November 18, 2018
CROSSROADS BULLETIN
ALL CHURCH
This Sunday, Pastor Ken will conclude the series, Unshakeable, on the book of 2 Peter looking at 2 Peter 3:14-18. Next Sunday, Pastor Todd will begin a new series entitled Ninety, looking at Psalm 90:1-2.
Ways to Give: Interested in partnering with Crossroads through giving? You can give by check/cash during our services with a giving envelope, online, or via text by texting “lifeatcrossroads” to 77977. To start giving today, go to www.lifeatcrossroads.info.
Sermon Resources: Pastor Todd preaches out of the English Standard Version (ESV). Sermon notes are available online at www.lifeatcrossroads.info or blank sheets located in the lobby.
DECEMBER HIGHLIGHTS
Women’s December Eve Dessert: November 30 - 7 pm
Christmas For Our Missionaries: November 11 – December 2
Surviving the Holidays by GriefShare: December 2 - 6:30 pm
Union Rescue Mission: December 7
Christmas Eve Eve Services: Dec. 23 - 9 am, 11 am, 2 pm & 4 pm
Gifts for Hope Gardens Youth: November 11 - December 3
GROW MINISTRY
The Porch: Are you new to the church, or not currently in a small group? Do you desire to get to know more people at Crossroads? Come to The Porch to relationally connect with others and to be encouraged as we look at the Gospel of John. This group is led by Steve and Mindy Howard and meets at 11 am on Sunday mornings in Adult Classroom A. You can sign up online at lifeatcrossroads.info.
Surviving the Holidays: Surviving the Holidays by GriefShare Ministry hosted by Crossroads Community Church is a one-time event for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. You will be welcomed by warm and caring people who understand what you are going through and who want to help. Join us for an evening of encouragement on Sunday, December 2, from 6:30 to 9 pm. Sign up online at lifeatcrossroads.info for this free event or visit Registration Central in our lobby. Please email us at grow@lifeatcrossroads.org for any questions.
WOMENS MINISTRY
The Pursuit Conference: Join us January 25 & 26 at Crossroads Community Church for the Pursuit Conference featuring our guest speaker, Elyse Fitzpatrick. We are excited to hear from Elyse, who has authored 23 books on daily living and the Christian life. Mandie Pinto-Czarnecki, a local worship artist, will be back again this year to lead us in worship throughout the conference.
The $75 conference fee includes dessert Friday night, a light breakfast Saturday morning, a catered lunch on Saturday, and snacks throughout. Come to be encouraged, equipped, and refreshed! Sign up now at www.pursuitconference.info or our Registration Cart in the lobby.
Women's December Eve Dessert: Women! Join us for a December Eve Dessert, Friday, November 30 from 7 to 9 pm. We will have a time of fellowship, a Christmas panel (sharing traditions), a time of preparing our hearts for Christmas, along with a craft, and of course a Christmas dessert. The cost is $10 per person. Invite your family and friends to join you! You can sign up online at lifeatcrossroads.info or at the Registration Cart in the lobby.
GO MINISTRY
Go Spotlight: Our November Go Partner spotlight is Fingers of God, a Crossroads ministry led by Daniele Kosanke, that seeks to serve those in assisted living homes. The ministry goes weekly to various assisted living homes, to visit the elderly, read the Bible, share stories, sing songs, play games and love them. They always looking for more people will join, so if you are interested in serving in this ministry, please email go@lifeatcrossroads.org.
Hope Gardens Christmas Gifts: Your family can provide Christmas gifts for the junior high and high school children at Hope Gardens this Christmas season! Hope Gardens, located in Sylmar, CA, is the women's and children's branch of the Union Rescue Mission and provides housing and a haven for those experiencing homelessness. Sign up to shop for a $20-$25 gift for a boy or girl by visiting the table in our lobby or by signing up online at lifeatcrossroads.info. Email go@lifeatcrossroads.org for more info.
Union Rescue Mission Overcomer's Dinner: Come and serve dinner at the Union Rescue Mission's annual Christmas Party to the men enrolled in The Christian Life Discipleship program. We also need volunteers to bake homemade Christmas cookies! You can participate by coming and serving dinner or baking cookies or both! Please indicate which you desire to serve in by selecting the corresponding ticket type below. Cookies are due back to the office by Wednesday, December 5. Sign up at the Christmas table in the lobby or at lifeatcrossroads.org/christmas.
NEXGEN MINISTRY - Birth to Sixth Grade
NexGen Super Smash Brothers Tournament: Third – Sixth graders and their parents are invited to our NexGen Super Smash Brothers Tournament on Friday, November 30, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm in the large NexGen room. Cost is $10 per person, which includes pizza and drinks. To register please go to www.lifeatcrossroads.info. We look forward to seeing you there!
WEEKDAYS AT CROSSROADS
Sunday:
The Porch | 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. | Adult Classroom A
College Ministry | 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | The Loft
Monday:
Crossroads Institute | 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Adult Classroom A
Conquer Study | 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Adult Classroom C
Tuesday:
Biblical Manhood | 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | Adult Classroom A
Elevate Jr. High Ministry | 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | Student Center
Wednesday:
Momsense | 9 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. | Offsite Locatioin
Caring Hearts Widow’s Ministry | 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Offisite Home Small Group
Elevate Sr. High Ministry | 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | Student Center
Thursday:
Conquer Study | 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Adult Classroom C
Axia Foster Adoption Support Group | 6:30 pm | First Thursday of the Month | Adult Classroom A
ReEngage Marriage Class | 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | Student Center