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In-Person, Outdoor Worship Beginning May 16th!
We are excited to announce that we will be having in-person, outdoor worship services beginning on Sunday, May 16th at 11:30 am!
Pre-registration is required!
Please complete this registration form prior to attending. The form will be available until noon on Saturday prior to Sunday worship.
We need your help!
It will take a number of people to make this happen. Find a list of volunteer opportunities here. If you are willing to help out, please email Kim Gresko and let her know!
We hope to see you there!!
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Graduation Sunday is June 13th!
We can't wait to celebrate our graduating students both in our online worship service at 10am and our in-person, outdoor service at 11:30am.
If you have, or know of a student graduating from high school, college or graduate school this year, please click here to provide the name of the student with pertinent information such as school graduating from, degree achieved if post secondary and next steps (education, military, career plans, etc).
We would also love a photo of the graduate. It can be submitted by emailing it to our communications team.
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Sundays, beginning May 16th, 6:00-7:30p
Any students 6th-12th grade are welcome to join the fun, catch up with old friends, and meet some new ones! Everyone is invited, so feel free to bring a friend. Bring your own mask, meal, and chair. All activities will meet social distancing regulations.
+ We would love to have parents help lead or co-lead once a month (one or more of the six planned picnics) plus get a chance to connect with some fellow Crossroads parents of teens! Please email Deborah if you can help out.
(Younger siblings are welcome to join if parents are volunteering)
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Every Sunday Morning, 9:30-10:00a
Families with elementary-age children are invited to join us for an exciting, interactive gathering! Parents and children can join from home for bible stories, prayer, songs, crafts, and time to get to know each other.
Anyone is welcome, so invite friends or neighbors to sign up too!
Register here to receive the secure Zoom link
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HOPE Preschool Registration 2021-2022
After the long shutdown due to the pandemic, we are excited to safely welcome back our HOPE Preschool students, families, and teachers this Fall! Registration forms are available now online for HOPE Preschool for the school year 2021-2022.
Please visit their website for additional information, FAQs, and forms.
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No Greater Love
“As the Father loved me, I too have loved you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I kept my Father’s commandments and remain in his love. I have said these things to you so that my joy will be in you and your joy will be complete. This is my commandment: love each other just as I have loved you. No one has greater love than to give up one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you. I don’t call you servants any longer, because servants don’t know what their master is doing. Instead, I call you friends, because everything I heard from my Father I have made known to you. You didn’t choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you could go and produce fruit and so that your fruit could last. As a result, whatever you ask the Father in my name, he will give you. I give you these commandments so that you can love each other.”
John 15:9-17 (NIV)
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A Reflection:
When we think of the people we love, we probably think of certain people: our families and special friends. But Jesus reminds us of something important. He doesn’t just say “pick a few important people to love.” He tells us to “love one another.” He wants us to show our love to everyone – and treat everyone with special care and kindness.
- What does it mean to love someone?
- How do you treat someone you love?
A Prayer:
Dear God, help us to remember that Jesus taught us to love one another just as You loved Him and as he loved us. Amen.
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This Week's Highlighted Resources |
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The world would be a much better place if we all would focus on spreading kindness. Not just to our friends and family, but to strangers and people we may not necessarily get along with. This article talks about the science behind spreading kindness. It also lists 21 easy, fun, and mostly free ways to share kindness with others. Be a bucket-filler today.
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Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms out there! How are you planning to celebrate your Mom this year? It's important to tell and show her that you are grateful for all she does and sacrifices for your family. In addition to the usual breakfast in bed and homemade card (great classic ideas), this article lists 45 unique ideas of activities to do for or with your Mom.
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Parents are asking what outdoor activities or camps are available for their children. Here is a resource that lists many organizations that offer kids sports programs in VA, MD, and DC. Click on the links in the website to find out more. My kids are missing physical activities and being social with other kids their ages. We are excited for our daily neighborhood walks and playground outings to begin again, with face masks and hand sanitizer at the ready.
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