CrossRoads Connect Weekly
Celebrate Hope this Easter
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICES
Good Friday is the day we remember that Jesus willingly suffered and died on the cross as a sacrifice for our sins. What seemed like a moment of defeat was actually the turning point of God’s plan to rescue the world. At the cross, justice and mercy met, and through Jesus we are offered forgiveness, freedom, and new life (Psalm 85:10; Romans 5:6–10). Communion will be served as we remember Jesus' sacrifice. Please note, there are no children's programs available this day.
Friday, April 3: 9am or 11am
EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES
Easter Sunday is a celebration of Jesus’ victory over sin and death. Because He rose again, we have hope and new life. Come celebrate with us, and consider inviting a friend or family member to join you. Regular children's programs are available for each service.
Sunday, April 5: 9am, 11am, or 6pm
Everyone is welcome to worship in person this Sunday at 9am, 11am, or 6pm, or join the livestream at one of the morning services. Join us online by visiting the livestream page, or find more info at crossroadschurch.ca/sunday.
Step Out in Obedience
At CrossRoads Church, we believe that baptism is a step of obedience for those who follow Jesus. It is a way for us to publicly declare that we acknowledge Jesus as Lord and are committing our lives to walking in His way. We would be thrilled to help you take this important step in your faith journey! The next baptism service is the Sunday after Easter.
Sunday, April 12 at all three services.
If you are thinking about taking this important step in following Jesus, please fill out the baptism form and we will be in contact with you to set up an interview.
New Tuesday Courses
Faith is a journey: NEXT is how you keep moving. Discover a course designed to stretch your understanding, strengthen your walk, and move you forward with purpose. Your NEXT step is waiting!
Junior High Bible Study: Grades 7 & 8 students: grow deeper in your understanding of God’s Word and how it connects to our lives today.
God's Heart for the Stranger: An exploration of newcomers through a biblical lens-grow in compassion and faithful action.
God's Story: Zoomed in: Discover the Bible as God’s Story, about Him and us, and explore our place in His plan to restore the world.
Raising Roots: Parenting Class: Grow in biblical wisdom and practical confidence as you faithfully lead your family in today’s reality.
Uganda Update
GLOBAL IMPACT COFFEE
The Uganda Team is back and along with them is 176kg of locally grown and roasted coffee from the Buikwe District of Uganda. If you pre-ordered coffee from the team prior to their departure it is ready to be picked up. If you didn't pre-order coffee, coffee may be purchased from the team for $25 and all proceeds will go towards future Global Impact Teams.
Sunday April 5, after each service. (Café)
TEAM SHARE
The 2026 Uganda Team would love to share about their experience. Come hear stories of transformation, growth, and what God is doing through their partnership with International Needs Uganda. It’s a great opportunity to be encouraged and learn more about the impact being made.
Sunday, April 12, after the 11am service. (Chapel)
Prayer for the Nations
Dan and Anne-Marie Chapple serve with World Partners, the global mission arm of the Evangelical Missionary Church of Canada. They have been involved in training and equipping pastors in Mexico since 2004, helping plant churches and strengthen local leadership.
Since returning to Canada in 2020, they continue to:
- Train pastors in Mexico.
- Prepare new missionaries through MissionPREP.
- Evangelize and disciple Spanish-speaking seasonal workers in southern Ontario.
Prayer Points:
- For favour among Spanish speakers in Listowel and beyond.
- For faithful teaching, preaching, and service in the church.
- For those being discipled to grow strong in faith and embrace the Gospel.
Important Update
Our Senior Pastor transition continues to move forward well, and we’re grateful for how God is guiding this season for CrossRoads.
Over the past months, Pastor Jordan has been intentionally preparing for his future role while continuing to serve alongside Pastor Dan. The Senior Pastor Transition Committee has been meeting regularly, and many conversations, mentoring moments, and planning efforts have been happening behind the scenes to ensure a smooth and healthy transition.
Two important dates are coming up this June:
Sunday, June 14 – Pastor Dan’s Farewell
Sunday, June 21 – Pastor Jordan’s Commissioning as Senior Pastor
More details will follow, but we encourage you to save the dates.
