CROSSROADS WILDERNESS 3.1
Sermon Series:
“First Californians” - a study through the book of 1 Corinthians.
Service Times:
Our worship service times on Sunday are 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM. Thursday's service time is 6:30 PM.
Thursday Venue Options:
We would love to see you on a Thursday night in the Worship Center or under the Tabernacle! Please note that safety protocols such as masks, physical distancing and frequent hand-sanitizing are strongly recommended while on campus. Livestream is also available.
Sunday Venue Options:
Join us on campus (Worship Center, Tabernacle, Loft, Family Room, and Health Sensitive Venue) or via Livestream. You do not need to sign up, just come ready to worship! Please note that safety protocols such as masks, physical distancing and frequent hand-sanitizing are strongly recommended while on campus.
KNOW MINISTRY
Life at Crossroads Classes:
Life at Crossroads (LAC) classes will be offered virtually on October 4th, 11th, & 18th.
LAC is a 3-session sequence designed to introduce you to the Crossroads family, let you know what we’re about and see if God is calling us to partner together in his design for his people. At the end of these 3 virtual classes, we will discuss what it looks like to partner together in the gospel and give the opportunity to join the Crossroads family. Register here.
Parent Dedication:
Parents, join us on October 25th to dedicate yourselves and your children to the Lord. Parent Dedication celebrates the commitment to raise your child in the ways of the Lord, and invites you to join a community of believers who can help you and hold you accountable. If you would like to be a part of our Parent Dedication service on October 25th, register here.
Baptism:
Crossroads practices and teaches believer's baptism. Baptism by immersion is for the individual who has received the saving benefits of Christ's atoning work. If you would like to be baptized on November 8th, register here.
Serving at Crossroads:
We would love to connect with you through serving the Crossroads family! We have a variety of ministries that would love to plug you into their team. Our Connections Teams are listed below:
Ushering Team: Serve by ushering on Sunday mornings at any one of our services.
Refreshments Team: Serve by setting and maintaining our refreshment stations with coffee and donuts.
Welcome Team: Serve by being one of the first points of connection for guests and regular attenders.
Communion Prep Team: Serve by helping prepare elements used within our communion weekend services.
Parking Team: Serve by helping our church attenders find parking on weekend services and/or special events.
Medical Team: Serve by being available to be a first responder during any one of our services. (requires specific training)
Security Team: Serve by being available to be a first responder during any one of our services. (requires specific training)
Helping Hands Ministry: Serve by helping the brothers and sisters of our church body in a variety of ways.
Thursday Night Connections Team:
We are looking for Thursday night volunteers! Do you have an awesome personality? Are you good at smiling with your eyes? Be a part of the Connections Team and help make your church family feel welcome!
To sign up, simply click here. We'll put you in touch with the team lead within a few days. We look forward to serving with you!
GROW MINISTRY
Introducing our new Men's Ministry Coordinator:
We are excited to announce our new Men’s Ministry Coordinator, Don Hamilton. He has a heart for the discipling of men and is committed to Christ and His Church. We can’t wait to see how God will use his service to the men of Crossroads for their blessing, growth, and joy! Please extend a warm welcome to him, and more importantly pray for him and a great new season of men’s ministry!
Crossroads Institute:
Tune in to lifeatcrossroads.org/institute every Monday at 4:00 PM to watch the next lesson of Crossroads Institute: New Testament. All are invited to join virtually!
Join a Grow Group:
Our Grow Groups are off to a great start! Go to www.lifeatcrossroads.org/fallgrow to learn more and register today.
Men's Offerings: Walking Together: 1 Peter, Conquer Purity Group
Women's Offerings: Hebrews: Better by Jen Wilkin, Momsense, Women in the Workplace
Co-Ed Offerings: Small Groups, Oxford College Ministry, Pre-Marital, GriefShare, ReEngage Marriage Ministry (begins September 3), Crossroads Institute
Registration is open online for Small Groups and Classes.
Friday Nights at the Tabernacle:
Beginning September 25, we are offering a new event each Friday Night at the Tabernacle. Here is a list of all the offerings:
9/25 - Fellowship of Women in the Workplace
10/2 - Men: A Night of Praise
10/9 - Homeschool Encouragement Panel
10/16 - Marriage/Date Night
10/23 - Fellowship of Women in the Workplace
10/30 - NexGen: Fall Harvest Festival
11/6 - Men: A Night of Thanksgiving
11/13 - NexGen Family Event
11/20 - Fellowship of Women in the Workplace
Register at lifeatcrossroads.org/signup.
