The Carolina Christmas Spectacular

Get your tickets for this year's Christmas Carolina Spectacular! You can go on-line at thespectacular.org or stop by the Church office Monday - Friday from 9:00am-4:00pm

Sneak "behind the scenes" preview of this year's show! This year's Christmas Spectacular will include scenes and styles of music that have never before been included in any of the shows in years past. From disco to rap, to South...ern Rock...all done in a Christmas setting! This year's show is truly one that will push the edges and entertain fans of all ages and backgrounds!

Operation Christmas Child

Shoe Boxes will be available for pickup Sunday, October 25 at the Concord Campus in the Missions Corner by the large wall map and in the children's area in the NexGen Wing. Boxes are available at the Kannapolis Campus as well. Deadline to return filled shoe boxes to Crossroads Church is Sunday, November 15. If you have questions contact Tammy Enoch at 704.782.0474 or email her at iluvtogo@msn.com.

For more information on this project visit samaritanspurse.org

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Wayne and Sandra Roach on the birth of a son, Wesley Edward Roach, born on Oct 21, weighing 6 lbs, 14 oz and 19 1/2" long. Sandra developed toxemia so she had a c-section. Please pray for her healing.

Volunteer Help for The Salvation Army

Would you like to spend some time at the Salvation Army kettle to help them raise funds for families in need? Crossroads has been asked to provide volunteers for a day at the Concord Mills Mall near the Salvation Army Angel Tree sometime between Nov 20 and Dec 24. It is inside the mall and you do not actually ring the bell – you just stand at the kettle. Please email Nancy Friend at nancy@xroadschurch.us or call 704-707-1150 with the time of day that works best for you. We will choose the day and set the schedule up in 1 or 2 hour shifts based on the interest. Donations provide Christmas dinners, clothing, and toys for families in need, in keeping with the spirit of the season. Donations also provide financial assistance for basic necessities for seniors and the homeless.

Moving Sale This Saturday At The Zickmund's

Chris and Robyn Zickmund will be hosting a moving sale THIS Saturday as part of their preparation to move to Belgium where they will be serving as full-time missionaries. Please stop by to show them your support! 7am - 12pm.
Address: 322 Valley Brook Lane SE, Concord, NC 28025
zickmundsbe@hotmail.com
www.zickmundsinbelgium.blogspot.com <http://www.zickmundsinbelgium.blogspot.com>

Studio 56 - The Gathering

Come for a great time of food, fun, live music, games and fellowship. Starting at 5:00pm-7:00pm in the NexGen Wing. Doors open at 5:00pm For more info contact Shannon Chambers
Dates for The Gathering are October 25, November 22, January 24, February 28, March 28, April 25, May 23

Girl's Night Out - Upcoming Events

Saturday, November 21

80's and BowlingLet's go back to the 80's and go bowling! - Girls, dress up in your best 80's outfit and meet us for a nite of bowling. We'll meet at Dave and Buster's at Concord Mills at 8:00pm. Cost to be determined.

Saturday, December 19

Dresses and Dessert Let's all go on a holiday date to the Cheesecake Factory for dessert! Doll yourself up in a nice dress or outfit and meet us there (Southpark Mall) or at Tiffany's house - whichever is closer. Meet at Tiffany's around 6:30pm or at the restaurant by 7pm. Email Tiffany for directions if needed.

Saturday, January 16

Hot cocoa and coziness.We'll opt for a nite in and watch a good flick on the tube with our hot cocoa and popcorn! Sounds good to me! Just bring yourself...and come in your comfy clothes if you'd like :o) Location: Tiffany's

For more information contact Tiffany at tiffany358@aol.com

Community Outreach Opportunity

Kerr Street United Methodist Church will hold their first annual Community Thanksgiving Day meal free of charge to anyone who needs a meal. They expect to serve over 700 meals. Meals on Wheels does not run on Thanksgiving Day and many families are in need of food. You are invited to participate in this outreach by preparing and serving meals or by donating food – especially desserts. Drivers are needed to deliver the meals to shut-ins and to others who cannot get to the church. Most of the work will be completed by noon on Thanksgiving Day, so volunteers will still have time to have a Thanksgiving meal with their families. This is a rewarding ministry that the whole family can participate in. If you would like to participate in some way, please contact Nancy Friend at nancy@xroadschurch.us or 704-707-1150 and sign up to help.

Sermon Series, 'Identity Crisis' : "The Man Called Jesus"

Sermon Series, 'Identity Crisis' : "The Man Called Jesus". Delivered by Exec. Pastor Craig Luper.

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One Heart Scrapbooking Night

The scrapbooking will start at 6:00pm until midnight in room 200 at the Concord Campus. Cost is $5.00 for the pizza and drinks. Stay as long as you can, bring whatever you are working on, and come out for a good time. RSVP to Joli Lewis at 704.807.0230 or joli_lewis@carolina.rr.com

AutumnFest 2009

Please donate a bag (or two) of candy for this years AutumnFest held on October 31. Containers will be placed in the hallway by the pre-school/nursery and in the NextGen Wing welcome desk area. Bake items are needed for the cake walk and can be dropped off the day of the event. For more information or questions contact Leanna Howard at leanna@xroadschurch.us

Thrive! Financial Foundation Workshop

We are just a few days away from conducting our THRIVE! Financial Foundation workshop at the West Cabarrus YMCA. A number of folks have been holding off, but it's time to make a decision about getting your finances in order so you are no longer have to be slave to a creditor or a job. Registration will close by Tuesday night, so please pass this information on and get registered so we can print out the workbooks and CD's. Also, be aware that a percentage of your registration will go to the YMCA to assist them with their programs, so you're supporting a good cause and helping yourself at the same time!

Seventy percent of Americans live paycheck to paycheck with creditors at their heels and nothing but dreams in their savings accounts. What’s even more sobering, however, is that a good portion of the remaining 30 percent is on its way to a bleak future and doesn’t even know it.

This 5 week life learning series includes:

The Simple Way to Manage Your Money … and Create Financial Harmony in Your Marriage

Spending Plan (Budget): Making It Work in One Hour a Month

How to Keep 3-6 Months’ Living Expenses in the Bank … FOREVER!

Not Debt Reduction … Total Debt Elimination!

Pay Off Your Vehicles … and NEVER Have Payments Again!

Credit: Protect Your Identity, Handle Creditors on Your Terms, Effective Debt Negotiation

Bankruptcy … And Why It’s Not a Good Option

Insurance Strategies

Transform Your Life … Beginning Now!

Workbook and CD With Tools to Help You Develop and Implement Your Plan

The cost is only $57 per family unit!

Contact Mark Burch to register at coach@markburchcoaching.com

I look forward to seeing you there.

Blessings,

Mark Burch