Attention Senior Saints (UPDATED)

Crossroads is hoping to reinstate the Seniors Ministry beginning with an informal luncheon at the church on Thursday July 7, 2011 at 12:00 noon. Food and beverage will be provided. Please sign-up if you are interested in attending.

UPDATE: Due to scheduling conflicts this event has been postponed to a yet to be determined date.

Notice to Campers

The 2011 Church Camping weekend has been scheduled for August 12-14, 2011 at Pymatuning. Please sign up if you are interested in participating. Camp sites need to reserved by the individual campers. See Ray Murrin for more information.

Summer Camp Fund

Each summer there are opportunities for young people to hear the gospel, grow in their faith, and even to serve the Lord by serving others. These include summer camp, Creation, and local mission projects such as "His Work, His Way".

For our youth to be active in these events, they need your support. No youth should be prevented from participating due to lack of funds. Please contribute to the Crossroads Summer Camp Fund to enable the church to offer scholarships to our young people.

Community Benefit Concert

A benefit concert for victims of catastrophic weather occurrences will be held at Calvary United Methodist Church (44 South Mercer St, Greenville PA 16125) on Saturday June 18, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 pm. Featured from Crossroads will be Divine Delay, Dawna Walsh, The Cowan Family, and more. Proceeds will be directed through Samaritan's Purse.

Extended Sale for 2011 Yard and Bake Sale

The Women's Ministry Yard and Bake Sale will be a two-day event this year. The sale will take place at the West Salem Grange Hall (60 S Maysville Rd, Greenville PA 16125) on Friday June 17, 2011 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and Saturday June 18, 2011 from 9:00 am until done.

The work day will be Thursday June 16, 2011 at the Grange Hall. Workers will be available to sort, price, and place items on tables starting at 9:00 am.

Those donating household items should drop them off on Thursday after 9:00 am.

Baked goods can be brought both days of the sale. No clothing will be accepted.

Items Needed for Creation

The youth group is going to Creation this summer and need a few items such as firewood, cots, and an old table for the week on June 30 - July 3, 2011.

Contact Annie Ball if you have any of these items to loan.

Important Information for Seniors

Report from the Dominican Republic Mission Field

In January 2011 two teams from Crossroads traveled to the Dominican Republic as part of a much larger group to serve the needs of the native population both physically and spiritually. One team consisted of the Jaussen sisters: Beka, Mary, and Grace. Each one has submitted a brief report below of their experiences.

New Adult Sunday School Classes to Start

Two new Sunday School classes are scheduled to begin Sunday May 22, 2011:

WOMEN: Loving God With All Your Mind - This study will be looking at various promises in the Word of God for women. This will be a video series done by Elizabeth George. The class will be half viewing the video and half discussion. Jan Jaussen will be leading the discussion. Particular application will be made to married life as well. The goal of the class is to help women mature in their faith and to live out their faith in practical ways in their lives and home.

MEN: Godly Men, Godly Leaders, Godly Marriages - This class will focus on the man’s role in marriage. Todd Jaussen will be looking at the unique calling that men have in the home as leaders and what a blessing a godly, loving, servant/leader can be to his home. Many various topics will be discussed over the course of the class. The goal of this class is that Christ will be exalted in our homes and that our families will be richly blessed as we men live up to the standard the Bible has set for us. If you are thinking of being married some day, been married 1 year or 50 plus years there will be something in this class for you.

Save Your Change for a Pro-Life Missionary

Everyone is encouraged to participate in a Pro-Life Missionary change drive by taking home a plastic canister to fill with spare change. Return the canisters and change to the church on Sunday June 19, 2011. This drive will help Pro-Life of Mercer County in its goal of hiring college graduates to serve one or more years as Pro-Life Missionaries.

New Links Added

Several new links were recently added to the Links page and some other links were removed that were no longer in service.

Here is a brief highlight of the new links:

BibleStudyTools offers a library of many scripture versions, dictionary, encyclopedia, concordence, and other materials. Also available are daily devotionals, study plans, sermons, and community discussions.

Biblia is an online Bible study site with many versions and companion references and summaries that can be displayed side-by-side.

Morning and Evening is a daily devotional from the works of Charles Spurgeon.

The Sportmans Devotional is a site that provides daily devotionals geared towards the outdoorsman. Sign-up is required to receive the devotional via e-mail.

World Magazine presents the latest world news from a Christian viewpoint.

Sports Spectrum finds uplifting stories of faith in today's sports world.

