Another Yard Sale Coming (UPDATED)

The Women's Ministry will be hosting a Yard Sale on August 21, 2010 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. Start collecting your household items to donate. No clothing please. More details will be coming.

UPDATE: The sale will be held at the West Salem Grange Hall on South Maysville Road. Donated household items (in good condition) can be dropped off at the Grange on Friday August 20, 2010 after 9:00 am. Friday is the designated workday, so ladies, come prepared to sort and price items, and if your husband is willing, bring him along for the heavy lifting jobs. If you have large items to donate, please call Cyndi Sankey. All baked goods should be brought to the Grange on Saturday morning only.

Hospital Visit Kits

At Family Bible School this summer the children and families present participated in a few service projects, one of which was the creation of "Hospital Visit Kits". These are cups decorated and filled with a few handmade gifts (keep in mind that children of all ages helped make them) to serve as reminders of God's love and our love for those among us who are in the hospital. The gifts include cups, bracelets, bookmarks, sun-catchers, get well cards, and other little decorations to brighten up a hospital room!

When you know someone has gone into the hospital, please take a "Kit" to that person and explain that in addition to our prayers, this is a gift of love to them from us.

The "Kits" are in the box on the shelf across from the church office.

If you have any questions about these "Kits", please contact Annie Ball.

Another Mission Trip Already Planned

The Dominican Republic 2011 mission trip will be in January 2011. Total cost is around $990. Deposit of $500 will be due with a completed application form by October 3, 2010. Balance of $490 will be due by November 14, 2010. Interested? Please sign up soon.

Knitters Needed (UPDATED)

Attention all knitters: If you would like to participate in a simple knitting project for our missionaries in China, please see Marlene Murrin for details.

UPDATE: Yes, the project, which is a shawl for workers, may be crocheted. However, we would need to have our own pattern.

The deadline will probably be to send the items by the end of October.

UPDATE: Anyone wanting to crochet rather than knit the shawls our missionaries to China, a pattern has been approved and is available by contacting Marlene Murrin.

New Choir Year to Start

Joyful Sound Choir (for Adults and Youth) will begin the first week of September. It is going to be an exciting year. If you are interested in joining please sign up. If you would like to join, but are unable to because of time or children, please speak with Debbie Weese.

Youth Planning Meeting

On Tuesday August 10, 2010 at 7:00 pm there will be an informational and planning meeting for anyone who will continue or begin volunteering your time with our youth group in any way. If you have any interest in helping with the youth, in ANY way, whether on Sunday nights, discipling one-on-one, or leading a small group, please come! If you are a parent and would like to know in what direction the youth group is heading this year, please come!On

Watermelons Needed

The next trip to the Mahoning Valley Rescue Mission is on Wednesday August 4, 2010. If you can supply a watermellon for the dessert, please notify Fran Wilkin.

Get Your Camping Gear Ready (UPDATED)

We're working on the details for the 2010 church camping weekend.

It will be held September 10-12, 2010 at Shenango Valley RV Park. There will be fun, a concert, golf, prayer time, worship, and, of course, eating.

So start getting your gear ready and sign up if you're interested. See Ray Murrin for more details.

UPDATE: If you are planning to participate, you must make your own campsite reservation. Please call Shenango Valley RV Park to reserve your spot soon. Be sure they know you are with Crossroads as they have us in a designated area.

Church Family Picnic

Join us for a church family picnic on Sunday August 1, 2010 at the home of Lee and Michelle Earnhardt. This will be a “pot providence” picnic (what some call “pot luck” only we don’t believe in luck but in Divine Providence!!!). The picnic will be at 5:00 pm and then Bible Study will be at our regular time at 6:00 pm. Come on out and build deeper relationships with the body of Christ and grow in your faith through the study of God’s Word!!

Crossroads Road Trip on Route 254

You're invited on a road trip across the USA! What's the destination?

Make Your ways known to me, LORD; teach me Your paths. Psalm 25:4

Join us for a fun-filled week of family activities, lessons, games, food, and more!

The week kicks off with a family bike ride on Sunday July 18, 2010 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm.

Then on Monday through Friday there will be lessons and activities for kids and parents from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm.

The week will conclude with a family fun night on Saturday July 24, 2010 at 4:00 pm.

All roads lead to Crossroads this week along Route 254.

Youth Service Project

The youth group is going to do a service project for the church on Saturday July 10, 2010 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. They will be cleaning up the church playground area, basketball court, and sanding and painting picnic tables. Lunch will be provided! Please come, serve, and have fun! Wear work clothes and bring a water bottle. All are invited to help!

Ladies Aid Summer Picnic

The Ladies Aid summer picnic will be Wednesday July 7, 2010 at noon at the church. All Ladies Aid members and social members are invited. Please bring a dish of your favorite food to share.

Special Congregational Meeting Announced

A special congregational meeting will be held on July 12, 2010 at 7:00 pm for the purpose of recognition of Elders. The names on four men are being put forward for consideration for this very important leadership position: Ron Beil, Matt Courtney, Lee Earnhardt, and Frank Weese. Please begin praying for the wisdom of God and His direction as we seek His will concerning these men.

New Summer Sunday Evening Bible Study Series to Start

The Sunday evening Bible Study will begin a summer series on June 27, 2010 to look at the prayers of Paul in the New Testament. These are powerful prayers which teach how to pray for ourselves and others. Also included will be ways to study the Bible such as passage outlining and word studies.

The Bible Study meets on Sunday evenings for 6:00-7:00 pm and are led by Pastor Todd Jaussen.

Crossroads To Include Route 254 (UPDATED)

This summer's family Bible school will be Route 254 the week of July 18-24, 2010. Plan to be here for the family fun! For those desiring to serve during this week-long program, please sign up or see Annie Ball for more details.

UPDATE: The week-long program will kick-off with a family bike ride on Sunday July 18, 2010 and conclude with a family fun evening on Saturday July 24, 2010

Youth Swim Party (UPDATED: Canceled)

Youth: bring your suit, towel, bag of chips, and a happy face to the Jaussens' home on Sunday June 6, 2010 at 3:00 pm for an afternoon of fun in the pool. There'll be swimming, eating, marshmallow roasting, and fellowship. All youth, including this year’s 6th graders, are welcome to come.

UPDATE: Due to the violent overnight storms, this event is canceled.

Watermelons Needed

On Monday June 21, 2010, Crossroads will be helping with the meal at The Good Shepherd Center, and we are in need of 8 watermelons. If you can contribute one, please notify Fran Wilkin.

Young Adult Bible Study Started

A Young Adult (ages 18-30) Bible Study has begun meeting on Monday evenings at 7:30 pm at Fresh Grounds. This study is being led by Pastor Phil Beck, and he has invited those from our church to attend. This is an excellent opportunity to study the Word of God with your peers and find support and encouragement to face the challenges unique to your age group.

Fear Factor

The youth are having a Fear Factor evening on Saturday June 12, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Fresh Grounds.

Creation Festival

We are considering taking a group of youth to Creation 2010 this summer. This four day Christian music festival will be held June 30 - July 3, 2010 in Mt. Union, PA. There will be many Christian artists and bands and a variety of speakers. There even is a kids' stage for younger children.

Anyone entering seventh grade next fall or older is invited to attend. (Younger children are welcome, but must be accompanied by a parent.)

We will be camping, eating, and worshiping together. Each individual will have the opportunity to select the speakers and bands they would like to hear during the day. Check the link above for the current schedule of artists, speakers, and events.

In order to plan ahead and also obtain a discounted price, anyone interested needs to see Annie Ball by Sunday May 16, 2010.

We are also in need of adult chaperones, transportation, and other help!