Welcome to Heart & Home
September 26, 2020
Calling all Moms! Our moms' group begins virtual meet ups on October 2 from 2-3pm. This group of women with school-aged children join together twice a month for conversation, bible study, and friendship. If you would like more information, please email Jill Wiggins. Keep this group, called Moms Connect, in prayerful meditation as they continue their spiritual journey.
Save the Date, September 27 at 9:30 AM
Crossroads Kids @ Home
We miss seeing your smiling faces on Sunday Mornings at the church and invite you to join us for a new virtual experience called Crossroads Kids @ Home! Beginning September 27th we'll meet for an exciting, interactive time where parents with children can join from home for bible stories, prayer, songs, crafts, and time to get to know each other.

This will be a phased roll-out of age appropriate activities, starting with a focus on early elementary students (recommended for Kindergarten through 3rd grade children and siblings). Register here for the first meeting on September 27 at 9:30 AM. Registration for the following week opens on Monday. We ask that families register prior to each week they plan to attend.

You will receive an email with a password protected link to the zoom meeting with further instructions. Additional meetings and offerings for other age ranges will be available soon on our church website and in the Heart and Home Newsletter. I hope you join us soon for Crossroads Kids @ Home.
Scripture Focus for Children and Students
This week's bible story is from Romans 12:1-2. Watch the song video at this link. This scripture tells us when we trust in and follow God's teachings, our hearts and minds begin to open up and we grow in our faith.

For Children:
The scripture asks us not to be shaped by the world around us. For example, the news and shows we watch can be so violent and hurtful. We cannot just shut our eyes to sad events, like they don't exist. But we can focus our attentions inwardly on our actions and caring for our families. What small changes can we make that might open others eyes to God's love and words?

For Students:
Now a days it is hard not to be influenced by what's going on in the world around us. What are some ways that we can respond to what is happening in the world today in a way that Jesus would? Reflect on what loving and serving like Jesus may look like today?
This Week's Highlighted Resources
Resources for families with Students:
Intersect for this Week:
Links for Parents and Students:
Looking for ways to get outside and enjoy the fall weather?! Check out these links to see different options for getting outside in Loudoun County this fall.
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Serve Opportunity
September’s SERVE focus continues to be on Voting. Here is a fun way to get teens excited about participating.

10 for $10 Challenge- Crossroads will give the first 10 youth, 6th grade or older, who encourage or assist 10 families with completing the Census or registering to vote a $10 Amazon Gift Certificate. Email parental verification of completion of the challenge to Kathy MacKrell.