CHILDREN'S MINISTRY NEWS


November 7, 2018
This Sunday in Crossroads Kids  

Hannah
Hannah prayed sincerely to God about what was in her heart. We can learn from  Hannah's example and pray to God about the things that are in our own hearts.


Please ask your children about the songs we are singing, what they learned, and engage with them at home by using the weekly 
52 Ways Kids Like to Receive a Blessing

Each week we will share a way kids like to receive a blessing.  This is taken from the Crossroads Family Blessing handout.

My family lets me explain my point of view on issues, even if they disagree with me.
We forgive one another when we have been hurtful.

Care Packages for The Children's Inn


On Sunday the 3rd, 4th and 5th graders put care packages together for the kids at The Children's Inn at NIH.

Learn more about The Children's Inn at NIH.


What's Happening 
TREK to Transformation Leadership Gathering
This Sunday, November 11th from 11:30-12:45 

Dave will offer a short teaching while the children work on a service project for the DC Homeless Mission, Loudoun Shelter and Thanksgiving Baskets.

Dave and Flor will be cooking chili for you!!!
Please sign up so we can have an idea on how much food we will need. 
For our Fifth Graders 
From Erin Videgar, Student Ministries Coordinator

I can't believe it's already time to start talking about my favorite time of the year...  the Pittsburgh Project! Registration is now OPEN. The trip is July 15-19, 2019 and is for rising 6th graders through graduating seniors. You can register here and submit the $75 deposit to hold your spot. 

If you are interested in being an adult leader, send me an email ! We want this experience to be open to as many people as possible!!

Dates with a Purpose  
2nd Saturday of the Month, September through May
@ Crossroads UMC

Time: Drop off starts at 5:45 pm

Are you feeling that your marriage needs a bit of a spark? Or do you simply need space and someone trustworthy to care for your child/children? We can provide both!

Please register here.


Teen Yoga  
Tuesdays, 7:30 - 8:30pm @ Crossroads UMC

Teens today live in a stressful, competitive world full of constant technological stim ulation. Yoga & Mindfulness provide a winning combination of "tools" teens can use to help cope with the stress in their daily lives.


Flor's Family Resources 
Home By Another Way

This enchanting Christmas story by beloved author and preacher Barbara Brown Taylor follows the three wise men on their world-changing journey to Bethlehem. In this beautiful retelling of their adventure, Taylor captures the power of one very special star and gives readers a new perspective on the three wise men and their encounters with King Herod, Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus. 


Home by Another Way: A Christmas Story features breathtaking artwork from illustrator Melanie Cataldo and is perfect for gift-giving.   Ideal for children ages 6-10.
Buy it here.