We're so glad you're here!  Thanks for joining us today!  We don’t want to miss the opportunity of connecting with you.  So, whether you are visiting for the first time or are a regular attendee, please take a moment to fill out our digital Connection Card.

If you would like to give toward the ministries of Crossroads Church, please click here.

Over the past several months, many in our Crossroads family have given generously through our Crossroads ministries and our Community Partners as part of our annual Holiday Opportunities. Thank you for blessing so many with your kindness and support!

 If serving during the holidays inspired you, have you considered getting involved throughout the year? There are countless ways to live out your faith and make a meaningful impact in our church and community.

If you're interested in serving with one of our church ministries, pick up a Connection Card and indicate any interests or skills you have. We'll help connect you with a ministry team at Crossroads.

If you'd like to partner more deeply with one of our Community Partners—such as the Marshall County Neighborhood Center, Women's Care Center, Jefferson or Washington Elementary Schools, or David's Courage—mark your Connection Card, and we'll help you take the next step.

• Snap A Picture This Morning!  We’ve set up a beautiful Christmas backdrop for you, your family, and your friends to enjoy. Stop by anytime and snap a photo to capture a Christmas memory—just bring your own camera!
• New Crossroads Shirts Have Arrived!   If you ordered one of our new Crossroads shirts, make sure to stop by the table on the west end of the Connection Area to pick up your shirt(s). We can’t wait to see you wearing them at church, around town, and maybe even in a few Christmas photos on social media. Enjoy!
• 2025 Annual Report - 2025 was an incredible year of ministry, growth, and deepening our walk with Christ as a church family. We’re so thankful for all that God is doing in and through Crossroads!  The 2025 Annual Report offers a snapshot of the impact we’ve made together this year. While numbers can’t fully capture the stories of transformation, they remind us that we are living out our vision to be a community of authentic Christ followers!  Pick up a copy of the report on the tables in the Worship Center or view it online at crossroadsefc.com. Let's celebrate what God has done and look forward to what’s ahead!
• New Year's Hours - The church office will be closed on Thursday, January 1st, in observance of New Year’s Day. May you all enjoy a blessed New Year with family and friends!

ROCKS OF REMEMBERANCE
In the Old Testament, standing stones were a way of commemorating God’s work among the nation of Israel. See Joshua 4:1-24 as an example of this. Standing stones were meant to be visual reminders, as we are all prone to forget the work of God. They were meant as generational talking points, and parents were to tell their children the story represented by the stones.

At Crossroads, we have Rocks of Remembrance. These rocks are meant to be a tangible way for us to express appreciation for God’s work in our lives and serve as a visual reminder each time we walk in and out of the building, so that we might never forget. In Joshua 24:14-15, Joshua makes a bold declaration to the nation, “…choose this day whom you will serve…But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” If, in your life, there is a work of God you want to express appreciation for, take a moment to write a message on a rock and place it in the bin by the boulder just outside the main entrance.

Rocks and markers are available near the Welcome Desk. Then, take a glance at the bin each time you come and go, and let it serve as a reminder of God’s faithfulness and your commitment to Him. At times, pause with your children and tell them about your rock, or tell them these rocks represent the work of God among us in a variety of ways. All our hearts will be encouraged by the visual testimony of these rocks as they increase over time.

START THE NEW YEAR WITH RIGHTNOW MEDIA!
We want to encourage everyone in our Crossroads Church family to take advantage of RightNow Media—a FREE resource for you!  Think of it as the Netflix of Christian Bible studies, with over 20,000+ videos from 150 leading Christian publishers and ministries. You’ll find tools for your Community Group, personal growth, and topics like marriage, parenting, and discipleship. There’s even a great library of kids’ shows!

RightNow Media also offers interactive studies, discussion resources, and virtual group options so you can invite others to learn with you.  You can watch anywhere—on your phone, computer, or through your Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku, or Chromecast. To get started, find the link in our church app under “Resources.”

As we enter the last few weeks of 2025, we want to thank you for your faithful giving to Crossroads! Your faithful stewardship and worship through both tithes and offerings allowed us to respond to the incredible open doors of ministry God has blessed us with this year. We are also grateful for your investment in the future of our church through giving to our “Continue the Journey” building master plan.

As a point of information and prayer, we are running a year-to-date deficit in our general fund and would love to finish the year with a balanced budget. With the many year-end giving opportunities being presented to you during this holiday season, would you prayerfully consider an additional year-end gift to Crossroads General Fund to help us finish the year and enable us to move forward with all ministry expenses met?

Regular and year-end tax-deductible contributions can be made to the ministries of Crossroads Church by making your contributions during our weekly worship services, online through our church website (or the Church Center app), dropped off at the office, or postmarked by December 31, 2025, to qualify as a deductible contribution. Thank you for joining us in this endeavor and for being a part of God’s work both locally and globally!