GO MINISTRY
Care Portal Ministry Training:
CarePortal is a ministry that connects churches to a child in need. In every community, there are children and families at a point of crisis, who need help. In those same communities, there are churches and people who care and want to take action. But what they need is a connection point. CarePortal works with caseworkers at government child welfare agencies or other child-serving organizations and make churches aware of real time needs of children, giving them an opportunity to respond.
We are excited to begin this new ministry at Crossroads with an interest meeting with equipping for those who desire to learn more. Join us on Saturday, September 26, from 9:00- 10:30 AM in our outdoor Tabernacle. Sign up here and please email go@lifeatcrossroads.org with any questions you may have!
SCV Pregnancy Center Walk for Life:
Join the SCV Pregnancy Center for their annual Walk for Life on Saturday, September 26! This year, instead of gathering in one location, the Walk for Life event will take place throughout the Santa Clarita Valley or place of your choice with your family or group. The Virtual Walk will allow us to participate in a new and creative way to continue to be an advocate for life and a beacon of light in our community. On September 26th, at 9:00 am, SCVPC will livestream the event on Facebook. Sign up and walk 1 or 2 miles in your neighborhood or a FUN location of your choice! Visit SCVPC’s website today and register here.
ELEVATE STUDENT MINISTRY
Elevate is back on live and in person!! Join us rom 7-9pm under the Tabernacle for weekly ministry! Junior and Senior High School will meet together during this time. If your child is high risk or comes from such an environment and would like an online option please contact us ASAP at students@lifeatcrossroads.org.
Covid Relief Days:
3rd Sunday of every month through December.
We're heading out of town to have some needed outdoor and together socializing time. Every third Sunday of the month after the first service. We will caravan “beach bus” style and leave from church. The cost is $10 to ride the bus and we will be back at 7pm. Please pack lunch and bring $$ for dinner. Our first trip will be to the beach, so plan accordingly!
There is no sign up for these, it's show up and first come first get seatbelt. All students attending must have a CCC Medical Form on file. If you submitted one with your Summer Camp Sign up sheet, we have one on file. If not, you can fill one out at www.lifeatcrossroads.org/medform.
Instagram - @weareelevate – Follow us for daily stories.
YouTube - WeAreElevate – Subscribe for weekly teaching, Afterparty, and worship videos.
Email - students@lifeatcrossroads.org to be placed in a small group.
NEXGEN CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Facebook - NexGen Children's Ministry at Crossroads Community Church
Instagram - @wearenexgenkids - Follow us for updates.
YouTube - NexGen Kids - Subscribe for weekday devotionals, Sunday lessons, and more.
Email - nexgen@lifeatcrossroads.org.
CROSSROADS WEBSITE
Visit www.lifeatcrossroads.org to connect to all things Crossroads during Wilderness 3.1.
THIS WEEK AT CROSSROADS
Monday, September 21st:
• Crossroads Institute (Virtual)
• UP (Virtual)
• Men’s Study - 7:00 PM
Tuesday, September 22nd:
• Women’s Study - 9:30 AM, 7:00 PM, Various Virtual times
• UP (Virtual)
Wednesday, September 23rd:
• GriefShare - 7:00 PM
• Elevate - 7:00 PM
Thursday, September 24th:
• Worship Service - 6:30 PM
• ReEngage - 7:00 PM
Friday, September 25th:
• Fellowship of Women in the Workplace - 7:00 PM
Saturday, September 26th:
• Care Portal Ministry Training - 9:00 AM
Sunday, September 27th:
• Worship Services - 8:30 AM & 10:00 AM
• NexGen with Pastor Ken Kistler on YouTube
• Oxford Fellowship College Ministry - 6:30 PM
GIVE THREE WAYS
PUSH PAY: Easy online giving just log onto our website www.lifeatcrossroads.org/giveonline
MAIL: Checks can be mailed to 25300 Rye Canyon, Valencia, CA, 91355.
DROP OFF: Come by the church & drop off your giving in the “secure box” next to the church office door.
Your continued worship through giving is so critical at this time. We have frozen all spending and reduced expenses in every area. However, our fixed expenses continue to come in each week.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Crossroads Family, you are greatly loved and prayed for during these days. Please let us know if we can serve you or your family in any way and how we can pray for you specifically.