Connections Fair - THIS SUNDAY!

Sunday, August 30
9am-1pm

NexGen Auditorium - Concord Campus

Come see the opportunities to serve or be served at the Connections Fair.

See the different ministries Crossroads has to offer.

Benefit for Taylor Blackwell

Gilwood Presbyterian Church
Fellowship Golf Tournament

For the Benefit of Taylor Blackwell

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2009
Entry Deadline: Sunday, September 27, 2009
Location: Cabarrus Country Club
Time: 1:00 P.M. shotgun start
Cost: $75.00 per player
Make checks payable to Gilwood Presbyterian Church with the notation “Golf for Taylor” ($25 is tax deductible)

Format: 4 Person Captain’s Choice Scramble. Specific rules will be given prior to tee off.

Prizes: Best Team Score, Closest to Pin, Most Accurate Drive, door prizes

Contact Bryan Strickland (704-784-9268) or Bob Shivadecker (704-905-7560) to enter.

You may enter as an individual player or as part of a complete team. Incomplete teams and individual players will be paired with other players to form 4-person teams..

Cooperatve Christian Ministry

Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me ." Jesus Matthew 25:40

You can make a difference. Admission is free! Bring Canned Food Items to these musical presentations and to the County Fair and help fill CCM's Food Pantries!

Outdoor Concert Presented by Piedmont Prime Time Community Band Sunday, August 23rd at 7:00 p.m. on the lawn in front of Trinity United Methodist Church 416 E. First Street, Kannapolis across the street from A.L. Brown High School. The free concert will include marches, jazz, show tunes, and rock and roll. Please bring a chair or blanket to sit on and the area is handicap accessible. In the event of rain the concert will take place in the church sanctuary.

Community Impact Productions Presents A Nation Under God A Tribute to 9-11 Commemorative Musical and Dramatic Presentation Friday, September 11th at 7:30 p.m. Concord Christian Church Hwy 73, Concord NC

Free Admission to the Cabarrus County FairSunday, September 13th 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 4 canned food items per adult 2 canned food items per child.

Gentiva Home Health will be collecting food for CCM at various health care facilities throughout the county, now through September 18th.

And, as always, food donations may be dropped off at CCM Crisis Center 246 Country Club Dr., Concord Mon., Tue., Thu., Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Wed. 9:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

Helping Hands Food Pantry Bethel Baptist Church 1209 Opal St., Kannapolis Mon. & Thu. 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Blackwelder Park Food Pantry Blackwelder Park Baptist Church 2204 Summit Ave., Kannapolis Wed. & Thu. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Kannapolis Food Pantry West Point Baptist Church 1100 Pine St., Kannapolis Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Cupboard of Love Food Pantry Westford United Methodist Church 273 Hwy 49 South, Concord Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Thank You for making a difference!

One Heart Traveling Angels

FABRIC DONATIONS and large pull-type bows are needed for a Traveling Angels Ministry project at Morningside Assisted Living.

We will be making fabric Christmas wreaths with the residents in November. Each wreath requires 2 1/2 yards of fabric, but remnants of 1/2 yard and larger are fine.

The fabrics and bows should be in Christmas colors or Christmas prints.

Please leave donations in box labeled Traveling Angels in the Missions corner at Crossroads Church.

Please bring the fabric Donations by Sunday November 8th.


For more information about Traveling Angels or to get involved, Contact Geri Maxwell at gmaxwell@ctc.net

It's not too late to register for Fall Semester Classes! Fifteen 45-minute classes held August 31 - December 16, 2009 for ages Birth to 3-years-old with both morning and night classes available. Pick up your Registration Packet at the NexGen Welcome desk or contact Lori Carnes for more information at 704.721.6080 or kindermusikwithloricarnes@windstream.net.

Lori will have a table at the Connection's Fair Sunday, August 30! Come and meet Lori and ask questions about this wonderful class for your children!

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Each week takes 85 individuals to make our Children's Ministries at Crossroads Church successful. Be a part of investing in the future generation! For volunteer opportunities pick up a flier at the NexGen Welcome Desk. For more information or questions contact Leanna Howard at leanna@xroadschurch.us

Sew and Sow Ministry

Sat. Aug. 29th- 8 am to 2pm The Sew and Sow ministry will work together making diapers, children's blankets and other projects that will benefit many in need. They will be cutting out, sewing and serging diapers for orphanages and also making children's blankets. You do not need to know how to sew to help with this ministry.

Please contact Julia Roskamp at juliamarie55@gmail.com or 704-519-9637 for more details or if you would like to participate.

Donations: This ministry is in need of old towels, washcloths and flannel materials or blankets. Items may be left in the Missions Corner marked Sew and Sow.

Community Life Night

Starting Wednesday, September 23, 6pm
A night of food, fellowship, and God's Word. The evening will begin with an inexpensive meal ($10/family, $5/individuals), followed by teaching and small groups as well as programs for children and youth. There is something for everyone of every age and season of life. Contact Leigh Garcia for more information or questions or visit our website xroadschurch.us

Parent Informational Meeting Location Change

There will be a Parent Meeting on August 30 to discuss the upcoming school year and provide parent information and answer any questions.
Studio 56 3:00pm
Shout. 3:30pm
SWAT 4:00pm
All the meetings will be held in the MAIN WORSHIP CENTER. For questions contact Leanna Howard at leanna@xroadschurch.us

Praise Choir - August 27 6:30pm

Praise Choir starting back up August 27th at 6:30pm in room 114.

We are excited about what God Has in store for us this year.

Come and join us on Thursdays and bring a friend or two.

New Life Skills Classes for Women and Men

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.

The Women's class will start Thursday, September 10 at 6:30pm in room 116. Contact Sherylle 704.425.6869 to register or for questions.

The Men's class will start Thursday, October 15 at 6:30 pm in room 120. Contact Jason at 704.490.7873

For more information about Life Skills visit their website at lifeskillsintl.org

CiCi's Pizza Night

Friday Night August 28th 6:30pm
Come to Cici's for a time of fellowship
Located in the Clover Leaf Plaza

Guest Speaker: Mark Appleyard : 'In The Blessing Zone'

Special Guest speaker Mark Appleyard and his wife, Julie joined us this past Sunday. Mark is the Senior Pastor of Village Church in Melbourne, Australia.
His message is entitled, 'In The Blessing Zone'.
Click sermon to listen.

Kannapolis Anniversary Celebration

September 20, 10:30am

Village Park, Kannapolis

Bring your family and frineds, lawn chairs and blankets to celebrate our 2nd year at the Kannapolis Y. Pizza will be provided after the service. Please bring a dessert to share.

For more information contact Mike at 704.704.1158

Connections Fair

Sunday, August 30

9am-1pm

NexGen Auditorium

Come see the opportunities to serve or be served at the Connections Fair. See the different ministries Crossroads has to offer

Studio 56, SHOUT & SWAT Parent Informational Meeting

There will be a Parent Meeting on August 30 to discuss the upcoming school year and provide parent information and answer any questions.

Studio 56 3:00pm
Shout. 3:30pm
SWAT 4:00pm

All the meetings will be held in the NexGen Auditorium
For questions contact Leanna Howard at leanna@xroadschurch.us