Welcome to our digital bulletin!
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.
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Looking for more information? If you’d like to learn more about Crossroads we’d encourage you to check out our website for more information about our ministry or contact us with your questions! We’d love to connect with you and help answer any questions you might have!
Here’s the information you need to know
for Sunday, JANUARY 19, 2025!
spotlight on global outreach
Coldwater Foundation’s mission is to help young people mature in their Christian faith with a framework for navigating life. We teach through intentional experiences that will strengthen their character and encourage participants to own their faith. Coldwater is a discipleship program that helps young people become rooted in Christ and ready for life’s challenges—not only in Biblical knowledge but also through authentic experience.
Coldwater uses small-group wilderness expeditions to teach young people how to respond to challenges that they can’t just scroll or swipe away. A structured wilderness expedition teaches faithfulness, compassion, and work ethic that transfers to life back home, growing faith that lasts.
I have been a part of the Coldwater team since 2019. Your prayers, personal care, and financial support allow me to invest in this ministry full-time as a Program Manager, which allows me to train eight wilderness instructors each year, mentor our summer staff team of 16 young adults, and manage the basecamp office and registrar processes.
Thank you for partnering with us. Your involvement is making a difference! To learn more about our ministry by clicking here or email me!
Blessings,
Eliza Kelly
announcements
· Thank you, Kids Hope Mentors! January is National Mentoring Month, and we wanted to pause and thank our 41 Crossroads volunteers who serve as Kids Hope Mentors! Each week, the volunteers meet with one child for one hour to provide love, support, and encouragement at Jefferson Elementary School and Washington Discovery Academy. Thank you, mentors, for making yourself available to meet with your students. You're making an impact with the students (which is enough!) but also with the school staff. You're helping our church make a real and lasting difference in the community! If you have an hour each week to give to a child who needs that little bit of love, consider becoming a Kids Hope Mentor! Learn more about Kids Hope by marking your Connection Card this morning.
· The Access Coffee Shop is a community space where individuals with disabilities can connect, serve, and grow in their journey with Christ. They do this by serving coffee and hot tea alongside our church family volunteers on Sunday mornings. Volunteers serve one of two shifts once a month. First shift: Before the first service and during the break between the first and second services. Second shift: After the second service, including cleanup. Indicate interest in Access Ministry by clicking here.
· Valentine’s Day at Washington Discovery Academy – You're invited to join fellow Crossroaders as we come alongside Washington Discovery Academy staff and PTO to help with their Valentine's Event! Volunteers will help organize, assemble, and deliver candy and flower grams throughout the school during the morning of the week of Valentine's. It'll be a lot of fun! Get more details and register by clicking here. Also, join us as we celebrate another open door God has provided for our church to build/grow relationships at Washington this school year! Contact = Impact!
· Lost & Found - If you have misplaced something, please stop by the Welcome Center and check out the Lost & Found box. We have a few dishes left from one of our Christmas events, along with several coats! All unclaimed items will be donated at the end of January.
· Deepen your love for God's Word with various resources waiting for you at the back tables in the Worship Center. Whether you're looking for daily devotions, inspiring book recommendations, or a plan to guide you through the Bible in a year, there's something here just for you. Take a moment to explore, choose what speaks to your heart, and begin a meaningful journey with God today!
· Coming Soon! The following ministry opportunities are coming soon, so mark your calendars!
- Men of Crossroads, it's that time of year again! Grab your aprons, fire up your pots, and join us for the Crossroads Men's 2025 Chili Cook-Off! Whether you're a master chili chef or just here to enjoy the heat, everyone's welcome to this mouthwatering event. The event will be held on February 22nd. Registration begins February 2nd.
- Crossroads Women’s Retreat 2025 will be held at Bair Lake Bible Camp from October 17th - 19th, 2025. Registration opens on February 25th, 2025. This event is open to multiple churches, and registration is on a first-come basis, so register EARLY so you don’t miss the fun!