Summer Schedule Starts June 6

Our new Summer Schedule starts on June 6, the Worship Service will be held at 10:30a.m. We will switch back to normal 9:30a.m. Worship Service on Sunday, September 12.

Care Groups – Fall 2020

Care Groups meet in homes for prayer, fellowship and further study. It is a great place to grow and get to know others in the church, becoming connected. All care groups have standing open invitations to everyone. If you want more information on Care Groups, contact the Church Office at (703) 794-9431.

Care Groups ~ Fall 2020

Each week these small groups will gather in homes for prayer and fellowship. Please call the care group leader for more information.

 

Dumfries/Woodbridge Area – Sundays at 5:00 p.m.

Begins with a meal

Leader: Josh Kiihne

Hostess: Sarah Kiihne (301-717-4332)

18205 Jillian Lane, Triangle, VA 22172

 

At the Church – Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

Begins with a meal

Leaders: Colin Dunn and Aaron Root

Hostess:  Maria Dunn (571-213-4171)

15557 Cardinal Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22193

Fall Sunday School – Starts Sunday, September 13th

FALL 2020 SUNDAY SCHOOL for Adults and Children

Dear church family,

Faced with the restrictions that we are now experiencing the Session has decided to take a different approach to Fall Sunday School beginning on September 13th. We wish to bring unity in our congregation in the doctrines that we believe. So, we have chosen to ask everyone, children and adults, to study the Westminster Shorter Catechism at home. So, please purchase at Amazon books the book, The Westminster Shorter Catechism for Study Classes written by G.I. Williamson for $8.95. Each chapter contains a short explanation to the question and answer for each week and has questions to be answered at the end of each chapter. Attached is a syllabus for everyone to use. We are asking the parents to teach their children at home. We believe that this will be a very rewarding exercise for all adults and children. Singles may want to study together. We encourage you to choose a regular time each Sunday for this exercise. It is designed, so that you should finish in an hour or less. We also encourage further discussion of the doctrines, when we meet with each other in various settings. If you have any questions, please ask a member of the Session for the answer.

On behalf of the Session,

Pastor Brian

New Sermon Series on Philippians

Pastor Brian will be starting a new Sermon Series on Philippians on Sunday, June 14.
Philippians is a joyful letter, which is something the church needs to hear right now. Paul was writing from prison, yet joy wells up from his heart throughout this letter. We will learn the secret of Paul’s joy as we plumb the depths of his mind and thinking. We will learn how to have our own joy in the midst of our suffering. Paul’s focus was on Jesus Christ and a deep desire to know Him better. Paul wanted to think like Jesus thought and to love like Jesus loved. Our goal will be the same. The desires of our minds and hearts should be to be like Jesus’ mind and heart. May the Lord graciously prepare our minds and hearts through the power of the Holy Spirit to receive this letter with joy and be filled with Jesus’ joy.

Christian Education Classes Start on September 8

Christian Education Classes – Fall 2019

Sundays from 11:15 – 12:15

September 8 through November 24

Nursery (Through age 2): Children in the nursery will learn who Jesus is, that he is alive, and how to trust God. Taught by MJ Stodghill and friends.

Preschool (Age 3–Kindergarten): Beginning Kids’ Quest Catechism Club. Using accounts from the Bible of God’s work in the world to help the children memorize answers to the questions of the First Catechism. Taught by Sam Kolli and friends.

Younger Elementary (Grades 1–4): Kids’ Quest Catechism Club. Using accounts from the Bible of God’s work in the world to help the children memorize answers to the questions of the First Catechism. Taught by Mike Santivasci and friends.

Older Elementary (Grades 5–8): What’s Up: help preteens and young teens understand why the gospel really is good news. Taught by Dawn Assadourian.

Youth Group (Grades 9-12): Worshipping God: This study will help your students become thoughtful, active participants in the worshiping community. Taught by Josh Kiihne and Matthew Root.

Friendship Class (Special Needs Education)

God, our Father (Old Testament): Seven units that tell the story of God’s creation, God’s covenant relationship with his people, and God’s promise to send a Savior. Taught by Peggy Van Lowe and one adult/teen mentor for each student.

