CROSSROADS E-BULLETIN
December 2, 2021
CROSSROADS NEED TO KNOW
Worship Service Schedule:
Thursday night service, 6:30 PM
Sunday morning services, 9:00 AM & 10:45 AM
Poverty Encounter:
Come join us at the Children's Hunger Fund Poverty Encounter. This 75-minute tour/experience highlights real stories of children living in Guatemala, Haiti, Nepal, and Romania. We have a few time slots available on December 15th/18th at the group rate of $7/ticket. You can click here to save your spot (tour times available on the link).
Together For Christmas Concert:
Make plans to join us at Crossroads on Friday night, December 10th at 6:00 PM for a special Christmas concert featuring recording artists: Lynda Tait Randle and Michael Tait. Lynda and Michael are relatives of Crossroads members: Rudy and Angie Neal. Doors open at 5:00 PM and the concert begins at 6:00 PM. Register here!
Spanish Ministry:
Come join our Spanish Ministry as we study God's Word on Thursday nights at 6:30 PM in Classroom A. The service will be in Spanish. Invite a friend!
THIS WEEK AT CROSSROADS
Thursday, December 2nd:
• Thursday Night Service – 6:30 PM
• NexGen Children's Ministry – 6:30 PM (ages 0-4)
• Spanish Ministry – 6:30 PM (Adult Classroom A)
• UP for Kids – 6:30 PM, 5 years old through 6th grade (NexGen)
• ReEngage – 7:00 PM (Student Center)
Sunday, December 5th:
• Worship Service – 9:00 AM & 10:45 AM
• NexGen Children's Ministry – 9:00 AM & 10:45 AM (Birth to 6th grade)
Monday, December 6th:
• GriefShare – 7:00 PM (Adult Classroom A)
Tuesday, December 7th:
• Axia – 7:00 PM (Adult Classroom A)
• JH Elevate – 7:00 PM (Student Center)
Wednesday, December 8th:
• HS Elevate – 7:00 PM (Student Center)
• Summit Girls Bible Study – 7:30 PM (Grade 1-2 Room)
Thursday, December 9th:
• Thursday Night Service – 6:30 PM
• NexGen Children's Ministry – 6:30 PM (ages 0-4)
• Spanish Ministry – 6:30 PM (Adult Classroom A)
• UP for Kids – 6:30 PM, 5 years old through 6th grade (NexGen)
• ReEngage – 7:00 PM (Student Center)
Friday, December 10th:
• Together for Christmas – 6:00 PM, doors open at 5:00 PM (Worship Center)
Sunday, December 12th:
• Worship Service – 9:00 AM & 10:45 AM
• NexGen Children's Ministry – 9:00 AM & 10:45 AM (Birth to 6th grade)
• Summit College Ministry – 6:30 PM (Student Center)
KNOW MINISTRY
Come Serve With Us:
Our Connections Teams are a vital part of making people feel welcomed and loved at Crossroads. The volunteer teams consist of Ushering, Refreshments, Welcome, Communion, Parking, Security, and Medical.
If you would like to be a part of our Connections Team by serving on one of the teams above, simply click here.
GROW MINISTRY
Pursuit Conference January 21-22, 2022:
Registration for the Woman's Ministry Pursuit Conference is now open! Register by Friday, December 31st and receive Early Bird pricing. Our speaker this year is Kelly Minter. Register here!
GO MINISTRY
Poverty Encounter:
Come join us at the Children's Hunger Fund Poverty Encounter. This 75-minute tour/experience highlights real stories of children living in Guatemala, Haiti, Nepal, and Romania. We have a few time slots available on December 15th/18th at the group rate of $7/ticket. You can click here to save your spot (tour times available on the link).
Saving Innocence Backpacks:
The Crossroads staff is overwhelmed by the generosity of our congregation. Thank you to all who volunteered to fill a backpack for the Saving Innocence children. Just wanted to remind everyone that the backpacks are due back on either Thursday, December 9th or Sunday, December 12th. You can drop them off under the white tent on your way into church.
60 Days of Going and Giving:
• Friday, December 10th: Together for Christmas Concert – 6:00 PM (Worship Center)
• Thursday/Sunday, December 16th/19th: Neighborhood Christmas Outreach
• Thursday/Friday, December 23rd/24th: Christmas Eve Services and Party – 4:00 PM/6:00 PM (Worship Center)
SUMMIT COLLEGE MINISTRY
If you are of college age, join the Summit Ministry on Sunday evenings in the Student Center at 6:30 PM.
Instagram - @summitcollegegroup - Follow us for updates and location information.
Email - glee@lifeatcrossroads.org
ELEVATE STUDENT MINISTRY
• JH Elevate: Every Tuesday at 7:00 PM in the Student Center.
• HS Elevate: Every Wednesday at 7:00 PM in the Student Center.
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
Email - nexgen@lifeatcrossroads.org
CROSSROADS WEBSITE
Visit www.lifeatcrossroads.org to connect to all things Crossroads.
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.
2021 END-OF-YEAR GIVING
As 2021 comes to a close, we want to thank you for your faithful financial support of Crossroads. We want to make sure you are aware of IRS rules that determine how we record charitable contributions. To qualify as 2021 contributions, offerings sent by mail must be postmarked on or before Friday, December 31, 2021. In addition to cash gifts, there are a number of ways to support the ministry of Crossroads with non-cash gifts such as stocks, 401(k) contributions, and other assets. For more information on non-cash contributions, please contact Scot Overbey at soverbey@lifeatcrossroads.org. Any contribution received after Friday, December 31, 2021 will be recorded in 2022. Please note that the church office will be closed from Sunday, December 26, 2021 until Monday, January 3, 2022.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Crossroads Family, please know that you are greatly loved and prayed for. Do not hesitate to let us know if we can serve you or your family in any way. Also, let us know how we can pray for you specifically. STAY FAITHFUL!