CHILDREN'S MINISTRY NEWS
October 16, 2019
This Sunday in Crossroads Kids

Community in the Wilderness Exodus 15:22-17:7

This Sunday we will hear the story of 
when God provided enough food and water to the Israelites in the wilderness. 

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.

My family loves me unconditionally and reminds me I am uniquely created by God.
What's Happening
Dates with a Purpose
Saturday, November 9, 5:45-9:00 pm

Are you feeling that your marriage needs a bit of a spark? Or do you simply need space and someone trusting to care for your child/children? We can provide both!

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 and to register.
MOPS Yard Sale

Saturday, October 19, 9:00 am - 12:30

MOPS is having their annual Fall Yard Sale this Saturday.
Come buy clothes, toys, books, household items for a great price and to help support this cause.

You can drop off donation items to the church on Friday 4-6pm and receive a tax deductible donation letter.
HOPE Preschool

HOPE is still accepting applications for the 
2019-2020 school year.  


Click  here  for applications and more information.

Jill's Family Resources
Labyrinth Meditation

My family and I spent a day at the local pumpkin patch, which had many mazes and corn fields to get lost in or challenge yourself to see how fast you can get through. It reminded me of a spiritual practice I've experienced where you can walk through a labyrinth or maze to help come up with a solution to a problem that you are contemplating. Instead of running through the maze as fast as possible, you go slowly and evaluate the twists and turns, take time in the center to mediate over the issue, and by the time you exit the maze, you will be closer to resolving your dilemma. Of course, my kids did the opposite, running through and jumping over the barriers. Lots of fun was had, but next time I might convince them to try it this way. If you would like to try, we went to Great Country Farms, or Washington National Cathedral has set dates and times open for Labyrinth walking, see the link here .
Socks Collection for DC Homeless

Crossroads Kids and families can donate socks this October for our mission to warm the homeless in DC. Crossroads is collecting coats and boots to deliver to DC Homeless in November, and the kids can help out by donating new socks. The most requested are Men's large size in basic white or black (tube socks). 

Contact  Kathy MacKrell  if you are interested in being part of the Warm the DC Homeless mission,  or see our website . 
703-729-5100 / www.crossroadsnova.org