CrossRoads Connect Weekly
Pastor Dan Cochrane shares what's in store for this new sermon series!
Breath of God: Who is the Holy Spirit?
This fall, Pastor Dan Cochrane is starting a new series called Breath of God, where we’ll explore the Spirit who breathes life and power into our everyday lives. Just as God breathed life into creation, the Holy Spirit is at work within us, guiding us and empowering us to live victoriously. We’ll explore three key questions: Who is the Holy Spirit? Why do we need to know Him? How can we access His power? Go deeper in this series by checking out the resource page to prepare your hearts and analyze the content during the week, whether on your own or in a group.
This Sunday, Pastor Dan will speak on Genesis 2 where God breathes life into a man made from dust and he comes alive. Ever since God's first human creation, He has not stopped breathing life into His people. Our living and breathing is a testament to how God made us, cares for us, provides for us, and abundantly loves us.
Everyone is welcome to worship in person this Sunday at 9am, 11am or 6pm. Or join the livestream at one of the morning services (visit the livestream page here) on our website. Find more info about Sunday services here.
As we kick off our fall sermon series titled, Breath of God, we are excited about the availability of several sermon discussion groups. These groups are an awesome way to grow in faith and enjoy fellowship as we meet in each others homes, walk in Christ with new friends, and talk about each week's sermon! Let's gather together on a day of the week that suits you and go deeper by studying topics based off the Sunday sermons. As we dedicate more of our time to learn about the Holy Spirit, we expect God to do great things and we are excited to see what He has in store for us!
We have a number of sermon groups starting up and we would love for you to be a part of them! Check out our groups catalogue to take a look at our current groups.
Alpha: Everyone Welcome
Alpha provides a space to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed, community setting. The course is designed to be inclusive for anyone and everyone who is in the early stages of exploring faith and has a desire to learn about Jesus Christ. Alpha runs for 11 weeks and includes a weekend retreat. This course has already started (September 17) but we encourage you to drop by any week and continue to invite those you think would enjoy it.
Tuesdays, 6:30pm in the Chapel
For more info, visit crossroadschurch.ca/alpha.
Sign up by visiting the groups catalogue HERE.
Unwavering Faith Course
Foundations is a course that is meant to help us build our lives on Christ. This is a course for those of us who are Christians but who want to dig deeper into what it means and looks like to actually follow Jesus – to be His disciples. We want to learn how to think well about things so that we can live them out in a way that helps us represent God to the world around us. We will immerse ourselves in the things of God, recognizing that what we do flows out of what we believe. This course has already started (September 16) but it is not too late to join!
Mondays, 7pm in the Chapel
Find more info at crossroadschurch.ca/foundations or sign up HERE.
Grief Support Group
GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. This class meets weekly and is of a limited size to ensure confidentiality and connection.
Tuesdays, 7-9pm in Room 108
Workbook available in class for $35 (cash only).
Sign up at crossroadschurch.ca/hopegroups. For more information, contact Chris at 403-347-6425 or email at chrism@crossroadschurch.ca.
Enhance Your Partnership
Enjoy a nice dinner in a romantic setting with a video series and private discussions with only your partner - building strong foundations, communication, resolving conflict, forgiveness, family past and present, and love in action.
October 9 to November 20
Weekly on Wednesdays at 6:30pm (Dinner included)
Cost: $150/couple (Subsidy provided if needed)
Register by October 7 HERE
Thailand Crisis Update
Our local missions family, Tyler & Camille Hildebrandt, are serving in Chiang Rai, Thailand, where there was recently a massive flooding due to Typhoon Yangi. Please pray for them as they engage with their community to bring relief to those affected. For more details, visit their blog HERE.
Africa Missionary Update
On September 20th, Bernie and Brenda Walker left for two weeks to South Africa. They are serving alongside dear friends they met and worked with years ago at the Baptist church in Grafwater. Please pray for Bernie and Brenda Walker as they participate in street evangelism and children's ministry.
Wilma Vander Leek and Marlene Woolward are leaving for Uganda on September 26th. They will be visiting our dear friends at International Needs and serving in multiple ways including teaching a workshop on The Lord's Prayer. Please pray for Wilma and Marleen's safety, reception by their hosts, and for their time to be a blessing in all they put their hands and hearts to!
Join Wilma and Marleen at their commissioning on Sunday, September 22, after the 11am service, in the Sanctuary.
