CROSSROADS STUDENT CORNER
Welcome
Dear Crossroads Students and Families,

I know your inboxes have been filled with online resources from various places because of Covid-19. I want to make sure that what I am providing for you is useful, helpful, and relevant to your students' lives during the pandemic. I have created an anonymous doodle poll to receive this sort of feed back . If you have a suggestion that is not on the poll, feel free to email me at kkosko@crossroadsnova.org .

I have also created a Student Corner Instagram account that the students can follow for updates and resources. You and your students can follow it: @crossroads_studentcorner .

I hope that you are all navigating this difficult time well and that you are staying healthy.

As I continue praying for you all, if you have any specific prayer requests, submit them here so that I, and other Intersect guides, can pray for you. Jesus loves you.

Blessings,
Kylie Kosko and Team
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Weekly Scripture Reflection:
Ephesians 4:2, 31-32 NLT
"Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. 

Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you."
Weekly Scripture Reflection Questions:

Recall a moment this week where your patience ran low within your household.
  • What would it look like to make allowances for one another's faults in that situation?
  • How could you have shown love to that person?
  • In what ways could you have shown kindness and tenderheartedness rather than bitterness and anger?
Intersect Activity
4/25/2020
It has been 45 days since schools first closed down and “social distancing”, “flattening the curve”, and “pandemic” became part of our vocabulary. Our lives have looked incredibly different during these days. Feelings of loss, fear, and disappointment will still come from time-to-time and feelings are different for everyone. However, even while we are still in the struggle, it can be comforting and inspiring to look back at how far we have come, what we have learned, and how we have grown!
Ovi and Friend's
Thought for the Week
dis week, we her frm my coozinz Faith and Fred Barrow, Faith sez is portant ta tak tim 2 rest. Fred sez 2 spen tim wit ur siblinz
If your four legged friends have any thoughts or advice that they would like to share, email a picture of them along with their "thought/advice" to kkosko@crossroadsnova.org . Each week a different friend will be featured here!
Student Corner Resources
Fun Activities to Fight Cabin Fever!

If you have been on a walk recently, you may have seen painted rocks scattered around the neighborhood. This week I recommend painting some rocks! You can paint rocks of encouragement, or just make some cool art for your gardens. If you need ideas, here are a few.
Whether you drink coffee or not, here is an easy and tasty treat to compliment your breakfast! This weeks recipe...COFFEE CAKE! 
A Prayer During the Pandemic 
By Cameron Bellm

May we who are merely inconvenienced
Remember those whose lives are at stake.
May we who have no risk factors
Remember those most vulnerable.
May we who have the luxury of working from home
Remember those who must choose between preserving their health or making their rent.
May we who have the flexibility to care for our children when their schools close
Remember those who have no options.
May we who have to cancel our trips
Remember those that have no safe place to go.
May we who are losing our margin money in the tumult of the economic market
Remember those who have no margin at all.
May we who settle in for a quarantine at home
Remember those who have no home.
As fear grips our country,
let us choose love.
During this time when we cannot physically wrap our arms around each other,
Let us yet find ways to be the loving embrace of God to our neighbors. Amen.

Something to Make You Smile

If you have a Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram account, you have probably seen the adorable and funny animal videos that The Dodo has put up. In this section I will be featuring one of these heartwarming videos right here .

This weeks video is about baby ducks learning to leave their nest for the first time 🦆
Hope in Action Serve Opportunities
Mask Making
Government Officials are now encouraging everyone to wear cloth masks when in public spaces. This makes the need for masks even greater.

Jill Hughes, part of the Crossroads community, has asked for help in producing the masks.  Jill needs volunteers to wash, iron and cut fabric.  Jill will provide mask making kits in increments of 10, complete with pre-cut fabric, elastic ear loops and instructions. Once completed and returned, we will sanitize the masks and deliver them. 

Jill has also created a Facebook page under the name,  Emmaline's Treasures , to share information or you can email her at  Jill.hughes2@verizon.net  if you want to volunteer .
Letter Writing
One way to stay connected is to write a note or card of support and friendship to our very own Marie Poole. Marie is 97 years old and lives independently. Marie is not able to watch worship on line, so she is missing her Crossroads family very much. Since we can't visit in person right now, we know Marie would love a note from you!
 
Please send letters to Crossroads at: Crossroads UMC, Attn: Marie Poole, 43454 Crossroads Drive, Ashburn, VA 20147
Parent Corner Resources
Growing Leaders at Home - A note from Cathy Norman
Here is a great activity designed for parents to do with your middle or high school students during these challenging days. It is designed by Tim Elmore from Growing Leaders for this extended time of being alone. We will feature a Growing Leaders at Home activity every week. Attached is week three of eight.

We are praying for you and your teens to find new ways to celebrate what it means to be family amidst the challenges.    If you have any questions or need support feel free to contact me . - Cathy Norman , Interim Family Coordinator
Additional resources available to you and your family
Sunday message: Watch  here   or on the GOTGo app
GOTGo App - Download from your app store by searching Crossroads GOTGo
Daily Texts - Text crossroads to 41411 to receive inspirational texts each day 
Daily Scripture, Prayer and Morning Focus - Sign up  here
Spiritual Practices: Find them  here
Prayer Requests: Submit them  here
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