CHILDREN'S MINISTRY NEWS
December 4, 2019
This Sunday in Crossroads Kids

Joseph's Story (Matthew 1:18-24)

This Sunday we will hear the story of when an angel delivers news of Jesus' upcoming birth to Joseph.

Bring your children at 10am to worship with us!

Every Sunday morning a group of dedicated and loving volunteers gather to teach the children about God's unconditional love and the unlimited welcome of Jesus. 

We would love to add to our team of volunteers!

Please email  Jill Wiggins  with any questions or sign up  here !

52 Ways Kids Like to Receive a Blessing
Each week we will share a way kids like to receive a blessing. This is taken from the Crossroads Family Blessing handout.

I love it when I am tucked in bed and my parents/grandparents read me a story.
What's Happening
Dates with a Purpose
Saturday, December 14, 5:45 - 9:00 pm

This month, we will host a Pajama party for the kids, with a Christmas movie, pizza and cookies, and a holiday craft.

The objective of Dates With a Purpose is to make space for couples to have focused time together to invest in their marriage.

Click  here  more information or email Jill Wiggins to register.
Imagine International Holiday Bazaar

Saturday, December 7, 9 am - 3 pm

Come and enjoy community and sharing in the holiday season with your friends and neighbors. Support your local small businesses and artists in a calm and welcoming environment. This half day event will offer educational displays for wellness and self care as well as local and international arts and crafts for sale and/or appreciation.

We will have different holiday foods including gluten free options to share and enjoy as we visit while learning and maybe finding that perfect thing or service for ourselves and/or our family and friends!
Jill's Family Resources
Advent Activities

The first candle on the Advent wreath represents Hope. My children and the children I know through the Crossroads Community inspire Hope every day, because I know their future is bright. They are capable of great things. Ask your children what their Hopes are for the future, and how the Advent story gives them confidence that these things will happen.

Here is a link with a list of fun activities your family can do during Advent. Let your children help choose one per day to create a customized family "bucket list" advent calendar.
School Break Bundles for Payne Elementary

An annual mission of Crossroads is to help provide food for students at Payne Elementary School in Southeast DC where we also offer the opportunity to tutor twice a month. By providing the food items listed below, or donating $30.00 to School Break Bundles, you will be helping those students at risk of going without food during Spring Break. Our goal is to provide 75 Bundles. Food items must be returned by December 15th. They can be dropped off on Sundays, during worship service or any time during the week at the Crossroads office. Monetary donations should be marked School Break Bundles and can be made online or during worship. To find out how you can get involved, contact Kathy MacKrel l.

Food items : Peanut Butter, Jelly, Cereal, Macaroni and Cheese, Canned Soup, Chef Boy-R-Dee/Spaghetti Os, Granola Bars, Ramen Noodles, Apple Sauce/Fruit Cups, Peanut Butter Crackers, and Juice Boxes

703-729-5100 / www.crossroadsnova.org