14th Day Ladies Event – Sunday, July 14th

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Ladies of Crossroads come and join us for our monthly get-together on Sunday, July 14th at 6:00p.m.

We will meet at Ruby Tuesday’s on Route 1 in Dumfries.

Heartfelt Worship

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What does it mean to worship? Heartfelt worship…

Conclusion

Worship is an intelligent response to God: a response of praise, reverence, and obedience which stems from an understanding of who God is and who we are. God’s great goodness and our great need should cause us to respond to Him in heartfelt worship.

Some years ago, before computers, the Reuben Donnelly Company, handled magazine subscriptions for a number of publications. They had a machine that sent out the notices to people whose subscriptions had expired. One day the machine broke and a rancher in Powder Bluff, Colorado, received 9,734 notices that his subscription to National Geographic had expired. He drove the ten miles to the post office, sent his money and wrote, “Send me the magazine! I give up!”

God has flooded your life with far more than 9,734 notices of His love and blessing. He wants you to respond by giving up your self-seeking, stubborn ways and by giving in to His great goodness toward you in Christ. He wants you to be filled with heartfelt worship every day as you think about God’s great goodness and your great need.

Discussion Questions
1. How can a person who has been through terrible tragedy believe in the goodness of God?
2. How does the teaching that “we need to see ourselves as worthy people” undercut basic biblical truth?
3. How can a person who doesn’t feel like praising God do it from the heart?
4. How would you answer a Christian who claims that Psalm 103:3 promises physical healing to every Christian?

Crossroads​’ Summer Bible Reading Plans

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Dear Crossroads,
Summer is here and life is about to get busier than you know! It is most important that we remain in Scripture and embrace it. As God’s word, His revelation is for us to not only know His will but to also grow in our relationship with Him and others. I have attached a number of New Testament (or broad overview of both testaments) summer readings that are about 60 days long. Each have a unique path through Scripture depending on how you would like to challenge yourself and grow in God’s word.
1. New Testament reading
2. Chronological overview of the Bible (key passages)
3. General overview of the Bible (key passages)
4. Walking with Jesus (30 days)
Each are unique, depending on your interest and desire. I encourage all of us, children and adults, to make sure we take time out of our day to day routine to be in God’s word.

Thank you and God bless!

– Will Hailstone

Christian Education Classes – Summer 2013

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Our Christian Education Summer Classes (June 2- August 25)

Every Sunday from 11:00am – 12:00 noon

Preschool (Ages 2–4) Preschoolers learn that God keeps his promises. Taught by Mike & Melissa McClendon

Younger Elementary (Grades K–3) Children encounter Jesus through his powerful signs and wonders. Taught by Robert Mourad

Older Elementary (Grades 4–6) Pre-teens see the Bible as one story – God’s story of salvation through Christ. Taught by Rose Dunn

Middle and High School (Grades 7-12). Knowing the God Who Is – a journey through Scripture to discover the truth about who our God is and how to relate with him. Taught by Kevin McMullen and Chuck Assadourian.

Friendship Class (Special Needs Education)

Help your friends understand that God cares about how they feel. This life-application course helps friends talk to God about their feelings and work through them in a positive way. Includes tips for using the material with lower-functioning adults. We will also cover other topics about our relationship to God. Taught by Peggy Van Lowe and one adult/teen mentor for each student.

  

Adult Education

Exploring the New Testament II – Join us for the last quarter of our year-long exploration of the Scriptures. The goal is to enable us to better grasp each book and its relationship to the larger whole of the Bible. We will focus on many of the Apostle Paul’s letters, James, 1-2 Peter, 1-3 John, Jude and Revelation. Taught by Tim Carroll

14th Day Ladies – Tuesday, May 14, 2013

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Ladies of Crossroads will meet at Nancy’s house 13531 Pleasant Colony Dr. on Tuesday, May 14th from 10:00am – 12:00 noon.

The topic is: “Taking Root in Your Pot”

Information: During this month’s ‘Fellowship-with-a-Focus’ we will discuss both plant & spiritual growth as we create a beautiful potted plant to take home with us! All flowers and dirt will be provided. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn gardening from our own Master-gardener (Nancy)!
Please bring along a 8-10 inch pot of your choice – green thumbs are not required.

Bible verse: “..And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ. (Ephesians 3:17b-18)

Crossroads 14th Day Ladies Event

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What puts a smile on your face? Maybe pizza & ice cream ? If that is true, please join the 14th Day Ladies from 6:30-8:00 pm, on Thursday, March 14th for dinner and ice cream at Vinny’s Italian Grill & Pizzeria (397 Garrisonville Rd., Stafford) followed by ice cream at Baskin Robbins (305 Garrisonville Rd.).

We will enjoy food, fun and “Fellowship-with-a-Focus”.

Need More information? Call Kim Kee at 540-840-6935

Care Groups – Spring 2013

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CARE GROUPS ~ SPRING 2013

Each week, these small groups gather in homes for prayer, fellowship, and Bible study. The following is the current listing of Care Groups and what each group is studying. Please call the care group leader for more information.

Dumfries/Woodbridge Area – Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Leader and Hosts: Kim and Kimberly Haney (703-221-4130)
17822 Oyster Bay Ct. Dumfries, VA 22026
Leader: Kim Haney
Study: We will be working our way through the Psalms and as we do, we will consider what God is saying generally, specifically, and personally in each Psalm.

Montclair Area – Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
Begins with soup & salad at 6:30 p.m.
Leader and Host: Jim and Linda Neice (703-730-3281)
15027 Holleyside Drive, Dumfries, VA 22025
Study: I and II Thessalonians

Lake Ridge Area – Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Leaders: Colin Dunn and Aaron Root
Hostess: Maria Dunn (703-583-1388)
12706 Knightsbridge Drive
Study: Video series on “Lord, Change My Attitude,
Before It Is Too Late!” by James McDonald
This Care Group is open to all ages.

Manassas Area – Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Leader and Host: George and Linda Roller (703-794-0665)
7424 Norwalk Ct, Manassas, VA 20112
Study: “Financial Peace University”
by Dave Ramsey over the next 13 weeks. Learn God’s ways of handling money. The average turnaround is $8,000 in
just the first 3 months.
We invite everyone to join us for these valuable lessons.

Sanctity of Human Life – Sunday, January 20

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On Sunday, January 20th we will celebrate Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. A guest speaker from Care Net Pregnancy Resource Centers will come and speak during the Worship service.

Crossroads’ 14th Day Ladies Event – Thursday, March 14th

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This will be the 15th get-together of the Crossroads’ 14th – Day Ladies, & we would love to have you join us!

All ladies of Crossroad’s are invited for a time of ‘fellowship with a focus’. Come and be encouraged and strengthened as we share together as sisters-in-Christ!
Location and Time to be confirmed
Questions: call Kim Kee at 540-628-2973
email: Keemail5@aol.com

Crossroads 2013 Mission Trip to Cherokee, NC

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Dear Crossroads,

I’m excited to announce the dates for the 2013 short-term mission trip to Cherokee, NC. Crossroads plans to send a team to Cherokee for the following week:

July 27 – August 3

The cost of the trip, like last year, will be around $500 per person, but some family discounts will apply. Married couples and children attending with at least one parent qualify for a discounted rate.

Shortly after the New Year, we will schedule our first team meeting and begin discussing potential fundraising opportunities.

If you would like to be a part of this year’s team, please let me know before January 1. If you have already communicated with me about your interest, you need only contact me if you now know you will be unable to participate. For more general information about the Cherokee Mission, see http://www.mtw.org/Pages/2WK_USNCCherokee.aspx.

I hope to hear from you!

Tim