Summer 2019
Crossroads Student Ministries
Summer Happenings for Students
Hey!

We have nearly completed an awesome week of Vacation Serve Camp- a week that would not be possible without our amazing Student Volunteers! We have close to 70 middle and high schoolers serving as Crew Leaders and Station Leaders at our Serve, Bible, TREK, and snack stations. Seeing them connect and engage with the campers has been really special to watch. They are embodying the life of service we are teaching throughout the week!

This Sunday, we will be discussing gratitude in Intersect, as the church begins a series called Gratitude: the one thing that changes everything. Pause for a moment as you're reading this, and list off ten things that come to mind that you are thankful for. Then, invite someone near you to do the same! Practing gratitude immediately increases our happiness and is an easy spiritual practice to bring into everyday life- with some intentionality.

Here's mine: 1. Vacation Serve Camp, 2. My dog, Fern, 3. My soon-to-be-husband Ryan, 4. Air conditioning, 5. Technology that connected Crossroads Kids and Ugandan Kids through Skype today, 6. the songs from VSC (even though they're stuck in my head!), 7. sunlight shining on my plants, 8. getting Cava for dinner, 9. my upcoming vacation, 10. this job- where I get to write newsletters about great students and share gratitude!


Erin
(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!
Intersect Middle: Discipleship Room at 10:00am

Intersect High: Ryan Chapel at 10:00am

Note: There will be no Intersect on Sunday, June 30 so students can celebrate the baptism of some of their classmates in the sanctuary

Games, laughter and breakfast snacks always included! Contact Erin if you are interested in serving with Intersect one Sunday a month