 Adult Education

How People Change: This course helps people to understand the underlying motivations for their actions and gives them specific, practical help in changing long-standing patterns of behavior, so they grow in love for God and others. Taught by Jim & Linda Neice

 Exploring Crossroads: A review of the basics of the Christian faith and an introduction to Crossroads. Taught by Pastor Sampson.

GARP Events Happening July 20-22, 2019

GARP (German-American-Russian Partnership) is happening beginning this week!  The whole Crossroads Church family can participate in three days of events.

SATURDAY, July 20, will be a one day Vacation Bible School at the church from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a concluding program.  Lunch will be provided for all children in VBS and for all the volunteers.   Just prior to the program, a dinner will be provided for the participating VBS children, for their families that turn out to watch the program, and for the volunteers and workers that helped make the VBS experience possible.  So sign-up your children and grandchildren and encourage the children of your neighborhood to come.  Meet our Russian and German guests as they help us to carry out the VBS curriculum.  Please email Sarah Kiihne if you want to sign up children for VBS and/or if you want to serve as a volunteer worker.  Her email is LookinToTheCross@hotmail.com.
SUNDAY, July 21, will be a great day with worship at church at 10:30 a.m.  During the service we will hear words of greeting from the Russians and the Germans.  Both groups will share their musical skills with us.
We will also enjoy our annual picnic at Leesylvania State park from 4:00 p.m. to dusk at Picnic Shelter #4 – Lee’s Landing (Hexagonal Shelter).  Entrance to the park is $10 per car, so car pool if you can.  Each family should bring a side dish OR salad AND a dessert that will serve 12 people.  The church will provide two different meat choices as well as lemonade and water.  A special Fife and Drum Corps will perform for our enjoyment.  Bring picnic-type games, lawn chairs, and picnic blankets.  This will be a great opportunity to get to know our Russian and German guests. (On a side note if you shop at REI this week then you will receive a free one time entry into any VA State Park, which you could use on Saturday for the Church Picnic).
MONDAY, July 22, is our GARP work project day.  Join our 18 Christian brothers and sisters from Russia and Germany as we work together at Leesylvania State Park, we will be doing a beach clean up project from 9:00 a.m. to about 3:00 p.m. Please meet at the Visitors Center at 9:00 a.m. As you enter the park let them know you are there to volunteer, Ahmed and Diana are the park volunteer coordinators, you do not have to pay to park. Our Monday work project has changed! Here are the new details. Lunch will be provided at the work site, and there will be a dinner at the church at 6:30 p.m. for all of those who worked on our teams in the park.  Please email Andrew Detwiler if you are able to participate and if you have questions.  His email is anddet@gmail.com.
We hope to see the whole church participate in the above GARP events!

Christian Education Classes – Spring 2019

Christian Education – Spring 2019

Sundays from 11:15 – 12:15

April 7 through June 23

 

Nursery: Children in the nursery will learn who Jesus is, that he is alive, and how to trust God. Taught by Heidi Wethered and friends.

Younger Elementary (Grades K–3): Being God’s servant. Using stories from the Old and New Testament, children will study the lives of Bible men and women who served God faithfully. Taught by Daniel Root and Marcus Huggins.

Older Elementary (Grades 4–8): 1 Corinthians to Philemon: preteens and young teens will study the growth of the early church and the doctrines of our faith. Taught by Missy Detwiler.

Youth Group (Grades 9-12): An overview of the Book of Revelation. Taught by Josh Kiihne.

Friendship Class (Special Needs Education)

Choose Courage: Following God is not for the faint of heart! In this study, we will discover what it meant for Joshua and Caleb to follow God’s command to “be strong and courageous.” We will also explore what it might mean for us to choose courage as we choose to follow God’s lead. Taught by Peggy Van Lowe and one adult/teen mentor for each student.

 Adult Education

God’s Design for Sexuality in a Changing Culture (ends 5/12): Helping churches think and talk through the orthodox, historical, and scriptural views on sex, sexuality, and gender in light of the impact of our secular culture’s viewpoints. Taught by the Elders

 

Christian Education Classes – Fall 2018

Christian Education – Fall 2018

Nursery: Children in the nursery will learn who Jesus is, that he is alive, and how to trust God. Taught by Heidi Wethered and friends.

