What's New for Middle and High School Students?
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Hey!
We are holding families in our hearts this week as summer winds down and the new 2019-2020 school year kicks off! All of our Crossroads Student Ministry programs and events are designed around deepening friendships, building community, setting aside time for play and rest, and growing in God's powerful love for each of us and every person we come in contact with! I invite you to add the dates to your family calendar and keep these values in mind as you schedule your days to come.
This Sunday, we will be having a special service during our 10:00a gathering to recognize each of the children and students in our church family with a Back to School blessing and small gift! Students Kindergarten through 12th Grade will be worshiping in the sanctuary this Sunday with their families. Can't wait to see you there!
Last weekend was our Crossover retreat, our annual passage marking the important transition from Elementary to Middle School. Parents discussed some powerful, and counter-cultural, teachings from the transformative book
Conscious Parenting by Dr. Shefali Tsabary. I thought her guidance around the expectations we hold for our children was so powerful to keep in mind, especially at the start of a new school year:
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Erin
(703) 229-3649 (call or text)
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Intersect Middle in the Morning
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Starting again September 8-
Every Sunday during the 10:00a Service
in the Discipleship Room
Middle Schoolers are invited to join us Sunday mornings for breakfast snacks, games, service projects, and learning about Biblical truths that can transform our everyday lives!
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Intersect High in the Evening
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Starting September 15-
Every Sunday, 6:30-8:00p
in the CUMC Basement
We are launching a new weekly program for High School students! Students 9th-12th grade are encouraged to attend the 10:00a service with their parents then join their peers Sunday evenings for a shared dinner, group games, and meaningful teachings and discussion connecting their lives to God's story.
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Taco Tuesdays for
Middle Schoolers
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The 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the Month
6:00- 7:30p at CUMC
(September 10 & 24, October 8 & 22, November 12, December 10, excludes LCPS Holidays)
Delicious tacos, exciting group games, friendships new and old, and small group discussion on a relevant theme. Silliness and laughter guaranteed!
Any 6th graders through 8th graders welcome, so feel free to bring a friend.
Register
here for each session. $5/student
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High School Girls Small Group
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Every Monday, 7:00-8:00p at Peet's Coffee
in Belmont Chase
(excluding LCPS holidays)
Join Jorden and Erin for a time to build new friendships and deeper community centered around laughter and honest conversation. Come as you are able- there is no attendance tracking or ongoing commitment required. All girls 9th-12th grade are welcome!
No registration necessary
Text
Erin at 703-229-3649 with questions.
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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. so bring a friend!
Parent and adult volunteers are needed to run fun event! Please
email Erin if you can help with set up ahead of time, food service, or games
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Saturday, September 21 and Tuesday, November 26, 6:30p-Midnight at CUMC
9th- 12th graders are invited for an awesome night of fun and craziness at Crossroads! Each event will include pizza, snacks, Nintendo Switch on the projector, games, Church-wide Hide and Go Seek, and a group outing TBD.
(Examples of group outings include Laser Tag, Rebounderz, arcade, bowling, Escape Room, etc!)
Register
here for each session. $15/student
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Candy Swap and Movie Night
for Middle Schoolers
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Friday, November 1, 7:00-9:00p at CUMC
As long as you have a costume, Middle School is not too old for Trick-or-Treating! So bring that pillowcase of candy you got last night and swap out the ones you don't love for some more favorites. One person's Air Heads is another's Reese's Peanut Butter Cups!
We will also be collecting excess candy to give to our homeless friends in DC, plus voting on a movie to watch. Bring your comfiest pillows and blankets and join us!
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Sunday, December 15, 5:00-7:00p at CUMC
Tis the season for coziness and great PJs! Middle and High School students are invited to join us for our 2nd Annual Christmas Pajama Party! We will have breakfast for dinner, hot cocoa with all the fixings, spirited group games, and a White Elephant gift exchange!
Bring a friend and celebrate the season with us!
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Warming the Homeless:
Serve with our Annual
Coats and Boots Mission
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Sunday, November 3, 11:30a-1:30p. Transportation to DC provided and/or families can serve together!
Jesus changed people's lives by offering an unlimited welcome to everyone he met. Many of the people Jesus met were like the men and women who live on the streets in DC or any other city. In the way of Jesus you can also change a life this winter and support an annual mission of Crossroads.
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Vacation Serve Camp 2020-
Save the Date!
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Monday, June 15- Friday, July 19, 2020
Block off this week on your summer calendars for students and adults to teach children in our community how they can partner with Jesus to serve the world, and make incredible memories through friendships, games, music, snack, and Bible stories during the week.
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The Pittsburgh Project 2020-
Save the Date!
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Monday, July 13- Friday, July 17, 2020
Registration for our Summer Service Trip to Pittsburgh will be open in the coming months, but mark your calendars now! This trip is open to anyone rising 6th grade and above- Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, College-age, and Adults.
Learn more about the trip from the student who love it from this
Livestream Video from Pittsburgh Project Sunday or reach out for more information.
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A Milestone Passage
for High School Students
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Confirmation is a passage that guides students to personally owning their faith and living in the way of Jesus in their everyday lives It provides resources to deepen their love for God, others, and self through questions, service, and the ongoing support found in Christian community.
Retreat Weekend:
Saturday, January 11- Sunday, January 12
Group Gatherings:
Sunday, January 26 and Sunday, February 2, 11:30a- 2:30p at CUMC
Confirmation Sunday:
February 9 during the 10:00a service
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