This weeks memory verse

Romans 16:17 King James Version (KJV)<br>Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them

Main Announcements

<b>Men’s Camp Out | Fri-Sun Sept. 29 - Oct. 01 </b><br>All men are invited to our men’s camp out event. Starts September 29th at 5 pm and ends Sunday morning October 1st. Contact Darren Martin e-mail n0mzw@yahoo.com or call 913.907.0549 for more info.<br><br><b>CCC Tailgaiter | 12: 30 p.m. | North Parking Lot SUN Sept. 10</b><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 grill stations will be available to cook your food. Please contact Ben Sander with any questions at ben@crossroads-christian.org. RSVP online.<br><br><b>Women’s Mini-Retreat Fri-Sun Sept. 15 Sept. 16 </b><br><b>Fri. 6:30 p.m. -9:30 p.m./Sat. 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.</b><br>As Christians we are not promised trouble-free lives. But what if that trouble goes on and on? What am I doing wrong? Why aren’t my prayers being answered? Why does He delay? Cost: $20 or $10 each day, a meal is provided. Must be paid in full at registration. Questions? e-mail Cyndee Lewis cyndeelewis63@gmail.com<br><br><b>Week of Service Sign Ups</b><br>A Week of Service will be held on October 1st-7th, involving <br>8 different volunteer opportunities for each day of the week. <br>We will have over 250-350 volunteer slot opportunities that <br>will allow for volunteers of all ages. The purpose of this week long service project is to rekindle a desire in our congregation to serve people through the various agencies and to love the Lord, by caring for his people.<br><i>Sign ups can be made in the foyer or online under "get connected"</i><br><br><br>

Children's Wednesday Program

Our New Wednesday Road Trip afterschool program will begin on September 13. 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>Our Wednesday after school program (Wednesday Road Trip) which will begin on September 13. Here are a couple of sneak peaks to the new program 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.

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Sun. Sep. 03 | 11 a.m <br>Series: You, Your Money, Your Lord: Never Ending Supply<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. Sign up link: http://tinyurl.com/grounded-snacks