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Only King Forever

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Because He Lives

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Egypt

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King of Kings

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O Praise the Name

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Run to the Father

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Thanks for Joining Us!

If you're a guest, make sure to click this link to fill out a connect form so someone on our team can reach out to you this week, and check out the links below for more opportunities to get involved in our church family.

Deep and Wide: Extending Our Roots to Broaden Our Reach

Our goal is to develop discipleship through stewardship and generosity as we seek after God, growing both deeper and wider in lifting our city and the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. God is doing big things on our campuses and in our communities, and your involvement is key. See how and what we’re looking forward to by going to the following link for videos, the curriculum, FAQs, and more.

Online Commitment Card

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Get instant access to CityRise livestreams, past sermons, weekly updates across all of our campuses, other resources, media, and connections! Go to our website to download the app on iPhone, Android, Amazon, and Roku.

Belize: VBS

10th-12th Grade Students • July 2-9 • Orange Walk, Belize • $950. Students will lead Vacation Bible School all week at Ebenezer Church in Chan Pine Ridge as well as host outreach and sports nights and do some light construction work in the community. Apply below.

Belize: Sports Camp

8th-12th Grade Students • July 11-16 • Orange Walk, Belize • $850. Students will lead a sports camp at Ebenezer Church in Chan Pine Ridge in addition to hosting an outreach night and doing some light construction work in the community. Apply below.

VBX

June 5-9 • Crosspoint Church – Bellaire • $50. VBX is the best way to kick off Summer! VBX draws students closer to God and encourages friendships through fun games, small group Bible study, large group worship services, and outdoor recreational games. Your middle school student will not want to miss VBX, so register below.

VBS at West U, “Twists and Turns”

June 5 – 9 • West U Baptist • For kids entering K-5thGrade fall 2023 • 9-12pm Free. Spin the spinner, beat the clock, skip ahead, level up, and play to win! You’ll need to bring your A-game for this VBS. “Twists & Turns” is a fantastical celebration of games of all kinds. From classic tabletop games to video games and more, kids will play their way through VBS while learning that Jesus guides them through all the twists and turns of their lives and that, even when they mess up, it’s never “game over.” Registrations, including to volunteer, can be found at the following link.

Super Summer Stuff

Four different weeks offered from June 19 – July 21,* Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm  • For 18mos through completing 5th Grade • See site for pricing. Looking for a camp packed with fun? You've found it! Led by a team of super friendly and energetic counselors, Super Summer Stuff will definitely be one of your child's favorite experiences this summer with four themed weeks to choose from! Prices and availability vary depending on the age or graduating grade of the child. Lock in the start of your child’s summer and register below. *Closed the week of July 4.

VBS Teachers Lounge

June 5 - 9 • West U Baptist. We want to help keep our VBS volunteer teachers going by providing sweet treats and homemade items! Items can be dropped off in the West U Baptist Library. Please sign up below.

His Banner Over Me

Sunday, June 11, 2-5pm • West U Baptist • $30. The creative process of slow-stitching provides space and opportunity to reflect, pray, and meditate. Create a fabric prayer banner and remember to rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances. No experience needed, and supplies provided with registration payment. Register below.

Open Door, Summer 2023

Tuesdays, May 2 – July 25, 9am-12pm • NEW LOCATION: West U Student Building. Open Door, our arts and crafts ministry, has been around since 1971! If you want to learn a new hobby or hone your craft while fellowshipping with others, this is the perfect place to do so! No registration necessary  for the summer session!

Summer Book Club

Sunday, June 25, 4-5:30pm • West U Baptist Chapel. Choose one of three books to read this summer and discuss! Register for free on our website. (We ask that you please provide your own book.) Choose between: Marmee by Sarah Miller, Good Boundaries and Goodbyes by Lysa Terkeurst, All My Knotted-Up Life by Beth Moore

Young Adults Community Group

Sundays beginning June 11, 9:45am • West U Baptist, Room 304. A Community Group designed for young adults: singles, students, newlyweds, and young professionals.

Students Weekly Summer Activities

May 31 – August 3. Mondays through Thursdays this summer, middle and high school students have something to do! Monday Funday, Tuesday Eats, High School Hang (Tuesday evenings), Wednesday Night Rally, and Thursday Open Gym. Check out and bookmark the following link to see locations, times, and dates.

