Dave Campbell Heading to Papua New Guinea

Dave Campbell will be leaving October 26, 2013 for Wewak, Papua New Guinea as part of a team of 9 from I-TEC. They will begin installing a new generator and underground wiring at the New Tribes Sepic Headquarters over 3 weeks. Dave will attempt -- as time and internet availability allows -- to report on the trip and progress. Any personal reports from Dave will be posted on Crossroads Reports site. Also the team's postings can be followed at I-TEC's trip site.

Underground Church Event for Youth (UPDATED)

In many areas and cultures around the world Christians must meet in secret in order to worship God. Christian churches are illegal and heavily persecuted. Greenville area youth will get a taste of this experience during the Underground Church hosted by First Presbyterian. The event will be October 27, 2013 from 4:00-7:00 pm.

Update: Safe house sites, security personnel, and transportation are needed for this event. See Barb Knauff if you can participate.

Youth to Discover God's Design for Relationships (UPDATED)

We are hosting a seminar for our youth that will deal with God’s design for relationships and sexual purity. It will take place on Sundays October 13 and 23, 2013 from 6:00-7:30 pm at the church. Beth Gordon will be the speaker, and she will lead the youth through media presentations, skits and discussions, helping them to discover God’s best for them. Parents will be receiving information in the mail. Any questions can be directed to Barb Knauff.

Update: The seminar on Sunday October 13, 2013 will be at Crossroads from 6:00-7:30 pm. The Sunday October 20, 2013 session will take place at Central Community Church from 5:00-7:00 pm.

New Sunday Evening Bible Study to Begin

When was the last time your read any of the Minor Prophets for your devotions? Ever? Can you even find them in the Bible?!? Guys like: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, etc. Why did God even put them in the Bible? Well He put them in the Bible for a good reason or else they would not be there. And He put them there for us to read and learn from. But perhaps you have found them hard to understand.

On Sunday October 13, 2013 we will begin a study of Hosea. Our goal is to help you understand this important prophet. But another goal is to help you have the tools to understand the other Minor Prophets as well and to benefit and enjoy this rich treasure of literature in our Bible.

Sunday evening Bible study is led by Pastor Todd Jaussen from 6:00-7:00 pm weekly except for the first Sunday of each month.

Raising Funds for Dental Drill in Dominican Republic (UPDATED)

One of the needs we have found in the Dominican Republic during our work in the villages is the need for dental care. A dentist we work with donates her time to offer free care, but the DR government no longer provides portable drills. We are seeking to raise the money to purchase such a drill. We are currently $500 short of our goal of $1500. If this is something you would like to donate to, please place your gift in a pew or tithing envelope, mark it DR Drill, and place it in the offering plate.

Update: Thanks to the generosity of our church family, we now have the full $1500 to fund the portable dentist drill for the Dominican Republic. Thank you for responding to this need!

Sign up for Salvation Army Bellringing

Christmas is coming and we are scheduled to man the Salvation Army Christmas kettle on December 7, 2013 at the Greenville WalMart. Time slots are available for 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. Two or more volunteers are needed for each one hour time slot.

Christmas kettle proceeds helps provide services throughout the entire year to families and individuals who are experiencing financial difficulties. The Christmas kettle effort is the Salvation Army's largest fundraising endeavor, accounting for a third of their annual budget.

Please sign up if you are interested in helping support this project.

Shoe Boxes Available for Operation Christmas Child

Empty shoe box kits are now available for Operation Christmas Child presented by Samaritan's Purse. A simple box filled with a few toys, gifts, and treats and packed with love can change a child's life.

Filled boxes are due back on Sunday November 17, 2013.

Senior Saints to Visit Jefferson Depot Village

The Senior Saints ministry will be touring Jefferson Depot Village, a 19th century village with homes, church, and railroad station, on Thursday September 12, 2013. Villagers will be dressed in period clothing. The group will be leaving Crossroads at 9:00 am. The tour begins at 10:00 am.

Fall Sunday School Classes Set

The Fall 2013 Sunday School class schedule is set to begin September 15, 2013. The adult classes available will be:

• Church History in Plain Language by Bruce Shelley will be resuming. Pete Keeley will be leading.


• Todd Jaussen and Lee Earnhardt will lead a study of Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: 10 Secrets Every Father Should Know by Meg Meeker.


