Crossroads Student Ministry
Weekly Newsletter
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I'm
so excited to announce
two new ways for our students to gather and grow in God together right here at Crossroads!
This
Sunday, October 22nd, we're launching
REACH!, which is open to both
Middle School and High School students. REACH! is interactive (emphasis on
active!), creative, and supportive and offers students a safe and fun space to explore, deepen, and celebrate their relationships with themselves, with each other, and with God. Come and REACH! with us on
Sunday from 3:00-4:15PM!
Then on
Thursday, November 2nd, our
High School age girls are invited to
Tea&T, a small group with a huge amount of heart and soul! Tea&T is where girl chat meets God chat. It's a time for sharing laughter, prayer, spiritual practice, and stories in order to uplift, inspire, and strengthen our individual selves and one another. It's bound to be dynamite!
More information is included below as well as on the
all new
Crossroads Student Ministry website. Please share this information with your family and friends as well, if they have students who may be interested in joining us.
Also, we're currently seeking
student volunteers to support the
Community Blessing of the Animals on
Saturday, October 28th. Whether you're able to lend a hand with setup and decorating or would like to show off your creativity by offering face painting or assisting with the games, I'd love to have you be a part of the event team! Please
send me an email if your student/family is interested in helping out.
Have an outstanding week!
With Joy,
Marilyn
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There are
THREE Ways to Worship
at Crossroads
Every Week!
Saturday @ 5:15 PM in the basement
Sunday @ 9AM & 11AM
in the Sanctuary
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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
3-4:15PM
in the
Crossroads Basement.
We start REACH!ing this Sunday!!!
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.
Our first gathering will be Thursday, November 2nd.
A
dditional details about Tea&T are available here.
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Our Pets Bless Us in Countless Ways.
Let's Celebrate & Bless Them Right Back!
Crossroads Underground Presents:
Community Blessing of the Animals
Saturday, October 28th, 4-6PM
in the
Crossroads Parking Lot
Bring your family and friends - human, furry, scaly, feathery, or otherwise!
If you're not able to bring your pet in person, we'll happily bless a picture or a favorite toy.
Halloween costumes are welcomed!
We'll be collecting "Love Donations" to support
Island Dog Rescue of Virginia Beach, who are helping to provide food, safe shelter, and medical care and supplies to dogs, cats, horses, and other animals in need in the Virgin Islands.
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Have you ever wondered what it is like to move to a foreign country without knowing the language or culture?
Or do you wonder why someone would want to do that in the first place?
CUMC's English as a Second Language (ESL) mission gives you a chance to discover the answers to these questions and more!
Come share the unlimited welcome of our community with the adult ESL students by helping to care for their children while they are in class.
Crossroads' students and their friends are invited to assist in childcare on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 7:00-9:00PM throughout the Fall Semester, which begins this Wednesday and Thursday (September 13th & 14th) and runs through November 16
th
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Even serving one evening during the semester would be a blessing to all.
The volunteer hours count toward school club requirements!
If you are interested in serving in this worthwhile mission, please contact
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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!
for more information.
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Regular Gatherings
Intersect takes Sunday School to the "next level"!
This week, we're continuing to explore the Old Testament in new ways and to discuss how we can actively listen for God every day.
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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