Crossroads Student Ministry
Weekly Newsletter
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It's officially Confirmation 2018 registration time!
I came across a beautiful statement this week in the book
Process Theology: Embracing Adventure with God by minister and professor Bruce Epperly. He writes, "Jesus said 'yes' day by day and moment by moment to God's call and in Jesus' great 'yes' he provided a pathway for our healing and wholeness".
Confirmation marks an important passage for us as Christians where we are invited to say yes to walking this pathway that Jesus has lovingly laid before us, yes to ongoing spiritual growth and practice, and yes to listening for God in our lives with open eyes, open ears, and an open heart.
Confirmation is open to all students, 9th grade and up. We'll be having two informational sessions to talk more about what your student and your entire family can expect with Confirmation. More details are included below.
Have an abundant blessed week!
With Joy,
Marilyn
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Come Worship With Us This Week!
***Crossroads Underground is taking a brief hiatus.***
More information to come!
Sunday @ 9AM & 11AM
in the Sanctuary
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If you didn't receive an Advent Wreath last week, we'll have one for your family to take home this week.
With the wreath, you will also receive instructions on how to set up a special place for it and what to do as a family every night.
This is a beautiful way to remind us of the true meaning of Christmas.
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Crossroads' Christmas Eve Services
3 & 5 PM - Our Inspirational, Intergenerational, and Interactive Family-Oriented Services!
7 & 9 PM - A Beautiful Mix of Contemporary and Traditional Music with a Powerful Message of Joy, Hope, and Love!
11PM - A Quiet and More Reflective Service to Usher in Christmas Day!
Click here for more information about our Christmas Eve services.
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Confirmation 2018
Confirmation marks a pivotal moment of
embracing and
embodying one's faith and
commitment to God. It's open to all Students, 9th grade and up.
We will be having two Informational Meetings to introduce the Confirmation 2018 program and to answer any questions your family may have about the
whens, wheres, whats, and whys of this sacred passage.
Wednesday, December 20th from 7-8PM in the Basement
Thursday, January 4th from 7-8PM in the Basement
You're welcome to attend both meetings or just one.
They'll have the same general format but may offer a bit of different content
depending on the questions asked.
To view the full Confirmation 2018 schedule or to register, please
click here.
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Announcing
TWO NEW Student Ministry Offerings!!!
REACH!
is a
collaborative adventure
for both
Middle and High School students. Together, we'll reach for a
greater connection with God
while also reaching new places of
spiritual strength, creativity, and joy
within us through games, hikes, painting, music, service projects, poetry creation, lively discussion, and much, much more!
REACH! takes place
every Sunday
from 5
-6:15PM
in the
Crossroads Basement.
You can find out more about REACH!
here
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Tea&T is a
small group for High School girls
where we'll explore faith, life, challenges, and triumphs in a safe space together, all while enjoying tea
(or coffee) and snacks!
We'll
encourage
one another,
pray
for and with one another,
chat
about inspiring female figures from the Bible all the way through to today's popular culture, and
offer space
to honor our seeming setbacks, our hurts, or anything that weighs on our minds, hearts, and spirits while
celebrating
our strengths,
our achievements, and our phenomenal "superpowers".
Tea&T takes place on
alternating Tuesdays (4:45-6PM)
and
Thursdays (5:45-7PM)
in Ryan Chapel.
Tea&T will resume in the new year!!
A
dditional details about Tea&T are available here.
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Do you play an instrument?
Do you love to sing?
Have you ever thought about being a part of the
Sunday Morning Worship Team?
Now's your chance to join the fun as we joyously sing, play, and praise God together!
Learn new songs, share the stage with an amazing group of world-class musicians, and showcase your talents!
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Regular Gatherings
Intersect takes Sunday School to the "next level"!
We're continuing to learn about Jesus' ancestry and the leaders, rulers, and formational figures who have shaped and informed our Christian faith through their struggles, triumphs, and evolving relationship with God.
This week, we're discussing Daniel and how faith helps to shape our personal, unique identity and how it can guide us when we find ourselves in our own version of the
"lion's den".
9AM is Middle School Student Focused
11AM is created with High School Students in Mind
However, Students of either age-group are invited to attend the session of their choice.
See you in the Discipleship Room!
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