Main Announcements

FALL SMALL GROUPS<br>Sign up for a fall small group. Go to crossrods-christian.com, click on Get Connected, Small Groups, within organizations select "Fall Small Groups" and go from there! Questions? Just let us know.<br> <br>Closer Look Class | Aug. 26 | 9 - 1 p.m. | Room 142-143 <br>Come to learn more about crossroads. If you will need child care, please let us know so we can make arrangements for you. Lunch is also included. RSVP: on connection card OR<br>http://tinyurl.com/closer-look-class <br> <br>Women's Baskin-Robbins Night | Aug. 31 | 7-9 p.m.<br> on 95th Street across from Oak Park Mall. With their "Celebrate 31" event a regular single scoop is $1.50. Bring a friend and join us! <br> <br>CCC Tailgiater | Sept. 10 |12: 30 p.m. | North Parking Lot<br>We’re hosting a non-alcoholic tailgater, immediately following church services in the North parking lot. Bring your own grill and cooler of food. Come to church like you’re dressed for the game! There will be lots of things to do for the family! If you don’t have a grill, just bring a cooler and grills stations will be available to cook your food. Please contact Ben Sander with any questions at ben@crossroads-christian.org. Please RSVP by September 3rd for your parking spot. Sign-ups will be in the front foyer of church.<br> <br>Women’s Mini Retreat | Sept. 15 &amp; 16 | 6 p.m. <br>Two Day Retreat cost is $20 or $10 per day. <br> Our theme will be about our hope in the Lord in difficult times.<br> <br>Crossroads Parents Day Out is hiring substitute teachers. The program is on Wednesdays from 8:30-1:15. If you would be interested in subbing, please email pdo@crossroads-christian.org for more information.

Children's Wednesday Program

Our Wednesday afterschool program (formerly Shine &amp; Grow) will begin on September 13 with a brand new name! We will also be adding programming for all kids birth through 5th grade and a Mom’s Bible study called “Mom’s Connect.” The time will remain the same 4:30-6:00 on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Wednesday of every month.

Volunteers Needed

<br>the start of school in a couple of weeks, it is a good time to tell you about some exciting changes coming to our Wednesday after school program which will begin on September 13. It will soon be getting a NEW name and some new features so stay tuned to our social media outlets for more information! However, here are a couple of sneak peaks to get you excited! We are adding a Small Group for Moms at the same time adding programming for younger children.<br><br>To help make these changes we need some volunteers to help us grow this ministry. Whether you prefer to work directly with kids or administratively, we have a place for you to use your gifts and talents to serve families on Wednesday afternoons. You will be trained and assigned to an area that best matches your skills and that you will enjoy. We know you will be personally blessed as you serve the kids in your area.<br><br>Here are the roles we need to fill before September 13:<br>+Childcare for nursery children for moms in Moms Connect.<br>++Preschool &amp; Kindergarten Leaders<br><br>+++Elementary Small Group Leader <br>You can serve directly with 1st-5th grade kids, leading them through games and small group activities. <br>++There needs be at least two leaders per group.++

Children's Wednesday Program

Children’s Wednesday Program<br>Our Wednesday after school program (formerly Shine &amp; Grow) will begin on September 13 with a brand new name! We will also be adding programming for all kids birth through 5th grade and a Mom’s Bible study called “Mom’s Connect.” The time will remain the same 4:30-6:00 on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Wednesday of every months to provide and for how many.

Volunteers Needed

We have exciting changes coming to our Wednesday after school program which will begin on September 13. It will soon be getting a NEW name and some new features so stay tuned to our social media outlets for more information! However, here are a couple of sneak peaks to get you excited! We are adding a Small Group for Moms at the same time adding programming for younger children.<br>To help make these changes we need some volunteers to help us grow this ministry. <br>Whether you prefer to work directly with kids or administratively, we have a place for you to use your gifts and talents to serve families on Wednesday afternoons. You will be trained and assigned to an area that best matches your skills and that you will enjoy. We know you will be personally blessed as you serve the kids in your area.<br>Here are the roles we need to fill before September 13: +Childcare for nursery children for moms in Moms Connect.<br>++Preschool &amp; Kindergarten Leaders<br>+++Elementary Small Group Leader <br>You can serve directly with 1st-5th grade kids, leading them through games and small group activities. <br>++There needs be at least two leaders per group.++

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Sun. Aug. 20 | 11 a.m. | The Message<br> <br>Wed. Sept. 13 6:15-8 p.m. Fall Kick Off Event<br>Giant Foaming Criss Cross Slip and Slide Meet at the church at 6:15 p.m. at the South end of the building. Bring swimsuit or clothes you don’t mind getting wet and a towel. We will have a couple of challenges and games associated with Our the “Giant Foaming Criss Cross Slip and Slide” This event is for all 6th-12th Graders and friends. This event is to kick off our Fall Mid-week program. On this date we will explain to you what our 2017-2018 program is all about. We will have some snacks and beverages available as well. If it rains…so what…we are on a Giant Foaming Criss Cross Slip and Slide. If it is storming… then we will notify you about an alternative. Students will be available for pick up at 8 p.m.<br> <br>Catalyst Wed. Sept 20<br>We are changing the name of our Jr./Sr. High Mid-week program to Catalyst.<br>In science, a catalyst is an agent that causes or accelerates change. <br> <br>Our purpose and focus is to develop students to be a catalyst in the world around them. We aim to do this by helping students to build Commitment, Character and Community. Commitment to our Lord and his teaching<br>Character of the heart and soul revealed by decisions and actions<br>Community of believers to challenge each other to love and good deeds<br> <br>Our Theme verse will be: Romans 12:2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.<br> <br>We will also be utilizing video curriculum from the RightNowMedia.org library so that If students miss a lesson, they can follow up with it at home.<br> <br>Note: We are adjusting our start and end times this year to help students get home sooner.<br> <br>6:15 Open Gym 7:00 Lesson/Groups<br>6:45 Chat and Chew 8:00 Head Home<br> <br>Grounded Snacks Sign Ups<br>If you would like to help out with our Sunday Morning Snacks We are currently scheduling from September through December. Please contact: Jennifer Lee Jrarbuth@hotmail.com if you have any questions or signing up, or what kinds of snacks to provide and for how many.