Kids 1st! Christian Skate Night

Kids 1st Christian Skate Night
Monday, March 30th 2009
Frye's Roller Rink, Concord
6:30-8:30pm
Cost: $3.00

Life Skills for Women

The new Women's Life Skills Class will be starting Thursday, April 2 at 6:30 PM -9:30 PM. Life Skills is a 26-week course for anyone that wants to break free from the patterns of their past. This course is also great for strengthening relationships and building a stronger you. There is a fee for the class.
For questions of if you are interested in registering for the class, please contact Tammy Cozad at 704.707.1180

Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, April 4th from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Concord Campus. Lots of fun activities for kids ages 10 and under. Live music and food will be provided by the Ethiopia Missions Team. Bring the whole family and invite friends too! Don't forget your baskets!
Individual Egg Hunt Ages and Times
Ages 3 & Under 1:00 PM
Ages 4-7 1:45 PM
Ages 8-10 2:30 PM
If you would like to contribute to the Easter Egg Hunt you may do so by donating plastic eggs, candy, stickers, and other small toys. Please bring your donations to church and place them in the plastic tubs labeled "Egg Hunt Donations" If you have any question, please contact Rhonda Barber, 704.960.6158 or rhonda@xroadschurch.us

DriveFore Missions Golf Tournament

Golf Tournament to support South Africa Mission Team and SWAT (Student Worship and Arts Team) Team Registration and Sponsors Drive going on now. April 13th - Crescent Golf Club, Salisbury, NC. For more details visit www.xroadschurch.us/driveforemissions or Lee Zeigler 704.707.1162

Worship and Intercession Workshop

Attention musicians, singers, worship leaders and prayer leaders. God is looking for those that desire to encounter His love and minister to Him day and night. Join us on Saturday, March 28th 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM for training to lead Worship and Prayer sets at IHOP Concord
Training Includes:
Basics of Harp and Bowl
Worship with the Word
Worship and Intercession Practice Time
For more information contact:
Justin Shurm 704.425.4614 or Justin@benhamrealestate.com
Lisa Burchfield 704.622.7958 or burchfield@concordnc.com
IHOP Concord: 62 Union Street S., Concord, NC 28025

BBQ Lunch

Ethiopia Team is having a BBQ on May 2 from 11am-3pm at Crossroads. The cost is only $8 a plate. For more info contact Tammy Enoch at iluvtogo@msn.com

Attractions Dining Guide - Mexico Missions Fundraiser

The Mexico Mission team is selling these coupon books for $20 each through April. The book is full of "buy one get one free" offers. If you use 2 or 3 coupons, you will get your money back. These are different books than we have sold in the past. You can purchase a book in the church office, or at a table outside on April 5 or 12. Thank you for your support! For questions or more information please contact Nancy Friend at nancy@xroadschurch.us or 704.707.1150

Taste of Crossroads Luncheon - Rm 126

Come join us Sunday, March 29 from 12:30 PM-2:30 PM in room 126 for an informative luncheon with Pastor Lowell McNancy. Learn about Crossroads' history, vision, and mission. This luncheon will 'whet' your appetite for the Crossroads Connection Class and will help satisfy your craving for answers. For more information please contact Leigh Garcia at 704.707.1153 or leigh@xroadschurch.us.

"Life At The Crossroads" - Sermon Series: 'Buried Treasure'

Continuation of current sermon series: "Life At The Crossroads"- Buried Treasure.
Delivered by Senior Pastor Lowell McNaney.

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GoldRush 2009 July 6-10

GoldRush is a weeklong summer student retreat created and hosted by the Perimeter Church Student Ministry. The incredible blessing is that it is completely student-led. Perimeter’s students powerfully challenge their peers to grow in their walk with Christ through testimonies, drama, worship, small group interaction and more. The great desire is for each student to grasp the Truth and make life-changing decisions that last far beyond the excitement of the week. This retreat is open to rising 8th graders –graduating seniors and there will be separate tracks for Middle School and High School students. Each afternoon student will leave the campus for different actives including one afternoon at White Water and two at a local mission project.

Cost: $160/person (includes lodging and continental breakfast, but DOES NOT include other MEALS) Application and $50 non-refundable deposit due May 3rd, balance due June 7th.

Requirements: Students must be rising 8th-12th graders and complete the application in its entirety.

The first 30 actively participating SHOUT members to register will receive $60 scholarships to offset the cost of attending. You will be considered REGISTERED when a completed application and $50 deposit have been received. Contact Shannon Chambers 704.707.1152 or shannon@xroadschurch.us.

SpiritUs 2009 August 14-17

SpiritUs is a 3 day retreat at the end of the summer intended to Spirit fill our students as they head back to school. Students will enjoy awesome music, dynamic teaching and small group times. This year will also feature Shane Claiborne, international speaker and founder of the Potter Street Community (formerly The Simple Way). There will also be some free time in which students can enjoy the beach, canoeing, putt-putt, basketball and many other activities.

