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TREK to Transformation Leadership Gathering
This Sunday, November 11th 11:30am - 12:45pm @Crossroads UMC
We will enjoy:
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Breaking bread together - A delicious homemade chili lunch with a special celebration for all ages
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A brief, transforming teaching on Jesus as unlimited welcome - Children will create Thanksgiving Blessing gifts for children in DC
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Thanksgiving gratitude - A practice for every day of the year
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Engaging conversation - Sharing our stories and questions together
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Gratitude - A Closing Blessing
Future dates:
January 20, 2019, Topic: The Bible;
March 17, 2019, Topic:
Church as Hope;
July 21, 2019, Topic:
Service as a Lifestyle
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TREK
Series - Knowledge
Wisdom is far more valuable than rubies.
Nothing you desire can compare with it.
Proverbs 8:11
From where does such wisdom come?
Wisdom is the deal of the day, everyday!
Let's talk about it on Su
nday during worship
Invite a friend and then stay for TREK to Transformation.
See the box above to signup.
If you can't make it to worship this week, be sure to check out our
livesteam or
podcast.
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Confirmation 2019
Parent Information Session
Tuesday, Nov 13th from 7-8pm
in Fellowship Hall or Bas
ement
Confirmation 2019 will be a time for students and parent/s to...
- explore Christianity as a way of life expressed as compassion, service, wisdom, and forgiveness
- engage active learning and a fresh look at faith and scripture through open, honest questions
- extend acts of service/justice at every gathering (SERVE for Students Community Service Hours available)
- encounter transformation through TREK (Trust, Resilience, Engagenent, Knowledge)
- embrace new skills and resources to deepen personal values and purpose
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When Talking Isn't Working: Tips to Communicate with Your Loved One With Dementia
Sunday, November 11, 7PM @ Crossroads UMC
Are you living with a loved one who has dementia?
Are you having trouble understanding
why they are
acting this way?
Do you sometimes feel like you just can't cope?
Come to this engaging, interactive workshop to learn ways to communicate better with your loved one, build skills to help them and yourself, and improve your relationship!
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Delivery Date: Tuesday November 20
Drop off times: Monday November 19, 6-8pm and Tuesday November 20, 8-9am
This year Crossroads will be providing Thanksgiving Baskets to needy families at Payne Elementary in Northwest DC. Payne Elementary students are tutored by Crossroads volunteers each week. The
majority of students at this school qualify for free or reduced lunch. The Crossroads UMC family is honored to help serve our brothers and sisters in DC and share the love of Jesus during the holiday season.
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Ashburn Farm Thanksgiving Day Run - Celebrating 25 Years!
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 25th 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.
Help needed with Wednesday and Thursday Registration and Thursday as Course Flaggers
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Where: The Pilgrimage, Washington DC - www.thepilgrimage.org
Date: November 30, 6pm -December 1, 2018, 6pm
Who: Participants of all ages welcome (including families)
Cost: $109.00/person(does not include meals) $50/person non-refundable deposit due November 11th - tax deductible
Join us for a time of service, fellowship, reflection, and learning from The Pilgrimage and the National Coalition for the Homeless.
Register here
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Mondays, every other week from 8pm - 9:30pm
Next gathering: November 12th
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New book starts November 13th at 9:30 in Ryan Chapel and includes a 2-week break for Christmas
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Teen Yoga & Mindfulness
Tuesdays, 7:30 - 8:30pm
@ Crossroads UMC
Teens today live in a stressful, competitive world full of constant technological stimulation. Yoga & Mindfulness provide a winning combination of tools teens can use to help cope with the stress in their daily lives.
In this class, we will learn classic, gentle yoga poses and introduce breathing, relaxation and mindfulness techniques to increase strength and flexibility of both the body and mind.
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Pittsburgh Project Middle & High School Mission Trip
July 15th - July 19th
This year's Pittsburgh Project Mission Trip is open to students in both middle and high school. The trip cost is $385 per student. If your student registers by 12/31/18, there is a 10% discount and the cost is $350 per student.
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Jesus said "And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul?" Matthew 16:26
Each of these experiences is designed to share the restorative gifts of God revealed in nature to nurture your mind, body and soul.
Every major medical school is recognizing the healing reality of nature.
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Cultivate self-love in body, mind and soul!
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Crossroads Kids (Nursery - 5th Grade)
Will mee
t @ 10 am in their classrooms.
See what else is happening with
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Students (Middle and High School)
Will mee
t @ 10 am in the Discipleship Room
See what else is happening with
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MOPS
(Mothers of Preschoolers) is a worldwide ministry that encourages mothers of young children who are adjusting to the joys and challenges of motherhood. MOPS meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays September through May
from 9-11:30 AM.
MOPS yard sale is this Saturday, November 10th from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm at Crossroads
MOMSnext
is a group experience designed to encourage, equip and develop mothers of school age children. MOMSnext meets at Crossroads most 1st and 3rd Fridays from 12:00-2:00 PM from September through May.
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Prayer Requests on the Crossroads Website
Reminder: Our website has a page where you can submit a prayer request. This is also a page you can visit to pray for others.
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- 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.
- Facebook - www.facebook.com/crossroadsnova
- Twitter - @crossroadsnova
- Website - www.crossroadsnova.org
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