Preschool – Grade 1: Preschoolers will learn who Jesus is, that he is alive, and how to trust God.

Younger Elementary (Grades 2–4): By studying prophets and kings from the Old Testament, we will explore their lives and learn what it means to obey God. Taught by John Stolnis.

Older Elementary (Grades 5–8): Matthew to John: preteens and young teens will study all four Gospels in a way they never have before. Taught by Andrew and Missy Detwiler.

Youth Group (Grades 9-12): What is the church? Why are there problems in the church? Do students need the church? Do any of us? Believers often think that the only thing that matters is a one-on-one relationship with God, alone and in private. But what does God think? Taught by Josh Kiihne.

Friendship Class (Special Needs Education)

Pray.!?: Looking for a fresh perspective, new tools, and inspiration for your conversations with God? This unit on prayer will invite you into new ways and reasons to “pray continually.” Taught by Peggy Van Lowe and one adult/teen mentor for each student.

 Adult Education

 The Pursuit of Our Co-Mission: Explore the decisive moments in the church which can better inform our decisions today. Examine the ups and downs of the church in carrying out The Great Commission. Taught by Chuck Assadourian

Christian Education Classes Start April 8

Our new Christian Education Classes start this Sunday!

Christian Education – Spring 2018

Sundays from 11:15 – 12:15

April 8 through May 27

 

Nursery: Children in the nursery will learn who Jesus is, that he is alive, and how to trust God. Taught by multiple teachers.

Preschool (Ages 3–5): Preschoolers will learn who Jesus is, that he is alive, and how to trust God.

Younger Elementary (Grades 1–3): Younger elementary will learn who Jesus is, that he is alive, and how to trust God. Taught by John Stolnis.

Older Elementary (Grades 4–6): Older elementary will study Old Testament books of 1 Samuel to Esther. Taught by Amy Stolnis.

Youth Group (Grades 7-12): What is the church? Why are there problems in the church? Do students need the church? Do any of us? Believers often think that the only thing that matters is a one-on-one relationship with God, alone and in private. But what does God think? Taught by Chuck Assadourian.

Friendship Class (Special Needs Education)

Pray.!?: Looking for a fresh perspective, new tools, and inspiration for your conversations with God? This unit on prayer will invite you into new ways and reasons to “pray continually.” Taught by Peggy Van Lowe and one adult/teen mentor for each student.

 Adult Education

 Apologetics: So what is Christian apologetics? While evangelism explains the truth of the Gospel in who Jesus is, what sin is, and how to be saved from eternal death, apologetics defends the truthfulness and reliability of those claims, and provides a critique against false claims. Christian apologetics is defensive, defending the truthfulness and reliability of Scripture, and offensive, attacking false teaching and unbiblical worldviews.

Christian Education Classes Start January 14

Christian Education – Winter 2017-18

Sundays from 11:15 – 12:15

January 14 through March 24

Nursery: Children in the nursery will learn that the Bible is true and Jesus loves us. Taught by multiple teachers.

Preschool (Ages 3–5): Preschoolers will learn that the Bible is true and Jesus loves us. Taught by Kristi and Fritz Thornton.

Younger Elementary (Grades 1–3): Younger elementary will learn that the Bible is true and Jesus loves us. Taught by Amy and John Stolnis.

Older Elementary (Grades 4–6): Older elementary will study Old Testament books of the Law and History—Exodus to Ruth. Taught by TBD.

Youth Group (Grades 7-12): Explore personality, gifts, and callings with the goal to more fully appreciate how to integrate into the church body, serve the church and community, and advance God’s spiritual kingdom. Taught by Chuck Assadourian.

Friendship Class (Special Needs Education)

Living with Pain: This series helps us examine those more difficult times, and offers comfort and hope through biblical perspectives. Each day may bring new challenges, but sharing life’s burdens as a group and finding hope in God’s word is what Living with Pain is all about. Taught by Peggy Van Lowe and one adult/teen mentor for each student.

 Adult Education

 Praying with Paul: Walk through the Epistles to see what Paul taught in his “school of prayer” – the priorities of prayer, a God-centered framework for prayer, and practices for a more meaningful and dynamic prayer life – through a short video presentation and discussion. Taught by the Elders.