Cost: $180 (includes lodging and meals) Registration and payment due May 17th. The first 25 actively participating SHOUT members to register will receive $50 scholarships to offset the cost of attending. You will be considered REGISTERED when a completed application and $50 deposit have been received. Please contact Shannon Chambers 704.707.1152 or shannon@xroadschurch.us for more information.


Requirements: Rising 8th graders-12 grade students may attend. Please complete separate forms for each student.

Learn to Run A 5k

Have you always wanted to learn to run a 5k but didn't think you could do it? The Brazil Mission Team will be holding training classes every Tuesday and Thursday starting March 24th until May 7th at 6:30 PM in room 200 at the Concord Campus. Come ready to run. Open to all! inners to Advanced. For questions contact Todd Spears tspears2@carolina.rr.com

3rd Annual 5K Walk/Run for Brazil Mission Trip

Come and sign up for the 3rd Annual 5k Walk/Run to support the Brazil Mission Team. The Walk/Run will be held at Crossroads Concord Campus at 7:00 AM on Saturday, May 9th. Entry fee is $15.00 prior to April 20th. $10.00 for High School and Younger Students. $20.00 after April 20th up to the date of the event.

For registration forms visit our website at www.xroadschurch.us/brazil5k or contact Rodney Short at 980-521-9470.

S.W.A.T. Fundraiser

S.W.A.T. will be selling World's Finest Chocolate Bars between services on Sunday, March 29. The bars are $1.00 each with a $2.00 off coupon for Pizza Hut. The table will be located outside the kitchen.

Cooperative Christian Ministry

The Mission of Cooperative Christian Ministry is to provide immediate assistance to members of our community who are experiencing crisis in the areas of food, shelter, or finances while providing them access to resources that will empower them to move beyond crisis. To learn more please visit www.cooperativeministry.com. If you would like to volunteer call 704.786.4709 ex 13 or email jberrybiles@cooperativeministry.com If you would like to make a donation you may mail to CCM PO Box 1717 Concord, NC 28026

Eat More Chicken - TONIGHT!

Come and eat at the Afton Ridge Chick-Fil-A TONIGHT, March 24 from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM and support the South Africa Mission Team. 10% of the night's proceeds go to the South Africa Mission Trip in June. Bring your family, tell your neighbors and friends

THANK YOU!

On behalf of the American Red Cross and more importantly, the patients and families that depend on your efforts, THANK YOU. 31 people presented to donate, 9 people were first time donors! Keep checking our website for our next blood drive!

Easter Lilies

Crossroads would like to display Easter Lilies for our Easter Sunday Worship Services. We will be ordering from the Arc of Cabarrus County. Anyone desiring to place an order for Easter Lilies may place the order with the Church Office during the week or place the order directly through the Arc of Cabarrus County. Order forms may be picked up at the Church Office during the week or at the Information Center in the Lobby Area of the church building. Lilies are $8.50/piece. The Easter Lilies will be displayed during all three Easter Sunday services. Following the 11:11am service that day, the lilies may be taken home with you.

Worship and Intercession Workshop

Attention musicians, singers, worship leaders and prayer leaders. God is looking for those that desire to encounter His love and minister to Him day and night. Join us on Saturday, March 28th 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM for training to lead Worship and Prayer sets at IHOP Concord
Training Includes:
Basics of Harp and Bowl
Worship with the Word
Worship and Intercession
Practice Time
For more information contact:
Justin Shurm 704.425.4614 or Justin@benhamrealestate.com
Lisa Burchfield 704.622.7958 or burchfield@concordnc.com
IHOP Concord: 62 Union Street S., Concord, NC 28025

Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday April 4th from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Concord Campus. Lots of fun activities for kids ages 10 and under. Live music and food will be provided by the Ethiopia Missions Team. Bring the whole family and invite friends too! Don't forget your basket!
IndividualEgg Hunt Ages and Times
Ages 3 & under: 1:00 PM
Ages 4-7: 1:45 PM
Ages 8-10 2:30 PM
If you would like to contribute to the Easter Egg Hunt you may do so by donating plastic eggs, candy, stickers, and other small toys. Please bring your donations to church and place them in the plastic tubs, labeled "Egg Hunt Donations". If you have any questions, please contact Rhonda Barber, 704-960-6158 or rhonda@xroadschurch.us

crossroads communicators

CHECK OUT THE NEW CROSSROADS COMMUNICATORS BLOG!

Crossroads Communicators are writers, speakers and teachers who have joined together to develop our communication skills with the purpose of impacting the world with God’s truth. We would like to invite you to our recently launched blog at http://crossroadscommunicators.blogspot.com/ New blogs are posted each week. For more information, contact Kim Jackson at kimagine320@yahoo.com

Lifes Skills for Women

The new Women's Life Skills Class will be starting Thursday, April 2 at 6:30 PM -9:30 PM. Life Skills is a 26-week course for anyone that wants to break free from the patterns of their past. This course is also great for strengthening relationships and building a stronger you. There is a fee for the class.
For questions of if you are interested in registering for the class, please contact Tammy Cozad at 704.707.1180