Groups Highlight
Monday Night Prayer (aged 25+): Join our weekly prayer night! We spend time in listening prayer, praying through the Psalms, and praying for others and each other. Our goal is to slow down and be still before God to give Him a chance to speak to us and shape each one of us to be part of His Kingdom Come.
Experiencing Life From God's Perspective (study group): This group's goal is to support each other in realizing more fully how we can become the person God sees when He looks at us. We'd love for you to join us if you have a heart need, a desire to know God more, and a motivation to grow (through His ability) into the person that He has purposed us to be.
Through The Bible: Experiencing God Through His Word: It's important to see the Bible as a whole and understand how different passages of scripture relate to each other. By diving deep into scripture context and cross-references, we will be able to connect how God spoke and acted in history, to how He continues to communicate with us and is active today. We plan to not only to grasp a better idea of what the Bible is all about, but to come to new revelations on how our human history is also God's Story. By knowing His Story, we can open our eyes to how God has wonderfully shaped our lives through the guidance of His Spirit and His Word.
Sign up for these groups and more on the Groups Catalogue HERE.
Singles Group Kick-Off
Common Ground is a singles group for ages 30-50ish who are seeking Christ-centered community. Our vision is to provide a safe, welcoming, and hope-filled atmosphere to help individuals grow in their relationship with Jesus, while connecting in community through fellowship and social activities. Bring a friend or plan to make some new friends!
For our launch event we are eager to hear from our guest speaker Pastor Dan Cochrane! We will also provide coffee, tea, snacks, and a cake made by a local baker. This launch event also offers a chance to win a $100 Earls gift card. Everyone who walks through the door gets one entry with opportunities throughout the evening to earn extra entries. Stay the whole evening to find out who will be the lucky winner!
Please note: We are not providing childcare but if you are seeking or would like to offer childcare, join our Facebook group to get connected. Updates on Common Ground events will also be available on Facebook. Visit the group HERE.
Saturday, September 28, 7-9pm in the Cafe
Find all Common Ground dates on the groups catalogue HERE.
Enjoy a Treat & Visit!
If you are looking for a comfortable atmosphere to catch up with friends, or simply enjoy a cup of coffee, come to the Café! This is a great space to hang out, read your bible, or even have a business meeting. Specialty hot and cold drinks, cookies & muffins and other baked treats are available. Ask about the punch cards — every 7th specialty beverage is free!
Café Hours:
Sundays: 8:30-9:05am & 10:30-11:10am (before the 9am service and between the 9 & 11am services).
Tuesdays: 8:30am - 3:00pm
Soup for Sale! Would you like to enjoy some of the Soup's On meals at home? We sell 750ml containers of frozen soup leftovers for $7.50 each! Come by and see what flavours we have left!
Join our Café team! Do you love coffee, customer service, and serving at Crossroads? We are looking to expand our Café team with Barista's, Cashier's, and Latte Preps. We'd love to have people with any level of experience and offer training for those who would like to learn. If you're interested in joining the Café team or would like to learn more, please message amandar@crossroadschurch.ca.
Serve On Thanksgiving
Each year, Hope Mission invites the families of their program to enjoy a full Thanksgiving meal together. As Hope Mission is a partner of CrossRoads' Local Initiatives, we would like to support them. They are asking for six volunteers to help serve & clean up after the meal, as well as people to provide desserts (must be store-bought or prepared in a commercial kitchen).
For more info or to volunteer, please contact missions@crossroadschurch.ca.
Just $2.70 provides a hot meal and life changing care to someone in need. If you would like to donate and help Hope Mission provide Thanksgiving meals, visit their website at hopemission.com/donate.
Men's Retreat
Mark your calendars for Basecamp 2024! Join us October 4th - 6th for a men's gathering at Rivers Edge Camp & Retreat Centre. We are excited to make memories, build community, and strengthen our faith together. Throughout the weekend we'll enjoy activities such as floor hockey, escape rooms, high ropes course and disc golf. We'll also hear some practical teachings and have plenty of free time to unwind. Let's disconnect from the busyness of life and connect with other men as we walk out our faith together.
Register by September 29 HERE
Want to bring your camper, tent or RV? Email kielu@crossroadschurch.ca for details.
Supporting CrossRoads
To give to the ministry at CrossRoads and those we support, we encourage you to choose either of these options:
ONLINE BANKING: please contact finance@crossroadschurch.ca for your payee account number.
