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October 20, 2016 | Issue #58
FAITH BEYOND BELIEF - SMALL GROUPS



A SIX SESSION WORSHIP and SMALL GROUP EXPERIENCE
Transforming our lives through worship, small groups, podcasts, spiritual practices 
and  more practical resources for everyday living. 

Small groups will be starting in October and November

Watch our inspirational video and sign up for a small group  
GOTGo APP 


GOTGo stands for God On The Go

We all live busy lives and now you can have access to  rich spiritual resources 
of  guidance,  comfort and inspiration  24/7   wherever you go.

Each week there will be new and fresh practical resources that will help you 
t o be  anchored to  God's inner presence of unconditional love. 

To download go to your App store and search  Crossroads GOTGo
SUNDAY MORNING



In the famous Disney movie Beauty and the Beast one of the most famous scenes is a song called       "Be Our Guest" Animated characters sprucing up the house for a guest? The perfect table setting?   True hospitality or entertaining?   What does God really mean by inviting us to invite others in extending a welcome to the world?

Experience worship, gain insight, take time to reflect on your life Sundays at 9 and 11am.
CONCERT INVITATION - FEATURING RUDY FENNER

"A Time to Worship" will feature a powerful performance of contemporary Christian music and interpretive dance from worship leaders across Loudoun County, as they team up in this special concert to join in the fight against human trafficking and family crises.

All proceeds will go to the Northern Virginia Human Trafficking Initiative (NOVA HTI) and Friendship Bridge, which is coordinated by Crossroads United Methodist Church to provide immediate          short-term help to those in financial crisis.

DATE: Saturday November 5, 2016
TIME: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
LOCATION: Crossroads United Methodist Church
                                 43454 Crossroads Drive, Ashburn, VA 20147

SUGGESTED DONATION: $20.00 at the concert or online
CHILDREN

WE ARE LEARNING :  Our story is about the Israelites, when they learned God's most important rule.  The Israelites called this rule the Shema.  Shema means "hear" in Hebrew.  This week our kids will make Mezuzahs ("doorframe") to hold the Shema and hang near a door.
 
OUR MEMORY VERSE:  Joshua's encouraging words:  "Choose today whom you will serve.  My family and I will serve the Lord."  Joshua 24:15
 
 WE ARE SERVING: Our kid's offering bought 150 pair of tube socks for our homeless friends in DC. This week all of the kids are helping to roll the socks - with surprise mints inside and a special note on the outside.  They will be delivered next Sunday inside new boots.
BRING YOUR OFFERING FOR OUR NEXT MISSION!!!!
 
WE ARE GETTING READY FOR CHRISTMAS EVE:  Beginning in November our kids will be spending 15 minutes each Sunday rehearsing songs they will sing on Christmas Eve (either the 3 or 5pm service)

Visit children on our website to find out more.
STUDENTS

Weekly on Sundays:   Intersect at 9 and 11am (6 - 12th grade)  
12:30 Club at Starbucks (6 - 8th grade girls) - meeting next on October 30
Thursdays:   Thirsty Thursdays at 4:30-5:30pm at Blend Coffee Shop (9 - 12th grade)






Check out the Students website for more information
WELL BEING
Serenity Hatha Yoga - Tuesdays at 7:30pm 

Mindfulness Practices Class - Sundays at 5pm

Living Well Mindful Mediation Class --4th Monday of each month at 7pm 
Next class - October 24
                     
View all the Spiritual Growth Opportunities   HERE 
SERVICE - WARMING THE HOMELESS & 10K/5K/2K RACE



Deadline for donations is October 23rd
Every year at this time we gear up for our Annual Warming the Homeless, "Coats and Boots" mission.
You can get involved by donating new boots sizes 10-13(we'll need a few 14-15) 
as well as jackets/parkas(90% men apparel) in LG through 3X.    
We have a large number of coats and boots preordered from Walmart and Costco.  
A monetary donation of $40.00 will cover the cost of a coat or pair of boots.  
You can make a monetary donation  to Crossroads marked 
"Warming the Homeless" during worship on Sundays or online. 
All donations are tax deductible.     

To learn how to serve in this mission by sorting coats and boots on October 28th or 
delivering to Franklin Park on October 30th click here.




Whether you run to win, run for fun, run to support a good cause, or run just because you want a guilt-free day of eating - plan to join us for the 23rd Annual Ashburn Farm 10K/5K and 2K Fun Run Thanksgiving Day races! Proceeds from the races continue to educate Ugandan children who live in poverty and are extremely vulnerable, a mission of Crossroads UMC since 1999.
 
For more information for runners
 
To volunteer, sponsor or donate to support the Ashburn Farm 10K
 
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