December 14, 2017 

UPDATE ON SHELBY WHITWELL

Shelby came home on Wednesday! 

Quote from John: 
Shelby just got home.   She is thrilled as our we (and the dogs).  

Everyone is so thankful for your prayers!
                                

             Featuring Rudy Fenner's "Mary, Did You Know?" at 7 and 9PM
Live Streaming at 7PM
                                        


This week we will look at how we can be the presence of 
God's unconditional love with skin on.

Invite someone to come along with you to be a part of this important and inspirational learning on this 
t hird Sunday of Advent.


Confirmation 2018
We will be having two Informational Meetings (12/20/17 and 1/4/18 from 7-8PM in the basement) to introduce Confirmation and to answer any questions about this sacred passage. 

School Break Bundles
Help food insecure students at Payne Elementary,  the low income school where we tutor.  By providing the food items listed below, or donating $30.00 to School Break Bundles, you will be helping those students at risk of going without food during Winter Break. Food items must be returned by December 17th.  Monetary donations should be marked School Break Bundles and can be made online or during worship.  To find out how you can get involved, contact Kathy MacKrell.

Food items : Peanut Butter, Jelly, Macaroni and Cheese, Baked Beans, Spaghetti Os, Chef Boy-R-Dee, Granola Bars, Ramen Noodles, Pudding Packs, and Juice Boxes. 


Bells and Lights Christmas Mission
You can help need needy families in Loudoun County have a wonderful Holiday! Friendship Bridge and the Sterling Rotary invite you to sponsor a family this Christmas.  Stop by after worship during Advent and pick a bell from the tree.  If you know of any family in need this holiday season, contact Susie Howard or Kathy MacKrell .  You may also make a monetary donation and someone can do the shopping for you!  All gift donations will need to be returned to Crossroads by December 20th.   

Blue Christmas Gathering
Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 7:30 pm

A time for reflection and healing during the holiday season that is anything but merry for many in our community.  
For more information, click here.


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 11am in their classrooms. 

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Get more information on Imagine events!
  • GOTGo App - Download from your app store by searching Crossroads GOTGo
  • Daily Sacred Pause - Text crossroads to 41411 to receive an inspirational text each day 
  • Daily Reflection on Scripture - Sign up here
  • Sunday Message Podcast- Subscribe at iTunes or on the GOTGo app
  • 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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