One Heart - Scrapbooking Night

Friday, December 18, 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

Giving Tree

Giving Tree Outreach for Cabarrus County Foster Children, Children from the ARC and Families in Need from our Community

Christmas trees filled with tags are in the front lobby and the NexGen lobby. 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.

Craig Luper Update

Craig Luper was out of surgery today at 2:00pm and did just fine. The surgeon said his knee cap was in 5 pieces but said he was real pleased with what they were able to do. He's pinned and wired and ready to start the healing process. Thanks for all the prayers!

Please keep checking the RSS feed, Facebook and Twitter for updates on Craig.

One Heart - Informational Meetings - NOW CANCELLED

The bulletin for Sunday, December 6 has an announcement about the One Heart Informational Meetings however, since the printing of the bulletin, they have been cancelled for both Sunday, December 6 and Monday December 7.

Children's Choir Christmas Rehearsal

The Children's Choir will be having rehearsal Sunday, December 6, 2009.

Preschool: 3:00pm-3:30pm

K-6th grade: 3:30pm-5:00pm

If you have any questions please contact Leanna Howard at leanna@xroadschurch.us or 704-707-1154.

Kannapolis Christmas Parade - THIS SATURDAY!

The Kannapolis Christmas Parade will be this Saturday, December 5th at 4pm. This year it is being organized by the Kannapolis Intimidators with assistance from the City of Kannapolis.

The US Marine Corp will be a parade participant by way of their Toys for Tots program. We invite all parade attendees to bring a toy to give to a Marine as they make their way down the parade route. All toys collected will go to the Empty Stocking Fund, co-sponsored by the YMCA and Cooperative Christian Ministry.

For more information about the parade entrants and route, please visit:
http://christmasparade.wordpress.com/parade-route-and-line-up/

The Kannapolis Campus of Crossroads will be a participant in the parade, Come and show your support

Give Blood

The Amercian Red Cross will once again be having a blood drive on Monday, December 14, 2009. No appointment necessary. The blood drive will be from 3:00pm to 7:30 at the Concord Campus.

The Carolina Christmas Spectacular - Tickets on sale THIS SUNDAY!

Tickets will be sold at the box office window this Sunday, December 6, for The Carolina Christmas Spectacular. You may purchase your tickets only between services

Kindermusik 2010 Winter/Spring Semester Classes

Get ready to register for 2010 Winter/Spring Semester Kindermusik Classes. This semester introduces two new additional classes. ABC Music & Me for ages 4-6 and Young Child for ages 5-7, both offering beginner piano/keyboard. Detailed class information for a classes being offered will be coming soon. Registration will begin December 1, 2009. Contact Lori Carnes for more information at kindermusikwithloricarnes@windstream.net or 704.721.6080

Charge Conference on December 6, 2009

We will conduct our Charge Conference at 12:30 pm (following the 3rd service) on Sunday, December 6th in room 114. This is an annual meeting conducted by all United Methodist churches to give a report about 2009, and to vote on the budget and Church officers for 2010. This meeting is open for anyone in our church family to attend, but only members of the Administrative Council may vote.

Christmas Eve Services

There will be three services at the Concord Campus this Christmas Eve. 5:00pm, 7:00pm, and 9:00pm. Childcare is available for 2 years and younger.

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

THANK YOU!

A big thanks to everyone that participated in Operation Christmas Child. Over 400 boxes were given through Crossroads Church

Craig Luper

Craig Luper was in a car accident this morning (11/30) Here is an update on his condition: Craig’s kneecap is fractured in 3 places and his ankle is sprained. Other than that, he is doing OK. He is in pain. Lowell and Mary Ann are with Pam at CMC-NE. Please continue to pray for healing for Craig and peace for Pam.