April 24, 2010
Special Musical Evening Planned
On Sunday May 2, 2010 at 6:00 pm the Joyful Sound Choir will present “Saved By Grace.” Come and enjoy the music of the choir, Divine Delay, Crossroads Praise Team, Dawna Walsh, Cowan Family, Kids Bells, and the Youth. Refreshments will be served afterwards.
April 18, 2010
Summer Camp
Would you like to help a young person go to a Christian camp this summer? Camp can be a great time for our youth to be encouraged and challenged in their faith. With the economic times we are experiencing, it is more difficult for parents and families to afford camp for their children.
Crossroads annually strives to help finance summer camp for our kids and youth. Our fund only has a small balance available from last year. If you can help with the cost of camp this year, please designate your gift to this fund.
Crossroads annually strives to help finance summer camp for our kids and youth. Our fund only has a small balance available from last year. If you can help with the cost of camp this year, please designate your gift to this fund.
Interested in Church Membership or Baptism?
If you are interested in being baptized and/or in joining our church, please inform one of the Elders. We will soon begin meeting with those who are interested.
Mother/Daughter Banquet Coming Soon (UPDATED)
Crossroads' Women's Ministry hosts a Spring Mother/Daughter banquet each May. Our sisters are encouraged to invite mothers, grandmothers, aunts, daughters, sisters, nieces, neighbors, and friends.
This year the banquet will be held on Tuesday May 11, 2010 at the church. Reservation forms will be available soon.
A planning meeting for this event will take place on Tuesday April 13, 2010 at 7:00 pm. Several committees will be formed then to contribute to the program, favors, printing, dessert, dining room, decorating, and gifts.
UPDATE: This year's banquet is titled: "When Life Gives You Lemons...Make Lemonade!" The catered dinner is $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children ages 4 to 10. Reservations will be accepted until Sunday May 2, 2010. (Sorry, no refunds.) See Nita Murrin or Cyndi Sankey for more information.
This year the banquet will be held on Tuesday May 11, 2010 at the church. Reservation forms will be available soon.
A planning meeting for this event will take place on Tuesday April 13, 2010 at 7:00 pm. Several committees will be formed then to contribute to the program, favors, printing, dessert, dining room, decorating, and gifts.
UPDATE: This year's banquet is titled: "When Life Gives You Lemons...Make Lemonade!" The catered dinner is $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children ages 4 to 10. Reservations will be accepted until Sunday May 2, 2010. (Sorry, no refunds.) See Nita Murrin or Cyndi Sankey for more information.
March 21, 2010
Keelings in Concert (UPDATED)
The Keeling family will be presenting a gospel concert at Crossroads on Saturday April 10, 2010 at 7:00 pm.
March 20, 2010
Gifts and Skills Database (REMINDER)
The Board of Deacons is initiating a new program to develop a database of the skills and gifts of individuals in our congregation. This information will be used to help identify those who can provide help in various situations which could include service to those in need, church positions, and community opportunities.
The Lord has instructed us to serve one another with whatever gifts He has given us. Romans 12:4-8 tells us that like our own body, which has many parts that do not have the same function, our church is also one body of people that do not have the same gift. All parts are needed for a body to stay healthy. The gifts of grace are freely given by God to his people to meet the needs of the church body.
Since we are all called, through this Biblical teaching, to serve; what gifts do you have to offer to other members of this congregation?
On Sunday March 7, 2010 a pamphlet was distributed listing the various skill needs and suggestions as to how they may be used in service to others. Each individual in the church is being asked to complete the pamphlet and return it to the church.
Note the submitted information will not be published, but will only be used by the church leadership when a need arises.
If you didn't receive a copy of the pamphlet, one is available here along with a separate listing of fellowship opportunities within our body.
Gifts and Skills Pamphlet
Ministry Opportunities
The Lord has instructed us to serve one another with whatever gifts He has given us. Romans 12:4-8 tells us that like our own body, which has many parts that do not have the same function, our church is also one body of people that do not have the same gift. All parts are needed for a body to stay healthy. The gifts of grace are freely given by God to his people to meet the needs of the church body.
Since we are all called, through this Biblical teaching, to serve; what gifts do you have to offer to other members of this congregation?
On Sunday March 7, 2010 a pamphlet was distributed listing the various skill needs and suggestions as to how they may be used in service to others. Each individual in the church is being asked to complete the pamphlet and return it to the church.
Note the submitted information will not be published, but will only be used by the church leadership when a need arises.
If you didn't receive a copy of the pamphlet, one is available here along with a separate listing of fellowship opportunities within our body.
Gifts and Skills Pamphlet
Ministry Opportunities
March 12, 2010
Tacos Anyone?
A taco dinner is planned for Sunday March 21, 2010 immediately following Sunday School at noon. Please sign up if you are going to be taking part. Also, fixings are needed so sign up what you are bringing.
March 7, 2010
Share and Share Alike
Do you have a household item that is still useful, but you don't want anymore? Or do you need something and don't have the means to acquire it now?
