March 15, 2018 

This Week in Worship

Ever danced with your shadow before?  This week we will to not only learn how to embrace our shadow, 
but actually learn to dance with it.

Invite someone to come along to hear this inspirational and very important message.

 See you Sunday morning at 9 or 11.

Lenten/Easter Offering
Every year we invite you to share in a Lenten/Easter offering. Lent is a season known as a time for sacrificial giving. Easter is known for new life and hope that is seen in the resurrected love of Jesus.

From students struggling with increased stress and anxiety, to the man or woman sleeping homeless on the streets, from neighbors who want to learn English to improve their livelihood, to families struggling to live day to day, this offering is dedicated to help people rise up by us lending a hand to others.  

Please prayerfully consider how you might be able to give to this great need. 
Throughout the Lenten/Easter Season you can give your financial support.  
You can also  give now.
                                      
Holy Week
Our sanctuary will be open at the following times to allow for the spiritual practice of walking a labyrinth:
Wednesday, 3/28 and Thursday, 3/29: 12-5 PM 
Good Friday, 3/30: 12-7, 8:30-9:30 PM
There will be a Good Friday service from  7:30 - 8:30 PM  

All are welcome to walk a beautiful outdoor labyrinth at the Blue Ridge Summit Retreat (Dave and Cathy's property) throughout Holy Week until 6 PM each day. 
Directions are available on our website or on the GOTGo app.
                                      
Easter Egg Hunt/Petting Zoo and Easter Services

Come and celebrate the gift of childlike joy and new life with a traditional egg hunt and petting zoo.
Easter Egg Hunt and Petting Zoo (Saturday, 3/31) 12 - 2:00 PM
Sign up to help!
Easter Morning Services   (Sunday, 4/1)
8:30 AM, 9:45 AM, and 11:00 AM
                                      
Crossroads is hosting  Neighborhood Conversations on Sunday, April 29th from 4 - 6 PM to deepen relationships in our community and as a follow up to the Loudoun Love Your Neighbor: Hope Not Hate event on March 5th. 

We encourage the Crossroads community to attend as we celebrate the love of God and the way of Jesus who invited us to "love our neighbor as we love ourself".
   
School Break Bundles - Payne Elementary - Spring Break
Help food insecure students at Payne Elementary, in SE DC.  By providing the food items listed below, or donating $30.00, you will be helping food insecure students during Spring Break.  
Food items must be returned by this Sunday, March 18th.  
For more information contact Kathy MacKrell.

Food items : Peanut Butter, Jelly, Cereal, Macaroni and Cheese, Soup, Chef Boy-R-Dee, Granola Bars, Ramen Noodles, Pudding Packs, and Juice Boxes


Point of Grace Concert at Crossroads

Saturday, May 5, 2018 6 - 9 PM
Concert at 7 PM
Early bird discount ends on March 21st.  Get your tickets now!

VBS 2018

Open registration begins today, March 15th!
This year's dates:  June 18-22, 2018
Check out the video!

Cultivate self-love in body, mind and soul!

Get more information on Imagine events!


Intersect
Sundays 9am  - Middle School student focused 
Sundays 11am - High School student focused 

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Crossroads Kids (Nursery - 5th Grade) 
Will meet @ 9 and 11 am in their classrooms. 

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  • Kirk Martin, Celebrate Calm- Helpful resource for parents. Click here for more info.
  • Dr. Kelly Flanagan - Great blog that touches on marriage, parenting and more.  
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