Pastor Todd to be Teaching in Zambia

Pastor Todd Jaussen will be traveling to Zambia Africa from March 3-16, 2011 for the purpose of teaching and encouraging the local indigenous pastors. He will be visiting the areas of Livingstone and Lusaka in Zambia.

Please pray that God will glorify Himself through every aspect of this time and will use it to strengthen and encourage His church. Also pray for his family while he is away.

Photo Gallery from 2011 Dominican Republic Mission Trip Added

A photo album of the latest mission trip to the Dominican Republic has been added to the Crossroads Gallery page.

In January 2011 two separate teams of three persons each joined with many others to work for a week in the Dominican Republic. They were involved with church construction, Bible School sessions, vision clinics, and worship.

Youth Roller Skating

The LEAST youth group is going roller skating at Papa Wheely's on Sunday February 27, 2011 from 6-8 pm. Skate rental is $1. If you need a ride, meet at Fresh Grounds at 5:45 pm.

New Adult Sunday School Class to Start

On Sunday February 6, 2011 Cory Grewell will offer a new adult Sunday School class studying the book The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. Books will be provided.

Take Your Sweetie Square Dancin' for Valentines Day (UPDATED)

Crossroads will again be having a Valentines Square Dance on Saturday February 12, 2011 at the First United Methodist Church of Greenville. There will be a covered dish dinner at 6:00 pm followed by the heel kickin' from 7:30-10:30 pm. So grab your pardner and do-si-do.

UPDATE: The square dancing potion of this event had to be canceled. In its place, to be held at Crossroads, will be a covered dish dinner followed by a hymn sing.

Follow Up: Salvation Army Bell Ringing Results

What a tremendous contribution has been made by those who braved the elements to ring bells for the Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign this past Christmas! The Salvation Army extend sincere thanks and appreciation for another job well done. Crossroads raised $614.87 for the kettle effort during their allotted time.

Second Mission Team in Dominican Republic

Please continue to pray as our second mission team of the year spends a week in the Dominican Republic. Bekka, Mary, and Grace Jaussen are leaving Saturday January 22, 2011 and returning Saturday January 29, 2011.

Secret Sisters to be Revealed

The Women's Ministry meeting on Tuesday February 8, 2011 at 7:00 pm will be the big reveal on who the Secret Sisters were. Also scheduled is a planning session for the Spring Banquet.

Annual Congregational Meeting Set

Our Annual Congregational Meeting has been set for Thursday January 27, 2011 at 7:30 pm. Agenda packets will be made available Sunday January 23, 2011.

Youth Bowling Night

The Youth Group is going bowling on Sunday January 16, 2011. Join them at Celebrity Bowl on 314 Mercer Street, Greenville from 5:30—7:30 pm for a night of fun and games! Bring yourself and your friends.

Ice Cream Social Planned

There will be an Ice Cream Social on Sunday January 16, 2011 at 4:45 pm before the Sunday Evening Bible Study. Come, make and enjoy your favorite sundae fixings on Sunday!

Sunday Evening Bible Study to Resume

The 2011 version of our Sunday Evening Bible Study will begin Sunday January 9, 2011 at 6:00 pm. As we continue our study of the book of Ephesians, we will be considering the wonderful doctrine of the Grace of God. Come and join your brothers and sisters in Christ as we deepen our grasp and appreciation of this amazing truth.

Pray for Mission Team

Our first mission team of 2011 left Saturday January 8, 2011 for the Dominican Republic. The team includes Matt Courtney, Paul Sereda, and Dave Campbell. Please be praying for these men as they serve in the Dominican for a week, helping to construct a church along with witnessing for Christ. May their service bring honor and glory to Him! The team returns home on Saturday January 15, 2011.

Winter Storm Forces Cancelations

A huge winter storm has caused some upcoming events to be canceled or postponed:

• The Sunday Evening Bible Study and Joyful Sound Choir practice for Sunday December 12, 2010 have been canceled.
• The combined Elders and Deacons meeting for Monday December 13, 2010 has been postponed until further notice.

Youth Christmas Party

The LEAST group will be holding their Christmas party on Sunday December 5, 2010 at 5:45 pm at Fresh Grounds Coffee House. Join them for an evening of fun, fellowship, and games. Bring your friends and be joyful.

Volunteers Needed

We are looking for volunteers to help with children's Junior Church program. If you would be willing to be on a rotation to help out with this children's ministry, please see Lorretta Ball or Pete Keeley.

Parents Night Out

The Youth are offering a Parents Night Out on Friday December 17, 2010 from 4:00—8:00 pm so they can do some Christmas shopping or just have an evening together. Children can be dropped off here at Crossroads anytime after 4:00 pm and must be picked up by 8:00 pm. Dinner for the children will be provided.

Current Adult Sunday School Lineup

There are many excellent Sunday School classes being offered at this time to enable you to grow in your faith and to assist you in living that faith out in practical ways. We encourage all to stay and attend one of these classes:

The Book of 1 John, taught by Pete Keeley

This is a verse by verse study of this wonderful and practical book

God and Science, taught by Lee Earnhardt

Has science “eliminated” God? By no means! In fact, science’s discoveries have not only revealed a wonderful, complex, glorious design, it also points to a Designer.

Systematic Theology, taught by Bill Haller

This is a deeper exploration into the great doctrines of the Christian faith.

Being a Godly Wife, taught by Jan Jaussen

This class explores the Biblical principles as well as the practical aspects of being a wife who honors God as she ministers to her husband and children.

Choir to Present Christmas Program

The Joyful Sound Choir will be presenting “Hope Has Hands” on Sunday December 19, 2010 at 6:00 pm. Come join us as we sing our praises and celebrate the birth of our King, Jesus.

Supplies Needed for Rescue Mission

Our next Rescue Mission Trip will be on Wednesday December 1, 2010. In lieu of desserts, we are asking for donations of supplies the Mission is in need of. Please drop off donations at the church office.

Supplies needed:

• peanut butter and jelly
• canned tuna
• cereal
• syrup
• new men’s & women’s underwear (L & XL)
• new socks
• over-the-counter medicines (cough, allergy, and cold medications - non-drowsy)
• antacids, ibuprofen, aspirin
• aerosol deodorants for men and women

The purpose of the Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley is to serve and glorify God through Christ-centered outreach of love and compassion that responds to the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of disadvantaged men, women and children without regard to race, color or creed.