Giving Tree Outreach for Cabarrus County Foster Children, Children from the ARC and Families in Need from our Community Christmas trees filled with tags will be in the front lobby and the NexGen lobby beginning Nov 22.
If you would like to bless someone, please choose a tag, purchase the suggested gift, and return it to the church by Dec 13. Please do not wrap the gifts. Put them in a bag with the tag attached and leave them in the missions area or in the NexGen lobby. Gift cards should be dropped off in the Church Office (or though the office door slot on Sundays.) We are getting the names through Cooperative Christian Ministry, the ARC of Cabarrus County and Department of Social Services.
For more information about helping with the sorting of gifts and gift distribution, please contact Nancy Friend at nancy@xroadschurch.us.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Giving Tree Outreach
Bike Ministry - Give a kid a bike for Christmas!
Do you have bikes that you no longer use? Kids grew out of them and want new ones? We have a Bike Ministry here at Crossroads. We would like to have bikes ready to give to the needy during the Christmas season. If you would like to donate a bike, contact Mike Fongemy at mike@xroadschurch or call him at 704.707.1158
Operation Christmas Child
Shoe Boxes are due Sunday, November 15, by the large wall map in the missions corner of the Concord Campus. 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
Kerr Street UMC Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Kerr Street UMC Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Nov 26 – They plan to provide 700 free meals to those in need in Concord and Cabarrus County. Their greatest need for volunteers will be between 8:00 am and noon. They need people to serve meals in the dining room and to help direct people and cars. You don’t have to work the entire duration, but even a short time here will be greatly appreciated. You can also sign up to serve in the following areas:Kerr Street UMC Community Thanksgiving Dinner
· Cooking turkeys: The turkeys have been donated, but we need individuals to cook them at home and bring them to the church. Turkeys, pans, and cooking directions will be distributed on the Sunday before Thanksgiving and we would like the cooked turkeys back to Kerr Street UMC on Wednesday.
· Donating desserts The preferred dessert is pound cake. We would like them at the church on Wednesday
· Delivering meals: We will need drivers beginning at 9:30 am to deliver meals to those who can’t come to the church. You are welcomed and encouraged to have two people (or more) for each car. You will have the time to talk and pray with the recipients of the meals. Most drivers will only need to make one or two trips with multiple deliveries that are close together. You will be given directions as well as addresses so even the “directionally-challenged” can participate.
Please contact Nancy in the Crossroads Church office and tell her how you would like to serve atnancy@xroadschurch.us or 704-707-1150 and she will pass the information on to Kerr Street UMC.
Directions to Kerr Street UMC
§ From US 29/601 turn onto McGill Ave at the stoplight at the K-Mart store in Concord
o If traveling South from Kannapolis, turn left.
o If traveling North from Charlotte, turn right.
§ Turn right at the second stoplight (at the K&M Convenience Store) onto Kerr St
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Girl's Night Out Events - College/Career Aged Women
Saturday, November 21
80's and Bowling
Let'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
Kids 1st Safety and Policy Procedures Training
Kid's 1st next Safety Policies and Procedures Training will be Sunday, November 22, in Room 202 during the 11:11am Service. All current teachers, volunteers and prospective teachers are encouraged to attend.
SHOUT - Local Outreach
SHOUT Student Ministry November Local Outreach SHOUT will volunteer at the Gateway Pregnancy Resource Center in Harrisburg on Saturday, November 14. 1:00pm-4:00pm. All students in 7th-12th grades are encouraged to participate. Please RSVP Shannon Chambers at shannon@xroadschurch.us. We will also be collecting new or used reading material for the Crisis Pregnancy Center. If you have any literature on pregnancy, parenting, and children or devotionals, please leave your donation in the box marked "Crisis Pregnancy Center" on the Welcome Desk in the NexGen Wing. We will accept these donations through the end of November.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
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.
The Carolina Christmas Spectacular
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!
Gift Wrapping in Kannapolis
The Kannapolis Campus will be wrapping up gifts at the Kannapolis Wal-Mart on Saturday, December 12 from 10-2. Volunteers are needed to wrap and donations of wrapping paper, tape, bows and name tags are needed.
If you would like to volunteer please contact Debi Vecchio at debi@xroadschurch.us with the time slot you would like to work. Donations can be dropped off at the Kannapolis Campus on Sundays and at the Concord Campus by the church office door marked Kannapolis
Crossroads Carpenters Informational Meeting
Crossroads Carpenters Informational Meeting
A brief informational meeting will be held Sunday, November 22nd in Room 114 following 3rd service to present the vision for Crossroads Carpenters, a ministry to help meet basic construction needs for those in the community. Anyone interested in learning more or participating in this outreach is encouraged to attend. Questions may be directed to the new Ministry Coordinator, Daren Brauer at daren.brauer@gmail.com
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
'Identity Crisis' Sermon Series: "Power Failure"
'Identity Crisis' Sermon Series: "Power Failure". Delivered by Senior Pastor Lowell McNaney.
Click sermon to listen.
Kid's First Teacher Gathering
ids 1st Teacher Gathering, November 15, Nex Gen Auditorium. This will be a lunch right after third service for all current teachers and those that are interested in serving followed by a meeting. . . not long! Please r.s.v.p. for you and your families tomichael@xroadschurch.us or shannon@xroadschurch.us. You may also call 704-707-1152.
Empty Stocking Fund Zumba-thon Fundraiser
The Kannapolis YMCA will be having a special 2 hour Zumba-thon open to the public. Saturday, December 5, 9:00am-11:00am. Cost is $5.00 and all proceeds will be going to the Empty Stocking Fund. There will be free giveaways and snacks! For more information contact Renee Hogan at 704.939.9622 or rhogan@cannonymca.org
Monday, November 9, 2009
One Heart - Scrapbooking Night
Friday, November 20, 6:00pm-Midnight
Community Life Night
Wednesday 6:00pm. 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 websitewww.xroadschurch.us
Home Instead Senior Care Event & Open House
Friday, November 20, 1:00pm-3:00pm and 4:00pm-7:00pm