Foster & Adoption Community
Family Unlimited is a place for anyone involved in, or even just considering kinship care, foster care, or adoption. Whether you’re right in the middle of the journey or simply exploring what it could look like, you’re welcome here. This is a space for all ages to come together, build community, and find real, practical support and encouragement from people who understand. Bring a potluck item to share!
Come embrace the joy in the chaos - we’re in this together.
“For this reason I kneel before the Father…” — Ephesians 3:14
Sunday, April 12, 12:45-3pm (Room 104)
Thrive Women's Group
Join us for Thrive, a welcoming space for women of all ages and stages to connect and build community! Enjoy a delightful morning filled with free childcare, coffee, tea, and snacks. No registration is required, just drop in!
Each month has a new theme and activities in the Chapel that help you meet new women and deepen relationships. This month we will meet on the third Wednesday due to spring break. April’s event will feature breakout activities: card-making, bookmark-making, beading, bath-salt making, and games and puzzles.
Wednesday, April 15, 9:30am-11am. (Chapel)
Seniors: Let's Connect!
Anyone 55+, this is a wonderful opportunity to connect with others monthly, relax, and enjoy delicious food prepared by the CrossRoads kitchen. The cost is $12 per person, payable at the door. This month, CrossRoads' own Karla and Dwayne will be joining us, presenting on how CrossRoads Church is making an impact in Central Alberta. For more information, please contact Kimberley at 403-347-6425 or kimberleyc@crossroadschurch.ca
Thursday, April 16, 12-2pm. (Chapel)
Children's Ministry Training
Interested in serving in Children’s Ministry? Whether you’re brand new, still figuring out where you fit, or already part of the team and need a refresher, this training is for you. We’ll walk through our curriculum, Plan to Protect policies, and the different ways you can serve on Sundays and throughout the week. Our kids’ area is growing, and we’d especially love to welcome those who enjoy spending time with young children, baby snugglers included! Childcare and lunch will be provided. Please register by April 17th.
Sunday, April 19, 12:30-2:30pm (Trestle Room)
Special Connections
Seeking a community of people who walk similar paths in life? Join this group and gather monthly for a time of fun activities and fellowship with others who have special needs, or if you’re a family member or a dedicated worker. Come ready to enjoy yourself and make meaningful connections with others! Join us once a month, from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm, on third Sunday of the month. Sign up is not required, just drop by! Please contact Pastor Dave at davem@crossroadschurch.ca with any questions.
Sunday, April 19, 3-4:30pm (Room 109.) Caregivers are invited to meet at the same time in Room 104.
Preparation for Marriage
The Engaged Encounter weekend condenses 10 weeks of pre-marriage counselling into 48 hours. Engaged Encounter focuses on how to communicate well with your partner. Learn from a team of married couples as they present on various topics such as marriage hot spots, conflict styles, finances, decision making, sex, and the art of listening. You will hear the presentations in a group setting and then have private time with your fiancé to discuss each topic as it applies to your own relationship. There is no group discussion. Set aside your wedding planning for a weekend, and take some time away to focus on establishing your marriage, it's well worth it!
Cost: $380 per couple (subsidies available).
April 24-26, Rivers Edge Camp & Retreat Centre
Men's Night
Men of the church, you’re invited to our first Basecamp event of the year. This is a great opportunity for you to step away from the busyness of life and spend intentional time growing in your faith alongside other men.
Come for a meaningful evening of worship, Bible study, good food, and connection. Whether you’re new or have been around for a while, this is a space where you can build relationships, be encouraged, and grow in your faith.
Saturday, April 25, 4pm (Youth Centre)
Registration closes April 20
UpRooted Women's Retreat
UpRooted - we're packing our bags and taking our Rooted Women's conference out of town! You're invited to a retreat weekend away at the beautiful Rivers Edge Retreat Centre in the foothills of the Rockies near Cremona. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other women, grow in community, and dive deeper into our faith. You can expect fantastic company, delicious food, fun activities, times of learning and worship, plenty of down time to relax.
May 29-31, Rivers Edge Camp & Retreat Centre
Italy Serve Opportunity
We are looking to send a team to Italy to support one of our global workers, Raney Brown, in preparing their main camp building for the upcoming summer season.
