Summer 2019

Crossroads Student Ministries

Summer Happenings for Students

Hey! Wishing you and yours a safe, happy, and celebratory Fourth of July surrounded by friends and family! This week we found out that, due to an injury, one of our female leaders had to step down from the Pittsburgh Project. We have a great need for a 21+ female leader to step up and join this awesome service opportunity with our students, July 15-19 at no cost to adult leaders. We are also in high demand for two SUVs or minivans that our team could use to drive students out to Pittsburgh and the worksites throughout the week. These cars would be returned washed and vacuumed with about 600 miles added total. Please email me ASAP if you are able to help us out in either way! We have some exciting programs and events coming up next week, so scroll down for more information and sign your student up today! July 7- Appalachian Trail Hike and Bonfire July 8- HS Girls' Small Group at Peet's Coffee July 9- Taco Tuesday for Middle Schoolers July 13- HS Girls Brunch at Eggspectations Have a wonderful holiday! Erin evidegar@crossroadsnova.org (703) 229-3649 (call or text)

All Students 6th-12th Grade

Appalachian Trail Hike and Bonfire Sunday July 7, 2:00-7:00p Middle and High school students are invited to join us on the Appalachian Trail for a meandering hike to a waterfall, time in community, bonfire, and reflections on the inspiration of nature. Carpool from Crossroads to the trailhead, then head to Dave and Cathy's property for hot dogs and s'mores after the hike! Register here

The Pittsburgh Project- Sunday Service Spotlight Sunday, July 28 during the 10:00a service at CUMC We will have the great opportunity to hear from students who served on The Pittsburgh Project 2019 during the Sunday service! Come support the group and hear their stories.

Back to School Bash Sunday, September 8, 5:30-7:30p at CUMC A celebration is necessary after making it through a week and a half of school! Join us for a giant slip-n-slide, ice cream sundae bar, picnic, and lawn games to reminisce on summer and look ahead to a great new year! Any Middle and High School students welcome Register here

Middle Schoolers

Summertime Taco Tuesdays for Middle Schoolers Tuesday July 9, July 23, and August 13, 5:30-7:00p at CUMC  The delicious tacos you know and love, plus Summer Fun activities like water balloons, squirt guns, beach volleyball, cornhole, crazy obstacle courses, and lots more! Current 5th Graders (soon to be rising 6th graders!) are invited to check out Student Ministry programs and join the fun! Any rising 6th graders through rising 9th graders welcome. Minimum of 8 registered students required for each event.  Register here. $5/student

Middle School Crossover Retreat Saturday August 17- Sunday August 18 at Mar-Lu Ridge Crossover is a special annual tradition for students moving from 5th to 6th grade and their parents. Families will get to participate in a ropes and challenge course, stargaze, enjoy s'mores together around the fire, and share a special blessing between parent and child. You won't want to miss this meaningful rite of passage! Register here

High Schoolers

High School Night Saturday July 27, 6:30p-Midnight at CUMC Rising 9th- rising 12th graders are invited for an awesome night of fun and craziness at Crossroads! Join us for Cosmic Bowling at Village Lanes, Capture the Flag in the Dark, pizza, ping pong, Xbox, games, and more.  Register here. $15/person

High School Girls Small Group High School Girls Small Group will be meeting at Peet's Coffee in Belmont Chase this summer from 7-8p on the following Mondays:  July 8, July 22, August 5, August 12, and August 19 We will resume our regular weekly gatherings during the school year!  No registration necessary, anyone 9th-12 grade is welcome

High School Girls Brunch Saturday July 13, 10:00a-12:00p at Eggspectations in the Village at Leesburg All High School Girls are invited to join Erin and Jorden for one of their shared favorite hobbies- brunch! Connect and catch up on all the summer fun over delicious food! Register here. $15/ student

High School Girls Day Retreat Saturday August 10, 11:00a- 8:00p at Blueridge Summit Retreat (Dave and Cathy's property) Rising 9th through rising 12th grade girls are invited to spend some special together time in nature and community on this day retreat. As a group, we will walk outdoors, paint, share meals, have a bonfire with s'mores, and prepare our hearts for the coming school year. This will be an awesome time to grow deeper in community. We will be carpooling and leaving the church at 11:00am and returning at 8:00pm. Register here. $20/student

Calendar View

July: 7- Appalachian Trail Hike and Bonfire 8- HS Girls Small Group at Peet's 9- Summertime Taco Tuesdays 13- High School Girls Brunch 15-19- The Pittsburgh Project 22- HS Girls Small Group at Peet's 23- Summertime Taco Tuesdays 27- High School Night 28- #TPP2019 Sunday Spotlight August: 5- HS Girls Small Group at Peet's 10- High School Girls' Day Retreat 12- HS Girls Small Group at Peet's 13- Summertime Taco Tuesdays 17-18- Crossover Retreat 19- HS Girls Small Group at Peet's 25- Back to School Blessing and Move Up Sunday September: 8- Back to School Bash

Sunday Morning Intersect Will Continue Through the Summer! This week, both Intersect Middle and Intersect High will be meeting in the Discipleship Room for a special gratitude activity! Games, laughter and breakfast snacks always included! Contact Erin if you are interested in serving with Intersect one Sunday a month