Open Mic Night

There will be a Hymn Sing on Sunday January 31, 2010 featuring an open mic time.

Show The Love

Show some love for your neighbors! Join the group that travels to the Mahoning Valley Rescue Mission each month on the first Wednesday. This month the group leaves from Crossroads at 4:25 pm on February 3, 2010.

Updating Our Prayer Chain Caller List

We are in the process of updating the Prayer Chain caller list. Anyone who would like to be included or removed as one of the callers or as just a receiver, please notify the church office by February 14, 2010. The Prayer Chain handles immediate and emergency prayer requests.

Choir Voices Wanted

The choir is beginning to prepare for the Easter cantata and would welcome anyone interested in participating.

Weekly practices are on Thursday at 7:30 pm.

See Debbie Weese for more information.

Prayer Meeting (UPDATED)

Prayer is one of the most important actions of a Christian. And gathering together as one body is a time when we can say to God that we can't do this alone. We are incapable of saving anyone; only God through His grace can save our souls.

We will be assembling on Thursday January 13, 2010 at 7:30 pm for group prayer. Please attend this important function.

UPDATE: A second prayer meeting for January has been set for Thursday January 28, 2010 at 7:30 pm.

Annual Congregational Meeting Scheduled (UPDATED)

The Annual Congregational Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday January 26, 2010 at 7:00 pm. Annual reports are due Sunday January 17, 2010 from those required to provide information.

UPDATE: Meeting agendas will be available Sunday January 24, 2010.

Attention Moms!

The church is going to start a “Growing Pains (and Joys)” Bible Study/Fellowship Group for mothers with infants and toddlers (preschool). This will be a great time to get to know one another, provide support, encouragement and advice, and share stories of the good, bad, and hilarious! We will meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays each month at 9:00 am at the church. If you are interested or know someone who needs this kind of fellowship, or if this is a bad time for you, please see Annie Ball. Also, if you are willing to help minister to these moms by providing childcare or even “Experienced Mom” wisdom for our meetings, please see Annie Ball. The first meeting will be Tuesday January 26, 2010 at 9:00 am!

New Bible Study on Jonah Beginning

A new Sunday evening Bible Study program on the book of Jonah will be starting on January 17, 2010. Everyone knows about the whale, but there is so much more in the book. As with so much of the Bible you will find that you can relate to Jonah on many different levels and that God has a message for you in this book.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to all from your friends at Crossroads Christian Fellowship! May this year be filled with blessings from the Lord as we strive to serve His will.

Fellowship Christmas Dinner Planned (UPDATED)

Thanksgiving is still a few days away and already we are planning a church fellowship Christmas Dinner. We will be serving lasagna on Sunday December 13, 2009 at 5:00 pm to the entire congregation. All are invited. See Debbie Weese for more information.

UPDATE: Following the dinner, Divine Delay will be presenting a concert.

Youth Christmas Party

The youth will be having a Christmas party with the youth from New Beginnings Church at the Fresh Grounds coffee house on Sunday December 13, 2009 at 6:30 pm. Bring a pair gift-wrapped socks for a gift exchange. All youth in grades 7-12 are invited.

Christmas Cantata Performance

The choir will be presenting their annual Christmas cantata on Sunday December 20, 2009 at 6:00 pm. This year's performance is entitled "Emmanuel - Celebrating Heaven's Child".

Women's Meeting and Christmas Party (UPDATED)

On Tuesday December 8, 2009 at 7:00 pm the Women's Ministry will hold their annual Christmas Party. All women of the church are encouraged to attend. The special emphasis this year is the donation of items needed by the Salvation Army that are not usually available for purchase with food stamps. See Cyndi Sankey for a list of needed items or more information.

UPDATE: The Salvation Army donation is being done in lieu of a gift exchange. The items needed by the Salvation Army are:

• Household cleaning supplies


• Laundry soap


• Bleach


• Fabric softener or dryer sheets


• Paper towels


• Toilet paper


• Diapers for adults or toddlers


• Feminine hygiene products


• Personal hygiene items


• Aspirin


• Tylenol for children or adults


• Tissues

Please bring your donation to the church by Tuesday December 8, 2009.

Also those attending will be making lap blankets and shoulder wraps to give to those who need a little extra warmth during our services. So bring your favorite recipe card along with a finger-food or a treat to share.