This project will involve hands-on, physical work, including heavier labour, so those with practical skills or construction experience are especially encouraged to consider joining. The work will directly support a local church in Bergamo as they host summer camps for youth in their community. The team will consist of 10-15 people and will travel from August 20–30, 2026. Participants should be prepared to fundraise as part of this opportunity.
If you have questions or are interested in being part of this team, please contact missions@crossroadschurch.ca.
Deadline to register: May 1, 2026
Local Support Needs
Starting in April, we will be focusing our donations on a few key items that are most needed in our community—new or like-new indoor shoes, as well as winter items such as boots, coats, and snow pants. These are the items most often requested by local schools and single-parent families. Food donations are also appreciated, especially granola bars, cereal, peanut butter & jam, canned fruit, applesauce, canned soup, pasta & pasta sauce.
If you’re looking for a simple way to make a meaningful difference, your donations help support vulnerable children and youth right here in our community. Thank you for your generosity and for being part of caring for those in need.
WHERE TO DONATE:
Drop-off bins are located in the Café, across from the coffee counter.
Rides to the 11am Service
Need a ride to church on a Sunday? We offer a shuttle to and from the 11am service. To arrange pickup, contact Bruce Allen at theonlybruce2021@gmail.com.
Employment Opportunity
Senior High Youth Pastor: Full Time
The Senior High Youth Pastor will lead and develop a dedicated team of youth leaders, fostering a ministry marked by energy, connection, laughter, and meaningful memories. They will champion both deep inner spiritual growth and an outward-focused faith, helping students follow Jesus in everyday life.
CR Childcare Helper Needed!
Are you at least 18 years of age and wanting to make some money on Friday evenings? Do you love the Lord and love children? Celebrate Recovery is looking for one more helper to care for children (ages 0-4) during the Celebrate Recovery evenings.
Email: hopeministries@crossroadschurch.ca for more information.
Hot Drinks, Treats, & Soup!
Looking for a cozy spot to catch up with friends or simply enjoy a warm drink? The Café has you covered with specialty hot and cold drinks, fresh baked treats, and delicious soup! Want to take the flavors of Soup’s On home? We sell 750ml containers of leftover frozen soup for $7.50 each.
Updated Café Hours
Sundays: 8:30-9:00am & 10:15-11:00am (before the 9am service and between the 9 & 11am services).
Tuesdays: 9:00am-6:30pm.
Shortened Hours Tuesday, April 7: 9am-3pm.
Soup and a bun will be available for purchase at lunchtime on these days.
Note: Closed Sundays when Soup's On Sundays event is scheduled.
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.
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 Discipleship & Community Life, Denise Snyder, would love to connect with you - email her at: denises@crossroadschurch.ca and tell her 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
Other Upcoming Events & Opportunities
CrossRoads Church is pleased to support our local community partners events and opportunities, as well as be the host venue for the following events. As event host, CrossRoads does not inherently endorse or promote the event's content.
Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Change Maker Workshop
Feeling tired, anxious, or lost? Looking for peace and purpose in your life? Join us for Change Maker, where you’ll discover the 10% root causing 90% of life’s challenges and learn biblical truths that can guide your heart, mind, and soul toward lasting change. Hear from local testimonies about how lives have been transformed, and be encouraged that God does care!
Worship Fundraiser
Join us for Home Together, an evening of worship in support of The Mustard Seed, a Christian non-profit caring for people experiencing homelessness and poverty since 1984. With locations in seven Western Canadian cities, The Mustard Seed meets physical, mental, and spiritual needs, helping individuals grow toward greater health and independence.
The night will feature:
- Paul Baloche, acclaimed Christian songwriter and worship leader, known for congregational favorites like “Open the Eyes of My Heart” and “Above All”, and a three-time Dove Award winner.
- Mack Brock, worship leader, songwriter, and former member of Elevation Worship, known for songs like “O Come to the Altar” and “Do It Again”, now continuing to lead and inspire as a solo artist.
Be part of an evening of meaningful worship while supporting a cause that is transforming lives in our communities. Your presence makes an impact.