E-TRANSFER: please use giving@crossroadschurch.ca as the recipient. In the notes section of the e-transfer, specify where you would like the giving designated to: General, Missions or Building. If no designation is made, it will be allocated to the General Fund. To receive a year-end donation receipt, please also include your address in the notes section.
Other giving options can be found at crossroadschurch.ca/giving.
If You're New, Welcome!
If you have recently moved to Central Alberta or are newer to CrossRoads, we would love to get to know you! We can help you plug in, find friendship and connect in the CrossRoads community. Our Pastor of Community Life, Jordan Cavanaugh, would love to connect with you—email Jordan at jordanc@crossroadschurch.ca and tell him a little about yourself and your family.
You can also visit crossroadschurch.ca/welcome for a quick intro, or text 'welcome' to 1-833-313-1305 to start a conversation. So glad to have you with us!
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How Can We Pray For You?
Following each service, prayer team members are ready to pray with you. If you join us in person, prayer is available in the Sanctuary. If you're watching online, let us know your prayer request by sharing it here. Someone will then follow-up with you to pray together.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." - Philippians 4:6
Support Our Community Partners
Dream Centre Walk
Join the Red Deer Dream Centre for their second annual walk fundraiser to support men in our community who are recovering from addiction. Last year they raised over $80K and we can’t wait to see what the turn out will be this year! Enjoy a fun morning with the whole family with a 5km walk and a FREE pancake breakfast afterwards. Fun activities will also be available for the kids as well as swag bags for everyone!
Signing up as a walk participant provides a bed, a meal, clothing, and hope for the future for men entering addiction recovery in our community. Your support helps the Red Deer Dream Centre bring freedom and healing to individuals and allow them to become productive members of our community.
Saturday, September 21 in the CrossRoads field
Check-in begins at 9:00am, & the walk is 10:30am - 12:00pm
Register for FREE on the Dream Centre's website HERE
Visit the Dream Centre's registration page to learn more about prizes you could win for different fundraising levels.
Urgent Appeal for Donations
The Red Deer Food Bank is facing an unprecedented crisis, with shelves nearly empty and the need greater than ever. As a church committed to serving our community, we can make a significant difference in the fight against food insecurity, ensuring that no one in our community goes without. Every can, every box, every donation counts. We encourage you to act quickly and take your non-perishable food items directly to the Food Bank. Let’s be the hands and feet of Jesus in this time of need.
If you are able to donate food or money, learn more on their website or you can donate funds online.
Food Bank hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 4pm & Saturdays, 9am - 1pm at Unit 10, 7429-49 Avenue, Red Deer
Read more about the Food Banks' situation on the Red Deer Advocate page or find pictures on their Facebook page.
Local School in Need
Recently, CrossRoads' staff had the opportunity to serve at a local elementary school. Subsequently, we came to a realization that many of their students were not able to provide all the necessary supplies for their classes and we would like to help! If you are willing and able to contribute school supplies as shown on the list, it would be greatly appreciated!
Donate through the black bins in the Café
Download the School Supplies List
PCC Fall Fundraiser
Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Center is hosting their Annual Fall Fundraising Banquet! All proceeds from this event will go towards the CAPCC's operational funds, which allow the Centre to extend grace and provide education and ongoing, compassionate support in our local area before, during, and after pregnancy. Together, we build a community rooted in empathy and shared success.
Thursday, October 24 at Red Deer Resort & Casino NEW Events Centre
Doors open at 5:30pm and the event begins at 6:00pm
Tickets for the Fall Fundraising Banquet are FREE thanks to the generosity of the event sponsors.
Register by Monday, October 14 on the CAPCC website HERE
Donations Needed
The Mustard Seed is a Christian non-profit organization that CrossRoads Church partners with. Their focus as an organization is to assist people who are experiencing homelessness and poverty. Within the last few months they have found certain hygiene items in high demand as the hot weather continues. Most notably, bottled water is needed for the homeless clients.
Red Deer's Mustard Seed is also seeking donations of a variety of travel-size hygiene items, like toothbrushes and toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, and soap for men & women.
Drop off donations at the Mustard Seed's Community Impact Centre:
6002 54 Ave., Red Deer
Drop off open: Monday – Friday at 8am – 4pm
To see a list of other needs, visit the Mustard Seed website at theseed.ca/urgently-needed.
