Our October Prayer & Scripture

During the month of October we are going to be praying for our leaders: locally, provincially, and federally.

Use the following passages of scripture to guide your time in prayer.

     for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.

 1 Timothy 2:2

     Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people.

Proverbs 14:34 

If you would like to engage with the scriptures and learn more about the prophets as we talk about them on Sundays we will provide a series reading plan to guide you along.

Here’s a headstart for next week: Read Joel 2

Have you ever read any of the prophetic books and gotten confused?

Check out this short video for some info on how to read the prophets.
https://thebibleproject.com/videos/the-prophets/

The full series reading plan is available online at:

www.CrossRoadsChurch.ca/backtotheheartofgod

Also watch Facebook and Instagram for more reading tips, questions and video links.

One Sunday, while Jesse was worshipping at church, he felt God giving him a sudden strange insight. Often buying and selling equipment, Jessie was suddenly inspired by a new weird way to structure a deal with someone he had just connected with on Kijiji. This is crazy, Jesse thought. I never met this guy, but this deal will actually work to this man’s benefit and help him make even more money. If I tell him this deal, he’s going to think I’m nuts.

The next day, Jesse told the man about the strange deal. “I said take this for what it is,” said Jesse. “And because it was in the man’s benefit, it broke down the wall of distrust.” The man started crying over the phone. Jesse learned about how the man’s wife and kids had left him. “He had everything and now he’s just broken,” said Jesse. The man told Jesse that he felt strange about telling him all these personal things about his life. “I don’t know,” he said, “but I just trust you.”

The next day Jesse went out to meet him at his home. It was a large house with a water fountain out in the front. “He had all the things you could want in the world, but his whole life was falling apart. We had a two-hour-long conversation. I got to pray over him and give him lots of advice. He was just weeping and being touched by the Father. It was so beautiful.”

Jesse believes that once we get to this place with the Holy Spirit leading, the church building just becomes a place to learn and encourage each other. “But the real heart of Jesus is outside the four walls of a church, for the broken and the lost,” he says, adding that we need to get more real with each other, as a church, about our own hurts and hang-ups so we can be healed. “As we’re letting Him fix us, we can live our lives in the Spirit – no longer broken – and truly impact the people around us,” says Jesse. “The outpouring is just the Holy Spirit and that’s what changes people.” 

Read more insights on Spirit-led outreach from Jesse Hein and his wife Jen. This couple believes we should encourage each other and the world, as a church, using special insights from the Holy Spirit as we draw into a deeper relationship with God. Read more at our Get Ready Blog at: CrossRoadsChurch.ca/GetReady.

As we get ready for what God has in store for Red Deer and Central Alberta we respond through giving to the expansion of our building. A special offering will be taken on October 27th during all three services.

Visit us at the table in the foyer after the services to ask questions, get a copy of the Get Ready package or check out the virtual tour of the new phases.

You can also give online or using the special Building Offering envelopes that are available in your seat holders at any time leading up to the 27th.

The work continues

This week will include a lot of electrical, heating and cooling system installation leading to drywall soon after. The “Triangle” in the foyer will continue to open each Sunday for worship and fellowship.

We are awaiting test results on the new well - the water appears to be higher quality than our original well. This will be a huge blessing!

Things are coming along on schedule and under budget, which is a huge answer to prayer. Thank you for your patience and support.

 

Building Relocations:

Reception & Events to Room 108

Connecting Point and Get Ready Kiosk to Café

Missions Kiosk to Café

Donation bins in Ministry Lane to Chapel/Kids Entrance

First Aid to the Prayer Room

The Kid Check is in Room 108. Watch for signs guiding you IN and OUT of Room 108 for easy traffic flow!

Stay tuned for ongoing updates or visit our website
at www.CrossRoadsChurch.ca/GetReady.

Camp Silverside October 19-20. $110. To register go to www.CrossRoadsChurch.ca/register

 

CrossRoads Single Moms group is in need of a male and female adult to engage with kids age 5 to 13 years on the 3rd Friday evening of the month here at the church. If you are interested email SingleMoms@CrossRoadsChurch.ca

Bring your bottles to the trailer parked at the Southeast Entrance.

Communications Coordinator. Part-time: 20 hours/week – 6 month contract. Go to Crossroadschurch.ca/employment for more information

November 24th in the Chapel at 9 am.
Register your child by November 15th. For more information or to register please go to CrossRoadsChurch.ca/BabyDedication

November 30th in the Gym & Chapel! Tickets are $35 and available at the Main Office & in the Cafe between morning services beginning October 20th. This year features the talents of The Biegels.

October 26 9:00am-4:00pm in the Trestle Room. $35 per person.
Max 12 participants. Must be 11 years of age or older to participate.

Would you like to take this step of faith? Please attend a session in the Prayer Room adjacent to the Cafe (after each service on October 20, October 27, November 3 and November 11) to find out more.

Did you know that we have a large variety of spaces and places for you at CrossRoads? Connecting groups like Friendship Factor and Lets Talk, Bible study groups, activity groups and so much more! Browse the groups today at www.CrossRoadsChurch.ca/Groups

Monday, November 4th, CrossRoads Church Chapel, 6:30 to 8 pm 
$15 for daddy and daughter (additional daughter 7.50). Girls make sure you have some pink on! Register by November 1st at www.CrossRoadsChurch.ca/register. Any questions contact Pastor Tammy at TammyG@CrossRoadsChurch.ca .

All women are welcome to join us for an evening of worship, testimony, prayer, and fellowship. Tuesday, October 29 at 7pm. in the Youth Center.  For more information, email glorifywomensworship@gmail.com.

Every Tuesday Night from 7:00pm to 9:00pm in Room 202.
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. No need to register - just come.

Monday, Oct 21st, 6:30 pm to 8 pm, Cruisers Room, CrossRoads Church.

If you are a mom of a baby under one year old … or if you are a mom expecting a baby … come and enjoy some adult conversation, pickles and ice cream and an opportunity to meet other moms in the same stage of life!  We want to get connected!

 

Every week our worship services impact thousands of people around the world, but they wouldn’t be possible without the efforts of many. Join our Production Team and be apart of telling God’s story in Central Alberta and around the world. Email CRProduction@CrossRoadsChurch.ca for more info.

Where will you serve this fall?
Say ‘Yes!’ to the next generation! We need 32 servant-hearted people to serve in our Infant Care area. Contact Marcia at MarciaB@CrossRoadsChurch.ca