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 Southern 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!

Dinner Theater Dates

Friday, December 4, Saturday, December 5, Friday, December 11, Saturday, December 12. Doors open at 6:00pm. Show starts at 6:30pm

Show only

Sunday, December 13. Doors open at 6:00pm. Show starts at 7:00pm

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 it OUT Newsletter

If you are interested in receiving the SHOUT it OUT newsletter for SHOUT ministry or you have something to submit for the newsletter, please send it to sheri@xroadschurch.us

One Heart - Informational Meeting

One Heart Women's Ministry Informational meeting on Sunday December 6 at 12:30pm in room 200 at the Concord Campus and for those of you that are unable to come on Sunday afternoon we have scheduled another for Monday December 7 at 7:00pm in room 200 at the Concord Campus. Come hear about the exciting new things happening in 2010

The Giving Tree Outreach

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.

Studio 56 Events

Studio 56 Calendar of Events
2009-10 School Year
Nov. 22: The Gathering/Collection of baby bottles
NexGen Aud
5-7pm

Dec. 16: The Giving Tree Christmas Party
NexGen Aud
6-8pm

Jan. 9: Crisis Assistance Ministry Outreach, Charlotte NC
Children will help sort clothing donations to the needy
9am-1pm

Jan. 24: The Gathering
NexGen Aud
5-7pm

Feb. 20: Skating OR Bowling
9am-1pm

Feb. 28: The Gathering
NexGen Aud
5-7pm

March 13: Service Project (Construct Crosses/Stop Hunger Now)
Crossroads Concord Campus
9am-1pm

March 28: The Gathering
NexGen Aud
5-7pm

April 16: Purity Lock-in
NexGen Aud/ NexGen Classrooms
Friday 6pm-Saturday 4pm

April 25: The Gathering
NexGen Aud
5-7pm

May 23: The Gathering
NexGen Aud
5-7pm

June 19: Family Picnic OR Whitewater Park
Off-site event (either Frank Liske or National White Water Center)
All day

One Heart - Scrapbooking Night

Friday, November 20, 6:00pm-Midnight

Concord Campus, Room 200

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 708.807.0230 or joli_lewis@carolina.rr.com

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

Concord Christmas Parade - This Saturday

We are looking for children to represent Crossroads Church in the Christmas Parade this Saturday, November 21. Children 3 and under will have be accompanied by an adult. If you are interested contact Leanna Howard at leanna@xroadschurch.us

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

6ht annual Walk Thru Bethlehem

The 6th annual Walk Thru Bethlehem is coming on two weekends: Fridays, Dec 4 and 11 6:00pm-9:00pm and Saturdays, Dec. 5th and 12th 2-9 PM. More daytime hours have been added to accommodate families and those who don’t like to go out at night. We expect over 200 actors and 4000 visitors this year!
Camp Wesley will again host the Walk at their central location on Deal Rd (extension of Linwood Rd) between Mooresville & Kannapolis.
The community is invited to the lively, interactive, biblical-era marketplace with crafts, food and music. Travel back in time to register for the census and then be led by shepherds in search of the newborn Messiah! If you haven’t ever seen it, this is the year.
Save the date to come and invite your friends!

Our partner churches this year are; Central UMC, First Presbyterian, Lake Norman Fellowship, St Therese Catholic, St. Luke Orthodox, Triplett UMC, Beulah Heights Wesleyan, Unity UMC and Camp Wesley and associated churches.


For more information, or if you or your church want to help, contact Carol Welch 704-763-4700,

carol@WalkThruBethlehem.org. See www.walkthrubetehlehem.org <http://www.walkthrubetehlehem.org/>

Volunteers needed for the Carolina Christmas Spectacular

Would you like to help with the Carolina Christmas Spectacular but don't know how to get involved? We are still looking for wait staff and kitchen team members. If you are interested in either of these areas, please email Sheri Cole at sheri@xroadschurch.us. Please indicate which area you are interested in and what dates you are available to assist. If you have any questions, please call Leanna at 704.707.1154.

Sermon Series, "Identity Crisis": 'Thy Kingdom Come'

Sermon Series, "Identity Crisis": 'Thy Kingdom Come'. Delivered by Kids 1st Director Jennifer McNaney.

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Devotions & Donuts

Come join us for Devotions & Donuts
each Sunday morning during 3rd service
in Katie's Cafe. Open to students in 7th-12th grade.

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 November 22, January 24, February 28, March 28, April 25, May 23