• A ladies class taught by Evie Haller will be based on the book For Women Only: What You Need to Know about the Inner Lives of Men by Shaunti Feldhahn.

Next Dominican Republic Mission Trip Planned

Are you interested in traveling to the Dominican Republic to serve the Lord through serving His people there? We are in the planning stages for a mission trip for probably March 2014. Please sign up if you have even just an inkling to be part of this team.

Ladies' Bible Study Set to Resume

The Ladies' Bible Study will resume weekly on Mondays at 10:00 am. First session is September 9, 2013 with Joyce Keeley leading a study of The Truth Project. All women are welcome to attend.

Follow Beka Jaussen's New Adventure

Beka Jaussen has boldly begun a new phase of her life. She has arrived in Hato Mayor of the Dominican Republic to help establish a Christian coffee shop and bookstore as a representative of the Whitefields Foundation. She will be blogging about her activities so check out her posts.

Women's Fellowship Weekend Announced

Since their men will be out roughing it for the weekend, the women are invited to fellowship at the home of Michelle Earnhardt on August 16-19, 2013. Come for just an hour or the whole weekend. Lots of activities planned. On Saturday afternoon Joyce Keely will be sharing her secret bread making recipe to be followed by a meal of lasagna and, of course, fresh homemade bread. See Michelle Earnhardt for more information.

Youth to Attend Pirates Game

The LEAST youth group is planning on attending a Pittsburgh Pirates game against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday August 4, 2013. Game start time is 1:35 pm at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, PA. Everyone is invited to participate.

Free Clothing to be Distributed (UPDATED)

Another clothing giveaway will be held on Friday August 2, 2013 and Saturday August 3, 2013 at Crossroads. Times are 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on Friday and 9:00 am to 12:00 noon on Saturday. Any donated clothing can be dropped off at the church on Thursday August 1, 2013 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Please only give wearable clothing with no holes or tears. Undergarments must be new and still in the original package. See Debbie Weese for drop-off arrangements or if you are willing to help.

Update: The clothing giveaway will be held on Friday August 2, 2013 only due to an unforeseen event at the church.

Men's Camping Retreat Set (UPDATED)

The 2013 Men's Camping Retreat weekend has been set for Friday-Sunday August 23-25, 2013. It will take place on the same farm setting as last year near Kennerdale, PA in Venango County with access to biking trails, hiking, and canoeing and kayaking on the Allegheny River. Other activities may include skeet shooting and archery. All men and young men are encouraged to attend. Come for the entire weekend or just whenever. Meals will be provided on Saturday. Breakfast will be served and a worship service held on Sunday morning. See Frank Weese for more information.

Update: The weekend has been changed to Friday-Sunday August 16-18, 2013. All other details remain unchanged.

Senior Saints to Take in Scrappers Game

The Senior Saints ministry is planning an outing to a Mahoning Valley Scrappers game versus the Batavia Muckdogs on Friday July 26, 2013. The game is a 7:05 pm start at Eastwood Field in Niles, OH with a special 90's theme fireworks display after the game. Planning to leave the church at 5:30 pm. See Ron Courtney for more information.

Church Camping Weekend Planned

A camping weekend is being planned for August 9-10, 2013 to be held on the church grounds. More details will be coming later. Please sign up if you are interested and indicate whether you will be using a camper or a tent.

A Tiny Bit-o'-Talent on Display for VBS

The 2013 VBS theme will be 'A Tiny Bit-o'-Talent' based on "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord" (Colossians 3:23). All children from age 3 to those just completing 6th grade are welcome. VBS will run July 15-19, 2013 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Crossroads.

The daily lessons will be:

• Monday: Miriam uses her special talent to worship. (Exodus 15:1-21)
• Tuesday: Besalel uses his special talent to create. (Exodus 36:1-2)
• Wednesday: Ruth uses her special talent to be a friend. (Ruth 1:1-22)
• Thursday: Isaiah uses his special talent to tell others. (Isaiah 6:1-8)
• Friday: Tabitha uses her special talent to serve. (Acts 9:36-43)

Former Penn State Football Great to Speak

Leo Wisniewski, who played nose tackle at Penn State in the early 1980s, will present the message on Sunday June 16, 2013, representing the White Fields Foundation. Since retiring from the NFL, Leo has been involved in full-time Christian work, particularly to inner-city men, and has participated in mission trips to the Dominican Republic.