Winter Quarter Adult Sunday School Classes Offered

The winter quarter for the Sunday School calendar will begin on December 6, 2009. We are offering these 3 classes for adults this quarter:

"Systematic Theology" led by Pastor Todd Jaussen will continue. This is a deep look at the doctrines of our faith. This quarter will focus on the Doctrine of the Trinity and Salvation. Anyone can join the class at any time. Here is a link to a preview of the book that is being used: Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine by Wayne A. Grudem.

"A Powerful Prayer Life" will be a discussion of the book How to Develop a Powerful Prayer Life: The Biblical Path to Holiness and Relationship with God by Gregory Frizzell. Prayer is probably the most important thing we can do on our own in our Christian life. Pete Keeley will be leading this class.

"About My Father's Business - Biblical Business Management" will be taught by Lee Earnhardt. This class will examine the Bible to understand what God has said about taking our faith to the marketplace and honoring God in the midst of the world. We will look at our calling as Christians in the workplace, and how we can apply Scripture in living out our faith. There will be teaching, discussion, and sharing so we can learn from the Bible and one another's experience.

Christmas Caroling Voices Needed

Christmas caroling is being planned for Saturday afternoon December 12, 2009. We will leave from Crossroads at 1:00 pm and head to the local nursing homes and Greenville House. Please sign up if you want to go. Refreshments will be provided upon returning to the church. The more voices the better.

Holiday Plans from The Good Shepherd Center (UPDATED)

The Good Shepherd Center's holiday plans are underway, and our church has been asked to provide 125 canned yams/sweet potatoes or vegetables for their Thanksgiving baskets. Please drop your food donations off at the church office by Sunday November 15, 2009 so we can keep them separate from other donations to the Center.

UPDATE: A special thank you to all those who helped meet and exceed our quota for the Thanksgiving basket program.

Operation Christmas Child to Start (UPDATED)

It's time for Operation Christmas Child to begin. The shoe boxes will be available on Sunday October 18, 2009. This annual mission is a blessing to both the box-fillers and the receivers.

UPDATE: 100 shoe boxes are now available. Each box contains a pamphlet that helps you select appropriate items for the child. The filled boxes must be returned to the church by Sunday November 15, 2009 in order to get them to the next point in the distribution chain.

This program is a great opportunity to share the gospel and the joy of Christmas with those that may never otherwise hear of Jesus Christ.

UPDATE: The Missions Committee would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to all who participated in Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child. A total of 109 boxes are being sent all over the world from Crossroads and in each one will be a message of the "Love of our Savior".

New Sunday Evening Study Series to Start in November (UPDATED)

A new series from Pastor Todd Jaussen will begin on Sunday November 8, 2009 for the Evening Bible Study program. This 6 week program will address the question: "How can I be sure I am a Christian?".

If this is a question you are wrestling with in your life then please plan to join us as we hear and study words of assurance from the Bible.

The Sunday evening Bible Studies take place from 6-7:00 pm each week.

UPDATE: Due to a prior postponement and a special upcoming Sunday evening event, this new Bible Study series will now begin on Sunday November 22, 2009 at 6:00 pm.

UPDATE: How can I know...really know, with assurance, that I am truly saved and WILL go to heaven when I die? That question has no doubt concerned you and passed through your mind on many occasions. At least it should have! Starting on Sunday November 22, 2009 our evening Bible Study will address this issue with a study of the Assurance of Salvation. Come to explore this vital topic and find the joy, security, and boldness that comes when both facing life and death that results when one has such assurance.

November Women's Ministry Night (UPDATED)

The Women’s Ministry will be holding their monthly meeting/activity night on Tuesday November 10, 2009 at 7:00 pm. Pat Diehl is hosting. All women are encouraged to come!

UPDATE: Joanne Dodson will be presenting a program on "Let Your Light Shine".

Thanksgiving Fellowship Meal Coming Soon (UPDATED)

Our church Thanksgiving Dinner takes place on Sunday November 15, 2009 at 5:00 pm. There is a signup sheet at the church for those planning to attend and a separate signup sheet for those able to provide pies or other food items.

UPDATE: Final preparations for the dinner are in the works. Just a reminder that all are invited, even if you did not have the opportunity to signup; there will be enough food!

Also, following the dinner, Todd and Jan Jaussen will be sharing a presentation on their recent trip to the Holy Lands.