If so, we now have a resource to help both parties. The Board of Deacons has erected a Share Board so the congregation can post items they are willing to part with or need. The board is located in the south hallway. Fill out a card describing your item with your contact information and place it in the proper category on the board. We hope this will become a valuable service to our church body.
Ruben Soto will be managing the board. Items can be initially posted for one month and then you will need to confirm that it should remain there longer.
Please don't leave your unwanted items at the church. If someone contacts you about your posting, please arrange to make the exchange outside of the church building.
If so, we now have a resource to help both parties. The Board of Deacons has erected a Share Board so the congregation can post items they are willing to part with or need. The board is located in the south hallway. Fill out a card describing your item with your contact information and place it in the proper category on the board. We hope this will become a valuable service to our church body.
Ruben Soto will be managing the board. Items can be initially posted for one month and then you will need to confirm that it should remain there longer.
Please don't leave your unwanted items at the church. If someone contacts you about your posting, please arrange to make the exchange outside of the church building.
March 5, 2010
Good Shepherd's Easter Baskets
The Good Shepherd Center is requesting Crossroads supply 125 canned pineapple or fruit for their Easter baskets. We currently have received 50. Please drop off donations at the church by Sunday March 21, 2010.
March Women's Meeting
The Women’s Ministry will hold their monthly meeting Tuesday March 9, 2010 at 7:00 pm. All women are encouraged to attend.
Easter Lily Orders Due
Easter lilies, purchased in remembrance of or in honor of loved ones, will be placed around the sanctuary for our Easter services. Order forms are available and need returned with your payment by Sunday March 21, 2010.
February 26, 2010
Important Meeting on Upcoming Mission Trip
There will be a very important meeting immediately following the worship service on February 28, 2010 for those who are going on the Dominican Republic mission trip.
The twenty team members heading to the Dominican Republic on March 17—24, 2010 from Crossroads and the Greenville area are:
Please keep them in prayer as they prepare for this trip and also during their week of service.
The twenty team members heading to the Dominican Republic on March 17—24, 2010 from Crossroads and the Greenville area are:
- Todd Jaussen
- Dan Jaussen
- Beka Jaussen
- Mary Jaussen
- Grace Jaussen
- Armando Henriquez
- Shelby Scott
- Joshua Douglas
- Warren Sorg
- Amy Blair
- Matt Courtney
- Ron Courtney
- David Campbell
- Paul Sereda
- Gavin Switzer
- Phillis Eastlick
- Sean McErlane
- Emily Paxson
- Sarah O’Malley
- Larry Strausser
Please keep them in prayer as they prepare for this trip and also during their week of service.
New Adult Sunday School Classes for Spring Quarter
Several new adult Sunday School classes are scheduled for the spring 2010 quarter. Watch this space for profiles of the classes.
"God's Word on Finances" will draw you closer to God and your spouse, by helping you develop a Biblical perspective on money, and the things we do, for it, with it. Money and the way we handle it is mentioned over 2,300 times in the Bible, yet most of us get our financial training from the world's perspective. Then we wonder why we struggle in this area.
Do you resist discussing money decisions? Do you find it easier to just ignore making financial decisions? Is there too much month left at the end of your money? Do you want to learn the truth about money's role in the life of every believer? Do you desire more freedom to serve Christ? If so, come this class for teaching based on God's word, the Bible, and developed with small group intimacy in mind.
Members of this class are expected to spend about one half hour each day seeking God's counsel through prayer, scripture reading, discussion and written responses in order to uncover truths about such weekly topics as: God's Part, Our Part, Debt, Counsel, Giving, Work, Honesty, Investing, Perspective, Eternity.
This class is intended primarily for couples. (If both husband and wife are members of this congregation, they must attend together.) Class size is limited to twelve and will be facilitated by Fred and Lori Switzer. They have been trained and certified as Small Group, Biblical Financial Study Leaders by Crown Financial Ministries and they also provide budget counseling/coaching service within the church.
"Systematic Theology" will be overseen by Bill Haller this quarter. Why are certain books in while others are not? Is the Bible trustworthy if men wrote it? And if men wrote it, there has to be errors! With all these questions, how can we follow this book when our very soul is at stake? These questions will be covered and so much more as the Systematic Theology class continues on with a closer examination of God's Word, and hopefully, a deeper reverence for God will follow.
"The Reason for God" will discuss the book of the same name by Timothy Keller. The Reason for God addresses frequent doubts that skeptics and even believers have about Christianity. Using literature, philosophy, real life conversations, and potent reasoning, a belief in a Christian God is, in fact, a sound and rational conclusion. Ron Beil will lead.
Cory Grewell will instruct on "The Life and Work of John Milton", a late Renaissance/Baroque era Puritan English poet, who wrote major works of English poetry during the 1600s and also served in Oliver Cromwell's cabinet as Latin Secretary. His major poetic work is Paradise Lost. The focus will be on how Milton's theology affected his poetry.
The "Young at Heart", guided by Mrs. Jeanne Ball, will continue its study of Acts in the New Testament.