LION of Zambia is a blog giving highlights of the activities of several churches working together for the growth of the Kingdom of God in Zambia, Africa.

Delicate Fortress Creations is a shopping with a purpose site dedicated to stopping human trafficking, poverty, and child exploitation. The items available were created by those rescued from these situations and all proceeds go back to supporting those in need.

Everything is Coming Up Daisies! (UPDATED)

The annual Women's Ministry Spring Banquet is scheduled for Tuesday May 10, 2011 at 6:00 pm. Reservations are requested for this catered buffet dinner. Cost is $8.50 for adults and $5.50 for children ages 4 to 10. Reservations will be accepted by Nita Murrin and Cyndi Sankey through Sunday May 1, 2011.

UPDATE: Dee Ruhlman will present a program following the dinner.

Start Looking for STUFF for the Yard Sale

It seems every year during spring cleaning that we find an accumulation of stuff that we no longer need or want. What can you do with all your unwanted stuff? Donate it! The Women's Ministry Annual Yard and Bake Sale will be held Friday and Saturday June 17-18, 2011.

During the week prior to the sale, donations will be accepted. (No clothing please.) Also that week, volunteers will be needed to set up and fill tables. Details on times and location will be coming later.

Funds raised by the yard and bake sale are used to assist local families in need.

Calling all Campers

Following the Worship Service on Sunday May 1, 20011 there will be a meeting in the kitchen for anyone interested in participating in our church camping weekend this summer. Please bring any ideas you may have to this meeting.

Are You Ready to be Baptized or Join Crossroads?

The Elders would like to hear from anyone who is interested in following the Bible commandment to be baptized and join the church. As they are presently meeting with folks who want to be baptized and also with those who are ready to join our church, please contact one of the Elders soon if you would like to be included. You can use the Contact Form on our Contacts page.

Easter Morning Schedule (UPDATED)

Join us Easter morning as we celebrate the Risen Savior! The day will be begin with a Sunrise Service at 7:15 7:00 am including a special presentation by the Youth. Next will be a time for breakfast at 8:00 am. The regular Worship Service will follow at 9:30 9:15 am.

Note there will be no Sunday School, Sunday Evening Bible Study, or Youth meeting on Easter to allow you to spend more time with your family on this special day.

UPDATE: Note time changes for the events above.

Short Term Mission Opportunity Coming to Greenville

This summer there will be a special short term mission opportunity right here in Greenville during the week of June 20-25, 2011. His Work His Way is a nonprofit Christian community development organization whose purpose includes upholding the dignity of vulnerable homeowners who live in Greenville and neighboring communities. It will be sending out crews of teenage and adult volunteers who will give freely of their time and energy to perform free home repairs for homeowners. The hope is to touch lives with the love of Christ by using paint brushes, hammers, shingles, rakes, and drywall.

Anyone entering 7th grade and above can participate. There will be work available for all ages and skills both on the work crews and behind the scene supporting them.

All participants will have the opportunity to stay at Thiel College during the week to help promote the atmosphere and fellowship of a mission trip. All meals will be provided.

Here is a presentation with more details of the event.

Each participant needs to complete this application form and return it to the address listed or Dave Campbell or Sue Preston as Crossroads. Application forms and participation fee are due by Friday May 6, 2011.

Also needed are projects to work on. If you are (or know of) a homeowner in the area and have home projects or repairs that you are not able to accomplish either due to physical limitations or financial obligations, then please complete this homeowner form and return it by Saturday April 30, 2011.

Calling all Youth to Creation 2011

The youth are planning to attend Creation 2011 this summer and all 7th through 12th graders are invited to join them along with any adults or families who want to experience the music, teaching, and fellowship of this Christian festival. The event runs June 29 - July 2, 2011 at Agape Farm in Shirleysburg, PA.

There is a discount for ordering tickets early, so if you are interested, please contact Annie Ball by Sunday May 1, 2011.

Choir to Present "In Christ Alone" on Good Friday

The Joyful Sound Choir will be presenting a program title "In Christ Alone" at the Good Friday Service on Friday April 22, 2011 at 7:00 pm. The Lord’s Table will also be observed. Please join in celebrating the true meaning of Easter — 'the Death
and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.'

Missions Moment by the Hawks

David and Debbie Hawk, missionaries to El Salvador through World Gospel Mission whom we support, will be at Crossroads on on Palm Sunday April 17, 2011. They will speak for the Missions Moment and also to the combined Sunday School classes following the worship service. All are encouraged to stay for their presentation.