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But now, apart from law, the righteousness of God has been disclosed, and is attested by the law and the
prophets, the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no
distinction, since all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God; they are now justified by his grace as
a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God put forward as a sacrifice of atonement by
his blood, effective through faith. He did this to show his righteousness, because in his divine
forbearance he had passed over the sins previously committed; it was to prove at the present time that he himself is righteous and that he justifies the one who has faith in Jesus.
-Romans 3:21-26 (NRSV) Today's Scripture
All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.-Romans 3:23 (NRSV)  ON a cold and wintry February evening, my wife and I were running an errand. I stepped on some black
ice, my feet flew from under me, and I landed on the ground, breaking my ankle. As a result, my foot was
put in a cast and I was given crutches. I was thankful that my disability was only temporary.
The season of Lent lasts forty-six days, about the length of time it takes for a broken bone to heal. To
me, the cast I wear in this season of atonement is an outward sign of an inward human condition. I am a fallen, broken man; and I humbly admit that.
Only by the grace of God's healing hand is any of us mended. In the many circumstances of life, our
response to that grace is what matters. Lent is the season to "Repent, and believe in the good news"
(Mark 1:15, NRSV). Healing, like sanctification, is a process; and it cannot be rushed. We submit, trust, and wait on the Lord. God will deliver.
Jim M. Quint (Kansas, USA)
Prayer
We give thanks, O God, that where sin abounds, your grace abounds even more, as we pray, "Our
Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven,
so in earth. Give us day by day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one
that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil."* Amen. Thought for the Day
Responding to God's grace will keep us busy for the rest of our lives. Prayer Focus
Willingness to do what God asks  Crossroads Community Clothe Me Ministry is a free clothing ministry of Crossroads World Christian Church
located at 650 Harrisburg Pike. We are accepting new and all gently used clothing. We are in need of coats, jackets, blankets and other winter attire. Please
call the church for more details or to set up a time to drop off your donations. Pick-up may be available on a limited basis in the Columbus area. Thank you for helping!
Crossroads Community Harvest Food Pantry is up and running.
We are excited about opening CCHFP to the community. We would like to thank Wal-Mart DC 2064 for their
generous donation to our  food pantry, as well as all the people who come to our charity fundraiser events each and every week and give
of themselves. We are still in need of donations. If any individual or any businesses would like to help, please call the church for more details.
We are looking for Volunteers in every area of music ministry, including musical instruments players, praise singers and praise dancers. Please contact the church for details if you are interested in helping. If you are planning on giving a gift to Crossroads World Christian Center Church, please
send it to our P.O. Box or
donate securely by credit card online
. Your gift means so much to so many. Thank you for helping to further God's plan by supporting the ministries and community outreaches of God's church!
Sunday services are now being held every Sunday at the
new building at 7:30pm. YOU are invited, and ALL are welcome to come be a part of something new in this community as
we teach and preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ according to His commission to us to do so.
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