Worship Service on December 25th and January 1st – Change of Location

On Sunday, December 25th and Sunday, January 1st our Worship Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the Grace Baptist Church facility in Woodbridge at 14242 Spriggs Road.

On December 25th we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper; we will also celebrate the baptism of Levi Bartholomew and Byron Wiggin during the Worship Service.

Please come and join us.

Crossroads Christmas Celebration – Sunday, December 18

Celebrate the Christmas Season together, bringing gifts of worship to Jesus.

Enjoy the reading of the Christmas story from the Scriptures, the presentation of instrumental and vocal music offerings, and the singing of carols.

On Sunday, December 18th at 7:00p.m. at Swans Creek Elementary School, 17700 Wayside Dr. Dumfries, VA 22026

Light refreshments will be provided afterward courtesy of Crossroads’ fellowship committee and Youth Group girls.

Crossroads Youth Event – Carols and Crafts

All youth are welcome to join us on Tuesday, December 20 for Carols and crafts at Westminster Health Center, the yellow building on the Westminster at Lake Ridge Campus, 7:00-8:00pm. We will meet at the Health Center entrance (lower level, yellow building) at 7:00pm and should be done with our visit and back at the same entrance by 8:00. Parents, please plan to arrive a little before 8:00 to pick up your teens, or join the group as we sing carols, meet the residents, and hand out ornaments.

Congregational Meeting held on Sunday, December 11, 2011

Our Annual meeting of the congregation was held on Sunday, December 11.

The 2012 budget was presented along with an update on the Natural Church Development process.

We also voted on a recommendation from the Session to grant Pastor Sampson a sabbatical from January through March of 2012.
Only communicant members were asked to vote, but everyone was welcome to attend the meeting.

Winter 2011 Christian Education Quarter

Sundays at 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
December 4, 2011 through February 26, 2012

Children (Age 2 through 6th grade)
1. Preschool (Ages 2–4). From the New Testament, students will learn about the birth and life of Jesus, God’s Son. Taught by Andrea Williams.
2. Younger Elementary (Grades K–3). Loving Jesus – Loving the promise of the Savior; meeting Him and responding to Him. Taught by Kevin and Rachael McMullen.
3. Older Elementary (Grades 4–6). Exodus to Ruth – The redemptive acts of God in dealing with His covenant people. Taught by Josh Kiihne.

Adults/Teens
1. Joshua – Lessons Learned in Taking the Promised Land. This engaging, interactive study will examine God’s work in the lives of His people as they seek to grasp what it means to live victoriously by faith. Join us as we learn valuable lessons on how to face life’s challenges and triumph by God’s help. Taught by multiple teachers.

2. Friendship Class (Special Needs). Jesus, Our Savior – Units devoted to the stories about Jesus’ life from his birth to His resurrection as told in the four gospels. Taught by a group teacher and one adult/teen mentor for each student.

Women’s Christmas Brunch – Saturday, December 10, 2011

“Oh Come Let Us Adore Him”
Our Women’s Christmas Brunch will be held on Saturday, December 10 at 10:00-12:00pm
at the home of Kimberly Haney, 17822 Oyster Bay Ct. in Dumfries.

Feel free to invite your friends and neighbors.
Please RSVP by December 3 to Peggy van Lowe at pvanlowe@aol.com

Crossroads Pie and Praise Event – Sunday, November 20

Come and join us for our Annual Pie and Praise Event on Sunday, November 20 at 6:00p.m.
It will be held at the Dumfries Boys and Girls Club, 17565 Old Stage Coach Rd. Dumfries, VA 22026.

Please bring a Pie/Dessert to share, lager families please bring two. Drinks will be provided.

If you are able to help with set-up or clean-up please contact Kimberly Haney at kkahaney@gmail.com or 703-221-4130.

Youth Group Trip to Belvedere Plantation – Saturday, October 8

The Crossroads youth group (grades 7-12) will be heading to Belvedere Plantation. Enjoy a hot dog roast, corn maze, hay ride, fun and fellowship. Please invite friends to this outreach event. The cost is $13 per person. Look for a flyer with more details.

Women’s Bible Studies

Fall Women’s Bible Studies

Worship Honoring God in All of Life

Tuesdays at 9:30a.m.
13891 Calico Lane, Manassas, VA 20112
Contact: Barbara Willsher, 703-794-9726

Tuesdays at 1:00p.m.
12059 Mason Dr. Quantico, VA 22134
Contact: Christina Bartholomew, 252-622-6300

Tuesdays at 7:00p.m.
Panera Bread on Route 234
Contact: Mary Montemayor, 703-897-1287

Sunday Schedule

Worship Service on Sunday mornings starts at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School classes for all ages start at 11 a.m. with time for fellowship in between. So, please plan to begin each Lord’s Day with corporate worship at 9:30 and stay for Sunday School as we strive to become “a church led by God to depend lovingly on His grace in worship, fellowship, service and growth as disciples of Jesus Christ.”