Newsletter by clicking here.
Cross Lutheran brings us together in celebration
Our Lutheran church is home to an inspiring and fascinating celebration of faith and love. Our community is not only fun – it lifts the hearts of all of us who believe in a better world and gives us hope for tomorrow. Cross is a place where people of all ages can worship and encourage harmony.
For by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:8-10