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A men's outing is planned for a day at McConnells Mill State Park on Saturday May 3, 2014. Hiking trails of various difficulty, several waterfalls, and a rock climbing area are available around Slippery Rock Creek Gorge. Or check out the historic mill. Men and future men are encouraged to go and enjoy a day of fellowshipping together.
Lunch will be provided. The group will leave Crossroads at 9:00 am and probably return by 4:00 pm. Sign up if you are interested. Drivers are needed.
Beginning in June 2014 a bold new approach to the children's Sunday School program will roll out. Life Tools is designed to present key Christian values that will be useful for the rest of a person's life. Its key is to give kids the opportunity to see, feel, hear, touch, and just experience God’s Word!
On Sunday May 25, 2014 we will kick-off Life Tools with a family lunch during the Sunday School hour.
We want to reach as many children as possible. Please complete and submit the following Student Information sheet for each child that you want to participate in Life Tools.
This will be a whole church effort. Of course, adult help will be necessary to make Life Tools successful. We know that they also need Sunday School classes for their own growth so this program will allow them to still attend frequently. There are lots of ways and levels you can participate: from shepherding a group each week for a quarter (12-13 weeks), to assisting a only few times a quarter, to committing to consistantly praying for Life Tools. All skills are needed and welcomed.
If you believe it is important to instruct our children about God then please read the Interest Survey and then submit your responses below.
A new album with lots of photos and and a few videos from the March 2014 mission trip to the Dominican Republic has been added to the Photos page.
The youth will be participating in the Underground Church simulation game to be held Saturday April 19, 2014. This part adventure game, part worship and celebration, part awareness and education. This is a joint event with several other area youth groups. Each team's first task is to elude the underground cops and gag regime, anti-Christian government while they travel to the secret underground church location for celebration and worship. This is a poignant reminder of what Christians have endured in order to meet and worship together from ancient days right up to the present.
Drop-off and registration is from 12:00 noon-1:00 pm at the First Baptist Church. Pick-up is from 4:00-4:30 pm.
Note: Adult volunteers are needed for this event. Contact Chris Bowser for more information.
New adult Sunday School Classes will begin on April 6, 2014 and last 5 weeks. Classes being offered:
A team of 20 members affiliated with Crossroads is currently in Hato Mayor of the Dominican Republic. They are performing various services for the Dominican people including teaching, training, construction, medical and dental, and VBS. Watch for reports from the team members on our Pastor's page.
The Senior Saints' monthly gathering for March 2014 will be an evening meal followed by a presentation on reverse mortgages with Fred Switzer. Meat and beverage will be provided. Bring a dish of food to share. The event is Wednesday March 19, 2014 at 4:30 pm.
The library has thinned some books and most of the audio cassette tapes and video tapes from its shelves. These items are available for adoption to a home where they will be used. The items are on a table near the library door.
The monthly congregational prayer meeting slated for Sunday March 2, 2014 has been postponed 1 week to Sunday March 9, 2014 at 6:00 pm in place of the regularly scheduled Sunday evening Bible study.
The Joyful Sound Choir is convinced spring is indeed coming and, to prove it, they are planning a Spring Concert for Saturday March 29, 2014 at 6:00 pm.
They are also looking for persons interested in presenting a special musical number, tell a story, read a poem, give a testimony, or share something special. If interesting in participating, contact Debbie Weese.
Another Crossroads mission team will be heading to the Dominican Republic March 15-22, 2014. The team consists of 20 members affiliated with Crossroads: Paul and Cindy Sereda, Martha and Suzy Johnson, Todd, Seth, Peter, Stephen, and Daniel Jaussen, Jenyl, Caleb, and Jacob Arisman, Jeff and Barb Knauff, Carly Roesh, Jamie Mausser, Corey and Rachel Cowan, Kathryn Spence, and Colin Kytchak.
Please pray for their safety. Pray that God will use them in a mighty way to further His Kingdom. Pray that the hearts of the Dominicans will be opened to receive Christ.
The Sunday evening Bible Study led by Pastor Todd Jaussen will begin a new study of the book of Hebrews on February 9, 2014. It begins with a breathtaking look at the majesty of this book. The unknown writer of Hebrews makes a case for the superiority of Jesus Christ.
Bible Study are Sundays at 6:00 pm except for the first Sunday of each month.
The E-Team is developing a system for alerting members of weather cancellations and important announcements using cell phone text messages or e-mail. Households may use both message systems and have multiple message receivers. If you are interested in participating, a signed information form for each person must be submitted.
The Senior Saints are having a Valentines Luncheon on Thursday February 13, 2014 at noon. Meat and beverage will be provided; bring a dish of your favorite food to share.
The 2013 Annual Congregational Meeting will be held Monday January 27, 2014 at 7:00 pm. Agenda packets will be available Sunday January 26, 2014. A vote will be held to confirm Paul Sereda as a new Elder.
Update: Due to expected inclement and severe cold weather, the meeting has been rescheduled for Monday February 3, 2013. Also the Missions Committee meeting originally scheduled for January 27, 2014 has been moved to Monday February 3, 2014 at 6:00 pm.
All women are invited to gather together on Monday January 13, 2014 for the purpose of connecting. This evening is just for getting to know each other, sharing, and fellowshipping. Jan Jaussen will be hosting the event beginning at 7:00 pm.
There will be a meeting concerning the children's Sunday School program at 7:00 pm on Sunday December 1, 2013. This meeting is for teachers, anyone interested in teaching, and parents. Continue to pray that God will give us wisdom and direction regarding this important program.
In lieu of desserts for the December Rescue Mission trip on Wednesday December 4, 2013 donations of supplies are needed:
These items can be dropped off at the church office by Tuesday afternoon December 3, 2012.
The trip to the Rescue Mission leaves at 4:00 pm. This is a monthly mission trip to the Rescue Mission in Youngstown, OH to help serve a meal to those in need.
The Senior Saints ministry will have a pot-luck luncheon for their monthly gathering on Thursday December 12, 2013 at 12 noon. Meat and beverage will be provided. Attendees should bring a $1 gag gift (or just wrap up any small unwanted item lying around the house) for a fun gift exchange. Please sign up if you are planning on attending.
The Joyful Sound Choir will present their Christmas program Bethlehem Morning on Sunday December 22, 2013 at 6:00 pm. Come and hear the music to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Refreshments will be served following the presentation.
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