Weekly Food Boxes

Sundays • CityRise Missouri City. CityRise Missouri City prepares a handful of food boxes for families who need them. If you are in need of food or know someone who does, please inquire at CityRise Missouri City.

CityRise Co-Lab

Thursdays, 9:30am-3:30pm • West U Student Building, Need a workspace to study or for a group project? Students and young professionals are invited to CityRise Co-Lab! Working spaces available from 9:30a-3:30p, with food and spiritual encouragement provided during lunch.

Student Life Middle School Camp

July 22-26 • Mt. Lebanon Conference Center, Cedar Hill, TX • $375. Student Life Camp will provide middle school students with a week of quality time together, learning more about Jesus, discipleship, and fellowship. Guest pastor: Jared Darby. Register below.

In Him: A Study of Ephesians

Wednesdays, June 14 - 28 • West U Baptist • $5. Some refer to Ephesians as “God’s love letter to us.” Discover why this June in “In Him: A Study of Ephesians,” taught by Jean Pennington. Register below.

VBS at CityRise Missouri City, “Twists and Turns”

June 12 – 16 • CityRise Missouri City • For 4yos-5th Grade fall 2023 • 9am-12pm Free. Spin the spinner, beat the clock, skip ahead, level up, and play to win! You’ll need to bring your A-game for this VBS. “Twists & Turns” is a fantastical celebration of games of all kinds. From classic tabletop games to video games and more, kids will play their way through VBS while learning that Jesus guides them through all the twists and turns of their lives and that, even when they mess up, it’s never “game over.” Registrations, including to volunteer, can be found on our website.

Missions Spotlight

We have many mission trips planned for 2023 including Guatemala, Kenya, Dominican Republic, Ireland, Ecuador, Krakow, Honduras, and more. Visit our website for a calendar of opportunities and the chance to apply!

ESL Classes

Dates, Times, and Locations Vary • Free! • Resuming the week of January 8. Sundays 11 – Noon, West U Baptist (ESL Bible Study); Sundays: 12:30 – 1:45pm, Crosspoint Church – Bellaire; Wednesdays: 6 – 8pm, West U Baptist; Thursdays: 7-8pm, CityRise Missouri City 

BigStuf

June 12-16 • Panama City Beach, FL • $575. BigStuf is a high-energy, Christian camp geared for high school students. This camp can be a life-changing experience, so sign up today.

“Find Your Spot” Local Mission Opportunities

Lift our city with the gospel of Jesus Christ! Opportunities with local ministry partners at the link below.

Thursday Night Schedule

6-9pm • CityRise Missouri City. Thursday nights at CityRise Missouri City will have something for everybody. Classes and choir for kids, a Spanish class, a fitness class, GED preparation, and open gym for everyone. For more detailed schedule information, visit our website.

The CityRise Podcast

New episodes on the first and third Thursdays each month! Find episodes at the following link.

Community Groups

9:30 & 11 am. In the room and on Zoom! Visit the Crosspoint Church-Bellaire Community Groups page for classes and instructions on how to acquire a Zoom link.

Food Distribution with Attack Poverty

Every Thursday, 10-11:30am • CityRise Missouri City. Help our friends and neighbors in Missouri City by distributing food provided by Attack Poverty. Sign up for your spot each week by going to our website.

The Almost Amazing Podcast

The CityRise Network has begun a new podcast for families who are seeking to raise children who love and follow Jesus entitled The Almost Amazing Podcast! Featuring our Children’s Director, Jennifer Dennis, and our Media Arts Pastor, Justin Kellough. You can find The Almost Amazing Podcast on your favorite podcast provider or on our CityRise site.

Empowered Homes

Free Marriage, Parenting, and Personal Growth resource site operated by Kingsland Baptist Church in Katy, TX. Empowered Homes is a site full of incredible, Christian resources to help during this pandemic and after. Visit the link for free access to countless video, audio, and text-based material designed to guide us as individuals, as spouses, and as parents . . . whatever your stage of life.

STCH Ministries Family Counseling Facebook Group

Struggling with anxiety? Depression? Family issues or more? South Texas Children’s Home is excited to provide this free resource to provide ways to cope during this season as well as encouragement and hope through counseling resources. Click this link to join or forward it on!

Give Online

If you want to partner with us to give towards the work that God is doing in Houston and around the world with our partners, please take some time to check out our online giving options. Click this link for more!