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This Sunday
(Children's Worship and Childcare available)
  "Every Gift is from God":
The Gift of Gratitude


Worship Team at Nine;
Chancel Ringers at Eleven;
Highlights
Consider donating your time working outside on the church grounds this Saturday, October 19 from 8:00 a.m. to noon. With enough volunteers, we can avoid hiring a contractor and will save $1,980! Lunch provided. Please bring rakes, gloves, and shovels. Sign up here or in the narthex, contact Jeff Baldwin 414-418-7590. 
Come share in the joy as the Rev. Susan Sytsma Bratt is installed by the Presbytery of Milwaukee as Crossroads new Senior Pastor on Sunday, October 27 at 4:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. Special guests include the Rev. Dr. Deborah A. Block and the Rev. Ben Dorr. Childcare is provided and a reception celebration with cake follows.  
On Call Pastoral Care
If you or a loved one is facing a difficult situation, or is or will be hospitalized, please contact Congregational Care Director, Kim Steffen 262-705-5530. Emailed prayer requests are welcome and are considered public knowledge unless you request otherwise.
Wednesday, October 23 Dinner Menu
Walking tacos, taco salad and brownies.
Ministry Team News
Giving Thanks Dinner on November 1
All adults are invited to this complimentary dinner to celebrate and hear from guest speaker Rev. Susan Sytsma Bratt on Friday, November 1. Confirm your reservation today: click here, sign up in the narthex, or call the church office.
Volunteers are needed to work with Tom Fiedler to prep, serve, and clean up; click here to sign up or call the church office.
Worship
The Worship Choir is open to all youth and adult singers. Come rehearse 7:00–8:30 p.m. on October 24 and 31 to lead worship at Nine on November 3. Contact: Jenee O’Connor. 
Crossroads Quartet at Sarah Chudnow
Hear the Crossroads Men’s Quartet sing at a free Interfaith Choral Concert on October 29 at 7:00 p.m. A wide variety of vocal ensembles performs annually in the Posner Town Square of the Ovation Sarah Chudnow Senior Living Community at 10995 N. Market St., near Port Washington and Mequon Rds. Contact:   Todd O’Connor
Click here  to see what is happening at upcoming Sunday morning services.
Congregational Care
Registrations due October 20! Join the Crossroads church family Nov. 8–11 at Green Lake Conference Center. Guest speaker is Rev. Dr. Chip Hardwick with his theme "Rooted and Reaching" Click here to register or contact Doug Uhl.

M eet and Greet with Pastor Susan
Invitations have been sent. If you missed an opportunity to sign up, contact Kim Steffen.

Classes continue through December 17 in the Fireside Room. Click here to sign up . Contact: Ann Otte
Children
Delta and Scooters had a great first session exploring the theme, “Following Jesus, the Light of the World,” learning that “Jesus gives us hope—follow him!” Join us for Session 2 starting October 23 ,when the message is “Jesus gives us courage—follow him!”  Click here to register now ; be sure to sign up for midweek fun! October 23 is also “Bring a Friend Night,” a great way to introduce someone you know to fun-tastic Wednesdays. Click here for Bring a Friend form .

Children’s Ministry is looking for high school youth and adults who feel called to serve our youngest disciples! Read more for details. Contact: Lara Hauser or Christa Middleton
Youth
The youth are again carving pumpkins for the Cedarburg Pumpkin Walk. Join on Wednesday, October 30 from 5:45 to 7:15 p.m. Last year $500 was donated to the youth to use for mission work. We need people who know how to use a knife and spoon as well as people who know their shapes for carving the faces. Contact: Dave Carpenter.  
Adult Education
Attend the book study class Margin, by Richard Swenson, at 10:15 a.m. i n CLC 5-7 through October 27. ( Read more...) Contact: Allison Mills
Growing Spiritual Grit by Mikal Keef, on Wednesdays, Sept. 25 - Oct. 30 at 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. in Creation Station — book for reading, and devotional for daily reinforcement.   Click here to order book. Contact: Paula Luft  

Mission
Cancun Mission Trip Info Meeting
Come learn more about the March 21–29, 2020 Cancun Mission Trip o n Wednesday, November 6 at 6:00 p.m. We'll join our mission partners at Ministerio de Vida for construction work, children's activities, fe llowship, worship, and more! Contact:  Cathy or Jay Sanders
Pink Umbrella Presentation
Pink Umbrella actors have been practicing theater exercises to build confidence and enhance acting technique in a safe, accessible, and inclusive environment each Wednesday night in October. Please join us in the CLC on October 23 from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. for a presentation highlighting what they have learned! Contact: Christa Middleton.  
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