"God's Word on Finances" will draw you closer to God and your spouse, by helping you develop a Biblical perspective on money, and the things we do, for it, with it. Money and the way we handle it is mentioned over 2,300 times in the Bible, yet most of us get our financial training from the world's perspective. Then we wonder why we struggle in this area.
Do you resist discussing money decisions? Do you find it easier to just ignore making financial decisions? Is there too much month left at the end of your money? Do you want to learn the truth about money's role in the life of every believer? Do you desire more freedom to serve Christ? If so, come this class for teaching based on God's word, the Bible, and developed with small group intimacy in mind.
Members of this class are expected to spend about one half hour each day seeking God's counsel through prayer, scripture reading, discussion and written responses in order to uncover truths about such weekly topics as: God's Part, Our Part, Debt, Counsel, Giving, Work, Honesty, Investing, Perspective, Eternity.
This class is intended primarily for couples. (If both husband and wife are members of this congregation, they must attend together.) Class size is limited to twelve and will be facilitated by Fred and Lori Switzer. They have been trained and certified as Small Group, Biblical Financial Study Leaders by Crown Financial Ministries and they also provide budget counseling/coaching service within the church.
"Systematic Theology" will be overseen by Bill Haller this quarter. Why are certain books in while others are not? Is the Bible trustworthy if men wrote it? And if men wrote it, there has to be errors! With all these questions, how can we follow this book when our very soul is at stake? These questions will be covered and so much more as the Systematic Theology class continues on with a closer examination of God's Word, and hopefully, a deeper reverence for God will follow.
"The Reason for God" will discuss the book of the same name by Timothy Keller. The Reason for God addresses frequent doubts that skeptics and even believers have about Christianity. Using literature, philosophy, real life conversations, and potent reasoning, a belief in a Christian God is, in fact, a sound and rational conclusion. Ron Beil will lead.
Cory Grewell will instruct on "The Life and Work of John Milton", a late Renaissance/Baroque era Puritan English poet, who wrote major works of English poetry during the 1600s and also served in Oliver Cromwell's cabinet as Latin Secretary. His major poetic work is Paradise Lost. The focus will be on how Milton's theology affected his poetry.
The "Young at Heart", guided by Mrs. Jeanne Ball, will continue its study of Acts in the New Testament.
February 20, 2010
New Bible Study on Joseph to Start
Ever feel like life is out of control and God can't possibly have a plan for this? Well certainly Joseph did, and not just once, but many times. And yet God had a plan and it was a glorious one. Learning to experience life as it comes with grace, courage, patience, and faithful obedience to God is the lessons from the Life of Joseph. That is the topic of our new Bible Study series that begins Sunday February 21, 2010 at 6:00 pm or listen to the series online at our Sermons Blog site. Bring your Bibles and let us grow from God's Word together.
February 7, 2010
Please Pardon the Interruption...
Due to audio problems during the Sunday morning sermon and the evening Bible Study, the usual online recordings for February 7, 2010 are not available. Please accept our apologies.
February 6, 2010
Report from Mercer County Pro-Life
Recently Brian Beal of Pro-life of Mercer County gave a brief update on their activities. He also sent this greeting:
Dear Crossroads Church Family, I pray blessings to each and every one of you. Thank you for welcoming me and the message of the sacredness of human life. Thank you also for the prayer support and financial gifts. Lord willing, by this time next year, there will be two more Pro-Life missionaries working in Pennsylvania. May they glorify God and lead many more to choose life over death. Have a blessed day and thank you once again! Sincerely, Brian Beal
Youth Super Bowl Party
The youth will be meeting at the Jaussen’s home to watch the Super Bowl on Sunday February 7, 2010 at 6:00 pm. Drinks and tacos will be provided. Bring a snack to share!
Grab Your Partner and Do-Se-Do (UPDATED)
We are in the early stages of planning a square dance. It will be Friday February 12, 2010 from 7:30-11:30 pm. More information will be forthcoming, so get those boots dusted off and get ready to kick up your heels just in time for Valentine's Day.
UPDATE: The square dance will take place at First United Methodist Church on Clinton Street in Greenville. Music will be provided by a live band, and Divine Delay will perform during intermission. All are welcome. Start practicing!
UPDATE: The evening will start with a fellowship dinner at 6:30 pm followed by the square dancing at 7:30 pm. We will take up a donation by cakewalk, and a prize will be given for the best western outfit. This is an event for the entire family. Come enjoy food, fun, and fellowship in the Lord!
UPDATE: The square dance will take place at First United Methodist Church on Clinton Street in Greenville. Music will be provided by a live band, and Divine Delay will perform during intermission. All are welcome. Start practicing!
UPDATE: The evening will start with a fellowship dinner at 6:30 pm followed by the square dancing at 7:30 pm. We will take up a donation by cakewalk, and a prize will be given for the best western outfit. This is an event for the entire family. Come enjoy food, fun, and fellowship in the Lord!
January 31, 2010
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.
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